Central Restaurants

La Scarpetta

It's not uncommon to see plenty of tourists at La Scarpetta, probably because of its location in Balloch, the gateway to The Highlands, on the banks of Loch Lomond. And it's only natural to see the kitchen, relying on the abundance of Scotland's natural larder, applying focus to Italian regions like Ciociaria, Abruzzese and Campania, endorsing a more Southern style of cooking.

• Address: Balloch Road, Balloch, Alexandria, nr Dumbarton, G83 8SS (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Italian, Pizza & Pasta
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £14.00, Dinner: £21.00

Merlin Restaurant at The Winnock Hotel

The Trossachs countryside with its castles and gardens may be notable pleasures in this part of Loch Lomond but The Winnock Hotel invokes a character of its own. In keeping with this ethos, plenty of thought has gone into the design of Merlin Restaurant, with original beams and exposed stonework creating an antique feel.

• Address: The Square, Drymen, Loch Lomond, nr Killearn, G63 0BL (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British, English, Modern
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £27.00

Mhor Fish

Located in the heart of the Callander, Mhor Fish is the Lewis siblings' paean to Scottish food and hospitality. A counter piled high with fish just caught off the north coast of Scotland makes for an impressive display and soon you could be toying with the idea of either having them grilled, seared, baked, fried or just taken home to be savoured.

• Address: 75-77 Main Street, Callander, FK17 8DX (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Café, Seafood
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £33.00

Mhor Great Food at Monachyle Mhor Hotel

A charming hotel, always with a warm welcome. The surrounding 2000 acre estate contributes significantly to Tom Lewis's materials. The honesty of the cooking is frequently remarked upon. Dinner is a four course affair, possibly starting with a bowl of Jerusalem artichoke and rosemary soup, ora parcel of Scottish smoked salmon with smoked haddock, free range egg and wild rice.

• Address: Balquhidder, FK19 8PQ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern, Scottish
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £38.00, Dinner: £50.00

Nando's - Stirling

With quality food, friendly staff, quick service and excellent value for money, Nando's is a great place to eat. Don't expect identikit, pre-fab restaurant interiors which are usually a staple of the larger chains; each restaurant is tailored to its local surroundings and customers, offering up a unique restaurant experience to go with the equally unique taste of legendary, Portuguese, Peri-Peri chicken.

• Address: The Barracks, Forthside Development, Burghmuir Road, Stirling, FK8 1LD (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Casual, Portuguese
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £11.00, Dinner: £16.00

No 55 Grill Restaurant

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• Address: Best Western Royal Hotel, Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan, nr Stirling, FK9 4HG (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Grill, Steak
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £24.00

Paddy's Bar & Grill

• Address: The Tyndrum Lodge Hotel, Tyndrum, nr Stirling, FK20 8RY (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Scottish
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A

Poppies Restaurant

• Address: Poppies Hotel, Leny Road, Callander, FK17 8AL (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International, Modern British, Scottish
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £25.00, Dinner: £35.00

Restaurant at Adamo Hotel - Bridge of Allan

This Bridge of Allan landmark is a part of the Adamo Hotel boutique collection in the heart of central Scotland and is well-designed to meet the modern traveller's needs. The restaurant's colour schemes are refined, with warm natural wood tones and reflective copper details complete with natural and subdued lighting.

• Address: 24 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4HP (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £37.00

Restaurant at Cromlix House

• Address: Kinbuck, Dunblane, FK15 9JT (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £30.00