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Amuse by Kevin Dalgleish, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City

Amuse by Kevin Dalgleish

4.6
4.6
491 Reviews
£41 and over
Scottish
The Home of Good Food.

Here at Amuse we cook from the heart, sourcing outstanding regional ingredients always in season to ensure they are at their peek. Our style is modern Scottish with French notes, elegantly presented and packed full of natural flavours where the ingredients take centre stage. Our menus change with the seasons to celebrate the arrival of new produce.

We are small dedicated team working together to give you a memorable experience, whether it's a few classic cocktails perfectly made in The Snug, bespoke tasting menu in our private dining room or a long lazy Sunday lunch with the family.

Our aim is simply to make you feel happier than when you first walked through our doors.

Team AMUSE by Kevin Dalgleish

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, British, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Drinks Only Wed–Fri 2:30 pm–6:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01224 611909
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Dalgleish
  • Neighborhood
    Aberdeen
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 491 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Best Overall

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Best Food

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Best Service

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Best Value

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Good for business meals

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Good for business meals

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Good for groups

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Lively

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Most Booked

  • Aberdeen

    Most Booked

491 Reviews
  1. Carrie

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    The service was good and the front of house team did try to make up for it but when you only have 4 mains on the menu - make them good. The rice I was served was in a glue like state with no discernible grains and swam about the plate like second rate congee. When I mentioned it was overcooked, a young kitchen assistant marched out to inform me it was sticky rice and supposed to be like that. They offered me something else but always with the undertone that I was an imbecile. I am fairly sure I cooked sticky rice myself before this chap was even able to work in a kitchen. So am aware if it’s texture and limitations. As I said, FOH tried valiantly to rescue things and were charming, and mistakes do happen but it’s all about how you deal with them. It a no from me.

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  2. MelvynT

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Booked for a special occasion and was not disappointed. Amazing food and great service provided by the team. Very enjoyable evening.

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  3. GordonC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Something a little different. Service and presentation very good. Food cooked as my wife and I liked it. Fairly expensive but you get what you pay for.

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  4. JeffR

    Aberdeen

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another great threee course meal at Amuse, a relaxed Sunday lunch, whihch Kevin and his team smashed as usual. If you haven't been you have no idea what you are missing!

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  5. CM123

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Food was good, service was poor especially when they add a 12.5% service charge for table of two - we were constantly trying to get the attention of waitresses to get service, for drinks, sauce for main courses, we were told we would get chocolates with coffees these also never arrived, we expected the price to be deducted as £12 for two coffees was a bit expensive. But instead we’re given the chocolates to take home. Dirty plates left on table for a long time whilst the chef was taking plates away from tables of friends. Unfortunately we will not be in a hurry to go back.

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  6. EleanorM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service at Amuse. Kevin Dalgleish came and spoke to us before and after our meal which was very much appreciated. The flavours and presentation of the meal was second to none. It really is the best in Aberdeen!

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  7. Lauren

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic along with the service. Staff very friendly. Interior of the restaurant is beautiful and the feel inside the restaurant is very inviting. Music was the perfect volume, enough to hear the music but not too much that you struggle to hear the conversation at your table. Only critique would be that the food was pretty expensive.

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  8. adrianr

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Only quibble about the lunchtime menu dishes concerns the strazzopeti, the sauce being very ordinary and uninspiring. Otherwise delicious food and the beetroot starter was outstanding. We thought the wine prices were way too high, but to be fair, this can be said of almost all decent restaurants these days. All in all an enjoyable gastronomic experience in pleasant surroundings and one which we intend to repeat.

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  9. NeilG

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food with excellent service. The seafood at Amuse is always very special.

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  10. LynnH

    Aberdeen

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Superb food in a tasteful and warm environment. Lovely artwork displayed throughout. Very good service and pace of serving.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing meal and service was top notch. Need to see while in Aberdeen.

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  12. Truereview

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience4
    My main course of organic duck was tough and overly salted . The portion size was extremely small and definitely not good value for the money. My wife’s vegetarian main course was also overly salted. My fish course, although tasty was only lukewarm and with only one scallop it was again not good value for the money paid. Disappointed and wouldn’t recommend going there for a meal. A Michelin star restaurant should get these basic issues correct first time every time.

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  13. lynnM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had our first meal here and it did not disappoint. We will definitely return to try what we didn’t manage from the menu

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  14. FionaH

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We were looked after well by the serving staff. Were at a wobbly table and moved to a better one. We had two very nice non-alcoholic cocktails. Excellent bread. Rest of meal tasty and we enjoyed it but it was pricey.

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  15. SusanB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Amazing food with great choices. It is on the more expensive side of restaurants in Aberdeen but worth it.

