Diners' Choice: Great for fine wines restaurants in Inverness / Scottish Highlands

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Cafe 1

4.8

4.8 (2496)

£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

Top review

AliVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Our absolute favourite place to eat, staff are friendly and attentive, food is perfection!! Presentation, looks amazing, flavours just so damm good, Highly Recommended you visit

Contrast Brasserie

4.7

4.7 (1011)

£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

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Stephen

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

Pre theatre menu was unbelievable. If you think it’s a lesser menu, then think again. Mains of duck leg and seabass were up there with the best food I’ve ever tasted. Then it’s the turn of desserts, my wife’s cheesecake was incredible. £68 for two courses and two drinks each was fantastic value. Last mention to the staff, attentive and funny.

The Loch Ness Inn

4.7

4.7 (1186)

£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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Emma

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely setting and fantastic food. The service was excellent and it was a very enjoyable meal.

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Sticky Toffee Pudding

No27 Bar & Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (1089)

£25 and under

British

Inverness

About the restaurant

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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Mary

Dined 3 days ago

The food was delicious, the service was great and we would return when in the area

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Popular dish

Chefs Homemade Steak Pie

4.7

4.7 (24)

£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.

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Luciana

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

Wonderfull place, the food, the view and Pashua’s assistance was lovely!

The Mash Tun Hotel

4.7

4.7 (94)

£25 and under

British

Aberlour

About the restaurant

The Mash Tun sits beside the River Spey, nestled in beautiful Aberlour. Recently refurbished, it is now a stylish boutique hotel. This historic establishment has been transformed into a beacon of Scottish hospitality, marrying tradition with contemporary luxury.
Our small restaurant offers fine dining without the fuss and a cosy and intimate ambiance.
The whisky bar boasts a magnificent stock of Scottish malts, with a few guest stars from around the world and our own award winning Stalla Dhu range. We also boast our own cigar humidor where guests can choose from an impressive selection of Cuban and New World cigars, to be enjoyed in our enclosed and heated cigar hut!
We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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Paul

Dined 6 days ago

Great food which is expertly cooked using fresh ingredients. The selection of ales, wine and of course malt whiskies is impressive. The staff are extremely friendly and very attentive. All-in-all a very enjoyable dining experience

The Badachro Inn

4.6

4.6 (541)

£25 and under

Scottish

Gairloch

About the restaurant

Visit The Badachro Inn | Restaurant by Gairloch for the best hospitality the West of Scotland can offer. The Inn offers good food, beer, wine and spirits to go with it.

Badachro Inn is a unique bar / restaurant in a unique place – a sheltered bay in spectacular Loch Gairloch – one of the best West Coast anchorages. It’s a popular place to meet for a drink or a pleasant meal.

Visit us for the best hospitality the West of Scotland can offer. The Inn offers good food, beer, wine and spirits to go with it. We can also point you in the right direction for places to visit and accommodation in the local area.

WE CANNOT ACCEPT DOGS IN THE CONSERVATORY AREA. IF YOU WISH TO BRING YOUR DOG PLEASE BOOK A TABLE IN THE BAR AREA.

PARTIES OF OVER 6 MUST BOOK BY PHONE ON 01445741255. Please call between 9AM-12PM. OR 3PM-6PM

IF ALL TABLES ARE FULLY BOOKED WHY NOT TRY ONE OF OUR OUTSIDE WOOD FIRED PIZZA FROM THE STAG AND DOUGH ON OUR DECKING CA

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Rosie

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent food with really friendly and efficient service. Although it was ( deservedly) very busy we were served promptly and the service continued at just the right rate. The menu is very varied. We are going again tonight and looking forward to it very much! A gem of an eatery to find in such a remote area.

Fig & Thistle Bistro

4.5

4.5 (1016)

£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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Helen

Dined 3 days ago

We had a wonderful tasty meal. The service was great and they gave us two complimentary glasses of Prosecco for our anniversary.

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Popular dish

Highland Venison & Haggis burger

4.5

4.5 (193)

£25 and under

Cocktail Bar

Inverness

About the restaurant

Jimmy Badgers is a cocktail bar and kitchen in Inverness, serving an extensive selection of premium wines, champagnes, Proseccos, spirits and cocktails, all carefully curated and designed with every sip in mind. We also serve a hand crafted menu of high quality meals designed purposefully for their flavour combinations, and made fresh on site every day by our culinary experts.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 15, 2025

2nd time here & enjoyed it, great food & service, hopefully return again soon

Prime

4.2

4.2 (1638)

£41 and over

Steakhouse

Inverness

About the restaurant

Inverness first dedicated steak & seafood restaurant. Situated along the stunning banks of the river Ness, and with views of the castle, our kitchen team specialise in providing quality dishes from locally sourced & sustainable suppliers.

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Patricia

Dined 1 day ago

What another wonderful afternoon- we met with friends for food & wine and got everything we expected. Great food& customer service - brilliant afternoon & thank you

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