Restaurants in Banchory
Potarch Café
Cafe and Restaurant, Potarch, BanchoryWent to the cafe for a quick snack on a cold day in February. Could have been a bit warmer inside. Savoury rolls were good but the sourdough bread was a bit overpowering for the fillings and the bacon had obviously just been heated up and not fried fresh. Cakes were excellent, cheesecake and banana bread with custard.
Finally it is a shame that the decor is too grey and the lighting a bit dim. Probably very on trend but some extra colour would be welcome.
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Superb111 Reviews 4.8
Birdhouse Cafe
74 High St, BanchoryFriendly, helpful team, lovely little cafe. The food is excellent in both quality and quantity and I'm a big bloke. Probably the best coffee ive had outside of italy, most certainly will be returning.
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Superb109 Reviews 4.6
Rangoli Indian Takeaway
4 Dee St, BanchoryAbsolutely amazing food, can’t fault anything we’ve had, I forgot to order rice which they kindly delivered to my home. Great service and great people. Don’t forget this gem of a place.
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Superb35 Reviews 4.8
Platform 22
22 Station Rd, Torphins, BanchoryA fabulous little find whilst exploring the castles of Aberdeenshire today!
On arrival, we were greeted by a lovely staff member, who kindly talked us through all the tasty treats on offer. She was especially inclusive of our little one, and gave her the confidence to order for herself, which normally she finds very scary!!
We ordered the following:
Our little one had the gooey chocolate brownie, made with 4 different kinds of chocolate, which she absolutely adored!
My wife had a pear and hazelnut bake, served warm, which was absolutely delicious - a fair few mouthfuls ended up on my fork!
And I went for the rhubarb, orange and almond torte, which was perfectly balanced, sweet and a real treat!
We had double shot lattes, made with expertise and were perfect - exactly what we needed!
A special hot chocolate was made for our little one, with frothy milk, sprinkles and marshmallows, which she loved!
All together the cost was very reasonable, especially for an independent business in the off-season.
Before leaving we were shown some wonderful craft, a print for every day of the year - it’s a shame we’re an 8 hour drive away normally (probably a little too far for a coffee date!) or else we’d definitely come back to see how the prints are looking over the year, but will absolutely keep a look out for photos on social media!
Overall, a fabulous coffee stop for a wintery afternoon, we were very impressed and will absolutely come back if we’re in the area!
Managed to get a photo of our drinks, but the sweet treats were just too good so had mostly disappeared before I got a snap - oops!!
Thanks so much again!!
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Superb49 Reviews 4.7
olive tree banchory
10 Dee St, BanchoryDelivery staff are always friendly and down to earth. Food is great. I’ve made multiple edits and changes to my order and they’ve never refused or complained in the slightest, like some other restaurants/takeaways do. I ordered extra anchovies, they didn’t have any left so they offered me multiple extra toppings, meat or veg for free. On top of the original order.
They are always bang on time, or early.
Good guys.
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Superb47 Reviews 4.7
The Learney Arms Indian Restaurant & Bar | Torphins, Royal Deeside
The Square, Torphins, BanchoryBit of confusion over takeaway pricing.
After ordering we thought the bill was a bit high so consulted the menu. A substantial difference. We were told the menus were out of date.
Fair enough. Looked at online version. Different prices but still less than we paid. We were told the website was out of date.
Finally went to an online ordering site. Seems those prices are accurate so a bit of a mess really.
Food was good though
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Superb64 Reviews 4.6
Ride Coffee House
46 Station Rd, BanchoryWhat an amazing place to take your doggy. Teddy got sausages and doggy ice cream. Service was so quick, very friendly and lots of delicious food.
Well done staff ... We shall be back ......???
Parking: Parking outside of cafe. Lovely place in Banchary xx
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Superb59 Reviews 4.6
Scott Skinner's Restaurant & Bar
N Deeside Rd, BanchoryOverall, a great experience. Food was good, the place is VERY clean and the locals were friendly. Bathrooms were recently remodeled and beautiful. The bruschetta was some of the best I've had. The tatty scins were quite good, and the squeekiest halloumi fries we've ever had. Definitely would stop again.
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Superb159 Reviews 4.5
Mamma Mia
71 High St, BanchoryAmazing experience! Family owned restaurant and it really feels like an authentic experience. Not only is the food amazing (we've had pizza), but the service is top tier. The owner greeted us like family and even gave us free margherita slices that were freshly made without us asking. Would definitely recommend!
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Superb57 Reviews 4.6
Tease Coffee Bar
17 High St, BanchoryFrom the minute we stepped foot inside Tease,we felt welcome.
Service was amazing I had a pannini which was freshly made and very hot.
My wife had a bacon roll again freshly cooked and very hot,both were very tasty.
We cannot wait till next time we are in Banchory for our next visit.
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Superb49 Reviews 4.6
Tor-Na-Coille Hotel
Inchmarlo Rd, BanchoryOur recent stay at the Tor Na Coille Hotel was absolutely wonderful and exceeded all my expectations. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel so welcome by the friendly and attentive staff.
The hotel itself is beautiful. We particularly loved the tastefully decorated restaurant. The lounge was also elegant and cosy—the perfect spot to relax with a drink . Our bedroom was great; clean, very quiet, and well-decorated.
