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Steeped in history, the beautiful St. Andrews has a way of charming visitors and locals alike with many of its unique features - the remains of the legendary cathedral, the 800 year old castle, the famous golf course and of course the university made famous now by its recent royal student, Prince William. In the heart of this historic and aesthetically unparalleled spot, stands the Ardgowan Hotel which has an interesting restaurant called Playfair's. Authentic to the tee, even the walls look like Scottish kilts and the service is warm and welcoming.

Offering a tasty, homemade Scottish cuisine which is locally sourced, Playfair's is renowned for its quality of food and service to a discerning clientele. Try the panfried rump of Scotch lamb, garlic cream potatoes with root vegetables, rich red wine and rosemary juice. The grilled chicken breast and chilled crispy duck make great alternatives while the drambuie cranachan cheesecake is a splendid way to conclude the meal. Vegetarians, other minority food groups and special dietary requirements are well catered for here. Come here for quality food, Scottish malts and attentive service.

The Dolls House is a pleasant, informal brasserie serving contemporary and traditional French and Scottish cuisine, with an emphasis upon achieving a balance of fine dining with practicality and simplicity it offers a thoroughly distinctive experience. It concentrates on serving mainly local produce sourced by their chefs, thus the menus reflect the changing nature of modern life.

Relaxed, informal, fun and friendly, Grill House Restaurant is centrally located in the heart of St Andrews, it is well-liked with locals, tourists, students, families, young and old; the wide ranging, unashamedly populist menu comprising of Mexican dishes, chargrilled meats and fish, pizza, pasta, vegetarian options and ever changing specials means that nobody should ever leave dissatisfied. Families and large parties are always made welcome and there are two patios for al fresco dining, weather permitting. Their reasonable pricing and freshly prepared food should appeal to diners of all ages.

If there's anything that stands out about The Inn at Lathones in St. Andrews, apart from its blackface lamb cutlets, shellfish soup and specialty beef, it has to be the thoughtful service, the accommodative staff and memorable dining experience. Located 5 miles south of St. Andrews, this country inn with its unique setting has won 2 Rosettes with the AA for 12 consecutive years.  And that comes as no surprise given their unique setting and exceptional attention to detail.

The meticulous care taken during preparation of meals is more than evident in the outcome - a satisfying gastronomical experience. The Scottish smoked salmon with mixed leaves and the roast rib of Angus beef are both recommended and the breakfast menu deserves a mention for its incredible variety and pleasantly lingering taste. The wine list also has plenty to choose from and the overall dining experience is a real find given how easy it is on one's purse strings.

The Road Hole Grill offers the very best of Scottish and organic produce as the basis of a classical menu. An extensive wine list is available - over 165 wines from which to choose. Attentive service in an intimate setting overlooking the majestic Old Course and the St Andrews coastline.

St. Andrews is one of the most sought after places for both golfers and graduates in this wonderful country of Scotland, not altogether surprising when you consider it is reckoned to be the home of golf and also the oldest university in the nation. It's little wonder that places like Maisha Indian and Seafood Restaurant is constantly abuzz with students, golfing enthusiasts and just about anybody who loves Indian and Bangladeshi food.

The comforting crackle of rupchanda, whole white pomfret marinated with turmeric, fresh garlic and ginger, green chilli paste and then deep fried with bread crumbs, is simply hard to resist, and the tandoori and steamed version is for health conscious folks. Whilst seafood is their forte, meat dishes like lamb jalapani garnished with fresh garlic, red pepper and spring onions are likely to hold your interest.

Maisha literally translates to working with pride and the team there certainly try to live up its name by providing a setting where you are enabled to enjoy fine food and warm hospitality.

A small, family run restaurant Rumbledethumps in Dairsie offers homemade Scottish food in friendly and warm surroundings. Rumbledethumps is a traditional dish from the Scottish borders made with potato, onion and cabbage and is similar to Irish colcannon and English bubble and squeak. It is served both as an accompaniment and a main dish in itself.

The menu offers delicacies ranging from fresh fish to delectable filling options. Crispy mushroom and potato skins with garlic dip and salad garnish, and chicken pate are a couple of options that can kick off your meal. Specialities here include dishes such as macaroni and cheese topped with sliced tomato, with vegetables and French fries, spicy beef sizzler and wholetail scampi. For those of you with a sweet tooth snowball surprise - a combination of pineapple pieces and vanilla ice cream topped with coconut sauce whipped cream and a snowball is an excellent option among many others.