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Pleasant. But let me tell you when I pay this much for a meal I expect a great deal more than just pleasant. Great food makes you sit up and pay attention. We nearly fell asleep. We came here for a much anticipated belated birthday celebration. The venue is stunning and reviews are glowing, so we were prepared for something truly special, but left feeling truly underwhelmed. Granted, we were quite jet-lagged which ultimately led to us calling it quits before dessert - but staff of Andrew Fairlie, before you dismiss this poor review as no fault of your own, go browse my other reviews. I eat. It's what I do. If the food had been worth staying for, we would have. The meal started well, with the amuse bouche providing all sorts of interesting flavours and served at a decent pace while we got settled in and decided on what to order. We decided to order different things, so we'd get a wider choice of things to sample, as we like to share. Somehow this was a logistical nightmare for the serving staff, as the tasting menu has many more dishes than the a la carte and left me awkwardly eating several dishes alone while my wife had nothing. Not to mention as soon as it started getting busy it took so incredibly long between courses that we actually started to get bored. The mushroom ravioli was rather average, and really tipped us off that the rest of the meal was going to be a disappointment. It was topped with truffles but the flavour and fragrance was distinctly lacklustre. 5/10. The steak tartare was the highlight for me as it actually had good flavour, richness and I could taste the light charring on the outside of the tartare. 9/10 Special mention to the morel with white asparagus. The asparagus was gritty. Otherwise an OK dish. Morel was an interesting texture, and glad I tried it, but it really wasn't great. 6/10 The lobster was prepared in a style I haven't tried before, which was novel, but all I can really say is it was good, but not that good. 7/10 The lamb was so average that I can't actually remember eating it. 5/10 Don't let anyone gaslight you into thinking high cuisine is just too refined for your palette. I've eaten my share of delicate, genteel dishes. Tastebuds don't lie. This was just not the outstanding meal a 2 Michelin star rating should warrant.

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Edward Spencer . 2024-03-27

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What a great establishment! I enjoyed every bit about this restraint great food , lovely atmosphere and friendly service. Be sure to call in if you’re around the area. First class👌🏼

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Osian Owen . 2024-03-21

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WOW one the best evenings I have ever had, can highly recommend visiting if you get the chance. The staff, food and service are beyond expectation and a big thank also for the VIP show round of the kitchen which just completed the experience. Will definitely be revisiting when we return to Gleneagles.

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John Matthewson . 2024-03-03

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Great experience for my husbands 50th birthday. Would highly recommend. Such a lovely night.

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Elaine Muir . 2024-03-02

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We visited for my wife’s 40th birthday. Restaurant Andrew Fairlie is an absolute gem and must be one of the best restaurants in the World. Service, food and atmosphere are all 10/10. On the 7 course tasting menu, the Lobster course served with Krug champagne is the highlight. I can’t speak highly enough of our experience. It really delivered on all levels and will live long in the memory. A must visit establishment for those who love fine dining and worth the visit to Gleneagles alone.

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Scott B . 2024-01-21

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A really brilliant experience and beautiful restaurant located within Gleneagles. We were excited to get a phone call telling us that a table reservation had become available as the place was booked out for months when we booked to stay overnight. Service was excellent throughout the night, we opted for the seven course tasting menu which was incredible. We were there for almost 4 hours in total. The food was beautiful and tasted incredible, a really excellent choice for a special occasion.

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Scott . 2023-12-26

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This place has a star for a reason from the moment we arrived we were treated to some of the best culinary delights Scotland has to offer. We went for the tasting menu and wine flight, every course was impeccable with the perfect wine pairing, the star of the show would have to have been the lobster 🦞 perfection!

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Kerr Millar . 2023-12-18

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Fantastic place, amazing food and wonderful staff. Lives up to the two stars ⭐️⭐️

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Dennis Kayser . 2023-10-20

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Food was stunning and the staff were very friendly and attentive.

