Monday, 24 November 2008

Top Five: restaurants


  1. Tervetuloa, Lapta, Northern Cyprus. For the sheer volume of food, the host, the atmosphere and the fact you never just leave with a full belly but usually a gift from the host as well! Always treated like a long-lost relative.
  2. Kilberry Inn, Kilberry nr Tarbert, Argyll, Scotland. A Michelin starred restaurant in the middle of nowhere. Gorgeous food in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Always treated like an old friend.
  3. The Witchery by the Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland. Everything you expect it to be (gothic, cosy, welcoming, delicious and expensive) and a little bit more. 
  4. The Abbey Bell, Bellapais, Northern Cyprus. Fantastic view, amazing food and a waiter that identify which area of England you are from and try and speak with you in local slang. (He must have thought I was cockney as I got 'nice mince pies'.
  5. The Ardanaiseig, nr Kilchrenan, Argyll, Scotland. Intimate, ornate, romantic, with odd paintings and impeccable service. And anywhere that serves 7 courses including a pre-dessert is good with me. Just not on the mussel chowder night.
How strange that all my favourite restaurants are in either Scotland or Northern Cyprus. Perhaps I should travel more widely???

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