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Leading Restaurants Ellon

Restaurants in or near Ellon, such as Eat on the Green and Silver Darling are listed below. The town of Ellon provides an ideal base for exploring the magnificent beaches and other coastal villages of the area. Ideal for bird watchers with nearby estuary sites, inland lochs and cliff nesting sites. The ruins of Ellon Castle can be seen from the town however its not at present open to the public.

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Eat on the Green

Eat on the Green, Udny Green, Ellon, Aberdeenshire

Udny Green, Ellon 5.4 miles away

Once a humble village pub, Eat on the Green in Udny Green has, thanks to Aberdeenshire-born chef Craig Wilson, been transformed into a foodie hotspot. When he opened the restaurant in 2004, Wilson sought-out a network of local meat, fish and... more

Silver Darling

Silver Darling, Pocra Quay, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

Pocra Quay, North Pier, Aberdeen 15.3 miles away

French chef Didier Dejean opened the sweetly-named Silver Darling restaurant on Aberdeen’s coast way back in 1986. That it’s featured in many restaurant guides (including the Good Food and Michelin guides) ever since bears witness to the modern,... more

Malmaison Brasserie

Malmaison Brasserie, 49/53 Queens Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

49/53 Queens Road, Aberdeen 15.6 miles away

Part of a select nationwide group of glamorous, eccentrically designed boutique hotels, Malmaison Aberdeen offers reasonably priced, modern European cooking close to the city centre. The seasonally changing menu in the buzzy 100 seat brasserie might... more

Raemoir House Hotel

Raemoir House Hotel, Banchory, Aberdeenshire

Banchory 25.1 miles away

This elegant dining room within a privately run, 20 bedroom Georgian country house hotel in the Scottish Highlands. You know you’re in Scotland with the short, regularly changing menu of locally sourced ingredients to which Masterchef David... more

The Creel

The Creel, Catterline, Stonehaven, Highland

Catterline, Stonehaven 32.8 miles away

This unpretentious restaurant with its stunning harbour views has been home to Alan and Joyce Craigie for the past 21 years. From the homemade bannocks to the soda bread, this is Scotland at its most charming. The Creel has an enviable amount of fish... more

La Faisanderie

La Faisanderie, 2 Balvenie Street, Dufftown, Moray

2 Balvenie Street, Dufftown 39.7 miles away

Attracted to Scotland initially “for the whiskey”, French chef Eric Obry went to Aberdeenshire 12 years ago and has never left. The chef had previously worked in Michelin-starred restaurants in the south of France – and his modern French cooking at... more

The Green Inn

The Green Inn, 9 Victoria Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire

9 Victoria Road, Ballater 42.2 miles away

This family-run inn in Ballater has chef Chris O'Halloran (the son of owners Trevor and Evelyn) heading up the kitchen brigade. Having trained at Raymond Blanc’s two-Michelin starred Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons, Chris has a keen sense of innovation,... more

Darroch Learg Hotel & Restaurant

Darroch Learg Hotel & Restaurant, Braemar Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire

Braemar Road, Ballater 42.4 miles away

This family run Victorian country house hotel overlooks an area of outstanding natural beauty in Royal Deeside. There’s south facing views from the lovely conservatory restaurant (lit by candle light at night) where respected chef David Mutter raids... more

Gordon's

Gordon's, 32 Main Street, Arbroath, Angus

32 Main Street, Inverkeilor, Arbroath 53.4 miles away

Don’t be discouraged by the unpretentious building in which this intimate 24 cover restaurant is housed. A reassuring clutch of awards lining the walls lets you know that there’s some culinary wizardry in store in this very Scottish restaurant with... more

Kinloch House

Kinloch House, Dunkeld Road, Blairgowrie, Perth & Kinross

Dunkeld Road, Blairgowrie 73.2 miles away

Set in rolling Perthshire countryside this sumptuous yet relaxed country house hotel reeks class thanks to its marble fireplaces, antiques and wood panelled drawing rooms. A Victorian walled garden and cocktail bar with no less than 155 whiskies are... more

The Seafood Restaurant

The Seafood Restaurant, Bruce Embankment, St Andrews, Fife

Bruce Embankment, St Andrews 75.5 miles away

An uncompromisingly modernistic steel and glass box jutting out over quaint St Andrews harbour, this is the restaurant that fell to earth. When you tire of those stunning sea views, you can always take a peek at the chefs at work in the open kitchen.... more

The Road Hole Restaurant

The Road Hole Restaurant, Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, St Andrews, Fife

Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, St Andrews 75.7 miles away