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John Hind . 2023-10-16

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We used to be great fans of Andrew Farlie but this was one of the laziest meals we have had in a long time. Serving a tiny little turnip as an amuse Bouche is extremely lazy. There was nothing about any of these dishes that we had in the tasting menu that we could not have produced at home. The crab portions were pathetic. We told staff before hand that one of us did not eat cheese and when a cheese course was produced nothing was provided for a none cheese eater so I was expected to eat my course alone. When we complained something was produced but by this point the feeling was lost and we decided to call it a night. The staff were kind but the food was boring and we felt very taken advantage of. When we spoke to the manager he did waive the cost of the meal but that wasn’t actually the point. This was for us a very special evening - our anniversary, which we wanted to be special. What we really felt was that we as customers were being taken advantage of. Left an overall jaded feeling. Gone are the days of imaginative food but not the days of imaginative billing. Not a good reflection on Gleneagles.

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David Leng . 2023-10-05

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Some of the best food Scotland has to offer, served by some of the nicest people. Consistently good

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Dancing Monk . 2023-09-16

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Dieser Ort hat ein ganz besonderes Flair. Es gibt nichts, das einem nicht gefallen könnte. Die Einrichtung ist wunderschön. Wir hatten das Glück einer Reservierung im Andrew Fairlie Restaurant. 💕 Es war ein absolutes Erlebnis, angefangen vom perfekten Ambiente mit schöner Musik, fantastischem Essen und einer Sommilière, die nicht nur die perfekten Weine präsentierte, sondern auch noch umwerfend charmant war. Diesen Abend werden wir nie vergessen. Vielen Dank! 😍

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Nicolas Ahrens-Hein . 2023-09-12

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The absolutely best dining experience in the whole of Scotland, well worth the trip to Gleneagles alone. The wine pairing was incredible, and the food simply unforgettable, with honest and genuine dishes that will absolutely blow you away. Unreal value for money, if you have the opportunity you should absolutely give it a go.

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Michele Mariotti . 2023-08-20

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Excellent food, wine and service, with amazing attention to detail

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Danielle Lara Gourgey . 2023-08-13

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We had the 7 course degustation menu and it was amazing, loved all of it and all the little tasty bites in between . As it was my husband's special birthday they even did him a yummy chocolate balloon.

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Katrina Thorburn . 2023-06-30

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Probably one of the most outstanding dining experiences in the world. Cuisine and service impeccable.

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Bruce Page . 2023-05-26

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This is tucked away inside the Gleneagle hotel ballroom. Very low key location. The setting is elegant but not fancy. Service is constant and well attended. Topping of water maintained. We had the tasting menu. The food is very very good. Can't say it is superb. It is comparable to other similar fine dining establishments. Tables are well separated so the noise level is barely noticeable. Nice experience and friendly service.

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Kevin Loo . 2023-04-11

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There are reasons Fairlie maintains its Michelin star rating. And it becomes obvious from the meeting of front of house staff, thru wait staff and sommelier that you'll be in for a good night. The elegant atmosphere supports what arrives from the kitchen. Exciting flavours, provided by quality locally sourced ingredients. All plated stylishly and presented in a timely manner so that experience doesn't tire as you progress thru course after course. Yes it's expensive - especially the tasting menu with matching wines. But it's a great experience if you can.

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Oakwood Welsh . 2023-04-03

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Menu hadn't really changed for a while. Canopies not really to my taste. Not sure I will go back for a while, but will keep my eye on the menu.

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Sandy McLaren . 2023-03-12

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Es un restaurante perfecto, en mi caso tome el menú de degustación de 7 tiempos y vale mucho la pena es un restaurante dos estrellas Michelin

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Miguel Zarate . 2023-02-22

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Service was excellent, food was of high quality, lots of different flavours. I did enjoy the experience but I didn’t leave the restaurant thinking wow that was amazing…

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Jaleh Moyse . 2023-02-22

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Wow what an experience, absolutely faultles. The staff were amazing, so friendly and they all made us fell special. The food is out of this world. Definitely something everyone should experience if they have the chance 👏🙌

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Jonathan Convery . 2022-10-18

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It is easy for some Michelin starred restaurants to lose their way and overemphasise technique and formality over the timeless pleasure of eating tasty food in a warm environment. Andrew Fairlie does not fall into this trap. Fresh ingredients, immaculately prepared, served by knowledgeable staff with twinkles in their eyes. A brilliant experience, capstone of Gleneagle’s immaculate hospitality.

