The Three Chimneys and The House Over-by

The best meal we have ever had! We sat at the kitchen table and it was lovely. The staff was so accommodating and friendly. Kitchen staff went out of their way to answer questions and explain the dishes and their processes. The wine pairings were exceptional. We also got lucky enough to sit at a table and meet other fabulous families and couples, and engage in fabulous conversation. I’m sure it’s the same for any table, full of adventurous eaters and friendly faces. Couldn’t recommend more!

I almost don't want to write a review because more people will go there but everything about the Three Chimneys is sheer magic. First I have to say that my drive from Edinburgh took much longer than I planned so my arrival was about three hours later than excepted on dark rainy roads. When I arrived Sheila rushed from behind the desk to welcome and give me a much needed hug. Sheila is that person who instinctively knows what you need and ensures you get it. She arranged so many great things for me with joy! That was just the beginning of the magic because every single point of interaction with the wonderful humans who worked there proved that this group cares about your experience in a genuine way. Nothing was false or pretentious just genuine care for your enjoyment. The food was delicious (even better than Loch Bay Restaurant) and the head waiter ensured my birthday dinner was special. I did the Chef's Table as well and it was wonderful albeit we did have a little heated debate with the sommelier about French wines (I was for them he was against them), but what's life without a discussion of wine!? They even kept a birthday bottle of Champagne that was sent to me from friends in the US on ice in my room each day I was there. Dave was the guy who made sure I knew about the best gin and whiskey along with other great conversation about whiskey and life. I'm pretty sure he gave me extra shortbread:) This is the place to go if you want to experience luxury with ease. Small, intimate and spectacular. PS if you need a taxi to navigate the sheep roads call Donde!

Sheila at the front of house was great. She sat myself and my partner down to have a drink whilst we waited for our table and was very easy to talk to and had a warm personality. Ellie our server for dinner was polite, well mannered, had a good knowledge of the meals. I hope she gets her car back ok! Great service and great food, would definitely come again.

It breaks my heart to only give three stars but there are a few reasons for this. This place has a big reputation to live up to so expectations are high, but from the moment we walked in, everything seemed very impersonal. There wasn't much atmosphere and the whole experience felt like a production line. Our waiter was lovely ( but a bit hopeless) and we were never properly greeted when we entered. The tables were pretty crowded ( however, we had a wonderful conversation with the delightful couple next to us) and there was not much atmosphere. I started with the marmalade martini - the bartender really knows his stuff! However, I thought the food overall was rather average ......for this level. The first few bites were nice, but then it was a bit overwhelming in terms of richness and lack of texture. The scallops were cooked to perfection, but the Dashi broth tasted like it had soy added (?). Anyway, I guess they were classic ( french technique?) Type dishes but not too memorable. We did ask for some more bread - we heard another table ask for the same - but were told there was not enough. Fair enough, but half an hour later another table nearby was offered more bread. I started to feel a bit uncomfortable. I've no doubt the kitchen was really working hard but in the end the whole experience was rather soulless. Maybe three chimneys suffers by comparison to another restaurant we visited on Skye this trip - same price range but exceptional food and service.

Wow! What an amazing experience. One of the coolest dining experiences of my life. We were lucky to have the chefs table to ourselves and got to watch the kitchen make the food and have the chefs explain the dishes themselves. Not only was this incredibly cool but such incredible food. Loved that every dish had a story and was locally sourced!

We were lucky enough to be able to make reservations at this phenomenal restaurant while on vacation. The drive here was exciting through small and winding roads that seemed at times that we would never make it. Once we arrived this was a nice small restaurant and we were welcomed by the staff. The menu was a gastronomical experience with flavors that were rich and not over powering. Each dish came out perfect with presentation and temperature. The staff was a great help to help pick the correct dishes for us and we were able to try a variety. Do not miss the dessert. I would highly recommend this place.

Nice but not quite the experience I was hoping for. When researching our trip to Isle of Skye we heard a great deal about this restaurant in its somewhat remote location so was greatly looking forward to finally being able to visit. We lucked ended up staying 10 min away from the restaurant and secured a reservation the first night. The tables were quite close to each other and having a private conversation became something of a challenge. The set menu offered several choices in each category but, in my view, only one dish - the crab starter - had anything like the wow factor is had been expecting. For the price I was expecting a wow factor but didn’t happen. I can now say that we have been but doubt that will come back just to try the food again.

