Best Ice Cream in Ballater

4 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Rothesay Rooms
Rothesay Rooms
96/100 (602 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Scottish
European
Scottish
Gluten Free Options
European
Cafe
Vegan Options
Healthy
British
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Roast Beef
Puddings
Cake
Ice Cream
Soup
Beef Cheeks
Salad
Lamb
Scallops
Fish
Duck
Scones
Pork
Salmon
Panna cotta
Trout
Venison
Yorkshire Pudding
Cod
Truffle
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Halibut
Cullen Skink
Beef
Sit down
Healthy
Café
British
Scottish
European
Parking Available
Seating
Free off-street parking
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Mastercard
Free Wifi
Visa
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Breakfast
Drinks
Brunch
Lunch
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Mid-range
"Counter order place. Seemed to be an old train station. They even have a train car. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. The order was Smoked gammon..."
Benjamin Lugo Velez
"Polite and courteous service in a wonderful setting - a re-furbished Victorian railway station, as used by royalty. Good coffee and baking, with a..."
Derek Scott
"Best food we’ve had in years and incredible hospitality to match. The food is imaginative, unpretentious and delicious. Ross, Carolina and the team..."
Sri Chandran
"Loved everything about this place! Our meal was outstanding, our waiter hailed from Texas, which made for great conversation, and the atmosphere was..."
Sarah Goodman
"If you're into trains? This is the place for you to have a relaxing coffee or..."
Alan Robb
"Historically interesting. Lovely staff. Fresh..."
jintyjoy Orange
"Thoroughly enjoyed our visit here. The food is good, not incredible but fairly priced and generous portions. But the real draw is the beautiful..."
Simon Morley
"Lots of tourists off coach holidays use them...polite friendly staff..clean and tidy..choice on menu ok...depending how much you normally spend at..."
dawn dinsley
"What a wonderful unique place to visit.Beautifully restored and no more expensive than other restaurants. We had great cappuccinos. Friendly service,..."
Judy Linning
"Lovely atmosphere. Panini wasn't fully melted, but otherwise a nice spot for..."
Frankie Gibson
"A beautiful place with old style charm and real attention to detail. The quality of food was first class and the service very friendly and attentive...."
Braemar Media
"Excellent food, delicious wine, friendly and helpful staff. Couldn't really ask for..."
Steven Shorrocks
"Nice clean place the old station at Ballater , very friendly staff we had scone and coffee the scone were very tasty with jam and cream just enough..."
Sheilar Miller
"Great place to go for a coffee and the scones were delicious, nice friendly..."
Sheila Miller
"The Rothesay Rooms are owned by HRH the Prince of Wales, Duke of Rothesay, Prince Charles. Since opening they’ve won awards such as North East of..."
Sarah Takahashi
"Lovely Sunday lunch with some creative interpretations that came across..."
Scott Puddy
"I've thought long and hard about this and I have decided that my meal here Mid- November 2021 was the best meal I've had! Each of the member of staff..."
James Ball
"This was a beautiful anniversary meal. Beautiful fine..."
Maggie Wright
Shorty's Ice Cream Parlour
Shorty's Ice Cream Parlour
96/100 (698 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Sorbet
Ferrero Rocher
Ice Cream Waffle Cone
Roomijs
Ice Cream
Gelato
Biscoff Sundaes
Milkshake
Toffee Crisp and Chocolate
Cappuccino
Donut and Ice Cream Sundae
Doughnut and Ice Cream with Hot Nutella Sauce
Caramel Ballater Cream Ice Cream
Ballater Ice Cream
Cake
Scones
Sundae
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Mastercard
Accepts Mastercard
Visa
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Cheap Eats
"Cute shop, friendly staff and delicious flavours. They are known for their white chocolate flavour. I tried the Raffaello's and it is very tasteful,..."
Gitte Körnmann
"Great range of flavours with some interesting options. I had an amazing dairy-free chocolate ice cream that tasted like chocolate brownies! Their..."
Sophie Wilhelmina Jane
"We stopped by on the way home from a bike ride. The ice creams were delicious and they had a great selection for vegan friendly icecream which was..."
Frankie Cockayne
"Arrived in Ballater at the start of a holiday (staying in Dinnet) on a glorious sunny day. Having just bought provisions from nearby H.M. Sheridan..."
Mark Williams
"Outstanding ice cream, outstanding service. My son has a dairy allergy and the staff went out of the way to make sure no cross contamination..."
Paul Elliff
"A lovely wee ice cream shop in Ballater. Friendly, helpful staff who are happy to give recommendations. Lots of flavours available and the ice cream..."
Julia Bryce
"The best Ice Cream in Scotland. A variety of classic and original flavours, also offering other delicious options. Very thoughtful and caring when..."
Samuel Ives
"The two young ladies behind the counter were very polite, helpful and good fun. Loved the ice cream I had the gingernut..."
Gerry Wells
"Delicious ice cream and huge scoops! Wish we had discovered it earlier in our..."
Karen Stakesby-Lewis
"We had a strawberry sundae and 2 scoops chocolate absolutely fantastic i would rate it as nearly the best ice cream in Scotland 5 star review staff..."
STUART CONRAD OSTERMAN
"Excellent Ice-cream. Loads of flavours to choose. Just fabulous! Yummy yum yum! 😎..."
Mark Poley
"Shorty’s is a rare jewel in the crown of Royal Deeside. The owner is one of the nicest people and has such amazing creativity and flair. She..."
Joanof Arch
"super ice cream and amazing staff . so many flavours to choose..."
Helen Smith
"Still the BEST ice cream I've ever tasted. Been all around the world and have yet to find anywhere that can compete with Cheryl's ice creams. No..."
T H
"Yum! But they close at night so don't wait for..."
