Dundee & Angus
Neutral decor enriched with splashes of berry purple create an understated atmosphere in which accomplished chef Adam Newth presents gorgeous and…
Must-see restaurants in Northeast Scotland
Dundee
The setting is fabulous, with vast windows overlooking the Firth of Tay, and quirky 'recycled' decor that includes the clever use of an old piano to store…
Dundee
Thought by many to be worthy of earning Dundee's first Michelin star, the Castlehill is passionate about Scottish produce (the chef is a keen forager for…
Aberdeenshire
Set in the 17th-century Tolbooth building overlooking the harbour, and decorated with local art and crisp white linen, this is one of the best seafood…
Dundee
Easily the best breakfast spot in town (served till 11.45am weekdays, all-day brunch at weekends), this place sports a mix of Scottish, New Zealand, Asian…
Aberdeen
This little haven of laid-back industrial chic – a high, narrow space lined with bare stonework, rough plaster and exposed ventilation ducts – serves some…
Aberdeen
The Silver Darling (an old Scottish nickname for herring) is the place for a special meal, housed in a former Customs office at the entrance to Aberdeen…
Aberdeen
The menu of this funky little eatery hidden on a backstreet concentrates on good-quality Scottish produce but draws its influences from cuisines all…
Moray
This cafe-bar has a bistro-style menu that changes regularly but includes quality versions of popular dishes such as Cullen skink, mussels, bangers and…
Dundee & Angus
This tiny deli serves the best cafe cuisine in the county – superb coffee (the cafe is named for the ideal temperature of an espresso), delicious cakes…
Aberdeenshire
Set in the tiny fishing village of Catterline, 5 miles south of Stonehaven, the Creel is a rustic pub with thick stone walls, low ceilings and open…
Dundee
Tiny but terrific, this friendly neighbourhood cafe is bursting with good things to eat including filled tortillas, savoury tarts, bean burgers, bagels…
Dundee & Angus
Six miles north of Arbroath, in the tiny and unpromising-looking village of Inverkeillor, lies this intimate and rustic eatery serving gourmet-quality…
Dundee & Angus
Above the harbour in Auchmithie, this cosy cottage restaurant with open fireplace, rustic furniture and sea-themed art serves the best of local seafood –…
Aberdeen
This smart and sophisticated restaurant and cocktail bar, tucked away on a quiet square, takes Scottish favourites such as sea trout, scallops and…
Aberdeen
A cut above your usual seaside cafe – on sunny days you can sit at the wooden tables on the prom and share a bottle of chilled white wine, or choose from…
Dundee & Angus
Located on the seafront east of the harbour, the Old Brewhouse has the scent of the North Sea in its nostrils, and also on its menu – choose from a Cullen…
Aberdeenshire
This great-value family bistro is always crowded, and it's easy to see why – bright, modern decor in muted shades of pale green and grey, friendly service…
Aberdeen
The bright paintings on the walls match the vibrant furnishings and smart gastronomic creations at this great cafe-restaurant, set in a former church. In…
Aberdeenshire
Neatly ordered tables in sober black and grey (with a dash of purple) reflect the Presbyterian rectitude of the bank whose office this once was. The…
Dundee
Fresh, natural and local (with the occasional dash of Mexican) is the mantra at this utilitarian cafe, which serves everything from breakfast burritos to…
Aberdeen
Aberdeen Angus beef and craft beers are the speciality of this little gem in an alley off Union St, a small but sophisticated space decorated with…
Dundee
Bridgeview enjoys a lovely setting in a redbrick Victorian railway station building on the western fringes of Dundee, with a view across the Firth of Tay…
Dundee
Lots of locals will tell you that this cool cafe serves the best coffee in Dundee, but it also does a roaring trade in tasty and inventive breakfasts …
Aberdeen
Aberdeen has lagged behind a bit in the vegetarian-restaurant stakes, so it was good to see this 100% vegan cafe open in 2017. The menu runs from…
Aberdeenshire
Polished wood, brass taps, bare stone and muted colours give this popular harbourside pub, run by Stonehaven's own Six Degrees North craft brewery, a trad…
Aberdeenshire
A pleasantly rustic spot set beside a venerable stone bridge over the Dee, this place serves Scottish pub grub such as Cullen skink, haddock and chips and…
Dundee
The decor in this brewpub is designed to appeal to fans of craft beer, all bare bricks, dark browns, stainless-steel pipes and brewing equipment, but the…
Dundee
Sleek, champagne-coloured banquettes, white linen napkins, black-clad staff and a view of Victoria Dock lend an air of sophistication to this stylish…
Dundee
With a charismatic owner, quirky decor and wonderfully aromatic Turkish specialities (İskender kebab is a favourite), it's no wonder that you have to book…
Dundee & Angus
The Ship Inn is a snug, wood-panelled, 19th-century pub on the waterfront, which serves top-notch dishes ranging from gourmet haddock and chips to venison…
Moray
It's increasingly rare to find a real, physical travel agency, let alone one like this that incorporates a thriving cafe, a gift shop and a library of…
Dundee & Angus
Housed in a former butcher's shop, with hand-painted tiles and meat hooks on the ceiling, Smithie's is a great little neighbourhood deli and cafe serving…
Dundee
The industrial-chic cafe-bar in the Dundee Contemporary Arts centre serves excellent deli sandwiches and burgers, as well as more adventurous…
Moray
The coffee shop at Johnstons woollen mill is one of the best places to eat in town, serving breakfast till 11.45am, hot lunches from noon to 3pm (crepes…
Moray
A great little coffee shop that serves superb espresso (it also offers Chemex brews), good-value breakfasts (scrambled eggs on toast), light lunches (soup…
Dundee & Angus
Visocchi's – a local institution since 1954 – is a traditional, family-run Italian cafe that sells delicious home-made ice cream, good coffee and a range…
Moray
The Shore Inn is a characterful real-ale pub overlooking the harbour, with a kitchen (summer only) that turns out hearty and warming pub grub such as soup…
Moray
The Phoenix Cafe is an organic and vegetarian eatery in the Findhorn Foundation’s eco-village.
