Balbirnie House, Balbirnie Park, Markinch KY7
6NE (Near Leven) Tel: + 44 1592 610066. Email: info@balbirnie.co.uk.
Mother Nature herself provides some really first class ingredients
at the Orangery Restaurant, where the beef, lamb, fish and shellfish
are particularly excellent.
Cellar Restaurant, 24 East Green, Anstruther
KY10 3AA Tel: + 44 1333 310378. Fax: + 44 1333 312544. Situated
south of St. Andrews, this renowned seafood restaurant is accessed
by a cobbled courtyard. The low ceiling and exposed beams of the
main dining room add to the ambience.
Craigsanquhar House Hotel, Logie, Cupar, KY15
4PZ Tel: + 44 1334 653426. Email: info@craigsanquhar.com.
The two dining rooms with rich décor and polished wooden
tables offer lovely views, while the nicely balanced cuisine shows
the marks of an ambitious and talented kitchen.
Old Manor Hotel, Leven Road, Lundin Links,
Near St Andrews, KY8 6AJ Tel: + 44 1333 320368. Email: enquiries@oldmanorhotel.co.uk.
Overlooking the golf course and Largo Bay, the elegant Aithernie
Restaurant offers a top-notch menu, featuring the likes of roast
venison and poached fillet of turbot.
Ostlers Close Restaurant, Bonnygate, Cupar
KY15 4BU Tel: + 44 1334 655574. Web www.ostlersclose.co.uk.
Dating back to the 17th century, this cottage style restaurant
oozes charm and character. The modern Scottish menu reflects a
classical background with Mediterranean influences.
Rescobie House Hotel, 6 Valley Drive, Leslie,
Glenrothes KY6 3BQ Tel: + 44 1592 749555. Email: rescobiehotel@compuserve.com.
A family-run country house this is a regular haunt for business
travellers. Served in an inviting dining room, the food is traditionally
English, but with a modern and creative slant.
Rufflets Garden Restaurant, Strathkinness Low
Road, St Andrews KY16 9TX Tel: + 44 1334 472594. Email: reservations@rufflets.co.uk.
This elegant restaurant overlooks the formal gardens. The daily-changing
menu offers four courses and Modern Scottish cooking majors on
stunning, cutting-edge presentation.
St Andrews Golf Hotel, 40 The Scores, St Andrews
KY16 9AS Tel: + 44 1334 472611. Email: reception@standrews-golf.co.uk.
Offering spectacular views over the bay, the three-course lunch
offers good value, while the evening menu provides half a dozen
options from fillet of salmon to braised quail.
The Grill, Old Course Hotel, St Andrews KY16
9SP Tel: + 44 1334 474371. Email: info@oldcoursehotel.co.uk.
Enjoy some fine dining at this traditional grill serving elegant
British combinations from an open plan kitchen. The beautiful
views over the golf course and bay add to the occasion.
The Inn at Lathones, Largoward, St Andrews
KY9 1JE Tel: + 44 1334 840494. Email: lathones@theinn.co.uk.
Full of character, this cosy restaurant boasts a pleasantly relaxed
atmosphere. Diners can select from one of three menus, all of
which offer modern Scottish and European cuisine.
The Peat Inn, Peat Inn, Cupar, KY15 5LH Tel:
+ 44 1334 840206. Email: reception@thepeatinn.co.uk.
In a restaurant, which would not be out of place in a French village,
the menu reflects the best of local Scottish produce at any given
time. The wine-list, by the way, is a real treat.
The Seafood Restaurant, 16 West End, St Monans
KY10 2BX Tel: + 44 1333 730508. Email: info@theseafoodrestaurant.com.
The proximity to two fishing harbours explains the freshness of
the seafood, which nearly monopolises the menu, while the cooking
style is fashionably modern.
CARNOUSTIE
11 Park Avenue, 11 Park Avenue, Carnoustie,
Angus DD7 7JA. Tel: + 44 1241 853336. Email: parkavenue@o2.co.uk.
Just the place to kick back after a day on the golf course. Local
ingredients, particularly fish are a feature of the menu, which
includes the likes of scallops and oyster mushrooms.
Castleton House Hotel, Castleon of Eassie,
Glamis DD8 1SJ Tel: + 44 1307 840340. Email: hotel@castletonglamis.co.uk.
Excellent service and hospitality are hallmarks of this hotel
restaurant. The approach to cooking and flavours is straightforward
but shows a high level of attention to detail.
Sandford Country House, Newpton Hill, Wormit,
Dundee DD6 8RG Tel: + 44 1382 541802. Email: sandford.hotel@btinternet.com.
Offering glorious views, Scottish patriotism rules supreme here
with log fires, artefacts depicting the area's heritage and a
kitchen, which offers the best of local cuisine.
PERTHSHIRE
63 Tay Street, 63 Tay Street, Perth PH2 8NN
Tel: + 44 1738 441451. Fax: 01738 441461. This refreshingly appealing
restaurant offers good food, accurately cooked from quality ingredients.
Worthy of particular note is the pan-fried halibut fillet, with
stir-fried greens.
Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles, Auchterarder
PH3 1NF Tel: + 44 1764 694267. Email: andrew.fairlie@gleneagles.com.
Not in the least bit like a standard hotel restaurant, this is
an evening’s only venue and the décor reflects this.
An excellent wine list compliments the unpretentious cuisine.
Ballathie House Hotel, Kinclaven, Stanley,
PH1 4QN (near Perth) Tel: + 44 1250 883268. Email: email@ballathiehousehotel.com.
Offering superb views over the Tay; the restaurant boasts a relaxed
atmosphere, while the lunch and dinner menus are compiled around
some of Scotland's finest produce.
Cairn Lodge, Orchil Road, Auchterarder PH3
1LX. Tel: + 44 1764 662634. Email: email@cairnlodge.co.uk.
Situated on the road to Gleneagles, this turreted country house
is surrounded by attractive gardens. The cooking has a classical
Scottish feel but offers some exciting interpretations.
Kinfauns Castle, Kinfauns, Perth PH2 7JZ Tel:
+ 44 1738 620777. Email: email@kinfaunscastle.co.uk
Situated 2 miles from Perth and built in the early 19th century,
the oak-panelled dining room is the ideal setting to sample a
quality menu of dishes cooked with precision and care.
Kinnaird, Kinnaird Estate, Dunkeld PH8 0LB
(Near Blairgowrie) Tel: + 44 1796 482440. Email: enquiry@kinnairdestate.com
Fresh ingredients are the order of the day at this imposing mansion
set in 9,000 acres of countryside, where open fires and rare antiques
combine to enhance the atmosphere.
Let's Eat, 77/79 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1
5EZ Tel: + 44 1738 643377. Email: enquiries@letseatperth.co.uk.
This comfortable establishment appeals to a wide audience and
has built up an excellent reputation for its light, modern bistro
food. The staff are polite and offer superb service.
Roman Camp Country House Hotel, Callander FK17
8BG Tel: + 44 1877 330003. Email: mail@roman-camp-hotel.co.uk.
Accomplished cooking and superb presentation are the norm in this
airy dining room. Modern cuisine draws on excellent Scottish produce
and a good measure of culinary expertise.
Strathearn at Gleneagles, Auchterarder PH3
1NF Tel: + 44 1764 694270. Email: resort.sales@gleneagles.com.
There are several restaurants to choose from at Gleneagles but
the Strathearn is the traditional option. It boasts an excellent
wine list and a range of simple, classic dishes.
