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Andrew Smart

Michelin star chefs share their favourite cheap Scottish restaurants to eat at

Michelin star chefs have revealed their favourite affordable restaurants to eat in Scotland.

The recommended spots were found across the country with notable eateries being situated in places like Newhaven, Inverness and Edinburgh.

This comes as two new Scottish restaurants were awarded Michelin stars by the prestigious guide this week.

Michelin star chefs share their favourite cheap restaurants to eat at in Scotland

These are the top affordable restaurants in Scotland as recommended by Michelin star chefs on Sky News.

The Fishmarket at Newhaven

Recommending the spot, chef-owner of The Kitchin in Edinburgh, Tom Kitchin, said: "I really enjoy The Fishmarket, down by the Newhaven harbour in Edinburgh.

"They offer classic fish and chips, done incredibly well, which you can either enjoy in the restaurant or to take away."

The Seafood Shack, Ullapool

David Smith, head chef of Michelin-recommended The Dipping Lugger said: "They serve fantastic local shellfish, and they do a fantastic haddock wrap."

Xoko Bake House and Coffee Bar, Inverness

David Smith of The Dipping Lugger added that this is "another fabulous place to grab something from, including a delicious-filled croissant or a tasty sweet treat."

Redwood Wines, Dunkeld

Tom Tsappis, chef-owner of the Michelin-recommended Killiecrankie House in Perthshire told foodies: "A family-run wine bar serving exactly the kind of food you want to eat with a glass of wine.

"The roast beef sandwich is beyond decadent and enough for two, with a range of salads and charcuterie to round out a perfect lunch."

The Manchurian, Dundee

Located "above the Chinese supermarket in Dundee," those looking to try The Manchurian were told to go on a Sunday or Monday at lunchtime for a "wide selection of authentic dim sum."

Isle of Harris Brewery, Leverburgh

Stephen McLaughlin, head chef at the two-starred Restaurant Andrew Fairlie in Gleneagles said: "The food is phenomenal. I believe that the best dishes are 'simple things, brilliantly done', and this is exactly what you get.

"The food includes the best local produce and Scottish pub classics."

Eusebi Deli, Glasgow

Stephen McLaughlin said: "Giovanna is passionate about real, Italian food, and you can tell. She's travelled extensively and along with her southern Italian heritage, she brings influences from every market she's visited and every dish she's sampled to the food in Eusebi."


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Crabshakk Botanics, Glasgow

Stephen McLaughlin said: "It's fantastic for staples such as fish and chips."

He added: "But my favourites are the clams cooked in olive oil and garlic, the whitebait and aioli, or the moules mariniere."

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