ABERDEEN

THE MARCLIFFE: 01224 86100: Formal dress is required in this high end establishment. Setting standards above the rest, the restaurant set within the Marcliffe at Pitfodels is in a beautiful location which offers a fine dining experience with high end ingredients. The Conservatory is highly recommended.

MOON FISH CAFE: 01224 644166: Cosy, chic bistro offering stylish, modern, eclectic cuisine made with local seafood and a gin list.

THE ALBYN: 01224 973855: Building on a traditional Scottish menu, with an upbeat twist. Scottish bistro dishes.

MI AMORE: 01224 639 198: Traditionally decorated trattoria with checked tablecloths, Italian wall murals and a classic Italian menu.

THE BRAIDED FIG: 01224 620333: An exceptional dining experience in central Aberdeen in a relaxed and informal setting. Serving international dishes.

CAFE ANDALUZ: 01224 581100: Elegant Andalusian décor and an intimate feel in a tapas joint with paellas and other Spanish fare.

COCK AND BULL: 01358 743249: Voted the 'Scottish Gastropub of the Year' Winner 2012, with its cosy nooks and low beamed ceilings. The Cock and Bull is an award winning atmospheric, intimate Inn, serving honest food at affordable prices. You can enjoy a meal in the informal Conservatory, the cosy Lounge with log fire or the chic contemporary Restaurant.

THE SILVER DARLING: 01224 576229: Named after the Scottish nickname for the Herring, the Silver Darling offers a menu consisting largely of local fish with a French twist and Mediterranean and occasional Far East flourishes. Chef Dejean (the owner) was shortlisted for Restaurant Chef of the Year 2003.

CULTS HOTEL: 01224 867632: Advanced booking is strongly advised. The Lounge Bar filled with golf memorabilia and prints of golf clubs from around the local golfing scene with the soft music and coal fire will allow you to easily let the hours slip away. The menu offers a variety of exciting dishes which will accommodate any palate. Sports bar with the feel of a Scottish hunting lodge.

RUSTICA: 01224 658444: Enjoy a step back to the fifties style trattoria with cosy alcoves, rough walls and picture after picture of the beautiful Sicilian coast. This restaurant looks to cater for all tastes allowing you to choose from extensive menus including a choice of antipasti, pasta, fresh fish, meat and of course their famous house Bruschetta.

MARINERS ATLANTIS RESTAURANT: 01224 588901: AA Rosette award winning restaurant at the Mariner Hotel. First choice for seafood in the area. The wood panelling gives a homely seafaring atmosphere.