Customer Reviews

  Rainy weather forced us to find somewhere quickly for lunch. Wow we certainly found a little gem. So many unusual things on the menu. Plumped fir the baked crab with... read more rarebit crust and the cured mackerel. Both superb quality, tasty and different. The chips were amazing too. Great value, excellent staff. We will be booking again next time we are in the area

  Went to Little's with two friends here on holiday, the food and service was excellent, fish was cooked and on par with anything I have eaten in Norway, and the... read more Halibut was outstanding as was the cod and risotto.

  During a short break in Blairgowrie we ended up coming to this lovely restaurant on both nights. The choices on the menu were varied and the specials were excellent and... read more offered a range of dishes at different prices. The wine list also offered good choices. The emphasis was on seafood but for those who wanted something else there were very tasty pizzas. We would recommend without hesitation as it catered for those who wanted to have a ‘treat’ meal out and those who just wanted a tasty, good value one with no pretension, unnecessary’frills’. Hope to come again and will recommend to friends too.

  We've been coming to Blairgowrie for a couple of weeks every year now for over 30 years and have been lucky to enjoy so many wonderful evenings at Little's... originally... read more in their restaurant in the square and for the past few year in the spectacular church conversion imaginatively and skillfully created by chef proprietor Willy Little who's undoubted skills sourcing and cooking the freshest fish are quite simply second to none... if available try the fresh whole lobster... it's amazing!

A review of Little's wouldn't be complete without mentioning Helen who's warm hospitality running the restaurant and always making us feel so very welcome over the years has been the icing on the cake for what have surely been many special times to remember...

Head to Little's soon... you surely won't be disappointed!

  We had such a good evening with delicious, beautifully presented food served by charming staff. The very high vaulted ceiling of this former church provides an interesting and safe feeling... read more space. Very fair prices with mains ranging £14-£30.

  Popped in here beautiful surroundings. Food excellent and plentiful. You get what you pay for. Would highly recommend

  We were here by mistake! What a mistake!! I had the langoustine - superb! My husband had the mussels - delicious! I have eaten shellfish in many places - wonderful... read more produce, needs excellent chefs - this was an excellent chef.

  Travelling for a couple of weeks we found most restaurants under frequented post Covid lockdown except for outside tables. This was the first where nearly all tables indoors were booked... read more and busy, which reflects the good menu and good breadth of food. Focused mainly on seafood and fish, we had a hard time choosing what to try as so many mouth-watering options. Scallops, langoustine, fish all done to a tee. We cleared our plates. Highly recommend.

  We were staying in Blairgowrie whilst walking the Cateran Trail and dined here one night of our stay. It was truly phenomenal. The setting on the side of the river... read more could not be better. There are other things on the menu but fish is the point of the place and the selection was huge and varied and everything was very fresh indeed. My husband had scallops with haggis to start whilst I had gratin of crab. Both completely glorious, as were our mains, dublin bay prawns and squid. Really cannot recommend this place highly enough, the food, setting and service were amongst the best we have ever encountered.

  This is a top quality restaurant specialising in fish but with meat and veggie options. It's located in an old church which adds to the atmosphere. Our meals were perfectly... read more cooked and tasty and service was spot on.

Unsurprisingly you need to book to ensure a table.

  We are here on the basis of previous reviews and we’re not disappointed. The standard menu was inviting but the specials board was superb. I had 4 large langoustine as... read more a starter and was provided with all the tools needed to get maximum meat from the shellfish. My husband had crab with a rarebit topping and was equally delicious. Our main courses, monkfish with shellfish broth and halibut with mash were excellent. The shellfish broth had lobster, crayfish, mussels, cockles and winkles along with potato rosti and vegetables and unlike many fine dining establishments had enough of each to appreciate.
This is an excellent restaurant and I would highly recommend to anyone around Blairgowrie.

  Popped in by chance and managed to get a table(restaurant was busy).
Glad we did as the food was excellent and they had such an extensive menu.
I... read more would highly recommend this place for dinner and the staff could not have been nicer.

Well done littles

Gavin & Avril sinclair

  Service and staff were great, knowledgeable about the dishes, lots to choose from. We even tried our first oysters as you can buy then singularly. If you like fish/seafood this... read more is the place to go.