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Vincent Rebeix . 2022-09-10

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Incredible evening celebrating my birthday.The knowledge from the sommelier blew us away .Food and service outstanding can’t wait to find an excuse to return

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Lindsay Robertson-Campbell . 2022-07-22

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Dined here celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary. Cannot speak highly enough of the experience we had. From the girl hosting at the front desk, to the young guy and girl who attended to us all night, and the sommelier. Absolutely exceptional. The food was out of this world, and the wine just as good. We can’t thank the staff enough for the culinary experience they gave us. Absolutely top drawer.

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Craig Smith . 2022-05-29

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Great food and service. A wonderful night .

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niall Stewart . 2022-05-15

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We dined here 2x during our stay. The highlight in the degustation menu is definitely the lobster. Frank - the sommelier from Netherlands is spectacular, the best experience in regards to wine ever, passionate, fun and highly knowledgeable at the same time. Thank you, Frank. ✨

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S. . 2022-05-13

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What an incredible evening. From start to finish we had an amazing time. The tastes, flavours, presentation and service was exceptional. What a treat!

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Simon Livingston . 2022-03-31

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Everything at the Gleneagles is impressive and Andrew Fairlie is no different. My husband and I enjoyed this dining experience so much!

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Caroline Ellis . 2022-03-14

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Scotland has the best produce in the world. If you want the best meal ever, come to Andrew Fairly at Gleneagles .

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Jeremy Wiewiorka . 2022-03-12

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Amazing food, fantastic service and very knowledgeable staff. Deffinatly worth a visit

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Nicola Brown . 2022-02-24

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Food was brilliant start to finish. Would recommend opting in for the additional sweet canapes. Portion sizes were spot on. Staff were extremely knowledgeable and perfect on every other front. Will definitely return.

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Cameron McRobb . 2022-01-11

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Best meal of my life. Worth every penny

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Rebecca A . 2021-11-22

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Eten bij Adrew Fairlie is een echte ervaring. Het begint al bij het binnentreden van het restaurant en de warme manier hoe je welkom wordt geheten. Na het placeren begint het onvergetelijke avontuur. Wij hebben voor het 7 gangen menu gekozen met daarbij een bijpassend wijnarrangement welke met veel aandacht is samengesteld. De gerechten waren qua smaak variërend. Het diner begon veelbelovend met amuses als smaakbommetjes. De krab, foie gras en zonnevis waren echter wat vlakker van smaak waarbij de zonnevis ook iets wat taai was qua structuur. De macaroni met truffel, de kreeft en venison compenseerde de eerste drie gerechten echter weer! De truffel van de macaroni werd rijkelijk voor je neus over het gerecht geschaafd en de kreeft had door het roken van de schaal een bijzondere smaak en was gecombineerd met een heerlijke beurre blanc. Er was echter een uitblinkend onderdeel wat de avond onvergetelijk maakte en dat was het hoogstaande niveau van de service. Er werken hier vriendelijke mensen met passie over het vak. Van het begin tot aan het einde werden we volledig in de watten gelegd. Head sommelier Frenk sprong hierbij uit. Toevallig Nederlands, maar dat is niet enkel de reden dat we zo enthousiast zijn. Hij zorgde met zijn kennis over het eten en de wijnen dat de gerechten nog beter smaakten. Zeer complementair aan de keuken dus! Bovendien zorgde Frenk ervoor dat we thuis kwamen door ons persoonlijk af te zetten door een gebrek aan taxi’s in de omgeving. Uitmuntende service dus! Kortom: een bijzondere ervaring welke ons nog lang zal heugen! De bediening zorgde voor 5 sterren. Dikke aanrader dus.

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Coen R . 2021-11-13

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Unbelievable food, service is second to none.. and the Dutch waiter very cheerful and helpful

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Derek Taylor . 2021-11-04

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Wonderful tasting menu and excellent service

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Amanda . 2021-10-22

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Great staff - Margaux, the sommelier, was really friendly.

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Francesca Jones . 2021-10-10

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Fantastic experience. Should be on everyone's bucket list.

