Reviews
What the press says about us:
- Gaby Soutar, The scotsman, 6th May 2011
"Excellent modern diner with accent on inexpensive daytime and eclectic evening menu. For some time now the consistently good place to eat in the centre."
- Peter Irvine, Scotland the Best 2010
"In Inverness, Rocpool is arguably the best restaurant of its type, a vibrant eatery serving fresh, tasty food in a relaxed, stylish environment A couple of courses with wine and coffee will cost around £30 in the evening, and they serve a very tasty and moderately priced lunch menu (ideal for impressing work colleagues over a business meeting). And don't forget to check out the chic unisex loos, another feature that further distinguishes Rocpool from its contemporaries."
- The List, 2011
"Out of town, a special award for refusal to give into cosy provincial second bestness must go to Inverness's rocpool ... Sunny cosmopolitan leanings shine out in Steven Devlin's cooking. There's a refreshing lightness and flair with things Italian - plus a passionfruit jelly to kill for." 9/10
- Joanna Blytham, Sunday Herald’s Good Foodie Guide 2002
"Since it opened in 2002, this effervescent Inverness brasserie has built a loyal fan base. Its winning formula relies on a prime riverside spot, overlooking the River Ness through walls of galss, a cool contemporary decor with lots of bare wood and bold colours, and a buzzy vibe of people enjoying themselves with friends and good food. The kitchen its repertoire of eclectic modern dishes on Scotland's matchless produce sprinkled with Mediterranean sunshine, plus a pinch of exotic spice here and there. King scallops might appear in the company of oriental duck ragu, oven-roasted pineapple, and sweet soy and lemongrass dressing with crispy shallops to start; there's lots going on too in a main-course fillet of John Dory with tomato and basil, shellfish butter, new potatoes and buttered vegetables. Hot lemon meringue pie cooked to order hits the spot for dessert." - theAA.com, 2011
"Not to be confused with the nearby Rocpool Reserve Hotel, this fizzy brasserie by the banks of the river Ness is shot through with metropolitan adrenalin. The kitchen adds some global zing to Scottish ingredients, matching roast monkfish and streamed cockles with spiced corriander couscous, serving poached halibut with crab risotto and brightening up rare beef salad with chilli-spiked tomato relish. Elsewhere, lamb cutlets are given an Asian edge with Bombay potatoes and curry vinaigrette, venison is paired with black pudding and wild mushrooms, and desserts bring on hot lemon meringue pie or white chocolate and coconut cheesecake. A short, upbeat wine list kicks off at £15.95."
- The Good Food Guide, 2011
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