The food is the best we ate on the island for the most part. Excellent association of taste, work on the textures and the flavors. They work with amazing and fresh products. The starters and the desserts were delicious, as well as simple things like the bread. The service as you’d expect it for this price range is flawless. The rooms are nicely and warmly decorated, giving a refined but not overwhelming atmosphere, rightly positioned for the price range. Overall very happy with the experience. As always with restaurants on that price range, understand that the quality cannot follow the price as fast as it increases. But I’d argue that for this price, the quality do follow in comparison to other similar restaurants !

The best meal we have ever had! We sat at the kitchen table and it was lovely. The staff was so accommodating and friendly. Kitchen staff went out of their way to answer questions and explain the dishes and their processes. The wine pairings were exceptional. We also got lucky enough to sit at a table and meet other fabulous families and couples, and engage in fabulous conversation. I’m sure it’s the same for any table, full of adventurous eaters and friendly faces. Couldn’t recommend more!

I almost don't want to write a review because more people will go there but everything about the Three Chimneys is sheer magic. First I have to say that my drive from Edinburgh took much longer than I planned so my arrival was about three hours later than excepted on dark rainy roads. When I arrived Sheila rushed from behind the desk to welcome and give me a much needed hug. Sheila is that person who instinctively knows what you need and ensures you get it. She arranged so many great things for me with joy! That was just the beginning of the magic because every single point of interaction with the wonderful humans who worked there proved that this group cares about your experience in a genuine way. Nothing was false or pretentious just genuine care for your enjoyment. The food was delicious (even better than Loch Bay Restaurant) and the head waiter ensured my birthday dinner was special. I did the Chef's Table as well and it was wonderful albeit we did have a little heated debate with the sommelier about French wines (I was for them he was against them), but what's life without a discussion of wine!? They even kept a birthday bottle of Champagne that was sent to me from friends in the US on ice in my room each day I was there. Dave was the guy who made sure I knew about the best gin and whiskey along with other great conversation about whiskey and life. I'm pretty sure he gave me extra shortbread:) This is the place to go if you want to experience luxury with ease. Small, intimate and spectacular. PS if you need a taxi to navigate the sheep roads call Donde!

Sheila at the front of house was great. She sat myself and my partner down to have a drink whilst we waited for our table and was very easy to talk to and had a warm personality. Ellie our server for dinner was polite, well mannered, had a good knowledge of the meals. I hope she gets her car back ok! Great service and great food, would definitely come again.

It breaks my heart to only give three stars but there are a few reasons for this. This place has a big reputation to live up to so expectations are high, but from the moment we walked in, everything seemed very impersonal. There wasn't much atmosphere and the whole experience felt like a production line. Our waiter was lovely ( but a bit hopeless) and we were never properly greeted when we entered. The tables were pretty crowded ( however, we had a wonderful conversation with the delightful couple next to us) and there was not much atmosphere. I started with the marmalade martini - the bartender really knows his stuff! However, I thought the food overall was rather average ......for this level. The first few bites were nice, but then it was a bit overwhelming in terms of richness and lack of texture. The scallops were cooked to perfection, but the Dashi broth tasted like it had soy added (?). Anyway, I guess they were classic ( french technique?) Type dishes but not too memorable. We did ask for some more bread - we heard another table ask for the same - but were told there was not enough. Fair enough, but half an hour later another table nearby was offered more bread. I started to feel a bit uncomfortable. I've no doubt the kitchen was really working hard but in the end the whole experience was rather soulless. Maybe three chimneys suffers by comparison to another restaurant we visited on Skye this trip - same price range but exceptional food and service.

Wow! What an amazing experience. One of the coolest dining experiences of my life. We were lucky to have the chefs table to ourselves and got to watch the kitchen make the food and have the chefs explain the dishes themselves. Not only was this incredibly cool but such incredible food. Loved that every dish had a story and was locally sourced!

We were lucky enough to be able to make reservations at this phenomenal restaurant while on vacation. The drive here was exciting through small and winding roads that seemed at times that we would never make it. Once we arrived this was a nice small restaurant and we were welcomed by the staff. The menu was a gastronomical experience with flavors that were rich and not over powering. Each dish came out perfect with presentation and temperature. The staff was a great help to help pick the correct dishes for us and we were able to try a variety. Do not miss the dessert. I would highly recommend this place.

