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The Cornkist

➤ New Inn Hotel, AB41 9JD, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

Piatti • Food • Full • Steak • British

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"This place was heaving on a Wednesday evening, probably because there are so very few places in Scotland to eat out? Menu reads well with some interesting options. Service was good. The ubiquitous Haggis Bonbons were OK but weirdly sat on an Asian-Flavoured slaw of some sort, Steak Stroganoff with rice was creamy pleasant, but Crispy Chicken stir-fry was so overloaded with (bottled? sweet sour sauce that it was almost inedible. Perhaps stick to standard dishes if you eat here?"

Nazma Tandoori

➤ 19 Station Road, Ellon AB41 9AE, United Kingdom

Piatti • Pizza • Kebab • Mexican • Asiatic

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"**The Food:** The dishes are exceptional, offering a wide array of flavors ranging from spicy to sweet to sour, each with a unique taste and character. **The Atmosphere:** The restaurant boasts a traditional and classy ambiance. Its simple design, enhanced by thoughtful details, creates a welcoming and pleasant environment. **The Price:** The restaurant provides high-quality service, food, beverages, and additional touches that elevate the overall experience. For instance, the complimentary mint chocolate served after the meal is a delightful gesture. Honestly, I would be willing to pay a bit more for such a memorable experience. You truly get your money's worth here! **Overall:** Without a doubt, this is the best Indian restaurant in the Northeast! The chefs demonstrate exceptional skill, and the waitstaff is genuinely polite. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough—it's the only Indian place I visit now! Imran Harrell"

Meat Monsters

➤ Unit 21 Castle Street, Ellon I-AB41 9RF, United Kingdom

Piatti • Mexican • Seafood • European • Fast Food

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"The service here is outstanding. It's clear that everyone at Meat Monsters is passionate about their work. Alistair (I believe he’s the "Monster in Chief") was particularly enthusiastic and engaging, explaining the sauces, sharing insights about their craft, and even giving us hot sauce taste tests. His dedication shines through, and I genuinely hope the business continues to thrive! If you're considering a visit, I highly recommend it. There’s plenty of space between the tables, you can order food to your liking, and the staff all wore masks for customers' safety. This is a very special place, and we will definitely be back!"

The Coffee Apothecary

➤ Methlick Motors, Market Street, Ellon, AB41 9JD, United Kingdom, AB41 7PQ, Aberdeenshire

Piatti • Tea • Food • Coffee • Chocolate

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"We went following the review in a Sunday newspaper and felt slightly let down. As it didn't quite live up to the hype. The service was friendly and the young members of our group were made to feel very welcome. The coffee was good and there was definitely a choice. As with many coffee shops hard surfaces makes the place noisy. So it was sometimes difficult to have a conversation. Everything we ordered was fine and I would probably go again if passing but wouldn't go out of my way to go again. I had a sausage ciabatta which was mostly bread I left the lid. The cakes were all nice but heavy on the sugar. It was busy all the time so a favourite for people in the area. Booking at lunchtime is probably a good idea. If I hadn't read the review and their website I would probably enjoyed it more."

Mrs Smith's At Haddo

➤ Tarves, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom, AB41 7LD

Piatti • Food • Store • Coffee • Bakeries

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"I had gone to Haddo House expecting to have a coffee in the tearoom attached to the House. I had no idea that there was another option, situated in a small building just across from the car park. I went in quite late in the afternoon, thinking it might be closing, but I was able to order a coffee and chose a strawberry cupcake to go with it. The coffee was very flavoursome and the cake hit the spot with a generous amount of icing on top and a juicy berry. The staff were polite and pleasant, and it all felt very relaxed. There are also tables outside, which would be fine when the heavy rain passed over. At a cost of £4.10 it was at the inexpensive end of the range for such things. I was very pleased with my experience."