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Best European restaurants nearby. Discover the best European food in Loch Ness. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for European restaurants near you.. With depths reaching 700 feet and a length of more than 20 miles, Loch Ness provides plenty of hiding places for its legendary monster. Should you tire of searching for Nessie, this scenic section of the Scottish Highlands also delivers charming villages like Drumnadrochit and Fort Augustus, open-air Shakespearean productions, multiple golf courses and medieval Urquhart Castle. Wildlife of the non-mythological variety and ancient Caledonian pine forests can be found in the Glen Affric nature reserve.
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10. River House Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1033 reviews
For an authentic taste of Scotland���s islands and Highlands look no further than River House, a beautiful restaurant on the banks of the River Ness overlooking the Grieg Street bridge to the Free North Church. The restaurant���s spectacular view���s are
Reviewed By gsantosv
Went with my wife on our anniversary trip. The scallops& shrimp where delicious, specially the scallops one of the best I had, also, the oysters with the red onion and wine sauce were great. The venison sausage with chutney was a new flavor for me and enjoyed it a lot. Great wine recomendación by the hostess . Price ok also
9. Rocpool Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2245 reviews
Since it opened in 2002, Rocpool Restaurant ha become an effervescent Inverness brasserie with a loyal fan base. A cool contemporary decor with lots of bare wood and bold colours give a buzzy vibe to the restaurant which is situated in a prime site on the
Reviewed By davidjjhall1
On our most recent visit to Inverness in October 2019 we were able to enjoy having dinner twice in this magnificent restaurant. The service again was superb and all the meals were just wonderful. On the two nights, a Monday and a Wednesday, the restaurant was forced to hang a sign in the door stating âwe are fullâ, primarily of local Inverness residents, and therefore could not take any more reservations. If this is not a recommendation for excellence, we canât think of a better one.
8. The Priory Hotel Restaurant and Bar Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 447 reviews
Very busy and popular restaurant right in the heart of the historical and lively village of Beauly. We have a traditional style restaurant, and for a quick pit stop we have a coffee and cake area attached. We also have a more budget offering in our Bistro
Reviewed By R8264NKsandrar
Had a lovely meal here whilst on holiday travelling around the highlands. We had planned to have a nice meal for my birthday the night before but our day was a bit of nightmare so decided to try and make up for it tonight. The Priory did not dissappoint! We had to wait about 45 minutes for a table but this was perfectly understandable as we arrived around the primetime for dinner and we did not have a reservation. We had a lovely glass of wine while we waited for a table. The service was very attentive and friendly. Both me and my partner thoroughly enjoyed our meals and took our time because we did not feel rushed. We shared apple pie for dessert which was also lovely. We were pleasantly surprised when our bill arrived as we are on a budget but decided to splash out for my birthday meal, but the bill ended up being much less than expected. Best meal we had during our holiday in the highlands. Thank you for making (the day after) my birthday so special!Good afternoon Thank you for your kind review, we all appreciate you taking time to do so. We hope you have enjoyed your visit to the highlands and wish you a safe journey home.Regards Kate
7. Table Manors
Overall Ratings
4 based on 98 reviews
Table Manors is the brand new restaurant on 5* Achnagairn Estate. Boasting two winners of the Young Highland Chef of the Year award, the food is outstanding. Table Manors serves a bistro-style menu from 5.30 to 7.30 with a relaxed atmosphere and varied, a
Reviewed By corrina c
Had the 5 course dinner tonight. Every course was amazing. From the little nibbles to start, the amuse bouche then the fabulous 5 courses. We also had the wine pairing which was so good. The knowledge of the staff, service and food were second to none. Highly recommend and will definitely be returning. Lucky enough to call this a local restaurant.
6. The Boathouse Lochside Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1169 reviews
Enjoy lunch, dinner or just a drink at The Boathouse Restaurant on the shores of Loch Ness. Open everyday all day 11am - 9pm. Outdoor seating.
Reviewed By Martynas-Ae86
Restaurant was recommended by hotel staff while staying at Fort Augustus during trip to Highlands. Apparently that's a very busy place and usually booking is advised, however were lucky to get a table after a short wait despite having no booking. Staff was very helpful. Firstly location is just beautiful, how often you have dinner with a view to Loch Ness. Food was really nice too. Mixed grill was just perfect, would definitely stop just for that if passing Fort Augustus again.
5. Moriston Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By Ali921
There's not much choice in the town so during busy periods you will definitely need to book ahead for the restaurant which is in the Glenmoriston Arms Hotel. Unfortunately this is not a reflection of the food. We found the dishes out of place considering the location of hotel. Our vegetables comprised of one large piece of carrot, courgette and turnip. Rather than a plate it came in a large bowl which meant the veg was presented on top of the food. If you're going to prepare and present food in a haute cuisine style you have to get it right. However, in our opinion it's better to deliver dishes which emphasise local Scottish preferences.
4. The Loch Ness Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1035 reviews
Reviewed By Keriza
Weâve visited the Loch Ness Inn several times over the years. We love the ambience of the place, and the service is always perfect, super-friendly. Tonight we felt the food was perhaps not quite up to itâs usual standard, and itâs rather expensive actually. It IS a huge tourist destination area though and I would charge a premium if I ran a restaurant there too, so fair enough. The meat in the steak & ale stew was beautifully cooked but very over-seasoned. Chips were small and over-cooked. Others in my party said the food was âfineâ, but it was a lot better than fine the last time we were there. Coconut panna cotta didnât have much flavour at all, Iâm not sure it had sugar as an ingredient at all? You did get some sweetness from the mango sorbet which came with it. All in all, just a little bit disappointed tonight with the flavours & some of the execution. I am sorry to hear that you were disappointed by your recent visit to the Loch Ness Inn, I have passed your comments onto the kitchen.
3. Fiddler's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1525 reviews
Reviewed By richarda170
Went to Fiddlers whilst on holiday cruising the Caledonian canal. Its about a 20 minute walk from the mooring at Urquhart bay. We hadn't booked but we were dining early so managed to squeeze in - would recommend booking as its relatively small.They serve a good amount of local beer and ales and have a very extensive whisky menu - so much so, they have a food menu created to have with a dram pf selected whiskies.Mains of lamb cooked two ways and Loch Ness cider pork belly were very tasty with big portions. The Fruit Pavlova came with a huge meringue and a lovely fruit compote - again all desserts had a recommended dram !Service was warm and friendly - overall a nice dinner is a traditional pub. Well worth a visit.
2. The Lovat Brasserie
Overall Ratings
4 based on 588 reviews
40 Seater Brasserie with modern surroundings is open for breakfast, lunch & dinner, 7 days a week - offering local produce, presented with care, creativity & charisma.
Reviewed By Worldtravel8437
Really loved the food and service- had a 3 course tasting menu that was local, fresh and well paired with wines. Service was friendly and attentive. Nice lighting, and just across the street from Highlands Club and next to the canal. After dinner, we had a nice scotch by the fireplace in the Inn waiting for the rain to slow down- great experience and #1 on our places at Loch Ness!
1. Cafe Eighty2
Overall Ratings
5 based on 385 reviews
A wee cafe in the bonnie Highlands next to Loch Ness, with a place for everyone. Kitchen Closes 4pm
Reviewed By Lindsay T
This quirky cafe had wonderful food with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. The homemade soup I had was fabulous and the owner was very personable! It is a smaller cafe but we didnât wait long for a table or food. Thank you all!
Where to eat Scottish food in Loch Ness: The Best Restaurants and Bars
