Collinsons Restaurant

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Excellent service and food is as perfect. All guests thoroughly enjoyed the excellent food”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Michelin guide? Not quite We went to Collinsons for our daughter’s graduation as a family of four plus the grandparents. The restaurant appeared well reviewed and we trusted it had been long established in Broughty Ferry. At the point of reservation we were asked for a deposit of £20 per head, which at a set price menu ended up being about 50% of the lunch price with no indication under what circumstances, or at what notice, that would be returnable – not found on the website and person on the phone could not answer the question. The suggestion from them was that it was likely a non-returnable deposit in any circumstance. This was never clarified but the deposit was paid. We booked for 1:00pm although we arrived a little earlier at around 12:50. No problems, as the restaurant was virtually empty but soon filled up with most people, it would appear, had, like us, been to the graduation ceremony in Dundee. We had parked in a small public car park just round the corner from the restaurant, which allowed parking for up to 2 hours (no return within one hour). We thought this would be adequate. It turned out not to be so and after two hours we had to move the car. Fortunately, there was a free parking space just across from the restaurant but it allowed parking for only 45 minutes. We thought that would be sufficient but clearly not. We were there for 2 hours and 45 minutes and yet still had no time for coffee (or risk receiving a parking fine). Food was well prepared and presented but not, we would say, anything brilliant or exceptional as one might expect from the Michelin guide reference for the restaurant. The biggest disappointment with this restaurant was the overall service. We were seated quickly and we received bottles of water promptly. Butter was put on the table but we did not receive any bread for at least another 20 minutes or so, and only after we asked! This was served individually by a man armed with tongs administering piece by piece, two-inch square blocks of focaccia bread per person. As any good Italian, and anyone with knowledge of good cuisine, will tell you, focaccia is not served with butter, it is already well prepared with olive oil (or should be). The much awaited focaccia turned out doughy (had it been defrosted?). Later, when the starters were served, we asked for more bread, particularly as the grandmother at our table had been served soup with no bread. We were told that there was no bread available, as they only allowed one piece of bread per person for every booking. There was no option to buy a side portion of bread, nor any other food for that matter, and we were left hungry for another hour before the main course was served. When this arrived, it appeared well-cooked and it tasted good, although the appearance of the sea trout was that very close to a piece of salmon of the kind you buy in supermarkets that we had to ask… The dish was quite small, and we could have done with a side portion of vegetables, which of course was not available. Eventually when we reached the pudding, some at our table ordered a pavlova where again the meringue looked ‘just like’ the meringue you purchase in Tesco (though we cannot say for certain that it was, at that point we could only but wonder). The pudding was just as basic as that, with some red fruit on top but without cream (!!) or ice-cream or any other addition to enrich a rather solitary piece. Throughout the meal which lasted for 2 hours and 45’, we drank a bottle of Piedmont Blange (£35), and the butter remained staunchly on the table, angrily staring at us. We left hungry, dissatisfied and without coffee. We were the first ones in the restaurant and the last ones to leave because the service was ridiculously slow. We expected good food, we got an average set meal. Not an experience to repeat.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Lovely, elegant space. Friendly staff. The waitress was aware that one of our party had coeliac disease and required gluten free options and advised the person of their options. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The portion size was good and the food well presented with wee cheffie flourishes.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “A fabulous restaurant. We've been here a few times now and the food and service is always phenomenal. I would highly recommend a visit here”

• G

  Google user

  ·11 months ago

  “What an amazing found for lunch in Dundee. Small restaurant with great service and super tasty food. Wine by the glass list a bit limited but it does the job. Parking just around the corner. Had the venison for main, and it was just delightful!”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “Always good food. We were greeted by welcoming staff. They attended to quickly and regularly. We chose the 3 course menu. I had pork belly to start, conditions duck for main and white chocolate croissant pudding for sweet. My friend had chicken, chorizo ballotine, then fillet of trout and joined me with the same sweet. It was all brilliant. Its one of the best restaurants in this area.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “We visited Collinsons for dinner after my graduation. It is rare to visit a restaurant these days where everything from the service to the food is faultlessly executed. Here it is. Each course was perfect. The service was friendly and the ambiance relaxed. I wish Collinsons was closer to London!!”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 years ago

  “3 course lunch is great value and it’s possibly the best meal I have had in the Tayside area. Wine list compact but definitely something for everyone. Well worth a visit.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 years ago

  “We specified it was our anniversary and loved that they decorated the plate. All food hot, delicious and very pretty. The only alcohol offered was wine, no cocktails or spirits and the restaurant was full and with a buzzing atmosphere but it became quite warm inside.”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 years ago

  “Rather fine food, just as advertised ,in a stylish modern setting. The chief is producing some very tasty dishes. The Shetland scallops not to be missed. Wine selection good and not over priced. Service was efficient and friendly. I would certainly eat there again”