We had such a nice evening here. The staff was wonderfully friendly and pleasant. We laughed with…read morethem and felt very welcomed. There was a lovely little peat fire burning. The decor was so inviting-bright, contemporary, stained glass and large tables with plenty of room to spread out. The hairy tatties were an excellent starter and paired well with a reasonably priced Sauvignon Blanc. I had a lovely steak, cooked perfectly, and my partner had the fish pie. The seafood in the pie was bountiful and each element was cooked exactly as it should be. It was exquisite. Dessert was a wonderful cheesecake made with Baileys: very creamy and yummy. All in all, we had an exceptional evening. Thank you!

Considering the remote location on Orkney in the Northern Hebirdes, Hamnavoe does a good job of…read moremoderate to fine dining. It is set in one of the older homes on the main street of Stromness (which, by the way, looks like a 300-year old North Sea fishing village designed by Disney, except it really is a a North Sea fishing village where 300 year-old buildings are the norm). Back to the restaurant - After two weeks in Scotland -- being beaten down by deep fried stuff, no greens and just plain bland food -- I was the perfect recipient for the well-prepared, thoughtful menu of the Hamnavoe. The service was good and the menu featured moderate-to-fine dining style cuisine using a large number of local ingredients. The high points - Good and attentive service (young people doing their best to manage 20 pieces of cutlery per diner); a good wine list - not huge but adequate for most tastes and budgets; and the appetizers. My husband and I shared a crab gratin that was one of the best things I've ever eaten. Plus, sharing was necessary because it was so friggin' huge. The gratin and salad and wine would have done the both of us quite nicely, I think. We also had the seafood chowder which, had I not tried to gratin, I would also be considering as a peak food experience. Creamy and full of seafood but also lots of nice vegetables and herbs to deliver a lot of texture and flavour. No serious downers at HR but unfortunately the mains were just so-so. My duck breast had a nice fruity sauce but it was a bit tough and not remarkable. My husband's cod had a very nice sauce (peppercorn I think?) but the fish itself was a bit overcooked making the texture too soft. Better to have stuck with the appetizers, I think. Also, the bread on table could have been a touch fresher. Husband had a pretty good chocolate terrine for dessert. Overall we felt it was a satisfying dining experience and a menu with some definite '10s'.

This restaurant is located on the waterfront in a very nice Scottish setting. The restaurant is…read morehoused in an old building that was used by the fishing industry. Inside, there are two rooms where you can dine: the former bunk room for the fishermen or the former ice house for the fish. It has been decades since any fish were stored, so there is no smell. The restaurant is spotlessly clean with a lot of character. We chose to eat in the ice room that had six or so tables. We were greeted immediately and shown to our table. We started with a nice bottle of red wine and then ordered dinner. I chose the whole plaice and my wife had the salmon pave with pasta and garlic aioli. Both were fresh, tender perfectly prepared. This meal was one of our top highlights of the trip. If you go, reservations are strongly recommended.

Absolutely outstanding meal. Set courses with superb fresh options. Have eaten in numerous seafood…read moreestablishments worldwide and this restaurant is at the top of my list. I live in Florida and the seafood there is no comparison to what you can have here.

We've been here a couple of times before and quite honestly can't find a fault. Excellent food,…read moreservice and stunning location.

I guess people in this area don't use yelp because there should be hundreds of ratings for this…read moreplace. It was so good that it is worth a special trip to Orkney. The focus on local fresh food is complete with excellent seafood and unusual foods such as beremeal bread from flour made at a local mill for hundreds of years. The setting had a beautiful view of the water and the interior was decorated in a warm and inviting way. Everyone on the staff was very pleasant and the whole experience was memorable.

We arrived about 10 minutes before the kitchen was closing for the afternoon and boy were we happy…read morewith that. We ordered a fish and chips and it was big enough for us to share. One of the best fish and chips I've ever had. The service was amazing as well.

Food service and ambience is top notch just what you'd expect for a Scottish pub! Not big on space…read moreso fortunate when you do get a table

We stopped in here for lunch on a cruise visit to Kirkwall. Tried the cheesy garlic bread and it…read morewas delicious. I had the spaghetti bolognese which was very good. My husband had a cheese pizza which was ok. The kid who was our server was really forgetful and not really on top of his game. Either he was having a rough day or this just isn't the job for him. Restaurant is fairly small. Prices were a bit steep in my opinion. Overall the food was decent.

I was delighted to find authentic Italian cuisine in Orkney! The food is delicious, fresh, and the…read moreportions are generous. Che buono! The staff is warm and welcoming and the prices are reasonable. This is the second time I have been to this restaurant and it is just as incredible as I remember from my last visit to Orkney. I highly recommend Lucano!

This was my first try at Indian food and we were very happy with our meal. If the rest of the…read moreIndian restaurants are this good I'll be eating Indian food the rest of my life.