Nice but not quite the experience I was hoping for. When researching our trip to Isle of Skye we heard a great deal about this restaurant in its somewhat remote location so was greatly looking forward to finally being able to visit. We lucked ended up staying 10 min away from the restaurant and secured a reservation the first night. The tables were quite close to each other and having a private conversation became something of a challenge. The set menu offered several choices in each category but, in my view, only one dish - the crab starter - had anything like the wow factor is had been expecting. For the price I was expecting a wow factor but didn’t happen. I can now say that we have been but doubt that will come back just to try the food again.

The food is the best we ate on the island for the most part. Excellent association of taste, work on the textures and the flavors. They work with amazing and fresh products. The starters and the desserts were delicious, as well as simple things like the bread. The service as you’d expect it for this price range is flawless. The rooms are nicely and warmly decorated, giving a refined but not overwhelming atmosphere, rightly positioned for the price range. Overall very happy with the experience. As always with restaurants on that price range, understand that the quality cannot follow the price as fast as it increases. But I’d argue that for this price, the quality do follow in comparison to other similar restaurants !

Wow! Recommended by a friend, I owe him big time. The service was some of the best I have seen in the UK, so friendly and so knowledgeable about the food and wines. This now has hit my top restaurants of all time list. We had the scallops and the monk fish starters, the lamb and cod mains and the cheese and cheesecake to end with.

Fantastic restaurant, deserving of its accolades (and the drive). To me, Michelin starred restaurants are either great dining experiences or pretentious trying to show off with mediocre food. Three Chimneys is a great experience. Rather than a tasting menu, there are four courses, where you select in each. This process provides variety but allows you to take the dishes that are most appealing (and helpful with my picky family). My first course was wonderful cured salmon which came with an incredible mackerel mousse. Second course we're scallops, seared perfectly but again overshadowed by the accompanying smoked salmon two ways. My third course, normally the "main", was venison, which was cooked ideally. Rare but not at all gamey, the perfect colour. I finished with a cheese plate, which included five delicious, and very varying cheeses with quite helpful tasing notes. Two pieces of advice. The restaurant is quite hard to find and our nav system was pretty far off, try to get directions. When you think you are lost, keep going. Also they have a great vegetarian menu but we almost did not book the restaurant because it is not on the website.

Absolutely incredible. We were at the chef's table and were able to see how everything was prepared which was really fun to watch. The service was excellent too with explanations from each chef along the way on the preparation of each dish (and why each was special). We had our meal back in June 2023 but I still crave it and want to go back for sure. It started out with smoked trout, crab (from the area that was fished out that morning!), and oyster. These were each in separate preparations that were prepared with subtlety but still flavorful. Next was the bread course (of course prepared on site)...really great rye but would have liked a stronger sourdough. Picked mussels were up next followed by the best langoustine I have ever had...incredibly fresh (another thing caught that morning in the local loch). Scallops followed by "rose beef" which was a pate(?). The highland lamb was also the best lamb that I have ever had and then the two desserts were really unique. One was called Pine Needles and it did evoke that but was delicious. The other was a rice pudding souffle which was not as successful. The wine pairing was very thoughtful and they were not stingy on the pour. :) It was a really magical vacation but this meal was definitely a highlight. The restaurant is located in a hotel so there is parking but be prepared for a long dark drive afterwards. It is very remote and there are sheep everywhere. Just getting there, I would add extra time because you will probably be late. They take all cards.

Was the food good, yes. But not knock your Sox off. Was the ambiance good, it was good enough. Was it worth the arduous drive and the exorbitant price, that is unclear. Are we jaded by NorCal farm to table menus, probably. Three Chimneys has been marketed to tourists in guidebooks and online, but it did not sparkle. It was not a highlight of our trip. If you are in Portree and want well prepared local Scottish food, you can find it there, and avoid a 45 minute harrowing drive in the dark. For $120 per person I expected more.

amazing. that is what i would say about this place. the staff was absolutely wonderful and the food was even better (which is really saying something). there were several parts to our meals and I wish i could describe them but words would not do them justice. the one thing i have to emphasize is that the lasagne was literally to die for and a major shoutout to our server for recommending it.

Such a fun experience! We did the kitchen table experience where you are actually seated in the kitchen of this working restaurant! To be able to get a behind the scenes picture of everything that goes on was great such a unique opportunity. All the chefs are more than willing to explaIn what they're working on and it's so fast paced, you'll walk away with a whole new respect for the restaurant. Plus, the food was phenomenal so it was all together so much fun!

