Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Dundee
15 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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"3 course lunch is great value and it’s possibly the best meal I have had in the Tayside area. Wine list compact but definitely something for..."
Garry McComsky
"We specified it was our anniversary and loved that they decorated the plate. All food hot, delicious and very pretty. The only alcohol offered was..."
Becca
"Excellent tasting, well cooked and presented food in clean modern, comfortable surroundings. All our dishes were delicious so I'm not sure you can go..."
Phil McC
"This is a gem of a restaurant.
It has appeared in the Michelin Guide several times, with good reason.
We arrived almost 30 minutes early on a Friday..."
Kevin Moore
"Rather fine food, just as advertised ,in a stylish modern setting. The chief is producing some very tasty dishes.
The Shetland scallops not to be..."
Paul Wilcox
"Dinner tonight was not outstanding as I had expected it to be. Entrees we’re excellent. Venison main was significantly under-seasoned, though well..."
John Guy
"Lovely restaurant with great tasting well presented food. Staff were welcoming and friendly. I would highly recommend and would certainly love to eat..."
Aileen Murray
"Best restaurant I have been to.
Food is amazing with great choices. Fabulous service and well..."
Sheila Brankin
"Went for lunch with my wife and I must say best meal we've had in a long while, service was excellent as well. In our opinion it must be one of the..."
Ewan Macdonald
"Excellent meal, friendly and professional service this is the place to eat in Broughty Ferry. Good use of local produce and an excellent atmosphere...."
"Good food. Great place, nice surprise. Thought I was being dragged to another garden centre cafe but this is a cut above the other places I usually..."
Keithadamsy
"Good service food arrived promptly, lively decor. Milkshake was delicious, sandwich made from fresh baguette and grilled bacon. The salad sauce..."
Remeus
"INCREDIBLE! Treated my parents to lunch for their anniversary in their garden with a lovely takeaway from Jessie's! Meze platter and two baguettes..."
Byron Boyd
"First time here and we will definitely be back. Lovely grounds and interior, warm and welcoming. Staff friendly and helpful. Food (especially cake)..."
Isabella Millar
"Delightful afternoon tea at Jessie's Kitchen, great choice of teas, GF easily catered for, amazing cakes in a cosy setting with friendly service..."
E D
"Loved it here. Can't believe I haven't been before. My sister took me for our lunch. The food was delicious and the service was fantastic. Will..."
LeeAnne Davidson
"Fantastic place, throughly enjoyed breakfast and takeaway..."
Ruth Trotter
"First time at jessie's kitchen friendly staff great cakes nice location nice garden to sit at tables to have coffee or lunch realy like places only..."
louise Dublin
"Just want to say a huge thank you to the lovely assistant who made my cake that extra but special when I mentioned it was my birthday! Only been a..."
Jillian Balgowan
"Had a lovely afternoon tea here this afternoon. Cakes are yummy. But the scones are so good, and come with loads of cream, I hate when places are..."
Caroline Mitchell
"That Mezze box and toastie was awesome! Jessies going above and beyond again!!! Would give more than 5 stars if I..."
Danny S
"Great experience, loads of nice choices...."
Brian Taylor
"Visited here a couple of times over the past 2 weeks and both times have been amazing. Great atmosphere and even better cakes & salads. Love Jessies..."
Graeme Fish (fishypro)
"Always lovely food and good service. Plenty of choice for..."
Sarah L
"Lovely spot for breakfast with a view. We booked morning tea and it was..."
sharlene tait
"First time we have been to Jessie's Kitchen but won't be the last. Pleasant surroundings and staff. We had afternoon tea and it was lovely, with nice..."
Albert Findlay
"Fantastic place for breakfast if visiting Dundee. It's in Broughty Ferry, about a 10 min drive out of the city centre but well worth it. Extensive..."
SlowReader Jo
"Friendly staff, good menu with healthy options, fresh soups, sandwiches & wraps, or more hearty good including a healthy sharing platter, pulled pork..."
Lewis King
"Delicious food, good value for money, in a beautiful location with great service. Something a little bit different and..."
Susan Fotheringham
"Visited Jessie's Kitchen last month on request by my gran, and had a lovely experience. When we arrived we hadn't reserved a table and were told it..."
Barrelman House Burger with Bacon Cheese and Haggis and Pepper Sauce
Fish
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
Mac and cheese
Barrelman House Burger with Cheese
Onion rings
Hummus
Fish & Chips
Tacos
Puddings
Sandwiches
Buddha bowl
Mac and Cheese
Steak Frites
Soup
Burger
Fajitas de pollo
Bean Tacos
Fried
Hand cut chips
Prawns
Fish & chips
Steak Pie
Haggis
Fajitas
Beef
Sit down
British
Scottish
Contemporary
International
Bar
Pub
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Stopped in here for dinner yesterday evening, largely attracted by it being dog friendly.