The Road Hole Restaurant boasts dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows which capture the picture-postcard views of the Old Course, the “auld grey toon” of St Andrews and the sweeping coastal vista. The restaurant offers a diverse selection of spectacular... more

The Cross at Kingussie

The Cross at Kingussie, Tweed Mill Brae, Kingussie, Highland

Tweed Mill Brae, Ardbroilach Road, Kingussie 76.3 miles away

An 18th century water tweed mill transformed into a restaurant with rooms is the remarkable setting for some remarkable modern British cooking. Dinner is served by an open fire in the stone walled and beamed dining room. Becca Henderson and David... more

The Apron Stage

The Apron Stage, 5 King Street, Perth, Perth & Kinross

5 King Street, Stanley, Perth 79.7 miles away

Modelled on the kind of restaurant you would stumble upon down a side alley in a Southern French town, the Apron Stage keeps things authentic and honest. With only 18 covers in an understated, Provence meets Scandinavia styled dining room and an... more

Ostlers Close Restaurant

Ostlers Close Restaurant, 25 Bonnygate, Cupar, Fife

25 Bonnygate, Cupar 80.1 miles away

Chef Jimmy Graham forages for abundant, local Scottish produce to serve in the cosy, ruby red restaurant he has run with wife Amanda since 1981. What they can’t grow in their own garden comes from the local Pittenweem market that is the source of the... more

Chez Roux

Chez Roux, Rocpool Reserve, Inverness, Highland

Rocpool Reserve, Culduthel Road, Inverness 80.5 miles away

An Albert Roux restaurant set in a luxury, boutique hotel in Inverness that offers good, honest country cooking using Scottish ingredients and a little French flair. The decor is modern and fresh, with stripped back wood and bold colour scheme, and... more

Abstract

Abstract, Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel, Inverness, Highland

Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel, Ness Bank, Inverness 80.6 miles away

This minimalist townhouse hotel restaurant first came to the nation’s attention in Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares television series. Since then, it’s turned into a gourmet’s dream and spawned a branch Edinburgh. That’s in no small part due to the... more

Contrast Brasserie

Contrast Brasserie, Glenmoriston Town House Hotel, Inverness, Highland

Glenmoriston Town House Hotel, Ness Bank, Inverness 80.6 miles away

This stylish brasserie in the minimalist townhouse hotel first came to the nation’s attention in Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares television series is the informal alternative to the hotel’s fine dining Abstract restaurant. Head Chef Bruce Morrison... more

The Peat Inn

The Peat Inn, Peat Inn, St Andrews, Fife

Peat Inn, Cupar, St Andrews 81.0 miles away

The Peat Inn is owned by award winning Chef and columnist Geoffrey Smeddle and his wife Katherine. With Geoffrey at the heart of the kitchen and Katherine's warmth and care filling the restaurant, they have been successful in building on the very... more

2 Quail Restaurant & Rooms

2 Quail Restaurant & Rooms, Castle Street, Dornoch, Highland

Castle Street, Dornoch 81.3 miles away

Ritz trained chef Michael Carr applies global thinking to the best local Scottish ingredients to create his no choice, four course dinner menu. Travel from South East Asia with dived west coast scallops in a Thai broth to France for roast best-end... more

Cellar Restaurant

Cellar Restaurant, 24 East Green, Anstruther, Fife

24 East Green, Anstruther 82.2 miles away

Follow the alleyway and cross a stone courtyard to find this 400 year old converted cooperage. Exposed brickwork and low beams lit by candlelight make for a romantic environment in which to enjoy chef Peter Juke’s outstanding seafood cookery.... more

Deans @ Let's Eat

Deans @ Let's Eat, 77/79 Kinnoull Street, Perth, Perth & Kinross

77/79 Kinnoull Street, Perth 83.8 miles away

The focus at Let’s Eat is without question on the food. A comfortable lounge area and contemporary restaurant simply provide a backdrop to Willie Deans’ extensive and ingredient-rich menus. Carte, set price and specials menus convey vibrant, modern... more

63 Tay Street

63 Tay Street, Perth, Perth & Kinross

Perth 83.9 miles away

Head chef Graeme Pallister promises to keep things ‘Local, Honest and Simple’ at his first solo venture. With soaring ceilings, polished wood floors and a bank of glass looking across the river Tay into the heart of Perth, 63 Tay Street presents a... more

Opus One Restaurant

Opus One Restaurant, New County Hotel, Perth, Perth & Kinross

New County Hotel, 22/30 County Place, Perth 84.0 miles away

Every smart, contemporary, hotel needs its smart, contemporary restaurant and Opus One provides that function for the New County in the heart of Perth. Opus One's impressive modern European cuisine is surprisingly affordable. So settle into to your... more