  Stopped off on a long bike ride to refuel. Popped my head in the door of this beautiful old church setting thinking I’m out of place here. But no, they... read more catered for me and they certainly didn’t disappoint. Without doubt I was served with the best scones I’ve ever tasted, absolutely fantastic. They service was first class and very friendly. Next visit I’ll dress more appropriately and treat my wife to what I’m sure would be a stunning meal.

  Really loved the venue and the food. The older lady who served us was definitely not friendly and welcoming. Maybe she was not feeling well that night. During daylight it... read more was lovely to see the stained glass but once it went dark the lighting inside is very bright. Great food and unusual setting.

  Three of us ate here for the first time last night (we don't live in the area but were staying over in Blairgowrie). We were looking forward to it after... read more watching the you-tube video of the renovation of the building, but even with high expectations we were all impressed. We had a three-course meal, all eating something different, and every dish was excellently presented, superb quality fish, perfectly cooked vegetables. I am only sorry I did not choose the fish of the day, which was the less-common Megrim Sole, but then I wouldn't have had the best monkfish I have ever tasted. It doesn't stop at the fish - even the dessert specials were delicious, and I think it was also the best pecan pie I ever had! The delicious food was complemented by a charming interior of the former church and the service was also a delight - and we had 4 different waiters/waitresses each of whom were attentive, professional and friendly. What more can I say? If I lived in the area I could have been tempted to underscore the restaurant and avoid it becoming too popular to get a table easily. But as I don't, I am happy to share our discovery. This restaurant is a must-try place and I will certainly be back even if I have to find an excuse to be in the area.

  Visited here with family. Realised Tonic was over 6 months out of date and local bottled lager 2 months out of date. Yes they are best before, but on making... read more staff aware they were pretty dismissive and really couldn't care less. Yes we have all been on lockdown but at least if you charge full price for products ensure they are in date. Shocking response from staff.

  Nice large converted Church. Specialises in Fish and has a wide range. We just had fish & chips which were nice. Service was attentive, we ate early, restaurant was getting... read more busy by the time we left, clearly popular. First time I have loved Calamari - hubby orders it every opportunity we eat out, and I always have a wee taste. This is the first time I thought it was lovely and would order again. Toilets were so clean and fresh.

  Restaurant is spacious and airy and the illuminated stained glass windows were quite a feature.
Food and service was first class, staff were all very friendly. The menu is mainly... read more fish and seafood but pizza and steaks were also available.
Will definitely return,

  Another exceptional dinner with our friends. Also nice to see that it was busy although this did not compromise the service.
Hand caught scallops and black pudding a delight ,... read more as were the starter mussels.

  Horrendous! Food below par. Overcooked lobster and mackerel full of bones.

When we queried the lobster dish, the chef promptly arrived at our table; was rude, patronising and... read more stuck his hands in my friend’s plate and proceeded to dismantle his lobster in front of him and the whole restaurant in an attempt to show him where the meat was. When challenged as to the Covid risks associated with his actions he nonchalantly said he had prepared the food - It was deliberate and demeaning. He then acknowledged that we were not provided with a lobster hook.

When I challenged one item on the bill - a Mackrell starter which was full of bones - he falsely accused me of refusing to pay the whole bill and when corrected tried to appease us by offering free drinks which we refused. The staff were exemplary and were profusely apologetic on his behalf. It’s such a pity the chef felt the need to treat us so abysmally! We have never had an experience where the chef shamed customers in this way.
Needless to say, we will not be returning and would not recommend.

  This is a lovely restaurant in a converted church which has retained many of the features. The food is superb and the choice of fish dishes is amazing. We had... read more crab starters, skate and catfish for mains and I had a dessert. Each course was delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant, you certainly will not be disappointed. The staff were exceptional. Great place.

  Beautiful setting, fantastic menu and lovely service. The fish options are just spectacular and all beautifully cooked and served

  I was advised to come here by my fishing guide ‘Dougy’. He said it was excellent.
Most fishermen exaggerate.. Obviously not Dougy. This place is FANTASTIC.
My long on... read more a pea risotto was a delight..
Next time I’ll bring my wife.

  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!