Reviews in Scotland

service and food was amazing

Very nice meal served by very nice staff

Booked S&C for a large group meal. Service was good, food came out in a timely fashion and everyone in the party enjoyed their meal. Would go there again.

We’ve lived in Orkney for 6 years and this was the best meal we’ve had locally. The food was a great mix of local produce with some Asian flavours. Service was friendly and efficient. The price was towards the upper end of Orkney restaurants with the food being better than some of their more expensive competitors. We’ll return soon.

It was nice to be back after many years. The food was solid, top-notch. We did miss the creativity that we remembered from our earlier visit a bit — i guess that’s just a sign of the times. Service was dedicated and capable, albeit slightly inexperienced, or so it seemed. The coffee was lacking a bit for a restaurant of this caliber.

Went here before heading to theatre. Nice mix on the menu as kids don't like steak. Nice atmosphere, good service.

Absolutely historic scallops starter. So good - had it as a desert as well. Loved the pickled mushrooms lifting both starters and main course. Main courses well executed maybe missed the heights of the starter and service not polished but friendly. Great place in Stromness.

The food at Hamnavoe is excellent, well-cooked and thoughtfully presented. A combination of local ingredients and imaginative combination made the meal a delight. Some aspects of the restaurant gave the impression that it was not as settled as it could be (and I noticed that they were advertising for help front-of-house). The service, whilst friendly, was a bit amateurish, with the napkins and cutlery simply dumped on the table in front of us (and cheap paper napkins at that); while our service was prompt, I noticed that the adjoining table’s guests had to repeatedly go up to the desk to request things (both their wine and their bill). It is undoubtedly Stromness’s best restaurant, and probably the best in Orkney. We would gladly eat there again.

A delicious meal - wonderful fusion British/Asian. Beautifully cooked. Waiting staff very friendly and attentive. Thank you. Have booked again.

We were very happy with food and service for dinner. Breakfast was average.

Gorgeous food and very kind service staff. I have food allergy and the Chef selected in advance which dishes were right from me. My favourite course is the lobster: absolutely delicious. It’s a tiny and cozy restaurant, so reservations are reccomanded.

Another wonderful evening at the Hamnavoe! We asked to change the table setting to suit our group better and staff were extremely accommodating. The quality of the fish cookery is exceptional and the Easter influences bring a lightness and zing. Best in Orkney by a long way, one of the best in Scotland!

Lovely meal, food and wine were great and staff were very helpful and friendly.

We had a fantastic meal at The Ravelston. Excellent value for money. The 2 courses for £17 was great. The fish was huge, fresh and well cooked. The duck was amazing. Great portions and excellent service. Would highly recommend

Lovely meal, fantastic staff

The food was terrible chips were sogy onion rings were drench in oil and hust batter stake had to be sent back wasnt cooked properly atal realy disappointed wouldn't ever go back and waiting staff were terrible to definitely would not recommend this place

Service was great our waiter was very professional and courteous Food was excellent Will definitely come again