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Cafe 1, Inverness, Highland

Cafe 1

4.8 (2533)
£26 to £40
Scottish
75 Castle Street, Inverness, Highland IV2 3EA

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Welcome to Cafe 1
I have pleasure in offering you a unique, fine dining experience here in The Highlands at Cafe1, Inverness.

We take great pride in sourcing local ingredients - some produced by ourselves from our own Croft!

Our open plan kitchen turns quality Scottish produce into appealing modern dishes.

We are a restaurant that moves with the times.

All tables are re-booked 2 hours later.

Cancellation policy.
No shows will be charged at £20 per person Monday - Thursday £40 per person Friday & Saturdays.
Cancellations within 5 hrs of dining will be charged £15 per person with the restaurants discretion.

Norman MacDonald MBE
Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland
Proprietor

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Contemporary European, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    David Coubrough
  • Neighborhood
    Inverness
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    7 minute walk from Inverness train station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,533 people are saying

Cafe 1 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Overall

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Food

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Service

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Ambiance

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Value

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Good for business meals

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Good for groups

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Hot spot

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Great for fine wines

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Good for special occasions

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Lively

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Most Booked

  • Inverness

    Best Overall

  • Inverness

    Best Food

  • Inverness

    Best Service

  • Inverness

    Best Ambiance

  • Inverness

    Best Value

  • Inverness

    Good for groups

  • Inverness

    Healthy

  • Inverness

    Hot spot

  • Inverness

    Neighborhood gem

  • Inverness

    Good for special occasions

  • Inverness

    Lively

  • Inverness

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe 1 in Inverness offers "excellent food and friendly service" in a vibrant atmosphere. Patrons praise the "attentive staff," delicious local produce, and memorable dishes like salmon and rendang seafood. Although occasionally noisy, the "great ambience" and "spot-on service" make it a favorite dining destination for locals and visitors alike.
2,533 Reviews
  1. John

    Orlando / Central Florida East8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife & are regular visitors to Cafe 1 when we are in Inverness , it’s easily the best restaurant in town, quality of food is super, service excellent, ambience wonderful, highly recommended, you will not be disappointed, a great dining experience, well done.

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  2. Debbie

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time at Cafe 1 after receiving a gift voucher for Christmas. What we really enjoyed was not being rushed by the staff during our meal which was freshly prepared and soo tasty! We will definitely be going back again for the great food, lovely ambiance and great choice of NA drinks for me as the driver.

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  3. Betty VIP

    Toronto / Ontario98 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Outstanding food. Especially loved the Mushroom soup. Wine selection is well matched to the menu. Service was inattentive.

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  4. Stephen

    Pittsburgh / Western PA4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic dinner experience in Cafe one. Definitely my go to place when visiting Inverness.

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  5. andrew

    Inverness / Scottish Highlands2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Looking forward to going back again

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  6. Ross

    Inverness / Scottish Highlands6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a fantastic lunch very helpful staff just wondering

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  7. Rosemary

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just perfect food was amazing and friendly service thank you

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  8. Angeline

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    If you want to chat easily to your companion I wouldn’t choose this restaurant. Very noisy. Service was good and decor is nice. Food is tasty but be sure to order big if you are hungry. I left having thought I could have eaten more.

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  9. Martin

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and the staff were all so pleasant and welcoming.

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  10. Bruceh

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Wonderful service. Beautiful venue.

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FAQs

Cafe 1 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01463 226200.

Cafe 1 is rated 4.8 stars by 2533 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for Cafe 1

75 Castle Street, Inverness, Highland IV2 3EA

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Inverness
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Contemporary European, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    7 minute walk from Inverness train station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Coubrough
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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