Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Perthshire/Stirlingshire

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Updated December 05, 2024

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La Cucina

4.7

4.7 (864)

£25 and under

Italian

Stirling

About the restaurant

La Cucina invites you to sample Italian cooking made the from fresh produce.Turning simple ingredients into something extraordinary. From traditional pasta and pizza dishes to quality meat and fish dishes, from our extensive menu options, please feel free to review all of our menus.

Top review

Karen

Dined 2 days ago

Becoming a firm favourite of ours in Bridge of Allan. Excellent food, generous portions (very generous!) and great service. A deservedly popular place, that really does tick all the boxes.

The Westerton Arms

4.7

4.7 (284)

£25 and under

British

Stirling

About the restaurant

A traditional pub and restaurant in the beautiful, historic spa town of Bridge of Allan. Established in 1842, the Westerton Arms has been, and still is an integral part of the Bridge of Allan community.

Open daily from 9am until 10pm, we serve exceptional quality, locally sourced food.

In our bar we have a wide range of spirits, malt whisky and an extensive range of gins. We also serve a range of locally brewed beers and ales, as well as mainstream brands, namely, Guinness, Belhaven Best and Birra Moretti
to name but a few.

We have wood burning stoves for chilly days and beer gardens front and rear of the building for those sunny days. There is also customer car parking to the rear.

Four legged friends are welcome in the bar area

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Alexander Ewan

Dined 5 days ago

Can’t fault the food or service as always, fantastic meal!

Enzo

4.7

4.7 (24)

£25 and under

International

Perth

About the restaurant

Welcome to Enzo, where culinary artistry and tradition come together in perfect harmony. Guided by the renowned Chef mead, with 24 years of expertise in global cuisines, and Chef Sam, a celebrated pizza artisan with 25 years of experience, our menu features succulent steaks, authentic Lebanese grills, delectable Italian pizzas, and exquisite pastas.
Enzo offers a sophisticated dining atmosphere complemented by a charming, cozy backyard. Our award-winning restaurant invites you to immerse yourself in an unforgettable culinary journey. Discover the magic of Enzo today and indulge in the ultimate gastronomic delight.

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Pauline

Dined 4 days ago

What a hidden gem!! Staff are so warm and friendly and the restaurant has a relaxing feel to it. The Pizza is a must, the base was nice and crispy from the first to the last bite, no soggy bottom there 😂 My husband said the lasagne is the best he’s had. A must visit if in Perth

Paco's Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (1377)

£25 and under

International

Perth

About the restaurant

Established in 1990, Paco’s is the perfect place to meet family, friends or work colleagues. The decor takes you back in time, with its warm wood-panelled walls literally covered with countless memorabilia from days gone by. Our Main Restaurant offers a freshly prepared selection of pastas & pizzas, seafood, chicken & Mexican dishes, burgers & a wide selection of steaks as well as a great selection of cocktails, wines, sparkling wines & champagnes, beers & spirits from around the World. Our spacious outdoor terrace area is the perfect place for meeting up for drinks & cocktails or alfresco dining. We look forward to welcoming you to Paco’s.

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Doalty

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic atmosphere, food and service. It’s my 2nd time here and even better than last time. At start of my night I asked to get a taxi booked for 10pm and sure enough taxi duly arrived right on time. Such a relaxed , pleasant environment to enjoy with my family

The Riverside Dunblane

4.6

4.6 (1239)

£25 and under

British

Stirling

About the restaurant

Since taking over the venue, we have been working hard to transform the building into a truly special pub, restaurant and coffee house.

Whatever reason you may have for visiting us – a healthy or hearty breakfast, a coffee with home-baking beside our wood-burning stove or downstairs with the kids in the play area, fantastic food with family in our restaurant, a glass of wine or a local beer with friends in our bar or on the riverside terrace – we assure you of a friendly welcome from staff who care.

Please let us know when you book if you are bringing your dog and we will reserve a suitable table.

The Riverside really is our dream come true and we look forward to welcoming you through its doors.

Stuart & Jo

Top review

Kirsty

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent food, relaxed atmosphere, highly recommend…

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The Allan Park

4.5

4.5 (1476)

£25 and under

Scottish

Stirling

About the restaurant

As a team of passionate professionals with a long history in pubs, hotels and restaurants, it is our aim to share our love of food, drink and above all good times with you. Our journeys began in the mid-nineties with all of us having since worked in nearly every position, both front of house and in the kitchens, in some of Scotland’s best hotels, pubs and restaurants. It has taken us to many different parts of the world and all over the British Isles during the last 20 years.

