The Birnam Brasserie

Delivino

➤ 22 High Street, PH3 1DF, Perth Kinross, United Kingdom

Piatti • Pizza • Pasta • Italian • Vegetarian

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"Went in for just coffee, ended up having a couple of cocktails and a small taste of the food on offer. We were not disappointed. We tried a small fish and meat plater both were well served and were sufficient for the four of us to enjoy a small snack of salmon smoked trout fish, pickle or spicy meats all garnished with a small salad and bread. Not the best of descriptions I'll grant you but suffice to say our impromptu coffee turned out very nice indeed."

Strathearn

➤ The Gleneagles HotelPerth and Kinross PH3 1NF, Auchterarder, United Kingdom

Piatti • Pizza • Cafés • Seafood • European

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"We stayed here for a wedding and it was just incredible. The attention to detail is unmatched and the decor is amazing I did ask front of house for some stockists but, predictably, everything is made bespoke for Gleneagles The service was absolutely impeccable from the wedding dinner to the breakfast I couldn’t fault it at all. The food is delicious and perfectly prepared The rooms are sumptuous and well appointed Well worth the trip if you’re treating yourself it’s a truly beautiful place to experience."

Cafe Kisa

➤ 128 High Street, PH3 1AA, Perth Kinross, United Kingdom

Piatti • Cafe • Italian • British • Scottish

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"Diverted to Auchterarder for a break from a long journey on the A9 and what a gem of a place this is! Its rare to find this sort of quality cafe nowadays and Cafe Kisa is obviously a very popular location place to meet for a meal or afternoon tea. Luckily there was a table free but if you plan to visit for any length of time on a Saturday it's probably best to reserve. There's an extensive food and drinks menu. The coffee, tea and cakes we had were excellent. Also great service and tables and floor were kept continously clean while we were there. Toilets were also spotless. Did not park opposite but in the main car park a short stroll away. It was free and despite being a peak season Saturday there were free spaces."

The Birnam Brasserie

➤ Auchterarder I-PH3 1NE, United Kingdom, PH3 1NF

Piatti • Cafés • Mexican • Seafood • Fast Food

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"Very cute lunch spot tucked in the Gleneagles hotel. For apps we split the buratta and it came out very cold and fresh. The Scottish salmon was perfectly cooked (beware no sides served with it, just some tomatoes). So it’s a bit on the pricier side. My friend ordered the Salmon Risotto. The risotto was perfectly cooked but I think it had a little too much herbs (thyme) taking away from the creaminess of the risotto and the flavor of the salmon. Overall the ambiance is very picture esque, but it is a but pricey. Service was great!"

Strathearn At The Gleneagles

➤ The Gleneagles Hotel, Perth Kinross, United Kingdom

Piatti • Fish • Meat • Steak • Coffee

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"Stayed at Gleneagles so booked into try their various offerings. Booked this for a Monday night hard to get a table despite it being half empty but at the last minute they could easily fit us in at the time we wanted… make your own mind up on what they were playing at! Waiter super friendly and attentive thought decent start despite mediocre reviews. That’s where the good bits ended. £100 for 3 courses excluding sides. Reasonable selection for every course with caviar needlessly added on at the drop of a hat for a hefty fee. Food was poor. Starters were perhaps the best bit and they were not great! Onion tart and a cheese soufflé. Onion tart sweet with nice accompaniments but luke warm so made it an unusual eat. Cheese soufflé was eggy and scrambled not nice at all. Onto mains duck and the roast of the day beef short rib. Beef was tasty with a nice subtle mustard sauce. The duck was cold and uninspiring for somewhere trying to be elite. The sides were a disaster! First they brought the wrong ones then said have them anyway we will get yours. These came as we finished the main course. I had said not to bother as we were practically finished but they still gave us them. They shouldn’t have bothered as the potatoes were rock hard, I don’t think they had really touched the pan. They were also tasteless. Dessert was a take on a Jaffa cake and a souffle. The chocolate orange dessert was far, far too big which made it a tough eat. The soufflé wasn’t that light and eggy like the starter. Needless to say we didn’t hang around and asked for the bill. The head waiter advised he had removed the cost of the sides as we had ordered more but they took a while to arrive! I politely explained that it was the mistake of HIS staff as they had brought the wrong sides and that I had instructed them not to bother getting the correct ones. He explained he was not aware of that. I signed the bill wishing we had removed the tip but alas the main waiter covering our table was very good. Overall 5/10. They are trying to be something they are not. Fine dining this is not. For the price point the food is poor, cold and uninspiring. Surroundings are pleasant with live music. Staff attentive but with a head waiter not fully aware of what is going on. Disappointing to be accused of ordering more sides when we didn’t and because they took so long they were doing us a favour by removing them from the bill! Don’t waste your time or money coming here. Spend more and get a table at Andrew Fairlies where they do know how to treat you and food or go to the steak place!"