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Ernie Smith . 2021-08-31

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If I had only one place to return to with my family once this virus is behind us... Hands down one of the most impressive establishments I have ever had the privilege to stay at.

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Curtis Posner . 2021-05-05

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Visited the restaurant for my wife’s 50th with family, everything was delicious, imaginative and beautifully presented.

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Richard N . 2021-04-17

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Expensive but worth every penny. We opted for the a la crate option as we though the tasting menu would be too much food. However, with all the extra food tastes brought to us in between courses, it felt almost like a tasting menu. By the end of the long evening we felt absolutely stuffed.

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Julie P . 2020-11-15

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Food is amazing as expected from a restaurant of this standard. Cozy and relaxed atmosphere with very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Nothing is too much hassle for these people; definitely will be back again.

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adam . 2020-11-11

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Attended here recently for a belated birthday and Ruby Wedding Celebration and were not disappointed. Indeed I can safely say that this was one of the best meals I have had in my life. From the minute we arrived at the restaurant until we left the service was impeccable.We had the degustation menu and it was excellent. There were several items that I thought stood out, namely the lamb and the smoked lobster dishes.Staff excellent and very informative. The only issue was the wearing of masks which made the whole experience slightly impersonal.

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Ron W . 2020-10-23

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We managed to get a last minute dinner reservation here during our one night stay at Gleneagles thanks to us a last minute cancellation. From dealing with our enquiry to everything about dinner, we could not speak more highly of the food, wine or the amazing staff who were fantastic. We had the best experience and it saved our stay at the hotel which would have been underwhelming without this. It is expensive but totally worth it.

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ainsliep2018 . 2020-10-08

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It has been a few years since we last ate in Andrew Fairlie, so we were not sure what to expect. For timing reasons, we had to go a la carte. The menu was so good that it was very difficult to decide what to have. It turned out to be the best meal we have eaten for years, and much better than several three Michelin star establishments. All the dishes were superb, but the standouts were wild mushroom and truffle ravioli, hand rolled macaroni, pork assiette and wild turbot. The crowdie soufflé was mind-blowing. Service was just perfect. Of course it is expensive, but worth every penny for an occasional treat.

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alansW7254GL . 2020-10-07

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Chose Andrew Fairlie for our joint 60 birthday celebration. Were not disappointed. Chose the Degustation Menu which was very varied and which just seemed to go on and on. Given option of freshly shot Borders Partridge which we took. Staff very helpful and engaging, adding to the whole dining experience. A very memorable and enjoyable experience all in all.

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L2845MBjohn . 2020-09-27

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The menu focuses on Scottish produce, particularly seafood. The tasting menu has crab, scallop and lobster dishes. The intensity of flavour in the scallops and lobster was amazing. Lamb was melt in your mouth. The wine was perfectly paired with each dish - each very high quality. Most were French fairly mainstream unlike those in some Michelin starred restaurants. The staff were outstanding and explained each dish and wine very clearly. The service was prompt but not inappropriately rushed. Our meal took 3 hours.

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404alastairw . 2020-09-22

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Food fine, service fine, uniforms a disgrace! A hotel of this caliber should have a disherning clothing maker with elegance and style.

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Dario Bianchini . 2020-09-11

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Scotland’s only 2* restaurant - a lot to live up to. Maybe too much?Well no - it’s fantastic. We’d eaten in 2 Edinburgh Michelin starred restaurants the weekend before our visit (both excellent) and Andrew Fairlie was next level (as it should be I guess)I’m no food critic. I visit these places to see how good food can be. To eat exceptional dishes we’d never create at home. Taste the best ingredients perfectly cooked and flavoured. Andrew Fairlie delivered. Book your visit to Gleneagles around getting into this restaurant. It’s fully booked months in advance. Having said that we stayed 6 nights and asked to be waitlisted. We got in twice. Push the boat out and eat the tasting menu with the wine pairing. Expensive - but you’ll never forget it.

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BigginsBoy . 2020-09-11

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Without doubt the finest restaurant I have eaten in! Had dinner in a couple of Michelin 1 star restaurants but this was on a different level. Exquisite service and food and will definitely endure the 4 hour drive and stay for another visit soon.

