Reviews in Orkneys and Shetlands

Accomplished cooking of quality ingredients. Starter of scallops generous, sweet meat and perfectly cooked. Trout with charred leeks and gribiche so balanced. I would have enjoyed more of the noodle/pickled shiitake with the lobster, liked the way it was served. Shared dessert rounded off the meal. If you love cooking great food, you’ll love eating at Hamnavoe

The food couldn't be faulted - it was delicious and exquisitely presented. It was a cosy, tasteful setting that should have made a perfect evening. However, the service was odd. We waited 45 minutes for our main meal . When we arrived noone took our coats though they assiduously took those of other guests. We were not offered the trout special though we could hear other guests were offered it. And noone asked if we wanted another glass of wine, despite others getting attentive treatment. We put it down to inexperienced staff but it made us feel a little second class.

All excellent . Delicious food, sensible portion size. Loved the background music.

Absolutely delicious food & wine. Lovely friendly service. Best place to eat on Orkney

We had two really nice dinners at the restaurant. The food is excellent and the wine and course advice were good. We recommend this place.

Absolutely perfect! Delicious food, wonderful flavours. Reasonable prices for the quality of the meal. Service excellent. Highly recommended

A superb dining experience, enjoyed by all 6 of us. Would highly recommend!

It was my sixth visit to this restaurant and I never have been disappointed. Their menu uses local products and is always beautifully cooked. All the waiting staff are very nice and gentle. I'm always looking for an opportunity to go there as it is a special place to me. Thanks to Eugine who set up this amazing restaurant in Stromness, we could have an amazing food experience anytime!

Unusual and delicious. Small menu, carefully chosen, meant food was completely fresh and full of flavour. Excellent, cheerful service. Highly recommended.

a lovely cosy restaurant , a wee walk along from the harbour. Being local its great to be able to take our visitors to a restaurant that we can be proud of, showcasing our fantastic island produce in a smart modern style

Great food. Catered very well for my wife who is dairy free.

Hamnavoe was that perfect dining experience that comes along once in a while and you wish it was your local restaurant. Fresh scallops, miso cod and lemon polenta cake were all magnificent washed down with a great pinot gris. Thank you to a fantastic chef and delightful staff- much appreciated!

Fantastic meal and great service. Have nonoroblems in recommending. Will definitely make a return trip.

A modest exterior hides an excellent dining experience. Such skilful blending of flavours and fresh ingredients. If we lived here would be back often. Very cheerful and good service, thank you.

Enjoyed a delicious meal at the Hamnavoe. This is a small restaurant which a great ambience. The food was exceptional and we enjoyed a bottle of Cote de Gascogne. The scallops and walnut ravioli are to be recommended. We last ate here over 20 years ago but we will be back soon!!

Beautiful cooking in a lovely room. The best food we had in Orkney and for a long time in London. The cooking is outstanding and service is friendly and helpful.

Declicious food, lovely staff. We are so lucky to have this wee restaurant in Stromness... we'll be lucky to get a table when summer visitors arrive!

My friend and I thought the meal we had was delicious. It was very much a special treat.