Scotland Restaurants

Cafe Royal Circle Bar

This historic institution is a wonderful place in which to regain your equilibrium after having had your first glimpse of the new Scottish Parliament building. Founded as a bar and restaurant in 1817 it moved to its present premises in the heyday of Victorian building and, having survived WW2 had a narrow escape later when Woolworths sought the site.

• Address: 19 West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £45.00

Cafe St. Honore

Discreetly tucked away in one of the New Town's secretive little alleys, Le Café has been described as 'Edinburgh on a plate'. This gastronomic tribute to the ancient entente cordiale as applied to Scotland is entirely merited for here the best of Scottish and French cooking blend to ensure a steady stream of enthusiasts, not to say connoisseurs, beating a path to the doors of Le Café.

• Address: 34 North West Thistle Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH2 1EA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Bistro, Modern
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £27.00, Dinner: £45.00

Café Zola

This bistro-style restaurant is not unlike the average friendly neighbourhood restaurant. Its range of dishes is eclectic and covers a number of eating modes, with a pleasing result overall. Burns is worshipped frequently as the haggis, neeps and tatties with whisky butter sauce are wheeled out for a popular starter.

• Address: 12 St James Terrace, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm, PA13 4HB (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Bistro, Modern, Scottish
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £37.00

Cairn Restaurant

• Address: Lochgilphead, Kilmartin, PA31 8RQ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): French, Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £20.00

Calistoga Central

Featured Restaurant

Calistoga Central is Edinburgh's second restaurant specialising in Californian cuisine, a style that should not under any circumstances be confused with American. Instead Gordon Minnis, the owner, describes it perfectly as "light, fresh and healthy".

• Address: 70 Rose Street, Lane North, Edinburgh, EH2 3DX (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Fusion, Californian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £32.00

Calistoga Southside

Featured Restaurant

Calistoga is Edinburgh's only restaurant specialising in Californian cuisine, a style that should not under any circumstances be confused with American. Instead Gordon Minnis, the owner, describes it perfectly as "light, fresh and healthy".

• Address: 91-93 St Leonards Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9QY (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Fusion, Californian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £30.00

Callans Restaurant

For a touch of modern dining in a classy and relaxed ambience, Callan's may be just the place you want to try, if you are visiting Ayr, specifically in the vicinity of the historic Sandgate. The newly refurbished restaurant has a very contemporary outlook, but their focus is on traditional Scottish cuisine, particularly in reviving interest in game.

• Address: 16 Cathcart Street, Ayr, KA7 1BJ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Scottish
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £33.00

Camerons

Hidden inside the Hilton Glasgow is one of the jewels in the city's culinary crown. Camerons serves contemporary Scottish cuisine par excellence in classic surroundings, backed by waiting staff who are friendly yet discreet.

• Address: Hilton Glasgow, 1 William Street, Glasgow, G3 8HT (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern, Scottish
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £56.00

Capercaille Restaurant

• Address: The Boat Hotel, Deshar Road, Boat of Garten, nr Aviemore, PH24 3BH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Scottish
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £39.00

Capercaillie Restaurant

• Address: The Cairn Lodge, Orchil Road, Auchterarder, PH3 1LX (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Scottish
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £32.00