Reviews in Scotland

Great pre theatre menu and the staff are very efficient and so helpful Def be back

Christmas dinner for 4 pensioners on 16/12/22. Food pre-ordered but on hearing what the soup of the day was, one of our party asked to change to the prawn cocktail - absolutely no problem at all. The courses were served timeously and there was no pressure for us to vacate the table afterwards (which can sometimes be a pain after spending a fair amount on meals and drinks). The staff were friendly, efficient and courteous. Certainly getting back to it’s pre covid high standards.

First time at the Ravelston, booked a table for 2. Greeted by a young lad very friendly and polite. The waitress and waiter take took food order were nice and friendly. The food ordered was hot and very tastey. Defo would go back again..

Booked for Christmas lunch for 6. Had to amend to 4 on day. Arrived 5 minutes early table was not ready but just went to bar. Table ready in 10 minutes. Had pre ordered meals as requested but nothing had appeared after 25 minutes. Had to ask then food arrived quickly. Starters were delicious mains -all Turkey and trimmings-were lacking the pigs in blankets but delicious just the same. Desserts again were lovely. Bill arrived without drinks round but that was rectified when asked. Staff were friendly and helpful but having ambient music was quite loud. Good value meal all round

The cronies dining room was very festive and cosy as it was so cold outside. The waiting staff were polite and friendly and we got our meals in good time. The food was generous and very tasty. It was freshly cooked and I’m sure home made on the premises. It arrived to our table hot and was presented nicely: I thought the menu was very well priced and I’m definitely going back in the new year.

Our party of 11 had a super evening. The festive Dinner was absolutely delicious (4 different main courses were chosen) and the service was excellent. I would thoroughly recommend it.

Had the festive menu with wine and it was delicious. No complaints, staff lovely and wouldn't hesitate to recommend

Had 2 great meals here. Lovely ambience and friendly staff. Food cooked fresh with pan Asian flavours very subtle & excellent. Lobster fab, nut roast scrummy, especially mushroom gravy. Highly recommend this restaurant in Stromness, Orkney. Open part week so get a booking in.

The Hamnavoe is now our regular restaurant of choice. Eugene has created wonderful menus for the Thursday Anju night, Friday and Saturday delicious meals and show- stopping roasts on Sundays. Service led by Morag is spot on and wine lists are intelligently thought out. All in all an excellent place.

First time visiting Ravelston House on 10th December 2022. The waitress that greeted us was rude and unfriendly then walked away when i said we had a table booked. Another waitress then came over and showed us to our seats who was more friendlier. The first waitress who greeted us came to take our drinks order and again was rude and unfriendly. I think some training on customer service would be beneficial. The food was lovely, I had the half haddock which was a generous portion size whilst the other two in our party had burgers which they both enjoyed too.

We’ve visited twice and both times found that the reality lived up to the excellent word of mouth. The food is imaginatively prepared with top quality ingredients. The staff are on top form. The wine list looked tempting; pity I was driving…

Staff very attentive from the minute we arrived. Service was very good. Food was really good. Well presented, hot, and good portions. Nice clean friendly restaurant. Would definitely come back.

Lunch for three, food was delicious and staff couldn't do enough for us. Lovely atmosphere, small negative was that we were seated under the jukebox which was a bit loud.

A very disappointing meal, moved to the bar area a week prior to 9th December which was fine but the bar was extremely cold that my mum had to eat her meal with her coat on. There were no menus on the table nor place settings. We had to pay for our meal when we ordered again something we would not have done if dining in the restaurant. We made 2 orders of sea bass, the vegetables were so crunchy you couldn’t cut through them, the mushy mint peas lacked mint (no mint whatsoever). The potatoes as described on the menu we had 3 half potatoes per portion and the poached eggs were rubbery, cold and yolk solid. We also ordered the pork fillet again the vegetables undercooked and mash potato cold. We reserved my grans 90th for 38 people last January and I personally have been back but after my experience on Friday I would certainly be reluctant on returning and recommending. Truly disappointing.

Saturday 10th December went for a meal at the ravelston. Staff friendly and service was great. Both had steak pie which was the best I have had in a very long time. Well done to the chef as this was lovely especially when having to cook for Xmas party which was going on in function room at the same time. Had drinks afterwards in bar which was really busy, staff pleasant and polite. Would definitely recommend x

Great staff service with a suitably varied menu to choose from.

Absolutely fabulous meal and such lovely attentive staff. Will be back.