Customer Reviews

  A solid meal at Little's this weekend as we finished our Scottish vacation. We arrived 30 minutes early for a 8:30 p.m. dinner reservation (their only available earlier that day)... read more and were immediately seated with many open tables. Service was friendly if a bit sporadic, especially given the lighter crowd in the bar area where we sat. Fried squid (calamari) was "best we've ever had" per our two, well-traveled teenage boys, the complimentary bread was really fresh, and the overall food quality was high. Portions on the entree specials were a bit small, perhaps owing to the high cost of fresh seafood...my $21GBP "fricasse of seafood with scallop" had just one medium sized prawn and one open shell scallop so I ended up having to order several more tapas. Overall a solid choice.

  Little's church for sale - is this the end? Asking price £600,000.00 - raising capital? Will the restaurant carry on ?

  Arrived to an almost empty restaurant with our 17 month old Granddaughter for lunch only to be met by a waiter and waitress who did not seem to want our... read more custom. We were shown to a table by the waiter in the furthest away corner of the large room and when asked for a child`s menu were told that "we don`t do child menus, but you could have tapas".
We ordered some drinks and looked over the menu but started to get an uneasy feeling when our drinks arrived as the waitress was quite rude, when she finally returned to take an order we had decided by that time to just pay for the drinks and leave. When we told her this she just said okay and walked away, no effort what so ever was made to ask why.
The bill for the drinks was not forthcoming so we got up and went to the door to pay only for the waiter to ask if everything was okay and when I asked him for the bill he then handed it to me !
With an attitude like this they do not deserve our custom and in this current climate can they afford to turn away business.

  Visited while on short break and only booked that morning. Varied menu with a specials board. Friendly and attentive staff. Nothing too fancy (IMO fish is best served simply) but... read more very well presented and prepared using good quality ingredients. Wine list is not long but varied and at reasonable prices.

While prices are slightly higher than most restaurants in the area - it is well worth paying these prices for the quality and the environment and less than some city restaurants of lesser quality.

Highly recommended.

  Specialist seafood of a high calibre. Locally sourced, fresh and elegantly prepared.
Wide selection of alcohol from en suite bar area

  We visited as an adult family party of five, the menu was comprehensive including an extensive specials board and we all chose different items. All were prepared and presented to... read more a high standard. I chose sole with mango chutney and banana mainly because I'd never seen it on a menu and the combination was brilliant! Desserts lived up to the standard of mains and my poached rhubarb with orange curd and vanilla yogurt was divine.

For the standard of food prices were exceptionally reasonable and the ambiance in the old church is tremendous. Completely recommend and as a local will be returning. Thank you Willie and team!

  Just WOW.

Stunning venue with equally stunning food,drinks and service.

Absolute GEM of a place.

Staff very knowledgeable and attentive and the choice of dishes outstanding.
... read more /> Very reasonably priced for the quality and the homemade freshness of everything from the breads through to the desserts are visible at every turn.

Great experience not to be missed.

Will definitely be back.

  The restaurant was airy, well-spaced and felt safe in these post-Covid times. The staff were attentive and welcoming, efficient and friendly and extremely helpful,
The food was delicious: well... read more presented and extremely tasty. The portions were just right -not sparse but not over-facing.
All served efficiently and politely.
Would definitely recommend!

  We had a beautiful meal in Little's, service was super and the menu was amazing. Although classed as a seafood restaurant, there was plenty of choice. Great food, great setting... read more and would recommend.

  This is our second visit to Blairgowrie and out 3rd visit to Littles. If you enjoy fish the is THE place. We started with the squidd rings and olives appetiser,... read more then He had whitebait -loads of them and delicious - I chose 2 cod dishes from the tapas menu which were superb, light and crisp and very good indeed, we both had turbot to follow - served on a bed of parsnip puree it was a match made in heaven, also served with leeks and a confit potato. We were quite wicked and He had a pudding and i had the cheeseboard, he wouldn't let me taste his pudding and I can't remember what it was but the cheeses were an excellent selection with home made oatcakes and chutney plus some apple slices and grapes. I had a very tasty Pinot Grigio, and He [the driver] had a couple of alcohol free beers. The whole meal was beautifully cooked, the service was excellent, and I have no doubt that we'll be back on our next visit to Blairgowrie.

