We were very fortunate to come across this place as we left dinner to the very last minute and had…read moreforgotten to pre-book somewhere to eat. Not a single bad word can be said about this place. The food was absolutely incredible, staff was terrific and the whole theme was very unexpected to see in Dunoon. We had ordered a Calzone (with a side of chips) and the Cajun Chicken with chips, both of which came with a wee portion of coleslaw. The chicken melted in your mouth and was seasoned beautifully. The calzone was baked instead of fried and was the BEST calzone I have ever had. The chips were perfect and even the coleslaw was delicious (and I don't even like coleslaw!). We spoke to who we believe is the owner and he was very friendly and approachable and our server was a woman who could not have been better. Her service was as perfect as our meals. We highly recommend The 51st State Bar & Grill and will definitely be back next time we are in Dunoon.

If you enjoy Italian food, don't miss this one. Never mind that it's in Scotland; the food is all…read moreItaly. We first tried it on a visit to Mull in 2013 and liked it so much we ate there two of the three nights we were there. Back again in 2015, fearing it could not live up to the memory. It did. It's the real thing. Sure, fight your way into Cafe Fish, but save a night or two in Scotland for Italy. You won't regret it.

Fantastic service and delicious food, relaxed and welcoming. Will be going back on our trips up the…read moreA9.

We had the best pizza and carbonara pasta at this restaurant. We were looking for an Italian eats…read moreand found this place on Yelp. The waiter was so kind and so was the chef! Yes, the chef came out of his kitchen to greet us. It was about closing time for lunch (almost 3pm) and we were the last customers. We will definitely come back when we visit Stirling again in the near future.

Absolutely wonderful and interesting food. Extremely tasty and a lovely atmosphere. Our host and…read morethe staff were friendly and accommodating and the location is stellar. But it's the food that really shines and makes this a can't miss spot.

After having my fill of seafood, my husband and I decided to give Piazza a try. I was very pleased…read moreboth with the quantity and quality of my food. I ordered the bolognese pizza and the mixed greens salad with shaved parmesan. The pizza was hot and very flavorful. Contrary to other reviews, I thought the 12 inch size was perfect. I took about 1/2 of it back to our B&B. We ordered a bottle of the 2018 reserve Rioja which was quite good. My husband ordered the lasagna. He wished for more layers and more ricotta, but said it tasted good. With a lovely water view and attentive wait staff, I rate this place 5 of 5.

Lovely location on the water. Good service. They offer gluten-free pasta & pizza! Hubbie & I had…read morepizza. Sister had lasagna w/salad. We all loved our meals. Nice change from standard UK food. Sorry, but I can only eat so many potatoes. Would return!

Very friendly staff. They were happy to change their menu to accommodate my wife's needs. Very…read morequick to deliver our food to the table. Everything was tasty.

The pizza here is fab, and they have great lunchtime and early deals. Pleasant decor and friendly…read morevibe. Plenty on the menu besides pizza, but its so good I'm not tempted by anything else. Handy location for train station, right on Burns Statue Square and opposite Odeon Cinema.

My husband and I went here for lunch yesterday as I had purchased a deal on groupon, starter,main…read moreand tea/coffee for £16. I have always known about this place but haven't been in years maybe because it's tucked away up the back of BOA and there are plenty of places in the village to choose from. It's definitely worth the drive up the hill the Resturant is bright and airy we were sat at the big window overlooking the garden. The garden is enclosed and has outdoor seating and a small play area for the children, ideal for during the summer! I ordered the chicken liver pate which was tasty and came with plenty of toasted breads and salad my husband ordered the soup of the day, tomato and cauliflower which he also enjoyed. For mains we had the spaghetti and a pizza which was all very tasty and clean plates were sent back to the kitchen! Coffee was lovely too and came with little Ameretto biscuits, yum! Staff were very pleasant and professional. Will definitely be back to try the dinner menu!

Where have you been hiding, Vecchia Blogona? Way up in Bridge of Allan, that's where! It may look…read morethat all that's to be found in Upper Bridge of Allan is ridiculously big houses but alas, Vecchia Bologna sits...at the top of a very big hill! We sat outside since the weather was nice and they even let us have the dog sit with us and enjoy it's water bowl! They do a great lunch deal of soup of the day (or garlic bread) plus a pizza or pasta dish with coffee for £8.95. I'd heard that the pizzas were quite something so I went for the salami choice! The soup was delicious and wholesome and the pizza was thin and perfectly crisp. The service was great and the lunch menu is really great value for money! I will venture back up the big hill! It's worth it for the pizza!

This was the best meal I have had so far in Scotland. The servicer were attentive but not…read moreintrusive. The staff was friendly. Now let's talk food. The mushroom starter in dough was amazing. Delicate mushroom flavors came through with a subtle cream sauce. I had the gnocchi which were delicious and we also had the veal steak. I can't find anything negative to say. As Americans they offered us a take out bag for what I could not finish. I am delighted!!! Ambiance transported me to a small bistro in any European city. Certainly competes with the best.

The food in here is absolutely sublime. Truly delicious food, with care taken on the presentation…read moreand making sure all the flavours compliment each other. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and there is always a relaxing ambience, which makes a great intimate dinner, either with your partner or with a family. At first when you enter the restaurant you are seated in a little section designated for pre-drinks and nibbles before being taken through to the main restaurant for dinner, where the food is served not long after being sat down. This is great as means can have relaxing chat before being sat down for dinner. The menu is in Italian, with English underneath, with a large focus on beef, chicken and seafood. This restaurant is suited to kids as the chefs will make anything plain if you ask for it. Furthermore, this restaurant has a dessert trolley with all homemade fresh Italian puddings and you can choose there and then which one takes your fancy. I would highly recommend this place for a truly special dinner.

I am a huge fan of shopping in shops local to my travels and it doesn't get any more local than…read morethis. My boyfriend, his sister and her husband and my parents were on our way to Oban for a day out when we stopped here. My boyfriend sister and I bond over stuff like this and all things Scottish, so it was great to stop at a shop that she loves! The owner was super friendly and knows my boyfriends sister as she's shopped here on a few occasions and was very chatty to us. There are loads of amazing things on offer in this wee shop. Loads of hand crafted pottery from cups and bowls to candle stick holders and tea pots. All with different stains and glazes, each thing a little different from the next. High quality pottery and gifts can be purchased here. My boyfriend and I are fans of wooden products, and we spotted some olive wood products for sale. We use bamboo whenever possible, but we fell in love with some wooden spoons and kitchen items in this shop, so we purchased a few to add to our collection. My mom bought my boyfriend sister a bracelet and bought herself some lavender to take back to the states. My boyfriends sister bought a card and some "singing mice" as she calls them- wooden mice who look like they're singing. So adorable. I really quite enjoyed stopping in this shop and plan to make it a point to check it out whenever in the area again. Local goods are great!