Best Restaurants in Perth and Kinross and Stirling

In total, there are 23 award winning restaurants in Perth and Kinross and Stirling, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Perth and Kinross and Stirling? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Perth and Kinross and Stirling is The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant in Crieff (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Mark Donald serves up award winning Modern Cuisine. The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant currently holds 2 Michelin Stars, 5 AA Rosettes and a rating of Exceptional in the Good Food Guide.

There are currently 2 listed Michelin Star restaurants in Perth and Kinross and Stirling consisting of 2 restaurants holding 2 Michelin Stars. There are also 4 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 22 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Perth and Kinross and Stirling consisting of 1 restaurant holding 5 AA Rosettes, 1 restaurant holding 4 AA Rosettes, 2 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 11 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 7 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled in the heart of Scotland, Perth and Kinross provides one with an extraordinary culinary journey marked by stunning landscapes and rich history. This rustic locale, with its ripened fields, fertile fishing waters and aged whisky distilleries, provides an abundance of fresh, local ingredients that are a chef's treasure. The region subtly stitches the ancient and modern on a culinary canvas, originating from the Picts to the modern Michelin Star chefs who are concocting ingenious and passionate plates. The haven for foodies, this area is wrought with prized restaurants such as 'The North Port' and '63 Tay Street' that harmoniously blend traditional tastes with contemporary innovation. Not far from Perth and Kinross, with the Grampian Mountains backdrop and on the banks of sparkling Loch Lomond, lies Stirling – a city blending history and gastronomy seamlessly. Here the culinary scene reflects the city's vibrant history as a former Scottish capital. The tradition of gastronomy in Stirling is not new. It's a place where numerous eateries, like 'The Birds and the Bees' and 'The Old Stables', pay homage to the region's traditional hearty fare with a new-age twist. They serve up dishes like haggis, neeps, and tatties alongside Scottish steak and ale pies, offering diners a taste of Scotland's unique culinary heritage whilst maintaining the reverence for fine dining. Indeed, both Perth and Kinross, and Stirling, offer a divine symphony of flavours, making them an abode for every food connoisseur.