Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Inverness

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Contrast Brasserie

4.7

4.7 (1021)

£25 and under

Scottish

Inverness

About the restaurant

Welcome to Contrast Brasserie. With a sharp focus on Scottish, locally sourced produce, we invite you to savour the tastes of the season with a touch of Pan-Asian flair.

From succulent rare breed pork, prime dry-aged beef to market fresh fruit and vegetables we try to stay true to our Scottish roots, creating simple dishes built around one great ingredient. Located just a short walk from the City Centre of Inverness, take a wander along the tree lined river where a warm welcome awaits!

Early Bird Menu not available on Saturday night

Top review

Dougal

Dined 3 days ago

Brilliant Birthday meal wife wife ; superb service from all and especially Diego Brought out surprise free cake for wife

Cafe 1

4.8

4.8 (2514)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Inverness

About the restaurant

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

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Amanda

Dined 5 days ago

Lovely restaurant,great ambience. Very friendly staff and tasty food. Will definitely be back.

No27 Bar & Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (1104)

£25 and under

British

Inverness

About the restaurant

Walk-in Diners Accepted until 9.45pm.

Not all of our tables are reservable, so if you don’t see a table available, give us a call or test your luck and walk in!

A privately owned bar and kitchen, situated in Inverness town centre opposite The Castle.

We offer a selection of local ales, wines, spirits,draft beers and lagers. Emphasis is on fresh home cooked food with a difference and all our dishes are prepared to order.

Our friendly team are dedicated to giving you a night to remember!

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Andrew

Dined 6 days ago

Fantastic service and brilliant food, can't recommend it enough

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Popular dish

Chefs Homemade Steak Pie

Popular dish

Local Mussels

The Loch Ness Inn

4.7

4.7 (1195)

£25 and under

Scottish

Inverness

About the restaurant

The Loch Ness Inn, is a small hotel located in Drumnadrochit, just 1.5 miles from Urquhart Castle and 15 miles from Inverness, the capital of the Highlands.

Our restaurant offers diners the chance to experience the best of local Highland produce, cooked to perfection, in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. We have a wonderful wine & gin list to accompany your food.

Visit our Brewery Bar and sample our excellent range of local beers and whiskies.

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Amanda

Dined 2 days ago

Lovely restaurant, food was amazing, great value too.

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Sticky Toffee Pudding

Thai Dining

4.6

4.6 (634)

£25 and under

Thai

Inverness

About the restaurant

With our cooking staff born and raised in Thailand, you are assured of an authentic Thai Dining Experience.

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LisaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent Thai food in Inverness! Probably some of the best Thai food I have ever had. Make a reservation, very busy!!!

Cove Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (35)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Fortrose

About the restaurant

Nestled inside the famous Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club is the Black Isles newest restaurant. Opening it's doors in November 2024. Cove Restaurant offers a very relaxed touch of class dining experience with breath-taking views to enjoy whilst you sit and enjoy your meal. Cove kitchen is lead by Craig Douglas who has trained in some of the top restaurants in the world from Tom Kitchins, Sydney Opera House to Ness walk hotel where he was Executive chef for nearly 4 years gaining its five star status for food. Our menus are carefully designed to ensure we are using locally sourced ingredients. Our food philosophy is classic dishes that everybody knows and loves however prepared with a lot of love and executed in a modern way.

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Brent

Dined on May 11, 2025

Well presented, delicious meals - sea trout and chicken. Lovely desert. The young lady serving could have been more attentive and knowledgable. Very good overall

Fig & Thistle Bistro

4.5

4.5 (1051)

£26 to £40

International

Inverness

About the restaurant

Fig & Thistle Bistro offers modern Scottish cuisine in a casual dining venue in the heart of the city centre, Using Quality local produce with daily specials, they offer value for money and a warm welcome.

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PeterH

Dined 3 days ago

Very relaxed atmosphere with attentive service and excellent flavours. Great service!

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Popular dish

Highland Venison & Haggis burger

4.6

4.6 (975)

£25 and under

American

Inverness

About the restaurant

Our style is industrial prohibition with a splash of steampunk thrown in for good measure. Find us on Queensgate and enjoy craft beers, vintage cocktails & some incredible comfort food!

Let us transport you to the speak-easy world of 1920's Chicago. Where the streets were ruled by unrelenting gangsters, and the drinks were inspired by the minds of geniuses. Scotch & Rye is our homage to the hard working, harder drinking people of that era, delivering our signature New York & Chicago inspired burgers and home-cookin', all washed down with great craft brews, unique (and award-winning) cocktail creations and a service team with an unmatched personality! We are also a dog-friendly bar! All well-behaved dogs are most welcome at Scotch & Rye.

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult and vacate the premises by 10 pm.*
*Table with under 18s must book in for a meal and all be eating.

We look forward to hosting your safe, enjoyable dining & drinking experience.

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Gordon

Dined 1 day ago

Great selection of drinks and staff are always really good.

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Experience

Sunday Roast Burrito

Beira

4.6

4.6 (26)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Inverness

About the restaurant

Nestled along the scenic River Ness, Beira blends Scottish tradition with creative culinary flair. Inspired by Beira, the Queen of Winter, our menu celebrates the flavours of Scotland with locally sourced ingredients from within a 50-mile radius. Dishes like our Pan Seared Highland Venison Haunch bring warmth, while classic desserts like Cranachan offer a sweet finish.

Relax on our terrace with a Spanish-inspired tapas menu, or enjoy signature cocktails, each embodying a part of Beira’s mythic story. Beira promises an elevated dining experience where every bite tells a tale—join us and experience it for yourself.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Fabulous food, wonderful environment and service! We will return

The Allangrange Arms

4.5

4.5 (770)

£25 and under

British

Inverness

About the restaurant

The Allangrange is a stylish country pub and dining spot jn Munlochy, just 15 minutes north of Inverness, offering relaxed, seasonal dining in the heart of the Black Isle. Expect well-crafted pub classics with a modern twist, using the best local and Scottish produce.

Our menu changes with the seasons, and you’ll find everything from hearty favourites to lighter bites—alongside Sunday roasts, house cocktails, local beers, and a thoughtful wine list.

Whether you're here for a laid-back lunch, dinner with friends, or a special celebration, The Allangrange combines warm Highland hospitality with a contemporary edge.

We’re family-friendly, dog-friendly in the bar, and open Monday, closed Tuesday and Wednesdays open Thursday to Sunday. Book your table now—we’d love to see you.

Top review

Sandie

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Meal was fabulous , everyone in our group had the most tasty of meals. Great service, great live singer.

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