TWO new Scottish restaurants have been awarded the prestigious Michelin star award.
The announcement, made at a ceremony on Monday evening, brings the total number of eateries north of the Border with at least one star to 13.
There was also good news for five Scottish restaurants who were awarded Michelin Bib Gourmands – which are awarded for good cooking at good value.
And Jasmine Sherry, who manages the Fish Shop in Ballater, also came away with a prestigious Michelin Service Award for her work.
The two new Scottish restaurants given Michelin stars
The Michelin guide announced two new restaurants which had been awarded stars, both of which are in Edinburgh.
The first was Lyla, which is run by chef and restaurateur Stuart Ralston.
Michelin said: “Edinburgh’s finest row of Georgian townhouses is the setting for this elegant seafood restaurant, where only the very best produce will do.
“Start in the stunning first-floor bar for an aperitif and finely crafted snacks prepared at the island counter, before moving to the understated dining room for a tasting menu based on delicious, sustainably caught fish and shellfish, be it wild halibut or Scottish langoustines.
“This produce drives the eye-catching dishes, which deliver subtle yet complex blends of flavours and textures. If you’re staying the night, luxurious bedrooms are available.”
The guide said that when Wages “visited Edinburgh on holiday, he fell in love with the city so much that he decided to move himself, his family and his restaurant here”.
“That's how Avery, which once graced the streets of San Francisco, came to be located in a classic Georgian townhouse in Stockbridge.
“Rodney has wholly embraced his Scottish surroundings, taking the country's bountiful produce and treating it with a Californian lightness, while providing bold, distinct flavours – like Orkney scallop dressed with pineapple jus. The drinks flight combines wine, sake, sherry and, of course, a wee single malt whisky.”
The 11 Scottish restaurants which had a Michelin star in 2024 have also been awarded one again.
The full list of 13 Scottish Michelin star restaurants for 2025:
- Heron, Leith, One Star
- Cail Bruich, Glasgow, One Star
- Condita, Edinburgh, One Star
- Avery, Edinburgh, One Star
- Unalome by Graeme Cheevers, Glasgow, One Star
- Timberyard, Edinburgh, One Star
- Lyla, Edinburgh, One Star
- The Kitchin, Leith, One Star
- Restaurant Martin Wishart, Leith, One Star
- Loch Bay Restaurant, Stein, One Star
- The Peat Inn, Fife, One Star
- Glenturret Lalique, Perthshire, Two Star
- Andrew Fairlie, Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder, Two Star
The five Scottish restaurants given Michelin Bib Gourmands
Michelin also awards Bib Gourmands, for eateries that provide top quality food but don’t break the bank.
The guide states: “What Bib restaurants do have in common is their simpler style of cooking, which is recognisable and easy-to-eat. A Bib Gourmand restaurant will also leave you with a sense of satisfaction, at having eaten so well at such a reasonable price.”
It adds: “This value-for-money award proves that great food doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag!”
The five Scottish restaurants to win Bib Gourmands are:
- Ardfern, Leith
- Fish Shop, Ballater
- GaGa, Glasgow
- Margo, Glasgow
- Skua, Edinburgh
The Fish Shop’s manager Jasmine Sherry also won the Michelin service award.
The guide stated: “Great service plays a crucial role in creating that indefinable magic which makes dining out such a pleasure. This is clearly understood by Jasmine Sherry and her team at the utterly delightful Fish Shop.
“As a manager, Jasmine is omnipresent and strikes the perfect balance between strong leadership and approachable friendliness, allowing the team to work in such a genuine, charming way. Combine this wonderful, caring service with the great value cooking that has seen the restaurant also awarded a Bib Gourmand, and you have a brilliant all-round package.”
