At Old Pines - Highland

After our first night of walking on the Great Glen trail, we dined at this restaurant. We enjoyed a 5-course menu, with options for my wife, who is vegan, and for myself, as a pescatarian. Each course was beautifully presented and full of flavor. My wife's dishes included celeriac, asparagus, artichokes, and wild garlic, while mine featured trout, garlic ravioli, and a dark chocolate mousse. The prices were great and there were plenty of options for everyone. The setting was wonderful, with goats outside wandering around as we dined. Overall, the food was excellent and it was the best dining experience of our trip.

On first arrival we were very impressed as it is situated amongst beautiful scenery . We were hoping to dine for lunch , but unfortunately, only drinks cake were served , as they only offer dinner . The young waitress that served us was so pleasant . Unfortunately my latte was luke warm, the slice of cake was nice, but a rather small slice . The atmosphere was rather tarred by the ‘off’ attitude of what appeared to be a blonde lady in charge , she appeared to be irritated diners were walking in asking for lunch , and abruptly advised them it was drinks of cake only ! in the hope it appeared, they would leave Initially, we thought it would be a lovely place to return for dinner , as the views were spectacular, but on enquiry, we were told they are usually fully booked , so we left it at that and didn’t feel encouraged to proceed further

We went for diner as we found the setting lovely. The starters were mean in quantity, someone took the scallops and got 2, someone else took the venaison carpaccio and got 4 tiny slices. The main dishes were good and with the right quantity, The deserts were tiny as well and the cheese platter not good at all, with dry and slaty cheese. It was very disappointing for the price we paid,. They seem to aim for high end but they are not there yet.

The Old Pines Hotel Restaurant is located in a charming environment. While we dined, we were visited by ducks and goats passing through the garden. The cuisine was delightful, beautifully presented, and featured excellent flavor combinations.

This is a delightful restaurant in a stunning location that offers some of the top dishes in the area. The staff welcomes you warmly upon arrival and provides excellent service throughout your meal. Overall, a very enjoyable experience.