Most tables were reserved, although people hadn’t yet..."
S W
"Great find, really good menu, plenty to choose from, staff really friendly, toilets clean. Would highly recommend 👌..."
Angie Keen
"An oasis of sunshine on an otherwise bleak, rainy day. Stopped in here en route to London from Aberdeen. Great vegan food, generous poke bowl at a..."
Jonny
"Went for lunch midweek. Greeted by a helpful cheery young lady. Ordered steak pie.
Was lovely. Good price. Good service and helpful with local..."
David
"Always a friendly welcome, nice chatty staff (especially the younger staff) and a good range of drink options. Mac and cheese always good here, my go..."
Mishal Dattani
"We came late od Sundays, and staff was very friendly and with very good knowlegde of drinks. We had couple rounds of single malts and they were very..."
Edina Kobiljak
"Dined on 16th September 2022, first night in Dundee and didn't disappoint! Food was exceptional, perfect size that filled just nicely. Presentation..."
Regan Inglis
"We were a family group of 10. The staff were very accommodating.
We were seated behind the bar where there was not much atmosphere.
The food we could..."
Stacey Hill
"Staff was very kind to accommodate people in a busy night although they had a lot to do. Savoury cocktails, also alcohol-free options. Food portions..."
Vicky Sánchez
"Good food, good drinks, Thursday night chill vibes and service was excellent. Would recommend an elderflower mojito or an expression martini. Decent..."
"Lovely restaurant and tasty food. Got the five course taster menu for my birthday and loved every minute of..."
Jennie Westerberg
"Great service, with a smile and flourish.
I went here for a birthday dinner, and the courses themselves were reasonably sized, and extremely tasty...."
Tony Roper
"Absolutely stunning! Couldn’t fault a single thing during the whole
Menu - we had the 8 course tasting menu - everything was fabulous!! Each time..."
Lorna Cummings
"This was my birthday treat. The staff are attentive, knowledgable and friendly. The food, every single course, was amazing. The menu is not extensive..."
Liz Steen
"My girlfriend an I has dinner in Castlehill for her birthday and it was sublime. Each and every dish was served perfectly on time and was more than..."
Joan Corrons Lopez
"My husband and I visited Dundee for the day and we wanted to enjoy a meal 🍴 at this Restaurant as we heard about it from a Netflix program.
I..."
Ally
"Food cooked with love, and a sense of fun. And attention to detail - everything single thing was excellent - including the bread, the wine, the wee..."
ashleigh griffin
"Enjoyed this restaurant very much, good priced for Michelin recognition, couldn't serve my usual after diner cocktail (rustynail), tried mixers..."
Michael Quinn
"This is one of my top places to eat in Scotland. Fantastic menu, reasonable price , great wine and superb service. Castelhill facilitated for my..."
Evil G
"Amazing restaurant, lovely..."
Harriet
"We had the 8 course tasting menu and the food was fantastic throughout. Lovely friendly staff in a comfortable relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend..."
John MacManaway
"Amazing experience in Scotland
The food is sophisticated and Inventive. All the ingredients are cooked with the respect of the product. The service..."
Sandrine B
"Found on a random walk around Dundee in search of food. Nice intimate setting with a distinct decor. Words escape me when it comes to the menu...."
Douglas Myers
"Dundee's only real fine dining restaurant. Under head chef Graham Campbell, who has a great passion for seasonal, local and sustainable ingredients..."
West Coast Mussels & Clams Pancetta Saffron Mouclade
Duck
Soup
Pork
Duck Bob Bond and Ham
Oyster
Parfait
Trio of Scottish Shellfish
Risotto
Pork Belly
Tayberry Sorbet with Coconut Crumb
Mussels
Scones
Sea Bass
Monkfish Cheek
Salmon
Sorbet
Red wine
Crab and Lobster Pot
Chocolate Fondant
Pork Belly
Burger
Café gourmand
Penne
Puddings
Scone
Mackerel
Cake
8oz Flat Iron Steak
Venison
Hummus
Confit Lamb Shoulder
Monkfish
Beef
Foie Gras
Tasting Menu
Scallops
Hake
Squash Soup
Sit down
British
Scottish
European
Contemporary
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Seating
Street Parking
American Express
Table Service
Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Visa
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fine Dining
"A warm welcome & polite service throughout our meal. We were served our food at a reasonable timing, however when it started to get a bit busier we..."
