Customer Reviews

  Went in for date night with my boyfriend a few nights ago. Had some super tasty food and drinks. The crab rarebit was amazing and all the specials sounded so... read more good. Would definitely go back if in blairgowrie

  Found this Restaurant while on TripAdvisor,so glad we did.The food and the service was excellent,if in Blairgowrie again would definitely go back.

  Average food, but overpriced for what it is. Oysters were the best part of the meal, just because of the freshness and quality of the ingredient itself.
Starters were... read more nice, we both had the Scottish cured mackerel but the topping, I couldn't even taste the crispy pork skin, and the dill oil was barely on the plate, and there was only one measley piece of Melba toast. My main was a bit of a let down; though the monkfish was well cooked the oxtail stew it sat on was overly sweet, for the price a very small portion, similar size to the main. My partners main looked much better in terms of volume, he had a fish of the day with almond topping. Atmosphere was very lacking, and there was a pointless bright white light above the toilet entrance that kept coming on every time someone entered. Wouldn't recommend for a romanic meal because of this. At the prices being charged, the food wasn't good enough.

  We enjoyed this place so much, we booked for the following night. Start to finish food was fabulous as were the wines. We ate only fish, there are some non... read more fish dishes too. The oysters were huge, monkfish and snapper sublime. The staff were so friendly and accommodating, making us a vodka martini despite not being on the menu.

  Restaurant is within a renovated church which provides an amazing setting. The menu is primarily fish and is extensive. I had bisque followed by sea food risotto, both superb. My... read more partners dessert deserves a mention to, it was a duo of iced chocolate mouse which she stated was the best sweet she had ever tasted, high praise indeed. The service and attention to detail from the staff matched the overall excellence of the restaurant.

  Very good fish restaurant in converted church. This was our third visit, this time with family, and we were not disappointed. The restaurant is always busy which is a good... read more sign, and there is a daily specials menu. Booking is pretty essential.
We love the smoked haddock tart to start with and this time I enjoyed monkfish.
One of our party opted for the Crayfish which was delicious, buttery and garlicky but messy to eat. Be warned! Wines are reasonably priced and staff are efficient.
We plan to return. The long drive (over thirty miles) from Brechin is worth it as it is far superior to other fish restaurants nearby in Arbroath.

  We have enjoyed previous meals but this experience was a little underwhelming which was disappointing as this was our first proper meal out since COVID lockdown. We both enjoyed a... read more super starter of langoustines My main course was actually very good but my wife’s was disappointing She chose Scallops but when it arrived it was cold not helped by the topping of barely thawed frozen peas! This on a dish costing £21
What was particularly irksome was the attitude of the manager who was somewhat offhand claiming that the dish was meant to be served cold and basically implied my wife was making a fuss about nothing. However to be fair a replacement was provided which was a more appetising temperature. Nonetheless using frozen peas in an expensive dish was a disappointment and not up to previous standards.
We also felt the desert menu was very limited for choice.
Previous experiences would have resulted in 5 stars, but only 3 this time. Hopefully a one-off

  Had a stunning dinner at Little’s this evening. Been a while since we’ve been out given pandemic, but Little’s is spacious, comfortable and very hygiene conscious. Service was great, menu... read more difficult to choose from due to choice and food of high quality. Fish cakes, crab tart starters fantastic and both Lemon sole main and Hake with chorizo risotto special main were delicious. 9 year old daughter delighted with pizza and chips. Service and ambiance great and definitely recommend a visit if in the area. Best meal for a while.

  Perfect restaurant for the seafood lover. Amazing delicious lunch, would highly recommend, to my surprise banana definitely works with sea bass...

  Ate here during a 2 day visit to Blairgowrie. The amuse-bouche of squid, olives and oysters were nice. I then had lobster bisque and my wife had lobster terrine. The... read more bisque was more like tomato soup with some flakes of lobster and a couple of crab claws, not what I would consider lobster bisque. The lobster terrine was nice and we both enjoyed it. I then had seafood tagliatelle and my wife had baked halibut. Seeing as they promote lobster I would have expected some lobster or crab in the tagliatelle but it consisted of fish and salmon , there were not even any prawns. It was nice but not a mixed seafood dish. The baked halibut skin was burnt but the fish was nice.
The service was good and the atmosphere was good. However just as we were leaving some little insects dropped from high above on to our table. The venue is a converted church with high ceilings so that may be the reason. We would think twice before eating here again.