Deciding to turn our vision of the perfect pub & restaurant into bricks and mortar, we chose wonderful Stirlingshire, a captivating part of Scotland that is home to a wealth of incredible foods, food producers, breweries and distilleries.

Since taking over the Allan Park Hotel, we have been working hard to transform the building into a truly special pub, restaurant and coffee house.

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Valerie

Dined 3 days ago

We had the festive 3 course dinner which was amazing, great value as also had a glass of prosecco each. Sticky toffee pudding to die for. Woukd definitely recommend this restaurant.

The Boathouse Kitchen & Bar

4.5

4.5 (598)

£25 and under

Scottish

Killin

About the restaurant

Here at The Boathouse we are proud to offer a warm Scottish welcome. Our hearty menu is inspired by the fantastic range of options Scotland has to offer. We have a passion for using seasonal, local produce and are here to ensure our guests have the very best dining experience.

We are delighted to serve up an array of home cooked Scottish favourites including freshly landed fish and chips, The Boathouse steak pie, haggis, neeps and tatties and many other classics.

Our bar area offers a warm and cosy welcome whether your tipple is a beer, wine, cocktail, gin or dram.

And don’t forget we have the most fabulous outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Loch, the perfect spot on a sunny day. We also have a small number of outdoor covered bothies available.

We are dog friendly and serve up a special menu for our four legged friends created by our friends

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Lynsey

Dined on Oct 26, 2024

Had a lovely experience at the boat house. A group of girls celebrating our friends getting married stayed in loch Tay house and visited the restaurant for dinner one night. The staff were very accommodating, polite and we had a great laugh with them. The food was beautiful and everyone enjoyed their meal.

The Meadowpark

4.5

4.5 (678)

£25 and under

Scottish

Stirling

About the restaurant

Welcome home to The Meadowpark. Here you can enjoy modern Scottish food with exciting twists and crackin’ homespun drinks all served in a friendly atmosphere.

Unwind in our charming listed building complete with stylish decor, a beautiful conservatory area, a roaring log-fire and a garden terrace with great views of Stirling Castle.

The menu is made up of the classic pub dishes you know and love as well as international temptations for you to indulge on. Make Sunday a true day of rest and come in for our signature Sunday roast, served with all the trimmings.

🧒 Under 18s welcome until 10pm
🐶 Dog-friendly
🏃 Walk-ins welcome
🍹 Bookings for food & drink and just drinks welcome
📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 8 or more

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Jean

Dined 1 day ago

Very enjoyable lunch in nice setting and lovely attentive staff will definitely be back and happy to recommend

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The Woodside Doune

4.5

4.5 (671)

£25 and under

Scottish

Stirling

About the restaurant

We look forward to welcoming you to the refurbished, revamped and vibrant atmosphere The Woodside Doune offers. Eat, Drink and Stay.

We are pet friendly but please let us know if you are bringing them with you.

Top review

Ruth

Dined on Nov 29, 2024

The Woodside never fails to accomplish serving good food with great service and value. Love the interior design and great atmosphere. Would always highly recommend a visit

The Wee Choo-Choo

4.3

4.3 (77)

£26 to £40

Thai

Pitlochry

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Wee Choo-Choo – Pitlochry's most unique and exciting dining experience! Step aboard our beautifully restored Norwegian railway carriage.

Our Daughter-and-Mother team owns and operates the restaurant Mia and Isara McCallum. Mia McCallum is from Phuket, Thailand, and is in charge of the dining experience. Isara is our main chef, also born in South Thailand. She brings her passion for traditional Thai cooking to the heart of Highland Perthshire.

Whether you're a fan of classic Thai curries or fragrant stir-fries, our menu has something to delight every palate. We use only the freshest ingredients and locally sourced produce to ensure every dish bursts with flavour.

Top review

Lindsay

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent. Saw a review somewhere, some fool complaining there were bean sprouts in their Pad Thai, like complaining there were potatoes in fish and chips. Such ignorance publicly paraded can damage a place's reputation so I'd have uprated my rating to compensate but in fact I don't need to,. Really enjoyed our meal. This is a real asset for Pitlochry. We recommend it to our guests.

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