Absolutely amazing incredible wonderful experience at The Three Chimneys. Situated in a far corner of Skye The Three Chimneys brings some really wonderful fine dining to the far reaches of the isle. We tried to get standard reservations but they only had room left at the kitchen table. I didn't realize at the time what a phenomenal experience this was, but am so glad it's something in which we participated. Situated in the actual kitchen, the kitchen table is an exclusive dining experience fitting only 6 people - you and your date (or you alone) and 4-4 of your closest strangers. Don't worry, soon you'll be friends. You're served a 9-course tasting menu with an optional wine pairing at a delightful large wooden table right in the kitchen. You're served by the chefs and they explain and talk about each dish as they place it in front of diners. Honestly it was just an incredible once in a lifetime experience. I cannot speak to anything in the normal dining room, but for the Kitchen Table experience, it was to die for. We'll be talking about this experience for years. The only even slightly-negative aspect was that I was unimpressed with the Somm's ability to talk about the wine beyond its vintner, vintage, and varietal. For the price of the whole package I would've expected more intimate knowledge of the wine and how it fits into the meal, given it's a choice pairing. In the end that wasn't a huge deal, just a minor disappointment. I loved every minute of the experience and am very grateful for having been able to have dinner with wonderful strangers and have a once in a lifetime night. Let's hope someday I can make it twice in a lifetime.

My husband and I dined here in celebration of our 25th wedding anniversary. The food was very tasty and the service was excellent. We chose to do three courses, which was plenty of food. I had the whipped and flambé cheese for my wee starter, the hake ravioli for my first plate (we skipped second plate) and beef and haggis for my third plate.

While on Skye we ate at The Three Chimneys to nights in a row. The first night, we had the tasting menu and the second, the three course. Both were fantastic. Really, really, good. The dishes were inventive and the staff were very informative and attentive. I don't know what else to say other than to mirror all of the other reviews. I can't recommend the restaurant enough. Also we stayed two nights at The House Over By... Then inn next door associated with the restaurant. We have never felt more taken care of than we were here. The entire combined experience was will worth the price. And if you stay at the inn you have an automatic reservation at the restaurant.

Fantastic restaurant in an unexpected location. The menus are well rounded and straightforward: 3 or 8 courses. I had the 3 course menu. It so well done I'm glad I chose this for my first visit. Each dish was a veritable journey onto itself. Accidentally I chose a starter and main course that came with the same sauce. I would have appreciated the waiter alerting me to this but fortunately it did not negatively impact my enjoyment of each dish - partridge and beef, respectively. There are options for game and fish as well plus oysters. Attention to every detail. Wine pairings were sublime. Dessert, the chocolate tart, was adequately portioned and really stood its ground. Overall highly recommended.

Three Chimneys works hard to bring fine dining to the edge of Skye, and mostly succeeds. The presentation and service certainly meet the standards of fine dining, and the food almost gets there. Well worth the trip, but the food is not quite up to the standards of big city establishments. That being said, I applaud what they are doing here and am glad we had dinner here.

The drive to the restaurant is not for the faint hearted (we drove from Portree). The interior is charming and the service is good. The portions are small, but good. Is it worth the price of $200 for lunch... we didn't think so.

So grateful to be told about this place and to Amex for scoring me a seat at the kitchen table. Beautiful setting in a remote part of Skye (enjoying dodging sheep and oncoming cars on the single lane road while your phone loses any signal and you hope you remember right how to get there!) So fun to sit in the kitchen with a fun young couple from London and meet all the chefs and watch all the action. Impeccable service, albeit wish they weren't trying to be so formal and proper, thankfully the chefs were really chill. Loved just about everything, hard to pick a winner. The surprise of sorbet with the crab; the smoky taste after they flamed the langoustines; the bread made with dark beer; the genius of pairing sherry with the scallop in miso broth; the warming comfort of the beef and chanterelles with that left over "porridge" from the whisky making process; the outstanding local lamb and beetroots; the succulent apricot, passion fruit cream and salty honey tuile cookie; the beautiful berries, tasty gels and cake crumbs, and finally the chai chocolate. Well worth the journey. Would happily make it again :)

A dining experience on the Isle of Skye that is not to be missed. We stayed locally in Dunvegan and this gem seemed in the most unlikely remote location. Glad I was able to get the last reservation of the day we were visiting 6 months out (9:30pm). Locally sourced menu. Plates were works of art as well as delicious. Staff were professional, knowledgeable and attentive as you would expect at a Michelin starred restaurant.

