Eating out in Inverness from a choice of restaurants

Restaurants, Cafes and Take-aways in and around Inverness City.
There is a fabulous choice of venues to eat out or have a snack or just a good cup of tea or coffee. The dining experience ranges from Spanish, French, Italian, Indian cuisine and fine Scottish Dinning. There are some lovely little cafes where you are sure to find that relaxed atmosphere, so important to your holiday experience. There are some great bars and pubs in the English style where you will have great pub grub, beers, wines and spirits. Enjoy eating out in and around the City of Inverness.

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River House Restaurant. Renowned for superb seafood and sumptuous steaks. Enjoy top quality modern Scottish cuisine in beautiful relaxed surroundings with fantastic views of the river and the castle. Watch the chef proprietor prepare and cook all dishes to order in the open plan kitchen! “The flavours and aromas bursting through the sauces overwhelm your taste buds and knock them into submission” (1 mag 2009) Friendly efficient service, smart but informal. Lunch 12 - 2pm, Full evening/dinner menu available nightly from 5.30pm
No1, Greig Street, Inverness IV3 5PT Tel:01463 222033  www.riverhouseinverness.co.uk

The Room, has an excellent reputation for it’s pub style food which is all freshly prepared. Menu has a wide choice of dishes starters from £3, Mains from £5.95. ‘Best live music in Inverness’ every Fri & Sat from 10pm, with tribute bands and contemporary Rock Music. Free Internet hotspot. Open 11am to 1am (Mon-Fri) to (00.30am Sat), 12.30 to 11pm (Sun). 73 Queensgate, IV1 1DG Tel: 01463 233077 www.theroomandno27.co.uk

Filling Station offers a warm welcome, comfortable surroundings and of course fantastic food. Menu highlights include a wide range of sandwiches, burgers, salads and grills, not to mention the ever popular sizzling fajitas. Filling Station’s central location makes it an ideal place to refuel after shopping, sightseeing or stepping off a train.  Open 8am until late. 8-10 Academy Street. IV1 1JT
Tel: 01463 663 360

Phoenix Bar & Flames Restaurant and Music Venue. The oldest and most traditional bar in Inverness with original features dating back to the 18th Century. Serving Traditional real ales both local and national. Every Fri & Sat 9pm Live music from different genres - something for everyone. Country Music, Rock, Punk, Folk Acoustic 60s, 70s and 80s. music. Gypsy Swing.
The Food is traditional home cooked pub grub including Haggis neeps and tatties, stovies and scotch pie. Music, Food, Quiz nights, Poker nights, Big Screen Live Sports, all in a friendly relaxed Atmosphere. Open 11am to 1pm (Mon to Sat), 12 to 12 (Sun) 106-110 Academy St
IV.1 1LX Tel: 01463 245990

                                                    Café Victoria & Old Town Whisky Store
Victorian Market, Inverness since 1870
              Fabulous lunches.
Including seafood and lobster salads and haggis.
       Afternoon teas and home baking.
Stockists of Fine Malt whiskies, cashmere scarves,
      Skye pottery & Scottish preserves.
             Inverness. IV1 1PQ.
                                                                  Tel: 07747441437

Number 27 - has a strong local trade, with a restaurant quality, pub gastro menu. All food locally sourced where possible and freshly prepared on the premises. Chef’s Specials board, changes daily. Largest selection of draft beers in Inverness. Free Internet hot spots. Open 11am to 1am (Mon - Fri), 00.30am (Saturday), 12.30pm to 11pm (Sunday).
Tel: 01463 241999 27 Castle Street, Inverness. IV2 3DU www.theroomandno27.co.uk

The Royal Highland Hotel, one of Scotland’s oldest & most loved, was originally the Railway Co’s Station Hotel. In late Victorian times it was patronised by Royalty from Britain and abroad. Serving gourmet cuisine at the renowned Ash restaurant, with the more traditional coffee lounge & gallery deli serving fine patisseries. Station Square  IV1 1LG
Tel: 01463 251451/or 231926 www.royalhighlandhotel.co.uk

La Tortilla Asesina, Tapas & Wine Bar. You really should visit this restaurant! A unique local wine bar with a unique menu and interior. A huge selection of tapas and an interesting selection of main sized dishes. It was once said that Raymond Blanc has the name of this restaurant tattooed onto his eyelid! Open 7 days. Sun to Thurs 12 noon to 10pm. Fri/Sat. 12 noon to 11pm 99 Castle St. IV.2 3EA. Tel: 01463 709809  www.latortillaasesina.co.uk