Craig Millar@16 West End

Craig Millar@16 West End, 16 West End, St Monans, Fife

16 West End, St Monans 84.2 miles away

This smartly converted harbour side pub serves up some fresh seafood and cracking best sea views. The design here is elegant, with high-backed Rene Mackintosh-style chairs at white linen clad tables. Begin with smoked haddock rarebit with creamed... more

Sangster's

Sangster's, 51 High Street, Elie, Fife

51 High Street, Elie 85.7 miles away

Chef Bruce Sangster is an Olympian – of the culinary persuasion of course. Former captain of the Scottish Culinary Olympic team and a National Chef of the Year, there’s no lack of skill here. The modestly proportioned, comfortable dining room... more

Loch Ness Lodge

Loch Ness Lodge, Brachla, Inverness, Highland

Brachla, Loch Ness-side, Inverness 85.8 miles away

Recently voted Small Luxury Hotel of the Year 2010, Loch Ness Lodge hotel offers its guests an experience of absolute luxury and relaxation. Fine dining, discrete service and sumptuous surroundings in a beautiful setting overlooking the mysterious... more

The Dower House

The Dower House, Highfield, Muir of Ord, Highland

Highfield, Muir of Ord 94.0 miles away

The Dower House Hotel is an 18th century guest house and a romantic rural getaway in the Scottish Highlands, north west of Inverness. The interior is homely yet a little grand like the living room of a well travelled aunt, it is filled with Persian... more

Creel Restaurant

Creel Restaurant, The Harbour, Dunbar, East Lothian

The Harbour, 25 Lamer Street, Dunbar 95.4 miles away

Chef/proprietor Logan Thorburn takes pride in the fact that all the fish used in his restaurant is of the highest quality and has Marine Stewardship Council approval. So confident is he in the class of his ingredients that many of them are simply... more

La Potinière

La Potinière, Main Street, Gullane, East Lothian

Main Street, Gullane 96.1 miles away

Half an hour outside of Edinburgh and surrounded by some of Scotland’s finest golf courses, including Muirfield, La Potinière offers fine dining using the best, seasonal ingredients. The menu served in the smart yet cosy and homely dining room is... more

Andrew Fairlie @ Gleneagles

Andrew Fairlie @ Gleneagles, Auchterarder, Perth & Kinross

Auchterarder 97.4 miles away

Gleneages is not just for golfers, it’s for gourmets too. Named after its chef (the most highly lauded in Scotland), Andrew Fairlie is probably the finest dining experience available north of the boarder. A recent refurbishment has transformed a... more

The Captains Galley

The Captains Galley, The Harbour, Scrabster, Highland

The Harbour, Scrabster 102.3 miles away

The Captain’s Galley has its home in Scrabster harbour and perhaps unsurprisingly given its location and proximity to the fish market – seafood is Captain’s Galley speciality. The restaurant is committed to sourcing high quality seasonal produce from... more

Malmaison Brasserie

Malmaison Brasserie, 1 Tower Place, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

1 Tower Place, Leith, Edinburgh 104.0 miles away

All leather, wrought iron and blood red walls, a meal in the brasserie of a Malmaison hotel is a bit like dining in some kinky Scottish baronial castle. Menus change seasonally so that a spring lunch might begin with delicate slices of seared, sesame... more

The Kitchin

The Kitchin, 78 Commercial Quay, Leith, City of Edinburgh

78 Commercial Quay, Leith 104.2 miles away

No, that’s not a spelling mistake; this popular casual fine dinning restaurant is named after its young chef and owner Tom Kitchin. With a surname like that, he was destined to work with the best French chefs including Alain Ducasse. Now he's brought... more

Restaurant Martin Wishart

Restaurant Martin Wishart, 54 The Shore, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

54 The Shore, Edinburgh 104.3 miles away

Gordon Ramsay no less is a fan of this fine dining restaurant in Edinburgh’s trendy docklands area. The recently refurbished dining room is a quiet riot in shades of brown and cream making it one of Scotland’s chicest addresses. The eponymous Mr... more

Plumed Horse

Plumed Horse, 50/54 Henderson Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

50/54 Henderson Street, Leith, Edinburgh 104.4 miles away

The Plumed Horse is an award winning restaurant on Henderson Street, a continuation of the Shore. It serves adventurous Scottish cuisine with an abundance of rich flavours with dishes such as foie gras soufflé or roast loin of Borders roe venison... more

Valvona & Crolla Caffé Bar

19 Elm Row, Edinburgh 105.4 miles away

Valvona & Crolla Caffe Bar is a vibrant, buzzy café situated in the back of Scotland’s oldest Italian deli and wine merchant. It is an independent family company serving rustic Italian food from old family recipes from Central and Southern Italy. No... more