  I booked a table for 5 on a Thursday evening.

We were taken aback by the venue which is a converted church. It is lovely and was a complete... read more surprise as the website didn’t appear to make a big deal out of it.

Food was really good. Service was very attentive. Venue was big, airy and atmospheric - we had a really good evening and would recommend this restaurant if you are in town.

  We travelled from neighbouring Alyth for dinner here on recommendation from our hosts and it was really, really good.

There is free carparking available at the restaurant and also... read more out door seating. You could tell by how busy it was that it was going to be a treat. Main eating area was large with natural light coming in from the original church windows.

Obviously plenty fish on the menu but other options too. Only thing I would say - hence my mark down - was that the pudding selection was lacking a little compared to the rest. But apart from that, great service and would recommend.

  Wow. Quite simply an excellent experience. The specials menu was varied, exciting and locally sourced.
I had crab starter - just beautiful.
Scallops main - exquisite.
Partnered with... read more Sancere.
The service was attentive and warm.
The venue - Comfortable.

What a find. Cannot wait to go back.

  On our first night in Blairgowrie we decided to eat here and we were not disappointed.... Friendly service and a lovely atmosphere.
The decor was very appropriate to the building... read more and the stained glass windows are stunning.
There was an amazing choice on the menu and all the diners appeared to have difficulty making a decision as it all sounded so good.
We really enjoyed the baked cod on risotto and the seafood tagliatelle..... Very fresh and full of flavour.
Would definitely recommend a visit and we hope to return soon.

  My walking buddy and I were looking forward to eating here on our last night after walking the Cateran Trail.

We had a little preview in the afternoon as... read more we'd arrived in Blairgowrie earlyish and of course it is compulsory to sit and drink some alcohol at the end of a long distance walk. We sat outside and were able to admire the converted church from the outside and look at the changing blackboard menus with mounting excitement.

Back there in the evening for dinner and of course inside this time. The Covid precautions were good. The menus majors on seafood but there are other things too. The atmosphere was nice and service was friendly and speedy. We both had fishy starters and main. I can't remember what I had for the starter but I had halibut for the main - it was good but maybe just a wee tad dried out, though I think halibut can be prone to this. My companion had the crab tart and scallops as I remember and loved them both.

Prices were reasonable given the quality of the fish and the fact that it is an expensive item in the first place.

Overall, we enjoyed our visit and the food and would certainly return and recommend it to others! I can't imagine there is a better place to eat in Blaigowrie!

  Family meal out, group of 8 adults and 1 child. Food was excellent, really nice setting. Only downfall was that service was a little slow, no offer of deserts until... read more we asks for the bill. Our daughter loved the fish and chips, staff offered a smaller portion as no kids menu. All in, really nice meal m, everyone complemented the food, would definitely visit again.

  Lovely food . Fish quite pricey but good quality . Own brew stout lovely . Boys had pizzas which were very good . Would definitely recommend .

  Went out for late afternoon walk by the river
Dropped in at Littles and had some drinks and a wee bite to eat outside
The Pizza was delicious... read more and some thin fries ,nothing fancy
I had forgotten how good the food and service is here as we had got out of the habit of going there on a Friday evening
Note to self must go back for a proper meal with some epic fish

  Lovely restaurant inside an old church building. Social distancing was brilliant. Food so fresh and flavoursome. Wonderful staff and reasonably priced. Would be happy to recommend to anyone. Thank you... read more for a lovely night

  Very welcoming staff - this place was orginaly a church and has been changed to suit restaurant. Fish was to die for - will definately be back. Good Menu and... read more choices.

  Visited this lovely restaurant/bar today, for lunch with my friend. An striking building on the outside, a former church in the town of Blairgowrie close to the town's centre. Beautiful... read more surroundings, ample parking, a seating area outside also to dine or have drinks in. All covid19 guidelines in place too which was great to see. We had not booked a table but were accommodated quickly when we arrived. A good selection of fresh locally inspired dishes on the menu using local produce which was great to see. My only suggestion is a few more vegetarian/vegan dishes would be good to chose from. We both ordered the haddock with chips, mushy peas, tartare. My only feedback is the mushy peas needed something to add to the taste of them. I had a nice glass of prosecco to accompany my fish dish. For dessert I ordered the sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce and ice cream, it was divine. Our coffees were fine. From start to finish a lovely lunch in a heavenly place! ⛪

  Sat outside for a couple of drinks, lovely to sit outside in fab weather. Unfortunately we didn't get to try the fish menu which looked great as had already made... read more other plans

  What an amazing little place! Outdoor seating area, marquee and the inside of this old church looks absolutely beautiful. Add a nice bit of jazz music down low and it... read more would be out of this world.

