Customer Reviews

  I left this restaurant feeling ashamed, unwelcome and embarrassed after the tall, older, male waiter made a passive aggressive comment to me saying "you need to control your children". We... read more were out having lunch with our two kids who are five and two and understandably they found it difficult to sit still so while we were eating, they were playing. The two other waitresses were very friendly with my girls and even one of the chefs waved at my little one from the kitchen. There was only two other tables of diners and they didn't seem to be bothered by my children but the waiter obviously was but rather than come and speak to me to address what he thought of as unruly behaviour he made a comment as he walked past me. I highlighted what he said to another member of staff who was genuinely apologetic. I just hope that he receives some training in customer service especially in dealing with families with children.

  Our Christmas Eve December’19 lunch at Little’s was our first real meal in Scotland and it was great. From the beginning, the outward presentation of an old Methodist church, to... read more the inside view of beautiful stained glass windows and general church layout, to the food and staff, it was a great “first meal” experience. The waiter and waitress who served us was quite accommodating to our “American tourists” questions about the food and building. I forget now what I ate, but I do remember I ate all of it, as did my wife and mom. Blairgowrie is a bit off the beaten path, but well worth the visit, as is a meal at Little’s.

  We visited for dinner mid week. The restaurant occupies a former church building and this provides an interesting setting for a meal.

We ordered a mixture of starters... read more and mains and across the board the food was very fresh and cooked to absolute perfection!

The prices are relatively high for the area but definitely worth paying that bit extra for the quality.

All in all: an exceptional meal 🙂

  We once again enjoyed the set price menu. A la carte would have been significantly more expensive. The food was excellently prepared and the staff efficient. The setting of a... read more deconsecrated Methodist church may not be to everyone's taste as the room is rather cavernous. That being said, the for is excellent.

  Truly wonderful food and service, just nothing to fault and clearly the number one restaurant in the area, so glad we visited

  Specialises in fresh sea food, prices can be on the high side, but the quality has never been compromised. Well worth a visit.

  Well worth a detour if you don’t live locally. Fish restaurant in a converted Baptist church. Owner is a fishmonger and fish (Kinlochbervie and Scrabster of highest quality.
Starter of... read more crab rarebit delicious. Ditto the lemon soul with banana and mango to follow.
Not cheap, fish never is, but at less than £80 for three of us, with well deserved gratuity, will be back.

  Located in a beautiful repurposed church, this restaurant and its separate bar area were a culinary highlight of our recent 3 week travels in Scotland.

We enjoyed an... read more excellent seafood meal here. All the seafood is sourced in Scotland by fishermen known to the chef owner. The quality is superb. The creative chefs put together a glorious dinner for us. We started with langoustines and finished with John Dory. Both courses were delicious and beautifully prepared and presented to us. They have an excellent wine menu to compliment and complete their dishes. A must go if you are staying in the area.

  Spent another week exploring the hills and moors around the delightful town of Blairgowrie . A real treat for us is to visit Little’s for a beautifully cooked piece of... read more fish (this is a speciality but there are other options) and then to walk across town to The Stormont on Perth Rd for a wee dram on the way back to our accommodation.

  Not the best unfortunately. Great service but the food needed mor care. Risotto with the fish was like a rice pudding, with no distinct savoury taste, and the cheesecake was... read more more like a mousse, very soft and the base was wet, more butter than biscuit.

  This birthday lunch while on a short break to the area was a revelation. Beautiful building inside and out. Warm welcome, great service, yes yes but it's all about the... read more food and oh my the food. Check out the daily specials board. Perfectly cooked fish and seafood, the most wonderful fresh bread. We struggled to choose from all of our options and the only disappointment was having to leave. Seriously impressed. Can't wait to return.

  Stayed in Blairgowrie for two nights ,went here for dinner and it was so good we booked for the following night before we left the restaurant.
The food is fantastic,... read more the staff are friendly and welcoming . Everything thing you would expect from a top class restaurant.

  Absolutely marvellous evening . Food was second to none , well deserved listing in Good Food Guide !!
I thought they could provide an option of a good House... read more Wine and turn the lighting down a tad , apart from that definitely will be back and what a treat Blairgowrie has having this in their doorstep .
You must go !!!!
Sorry no photos of food , too busy enjoying it

  if you like fish, this is the place for you. If, like me, fish does not like you, this is also the place to go! A very enjoyable evening with... read more friends and family, even my fussy sister in law enjoyed herself!

