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Food is delicious! Comfort food, cozy atmosphere & attentive staff…read moreEveryone's meal was good... WOW

My family made a reservation at The Salt Cellar for our New Years Eve dinner. The restaurant was…read morebuzzing with excitement and every table was full when we arrived for our 715 reservation, and by the time we left at 10 we were one of the last to leave. That being said, we were never rushed, everyone working was kind and talkative, and made sure to let us know it was fine to take our time and enjoy our visit. My family is the type to take time over our meals, with multiple courses with bottles and lots of talking, so it was wonderful to be embraced and welcomed. I had the lamb shank, and oh my goodness, the meat melted in my mouth! Both myself and my sister in law had the lamb and both of our meals were exquisite! Everything we ordered was delicious, the atmosphere was incredible (the arched brick roof makes the space so unique and cosy) and the staff went above and beyond. There were numerous specials to select from in addition to the regular menu. My sister was driving so did not drink, the bar were happy to whip up a mocktail for her even though they were not on the menu. I wish I had another week in Scotland so I could eat at The Salt Cellar again before I leave.

Excellent fish supper with a few different fish available rather than just the standard whiting /…read morehaddock. Plenty of other favourites there too. I opted for the jumbo haddock as I was quite peckish, having driven all the way from Glasgow. (On business. Not just for the food ;p ). It was enormous. Nicely cooked, crisp batter made to order (not long) while we waited. The staff were pleasant, especially as we had got there just at closing time. I didn't realise this until I saw the opening times on the door. A good experience and worth a detour.

My wife and I shared the "Whale", 1 pound haddock fillet with chips and coleslaw. It was almost…read moremore than the two of us could eat. They advertise if one eats this meal and finishes it entirely, the next one is free. Bring your appetite if you want to give it a try.

The food here was solid, but honestly, the service was a little goofy. First of all, why is it…read morethat some of these restaurants in the smaller towns have no idea what to do with a solo diner? I have no problem travelling alone or eating alone. Trust me, it's by choice. In some examples, it is excessive deference; in some, the coldest indifference; in some, utter bewilderment. In any case, it drives me crazy to see a server's behavior change going from my table to a family of four across the aisle. Second, I have to tell this story about marinara sauce. Maybe this was a cultural disparity, or maybe this girl was dumber than a box of rocks. You make the call. I ordered a calzone and, when it came out, asked for some marinara sauce. "I don't know what that is. I don't think we have that." "Uh...tomato sauce?" "Oh, sure, okay." And as she's walking away, I think, "Come on, we both speak English here. How can you work in food service and not know what marinara sauce is? And this is a PIZZA HOUSE?" Okay, so maybe they don't call it "marinara" in Scotland. After all, I read that the boom in Americanized Italian cooking in the United States occurred after WWII GIs returned from tours of duty in Italy raving about the food that they had eaten there; so maybe British Italian cooking is different than what evolved in the U.S. So she comes back with a dish full of...ketchup. Wow. Okay, that was funny. We clearly have a cultural barrier here, for which I can't fault her. The thought of ruining a perfectly good calzone with ketchup offends me, but oh well. Third try: "Uh, actually I wanted tomato sauce, like pasta sauce. Like pizza sauce--what you would put on the pizzas?" "I don't think we have that." Now I'm just stunned. My mind is going through all these wild possibilities, such as, Maybe they don't use tomato sauce on their pizzas here...? Nothing but white pizza? So I splutter, "Wh--uh--what? Don't you make your pizzas with tomato sauce? Any of the pizzas? Like those folks over there, that seems to be a regular pizza, with tomato sauce, right?" "Oh, like THAT stuff? You want that in a dish?" And then she looked at me as if I had a weird skin disease but she didn't want to be impolite but she was failing and still making a face. You know that look, right? So anyway, then she brought me the marinara sauce, but what the fuck. So the calzone was good--a vegetable calzone, which included corn! And they made me a delightful little chocolate sundae with cookie pieces at the end, so I was mostly satisfied with the experience other than those two minutes which I will never forget as long as I live.

I came here on about 4 first dates when I was in school! aw! Brings me back! I used to come here…read moreall the time with my friends for the brownie sunday - YUMMY!! It was delicious, enough for two people happily. The food here is really good too - basic, but good. The pizza's are good, the pasta is good, all in all really quite good! The staff are brilliant, they've always got something to say and are always on hand when you need them.

If you are ever in the north of Scotland you should visit Elgin, it's a little town about 30…read moreminutes from where I use to live. In Elgin there is a great little restaurant called Restaurant 55. The food here is amazing and to die for, to be honest there is not mush in the area so there is no doubt that when this place opened it would be really popular. The staffs prides themselves on taking local produce and making amazing meals to cater for everyone, this place has gotten some amazing reviews and it deserves them. They offer a wide variety of menus and have some amazing steak dishes so you will be stuck from choice. For me the desert menu was the selling point everything looks so good and as I watched everyone one else get their deserts I couldn't wait to get through my main course. When I am back in the area I will be paying this place another visit.

I've been a customer for years, then I moved away and really missed his food. When I came back to…read moreElgin 5 years later, I called up to order and he said "is that Mr Gary?" I was impressed that he remembered me and my favourite curry years later. He's an absolute wizard with Indian food and makes the best chicken tikka Bhuna I've ever had. Tonight I've ordered lamb dansak too and I can't wait.

decided to try for first time we ordered lamb rogan josh, chicken tikka sultani, the meat was…read moreplentiful and tender, good heat and tasty. plenty rice and tandoori chapatis were a great change to Nan bread. this will be our place to go for a curry, loved it.

Hot - Crispy - Fresh…read more We were staying in lovely Hopeman for two nights. This little place is right on Harbour Street next to Cafe Mouie (run by the same people). We already had lunch but the fish here looked so nice and crispy, so we ordered some to take out and enjoy at the harbour. It was as good as it looked. Crispy, hot and fresh. Tender inside. Real good Fish. We also ordered some fried shrimp on the side which were equally good. A nice little place in a lovely village. Be sure to give it a try when in the area.

The most amazing fish suppers out of here. Best I've ever tasted. Brilliant friendly staff. Trust…read moreme you won't be disappointed. Ace !!!

I strongly recommend this restaurant for breakfast. It was perfectly cooked and presented and a…read moregenerous food portion. The service was nice and quick, and the staff were always happy to help. It felt nice and classy and was nice to the teaming of the Harbour nearby.

Best meal we've had in Scotland.. breakfast was delicious and the location spectacular only wish we…read morecould've tried this place for a late lunch...

Not too large, intimate atmosphere, ideal for couples and small family groups…read more No evidence of any Italians when we visited, but the fare was authentic, and the menu offered plenty of choice. Charges are reasonable. Having found nowhere better in Elgin, so far, we would certainly go again, and recommend it to others.

This Pizzeria has it all and more, its our favourite casual eatery in Elgin, its quite small and…read morecan be very busy so a reservation is probably best. Lunchtimes see a lot of office workers and shoppers, the evening tends towards couples and families often celebrations. The pizza are fresh made and the pasta dishes are delicious If you have a tight waistband maybe skip the starter as the main course is large! A plentifull wine list makes for a relaxing evening and the prices are not over the top. Staff are attentive without being intrusive. One drawback is the Loo is upstairs

The BEST fish and chips you'll get in Elgin, friendly staff and deliver anywhere local. Good prices…read morewhich aren't too expensive for what you get. 5 stars from me.