The food was fantastic, I had the veal rump and can say without a doubt one of the best things I’ve ever tasted. I wished I’d knocked on the kitchen window to tell them how amazing it was.

A must visit, even if your not in immediate area.

  A jewel in this town in a repurposed church by the river. A local fish lovers delight. The owners passion for great fish and knowledge of its provenance brings real... read more value to a delicious meal. We return every year for this highlight and I have discovered Megrim. A wow of a sole.

  Visited Little’s on a Saturday evening in May, as a party of 4. We had heard much about this local restaurant and have been eager to try it for some... read more time.....We were not disappointed! Still operating under Covid regulations- everything was clear, well marked out and adhered to. The menu is amazing! Loads of choice from both the a la carte and specials board. Service was a wee bit slow but that suited us, we were in no hurry. The restaurant was busy and it’s understandable that staff are under added pressure but a few things were missed...drinks orders, water brought to table but glasses forgotten and the main waitress did give the feeling she was rushed and under pressure. All minor as the food was outstanding. As a group we ordered lobster, scallops, hake and red snapper. Dietary requirements were dealt with in an excellent manner....couldn’t have been more helpful.
Everyone of us loved our meals and the evening will live long in our memories....Superb! We will be back!

  Went to Littles restaurant whilst on weekend break. What a delight. Great food, great place, spotless and excellent staff. The restaurant manager is a lovely lady who spends time to... read more tell you all about the unique building.

A former Methodist church donated to the town by the local cobbler this is truly authentic. Keeping all of the original features the old pulpit is now the reception.

All of the dishes are freshly cooked and you can watch the chefs at work through a viewing window. On our visit the manageress and our female waiter were a delight , friendly, and helpful. Just what you need when my sister in law trying to eat a langoustine was like a scene from Captain Nemo Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea.

Overall a great night out and great food. They also have little original primary school blackboard which displays the specials and sweets . Truly authentic original touch. Ask for a sweet and it gets pushed to your table . Or just ask to see it as I thought it was great and added to the unique experience of the building.

If in Blairgowrie go here, and remember to ask and see the wee blackboard.

  We had lunch at Littles in the outside covered area. I would say of all the newly erected outside covered spaces i have eaten is since restaurants have reopened this... read more was the warmest. You are quite sheltered from the wind. I had the Beetroot amd goats cheese starter it was presented excellently and had a smokey flavour that was quite unusual. For my main course i had the stuffed peppers, its was again well presented and very tasty. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a lazy lunch. The service from the waitresses was excellent, but unfortunately we were unable to tip them as there is no facility to tip on card.

  We had a super lunch from the 2 course menu which is very good value. The restaurant felt very safe and staff were friendly and very observant of safe service.... read more We all had ‘posh fish and chips’ - halibut in a very light batter. Delicious!

There was a big choice of dishes and as always, beautifully cooked and presented.

We were able to relax and enjoy a feeling of normality at this challenging time and I would thoroughly recommend Littles to others.

  Delicious seafood lunch in beautiful (and cosy) converted church. Everything was excellent. Staff helpful and friendly. Can’t wait to return.

  A very good experience . Both our meals well cooked and presented and staff very helpful. Staff most helpful and if you like seafood and are in the area this... read more place is a must

  Was recommended this place by the owner of Ivy Bank Lodge . Booked and arrived a little early so had a drink to start . Was shown to a table... read more , all Covid great . Had oysters for starters , fab , love oysters , really plump . Then as a main I had baked Orkney Crab . Again great . My husband had skate wing , a little on the small side but still good with almonds . Finished sharing some cheese , liquor coffee , and fudge . Love a fish restaurant. Enjoyable meal

  Visited this old church to take photos and discovered it is now a pub/restaurant. Sat outside in the sun with wine and when it got cold moved inside to the... read more cosy bar with wood burning fire.

  Me and my family visited Little’s Restaurant on the 3rd of October and we were not disappointed. The Starters, Mains and Desserts were Phenomenal, taste and presentation 10/10. Table service... read more were very friendly and knowledgable.

