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Contrast Brasserie
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Moderate
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Scottish
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4.6
(981)
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
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Cafe 1
Price: Expensive
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Scottish
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4.8
(2,450)
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
Proprietor
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No27 Bar & Kitchen
Price: Moderate
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British
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4.6
(1,060)
A privately owned bar and kitchen, situated in Inverness town centre opposite The Castle.
We offer a selection of local ales, wines, spirits,draft beers and lagers. Emphasis is on fresh home cooked food with a difference and all our dishes are prepared to order.
Our friendly team are dedicated to giving you a night to remember!
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La Tortilla Asesina
Top-rated food
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Price: Moderate
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Unspecified
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4.6
(92)
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
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The Loch Ness Inn
Price: Moderate
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Scottish
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4.7
(1,141)
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.
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Waterside Restaurant at Glen Mhor Hotel
Price: Moderate
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European
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4.4
(642)
Welcome to our sustainable restaurant on the banks of the River Ness |
Enjoy breathtaking views while savouring locally-sourced, organic cuisine from Executive Chef Andy Lee. Try his signature dish, Twice-baked Souffle, mouth-wateringly capturing Scottish Highland flavours |
We earned sustainability and environmental commitment awards, like our Gold Award for Green Tourism, and our membership to the Scotch Beef Club |
Visit us after exploring Inverness landmarks like Inverness Castle, Inverness Museum & Gallery, and Inverness Cathedral, all within walking distance. The warm and inviting decor complements the natural surroundings |
Take advantage of the Beer Garden with beautiful views of the River Ness, or take a tour of our Brewery & Distillery - Uile-bheist |
Reserve a table for a romantic dinner or a family-friendly meal, and discover what makes our restaurant unique.
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Thai Dining
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Moderate
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Thai
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4.7
(604)
With our cooking staff born and raised in Thailand, you are assured of an authentic Thai Dining Experience.
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Redcliffe Bar and Restaurant
Price: Expensive
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Scottish
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4.5
(212)
Welcome to Redcliffe Bar and Restaurant.
Locally owned and operated Venue. Good seasonal menus created by our head chef Andrew.
Ambient restaurant with good selection of beers and ales. Great wine list!
Excellent Outdoor Area with full table service using the latest technology. Come and see our ladybird outdoor Wood fired Pizza Oven.
And the best bit - The views to Inverness Castle and Ben Wyvis. Simply Stunning!.
Come along and enjoy our hospitality. We look forward to serving you soon.
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Scotch & Rye
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.5
(951)
Our style is industrial prohibition with a splash of steampunk thrown in for good measure. Find us on Queensgate and enjoy craft beers, vintage cocktails & some incredible comfort food!
Let us transport you to the speak-easy world of 1920's Chicago. Where the streets were ruled by unrelenting gangsters, and the drinks were inspired by the minds of geniuses. Scotch & Rye is our homage to the hard working, harder drinking people of that era, delivering our signature New York & Chicago inspired burgers and home-cookin', all washed down with great craft brews, unique (and award-winning) cocktail creations and a service team with an unmatched personality! We are also a dog-friendly bar! All well-behaved dogs are most welcome at Scotch & Rye.
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult and vacate the premises by 10 pm.*
*Table with under 18s must book in for a meal and all be eating.
We look forward to hosting your safe, enjoyable dining & drinking experience.
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Hootananny Inverness
Great vibe
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Price: Moderate
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Scottish
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4.6
(549)
WE DO NOT ACCEPT BOOKINGS FOR DRINKS/MUSIC ONLY
MINIMUM ORDER OF ONE MAIN PER PERSON
WE DO SERVE FOOD ON SATURDAYS ON A WALK IN ONLY BASIS
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Jimmy Badgers
Price: Moderate
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Cocktail Bar
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4.6
(182)
Jimmy Badgers is a cocktail bar and kitchen in Inverness, serving an extensive selection of premium wines, champagnes, Proseccos, spirits and cocktails, all carefully curated and designed with every sip in mind. We also serve a hand crafted menu of high quality meals designed purposefully for their flavour combinations, and made fresh on site every day by our culinary experts.
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The Allangrange Arms
Price: Moderate
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British
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4.5
(749)
The Allangrange is a hotel and restaurant in Munlochy, on the Black Isle, We are a 10 min car journey from Inverness.
We provide gourmet pub food, fine wine & ales with boutique rooms.
Every Thursday we have Gerry Coogan on piano
Every Friday we have world renowned classical singer Tone Hendry
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Fig & Thistle Bistro
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Expensive
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International
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4.5
(981)
Fig & Thistle Bistro offers modern Scottish cuisine in a casual dining venue in the heart of the city centre, Using Quality local produce with daily specials, they offer value for money and a warm welcome.

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  • Alice
    Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We loved it!! The food was delicious, and in our opinion very reasonably priced for how good it was! Felt like fine dining without the price tag :) We are both vegetarian and there were plenty of lovely vegetarian (and vegan!) options. Our server was absolutely lovely, which made everything especially nice. And we loved the indoor space too! We’d definitely recommend Fig & Thistle to anyone looking for a lovely dinner in Inverness!
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    Fig & Thistle BistroPrice: Expensive• International• Inverness
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    4.5
  • Mandy
    Inverness / Scottish Highlands •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Our first time at this restaurant, very relaxed atmosphere, no need to dress up. Food and drinks are amazing, something a pit different. The staff are helpful and the whole atmosphere gives a chilled vibe. The alcoholic shakes were different and something that absolutely needs to be tried!
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    Coyote BurgerPrice: Moderate• Burgers• Inverness
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    4.4
  • Karen
    Inverness / Scottish Highlands •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Excellent service staff very attentive. Cocktails and food were fab
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    Jimmy BadgersPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Inverness
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    4.6
  • StephenVIP
    Las Vegas •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 3, 2025
    Solid 5 stars all round, Norman and his team were so welcoming and the food was first class. 3rd of January and the restaurant was full but service and food were top level. Great choice on the menu and the fillet steak was phenomenal. Definitely should be on everyone’s dining list if looking for a top quality experience In Inverness. Well done everyone at Cafe 1
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    Cafe 1Price: Expensive• Scottish• Inverness
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    4.8
  • Carole
    Inverness / Scottish Highlands •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 22, 2024
    Server very helpful (didn’t catch his name unfortunately) but not in your face over the top. Food lovely and served piping hot. Absolutely zero rush to vacate our table. Haven’t been to 27 in several years but will definitely be back again.
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    No27 Bar & KitchenPrice: Moderate• British• Inverness
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    4.6

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Frequently asked questions

Healthy restaurants located in Inverness include Cafe 1, Prime and Fig & Thistle Bistro

Restaurants with gluten-free options in Inverness are Cafe 1, Fig & Thistle Bistro and Prime

Bottomless brunch in Inverness is available at The White House, No27 Bar & Kitchen and Redcliffe Bar and Restaurant

The most romantic restaurant in Inverness is Cafe 1

Restaurants in Inverness with a great view include Coyote Burger, Prime and Contrast Brasserie

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