  A lovely restaurant in an old church. Selection on the menu was very good, varied and mainly dependent on the catch of the day

  Fell upon this place quite by accident. Remarkably warm on a cold day considering the restaurant sits within a converted church. For starters I had salted cod mousse with langoustine... read more tails pickled with cloves and star anise. I needed extra bread to wipe every morsel from my plate........ absolutely delicious. Then had smoked king scallops served with a seafood selection. Did worry that the smoke flavour would hinder the sweetness of the scallops but so subtle it was a triumph. Again practically licked my plate clean. If I had to find fault I would simply say that “straw fries” are not my favourite version of cooked potato. My wife’s goat cheese bonbons for starter and cheese soufflé were also equally well received. The service is relaxed but confident in the produce crafted in the kitchen. The pride and enthusiasm of the staff is palpable. All in all a very pleasurable and memorable experience. Without being too disrespectful to Blairgowrie, if this restaurant was located in any other major town/city there would be a 6 month waiting list!

  Came with the in laws for their 40th wedding anniversary after reading the amazing reviews but we didn’t seem to get the service other people experienced.

The food was... read more incredible, can not fault that at all! But we finished our wine half way through our main course, were hoping to buy another bottle and were left waiting for an hour! We then finished our mains and wanted desert but were worried it wasn’t worth the effort of waiting that long. Trying to get served ended up being all we talked about for a significant portion of the meal and it deflated the experience significantly.

It was probably just an off night though, and as I said, food was still amazing.

  We have been coming to this restaurant since it opened and each experience has has been absolutely fantastic. We recieve a warm welcome from the restaurant manageress Helen who always... read more greets us with a cheery smile and a friendly word. Herself and her team always take great care of us and make us feel at home. Nothing is ever too much trouble for them.
The food is freshly prepared and magnificently presented. I often struggle to choose what to have from the menu as all of the options are so tantalising.
Restaurants like this are hard to come by and I will certainly be returning in the near future. Well done to all the team

  We went on Saturday and can categorically say that the place is brilliant: they have done a great conversion of the church. The food and service is excellent and I... read more shall certainly be back!

  Not going to go through the whole rigmarole. As usual our whole experience was as always without fault. My only difficulty with Little's is making my choice a small but... read more ever changing menu. This time, fish or game, fish won, the last Grouse had flown. Prior to this I had Sea Urchin soup with Cams,worth visiting for that alone.

  Amazing lunch at Littles Restaurant. 10/10 meal had by us all - Would highly recommend to others. Friendly staff and amazing service. We will definitely be back

  Excellent meal. Quirky setting with a lovely riverside church conversion. Will return as only 40 mins from home

  Mostly good, but portion size on the small side and overpriced.

Haddock and chips - fish was very nice but chips pale and soft, not remotely crispy. Salad leaves... read more were just that, undressed green and some not so fresh. At £16.95!

Other dish was a special of John Dory with purple potatoes and mushroom. This was a nice dish however portion of fish was very small as a main course. £22.50 which would be reasonable had the portion been a little more generous.

Couldn't fault dessert and service was fine. Probably wouldn't make a return visit.

  Managed to get in for an evening meal at the last minute. Had a few drinks in the bar area which is a very pleasant and relaxing area.
The... read more staff were very friendly and attentive and answered all of our questions regarding the menu. Every aspect of our meal was delicious and it was hard to actually decide what to have as it all sounded amazing.
We will definitely return when in the area.

  Fabulous seafood in a fabulous atmosphere. This converted church provides a 1st class atmosphere to dine. The comfortable surroundings and attentive staff, add to the high quality food on offer.... read more The owner/head chef came to all
The tables to speak to his guests to make sure we were all happy, a nice touch. There are a couple of non fish dishes, but if your not a fishy person look elsewhere. For us, we love seafood so this is a “Little” piece
of heaven. Well worth another visit soon.

  Worth the drive from Broughty Ferry . Restaurant was recommended to us and we were not disappointed . The food was cooked beautifully and the service excellent . Beautiful but... read more different surroundings in a converted church .

  Went for dinner here last week on the recommendation of our hotel owner. Place is a converted church done very well. Lighting was a bit bright for my liking but... read more didn’t detract from the ambiance. They were not very busy so we were able to mix and Nat h a little from the menu. We had lobster risotto and mussels with fries and the food was fabulous. Great choice of dishes on the menu and service was good and relaxed. Go there if you are in the area.

  Visited Little’s with 3 friends for a late afternoon Sunday lunch. Open all day Sunday so no time pressure which was appreciated. Restaurant is in a converted church so bags... read more of character and a really good menu that includes a wide range of seafood. Food was excellent, as was the service, all unhurried and unobtrusive. Restaurant and toilets very clean and well appointed, also with car parking and a separate bar area for drinks or bar lunches if you don’t fancy a meal. We’ll be back very soon!

  I came here recently with family for a 60th birthday meal. We had a room cornered off and had our own wait staff. The restaurant apparently is mostly a fish... read more restaurant but I was delighted to find veggie options on the menu. Food was delicious, I would recommend although I personally wouldn't go again

  The location, in a converted church is beautifully done, much like the food.
We had Pigeon Breast with Black Pudding and Baked Crab Gratin to start. Followed by Scallops and... read more Lobster Risotto and Prawn and Monkfish Pasta. They were all to die for but the portions were not large so we shared an Elton Mess (which was easily enough for 2).