The Isle of Skye has 10,000 residents. So how the Three Chimneys does what is does is somewhat of a miracle. This is supreme high-end cuisine at its very, very best! We sampled the "Taste of Skye" 8-course menu with the full wine flight (terrific wines, too!), and it was to die for wonderful. I have been lucky enough to sample the culinary arts of some of the world's greatest chefs and this one doesn't need to hide from any of them. It is truly, deliciously, mind-bogglingly good cooking. One word on seating choices: the Kitchen Table is a tremendous experience as you will be sitting right next to where it is all happening. The team of the Three Chimneys works like a well-oiled machine, no Gordon-Ramsey-esque swearing here and to watch them create this amazing food is a rather unique experience you should try.

Exceptional menu, front of house. Best scallops I've ever had. Cheap wine pairings for the menu.

We decided to dine here to start off our honeymoon in Scotland. I'll have to disagree with some of the other reviews in that it didn't meet or exceed our (high) expectations. Agree with the location, surrounds, and venue itself...Skye is an amazing place and the restaurant is quaint and lovely. We chose to sit at the "kitchen table" and do the degustation "taste of Skye" menu with wine pairings. I'll start with the kitchen table. You didn't feel like you were in the action or part of the atmosphere. You're kind of cramped into a corner of the kitchen and don't really have that great of a view...not to mention doors on both sides of you are constantly opened throughout the night. We were there on a particular cold & draughty night (reminder, it's on Skye), so I was freezing. There is zero interaction with the chefs (they make no effort to interact but apparently you're welcomed to waltz around the kitchen which seems like it shouldn't be allowed due to health codes) until they do a "dessert demo" towards the end. We were also shoved onto the table with 5 other diners (total of 7) when it feels like there should ever be maybe 4 or 6 guests (if you all know each other). It just wasn't special and the experience was not great. Food was interesting and nice, but lacked that "wow!" you expect at this level. Portions were great, lots of fresh seafood and local produce, but courses were a bit too spread out in time (we were there 3.5 hours which seemed excessive). With that said, service was great. The Scandinavian sommelier was the highlight of our night...he was knowledgable, friendly, attentive and funny. Wines were also varied and artfully paired. Server was also fantastic. I would love to return and try the restaurant and a la carte menu but I cannot recommend this restaurant for their kitchen table option... For the price (just shy of £400 for two) you'd expect a superior and amazing experience.

Second visit to this restaurant, first was five years ago, so coming back to Scotland this year it was a must on our list. For all of the raves about The Three Chimneys, we were disappointed in the food and service. Unknowingly, we chose the wine flight to accompany our meal, way too expensive--£110 not justified, shame on us for not asking the price first. If you are looking for "small" portions, be our guest, but there are better options available, and 3 1/2 hours is too long for a meal, wait times between courses was not appropriate and we won't return the next time in Scotland.

I'm not sure why it has taken me so long to write this review for the Three Chimneys. I've been clinging on to my complimentary copy of the tasting menu we had the pleasure of partaking in almost a year ago. Now the time has come to recall the culinary delights! First of all, the amazing location of this restaurant must be commented on. Nestled away in one of the most remote corners of the Isle of Skye, it's almost impossible to find. We had to stop and ask for directions more than once, and even when we were on the correct road it doesn't seem possible that it will end in a gourmet restaurant. It twists and turns for miles with nothing to see other than outstanding scenery and a multitude of sheep! The journey home in the dark was equally spectacular - we had to stop the car and stand gazing at the sky for quite some time as it contained a blanket of stars, a unique experience. Anyway, back to the restaurant. When you do eventually discover it, it is a delight in itself. A quaint whitewashed cottage in beautiful surroundings. The ceilings are low, the lighting discreet, the whole atmosphere beautiful and cosy. All the staff we encountered were delightful - very knowledgeable both about the food and the wine, and happy to talk about their own experiences and life on the Isle of Skye. We didn't get to meet head chef Michael Smith, but tasting his food was enough on this occasion. We decided to go for the "Seven Courses of Skye" tasting menu. At £90 per person it's not the cheap option but it gives you the opportunity to taste many of the chef's signature dishes, so it's a must for all the foodies out there. I'm not going to list all the courses as the menu can be found on the website (interesting to note that it hasn't changed in the year since our visit) but needless to say, fish features heavily here - prawns, crab, oysters, smoked fish and scallops. The scallops were my least favourite as the delicate flavour of the fish was slightly overshadowed by the curry crust, but all the other dishes were divine. The meat offering was venison and marmalade souffle finished off this culinary adventure. The food is fresh and tasty, and cooked to a very high standard. I'm not sure why the Three Chimneys has missed out on Michelin status for all these years, I've certainly eaten in worse places that have been awarded stars - perhaps the Michelin inspectors are still searching the Island for it! Regardless of it's Michelin status, it's well worth a visit from any self-respecting foodie, for the location and experience, as much as the food.

