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The Kitchen Restaurant

4.5 (88)
£26 to £40
Scottish
15 Huntly St, Inverness, Highland Council IV3 5PR

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The Kitchen Restaurant

4.5
£26 to £40
Scottish
Inverness

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
The Kitchen Restaurant is a stunning venue, spread across three floors, located in the heart of Inverness, offering breathtaking views of the River Ness and Inverness Castle.
As an independent restaurant, we pride ourselves on serving modern Scottish cuisine, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create seasonal and flavourful dishes.
Whether you're joining us for a relaxed family meal, a romantic date night, or simply to enjoy freshly prepared food in a beautiful setting, The Kitchen provides the perfect atmosphere for every occasion.
Our friendly and attentive team look forward to welcoming you to enjoy exceptional food, expertly crafted cocktails, and a carefully selected wine list.

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Kitchen Restaurant.

4.5

4.5
(88)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Romantic

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Great for scenic views

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Good for special occasions

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Scottish

  • Inverness

    Best Overall

  • Inverness

    Best Food

  • Inverness

    Best Service

  • Inverness

    Romantic

  • Inverness

    Good for special occasions

  • Inverness

    Scottish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Kitchen Restaurant offers a "gorgeous" setting with stunning river views, making it a standout dining experience in Inverness. Guests praise the "fantastic" food, with innovative dishes and local ingredients. The service is consistently described as "excellent," enhancing the overall dining experience. Highly recommended for both ambiance and culinary delight.
88 Reviews
  1. Francesca Gold

    London58 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal at The Kitchen. I had the soup (chickpea and roasted pepper) to start which came with sourdough and burnt butter which was delicious. My orzo pasta with courgettes was similarly good. The service was efficient and very friendly. A great evening.

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  2. Melissa

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were traveling from Boston and found it a nice opportunity to "cross the bridge" on Sat, after spending so much time on the other side. This restaurant is gorgeous. It felt like we had our own private floor with service people. The food and wine were fantastic, as was the service. Totally recommend for everything!

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  3. Steven

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience from the minute we walked through the door at The Kitchen. We were given a choice of tables to choose from as we had booked for lunch at it had just opened to the public, so we chose a window seat looking out over the river onto the castle. Very ambient indeed. The background music was soft Irish folk music which took us back to our recent couple of trips to Dublin, so smiles all round. Service was great and our server was very knowledgeable about the food and helped us to make our mind up with her wonderful descriptions. Soup and sourdough bread for starters with whipped butter that tasted of Scottish tablet. How did they do that..marvellous introduction to the Kitchens food. The soup immediately got my tastebuds going, no seasoning required as it was delicious the way it was. Next course was the eggs benedict with hollandaise, bacon and croissant..beautifully presented. Again, delicious to taste with the most flavourful bacon I've ever tasted. The croissant was wonderfully flaky, the eggs done to perfection with a wonderfully jammy yolk and the hollandaise just so tasty. Finished off with some Scottish Cranachan. Made with juicy raspberries and two shortbread rounds at the side. This was our first visit to the Kitchen and it wont be the last. Great service, well priced considering the level of skill and knowledge that went into the food, I cannot praise this restaurant highly enough. We'll be back to sample the evening menu soon. I hope this place goes from strength to strength. A jewel in the highland crown for sure.

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  4. Anne

    Inverness / Scottish Highlands1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 22 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The staff were really nice and very accommodating, however we sat with our jackets on as it was very cold,also although my main course was nice my friend didnt enjoy his at all ,the lamb was tough and fatty,we didnt enjoy the starters , also we didnt think the menu was good. Not a good choice

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  5. Janis

    Portland / Oregon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were so pleasantly surprised by the quality of food and the staff at this little gem. Not your typical Scottish food that is on everyone’s menus but more innovative. Nice details. With an upstairs table, we could enjoy the river view which is another reason to visit. The only thing I would do differently is a small lighting change. The track lights were brightly reflected in the floor to ceiling picture window making the view a wee bit obstructed. An easy fix! Otherwise it’s a 10 for us!!

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    Devon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, beautiful presentation and flavour, and a varied menu. The £25 two course menu looked really good value, though we chose from the à la carte! Staff welcoming, friendly and perfectly attentive. Fab location overlooking the river Ness. Definitely recommend, we’ve visited several times now and never been disappointed. Oo, and the butter served with the bread is amazing!

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  7. Elizabeth

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kitchen is a great restaurant in Inverness. I had dinner there two of the five nights I was in town. The space is nice and has great views especially from the top floor. The food was great; the servers were friendly. One of the best!

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  8. Paul

    Hertfordshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 5 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, lovely food, helpful and very pleasant waiters and waitresses. Slightly spoiled by another customer with a very loud voice on a nearby table.

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  9. Michele Gold

    Toronto / Ontario6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 4 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Waitress was rushing us out. Wouldn’t provide any extra mint sauce for the lamb.

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  10. Christopher

    Leicestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly professional service Food superb. Super view over the river.

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FAQs

Casual dress is the guide at The Kitchen Restaurant, comfortable, relaxed clothing is entirely appropriate.

Yes, The Kitchen lists vegetarian (V), vegan (VG) and gluten-free (GF) dishes on its menus, for example Chickpea Falafel (VG) and Selection of Ice cream and Sorbets (VGA, GF); guests also note good accommodation for gluten-free and vegan requirements.

Yes, The Kitchen is well suited to a date night, with upper-floor river-and-castle views, a modern Scottish menu and several guests recommending it for special occasions and date nights.

The seabass is a standout, it appears on the current menus and multiple guests praise the Kitchen’s seabass preparations.

The Kitchen Restaurant is a three‑floor riverside venue with large windows and sweeping views of the River Ness and Inverness Castle; guests also praise the warm, attentive service.

Yes, The Kitchen offers a set/price-fixed menu and an Early Evening menu, which guests praise for value and quality.

Yes, The Kitchen presents itself as suitable for relaxed family meals, and multiple guests report visiting with children (including an 11‑year‑old and a one‑year‑old) and helpful staff.

Yes, The Kitchen offers expertly crafted cocktails and a carefully selected wine list, and guests frequently mention enjoying cocktails and wine with their meals.

Aim for an evening table on the second floor, reviewers say the upstairs window tables give the best views of the River Ness and Inverness Castle, especially on a sunny night.

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The Kitchen Restaurant

4.5
£26 to £40
Scottish
Inverness

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
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