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iane252 . 2020-09-11

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Beautiful Building / Restaurant Friendly Service Outstanding food. Soufflé was to die for ... Will return ...

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chinnyboy666 . 2020-09-07

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Wow : as fantastic as we hoped it would be. Dishes, choices, wine, service - all fabulous. Don’t really want to recommend a particular dish as between the 5 of us, we loved them all.

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Loobs1310 . 2020-09-01

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That this restaurant has to be the best in Scotland, the UK (and for us, in the world!) should be beyond question. Of course, as one would expect of a 2 Michelin star place, the food, wine, the service, the ambiance are very special. But don’t let that, nevertheless, be taken for granted. It’s all very special and such a treat.What really separates this wonderful dining experience are the people. Every member of the team strikes a wonderful balance of being massively professional, whilst at the same time being warm, friendly, very approachable and being intuitively able to put everyone at ease - it’s a comfortable, relaxing experience with zero ‘stuffiness’ which can be present in many similarly rated restaurants.The Best - whatever TripAdvisor may suggest!

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800michaelp . 2020-08-25

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Absolutely worth a visit to experience stylish tasty food together with seamless service. We last visited in November 2019 following a previous experience "an intimate dining evening" in November 2017 with Andrew Fairlie , Alain Roux and Michel Roux (showcasing the launch of his cheese book). A worthy 5* albeit at the very top end of eating budgets!

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Mas271199 . 2020-08-19

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The restaurant is in the Gleneagles hotel, but has a different reservation and staff (so the hotel can not really help). We were there with our family, and the tasting menu is very accessible (unless your kids only like pasta or chips). Very nice was a foie gras bomb, which was liquid foie gras which indeed exploded in your mouth. Very nice. The pace set for the menu was perfect for us (relatively high paced, but still enough time to digest). So if you have the chance for a reservation, do try to go there.

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worldtravellerTom . 2020-08-14

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A wonderful family celebration for a 30th birthday. The food was, as you might expect, imaginative and beautiful. Despite Covid restrictions, the ambience was gentle and comforting. The only tiny gripe, and this wasn’t really with the restaurant, was that we felt we were not welcomed as we arrived into Gleneagles hotel. There was a considerable wait for reception and no one to tell us where to go for the restaurant and no signs!

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Barbara L . 2020-08-11

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Had a fabulous night again here in this wonderful restaurant! Food was a dream and the staff did a fantastic job making us welcome and creating a wonderful atmosphere. Wearing masks through it all must have been challenging. Many, many thanks to all for making our evening so special.

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cheryl clark . 2020-07-21

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This was the best meal we have ever had in a restaurant and we have been to a lot. The most notable part of the night was the service. They have got the balance of professionalism and friendly/welcoming just right. None of your stuffiness that you get in other Michelin restaurants. We opted for the 7 course tasting menu with matching wines. We were easily able to swap out courses we didn’t like the look of and this was actively encouraged. I have a nut allergy and they went out of there way to ensure I was confident that none of the dishes contained nuts. Even reminding me when my partners dish had nuts in it so I couldn’t steal any of hers! Very different experience to the Balmoral that served me nuts twice! My partner was pregnant and they were able to adapt some of the dishes to ensure products were properly cooked through. The knowledge of the staff was second to none. I asked one of the waitresses about the sourcing of the vegetables and she was able to detail the location of the garden and even amusing anecdotes about the head gardener! Our meal lasted for 3hrs but at no point did we feel rushed or like we were waiting for food. A huge amount of attention to detail goes into managing this for over 50 covers all eating numerous courses. It’s clear why this restaurant maintained its 2 Michelin stars last year. They deserve it! Any downsides? Perfection doesn’t come cheap. You won’t get much change out of £500 quid for a couple going for the basics! Worth every penny though I would say.

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Chickenboy2003 . 2020-03-14

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Came to Andrew Fairlie late February with my partner for the tasting menu. Based upon the gorgeous surroundings, I had high hopes and was not disappointed!Service was exceptional as you would expect from a 2-Michelin starred restaurant, and the food matched. The star of the show was the lamb dish, which both my partner and I loved!Would return again!