Lucinda Hawkins
"We used our Christmas voucher for a 6 course tasting menu tonight.
Food was excellent, hot salmon starter, pork belly next, the scallops, main was..."
Tam Ferry
"Awesome food and lovely staff. We didnt get one of the best tables, everything else was spot on. Woukd recommended to anyone wanting some top end..."
Andrew Mckernan
"Went by car from Perth, plenty of parking in the street and round the corner. Got a space right in front. 6 course taster menu. We had a voucher so..."
Joseph Kincaid
"Food was amazing as always. Service fantastic, lovely, helpful and attentive. Greatly entertained by couple next to..."
J Cat
"We had a wonderful meal at the Tayberry today. We had the set 3 course Lund, my friend having the vegetarian option which they kindly provided. The..."
Vanessa Adams
"Very friendly staff and excellent food for lunch. Beautifully presented and very tasty! Lovely view from the front of the restaurant overlooking the..."
Annabel Bradford
"Lovely food and decent portions for fine dining. Our waitress didn't know much about wines on menu but got manager who could advise. Service pretty..."
Wendy Rae
"Food was excellent. Service was good although the waitress was still very much a work in progress but very friendly. We had the festive lunch but the..."
Barbara Winter
"Went here for my girlfriends uni graduation meal and the service and food was without equal. Excellent service with great guidance. The wine flight..."
Stewart Manzi
"Food was great but it was..."
marean Latto
"Absolutely delicious meal here. The staff are welcoming and attentive. I liked the theme of the restaurant. The personalised plates, along with..."
Mich
"Best meal I have ever had.
Took my daughter for her Birthday and we both loved the food, service was amazing and atmosphere perfect.
WE have been..."
Sandra Mclaughlin
"Visited on a weekday night about 6 o'clock, place was relatively busy and service was excellent as was the food, not a big selection but I prefer..."
Alex Christie
"Recommend making a booking in advance as very popular. Polite and safe welcome on arrival. Lovely layout of tables and great atmosphere even at..."
Susan Sloan
"Lovely place with a relaxing atmosphere, on the more expensive end but well worth the price. Went with a group of 4 food staff were super friendly..."
"Very kind with our dogs. Every dish has been prepared with lovely care. What we’ve tasted was delicious. You must have a stop here if you’re in..."
Elena Tomasella
"The most beautiful and delicious coffee shop I visited in Scotland. The food was amazing, the story about the place the cutest and service was very..."
Marilu P
"Love this place, visit very regularly with my dad. We always get the same dish (chicken goujons out of this world!) but everything on the menu looks..."
Cheryl Brown
"Such a beautiful family cafe, which we discovered during our road trip in Scotland!!! And the story on the menu was very touching!! Worth a visit if..."
Mariam K
"Very cute family owned café run by the grandson and his uncle. Both were very friendly and approachable. The food was lovely and reasonably price...."
Alice S.
"Amazing experience at Mary’s Kitchen Tearoom! Very welcoming and warm to the heart! The interior is so gorgeous and lovely. Had a cute high tea..."
Carmen Chan
"Adorable cafe with brilliant fresh ingredients. Very 1940s to 1950s vibes which was nice. Guys are lovely there - boyfriend recommends the hot..."
Megan Primrose
"First time eating here. Nice, small and cosy 1930s(ish) era tearoom. Maybe, 7 tables altogether. On entry we were directed to our table. All tables..."
cat graham
"Absolutely beautiful tearoom, polite and accommodating staff, and fantastic food. It was a lovely experience and I’ll definitely be coming back..."
Mathew Lillico
"Love my weekly visits and I'm always greeted so warmly. It's such a relaxing atmosphere with lovely cakes and tea for a peaceful morning of..."
"I loved it sooo much .. went there last 2 weeks, never knew the place exist until I saw some group of friends coming out with cones of ice cream, it..."
agboola valeri
"Milkshake was absolute boss can't get much better 5 stars 👍 Between the lotus biscoff and white kinder both..."
Lee Munro
"Love this place so much! Become a special place between me and my boyfriend and we come here frequently for nighttime treats. The staff are always..."
caragh
"Amazing selection of sweet treats, loads of different ice creams, milkshakes and waffles to choose from, ordered a load of stuff for a party, fairly..."
Craig Miller
"Absolutely great, workers were fab, food tasted great and just seemed so welcoming. The younger ginger girl who served me did everything so well,..."
