Talk of the Town

The food

The menu moves between Scottish dishes, continental plates and Indian specialities, cooked with local produce. Seafood comes from Inverness fishmonger Iain Stewart and meat from Lochaber Larder. The kitchen is led by corporate executive chef Sinclair Pinto. The aim is to pair familiar Scottish cooking with Indian spice, so mixed groups with different tastes can all find something.

Drinks and setting

The restaurant opened alongside the Ambassador Hotel, a boutique conversion of two 1874 Victorian townhouses by the Black Sheep Hotels group. Drinks come from the hotel's library bar, with cocktails devised by mixologist Paul Morel. The riverside location makes it a good choice for an evening meal followed by a stroll along the Ness. The hotel itself has 14 individually designed rooms and suites, so staying over after dinner is an option.

Nearby

Ardross Terrace sits on the west bank, beside Inverness Cathedral and a short walk across the river from the city centre. The riverside paths lead south towards the Ness Islands, so you can walk off dinner on a summer evening. Grain and Grind and the Columba Hotel are also a short walk along the riverside.

Highlights

• Scottish-Indian and continental menu
• Highland seafood and meat suppliers
• Riverside setting on the Ness
• Cocktails from the hotel's library bar
• Next to Inverness Cathedral

Good to know

• The restaurant is inside the Ambassador Hotel on Ardross Terrace.
• Booking is advisable for evenings.

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