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Banford93 . 2020-03-09

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As a bit of a Michelin journeyman across Europe it’s getting increasingly difficult to separate the fine margins at the higher levels. This experience however really shone in every way and whilst not the most innovative meal I could have sampled in Scotland the tasting menu and wines we enjoyed was flawless. Well done to all.

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supanovatraveller . 2020-03-09

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We have dined at Andrew Fairlie on four occasions, each and every time the food and service has always been outstanding. Very elegant restaurant, two Michelin Star. Make sure you book in advance to avoid disappointment.

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5starsecretpunters . 2020-03-08

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Best restaurant in Scotland. We did the degustation. All dishes well balanced. The smoked lobster and final dessert (think it was a mille-feuille style thing with yuzu and some awesome sorbet) were highlights, but nothing was below an 8/10. The little canapés and amuse bouches were great little treats too (and dispatched regularly to the table). Service and knowledge of staff absolutely impeccable, as you'd expect. Certainly not cheap, but all in, felt like great value

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SwizzZi . 2020-02-29

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First Class from entry to exit, staff, welcome, service, food, wine list, attention ALL truly 5* Highly recommended

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paumart . 2020-02-25

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The reputation is totally justified. The menu is wonderful, the service attentive and the décor exquisite. Even the crockery seems to have been tailor made for each of the dishes served. I would recommend the menu de degustation, as it allows for a full appreciation of the culinary skills of the team. Priced at £155 is not cheap but the skill and presentation justify the price. On the night we were there the menu included their piece de resistance which is the lobster with butter and parsley sauce. The dish is almost legendary and justifiably so! The only meat dish was lamb cooked in three different ways – every single way better than the other. The desert is perhaps the anti-climax and like most high quality chefs, there seems to be little attention paid to it. Perhaps this is because that by the time you reach the desert you are already satiated or by the seventh dish the chef has ran out of ideas...The wonderful menu is complemented by an excellent wine list and one of the very few places in Scotland where you will find a selection of Krug champagne. The prices of the wines is hyper inflated, but this is in keeping with what is on offer. The menu of degustation is accompanied by 3-4c amuse bouche, which are inventive and playful. The restaurant is justifiably considered as the best restaurant in Scotland.

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Scotscouple99 . 2020-02-23

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Another wonderful experience at the best restaurant in the country. Service, food, wine ... outstanding! Truly magical and can't wait to return!

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Gordie55 . 2020-02-10

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Lovely place with staff that cannot do enough for you. Most recent visit was dining only, but have enjoyed entertainment on grounds, birding, horse arena, walking beautiful trails - when staying overnight -

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smtgirlie . 2020-01-19

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Amazing dining experience still. Outstanding and personable service, wonderful cuisine, perfectly sized and balanced dishes. A Scottish gem.

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Ian Fleming . 2020-01-17

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Dined here recently whilst staying at the hotel and it was an excellent experience from 1st to last. Met by 2 lovely ladies at the restaurant entrance who made us feel welcome and from then on all the staff were great. Very friendly but not over bearing and not at all pompous as some fine dining establishments can be. If being super critical, sometimes took too long to remove finished plates, but a bit of a personal bugbear, so this may just be me...Food was superb. We ate from the A La Carte menu, including scallops, signature lobster, monkfish, lamb and soufflé. All were great, with good portion sizes, with the lamb being standout delicious. The usual Michelin amuse bouches, were also very good although I personally would be happy to dispense with these and pay less although still thought value for money was good.I was celebrating a birthday which the staff mentioned several times and also got a little birthday desert plate which were nice touches.Overall a great experience and would definitely return.

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MauritianJoe . 2019-12-30

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My sister and I dined here as a special treat. We’d booked it some time ago and so had been looking forward to it for months, and it did not disappoint! We opted for the tasting menu and matching wines. Food was all incredible and the wines were delicious - especially the glass of Krug to match the lobster (which was to die for by the way!). Staff were all so welcoming, friendly and professional. Special shout out to the hostess who was funny and extremely attentive. I honestly couldn’t fault anything from the whole experience. Now just have to start saving up the pennies so we can go again! Thank you Team Andrew Fairlie for a truly wonderful evening.