Christian
"Good food and tasty ice-cream. At busy times can be slow so definitely need more..."
W G (WestGigo)
"Speedy delivery and gave us free ice cream as I forgot to add it to the order. Waffles are amazing and fresh fruit used. Ice blasts don't deliver..."
Amy Machray
"Wonderful treat here this evening - the girls really looked after us and we ate til we nearly..."
Graeme Thompson
"We went there two time and had very pleasant experiences. The ice cream is very good and not even that expensive. I recommend to everyone to at least..."
Filipe Alves
"Omfg ordered a waffle 🧇 and ice-cream from here tonight 27/3/21. Was utterly delicious 😋 (stuffed now 🐷) lol 😆
I will be ordering again...."
Dan Allen
"Love my waffle 🧇 and ice cream can't wait to try the smoothies..."
melissa houston
"Best icecream I've had in Dundee and very reasonable..."
"Nice restaurant connected to the landmark hotel. We had our dinner here during our stay. The service is a bit clumsy, but well-intended. The prices..."
Rob Kollmann
"Food was good had to wait a little for..."
The Critic 69
"Great place to wander, with or without dogs and kids. Local history to be seen here include the shell hoosie, Lady Kennedy's Bath, ice house. ..."
Tom Hannan
"Very good food and good service.
Also good value for money.
If in area and looking for food would..."
George Neilson
"Great staff! Great food! Always happy to assist in any way they can! Lovely..."
Linda Watson
"Overall very enjoyable Lunch.. there are plenty of hand sanitisation stations, waiting staff friendly and wearing appropriate ppe, the toilets were..."
"Was there for lunch with my family today. The light lunches were excellent (chicken and bacon salad bowl for me was generous and delicious). Waitress..."
Jamie
"Visited with friends last night.Staff were lovely. Food was excellent and reasonably priced as were the drinks. The second time we have been recently..."
Jean Batchelor
"Nice location for lunch interesting selection of dishes. It was worth a visit with a varied bar menu upper level. Staff friendly and very helpful...."
Allan Patterson
"We went for lunch, bonus it was a Christmas menu, so I had turkey and all the trimmings my wife had beef which looked amazing too. And to top it off..."
James McGeary (JAKE)
"What a pleasant restaurant. Lovely atmospheres, delicious food with a great choice of menu and smiley friendly..."
Mhari Watson
"Fabulous meal, 3 course pre theatre, food quality, taste, presentation and portions were faultless, a small point that would change a four star to..."
Caroline Spink
"Lovely pre theatre meal yesterday. Good range of dishes on menu to choose from well and very tasty. We felt relaxed with pleasant waiting staff never..."
Janice Wilson
"Wonderful choices. The falafel starter, cod and roast brocoli followed by vegan chocolate cake and ice cream. Beautifully presented. Good..."
mary macfarlane
"Good food, pleasant helpful..."
Susan McAllion
"Excellent meal at reasonable prices. A limited range menu but the meal and service were..."
"Really enjoyed eating here! As a vegetarian I was so excited by how many options I had! We went for the cauliflower soup and mustard scone. Thought..."
K M
"Decent price with tasty food. Friendly and welcoming..."
Stefan
"Most enjoyable food. With a stunning..."
Paul McCullock
"Great butternut+ soup and cake with..."
CHARLES GRAHAM MAHER
"Espresso, cakes, soup and sandwiches. Pop up cafe while the restaurant is..."
Malcolm Hall
"Für ein Museumscafe echt gut. Gutes Essen zu halbwegs angemessenen Preisen. Service gut, Aussicht..."
"Had the fish and chips, the batter was perfect👌nice and crispy and was served up piping hot, the way it should be. The Medina is not overpriced in..."
Fiona Wilson
"Slight mix-up with booking times. Got fixed. Thoroughly enjoyed my scampi. Nice and quiet for a sat afternoon. Lovely..."
Heather Donald
"I had the steak pie, it was perfect. Service was prompt and efficient, friendly staff. Will definitely be..."
Charlie Mcgowan
"Very nice place had a lovely meal and cocktails reasonable price the service was very..."
Betty Welsh
"Cosy place, nice relaxed atmosphere, great selection of cocktails and drinks, the staff were friendly and the service was fast. The food was OK but..."
Maya M
"Good food, good staff, great..."
Dod 377
"Brilliant food. Lovely..."
Carly Markantonatos
"It was chucking it down and we were soaked, spotted the place did hot drink with a scone. The scone was massive and just out of the oven so we were..."
Andrew Robertson
"Good atmosphere and very nice staff. Great choice of drinks with some fun..."
