After a £2.6m, two-year refurbishment, the Rocpool Reserve opens its boutique hotel doors to young, well-heeled professionals. The Reserve restaurant overlooks the river Ness.
- Opened: 18 January
- Owners: Adrian Pieraccini, Brian Lyall, Steven Devlin
- Head chef: Steven Devlin
- General manager: Gaynor Johnston
- Capacity: 60
- Food: Try the pumpkin and ricotta ravioli, followed by the fillet of turbot with baby spinach, fresh clams and seared scallops in white wine and butter. Finish off with a chocolate marquis with pistachio custard.
- Prices: Starters from £6, mains £13.50-£22, desserts £3.50-£9
- Address: 14 Culduthel Road, Inverness IV2 5GQ
- Telephone: 01463 240089