Café 1 has an excellent reputation built over the last 11yrs for high quality modern Scottish cuisine. Only fresh locally sourced fresh produce are used where possible, also home made deserts & ice creams. Friendly professional service. Café 1 ‘the accent is on good food’. Open all day, lunch from 12noon dinner from 5.30pm.
75 Castle Street. IV.2 3EA Tel:01463 226200     www.cafe1.net  

Waterfront Bar & Restaurant. On the banks of the River Ness The Waterfront has an excellent reputation for its good food and friendliness. With a varied menu, all food is freshly prepared. Fresh local seafood when available. Open 7 days. Bar 11.30am (12.30 Sun) to 11.00pm (12.00 Fri and Sat ). Lunch 12noon (12.30 Sun ) to 2.15pm. Dinner 5pm to 9.00pm.
70 Huntly St. IV3 5JN. Tel:01463 233870
 

Cinnamon Indian Restaurant is popular with locals, with 85% of its business coming from repeat trade. It has an excellent reputation for the high standard and consistency of it‘s cuisine. The attentive staff are pleased to guide you through the menu. Popular dishes include Bhuna, Korma, Massala, Chicken Jalfrezie, lamb or chicken Madras. Their popular Sunday Buffet (over 35 items) “Eat as much as you like!” 12.30 to 4.30pm £8.95; 5pm to 10.30pm £10.95 “...Cinnamon is a welcoming restaurant with … excellent dishes”. The Herald. 2 Course Lunch with coffee £7.95.
Open Mon to Thurs 12 to 2pm & 5 to 11pm, Fri 5 to 11pm, Sat 12 to 2pm & 5 to 11pm 1b Milburn Rd. Opposite Morrisons, Inverness IV2 3PX. Tel:01463 716020
www.cinnamon-inverness.com
 

Rocpool Restaurant. Chic and Cheerful. Fizz with all the buzz. Energetic and intimate. Smart and never stuffy, ' for sometime now the consistently good place to eat in the city centre' Scotland the Best 2010 ' in Inverness rocpool restaurant is arguably the best restaurant of its type, a vibrant eatery serving fresh, tasty food in a relaxed stylish environment 'The list 2010. Tel: 01463 717274
1 Ness Walk, IV3 5NE www.rocpoolrestaurant.com 

Riva Ristorante Italiano -  ‘Regarded by many as THE Italian Restaurant in Inverness’! In a beautiful location overlooking the River Ness & Inverness Castle. Superb modern Italian Menu with relaxed but attentive service. Serving lunch, Early Evening & A La Carte. Outside terrace(summer). Lively Pizzeria upstairs serving hand thrown pizzas & freshly made pastas. 4-6 Ness Walk. IV3 5NE
Tel. 01463 237377 www.rivarestaurant.co.uk 

The Old North Inn has been at the heart of the history of the village of Inchmore for 270yrs. Its former name was the ‘Bog Roy’, and is said to be haunted by a previous owner. The Restaurant is proud to serve unashamedly Scottish Cuisine - from locally sourced produce, meat fish, haggis, ice-cream, and vegetables fresh from the field next door. Virtually everything on our menu is home made.
Tel: 01463 831 296 Kirkhill 7mls from Inverness www.oldnorthinn.com  IV5 7PX

GIRVANS, a licensed restaurant, where a warm welcome awaits you -“There is no better endorsement of a business than locals, queuing to get in, at busy times.” This family run restaurant uses only the finest of ingredients and all meals are prepared and cooked on the premises. The very best of Scottish produce is used where possible. The atmosphere is warm, pleasant and very friendly. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, a coffee with friends or give yourself a real treat and enjoy one of the delicious dishes from their special evening menu. Vegetarian and children catered for Open 7 days, 9am to 9.00pm. (Sunday 10am to 9.00pm)
2 Stephens Brae, Inverness IV2 3JN Tel: 01463 711900 www.girvansrestaurant.co.uk

The Waterside Hotel
Inverness, Serving food all day.
Located along the beautiful banks of the River Ness.
Dine in our river-view Conservatory Restaurant
serving fresh innovate dishes
with locally sourced ingredients.
E/mail: info@thewatersideinverness.co.uk
www.thewatersideinverness.co.uk 
Tel: 01463 2330 IV2 4SF

The Dores Inn.
Great steaks, superb local ales & a warm welcome on the shores of Loch Ness.
Open 10am - till late 7 days. Only 5 mls from Inverness on the B862.Dores, Loch Ness. Nr Inverness. IV1 2TR Tel:01463 751203 info@thedoresinn.co.uk

Enjoy eating out in and around the City of Inverness!

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