Iona At Toravaig House

Knock Bay, Highland, United Kingdom

🛍 Wine, Coffee, Ice Cream, Breakfast

4.4 💬 165 Reviews
Iona At Toravaig House

Phone: +441471820200

Address: Knock Bay, Highland, United Kingdom

City: Highland

Menu Dishes: 5

Reviews: 165

"We stayed at Toravaig house for 2 nights, dined in the restaurant once, and breakfast twice. First, the place is decorated very elegantly, yet comfortable. The colors are very relaxing and enjoyable. The staff is equally warm, friendly, professional, and work together very well. I am lactose intolerant, so we always have to work around this issue and some places are willing to work with, and others not so much. I'm thrilled to say that the chef at Iona restaurant will go above and beyond to make your dining experience amazing! My starter, a baitfish, was delicious and required no changes. The next course however was a cream soup. I was all ready to skip this, and wasn't upset because hey, that's my life. But then I was concerned when they brought us both soup spoons. To my surprise, they brought my husband the cream soup, and the waitress explained to me that since I could not have the soup the chef made me a leek and vegetable broth. What? It was amazing, so flavorful that I want to copy it and make it at home, and I truly felt honored. The chef just proved his awesomeness with this gem of a broth, which wasn't even on the menu, and the steak that followed just solidified his skills. It was cooked and seasoned perfectly! Breakfast was equally delicious. In casual conversation Rose had suggested the Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, and then leave off the hollandaise sauce. It was so good, that I had it both mornings, and continued to recreate it whenever I could for the rest of our vacation. (Honestly, I'm still making this for breakfast at home). So, wonderful friendly place! You will be taken care of, in a bit fancy setting, yet so warm and friendly you will feel right at home. A unique blend that is worth your time for sure. Many thanks to Rose, Mary, the chef, the waitresses....when we make it back to Scotland we're coming for a stay!"

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bertholdk451 bertholdk451

Had dinner there twice. Food was good but totally overpriced. Wine list is a rip off. Will not recommend.

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thomaskU3838GB
thomaskU3838GB

We had a fantastic dinner with delicious local cheese, cured meats, and bread, all paired perfectly with a wonderful wine. Thank you so much for the amazing meal.


CameronMacRae
CameronMacRae

4 of us decided to go out for a meal at Toravaig and we were not disappointed. From the moment we arrived until the moment we met, everything went very smoothly. The staff are extremely friendly and attentive and nothing is a problem to them. The food is what you go for and we were not disappointed. To say I was satisfied would be an understatement. It was excellent.


cologin
cologin

Initially alarmed at the £49 price tag for three courses but when the canapés arrived relaxed as they were lovely. My starter of twice dived local scallops was delicious. The soup course (which was not mentioned on the menu) was a pleasant surprise and my main of lamb loin was yummy. The palate cleanser of Apple sorbet was perfect again not mentioned on the menu.Chocolate fondant completed the meal with some good wines and attentive friendly service. We were staying in the hotel and the breakfast the next morning was equally good. Highly recommended. View menu


Paul
Paul

We stayed at this hotel for three nights and had breakfast and dinner there three times. While the food was mostly tasty, the portions were very small and the dinners were quite expensive. The staff were friendly and helpful, but they had no control over the portion sizes or preparation of the food. I understand that they may be trying to make up for lost business due to Covid, but I wish they hadn't tried to do it all at once. If you are looking for value, this may not be the place for you as the food was not visually appealing enough to justify the price.


Alison
Alison

The menu was varied, and made the best of locally-sourced ineredients. Both of us had special dietary requirements, notified in advance, and these were provided for.Waiting staff were very helpful, and the different courses were served at a good pace: not too fast, not too slow.Although portions were quite modest, there were a number of courses on the set menu, and so more than enough to eat.A recommendation for the future would be more choice for vegetarians, and perhaps a larger portion of side vegetables to accompany non-meat dishes.Overall, though, a good experience and breakfast was excellent too!


Andrew18470
Andrew18470

Arrived for afternoon tea, this was the second time we had been, the first time was wonderful and we could not fault anything.The second visit was an utter disappointment. On arrival we were served our tea which came 20 minutes before our food tea bags not leaf The food arrived on plates no tower the sandwich bread was hard and dry, the plate of food was uninspiring and looked like a kitchen porter had thrown it together, and what place did raw fish have on an afternoon tea?, how an establishment can serve food so differently on two occasions beggars belief.Will definitely not recommend to any one and will definitely not return. View menu


cprior26
cprior26

We ate at the Iona Restaurant at the beginning of Apr and loved it. The lounge reception room feels cosy and sumptuous at the same time with an open fire, chaise longues, crisp decor and a piano perfect for a aperitifs, pre dinner drinks and a look over the menu. The dining room is along the same lines. The food was awesome, I had the sea bass and it was probably the best Ive had great quality and perfectly cooked. At £50 for evening meal, its not cheap but the quality of the food does the price justice and you get aperitifs, an entree and a pre desert course too. Its decent value for money; the same standard in a big city would be much more. The whole place is nice and quiet, relaxed, certa...


SWANE
SWANE

We decided to splurge and have a fancy dinner in what looked like a lovely manor house not far from where we were staying on Skye. Toravaig House is indeed quite lovely and the rooms inside where the restaurant is located were very beautifully appointed.We had been told that the restaurant would fill up quickly as it was not too large and it was best to reserve which we did.When we arrived, we were shown into a lounge area very nicely decorated with a fireplace for a cocktail it seems that they do this a lot in Scotland, whether or not you want to have a drink before dinner or not. But so we did and it was enjoyable. But we were getting hungry and this was now way past our reservation time.I...


GAnearATL
GAnearATL

We stayed at Toravaig house for 2 nights, dined in the restaurant once, and breakfast twice. First, the place is decorated very elegantly, yet comfortable. The colors are very relaxing and enjoyable. The staff is equally warm, friendly, professional, and work together very well. I am lactose intolerant, so we always have to work around this issue and some places are willing to work with, and others not so much. I'm thrilled to say that the chef at Iona restaurant will go above and beyond to make your dining experience amazing! My starter, a baitfish, was delicious and required no changes. The next course however was a cream soup. I was all ready to skip this, and wasn't upset because hey, th... View menu

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  • Wine A curated selection of fine wines from around the world, offering rich reds, crisp whites, and elegant rosés to pair perfectly with your meal. Savor each bottle's unique aroma, flavor, and complexity.
  • Coffee Indulge in our rich and aromatic coffee selection, expertly brewed to awaken your senses. From classic espresso to creamy lattes, discover the perfect blend to start your day on a flavorful note. View menu
  • Ice Cream A delightful selection of creamy, handcrafted ice creams with a variety of flavors ranging from classic vanilla and chocolate to unique options like lavender honey and spicy mango, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
  • Breakfast Start your day with our delicious breakfast options, featuring everything from classic eggs and pancakes to healthy smoothies and yogurt. Perfect for a hearty meal or a light morning bite!

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