King Rava
"We all three had a great meal , so tasty and great service, went before going to see a play at The Rep .The Chilli was..."
Debra Denyer
"Friendly service, good Covid-19 precautions, hot fresh..."
Becca
"This is the place! They will give you the drink of your choice that keeps giving and leaving you wanting more, best cocktail in..."
Keith c
"Great service. Attentive, friendly staff. Food was good quality, fresh, hot and tasty. Really reasonably priced as..."
Philip Brown
"Great food, could do with a wider range of ales. But the staff were very friendly and the service was..."
Anthony Curtis
"Central location great choice of food from the extensive menu and the best selection of cocktails to choose from all served in good time and with a..."
James Duncan
"Went for afternoon tea today with family. Its was lovely and fresh. Only thing I can say is wish there had been more sandwiches rather than so many..."
Pamela Webster
"Fantastic food! Massìve plates, welĺ worth the money here, great cocktail menu (my wife had a Maleficent cocktail tonight) and very welcoming..."
"Popped I here on the way to Glasgow. Whilst taking orders was efficient, the preparation and heating of our pastries was excessive when compared..."
David Thornley
"Starbucks is Starbucks really. Friendly and helpful staff and the cafe and toilets are always clean. We don't usually spend much time inside as it's..."
Brian Todd
"Great experience. I.have to.mention Niamh who provided first class service, she really went beyond the norm, taking time to adapt my order so the..."
Angus
"I like this Starbucks slight different vibe here. Pin board for your pupachino pics and more room and space than other concessions in Dundee. Same..."
Tracey Mccluskey
"I was in store the other day and the three boys who were working were all soo friendly. I couldn’t quite catch the names of them but one was..."
Amy
"though the drive thru was really busy and it took a while to order and get my drink, gabi couldn’t of been lovelier. she gave amazing customer..."
Millie-Jess McIntyre
"Lovely Starbucks and not busy during the weekdays. Staff are very helpful - member offered not to froth milk to go in my baby's bottle which I..."
Ellie Ursuta
"Very clean store, mostly blocked off to allow take-away only. Strict Covid-19 precautions on number of customers, friendly..."
Becca
"Love that you can bring your dogs in to sit, really makes the atmosphere warm and..."
Blair Robertson (BAR0112)
"Very handy Starbucks, less busy than the other Dundee ones. Fast..."
Barry Henderson
"Love this place, it allows dogs..."
Stuart
"Friendly and swift service. Interior pleasant if a bit worn. View was poor unless you like..."
"Fantastic food and great choice on the menu.
Friendly and polite staff that offer a great..."
derek cumming
"Had a great meal , great service and good..."
Moira Cumming
"Just been in for lunch ,great place,food amazing home cooked
and portion sizes are huge.Staff excellent..."
Elaine Mills - Adams
"Food was delicious, friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere..."
Linda Tarbett
"Had lunch here, the pepper steak melt was amazing & the portion size was very generous. Will definitely be..."
Scott Lawrie
"My first time returning to Jacques in quite a few years, but an office Christmas party was needed to be had and it was here. My rating of the food..."
Dave Webster
"The food and service were great 10/10 the menu was just right not too much and easy reading with something for everyone
With good generous size..."
Douglas Robson
"Fantastic delicious and resonably priced food. Dog and kid friendly pub with relaxed atmosphere and attentive staff. Highly..."
Hayley Blythe
"Took a friend's son in his wheelchair, and had lunch. It was great, lots of choice on the menu, and excellent staff. Very accommodating and a nice..."
Steven
"Family meal, great bar staff, polite, hot food and great..."
Gillian Stewart
"Good gluten free options, enjoyed our meals and couple of drinks. Good service, friendly..."
Kevin Taylor
"Highly recommend the Papa Special, it reminded me of rhubarb and custard sweets! The guy behind the bar was very friendly and worked fast. Only thing..."
Caroline Mitchell
"Fantastic food, excellent service by the staff. Will definitely be back again soon. Best burger and chips I've had in a long..."
Tracy Venton
"Excellent service and excellent food. I visited with my friend, who is in a wheelchair, and the staff could not have been more helpful. We both..."
jac0byterebel
"Great food, and staff were great as well never disappointed with the service or food from this amazing..."
lorna cushnie
"Thank you for a wonderful meal and your brilliant staff helping us celebrate my son's 16th..."
Elaine Russell
"Great food at a good prices. Drink prices are reasonable as well. They stop serving food and the bar stays open so get there in time for some great..."
Sherri Priest
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