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Cafe 1, Inverness, Highland

Cafe 1

4.8
4.8
2441 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Cafe 1
I have pleasure in offering you a unique, fine dining experience here in The Highlands at Cafe1, Inverness.

We take great pride in sourcing local ingredients - some produced by ourselves from our own Croft!

Our open plan kitchen turns quality Scottish produce into appealing modern dishes.

We are a restaurant that moves with the times.

All tables are re-booked 2 hours later.

Cancellation policy.
No shows will be charged at £20 per person Monday - Thursday £40 per person Friday & Saturdays.
Cancellations within 5 hrs of dining will be charged £15 per person with the restaurants discretion.

Norman MacDonald MBE
Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland
Proprietor

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Contemporary European, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Tue 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    01463 226200
  • Website
    http://www.cafe1.net/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    David Coubrough

Menu

Monday & Tuesday 3-9 Close 11 Wednesday, Thursday 12-2:30 & 5-9 Close 11 | Friday & Saturday 12:30-9 Close 12

Starters

  • Café 1 Fresh soup, bread cuillisse oil & balsamic £6.00

    • Tempura King Prawns, glazed lime, spicy oriental dip.£12.00

      • Chicken Liver Pate, sour dough, balsamic onion, apple & fig chutney.£9.00

        • Salt and Chilli Sticky Pork Belly, carrot, mangetout, chilli, lime and soy.£11.00

          • Courgette, apple, peanut & feta salad with basil & pul biber£9.00

            • Homemade Mushroom ravioli, petit pois, tomato concasse, parmesan & white truffle. V£11.00

              • Seared Scottish king scallops, British asparagus, semi dried tomatoes, cauliflower puree, nduja butter.£15.00

                • Café 1 style Cullen-Skink, smoked haddock, potato & leek velouté£10.00

                  • Gnocchi. Crisp confit duck, pak choi, teriyaki, chilli & spring onion.£12.00

                    • Freshly Baked Bread, Spiced Cuillisse Oil & Vinegar. £1.00

                      • Native Scottish Oyster, lemon, Tabasco, shallot Vinegar.£3.00

                        Side orders

                        • Hand cut chips £4.00

                          • Café fries £3.00

                            • Garlic Ciabatta £4.00

                              • Honey & Sriracha Chicken wings £6.00

                                • Calamari’s, lemon, mayo £6.00

                                  • Mac n Cheese (V)£5.00

                                    • Tempura vegetables (Vg)£5.00

                                      • Dirty Sexy Fries £6.00

                                        Main Courses

                                        • Spring Vegetable Risotto, ricotta salate, garlic crumb. V£15.00

                                          • Lemon & cherry tomato steamed Scottish halibut, nduja & samphire sauteed potatoes.£30.00

                                            • Angus Fillet Steak, crisp potatoes, mushroom duxcelle, shallot puree, sprouting broccoli, Port Jus.£40.00

                                              • Honey roasted Duck Breast, Chinese 5 spice waffle, duck confit slaw, plum puree.£28.00

                                                • 285g Angus Sirloin Steak, hand cut chips, green beans, crispy onion & peppercorn sauce.£32.00

                                                  • Posh Fish & Chips, Fresh Scottish Monkfish tempura, pea puree, black pudding, curry sauce.£25.00

                                                    • Paprika roasted garlic Chicken, couscous, harissa roasted vegetables, lime, yoghurt & pomegranate.£24.00

                                                      • Holly House Highlander Double Burger, brioche bun, sriracha mayo, crispy shallots, Isle of Mull cheddar, rocket, maple cured bacon, & hand cut chips. £17.00

                                                        • Wok Seared Spicy Vegetables, Udon noodles, chilli, lime and soy. PB£15.00

                                                          • Add Chicken £20.00
                                                          • Angus Beef Fillet Strips£25.00
                                                          • King Prawns £24.00

                                                        Last updated: 29 May 2024

                                                        What 2,441 people are saying

                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                        4.8
                                                        4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                        • 4.8Food
                                                        • 4.8Service
                                                        • 4.7Ambience
                                                        • 4.6Value