We will definitely be returning

  Bar and Restaurant actually same place- needs to advertise Bar a bit more. Great Scones- best of weekend. Staff lovely in Barries Bar- same staff in Restaurant. Tip- Look after... read more drop in guests same as obvious regulars who were rude and loud from Restaurant but clearly throwing cash around.

  Service was prompt, courteous helpful and patient with us. My wife has specific diet limitations which were perfectly respected.
I don't profess to be an expert, but the food... read more I had would deserve a Michelin star, it was beautiful. Big 'up' to the kitchen.
We had the intimate atmosphere we wanted for our wedding anniversary.
I thought you could only fillet flatfish, but my halibut steak was beautiful
Downside, I'm from Yorkshire and your beer is rubbish 🙂 Seriously 10 out of 10

  Visiting Blairgowrie for a couple of days and checked out the local restaurants and Littles rated high and luckily we managed to get a table, pre-booked on the day. ... read more />
Goats Cheese Tart was superb
As was the fish of the day with sautéed potatoes and veg. Everything cooked to perfection. Nothing negative and thats unusual for me.
Breaded haddock also cooked perfectly.
Creme Brûlée amazing and home cooked shortbread to die for! 10/10.

I admire all the staff rushing around all night wearing their masks - don’t know how you do it but it is appreciated!

We will be back for sure!

  Came here for an early dinner to meet a friend who was staying in Blairgowrie. Quality of the food was excellent, great fish and chips and my scallops were exceptional.... read more Service was also top notch and staff were very attentive and helpful, which was great as we had our 19-month-old in tow. Will definitely be paying a visit again next time we're in Blairgowrie.

  Staying on a local caravan park with nowhere to have a drink we used the local river for an evening walk, we saw this place during the day as they... read more had a marquee on the front lawn. Thankfully it was warm enough not to have the fire pit on. Staff came out took order, brought the drinks and used contactless payments to make the visit stress free. Dog friendly outside and water for the dog.

  I always make Littles my restaurant of choice when planning a special meal and this choice was no different when we eventually ventured out of lockdown. The quality of food... read more is always of a high standard but we did notice that the portions had shrunk and the prices have increased which is disappointing.

  This was a very nice restaurant very airy space it was an old converted Methodist church.
the quality of the food was very high. This fish restaurant is a must... read more visit if you are in the area.

  Fantastic service and food.
Was on tour and up at John O’Groats the night before. Due to little phone signal, left a message asking for a reservation and they kindly... read more sent a text to confirm, as requested. Wonderful use for an old church and sympathetically decorated. Ambience was relaxed and unhurried with all the staff being attentive and not obtrusive.
Excellent choice of dishes. Will heartily recommend you all.

  My husband and I were a little nervous about venturing back into restaurants but what a perfect choice Little’s was. Completely Covid secure and the interior lends itself well to... read more creating a spacious and socially distanced environment without feeling cold or austere. Food was amazing - would highly recommend crab rarebit followed by prawn and monkfish risotto. My husband had fishcakes followed by lemon sole, all of which were fantastic. Great service, beautiful location.

  We had a lovely meal at Littles. We had looked at the menu online and then when we arrived there was a HUGE specials menu. It was brilliant- I had... read more skate wings and my partner had a fish casserole with fish sausage (yes.. sausage!). The space was really big and social distancing was easy. The restaurant didn't have much of an atmosphere but I think this was to do with the current circumstances surrounding no music etc.

We dined using the Eat Out To Help Out Scheme.... great to get 50% off but I think that it would've been pretty pricey without this promotion. Still fab quality.

  Yet another excellent visit and meal at this great fish based restaurant.
The atmosphere is very relaxed and there is no rush by the staff to get your orders, they... read more let you settle in before approaching the table for orders.

The wine list is expensive, but of good quality. The menu is varied and well priced, with the "specials board" always being full of mouth watering fish dishes.

The servings are very generous and I recommend the skate whenever it is available - superbly cooked and always has plenty of fishmeat to enjoy.

The staff are vey good and attentive and ready to discuss your personal needs as to choices and accompaniments.

My only complaint woud be the fact that my wife, who is a vegetarian coeliac, was not really catered for, despite maing this clear when the table was booked.
One minute it was to be a vegetable surprise, then when it was served it was a rissotto cake, with no vegetables at all and tepid! I would point out that I have said NO to getting a good gluten free meal, but those who eat fish would be able too, of course.
This does seem to be a problem wherever and whenever we eat out, so not just a "Littles" problem - however, for those amongst us fortunate enough to have no food allergies whatsoever, I would recommend this establishment 100% and list it as one of my all time favourite places to eat.

