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Inverness

The Kitchen

A modern brasserie in a glass building of three floors on the bank of the River Ness in Inverness, looking out at the castle and the river.

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On Huntly Street, on the west bank of the River Ness, a striking modern building of glass rises under a swooping timber canopy, with curved balconies facing the water.

The Kitchen fills all three floors, and each looks over the river running below to the red sandstone castle on its hill across the water.

It is a relaxed brasserie with a creative Scottish menu, built around good food, friendly service and fair prices. Up top there is a heated roof terrace, and for groups of up to eight there is a table right beside the kitchen, where you can watch the chefs at work.

It makes a fine place for a long lunch or an evening meal with the lights of the town coming on across the river. The Kitchen opens for lunch and dinner from Thursday to Monday; ask for a window when you book.

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Before you go

Open Thursday to Monday for lunch, noon to 2pm, and dinner, 5pm to 9pm, according to the restaurant; closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Where
15 Huntly Street, Inverness, IV3 5PR.
Open
Thu to Mon, lunch and dinner.
Views
The castle and the river.

Opening hours

Their website
Monday
noon–9pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
noon–9pm
Friday
noon–9pm
Saturday
noon–9pm
Sunday
noon–9pm

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Where it is

On Huntly Street on the west bank of the River Ness, facing the castle, IV3 5PR.

Close byInverness.
  1. Coyote BurgerCoyote BurgerUnder a mile 1 min by road
  2. XOKO BakehouseXOKO BakehouseUnder a mile 1 min by road
  3. River Ness WalkRiver Ness WalkThe riverside walk.Under a mile 1 min by road
  4. Crispy-skinned salmon fillet on risotto, garnished with pea shoots and herb oilThe Mustard SeedUnder a mile 1 min by road
  5. Inverness CastleInverness CastleThe castle across the river.Under a mile 2 min by road
Directions
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A tray of sponge cakes dusted with icing sugar and filled with jam and cream.CafeHarry Gow0.2 miles
Curved building with large "Imaginarium" banner above a wooden fenceAttractionsInverness Museum and Art Gallery0.2 miles
Castlegallery shopfront with hanging flower baskets above the window displayShoppingCastle Gallery0.2 miles
Red sandstone cathedral with Gothic arched windows and a carved entrance porchAttractionsSt Andrew's Cathedral0.2 miles
AttractionsInverness Cathedral0.2 miles
Sliced bread in a wooden bowl beside butter and a gin glassRestaurantsMcBain's by the River0.3 miles
The gilded pipes of the Willis organ and the carved wooden pulpit inside the Old High Church, Inverness.AttractionsOld High Church0.3 miles
Wrought-iron bracket holds "The Walrus & Corkscrew" sign against a stone buildingRestaurantsThe Walrus & Corkscrew0.4 miles

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