It was equipped with everything we could possibly need, including a comfortable en-suite shower and toilet, a plethora of toiletries, and the added conveniences of an iron, ironing board, TV, and hairdryer.
The selection of coffee and teas and homemade shortbread in the room was a lovely touch .
We dined in the elegant restaurant and had a truly delicious dinner. The menu offered a great variety, and we were particularly impressed with the excellent vegan options for one of our party, which can often be an afterthought but were clearly well-prepared and flavorful and huge portions for us all .
Breakfast the next morning was just as impressive, with a fantastic full Scottish spread that again catered brilliantly to vegans .
The location is ideal, set within spacious, peaceful grounds that are lovely to wander around . It’s also incredibly convenient, just a short distance from the main street and the beautiful Falls of Feugh . An unexpected bonus was the large, modern gym next door that guests are free to use, which was a great facility .
Considering the high standard of the accommodation, the exceptional food, and the warm hospitality, the price felt very reasonable. We honestly couldn't fault it and are already planning our return visit. Highly recommended!
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Superb111 Reviews 4.5
Scolty Cafe
Ternan House, 6 N Deeside Rd, BanchoryCome here often with family and friends and really enjoy it. There is indoor and an outdoor seating area with a little play section for children. Kids eat free during the holidays with a purchased adult meal which is a bonus. The food is delicious and fairly priced. My favourite is the salt and pepper chicken loaded fries. Definitely would recommend.
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Superb25 Reviews 4.7
Raemoir House
Raemoir House, BanchoryGot married at the end of July 2025 and what an incredible Wedding Venue it was! Owners and the staff were all so welcoming. We got married in house and it was equally beautiful as outside on the lawn to the forest to the Marquee.
Food was incredible and guests are still going on about it.
The venue is dog friendly too and will be greeted by the owners dogs Hunter and Harry?
Just so beautiful?
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Superb36 Reviews 4.5
Restaurant in the garden
Rose Cottage, Raemoir Rd, BanchoryWent for brunch with our family that live in Scotland and we absolutely loved the place! Visiting from Greece, my 7yrs old son loved their breakfast options and their tarts!
I on the other hand was lost in the Garden Center among all those amazing things being sold! Loved their highland cow themed mugs!!
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Good2 Reviews 4
Café 1702
Crathes, BanchoryGreat staff! Gluten-free soup and gluten-free cakes are available. Gluten-free crisps also. Coeliac safe cakes available too (individually wrapped). Several dairy-free alternative milks are available for coffee. Dogs welcome.
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Good16 Reviews 4.2
The Stag Hotel
40 High St, BanchoryWe often come to Banchory, but this was the first time we stayed in a hotel (4 nights). The hotel is very, very beautiful and definitely deserves more stars. It is clean, the rooms are spacious and very cozy, and I felt completely comfortable. The rooms were freshly made up every day. We didn’t get the chance to visit the pub due to our tight schedule, but it was always busy in the evenings and looked very inviting, next time we will definitely drink or eat there. The rooms are located further back, so you don’t hear much from the pub while in your room. We chose this hotel because of its location, it’s right on the main street with many shops around, a supermarket just across the road, and the bus stops right at the door. I would, and will, definitely choose this hotel again. Thank you for the great stay!
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Good29 Reviews 4.2
The Cowshed Restaurant & Takeaway
Raemoir Rd, BanchoryUsed the takeaway. Very good haddock and chips. Very good batter. Decent portion and well boxed for eating out. Easy to recommend. May be worth calling ahead to order
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Good131 Reviews 4.2
Famous House Chinese Takeaway
27 High St, BanchoryDelicious Chinese , so tasty and fresh. We are only here for the weekend so can’t have again, but I ate my food and said it my husband wish I had room for more ! It was so good , beats Aberdeen Chinese takeaways for sure ✔️, Thank you for the forks too :)
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Good12 Reviews 3.8
Restaurant at The Lodge
Dee St, BanchoryBanchory Lodge was the perfect venue for my best friend’s wedding — stunning setting, lovely rooms, and a fantastic atmosphere throughout. The staff were brilliant and the bar selection was spot on. Couldn’t have asked for a better weekend! David and his team really looked after us all very well.
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Good11 Reviews 3.7
Milton Brasserie
Milton of Crathes, BanchoryHad a rather tasty and filling two course lunch with drinks. Staff were friendly and attentive. Service was very good considering the restaurant was extremely busy with a large funeral lunch party. Suggest booking to ensure a table. Recommend visiting.
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Good99 Reviews 4.1
Shakes 'n' Cakes @ The Nile
3 Dee St, BanchoryWho ever serves you it's always a warm welcome and great service. Had not had a kebab for over 2 years before having one from here and we were not disappointed ! Def going on a regular basis now even though its 23 mile away. Keep it up !
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Poor6 Reviews 2.3
Ashvale Banchory
4 Watson St, BanchoryWe were staying at the campsite and were given a leaflet on arrival advertising the delivery service. It was too good an opportunity to pass up for Good Friday, so we ordered and you delivered. Great service, lovely piping hot food which we greatly enjoyed. We ordered for 7pm and you were just 2 minutes after that, spot on. Thank you!
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Good37 Reviews 3.6