Finding a superb seafood restaurant in Blairgowrie was a lovely surprise. But you do need to book, we went on a Thursday evening and we could only get an early table at 6:30.

  I'd been iffy about Littles since a disappointing experience a few years back. We finally tried the new restaurant and found we have been missing out. The new building has... read more been converted really tastefully. The food is really good starting with the pre starter nibbles. Very busy, so not fast, but really worth it.

  We were driving between the castles and abbeys, and felt like Blairgowrie was our best bet for a good lunch, and ended up at Little's. Housed in an old church,... read more the vibe is rather interesting. The stained glass window is really nice, but when we were there it was mostly empty, so a little disconcerting. Overall, our meal was really solid, not amazing, but I felt it was very good for where we were. The calamari was just calamari, but I will say that the stuffed crab and the pigeon breast were both spectacular, and highly recommended. The net is, if you are in the area when it's time for lunch/dinner, you will not be disappointed at Little's.

  First time out here and loved it. A great selection of well-prepared meals. Nice atmosphere and at a good price. We will be back with our family.

  Little;s restaurant offers good quality, interesting food - mainly fish, but with some meat options as well. In addition to the menu there was an extensive specials board. The fish... read more dishes all offered something new and appealing - we could have chosen several dishes all of which caught (!) our eye. The service was prompt and friendly without being excessive or intruding. The venue (a converted church) was really well done, keeping many of the original features, and was warm as well!

  Carefully prepared dishes with fresh ingredients and sometimes surprising taste combinations. Professional and friendly service

  Went for a wee meal, but fell for the exciting menu. Ordered halibut, monkfish ao. So nice serverings and tastefull dishes. Presented lovely. Deserts are very good and the surroundings... read more I this old church is magnificent. We will be back this restaurant should be on rge Michelin guide.

  Had dinner in Little's on a family holiday. Three generations to please. The church is simply decorated and has plenty of atmosphere without being noisy. There was music playing in... read more the background when we arrived but when they place started to fill up this was either switched off or I just stopped noticing.
The list of specials on the blackboard was nearly as long as the menu. Lots of fish dishes, of course, but also steaks, pizzas and veggie options. They were also happy to adapt dishes for non-meat eaters.
My main was Halibut which was plump, firm and fresh and delicious. My wife's scallops were enormous and, she says, perfect.
We barely had space for pudding but I managed to squeeze in a sticky toffe pudding, which was very nice.
Service was prompt, helpful and friendly and we left feeling well-fed and well looked-after.
We will certainly be back when we are next in the area.

  We had an excellent meal here. Food and service was all outstanding. We all enjoyed the selection of seafood dishes they had on offer. Food was all fresh and tasty.... read more Would return if ever in the aea again.

  My boyfriend and I were treated to a meal here by our friends who had been raving about the place! We could not fault the whole experience, from service to... read more cleanliness the place was wonderful. The food was all delicious and fresh and it was clear that a lot of thought and imagination had gone into the specials menus for every course. There was something for everyone! The wine list had a lot of choice and the house gin was lovely! Every course was gorgeous however the chocolate and ginger tart stole the show!! The setting is absolutely stunning however that goes without saying! 10/10, would definitely recommend and will certainly be back.

  Held our wedding here at Little's restaurant a renovated former church at the end of July,Willie Little closed his restaurant to allow us to have this wedding private on a... read more Sunday night from 4pm, just an amazing setting for a wedding, we were married under the stained plate glass window, the meal and service we received after can only be said to be first class to make this a very special day for us our family and friends, thanks to Helen for all her help to Martin, Scott, Zoe and Briony and all the Kitchen staff for all there hard work in making this a unforgettable day,Willie Little produced first class fine dinning meal for all our guests, we would highly recommend this venue for any occasion. This is one a very special place! Thank you so much from us

  Couple of 4 going for dinner. Service was ok - however I think they could up their game. Food alright nothing to shout about, and the wine prices ridiculously high.... read more Would we go back? Unlikely.

  Focus largely on seafood although there are pizzas and meat dishes too. Set in a converted church it’s popular with locals and visitors. Friendly staff and service. Food was excellent,... read more we all enjoyed our dishes which included fish&chips, seafood linguini, sole fillets and tuna. All good.

  Food was excellent, the staff were very courteous and the menu was varied,
however if you are looking for service with a timeframe then this is not the place to... read more visit, the speed of service lets the experience down which is a shame.

  This is our second visit to Little's. Quality of food is excellent, service very good. Wine a little pricey for what it is. The restaurant is in a converted church... read more providing an interesting venue with a great atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit.