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lauramW1658HP . 2019-12-24

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Our whole experience was truly exceptional, they so deserve their 2 Michelin stars. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left we felt we were the most important people. The food was exceptional, I can honestly say it was the best I’ve ever had. We opted for the tasting menu and the matching wines, which I would definitely recommend doing. The wines really complimented each of the courses and the sommelier described each of the different wines and how it brought out the flavours of the food.

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Scotchick2 . 2019-12-14

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Our first experience of the Andrew Fairlie and what an experience that was! From walking into the dining room to being the last to leave some hours later, the staff and service was second to none. The food was incredible and kept on coming. Having the paired wines was a good decision as the sommelier was very knowledgeable and explained all the wines throughly. Couldn't fault it.

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JamieW_10 . 2019-12-13

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The meal at Andrew Fairlie was second to none in Scotland. Shame about the location though. It was located in the famous Gleneagles Hotel and despite spending £400 plus in the restaurant, we could not follow up with a drink in the hotel bar.

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yvonnecleary13 . 2019-12-10

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Husband and I ate here while staying at the Gleneagles Hotel. Everything was exceptional from the level of service to the execution of the dishes. A must if you are looking for somewhere romantic and special.

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KateintheCountry . 2019-12-04

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Excellent meal with friends - superb food and service.

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Bruce Chisholm . 2019-11-20

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We’d heard great reviews and we weren’t disappointed. Fantastic service, exquisite food, fine wine. Wow! Everything was sublime. Expensive but worth treating yourself.

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MelvynJohn . 2019-11-14

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We were very much looking forward to dining at Andrew Fairlie given all the reviews. But we walked away underwhelmed. The food wasn't as creative as we are used to in 2 Michelin Star restaurants. The service was friendly but not incredible. There seemed to be too few staff for a full restaurant. And the one pescatarian in our group was given basically the same dish 3 times. Disappointing. Even more so that no attempt was made to change even after this feedback was given. So please beware if anyone in your group has special dietary needs.

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ERinOakland . 2019-11-10

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Used to be so good, but now AF is unfortunately gone, standards seem to have slipped.

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leahcim1960 . 2019-11-03

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Start to finish all amazing.......... ambience , choice , staff , all top notch. The food was wonderful.

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Hedonisttoo . 2019-10-28

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Everything was wonderful...food, wine and the service (led by Dale the GM).....until at 9:12 pm we were told that we had to return the tables as for the next guest. At that time, we just started our deserts and they didn't even said there is coffee included in the tasting dinner (until I have to remind them)

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Capri103 . 2019-10-27

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booked for a sat night in october, met by a lovely lady who took us to our table, hotel was very busy and could not get a room, so it was meal and straight home to edinburgh. given a gift card for a meal at Andrew Fairlie restaurant.what a meal started with scallops, main chicken and monk fish with chefs trimmings,finished with an amazing cheese board and glass of port, the food was great the staff were amazing and choice of wines 1st class, thanks to all still wish i could have booked a room , but a drink in the American bar done the trick before journey home , we will be back , excellent value for your money.

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Honey2020 . 2019-10-23

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Andrew Fairie's restaurant at Glen Eagles Hotel is I think one of the eateries you should have on your bucket list. The food is heavenly and the service prompt and efficient, as it was a Saturday night we were lucky in acquiring a table for 4 the last one available for that evening, the waiting staff are up to speed with the menu of the day which is a great help for the undecided dinner, the wine waiter certainly knows his wines and the virtues of pairing wine with food an enjoyable evening.

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ThePlumber186487 . 2019-10-15

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A brilliant meal. Outstanding from start to finish in a beautiful room. Excellent staff who were funny, knowledgeable and helpful. By far the best thing at Gleneagles

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David B . 2019-10-14

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A fantastic meal befitting a special birthday celebration.

