Crieff, Scottish Restaurant Guide

“Outstanding in every way” is the comment most often made this year regarding this “wonderfully well-spaced” dining room which is emerging as one of Scotland’s most notable dining destinations. “An hour and a bit by car, to the north of Edinburgh it is a formal space” attached to Scotland’s oldest working distillery “whose starched white tablecloths, shining wine glasses, and attentive staff signal that this is a touch of France transported to the southern Highlands” (and whose sponsorship means you are also “surrounded by everything Lalique”). Chef Mark Donald and his team offer a multi-course dining experience priced at £220 per person. The cuisine “impresses with its imagination” (“throughout the seven courses tastes were fantastic and the presentation immaculate and imaginative”). Numerous reports also include “a special mention for the sommelier Julien Beltzung: the wine pairings are fascinating and deeply thought out and the recommendations for the non-paired guests spot on”. “Service generally combines utter professionalism with approachability – a large team seamlessly integrated resulting in an incredibly attentive (but in no way oppressive) service throughout”. “Well worth a long, long trip!” Top Menu Tip – “the amuse bouche are inspired… by far the best Michelin-starred amuse bouche any of us had ever had (and we are regular visitors to starred restaurants)”.