Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I'm sick of eating at Fandango's, can anyone recommend me something upmarket? So far I am aware of the Silver Darling (looks nice but with a couple of bottles of wine and a tip you'd be lucky to walk away with much change from a hundred bucks) and The Marcliffe (slightly better priced but seems a bit focused on traditional food) - more data required on local posh nosh plz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 not too posh but certainly very good is the cock and bull at balmedie, very reasonably priced for the quality of food. also good is la bonne brasserrie on correction wynd, they do great value specials. howies is alright too and do good lunchtime offers.i'm sure there's posher than that batch though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF Scott Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 If you fancy the trip...Restaurant, Stonehaven, Aberdeen, North East Scotland - The Carron Art Deco RestaurantIt's not exactly cheap, but as long as you don't go crazy you could get a really good meal for an alright price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 thanks for the help, I will refine my original question though and say that I'd rather find out about places in the city, also emphasis on evening menus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Tom, try the Olive Tree on Queens Road, very nice food.To be honest, the Silver Darling is very expensive i.e. they don't even have a pricelist for their wine selection. Very good food but I don't think it's good value for money even for a posh restaurant. For a couple of bottles of vino and a meal you are probably looking at 100 per person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 yeah the silver darling seems like a bit of a nouveaux riche location - "aye, the silver darling, 'ats where all the rich folk eat" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Tom, try the Olive Tree on Queens Road, very nice food.To be honest, the Silver Darling is very expensive i.e. they don't even have a pricelist for their wine selection. Very good food but I don't think it's good value for money even for a posh restaurant. For a couple of bottles of vino and a meal you are probably looking at 100 per person.i'll second that olive tree recommendation actually, twas very nice when we went there a few years back. i'm sure it's still good. simpsons is meant to be ok too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 La Stella in the Adelphi (off Union St) is excellent as is Rustico (Summer Street?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Not sure how posh you want. Howies is great, probably my favourite restaurant in Aberdeen but it' might not be as posh as you're looking for and the food is pretty traditional. High quality, seasonal, Scottish food but well priced.Olive Tree and it's sister place in Bridge of Don are excellent.Bistro Verde on the green is good for fish. The Eating Room on Great Western Road is supposed to be alright.If you don't mind travelling (I know you said in the city, but Stoney is only 20 mins down the road) I'll second Richard's Carron recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Cafe Musa might be worth checking out. it's a little cramped, but it's got a real nice evening menu and the pricing is pretty posh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh_Jazz Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Some of the better one's I've eaten at recently:Number One's - 1 Queens TerraceEating Room - Holburn St.NV - Huntly StreetThe Albyn - Albyn Pl. IMO, Silver Darlings is shite for the money - been there twice thru work, and never been impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Eating Room - Holburn St.It's on Great Western Road, not Holburn Street. On the corner with Pitstruan Place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Some of the better one's I've eaten at recently:Number One's - 1 Queens TerraceEating Room - Holburn St.NV - Huntly StreetThe Albyn - Albyn Pl. IMO, Silver Darlings is shite for the money - been there twice thru work, and never been impressed.been meaning to go to nv myself after hearing some good things. what's it like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh_Jazz Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 been meaning to go to nv myself after hearing some good things. what's it like?I really enjoyed it.....not the cheapest but it's quite small and intimate, so good for special occasions. I stuck to the seafood which was excellent. Think it's one of the chefs that used to work at Simpsons that runs the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh_Jazz Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 It's on Great Western Road, not Holburn Street. On the corner with Pitstruan Place.Eeee-awwww. Sorry....quite right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Cafe Musa might be worth checking out. it's a little cramped, but it's got a real nice evening menu and the pricing is pretty posh.I second Cafe Musa. Brilliant place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen B Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I really enjoyed it.....not the cheapest but it's quite small and intimate, so good for special occasions. I stuck to the seafood which was excellent. Think it's one of the chefs that used to work at Simpsons that runs the place.I'd recommend NV too. I went there for my graduation dinner, and it was brilliant, although I don't know how pricey it was cos my old man was paying. And you're right about it being one of the guys from Simpsons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 !The Foyer on Crown street. Without doubt one of the best in the city! Has a very good veggie friendly menu and is also a gallery, so something to look at whilst you ignore, or are ignored by, you partner or party... Not saying you will be ignored like... Tiz top notch if you are willing to pay a little extra for qaulity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartmaxwell Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 the foyerbistro verdeolive tree (value is lacking)silver darling (value is lacking)nazmasaigon (not really "posh" but very nice) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spellchecker Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 i really like Moonfish on correction wynd. it is a small restaurant, they do a lot of nice fish dishes and the food has been excellent every time of the 4 or 5 times i have been there. the atmosphere is smart but relaxed and the staff are really pleasant. i think they are only open wednesday to saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Halo on union street is nae bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennbuchan Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Would really recomend The Square, right beiside the music hall. Very very nice place with great food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Von Mondragon Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I went to La Stella in 2004 with a girl who knew someone who worked there, Had 3 courses and much wine and I think it was about 80 including decent tip, and it was quality, although that was a while ago now. Poldino's is decent Italian and Nargile on Skene St was ace the one time I was in it, Mixed Grill Kebab skewers v good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Didz Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 SimpsonsNargile on Forrest Avenue (top of Union Grove)...slightly nicer place to eat than the one on Skene St, excellent food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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