Good food and service. Wouldn't believe you can get good pizza on a scottish island but I did…read more Atmosphere is family welcome. Worh a visit if your on Islay.

Solid pizzas with vegan options, which aren't too easy to find on this island…read more We tried eating in on a Friday evening without a reservation, but they didn't have room, so we ordered a couple pizzas for takeout. The pizzas were ready in 10 minutes. They have vegan cheese, so you can order any pizza with vegan cheese instead of dairy cheese. We got: -Ortolana pizza (£13.95). This came with cherry tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, and mushrooms. -Vegetarian supreme (£11 + 1.50 for rocket). This came with pepper, mushrooms, corn, and red onion, plus the rocket that we added. The pizzas were very large and filling, with very nice crusts and bases. Not the most amazing flavour-wise, but for a small island pizzeria, this was satisfying. Recommended, especially if you're looking for vegan options on Islay.

Saw an Indian Restaurant on the island and was excited to go eat the food. The restaurant…read morecompletely ignored us and started catering to the others that came after us. Reading all the reviews, it's definitely seems that the restaurant is partial and probably does not want the people closer to the food to know the junk they are making.

We got totally ignored by them while they attended to the white people who were there before us,…read moreand the white couple who came after us. I think it was because of the color of our skin. If you read the other reviews, you'll see them treating people of color badly. DO NOT RECOMMEND unless you're into that kind of thing.

We're from America and had no idea what to expect from a Scottish country inn. It is charming in…read moreevery sense of the word. You get up in the morning, get pampered with a big Scottish breakfast. I liked to take a walk around the driveway afterwards and I saw deer a few times. The pub is downstairs, but around the corner, so inn guests have a little space from the comings and goings. Speaking of the pub, they have 400 whiskeys on their list, and a number of flights. It's also nice to go curl up on the couch next to the wood stove on a cool evening with a good book in the hotel living room. There's a dog and a cat in residence who are pretty sure that they run the place who are very good company. Dinners are large portions, I was more comfortable with the appetizers, especially the Kintyre smoked mussels. What really touched my heart was I'm gluten free, and they went out of their way to get gluten free bread and crumpets for me. I did not expect it. That's the first time I've gotten to have bread before a meal outside my home. Usually, I sit there while I watch everyone else eat theirs. I'll never forget that. One more unforgettable part of Ballygrant is going for a walk on a clear night. There are so many stars...

Sweet little shop with indoor and outdoor seating. Service is super friendly and sandwiches quite…read morenice. Coffee was very good. Had a latte and we chatted with another customer and the server while we ate. Cute place to stop.

Great local market with good coffee/tea. These mini markets are vital for small communities and…read morethis particular mini-market doesn't skimp on hospitality. Keep in mind it's not a full grocery store and for that you should go to the co-op in Port Ellen. They do have a little bit of everything including a post office making it a central hub of activity.

Need a reservation as they are popular! They were able to fit my table for one in with 24hrs…read morenotice. Located just north of the Port Charlotte Hotel, this spot is right on the coast, perfectly situated for a lovely seafood meal. Had the seafood platter for one, massive crab claws, a pile of fresh sweet langoustine and savory scallops, added 4 cool fresh oysters from the Islay oyster company. Heaven with a glass of wine. Dessert was a staff favorite, Nutella cheesecake with double cream. Roll me out now... highly recommend trying to get in here. Prices are what you'd expect for such fresh seafood and great service. Worth every penny.

Good food yes. Beware of the seafood platter for 2. We are confused why most other dishes on the…read moremenu are priced at 15-20 and this was 135 (170 usd). Nothing in the meal justified the price. Biggest disappointment of our week in Islay.

If you're out on the 'whisky trail' on Islay, this is a fantastic and convenient stop! Located just…read morea short drive from both the Laphroaig and Lagavulin distilleries, it's the perfect place to refuel between tastings. What truly sets this place apart is the incredibly diverse menu. Our group had varied tastes, and everyone found exactly what they wanted--from traditional Scottish cuisine (haggis, steak pie, etc.) to classics like pizzas and calzones, all the way to a good selection of curries. It genuinely offers something for every craving. The staff was excellent, friendly, and very accommodating of our requests. The seating was comfortable and spacious, making it a relaxing break. Highly recommend this spot for a great meal and an easy transition between distillery visits

Can I just say - BEST seafood restaurant in ALL of Islay?!…read more I've had my fair share of amazing European dishes over the past week, but Sea Salt, by far, was one of my favorites during this trip and all of Scotland. It's a small restaurant with limited seating, so be sure to make your reservation ahead of time. Takeout options are available if you don't have one. We've been trying out numerous types of wine this entire trip, with the latest here being a Spanish white wine, called Albariño or something close to that. This type of white wine was a little drier than the French white wines I've tried, but still I liked it. At the same time, though, I saw no difference in taste. One menu item that caught my eye was their haggis and black pudding pizza, which I found to be a little on the odd side, but I did not order that type of dish. I was focused more on their seafood selections than their pizza. I had the Islay Scallops and the Smoked Haddock Risotto, in which this was my first time trying out Risotto. While I finished the scallops, the Risotto was so ridiculously large that I could not for the life of me finish it. My mom had some sort of lobster dish (I forgot the name), which also she could not finish. According to her, who has been following a mostly vegetarian diet over the past several months, she does not like to "eat anything that has a face on it". My dad, I believe, had the Rigatoni a la Trimavera in Tomato Sauce and Parmesan, where he told me it was like Risotto but inside of a meatball. To end our meal, my mom ordered their bread pudding for dessert. While this looked yummy, I did not try to eat it as I was too full. I was already in a food coma at this point and I told my parents not to pressure me into trying it. Still, it looked really good! If I wasn't full from the Risotto and the scallops already, I would've definitely tried a bite of the bread pudding. Whether if it's your first time in Islay or you've been here before, Sea Salt is a definite must try!

Located inside the Islay House hotel…read more This restaurant serves up top quality meals using only locally sourced ingredients and makes every item fresh to order. The menu changes depending on seasonal offerings and the head chef has zero problem with special requests. We opted for the rare steak salad and seafood chowder as starters and were blown away by the taste, presentation and fair pricing. For our main dishes, we both chose the pan-seared salmon. It was cooked to perfection and served atop a mound of mashed potatoes, a sprinkling of peas and came with a dozen mussels. Amazing. For dessert, the creme brûlée was divine; I would bathe in it if I could. The restaurant is open every day of the week and is open to both hotel guests and non-guests alike. The dining room is set inside the quaint hotel, built in 1677 and is served by candlelight. In other words, you won't find a better ambience.

A great option for a quick meal after a morning tour. The cafe is comfortable and the food is…read moresurprisingly good. The Cullen Skink soup is delicious. The sandwiches are also very good. The staff is attentive.

After the tour stopped here for a delightful lunch. The place is busy so do be patient. I had a…read morelovely smoked haddock soup and roll and my companion had a nice steak pie. I wouldn't necessarily make this a destination stop for the restaurant as it is just located right inside the Ardbeg reception/gift shop area and more like a cafe but if you are here for the great tour a perfect place to stop for a bite.