The Three Chimneys

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

a treat if you can locate it.

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.

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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.

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!)

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.

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.