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The Whitehouse

Highlands & Islands, Lochaline - Modern Scottish - Restaurant - £££

Overall Rating: Very Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Very Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Very Good

Local restaurants hardly get more local than this simple whitewashed venue on the Morvern peninsula, reached via a ferry crossing from Mull. There is nothing like a boat journey to sharpen the appetite, especially when there's some excellent food at the other end. Chef Chris Stanley Fotos does his level best to source from within a 10-mile radius, putting a strong emphasis on foraged wild ingredients. Against a backdrop of roughcast white walls and foursquare wood tables (with seductive harbour views to enjoy), his cooking ignites the palates of an eager band of local reporters. Starters such as an aromatic oxtail broth with rice noodles and spring onion salad set the ball rolling, but even the likes of Tobermory smoked salmon with fennel and apple salad and lovage mayonnaise gain through exquisite presentation and unimpeachable raw materials. Main courses exhibit plenty of ingenuity, witness truffle-stuffed Highland chicken with white beans and cauliflower, or perhaps a vegetaria...

Local restaurants hardly get more local than this simple whitewashed venue on the Morvern peninsula, reached via a ferry crossing from Mull. There is nothing like a boat journey to sharpen the appetite, especially when there's some excellent food at the other end. Chef Chris Stanley Fotos does his level best to source from within a 10-mile radius, putting a strong emphasis on foraged wild ingredients. Against a backdrop of roughcast white walls and foursquare wood tables (with seductive harbour views to enjoy), his cooking ignites the palates of an eager band of local reporters. Starters such as an aromatic oxtail broth with rice noodles and spring onion salad set the ball rolling, but even the likes of Tobermory smoked salmon with fennel and apple salad and lovage mayonnaise gain through exquisite presentation and unimpeachable raw materials. Main courses exhibit plenty of ingenuity, witness truffle-stuffed Highland chicken with white beans and cauliflower, or perhaps a vegetarian pick of crisp-cooked polenta with roasted courgette, aubergine caviar and spiced cashews. Seasonal fruits make it into desserts (think strawberries with coconut panna cotta and moist pistachio cake) or there could be expertly rendered dark chocolate and orange soufflé with vanilla ice cream. Local gins and Highland malts sit alongside a list of diverse and assertive wines, with Gascon and Sicilian house selections at £5 a glass. 

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VENUE DETAILS

Lochaline
Highlands & Islands
PA80 5XTGB

01967 421356

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OTHER INFORMATION

No background music, Family friendly

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