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Cafe 1
Price: Expensive•Scottish•4.8(2,476)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
ProprietorContrast Brasserie
Price: Moderate•Scottish•4.7(1,007)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
The Loch Ness Inn
Price: Moderate•Scottish•4.7(1,162)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.La Tortilla Asesina
Price: Moderate•Unspecified•4.6(113)Come dine in The Oldest Tapas Bar in Scotland Since we opened in 2003, La Tortilla Asesina has established itself as one of Inverness's most popular restaurants.
It has developed a unique selection of paellas, some classic spanish paellas and some original local paellas. We have developed paella into a dish for any taste and any occasion, including delivery!
We have a large range of tapas which you can treat as a meal, or as a starter to a meal. There are tapas to suit all tastes and we have some signature dishes that are unique to the restaurant, like our gambas pil-pil and our garlic chicken .. they have to be tried.
We also have a range of specialist drinks that you won't find anywhere else, like our range of sangrias. We go to a lot of trouble to offer an interesting and affordable range of Spanish wine to have in the restaurant or to take away.
Come and check us out
Cove Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Scottish•4.7(26)Nestled inside the famous Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club is the Black Isles newest restaurant. Opening it's doors in November 2024. Cove Restaurant offers a very relaxed touch of class dining experience with breath-taking views to enjoy whilst you sit and enjoy your meal. Cove kitchen is lead by Craig Douglas who has trained in some of the top restaurants in the world from Tom Kitchins, Sydney Opera House to Ness walk hotel where he was Executive chef for nearly 4 years gaining its five star status for food. Our menus are carefully designed to ensure we are using locally sourced ingredients. Our food philosophy is classic dishes that everybody knows and loves however prepared with a lot of love and executed in a modern way. We offer a Light Bite menu / Clubhouse Lounge menu / Afternoon Tea / A La Carte (Friday's & Saturday's from 5pm - 9pm) (Sunday Lunch menu from 12pm - 5pm). We look forward to welcoming you at Cove Restaurant.Thai Dining
Price: Moderate•Thai•4.6(621)With our cooking staff born and raised in Thailand, you are assured of an authentic Thai Dining Experience.
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- KKathleenVIPInverness / Scottish Highlands •10 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAnother great meal in one of the best venues in Inverness. The staff here are absolutely fantastic, always cheery, always helpful and always working hard to make the customer very happy. Thanks so muchMore infoThe White HousePrice: Moderate• Scottish• Inverness•4.4
- DDavidEdinburgh/Midlothian •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoNicely balanced menu. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Attentive service by pleasant staff.More infoCafe 1Price: Expensive• Scottish• Inverness•4.8
- NNeilLondon •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoLocated in the heart of Inverness, the charming tapas restaurant stands as a testament to exquisite culinary craftsmanship and a passion for authentic Spanish flavours. The moment you step through the door, you are greeted by a warm, inviting atmosphere that promises an unforgettable dining experience. The restaurant's menu imedley of traditional and contemporary tapas,. From the succulent gambas al ajillo to the perfectly seasoned patatas bravas, every bite is a celebration of taste and texture. The chef's expertise is evident in the harmonious blend of spices and flavors that elevate each dish to a work of art. Exceptional Service The staff at the tapas restaurant in Inverness are truly exceptional. Their friendly demeanor and extensive knowledge of the menu make for a personalized and engaging dining experience. Whether you are a seasoned tapas enthusiast or a first-time visitor, the staff are always on hand to offer recommendations and ensure you have a great time.More infoLa Tortilla AsesinaPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Inverness•4.6
- SSusanAngus/Fife •1 review5.0Dined on 11 Mar 2025duck etc done to perfection. mum happy with fish n chips and birthday dessert with accompanying song. service excellent.More infoNo27 Bar & KitchenPrice: Moderate• British• Inverness•4.7
- JJonathanInverness / Scottish Highlands •4 reviews5.0Dined on 10 Mar 2025Another fantastic meal at Coyotes 😋😋😋 Will definitely be back again!!!More infoCoyote BurgerPrice: Moderate• Burgers• Inverness•4.4
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Dog friendly restaurants in Inverness include Scotch & Rye, The Loch Ness Inn and Waterside Restaurant at Glen Mhor Hotel
Child friendly restaurants in Inverness include Coyote Burger, The Loch Ness Inn and Contrast Brasserie
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