Cafe 1

4.8

2420 Reviews

£26 to £40

Scottish

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Lively
Good for groups

Welcome to Cafe 1
I have pleasure in offering you a unique, fine dining experience here in The Highlands at Cafe1, Inverness.

We take great pride in sourcing local ingredients - some produced by ourselves from our own Croft!

Our open plan kitchen turns quality Scottish produce into appealing modern dishes.

We are a restaurant that moves with the times.

All tables are re-booked 2 hours later.

Cancellation policy.
No shows will be charged at £20 per person Monday - Thursday £40 per person Friday & Saturdays.
Cancellations within 5 hrs of dining will be charged £15 per person with the restaurants discretion.

Norman MacDonald MBE
Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland
Proprietor

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Scottish, Contemporary European, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01463 226200
Website
http://www.cafe1.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
David Coubrough

Location
75 Castle Street, Inverness, Highland IV2 3EA
Neighborhood
Inverness
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
7 minute walk from Inverness train station
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Flat Iron Tuesdays
£14.50 per person
May 21, 2024 - Nov 27, 2024
Our fantastic Scottish Flat Iron Steak with a sauce.

Café 1 Fresh soup, bread cuillisse oil & balsamic £6.00
Tempura King Prawns, glazed lime, spicy oriental dip.£12.00
Chicken Liver Pate, sour dough, balsamic onion, apple & fig chutney.£9.00
Salt and Chilli Sticky Pork Belly, carrot, mangetout, chilli, lime and soy.£11.00
Courgette, apple, peanut & feta salad with basil & pul biber£9.00
Homemade Mushroom ravioli, petit pois, tomato concasse, parmesan & white truffle. V£11.00
Seared Scottish king scallops, British asparagus, semi dried tomatoes, cauliflower puree, nduja butter.£15.00
Café 1 style Cullen-Skink, smoked haddock, potato & leek velouté£10.00
Gnocchi. Crisp confit duck, pak choi, teriyaki, chilli & spring onion.£12.00
Freshly Baked Bread, Spiced Cuillisse Oil & Vinegar. £1.00
Native Scottish Oyster, lemon, Tabasco, shallot Vinegar.£3.00

Side orders

Hand cut chips £4.00
Café fries £3.00
Garlic Ciabatta £4.00
Honey & Sriracha Chicken wings £6.00
Calamari’s, lemon, mayo £6.00
Mac n Cheese (V)£5.00
Tempura vegetables (Vg)£5.00
Dirty Sexy Fries £6.00

Main Courses

Spring Vegetable Risotto, ricotta salate, garlic crumb. V£15.00
Lemon & cherry tomato steamed Scottish halibut, nduja & samphire sauteed potatoes.£30.00
Angus Fillet Steak, crisp potatoes, mushroom duxcelle, shallot puree, sprouting broccoli, Port Jus.£40.00
Honey roasted Duck Breast, Chinese 5 spice waffle, duck confit slaw, plum puree.£28.00
285g Angus Sirloin Steak, hand cut chips, green beans, crispy onion & peppercorn sauce.£32.00
Posh Fish & Chips, Fresh Scottish Monkfish tempura, pea puree, black pudding, curry sauce.£25.00
Paprika roasted garlic Chicken, couscous, harissa roasted vegetables, lime, yoghurt & pomegranate.£24.00
Holly House Highlander Double Burger, brioche bun, sriracha mayo, crispy shallots, Isle of Mull cheddar, rocket, maple cured bacon, & hand cut chips. £17.00
Wok Seared Spicy Vegetables, Udon noodles, chilli, lime and soy. PB£15.00
- Add Chicken £20.00
- Angus Beef Fillet Strips£25.00
- King Prawns £24.00

What 2,420 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Inverness / Scottish Highlands
Best Overall
Inverness / Scottish Highlands
Best Food
Inverness / Scottish Highlands
Best Service
Inverness / Scottish Highlands
Best Ambiance
Inverness / Scottish Highlands
Best Value
Inverness / Scottish Highlands
Good for business meals
Inverness / Scottish Highlands
Kid-friendly
Inverness / Scottish Highlands
Good for groups
Inverness / Scottish Highlands
Great for creative cocktails
Inverness / Scottish Highlands
Hot spot
Inverness / Scottish Highlands
Great for fine wines
Inverness / Scottish Highlands
Romantic
Inverness / Scottish Highlands
Good for special occasions
Inverness / Scottish Highlands
Lively
Inverness / Scottish Highlands
Scottish
Inverness / Scottish Highlands
Most Booked
Inverness
Best Overall
Inverness
Best Food
Inverness
Best Service
Inverness
Best Ambiance
Inverness
Best Value
Inverness
Great for brunch
Inverness
Good for business meals
Inverness
Good for groups
Inverness
Great for creative cocktails
Inverness
Healthy
Inverness
Hot spot
Inverness
Neighborhood gem
Inverness
Great for fine wines
Inverness
Good for special occasions
Inverness
Lively
Inverness
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe 1 in Inverness offers a delightful dining experience with its "excellent food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "great atmosphere" and "attentive staff," making it a top choice for special occasions. The menu features a diverse selection, consistently praised for its quality and creativity.

