Rocpool

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  Lena Schelling

  ·1 month ago

  “Went here for dinner as a treat and it was sheer perfection. The scallops were 10/10, definitely one of the best starters I've had. The venison was so tender perfectly paired with a delicious sauce, haggis, potatoes and creamy parsnips. Great portion sizes as well. We were lucky to get a table roughly a week out from visiting but well worth booking ahead. Service was professional, accomodating and friendly. The team at Rocpool clearly know what they are doing from the service to the kitchen and the whole experience was brilliant. We will be back☺️ (Also to try the cocktails!)”

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  Rick Lupert

  ·3 months ago

  “We had a reservation at Rocpool on the evening of our wedding anniversary and our first night in Inverness in the middle of our 12 night Scotland adventure. The place was packed when we arrived for our early evening slot so doubling down on anyone's recommendation to make dinner reservations if you want to go to nice places in the North of Scotland. We were seated immediately. Everything about the experience was beautiful and delicious. I started with a Passionate Laddie Cocktail made with a peated whiskey and egg white. The texture reminded me of the Ramos Gin Fizz drink I had in New Orleans. It was well mixed but I didn’t taste smoke from the whiskey, The tomatoes in the "Green Salad with Cherry Tomato and Parmesan" we're amazing and, truly, the star of the salad which had a generous amount of shaved parmesan on top satisfying my cheese-mongering sensibility. I had the Cornage Cheddar and Feta Cheese puffs for my main. They were fried but delicate, served over mango with cooked pear. It was quite indulgent – like dessert for dinner My wife enjoyed the prawns dish she got, and the salmon as well served with perfectly cooked asparagus and really good mashed potatoes. Everything was beautifully plated and tasted great. Inverness is not huge and there are a finite number of finer dining restaurants. We ultimately chose this one as I'm a vegetarian and they had the most abundant options to choose from (including a separate vegan menu which I didn't end up ordering from as the options on the main menu served my desires for the evening. The tiniest disappointment – It was our wedding anniversary and I had put that on the reservation (as well as emailed in advance about it) and we didn't get a "happy anniversary" or any kind of acknowledgment of it. I mean we were perfectly happy to just be with each other, but it would have been nice. :) Otherwise this is undoubtedly one of, if not the nicest restaurant in Inverness.”

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  Tony Solano

  ·4 months ago

  “While in inverness, this restaurant must be one of the places to make reservation. Im sure there are others but what a fabulous place. I had tge best tomato soup. Yes, tomato soup. Friendly staff and delicious food. Well presented. Absolutely enjoyed it. Definitely make reservations.”

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  WT

  ·4 months ago

  “Tried the spiced crab & sweet corn soup, scotch fillet, roast monkfish, and crème brûlée – every dish was spot on. Easily one of the best meals in Inverness. Highly recommend the hot mains; desserts are good but standard, so I’d try something else next time.”

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  Mike Polyakov

  ·4 months ago

  “Fantastic place! Top notch place, I'm sure on its way to getting a Michelin star soon (except they'll have to decrease portions 😄) very interesting menu and everything we tried was great. Crab salad is a must have. Ask for Stephen for superb service. If you have to pick between this and Rover House, Rocpool every time (ok may be every 5th time go to House for happy hour oysters)”

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  Les Sogol

  ·4 months ago

  “Supurb dinner for 4 last night, the food, and I will allow the pictures to speak for themselves) service and staff were all above the norm. We made a reservation over a month ago from the states, but met another couple on our travels we wished to join us. We were told there was no way to increase the number in our party, but a cancellation came up and Shannon emailed me at once they could accommodate us. The cocktails, wine list and menu (see photos) were exceptional, and not just the meal, but the complete dining experience was a huge success. I’d like to single out Francesca, a young server with charm, poise, and people skills well beyond her years who was instrumental in making it a memorable occasion.”

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  Philip Elder

  ·4 months ago

  “Absolutely marvelous food, a feast for the senses. Delicious cocktails and desserts as well. Be absolutely sure to book in advance as there was a sign on the door indicating that they were full, on a Wednesday!”

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  Mark Held

  ·5 months ago

  “Rocpool was okay. Service was averave but not attentive. Scallop and chorizo was excellent, perfectly seared and prepared. Venison was ok, the haggis and sauce were terrific. Halibut was thin and slightly over cooked. Serving sizes were large and plating was strong. It was an ok stop.”

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  Joyce Liong

  ·5 months ago

  “I understand why they are fully booked. From the starters to the desserts, everything we ordered was delicious. I would highly recommend the seafood dishes as I think they are clearly the star of the menu.”

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  Sadia Kalam Labonno

  ·11 months ago

  “Absolutely amazing experience! The staff were warm, attentive, and made the evening feel special from start to finish. The cocktails were fabulous, every single one was delicious and beautifully presented. The food was truly out of this world, bursting with rich flavors and cooked to perfection. Every dish felt like a celebration in itself. I celebrated my birthday here and loved every bit of it. From the atmosphere to the service, everything exceeded expectations. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience!”

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