  We dined at Littles last night, the restaurant was full. The surroundings are magnificent, the quality of the food is excellent, the staff are friendly but not plentiful. We felt... read more sorry for the young girls running from table to table, trying their best to keep up with orders. We don’t mind waiting a little when a restaurant is busy but to wait for over 45 minutes for a dessert menu is unacceptable in a restaurant of this stature.

  I had heard about this hidden gem, but never had the excuse to visit. Given the chance we arrived on a sunday unannounced, but were very welcome and well attended..... read more Thje spacious conversion has very good facilities and clever décor, preserving the important stained glass. This chef is renowned for his fish dishes but caters very nicely for other requests. We were overwhelmed with delicious dishes, some finishing with creative embellishments from the pastry chef. All at a very sensible price.

  Premises are old church tastefully decorated and spotless inside. A bit on the cold side for us, July in Scotland can still be cold, high ceilings mean expensive to heat.... read more />
Staff are friendly, smartly dressed, helpful and attentive.

Food is exquisite, thoughtfully constructed, tasted just perfect, as you would expect from a fish shop owner selection is first class, persuaded ourself to try something different and was not disappointed, fish was full of flavour and beautifully presented.

Cannot comment on steaks, they are available but why go here if you are not a fish fan. We had sampler starter, delicious. Skate wings were excellent too.

Decent wine list, something for all tastes at reasonable prices for the quality. this standard of food deserves a good bottle of wine!

Easy parking, but we lunched on a Thursday probably very busy in evenings and weekend.

  Nice food served in this establishment
Lacked atmosphere as premises were very quiet on our visit of 8 persons
Due to all dishes being individually prepared, menu is quite... read more restricted in variety
Quality of food was good however quantity would leave a hungry diner looking for more
Tuna was very undercooked as seems to be the fashion of modern chefs
4 scallops in a main course would be more appropriate quantity wise as a starter
Overall quite enjoyable but wine expensive and what is on the menu results in an expensive bill.
Think there are better restaurants offering far better value for money in the vicinity

  I booked dinner at Littles restaurant as a surprise for my wife's B/Day, Whilst on holiday in Scotland Food delicious service very good. This being a fish restaurant the fish... read more was superb with some unusual fish dishes I had Megrim grilled with Almonds my wife had Sea Bass, both were great. We both had sticky Toffee pudding Very very good

  We were so attracted to the lovely place of worship turned into a beautifully run restaurant that we went twice on the same day. Lunch and dinner. There was nothing... read more one could fault, the food was fresh, well cooked with fine ingredients. Top notch friendly staff.

  While the exterior invites you into something special, the interior was extremely plain and rather blase.

We heard worldwide travelers come to Blairgowrie to dine at this restaurant... read more but after experiencing it, we don't understand why. Service was so-so perhaps because one server also seemed to be the cashier and hostess, and the other was not attentive or pleasant at all. While nicely presented, the actual food was nothing special. My wife had scallops, correction "scallop" and monkfish. I ended up with a decent pizza but....pizza in a fish house? That should say enough.

If we stayed more than one night in this town we certainly would have dined elsewhere on night #2. Not worth the money for the food or dining ambience. Best part was conversing with other customers.

  What a wonderful conversion of this church building into a really attractive restaurant. The food was wonderfully prepared by a chef who clearly loves fish

  Great choice of dishes, the food was great and the service impeccable. Highly recommend going there if you're in the area.

  Excellent fixed-menu 2 couse dinner with 125m glass of wine with home-made bread, served in a beautiful former Methodist church with memorial window, not to be confused with a stained-glass... read more church window.
Four, not five, stars because it was a long wait before I was served even a jug of water, despite watching 3 other tables - couples or more- being promptly served.

  Ate with a group of 10 and 9 had fish dishes where the fish was outstandingly fresh and well prepared. The vegetarian member of the party had a cheese soufflé... read more which lacked a bit of flavour and a pizza. Perhaps not the most creative of...More

  We are a group of friends in Blairgowrie for a week's walking. Our first evening out together was at Little's and we were certainly not disappointed. I have enjoyed Fish... read more Restaurants in many parts of the world and this was as good if not better...More

  We dined here based on other recommendations but found the food just so-so. Very slow service, seemed short on staff, our empty dishes sat for way too long before... read more being cleared or offered dessert and then the cheque brusquely slapped down on the table without...More

  Great hospitality, welcoming, We had a beautiful fish dinner, in this unique atmosphere as the restaurant is set in an old Church. Fabulous

  Back for my annual visit to Blair. A meal at Little's is always an essential part. I have been coming since the early days in the old "wee"... read more restaurant but I think this year's was the best yet. The Halibut off the special board melted...More

  Family meal out here my son and daughter in law were most impressed with the food and the service.decor is amazing