2,420 Reviews

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Vicky
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic service, very friendly and efficient. Food was delicious and would definitely recommend and go back
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Anne Marie
Inverness
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing first class food, service and great value for money
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Brian
Inverness
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have dined at Cafe 1 since it opened, too many years to remember. I have always told people (all people) that the best restaurant in Inverness is Cafe 1. I will reach my 70th year in a few weeks time and still hold the same opinion. It is not just a place to enjoy good food. It is the whole experience that is first class. Second to none. My wife, Frankie, and I were there for dinner a week ago. Frankie doesn’t do dairy so dessert is often a problem when eating out. Unfortunately the menu had been changed and the solution, a beautiful prosseco jelly with fruit, wasn’t available. 😢. Last night we we’re booked in for dinner with some friends. What was on the specials menu? Prosecco Jelly of course!! Just ask yourself how many establishments would go to that trouble just to make a couple of pensioners happy. Thank you so much Norman and all your staff.
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Julia
Inverness
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic food! There were 8 of us and the food came out all at the same time and very hot. The servers were very attentive and nothing seemed to be a problem for them. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will certainly be back.
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Ann
Inverness
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fabulous food as ever, service very good, all very attentive. The only downside to the restaurant is it’s alway very noisy & difficult to have a conversation - we will go back tho as we enjoy the food so much.
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Claire
Inverness
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always a great welcome at Cafe One. My companions were running a bit late and this was not a problem for the friendly staff who accommodated us with ease. Service was a little slow (may have been as a result of our lateness) and food was tasty and a great price for a 2 course lunch.
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graeme
Inverness
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit to Cafe 1 and very impressed. Excellent food atmosphere and service , particularly from Dean who was efficient and good crack and also the friendly lady who I assume is the manager. Well done, we will certainly return on our next visit to Inverness. Graeme Duncan.
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Emma
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service and value for money. Will definitely return
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Phillip
Aberdeen
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Friendly staff, lovely food, and a great wine selection - highly recommend a trip!!
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Derek
Inverness
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb ! Cafe one is always excellent with fabulous food, great ambience, and wonderful staff.
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FAQs

Cafe 1 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01463 226200.

Cafe 1 is rated 4.8 stars by 2420 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

75 Castle Street, Inverness, Highland IV2 3EA

Additional information

Neighborhood
Inverness
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Scottish, Contemporary European, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
7 minute walk from Inverness train station
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
David Coubrough
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafe1.net/
Phone number
01463 226200

Cafe 1

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Flat Iron Tuesdays

Starters

Café 1 Fresh soup, bread cuillisse oil & balsamic £6.00

Tempura King Prawns, glazed lime, spicy oriental dip.£12.00

Chicken Liver Pate, sour dough, balsamic onion, apple & fig chutney.£9.00

Salt and Chilli Sticky Pork Belly, carrot, mangetout, chilli, lime and soy.£11.00

Courgette, apple, peanut & feta salad with basil & pul biber£9.00

Homemade Mushroom ravioli, petit pois, tomato concasse, parmesan & white truffle. V£11.00

Seared Scottish king scallops, British asparagus, semi dried tomatoes, cauliflower puree, nduja butter.£15.00

Café 1 style Cullen-Skink, smoked haddock, potato & leek velouté£10.00

Gnocchi. Crisp confit duck, pak choi, teriyaki, chilli & spring onion.£12.00

Freshly Baked Bread, Spiced Cuillisse Oil & Vinegar. £1.00

Native Scottish Oyster, lemon, Tabasco, shallot Vinegar.£3.00

Side orders

Hand cut chips £4.00

Café fries £3.00

Garlic Ciabatta £4.00

Honey & Sriracha Chicken wings £6.00

Calamari’s, lemon, mayo £6.00

Mac n Cheese (V)£5.00

Tempura vegetables (Vg)£5.00

Dirty Sexy Fries £6.00

Main Courses

Spring Vegetable Risotto, ricotta salate, garlic crumb. V£15.00

Lemon & cherry tomato steamed Scottish halibut, nduja & samphire sauteed potatoes.£30.00

Angus Fillet Steak, crisp potatoes, mushroom duxcelle, shallot puree, sprouting broccoli, Port Jus.£40.00

Honey roasted Duck Breast, Chinese 5 spice waffle, duck confit slaw, plum puree.£28.00

285g Angus Sirloin Steak, hand cut chips, green beans, crispy onion & peppercorn sauce.£32.00

Posh Fish & Chips, Fresh Scottish Monkfish tempura, pea puree, black pudding, curry sauce.£25.00

Paprika roasted garlic Chicken, couscous, harissa roasted vegetables, lime, yoghurt & pomegranate.£24.00

Holly House Highlander Double Burger, brioche bun, sriracha mayo, crispy shallots, Isle of Mull cheddar, rocket, maple cured bacon, & hand cut chips. £17.00

Wok Seared Spicy Vegetables, Udon noodles, chilli, lime and soy. PB£15.00

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