Scottish restaurants named among best by Good Food Guide
Discussing the list, the publication wrote: "These are the neighbourhood gems – independent, warm, and welcoming – where good food and genuine hospitality go hand in hand.
"The kind of place you find yourself recommending to everyone you know."
The full list of the UK's top 100 local restaurants can be found on the Good Food Guide website here.
Scottish restaurants named among UK's best for 2025
In total, 13 Scottish establishments were named among the UK's top 100 local restaurants, which were:
Barry Fish, Edinburgh
The Dory Bistro, Pittenweem
Fin & Grape, Edinburgh
The Free Company, Balerno
Gloriosa, Glasgow
The Gordon Arms, Selkirk
Leftfield, Edinburgh
Mara, Aberdeen
The Palmerston, Edinburgh
Pomelo, Edinburgh
Redwood Wines, Dunkeld
Tide & Thyme, Tighnabruaich
The Whitehouse, Lochaline
Out of those 13, Redwood Wines was named the best local restaurant overall in the country.
Discussing the spot, the Good Food Guide shared: "Redwood Wines is everything a local restaurant should be: warm, welcoming, and quietly exceptional.
"Run by husband-and-wife team Roseanna and Morgwn Preston-Jones (she's a Dunkeld native, he's a Californian-born chef), this charming spot in the gateway to the Highlands has transformed the village's old post office into a wine bar and kitchen worth travelling for.
"Grateful locals wrote to us praising the 'world class' hand-rolled pastas, thoughtful wines and standout hospitality.
"And there's beauty in its balance — you're just as welcome dropping in for a glass and a bite midweek or settling in for a slow Saturday night supper."
It has also been well-received on Tripadvisor, earning an almost perfect 4.9/5 score from 60 reviews.
Speaking about their win, Roseanna and Morgwn said: "We are truly honoured to be recognised by The Good Food Guide this year.
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"We pour our heart and soul into every aspect of Redwood and sharing that passion for food and wine fills us with great joy. We love Dunkeld, our loyal customers and visitors alike."
Another wine bar in Mara (located in Aberdeen) was highlighted by the guide for its "hugely knowledgeable team", which "help diners relax into the experience".
Meanwhile, The Free Company in Balerno was praised for its progressive values, "amazing atmosphere" and the "inspiring and enterprising" young team.
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