Must-see restaurants in Central Scotland

  • Loch Leven's Larder

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    Three miles east of Kinross, off the A911, this family-run farm shop and restaurant overlooking Loch Leven is the ideal place to enjoy fresh local food,…

  • Hansen's Kitchen

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    The foodie epicentre of Upper Strathearn, Hansen's is a hugely popular delicatessen and cafe (there's barely a dozen seats crammed into the interior)…

  • Yann’s at Glenearn House

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    On the main road heading east out of town, Crieff's most popular restaurant is run by the eponymous Savoyard who believes in keeping the menu…

  • Barley Bree

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    Set in the pretty village of Muthill (pronounced mooth-il), 3 miles south of Crieff, the Barley Bree is a delightfully rustic restaurant with rooms…

  • Deil's Cauldron

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    Housed in an 18th-century cottage with low ceilings, exposed stone walls, polished wood tables and plush red upholstery, this place – named after a local…

  • Hermann’s

    Stirling

    This elegant Scottish-Austrian restaurant is a reliable and popular choice, with conservative decor oddly offset by magazine-spread skiing photos, but the…

  • Lounge

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    Enter the romantic interior of this informal lounge bar and bistro for anything from a cup of tea to good wines by the glass to an interesting array of…

  • Portcullis

    Stirling

    Built in stone as solid as the castle that it stands below, this former school is just the spot for a pint and a pub lunch after your castle visit. With…

  • Delivino

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    Just down from the square on the main street, elegant Delivino offers something for everyone, from Crieff locals to travellers looking for a light bite…

  • Birds & Bees

    Stirling

    This pub is a bit of a local secret; it's in a converted barn, hidden away on a back road on the city's northern fringes. There's faux-rustic decor and a…

  • Darnley Coffee House

    Stirling

    Just down the hill from Stirling Castle, this is a good pit stop for home baking, soup, vegan food and speciality coffees (no espresso machine, though)…

  • Dalmore Inn

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    One of Blairgowrie's most popular eateries, the Dalmore finds inventive ways to present the best of local produce, with dishes such as Arbroath smokie …

  • Breá

    Stirling

    Bringing a bohemian touch to central Stirling, this busy bistro has pared-back contemporary decor and a short menu showcasing carefully sourced Scottish…

  • Boathouse

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    The Boathouse serves brunch and lunch (plus dinner Friday and Saturday), mostly with an Italian or Scottish flavour, and there's a deck with a view across…

  • Mamma Mia

    Stirling

    This Old Town split-level favourite has a short menu of southern Italian cuisine augmented by weekly specials, which are definitely worth going for. It…

  • Pura Maison

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    Simply styled in shades of coffee and cream, this plain and unpretentious place takes the best of Scottish produce and serves it with a French flourish in…