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Batty's Baps Cafe

➤ 35-36 High Street, IV15 9HL, Dornoch Highlands, United Kingdom

Piatti • Cafés • Sushi • Kebab • Asiatic

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"I discovered this restaurant on Trip Advisor and with Halloween approaching, it seemed like the perfect time to visit while passing through Dingwall. The Halloween decorations did not disappoint, with pumpkins and spooky decor adorning the cozy cafe. Our brunch began with a friendly visit from Morgan, the neighbor's spaniel, looking for a treat. We each enjoyed a breakfast roll (or 'bap') and coffee, with my choice being bacon and hash browns with a flat white, and my Scottish husband opting for lorne square sausage with a mocha. The food was excellent, but the standout was the coffee, which was perfectly smooth and velvety. We also took home some mint aero cheesecake for our daughter, who decided to sleep in instead of joining us on the trip. She gave it high praise, which is saying a lot coming from someone who would rather sleep than visit a place like Bath's Baps just because it's close to Halloween."

Highland Farm Cafe

➤ Farm Cottages, Mountgerald, Dingwall, IV15 9, United Kingdom, IV15 9TT, Dornoch Highlands

Piatti • Food • Cafe • British • Scottish

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"The venue is located at Mount Gerald. Now, I wouldn't mount Gerald if he was glazed in honey, but would go back for the vegan fish and chips or, indeed, many of the other enticing items on the menu and the friendly and very efficient service. The value for money out competes many like for like venues and the quality and innovation is exemplary; who can imagine giving tofu a fishlike and flavourful consistency and then wrapping it in outstandingly crispy beer batter. Then there is the artisan gift shop and fine art prints. And the view is breaktaking, sitting high above the Cromarty Firth, just east of Cromarty Bridge, with views towards Dingwall and Conon Bridge, and the mountains beyond Fairburn, Faebait and Aultvaich filling the horizon. All in all, a wonderful experience that I hope to enjoy many times in the future."

Cottage Bar Restaurant

➤ Hood St, IV7 8EB, Dornoch Highlands, United Kingdom

Piatti • Pub • Food • Cafés • Steak

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"Stopped to look on Google for somewhere to have lunch and found we were only 5 minutes away, so gave here a try. The food was lovely (I had eggs royale and my partner had the steak onion baguette. Service couldn't be faulted polite, friendly and very helpful. I think our waiters name was Cameron. We also had a young lady bring our meals out who was also very polite and friendly. We asked if it were possible to have some desserts to go and this was also arranged for us. Definite 5 stars"

Miss Ying Thai Food Shop

➤ 16 Tulloch Street, IV15 9JZ, Dornoch Highlands, United Kingdom

Piatti • Thai • Food • Cafés • Asian

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"Miss Ying's is a gem of a restaurant that showcases what can be accomplished in a small space. Their menu may be compact, but it is filled with a diverse range of dishes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients that are expertly prepared with passion and skill. In my opinion, Miss Ying's is hands down the best dining option in the area. Even simple dishes like the spring rolls and prawn toast are taken to a whole new level here, and the satay sauce is absolutely fantastic. As someone who is in town for work, I am truly disappointed that I won't be able to enjoy food like this back home. While typical Chinese, Indian, and kebab takeout options may be popular, they can often feel repetitive. Miss Ying's offers a refreshing alternative for those looking for light, flavorful, and satisfying meals that leave you feeling good about your choices. If you're craving fresh, delicious food that sets itself apart from the usual takeout fare, Miss Ying's is the place to go."

Café India Brasserie

➤ Lockhart House, Tulloch St, Dingwall IV15 9JZ, IV15 9JY, United Kingdom

Piatti • Cafés • Asiatic • Mexican • Fast Food

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"This restaurant use to be excellent at lunch time offering a set two course meal with authentic dishes to choose from. Having visited recently I was So disappointed as they offered a Buffet lunch which would suggest you got to select from a buffet table,...one would not expect too much for the (I think it was) per person but the buffet came straight from the kitchen on a side plate, the starter in the form of a couple of pieces of chicken which had no authentic Indian flavour, there was a tiny chicken wing, two little chicken nuggets? and I think it was a pakora all cold. Having asked us if we wanted vegetables or meat for the main again three dishes appeared from the kitchen all chicken, I asked the waiter what curries they were, he pointed to each one and said sweet, medium and spicy, having tasted the sauces they were like nothing I've ever tasted from an Indian restaurant, the portion of rice for two was measly and the Nan Bread just acceptable. I didn't think much of the service as I felt the waiter didn't want me to ask question. It's obvious that a budget has come into play because of lost revenue due to the pandemic but what false economy as people will not return if this is what is presented it's insulting to offer such poor, inadequate food when once it was excellent. I doubt I shall ever go back there."