Here's the thing... The Three Chimneys is world-renowned. It's 'one of the world's 50 best restaurants'; it has a five-star rating from the Scottish tourism board; it rakes in many an AA award and rosette. And all deservedly so. Tucked away in almost the furthest most corner of the Isle of Skye, accessible by one-lane roads not guaranteed to be free of the odd passing sheep (I say odd, but actually it's quite common to find a sheep in the road, making the drive even more treacherous), the Three Chimneys exudes quaint style and sophistication. The service is ingratiating yet friendly and encouraging of rapport. The wine list is long, appropriate and varied. The food is as fresh as it gets and served to titillate the modern palate. And all of this warrants its price tag. But all of this also begins to feel a bit stifling. Don't get me wrong. I really appreciate some good service. I liked the fact that I could pick the types of homemade bread from the breadbasket that I wanted to eat before the epic three course meal, including amuse bouches and other small bites acting as palate cleansers or just downright indulgent intermediaries between the main food events. I left feeling not pleasantly satiated, but completely stuffed because of all the food set forth before me. At the end of the night, the front of house manager called us a cab to get us back to our B&B around the corner. Following through on the fabulous service we received, he kept an eye out for the cab driver while we continued our conversation at the table and finished the rest of our dessert. All this said, I wouldn't say that, food-wise, this was the best meal of my life. It was a fabulous experience, and perhaps all the extra thrills and frills goes into the restaurant's fame. The food was undeniably good. But, at the end of the day, perhaps my palate isn't as good as I think it is, because I would be equally happy at a top-notch gastropub that costs less than half the price. That is, only if they let me choose from a selection of homemade breads. As a final note, if you're ever in the Three Chimneys' remote highland neck of the woods, stop and treat yourself to the experience. Because the experience as a whole is truly once-in-a-lifetime.

We booked the kitchen table and ended up sharing with another couple show enjoyed the evening as much as we did. The setting itself is great. I prefer it to the main restaurant which is very staid and dark. The kitchen is surrounded by windows thus is bright until well past 10pm. Service was amazing and the entire staff from servers to chef were incredibly welcoming: inviting us to walk around and interact with the staff. Some of us even helped prepare meals (ours, of course). Like another reviewer who had the same menu, the seafood courses are stellar. I too, was not a big fan of the venison. I also preferred the shortbread and tablet to the listed soufle dessert. As this was a special occasion, spending the $$$$ was justified and we were sad to leave almost 5 hours later.

Maybe it is because it's so remote, and you feel a natural sense of accomplishment and relief just getting to the place. But I think that objectively the Three Chimneys stands up to its hype. It's the best all around restaurant experience I've had in the UK, and compares to any of the great meals I've had anywhere. Skye is worth visiting anyway -- great hiking, puffins, and whiskey (coupled with much rain and midges, but I'm willing to forgive that). If you make the trek and don't mind one expensive night, Three Chimneys won't let you down.