                                                        Noise • Energetic

                                                        Loved For

                                                        • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

                                                          Best Overall

                                                        • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

                                                          Best Food

                                                        • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

                                                          Best Service

                                                        • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

                                                          Best Ambience

                                                        • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

                                                          Best Value

                                                        • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

                                                          Good for business meals

                                                        • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

                                                          Good for groups

                                                        • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

                                                          Great for creative cocktails

                                                        • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

                                                          Healthy

                                                        • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

                                                          Hot spot

                                                        • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

                                                          Great for fine wines

                                                        • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

                                                          Romantic

                                                        • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

                                                          Good for special occasions

                                                        • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

                                                          Lively

                                                        • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

                                                          Scottish

                                                        • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

                                                          Most Booked

                                                        • Inverness

                                                          Best Overall

                                                        • Inverness

                                                          Best Food

                                                        • Inverness

                                                          Best Service

                                                        • Inverness

                                                          Best Ambience

                                                        • Inverness

                                                          Best Value

                                                        • Inverness

                                                          Good for business meals

                                                        • Inverness

                                                          Good for groups

                                                        • Inverness

                                                          Great for creative cocktails

                                                        • Inverness

                                                          Healthy

                                                        • Inverness

                                                          Hot spot

                                                        • Inverness

                                                          Great for fine wines

                                                        • Inverness

                                                          Romantic

                                                        • Inverness

                                                          Good for special occasions

                                                        • Inverness

                                                          Lively

                                                        • Inverness

                                                          Most Booked

                                                        Review summary

                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                        Cafe 1 in Inverness offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "friendly staff" and "amazing atmosphere." The menu features "creative dishes" and "fresh ingredients," making it a "favorite" among locals and visitors. Despite occasional noise, the "quality" remains "consistently high."

                                                        2,441 Reviews

                                                        1. Kerry

                                                          Inverness

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          First time here, had the pre theatre menu and it was amazing value for money. The food was delicious and the service was great

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                                                        2. Graham

                                                          Edinburgh

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 19 December 2024

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Absolutely magnificent, had the Christmas menu, an absolute treat, prawns, steak and Malteser crepe. An absolute treat.

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                                                        3. ian

                                                          VIP

                                                          Houston

                                                          17 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          17 reviews

                                                          Dined on 18 December 2024

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Always a 1st class experience with a good choice from the menu, great service and overall an enjoyable evening

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                                                        4. Liz

                                                          Edinburgh

                                                          1 review

                                                          3.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 13 December 2024

                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                          2. Food 4
                                                          3. Service 3
                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                          Food was good. Staff friendly but inexperienced and it was as obvious that they were trying to get us out of the restaurant asap. My friend hadn’t even swallowed her last mouthful when her plate was as whipped away. There was no way we were encouraged to linger. Restaurant not cheap so rushing meal and experience just not acceptable.

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                                                        5. Scott

                                                          Inverness

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 12 December 2024

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Food and service, superb, can’t recommend it enough

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                                                        6. Philippa

                                                          Inverness

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 11 December 2024

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Excellent food and service. Great atmosphere. Thank you

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                                                        7. David

                                                          VIP

                                                          Inverness

                                                          2 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          2 reviews

                                                          Dined on 10 December 2024

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          First Christmas dinner of 24! Cafe 1 (as always) does not disappoint. Great food - great wine - great service.

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                                                        8. Maggie

                                                          Inverness

                                                          4 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          4 reviews

                                                          Dined on 10 December 2024

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Always a warm welcome at Cafe1. The food us delicious and the staff are well trained and courteous.

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                                                        9. C

                                                          Inverness

                                                          3 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          3 reviews

                                                          Dined on 9 December 2024

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Perfect dining experience as always. Delicious food and attentive friendly staff. Still my favourite place in Inverness to eat.

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                                                        10. Linda

                                                          New York City

                                                          7 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          7 reviews

                                                          Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          The staff were and always are outstanding They go above and beyond

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                                                        FAQs

                                                        Cafe 1 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01463 226200.

                                                        Cafe 1 is rated 4.8 stars by 2441 OpenTable diners.

                                                        Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                        Make a booking

                                                        2 people
                                                        19:00
                                                        Booked 14 times today

                                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                                        Google Map for Cafe 1

                                                        75 Castle Street, Inverness, Highland IV2 3EA

                                                        Additional information

                                                        • Area
                                                          Inverness
                                                        • Hours of Operation
                                                          Dinner Mon, Tue 12:00–21:00
                                                        • Price
                                                          £26 to £40
                                                        • Cuisines
                                                          Scottish, Contemporary European, Steak
                                                        • Dining style
                                                          Casual Elegant
                                                        • Dress code
                                                          Smart Casual
                                                        • Parking details
                                                          Street Parking
                                                        • Public transit
                                                          7 minute walk from Inverness train station
                                                        • Payment Options
                                                          AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
                                                        • Executive Chef
                                                          David Coubrough
                                                        • Additional
                                                          Beer, Cafe, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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