Scottish restaurant named one of best locals in UK
BEST OF THE BEST
BEST OF THE BEST Scottish restaurant named one of best locals in UK
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AN INCREDIBLE Scottish restaurant has been named among the best local eateries across the UK.
A list of the best local venues up and down the country has been compiled by experts at the Good Food Guide.
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Redwood Wines in Dunkeld was ranked the best local in Scotland
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Experts were highly impressed with the independent wine merchant and kitchen
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And they've included everything from seafood restaurants to diners with hearty pub grub to show off the best of what Britain has to offer.
Experts, in partnership with Square, broke the final list into regions to crown winners in each area.
And the list of winners was then revealed at the Good Food Guide's annual awards.
Coming in as the best in Scotland was Redwood Wines, which is a beloved wine shop, bar, and restaurant situated in Dunkeld.
The restaurant is located on Bridge Street, close to the historic Dunkeld Bridge in the idyllic village in Perth and Kinross.
Experts at the Good Food Guide gave it an overall 'very good' rating after being impressed with its delicious food.
The venue, which serves up modern European dishes, also scored high in the uniqueness and warmth categories.
This independent wine merchant and kitchen offers up monthly wine tastings to customers as well as gourmet food.
There is also a bundle of homeware and gifts on offer for customers to buy, including wicker carriers, Bags for Life and vintage corkscrews.
It is also famous for its rotisserie chicken, which is served with dripping potatoes and available for takeaway.
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Rating Redwood Wines on their website, the Good Food Guide said: "Sitting at the heart of Dunkeld's bustling main drag, you could easily stroll past Redwood's unassuming, whitewashed frontage.
"Inside the village's former post office, the light, fresh space centres around a long banqueting table, a pair of oak-topped bars, and a few spots for smaller groups, all tucked in beside an enticing, eclectic wall of wine.
"This is a carefully curated selection that is overtly at the heart of Roseanna and Morgwn Preston-Jones' creation, and a hugely enjoyable part of any visit.
"The menu may be concise, but the food is joyous.
"Alongside excellent renditions of wine-bar staples such as olives, local cheese and charcuterie, a duck liver mousse is silken and rich, while a salad of shaved carrot and marinated beetroot deftly balances sweetness with sesame, nigella seeds and bright citrus.
Top local restaurants in Scotland according to the Good Food Guide
HERE is the full list of the top local restaurants mentioned in the Good Food Guide. Redwood Wines, Dunkeld (Scotland winner)
Barry Fish, Edinburgh
Fin & Grape, Edinburgh
Gloriosa, Glasgow
Leftfield, Edinburgh
Mara, Aberdeen
Pomelo, Edinburgh
The Dory Bistro, Pittenweem
The Free Company, Balerno
The Gordon Arms, Selkirk
The Palmerston, Edinburgh
The Whitehouse, Lochaline
Tide & Thyme, Tighnabruaich
"Pasta features frequently. Fazzoletti also might be served two ways".
Redwood Wines has also racked up a number of positive reviews online from delighted customers.
Many have taken to the popular rating site TripAdvisor to gush over the popular restaurant.
One person said: "Loved this small restaurant, so professionally run in such a relaxed manner. Food was delicious, wine choice was great too. We will definitely return!"
Another added: "Very impressive in every aspect. Welcoming, friendly service. Fab menu with all dishes cooked fresh to order. Superb wines!! Delicious! Wonderful, relaxed ambience. Just wow! Can't recommend Redwoods highly enough."
Someone else wrote: "Amazing food, delicious wine and great service - all done by one talented man. A memorable experience, we'll definitely be back! If you're in the area, it's a must!"
While a fourth chimed in: "Absolutely amazing from start to finish. Decor, atmosphere, drinks, food, pace, location…all of it. We loved it. We'll be back."
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