  The dark haired young lady who seemed to be front of house was unhelpful and rude to the point where all four of us considered walking out. Thankfully the rest... read more of the staff were friendly and efficient. Despite some uninspiring touches the food was generally good but at the prices charged it should have been better.

  Given circumstances globally Littles is well covered on their social responsibility. From entrance to leaving Covid was catered for but not overpowering.food was all first rate and service was always... read more with a polite smile

  Dropped in for a drink with a view to possibly eating later. Didn't get a particularly warm reception and generally the staff were a bit stand- offish.
It was enough... read more to decide MOT to eat there despite the fact that Thier menu looked excellent. Must try harder.

  My husband and I had dinner here on 8/08/2020 and it was delicious.
Everything was perfectly cooked seasoned and present. The freshest most delicious seafood. We had the Langoustine, Mussels,... read more Calamari and Lemon Sole.

The restaurant itself is pretty cool too.

Hopefully will get another visit before moving back to Australia.

  Little’s restaurant was absolutely gorgeous! I love how the restaurant is inside a church and I love the stained glass! We visited twice, sat both inside and out, and it... read more was lovely one thing I’d say they would need to improve on is that there was no kids menu. Halving the portions is ok, but I think the foods are a bit too fancy for kids. But other than that it was beautiful, I’d totally recommend.

  Went with my wife while staying at a nearby hotel. Despite the covid restrictions in place probably killing the atmosphere slightly, the food was amazing, service was amazing, and all... read more over a great experience.

  Had lunch here today for the first time and it was absolutely delicious.
All 3 of us had starters and main courses which were all so tasty and beautifully cooked.... read more /> We finished off with 2 desserts between the 3 of us and coffees and again so tasty and enjoyable.
Will definitely be returning.

  Ate here tonight for first time. No atmosphere, food was lovely. Be prepared though to pay nearly £9 for bog standard glass of rose and nearly £6 for nip and... read more mixer. No need to rip people off with drink prices.

  First visit for lunch and will definitely return. Great food well cooked and beautifully presented. Great service too.

  We had cosy delicious lunch in Borries bar. Food excellent and staff were lovely and attentive. Would absolutely recommend. Angela

  Good food, beautifully cooked and presented. Wide range of seafood dishes, as well as other mains. Cocktails were delicious. Good atmosphere in the building, not as cavernous as you would... read more imagine an old church to be. Thank you for a wonderful dinner.

  Visited for the second time for an anniversary treat. Food was delicious and inventive. Not cheap but you get what you pay for. Service was great and church setting is... read more unique. For a romantic meal the lights are quite bright so some dimmer areas with candles would be nice.

  Lovely restaurant, recently moved into an old church which they managed to heat extremely well. Excellent service and very nice food.

  Went in to book a table the day before but was full. Was assured that if we came about 8.30pm they would try there hardest to fit us in. They... read more did. A lovely table in the corner of a superbly renovated church. The staff couldn't have been more welcoming. The food was exquisite. Seafood was the main theme but there was meat options and vegetarian choices too. There was a valentine's set menu but we were able to mix n match from all menus and from the specials board. We had the calamari and prawn cocktail for starter and cod with smoked salmon risotto and a scallop n black pudding with chorizo pizza for mains. Good size portions. In fact couldn't finish pizza. During our meal I was presented with a red rose. Well as I said it was Valentine's Day. Just little touches like that made the whole experience exceptional. My only critique was that the plate that the pizza is served on is metallic and when cutting the knife scrapes. Bit like finger nails down a blackboard. Wouldn't bother everybody but if like me it does ask for a different plate. An amazing experience and would highly recommend

  First visit and hopefully not our last. The old church has been renovated to accomodate a large open restaurant and little quiet bar all tastefully done using the existing structure... read more to great effect. Only criticism is the lighting is a little bright. The menu is varied with fish being predominant, excellent selection to choose from. The food is beautifully presented and flavoursome. Once you've finished your meal you can move through to the bar for coffee and drinks. Would recommend for a special occasion.

  Absolutely beautiful surroundings. Good food. No scallops and pink gin not in gin glass with raspberries which was a bit of a let down x didn’t spoil night though .... read more Quite expensive but worth it