Carla McHattie
"Took my nephew and niece here. We were all very happy with our ice cream choices. We would certainly come back when next in..."
Douglas Ian Scott
"Best ice cream parlour going, always..."
rhys ward
"Delicious ice cream and kind..."
Eirin Driscoll
Courie Courie Bakery And Cafe
Courie Courie Bakery And Cafe
95/100 (185 ratings)
Dessert
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Tapas
Toasts
BLT
Ice Cream
Bacon Sandwich
Sandwiches
Cakes
Salad
Café
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Mastercard
Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Mid-range
"A lovely spot with friendly staff. We sat in the garden with our dog. The coffee is fantastic and the cake was too! We arrived too late for lunch..."
Alison Pottie
"Great little roadside cafe/bakery place around 4 miles from Ballater, very warm welcome from the staff on a chilly October morning. Extensive..."
Graeme Malcolm
"What a delightful place, with great coffee! I came for lunch and for their baked goods (which are both excellent), but their coffee took me..."
Pierre Phaneuf
"So lovely, we went back the next day. Soup the first day. The bakery had such a lovely atmosphere and we got to sit outside in the sun and chill...."
Laura Nicholson
"A little gem nearby the Muir of Dinnet. A Bakery with tables inside and outside where you can have some coffee, tea, cake or homemade pies. Also a..."
Karin Waske
"Lovely bakery with delicious croissants and coffee. Well worth a visit. Staff were efficient and friendly and our dog enjoyed it too. Make sure you..."
Jane B
"Absolutely the best food around. The staff are charming, helpful and efficient with a warmth and care unique to them. A visit to this bakery will..."
Agnes Marwood
"Lovely staff, nice location. We had a batch brew, which was a really good filter. I'd be interested to what beans they use because it was really..."
R Sab
"Really lovely little cafe & bakery! Friendly staff, great vegan options, good coffee. Really generous side of sourdough bread with our soup...."
Chris Henderson
"Exceptionally friendly service and wholesome individually prepared to order food. Interior has a homely, rustic feel and a small selection of..."
Richard Llewellyn
Clachan Grill
Clachan Grill
86/100 (2064 ratings)
Restaurants
Scottish
Vegetarian Friendly
Scottish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
European
European
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
10oz Ribeye w Chips
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sirloin Steak
Sunday roast
Smoked Salmon
Haggis
Puddings
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Cullen Skink
Cakes
Lamb
Soup
T Bone Steak
Fish
Salad
Vanilla Panna Cotta
Pork
Salmon
Spiced Apple Crumble
Onion rings
Crispy Squid
Sunday roast
Pan Fried Seabass
Beer
Haddock
Pork Terrine
Cider
Panna cotta
Sirloin Steak
Pâté
Roast Beef
Venison
Goat Cheese Appetizer
Breaded Haggis Bon Bons
Cheeseboard
Roast Beef
Burger
Menzies Pork Belly
Cheese Board
Dry Aged Angus Filet Steak
Roast Potatoes
Ice Cream
Risotto of Wild Mushrooms
Onion Rings
Hake
Sit down
British
Scottish
European
Gift Cards Available
Seating
Parking Available
Table Service
Free off-street parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
American Express
Full Bar
Mastercard
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Visa
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Dinner
Drinks
Lunch
Mid-range
"Beautiful and warm place with a roaring fire in the room. Food was super delicious! Scottish fare and good quality. Service was good but could be..."
Joseph Burt
"We were wowed by not only the food but the service and the ambiance. It was peaceful and delicious. A classy restaurant that is t too overbearing...."
S Wilhelm
"Outstanding meal! One of our best in Scotland so far! I had the lamb steak, and it was sublime! Cooked perfectly, with a delightfully mild yet..."
Bryce Porter
"A short walk from the town center. Very cosy restaurant with extremely lovely staff. Ordered the Sunday roast which was amazing. Do give this place a..."
Vance Liang
"Had a lovely meal here celebrating a family golden wedding. The staff were very good and nothing was any bother for them. Overall, it was a great..."
Irene Moore
"Wonderful staff and the food was excellent my calamari was beautiful and my pork was cooked to perfection and of course you must try the sticky..."
William Dillon
"Lovely tasty food, excellent staff, couldn't fault a thing for our Golden Wedding..."
Lynne Batchelor
"Enjoyed a fabulous Sunday lunch at the Clachan Grill. The food was well presented and packed full of flavour. The chicken breast was wonderfully..."
Matt
"Exceptional. Probably the best beef I’ve ever had. And we polished off the sticky toffee as well. Very good service, warm and welcoming. Highly..."
Fiora MacPherson
"I won't lie, I had high hopes for the food here before I even sat down and they certainly delivered! The food was amazing. The cod was perfectly..."
Sophie Wilhelmina Jane
"The food was very tasty - exactly what we needed after a day of hiking in the woods. We turned up dressed quite inappropriately for fine dining,..."
Sarah Erban
"Food very good and staff very friendly. We're here for a 50th family birthday dinner and Patrick with his staff couldn't have been more..."
Allan Summerfield
"Clachan Grill *a hidden gem* and one of the best restaurants in Ballater. After a long day of visiting Ballater, eating ice-cream and enjoying the..."
C D
"Very tasty food and good service. Felt a bit rushed -we had starters , mains and desserts. The whole meal lasted one hour . I suggest to leave a..."
J H
"We were having lunch today my husband and I and we enjoyed a lot. The food was exquisite, well presented and fantastic flavour, the staff was really..."
Belen Lopez
"Really nice staff and very attentive service! The menu price was completely worth it! The starter was very tasty and a surprise! We treated..."
Alexander Lang
"Absolutely delicious food. We sat outside because it was a lovely warm night and the view of the pine trees in the distance was wonderful. I had the..."
Poppy