Best Restaurants in The Cairngorms

In total, there are 4 award winning restaurants in The Cairngorms, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in The Cairngorms? 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 The Cairngorms is The Restaurant at The Old Manse of Blair in Blair Atholl (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Scott Davies serves up award winning Modern Cuisine. The Restaurant at The Old Manse of Blair currently holds a standard Michelin Guide listing and 2 AA Rosettes.

There are currently no restaurants holding a Michelin Star in The Cairngorms, however there is 1 restaurant holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 3 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There is currently a single listed AA Rosette restaurant in The Cairngorms which holds 2 AA Rosettes.

Nestled in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, The Cairngorms presents an unspoilt haven rich with culinary delights. Steeped in a centuries-old custom of cooking with the land, the gastronomy heritage here can be traced back to the days of hunting and gathering. The area's relatively untouched landscape provides a bounty for contemporary chefs, breathing life into traditional dishes and fostering innovation in the kitchens of many a celebrated restaurant. From mountain-caressed venison to whisky distilled from the crystal clear rivers, dining in The Cairngorms is an immersive experience in the enchanting charms of the Highlands. A tour down the restaurant lanes of this region offers you not just a feast for your palate, but a delectable voyage into the enigmatic history of Scottish cuisine. To dine in one of the establishments here is to be welcomed into a hospitable and warm tradition, rich with earthy flavours and remarkable attention to detail. Indeed, The Cairngorms region is undoubtedly a unique culinary nook of the United Kingdom.