Restaurants in the Cairngorms National Park
The restaurants of the Park pride themselves on being able to bring you the freshest local ingredients turned into the most mouthwatering dishes. From beef, venison and salmon to salads and strawberries, it's all right on their doorstep!
Within the Cairngorms National Park, you have an abundance of award winning restaurants catering for every taste. If it is fine dining, a quick snack or a lazy Sunday Lunch you will not be disappointed by the choice of our restauants. There is fine Scottish cooking and also International flavours available. We have some great places for your family to eat and relax. If you are looking for afternoon tea, a huge slice of chocolate cake and coffee after a day on the hills check out the places to eat in and around the Cairngorms National Park listed below.
1. CairnGorm Mountain - The Ptarmigan Restaurant
The Ptarmigan Restaurant is located at the Top Station of CairnGorm Mountain railway. The highest restaurant in the UK, it is open for evening Ceilidh...
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2. Old Bridge Inn
The Old Bridge Inn, on the banks of the Spey, and on the road to the ski slopes, offers a roaring log fire, regular live music and great atmosphere, a... more >
3. Aspects Fine Dining Restaurant and Bar
Open daily for breakfast and dinner, Aspects is the signature restaurant at Macdonald Aviemore Resort. Delicious menus comprising the best Scottish ... more >
4. Dalrachney Lodge Hotel
Eating at Dalrachney augments the Highland experience with our use of the best of fresh local produce.
Our menu offers a wide choice featuring local ...
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5. The Druie Restaurant Cafe at Rothiemurchus
The Druie takes its name from the sparkling burn that flows behind the restaurant carrying mountain water from the Cairngorms down to the River Spey. ... more >
6. CairnGorm Mountain - Ceilidh Evenings
These very popular ceilidhs will return this July and August. Enjoy a traditional 3 course Highland buffet followed by dancing to a ceilidh band....
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7. The Garth Hotel
Our renowned A la Carte restaurant is open every day, serving the very best local produce, freshly and imaginatively prepared by one of the leading Ch...
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8. The Foresters Restaurant at Landmark Forest Adventure Park
Make sure that The Foresters Restaurant at Landmark is high on your list of great value eateries in and around the Aviemore Area. We specialise in fre...
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9. The Boat Hotel - Osprey Bistro and Bar
Eat, drink and feel merry in our award wining Osprey Bistro and Bar.
Poached, squeezed, pressed, steamed, grilled, wilted, roasted, battered and se...
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a. Giovanni's Italian Ristorante
Experience a real taste of Italy! Set within Macdonald Aviemore Resort's Aviemore Inn, this inviting Italian restaurant serves authentic pizza and pas... more >
b. Spey Valley Carvery
Just off the resort's Reception area and next to Spey Valley Shopping, the country-kitchen style Spey Valley Carvery is open daily for breakfast and l... more >
c. Boathouse Restaurant
On the shores of Loch Insh, recently voted as one of the top five views from any restaurant in Europe, 100 seater log cabin and glass fronted balcony ...
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d. Seafield Lodge Hotel
Situated away from the humdrum of the main street our Lodge Bar and Seafield Highland Restaurant is a popular destination for many diners. Offering qu...
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e. Muckrach Lodge
THE RESTAURANT at MUCKRACH serves beautiful dishes made from the best quality local ingredients. Most of our meat and poultry comes from within thirty... more >
f. Grant Room Restaurant at Hilton Coylumbridge
Relax amid period decor and local artwork and try a rib-eye steak or fresh salmon in the Grant Room restaurant at the Hilton Coylumbridge hotel. Enjoy... more >
g. La Mangiatoia Restaurant
Rustic Italian trattoria serving traditional homemade pasta, and pizza dishes in atmospheric surroundings. Dine beside a wood burning stove in winter ... more >
h. Clubhouse Cafe @ Craggan Outdoors
Freshly prepared hot and cold food : licensed: views to Cairngorms and Cromdales: warm welcome and relaxed atmosphere: 15 mins from Aviemore. ... more >
i. t a s t e . . Coffee Shop
We provide the yummiest homemade cakes, excellent coffee, fresh tasty soups, rolls and fillings. We are open five days a week from 10:00 til 17:00, w... more >
j. Braemar Moorfield House Hotel - Restaurant
We have a simple philosophy to offer exceptional food at reasonable prices in a relaxed and informal restaurant which is also open to the public. All... more >
k. Rowan Tree Hotel
We are delighted that our meals are enjoyed by so many of our guests who appreciate our simple and wholesome but varied and interesting Scottish m...
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