Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Angus/Fife

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Updated March 05, 2025

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Kinneuchar Inn

4.9

4.9 (101)

£41 and over

European

Kilconquhar

About the restaurant

The Kinneuchar Inn is a 17th-century pub and restaurant which champions great food in an intimate setting. We recently were awarded Best Local Restaurant in Scotland 2023 by The Good Food Guide.

We serve a daily changing 'a la carte' menu, based on ingredients sourced from the Balcaskie Estate and a handful of carefully curated partners. Our menus are seasonal and produce-led, aiming to highlight the quality of the ingredients.

Helmed by James Ferguson (formerly of The Connaught and East London eatery Beagle) and partner Alethea Palmer.

Top review

Fiona

Dined 2 days ago

Very friendly, helpful staff. Food was beautifully presented and very tasty. Lovely clean environment and would definitely go back again and recommend to others.

Roo's Leap Montrose

4.8

4.8 (2007)

£25 and under

Australian

Montrose

About the restaurant

The Down-Under Dining Experience!

Roo’s Leap Restaurant already has a great reputation… fresh ingredients cooked to order, and a friendly efficient service with a laid back Aussie attitude.Whether you’re looking for a great night out or you just can’t be bothered cooking, we’re sure we’ll have just what you’re looking for.

So what’s on the Menu? Well although we have an Aussie theme you’ll be pleased to know that Australians don’t typically eat Ostrich or Kangaroo… so neither do you! We have a fantastic international menu including our wonderful prime steak burgers, various warm sandwiches, steaks, salads, pasta dishes and, of course, our special “barbied” meat, chicken and fish dishes. We also have a number of vegetarian options. Our menu has over 50 dishes to choose from!

Please note we are dog friendly in our lounge during lunch hours only.

Top review

Margaret

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent staff, very attentive, friendly & polite.

The Ferry Selkie

4.8

4.8 (414)

£25 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Dundee

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Selkie. A family owned cafe bar. We look forward to serving you soon!

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent service by the staff today and the food was top class. A great lunch!!

The Selkie

4.7

4.7 (954)

£25 and under

Café

Dundee

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Selkie. A family owned cafe bar.
Coffee, Cake and good wholesome food.

Top review

Susan

Dined 7 days ago

The best tapas we've had in ages and yummy espresso martinis! Excellent service, such a lovely wee place thank you 😊

Sol y Sombra Tapas Bar

4.7

4.7 (113)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

Dundee

About the restaurant

Sol y Sombra has been Dundee’s most popular tapas bar since it opened in 2011. Born out of a love for Spanish food and culture, we have created a menu of fresh, authentic and simple tapas. The aim is to recreate the feel of a typical Spanish family meal, so everyone has to share and enjoy the meal as one.

Top review

Colin

Dined on Feb 27, 2025

Fantastic food , fantastic staff and lovely surroundings

Taypark House Hotel

4.5

4.5 (649)

£25 and under

British

Dundee

About the restaurant

The original library and drawing room of Taypark House is the perfect home for our impressive restaurant. Each room enjoys uninterrupted views across the botanical gardens and the beautiful, shimmering River Tay. We've sympathetically restored these two rooms to highlight their original features, whilst adding our own modern vintage twist - like the hanging teapot lamps dangling from the ornate plaster ceiling, or the cluster chandelier with pretty, patterned lampshades draped from the central rose. It really is an incredible setting for delicious dining.

Our award winning chef Glenn Roach who has previously held 3 AA rosettes and now already earned 1 AA rosette with his take on home cooking looks to recrate classic dishes and lets the locally sourced produce speak for it self

Top review

Susan

Dined 6 days ago

The food was excellent and staff very attentive and friendly.Will definitely be back.

Quayside Bar & Grill

4.4

4.4 (527)

£25 and under

European

Dundee

About the restaurant

Filled with natural daylight, Quayside Bar & Grill is a stunning, contemporary space with breath taking views of the Dundee Quay. Quayside Bar & Grill offers chic, comfortable sofas for those wishing to enjoy a relaxed bite to eat, as well as stylish booths and window-tables.
Mouth watering menus use global influences and high-quality ingredients from the land, sea & field to ensure you leave feeling impressed and heartily satisfied.

Top review

Sandra

Dined 1 day ago

Very good afternoon tea,reasonably priced,lovely place to eat. Very pleased, would recommend.

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The Nest by The Giddy Goose

4.4

4.4 (44)

£25 and under

Scottish

Forfar

About the restaurant

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Top review

Carole

Dined 2 days ago

Great service and beautiful food. Really lovely environment and very helpful staff. Will definitely go back again.

The Saint

4.2

4.2 (1442)

£25 and under

British

St Andrews

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Saint Bar & Kitchen! Formerly St Andrews institution The West Port, the Saint has recently received an extensive renovation creating cosy, modern lounge areas and a refreshed, extensive garden area so you can enjoy whatever the Scottish weather throws your way.

Please note that our kitchen closes at 9pm so we cannot offer food after this time.

🧒 Under 18s welcome until 10pm
🐶 Dog-friendly
💡 Pub Quiz Thursdays at 7pm
🏃 Walk-ins welcome
🍹 Bookings for food & drink and just drinks welcome
📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 8 or more

*For Bookings Graduation week. Please get in touch via email- Sinners@the-saint-bar.co.uk*

Top review

Charlie

Dined 1 day ago

Very helpful and friendly staff on hand and food was fantastic and went down like a treat

The White Goose

4.1

4.1 (217)

£25 and under

International

Dundee

About the restaurant

The White Goose is a new restaurant in Dundee, a contemporary and stylish kitchen and bar over looking the Tay.

Top review

Alison

Dined 4 days ago

Enjoyed this experience with an itson gift voucher. The staff on this day very friendly and welcoming. The food was good and we enjoyed each of the dishes.

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