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Scott B . 2019-10-14

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Had a brilliant experience here, the food and service were both exceptional

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Vernon Poppleton . 2019-10-13

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The visit was tinged with a little sadness due to Andrew's death earlier in the year. The staff have, quite clearly, determined to maintain all of the standards that he set them and it's no surprise that they've maintained their rating. As ever the staff are insightful and describe the food and wine with an insight, knowlege and enthusiasm that is very impressive. The food is superb and the whole experience is liesurely and relaxed - no hint of being rushed or pressured. As ever we enjoyed the four course a la carte menu - but the range of choice is impressive. On the evening of our visit the restaurant was busy and the atmosphere and ambience was exciting and vibrant. Another fabulous experience and one we'll enjoy again next year.

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Gary H . 2019-10-10

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We were staying at Gleneagles and booked Andrew Fairlie. Really great decision. We looked in at restaurant during afternoon and had someone go over our food likes. With mixed likes we we’re really pleased when we got both a normal and vegetarian menu on sitting down. All our amuse bouches were appropriate. Like our meal they were perfect. Food could not be better.

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362scotland . 2019-10-10

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Third time here over a number of years, sadly this time Andrew is no longer with us but his staff are a credit to him and his vision

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Dozza . 2019-09-26

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I was treated to dinner here as a special birthday present and the food and service were amazing. The staff were attentive without being overbearing and the sommelier helped us to choose a wonderful champagne. The canapes were inventive and tasty, but one of the highlights had to be the hand dived scallop. I also received an extra little dessert with the words 'Happy Birthday' beside it which was a lovely touch. I have never spent so long in a restaurant in my life and my companion has never spent so much on dinner but we both had a brilliant time and will remember it for years to come.

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champagnechick8 . 2019-09-20

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Excellent food and service and relaxing atmosphere

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Raymond Harkins . 2019-09-14

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Four of us Celebrating a friend’s special birthday. It’s 3 years since I last visited the restaurant and tragically since then of course Andrew Fairlie passed away.

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stuartf761 . 2019-09-11

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This is my favourite restaurant in the whole world. This was the first meal after chemotherapy that was palatable and it was sublime. I still have fond tears in my eyes when recalling the memories. Rest in peace Andrew.

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private385 . 2019-09-09

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We ate here one Saturday night. The restaurant was busy but nicely set out and ran at a balanced pace. The little delights they served as we chose our meal were excellent, the lobster was amazing and the rest of the choices very good and nicely presented.

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Partner792 . 2019-09-08

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This was my first to the Andrew Fairlie since Andrew Fairlie passed away. It did not disappoint, the staff, food, atmosphere: all amazing. Certainly maintaining the high standards instilled by the man behind the restaurant.

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SarahO1504 . 2019-09-06

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Avevo prenotato con largo anticipo una cena presso questo ristorante durante il soggiorno in Hotel.

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enjoya2014 . 2019-09-01

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Amazing, modern Scottish food, highlighting seasonality and all of the very best quality. And a marvellous front of house team. Nae cheap tho!!!

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Jonathan Tait . 2019-08-25

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Before I start I need to hold my hands up to my major fault in this. I had booked a table for 5people and at the last minute 2 of my party cancelled.

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pjasonevans . 2019-08-22

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A wonderful relaxing évening from beginning to end.

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Colette V . 2019-08-18

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A group of eight of us had particularly challenging dietary requirements. The team at Andrew Fairlie were meticulous in attending to our every need, to the extent of designing a menu specifically for us. The service was world class and the food spectacular. Special thanks to Frank, not only for excellent service but for his in depth knowledge. One of the best meals we have ever had.

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rosskeg . 2019-08-18

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Really excellent meal. Great wine list and knowledgeable staff in terms of exactly the sensations each dish would offer. This is in stark contrast to the Witchery (see my review of it). My dining companion selected the lobster starter which looked amazing, I went with the Hare ravioli which was first class. Delicious lamb main course too. The inter course Amuse Bouches were excellent too. Service was friendly and we did not feel rushed at all. Expensive and totally worth it.

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FabulousFidel . 2019-08-09

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You are greeted by a smile and an authentic enquiry about the quality of your day. You are about to finish it in a way you could not better. The way you are met and treated at restaurant Andrew Fairlie in Gleneagles sets the tone for a gastronomic experience you will not see in many other places in the UK. From start to finish the overriding sense is that this team know their stuff and they care that you feel that too. It is a major part of the experience of dining here.

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Ian C . 2019-08-07

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