In July 2013, I had one of the best meals of my life at The Three Chimneys (which, in my opinion, would confit the Fat Duck). As soon as we scheduled our trip to Skye, I emailed them to reserve seats for my husband and me at the kitchen table. Before the meal, we were ushered into the cosy reading room of the inn, where we met the delightful American family with whom we would be sharing the meal. The restaurant assembles up to eight guests around the massive wooden table in a bright nook at the back of their spotless kitchen. The dining chairs sport the unforgiving incline of New England pews - a not-entirely comfortable perch for a four-hour dinner, but it did keep us focused on the nosh. Each course on the generous tasting menu was sublime, showcasing the best crustaceans, bivalves, fish, tender lambs, and plant life that graces the Scottish Western Isles. The wine pairing, too, was superb, with a delightful English bubbly and a surprisingly decent Turkish white in the mix. In between courses, we admired the beautiful grounds, the crates of giant crabs waiting in the dewy grass for their turn in the stock pot (clearly, I'm not a vegetarian), large array of classic cookbooks, and the professional skills and graceful charm of the motley kitchen crew. They even occasionally invited us to help prep and plate our dishes, which turned out to be great fun (especially since we were sloshed). I'm pretty rabid about Scotland, but that night I fell in love. I still treasure the menu card they give you as a souvenir. And yes, if you're coming from overseas, it *is* worth the trip over the hill and through the woods, and the many hours of driving on the wrong side of single-lane, sheep-clogged roads. (While you're at it, hop on the ferry to Harris.) My advice would be to a) wear removable layers, as the kitchen can get pretty toasty, what with the open fires and bubbling cauldrons; b) go with a group of 6 or 8, if you can, to secure the kitchen table for yourself - we had great luck with our party but I can see how dining with the wrong bunch could be trying; and c) act early to book a room at the inn to avoid the long return drive to your b&b.

Best all around dinner I've had in a long while. I can't say enough about the dessert. I'm not a dessert person because it too much sweet but the strawberry one was perfection. Service fabulous and menu choices excellent.

Stayed there recently & dined in the restaurant. Very scenic area, though of course Skye is well known for this. Easy enough to find. Rooms very stylish and very comfortable, staff also exceptional. Booking was required, the place was full even on a late Sept night. I suspect the locals and the holiday cottage owners are regulars all year. Food is all local and beautifully prepared well thought out. Dishes tasted really good, and were prepared as requested. The meal was nicely paced and portions were correctly controlled so we could eat them all up and complete our selections. We found our choices were better matched off the ALC rather than the Taster, but next time.. The wine list is good, but is rather expensive if you want to drink as well as you can eat, though the Rolly Gassman 2005 Gewurtz was very good, if a little sweet (which I like) for an Alsace basic. The Fleurie that followed was characteristic but not exceptional. Dinner was £48 a head plus wines. A couple of which I though about drinking but I would not stretch to £80 odd for, though of course there are lots more wines at higher prices. The breakfast was also very relaxed with a fine choice of first class foods to start the day slowly with.

This has to be one of the nicest places I have ever had lunch in. The service is impeccable, the food divine and the location stunning. It's always booked up in advance, but a little bit of serendipity resulted in me getting a table for lunch at the last minute, making it all the sweeter. The restaurant overlooks a bay, with mountains in the distant. The building is old, with exposed fireplaces and timbers. A main of baked Lanark Blue Cheesecake with mustard leaves, apple and pumpkin seed, Wild Thyme and Shallot Dressing (beautifully served on a slate plate), followed by The Famous Hot Marmalade Pudding with Drambuie Custard was a truly, overwhelmingly, delightful experience. Friends told me about this place saying it was a must, during a visit to Skye. And to think I almost didn't go! It's not cheap, but I wouldn't expect it to be, given the standards it reaches. I can't rave about this place enough.

My husband and I were treated to a superb meal at the Three Chimneys restaurant in November 2008. First off, I have to say, that I am not a great fan of eating out, finding the whole dining experience generally over-rated and expensive. Probably the way I was brought up with mother always saying she could make better for a fraction of the price. She was usually right of course. The restaurant, situated on the shore of Loch Dunvegan at Colbost (not to be confused with Carbost elsewhere on the Island) is very tiny with only 6 tables in the area where we were seated although there are another two, equally small, dining rooms. The menu is mouth-watering and the food deserving of the high praise and the Gold Award recently bestowed upon it. The menu has a set price of around £50 per person and that doesn't include wine. Nouvelle cuisine isn't everyone's idea of a slap-up meal but, believe me, the textures and tastes of fresh salmon and shellfish straight from Skye's own waters or lamb and Highlander beef also reared on the island, means you don't need a plate piled high. The food is presented so beautifully it's worth taking a moment just to gaze at it. The vegetables also are grown locally and are crisp and tasty. It's worth noting that there is also a vegetarian option available to those who don't eat meat. During the course of our dining experience, and because our meals were freshly prepared and therefore could not be expected to arrive within minutes of ordering, we were invited to sample Chef's freshly baked selection of breads and rolls (divine) and, later on, a delightful tiny chocolate pudding each which came in their own dinky little pudding bowls and topped off with the freshest, whispiest cream I have ever tasted. The service is superb with the highly trained staff friendly, efficient and keen to ensure diners are happy with everything. A truly wonderful dining experience and one which I would certainly repeat when celebrating future special occasions. Full details of menus available can be seen on their website at http://www.threechimneys.co.uk

A superb restaurant. Very friendly and informal atmosphere Quite expensive, but when you consider it's ranking as one of the best restaurants in the world, not too bad In a fantastic setting in one of my favourite parts of Scotland (even the World!)