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  16. GraemeMcNay

    Aberdeen

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always amazing. Evening menu and specials is amazing.

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  17. NicolaW

    Aberdeen

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were in first ones seated for lunch on a very hot Saturday. But the restaurant slowing filled to about half full over the course of our time there. The restaurant is nicely decorated and the staff are very attentive and helpful. We opted for 3 courses from the set lunch menu and a bottle of wine. The food was fantastic, a real treat. We didn't feel rushed and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.

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  18. ColinS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was absolutely amazing, thoroughly enjoyed our evening

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  19. JWal

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Very nice food, great atmosphere, but very expensive!

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  20. LesleyP

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great service with amazing food. Highly recommend

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  21. Glennie

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A decent stab at a fine dining experience. Some nice food and staff were very helpful and friendly.

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  22. Jill565

    Aberdeen

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Gorgeous restaurant with friendly, attentive staff.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, service was great. We did Sunday lunch so very reasonable. Would definitely go back

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  24. Jacksmum

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    First time we have eaten in this restaurant as Amuse. I had eaten there under previous owners. Comforting that restaurant appeared to still be same layout. Nothing wrong with that if it is not broken don't fix it. Nice welcome as we arrived, able to sit & have a drink in heir comfortable bar area. Shown menu once ordered we where advised once starters ready we were taken over to our table. None of the starters appealed to me, however waiter offered to ask chef if I could be served the liver pate from the lunch time menu. This they did & was very good. We both enjoyed our meal & the service provided.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Glasgow

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A truly wonderful meal. We couldn’t fault the food or the service. We had the set lunchtime menu which had plenty of choice. We had the 3 courses and could not find anything to improve on. Highly recommend a visit and we will definitely be back

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  26. JuliaO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous flavours executed perfectly. Didn’t expect anything else. Service was good too, very knowledgable and friendly.

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  27. MAllan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely. Great food and great service. Very pleased with Amuse and would highly recommend.

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  28. CraigS

    Aberdeen

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The perfect Sunday Roast Lunch. Excellent service surpassed only by the wonderful food...Roast Sirloin was out of this world.

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  29. SPPP

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some of the best food we have had! Service was great too, will definitely be back.

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  30. DaveW

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience3
    Food very good but very over-priced and very slightly pretentious. Adding a "discretionary" gratuity of £80 without pointing it out to customers is unacceptable. In fact presuming service is worthy of any gratuity is unacceptable. The customer should be determining the level of gratuity and adding it at the customer's discretion.

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  31. SandraC

    Perthshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Very nice presented restaurant and initially service was spot on until more customers arrived and then the noise level changed also. Our drinks were totally missed but a complimentary dessert wine was offered. The food was nice but overpriced compared to other restaurants in Aberdeen of the same standard. To reflect the "white glove" experience handing out cutlery, would recommend linen tablecloths to mirror the expectation.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Hamburg

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service in a stylish setting. Warmly recommended!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food, and has got better each time we have eaten there. Pricey, but worth it for the quality of food and service

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  34. Mb31

    Aberdeen

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visited on a Sunday for the set menu was instantly impressed by the attentiveness of the staff on arrival. We both opted for the three course set menu and were throughly impressed by each course we were served. My partner opted for the sirloin of beef with all the trimmings, easily the best roast I’ve eaten from a restaurant. Both of us sampled a few cocktails/mock tails off the drinks menu these were equally impressive. The value for money offered by the set menu is unbeatable especially given the quality of the food, drinks and service. We both can’t wait to visit again, especially to try the a la carte menu.

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  35. Willy

    Aberdeen

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    My meal was excellent but my wife’s duck I’m afraid was tough, very undercooked We understand it is usually served pink but it was felt this was hardly cooked However my monkfish was perfect and outstanding

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  36. DUG5Y

    Aberdeen

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Delicious dining experience. However, avoid the seats at the front window as the smell from the smokers outside spoilt an otherwise wonderful meal.

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  37. Valerie

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for a great lunch and service. We will return for sure.

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  38. ClaireT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Came for an anniversary lunch, food was fantastic and service was very attentive.

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  39. SiriS

    Aberdeen

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was lovely for lunch , would like to come back for dinner.

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  40. Sheilam

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just a perfect lunch. Excellent food wine and the right amount of attention too. Thankyou!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Amuse by Kevin Dalgleish is rated 4.6 stars by 491 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 7 times today
Google Map for Amuse by Kevin Dalgleish

1 Queen's Terrace, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City AB10 1XL

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Aberdeen
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Drinks Only Wed–Fri 2:30 pm–6:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, British, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Dalgleish
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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