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Cafe 1, Inverness, Highland

Cafe 1

4.8
4.8
2471 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Contemporary European, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Coubrough

What 2,471 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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Overall

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Food

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Service

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Ambience

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Value

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Good for business meals

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Innovative

  • 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

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Lively

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Most Booked

  • Inverness

    Best Overall

  • Inverness

    Best Food

  • Inverness

    Best Service

  • Inverness

    Best Ambience

  • Inverness

    Best Value

  • Inverness

    Good for business meals

  • Inverness

    Innovative

  • Inverness

    Good for groups

  • Inverness

    Hot spot

  • Inverness

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Inverness

    Great for fine wines

  • Inverness

    Romantic

  • Inverness

    Good for special occasions

  • Inverness

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inverness

    Lively

  • Inverness

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe 1 in Inverness consistently delights diners with "outstanding food" and "attentive staff." Known for its "amazing atmosphere," guests appreciate the extensive menu featuring local produce. While occasional service hiccups occur, the overall experience remains "fantastic," making it a highly recommended spot for a memorable meal.

2,471 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, we have the perfect meal in café 1 with great service. Food was lovely and hot, tasty and no rush to get us out of the restaurant. Great value for money

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  2. Suzy

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely evening we spent at cafe one. The food as well as the service was fantastic. It was a special evening made even better by their warm welcoming hospitality. Definitely a place to go if you ever venture to Inverness city centre.

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  3. Kim

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience at Cafe 1, food was outstanding and the service fantastic!

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  4. Jennifer

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to cafe one after it was recommended to us by a very nice man on a train ride up from Edinburgh. We showed up early and they graciously accommodated us. We decided to try what our waiter recommended which was the lamb and the monkfish. My husband had the lamb and it was tender and beautifully presented. I had the monkfish in a delicious broth surrounded by mussels and shrimp. I am still trying to figure out exactly what the ingredients were because I’m sure I will crave this dish when I am back in the United States. The atmosphere, wait staff, and of course the food is worthy of 5 stars. Thank you Cafe One (and our friend Mr Hall for the recommendation and scotch!)

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  5. Susie

    Inverness

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Poor service due to 1 meal that was served nearly 10 minutes before everyone else and then the final meal arriving 10 minutes after others had finished their meals (only after asking for it!) Constantly having to ask over and over for drinks that were already ordered. We visit Cafe 1 often and unfortunately this was the worst service we have ever received. Although the late meal was offered as complementary it still spoiled the vibe. Food was very good to be fair and complements to the kitchen but the service needs to do better

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  6. Bob

    Inverness

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience each and every time. Keep going back

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  7. Jack

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dining experience in Inverness, great service and incredible food.

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  8. Dawn

    Inverness

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A warm welcome with great service throughout. Delicious meal

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  9. Moira

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful meal for Valentine’s Day, staff very attentive.

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  10. Matthew

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, service was top class! They couldn’t do enough for us

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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 2471 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Cafe 1

75 Castle Street, Inverness, Highland IV2 3EA

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Contemporary European, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Coubrough
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