Sophisticated food, lovely experience. We've been privileged to enjoy a couple multi-course fixed price dining experiences during past travels. If Three Chimneys was our first and only - - it would be tops. In context, though, we'd likely return seeking a better value through their lunch menu. Overall, however, worth the trip.

We had lunch at The Three Chimneys the other day and, although the experience started off to be great and memorable, it became memorable in another way. After our main course had been served our waiter became engaged in a very lengthy conversation with a couple at another table and never looked our way again, literally turning his back to us. Very rude and unprofessional. We actually sat there for at 30 minutes before I managed to find the head waiter and ask for our desert menu. After being served desert our waiter left the building with the other couple, leaving us all alone in the restaurant. Everybody else in the whole place had finished and paid. I had to find someone to bring our check and take our money. We finally left at 4:00, 2 1/2 hours after arriving. We had the 3 course lunch. The other waiter locked the door behind us. Terrible experience. Very good food, but they obviously pick and choose the patrons they like and do not like.

Delicious food. Many varied versions of traditional Scottish meals. Brilliant service, excellent wine card. The restaurant itself is very quaint. Our entire evening was a delight.

At the time we went it was one of the top 3 restaurants in the country. Fantastic fresh food. Very friendly and efficient staff. Booking required as always busy even though its in the middle of nowhere! The B & B looks good too.

This is located in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. It is set on the edge of Skye, looking out over the water with the most amazing light, whatever time of day you are there. The food is incredible - British food, home cooked to a very high standard indeed. We had delicious soup, gorgeous beef and some particularly good cheese to finish. There are rooms to stay, very expensive but I can't imagine anything more beautiful than waking up there in the morning and looking out at the view.

This has to be my favourite restaurant experience ever! We went to this restaurant twice for lunch whilst on honeymoon and although it's now over 2 years ago my mouth still waters everytime I think of it! We nearly didn't get a table the first time we travelled half way across Skye to try and sample the famous Marmalade Pudding with Drambuie Custard without a reservation - but were lucky there had been a last minute cancellation. The food was amazing! It changes throughout the seasons according to what is available locally. My starter of smoked salmon and quails eggs beautifully displayed on a slate was followed by the most succulent venison and rounded off with the famous pudding. When we finished we booked to come again. The staff were all so friendly and the service excellent. It was worth every penny and we took our coffee outside in the garden both times with a view over the sea. Skye is such a beautiful island and this was the jewel in the crown on our honeymoon!

My sister treated my husband and I to a romantic meal here and it was unbelievably good. You can understand why it is award winning, as the quality of the food and the attention to detail was unbelievable with many delicious courses. Worth visiting here, but restaurant was full, so book in advance. You can also stay here including dinner.

Came here for lunch in July and the service, setting and food were top notch. Clearly the comparisons as a Scottish French Laundry are apt, and it is remarkable the quality of food presented in such a remote location. Will definitely plan to return, and recommend highly.

Not worth anywhere near a Michelin star. The food was edible but bland and outrageously expensive.

To enjoy The Three Chimneys to its best ideally you need to stay, either at the House Over-by, their own delux accomodation, or at some accomodation near by. Either that or find a friend to take you and collect you. I took my wife and colleagues to The Three Chimneys a year ago. We hired a taxi from Portree which did add rather a lot to the overall bill. However it was an end of season treat. It was certainly a very worthwhile visit. You must book. We were welcomed upon our arrival and ordered drinks which we had in their snug area. We were then shown to our table. The stone walls and lighting adding greatly to the ambience of the place. We ordered our meals which were served by their excellent and friendly staff. Between each course their were small titbits which were included in the whole meal. The large wine list catered for all tastes. Having eaten here I know I must return to enjoy their exquisite cuisine. I fully understand their reputation and excellent reviews.

best meal I've ever had. no background music. friendly staff. they are good, and they know it. combined with camping in Skye... perfect.