21212 Restaurant with Rooms

21212 Restaurant with Rooms, 3 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

3 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh 105.6 miles away

There's nothing run of the mill about 21212, the latest addition to Edinburgh's burgeoning gastronomic scene. Take that rather cryptic-sounding name for example; its not the restaurant's telephone number, but a numerical indication of the structure... more

The Wee Restaurant

The Wee Restaurant, 17 Main Street, North Queensferry, Fife

17 Main Street, North Queensferry 105.7 miles away

Diminutive by name, diminutive by nature. There’s room for just 24 people in this simply decorated dining room with its white washed stone walls and smart wooden tables and chairs. But there’s nothing small about the food of chef Craig Wood who... more

Forth Floor, Harvey Nichols

Forth Floor, Harvey Nichols, 30/34 St Andrews Square, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

30/34 St Andrews Square, Edinburgh 105.9 miles away

Blessed with spectacular views of the city of Edinburgh, The Forth Floor has a choice of three distinct dining areas all in Harvey Nick’s trademark, clean, sophisticated style. There’s a cocktail bar for pre-dinner drinks and snacks, the brasserie... more

North Bridge Brasserie

North Bridge Brasserie, The Scotsman, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Scotsman, 20 North Bridge, Edinburgh 106.0 miles away

The print media's loss is gastronomy's gain. This grand, galleried brasserie with its towering marble pillars occupies the former entrance hall of the The Scotsman newspaper. You won't feel lost in space however as the large room is divided up by... more

Number One

Number One, The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Balmoral Hotel, 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh 106.0 miles away

Number One lives up to its name by being top of the list for sheer luxury and sophistication. Polished wood panelling, beige velvet banquettes and well spaced linen covered tables are the setting for acclaimed chef Jeff Bland’s celebration of fine... more

Wedgwood The Restaurant

Wedgwood The Restaurant, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Royal Mile, 267 Canongate, Edinburgh 106.0 miles away

Wedgwood serves inventive, modern Scottish dishes – inspired by fresh local ingredients. Chef Paul Wedgewood is a big believer in the quality of raw ingredients and goes to unusual lengths to find just the right products, whether that is dealing with... more

Café St Honoré

Café St Honoré, 34 North West Thistle Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

34 North West Thistle Street, Edinburgh 106.0 miles away

A little corner of Paris, hidden down one of Thistle Street’s cobbled back lanes. Wooden bistro chairs and tables are tightly packed creating an authentic Parisian bistro atmosphere where you can pop in for light bites and home-made soups, or well... more

The Dogs

The Dogs, 110 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

110 Hanover Street, Edinburgh 106.0 miles away

The Dogs is an informal eatery that doesn’t believe in frills or fuss. It champions good British produce and isn’t afraid to use the cheaper cuts of meat and lesser known fish, sustainably sourced from Fife and Caithness to create a good, thrifty,... more

La Garrigue

La Garrigue, 31 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

31 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh 106.0 miles away

La Garrigue is known for its French country cuisine with a focus on regional specialities from the Languedoc region of France, where chef Jean Michel hails. And while the food reflects the fact that this is an up market French restaurant, the... more

David Bann

David Bann, 56/58 St Marys Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

56/58 St Marys Street, Edinburgh 106.1 miles away

This stylish split level restaurant is one of the very few in the country to elevate vegetarian food to a gastronomic level. Cream and scarlet painted walls, a large backlit bar and polished wood tables make an agreeably contemporary setting for chef... more

Centotre

Centotre, 103 George Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

103 George Street, Edinburgh 106.2 miles away

Admire the high ceilings, ornate coving, mosaic flooring, imposing pillars and pretty chandeliers of this stunning Georgian building in the heart of Edinburgh while you tuck into fresh, simple Italian cuisine sourced from over 50 artisan producers... more

The Witchery by the Castle

The Witchery by the Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh 106.3 miles away

Everyone from Hollywood stars to celebrity chefs have dined in the gothic splendour of the Witchery. You don’t have to be famous to appreciate the fine cooking on offer in this atmospheric 16th century building in the shadow of Edinburgh castle. The... more

Hotel du Vin & Bistro

Hotel du Vin & Bistro, 11 Bistro Place, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

11 Bistro Place, Edinburgh 106.4 miles away

With its smoky cream walls crowded with wine related art, simple wooden tables and wood flooring, Bistro du Vin offers modern European cooking in classic Parisian bistro-style surroundings. Order a plate of charcuterie or free range chicken with... more

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