  Creative, subtle, perfectly cooked and exquisitely presented fish and seafood meal plus the best dessert in Scotland : warm chocolate brownie with salted caramel sauce and vanilla icecream.
... read more /> Very attentive and helpful service in a tastefully converted church.

  Initially very surprised on entering the restaurant as the lights were so bright that it ruined any chance of a lovely atmosphere in what is a beautiful building.
After... read more being seated we waited for almost 20 minutes before the waiter came to take our drinks order. I told him we were ready to order food and he said he would have to go and check with the chef. I’m not sure what he had to check or why he had to check before we ordered as it was very quiet.
He disappeared and a waitress turned up shortly afterwards and took our order.
Our starters appeared promptly. My squid was covered in what can only be described as flour and water paste that was fried. It was very bland. My girlfriend had the scallops which were good.
The mains were not great. My crispy halibut was tiny and the chips were truly terrible. Think soggy palid school dinner chips. The side dish of chard was lovely but overall the meal was poor.
My girlfriend’s cod curry with rice looked like a plate of dog sick and had a massive bone in it which was unexpected and she wouldn’t have chosen it if she had known it was served like this. I ended up swapping with her. It tasted ok but looked grim.
The service was terrible with the exception of the guy that brought the drinks who was very efficient. But he wasn’t taking the drink orders so we were sat drinking water for half the time.
It’s such a shame because it could be really good. Sort out the lighting. Lose the awful pink walls and develop some cohesion with the waiting staff. They were all friendly but not very good at selling food and drinks.
On the plus side the fish was all fresh and it’s very reasonably priced.

  Great restaurant in converted church. Great menu . Mainly fish but steak or schnitzel on menu. Lovely staff.
Nice atmosphere with a fire in the bar where we ate.

  We hadn't read any reviews or had any recommendations for this restaurant. We picked it because it was close to where we were staying. So glad we did. The service... read more was friendly and efficient. We took our time and asked that there would be a good period of time between courses. This request was fully met. We had a selection of Tapas dishes before we ordered the starter. They were amazing; as was the rest of the meal. We will be back.

  After reading other reviews and realising this is the only restaurant in Blairgowrie we were looking forward to our visit. The exterior is fantastic and what a venue for a... read more restaurant. However the interior is very disappointing firstly the lighting is glaring and way too bright and does nothing to encourage an intimate evening! The colour of the walls is also baby pink a very strange choice and really does not work. We were told only limited items available on the blackboard, starter of crab rarebit was good. However the fish and chips which one would hope would almost be a signature dish of a reputable fish restaurant was very disappointing the haddock was OK but it was overcooked and the chips were of the bought in catering type and were pale and soggy. Why not do proper twice cooked chips! Very limited dessert choice including a rather strange deep fried brownie. Overall very disappointing.

  Dec 2 2021. Enjoyed the lofty elegance of the old church, which is warm, bright, tasteful and welcoming. Service was professional, communicative and courteous. Deep fried squid rings starter was... read more perfectly cooked to the nearest second; faultless. Monkfish and prawn skewers had been precisely prepared...by someone who clearly knows the perils of careless monkfish preparation. The menu was varied and inviting; stomachs are not big enough to try all we would have liked. Wine prices reasonable and modest, with no greedy mark-ups. Easy parking, town centre. Will we be going again? Definitely. More

  Little's restaurant is a diamond in the rough. We went here for dinner as it was across the river from where we were staying. We had langoustines for... read more starter, fish and chips for the main (my partner had filet of cod and daughter, a pizza)....All were amazing and the expertise with fish dishes definitely comes through. I had the Chocolate brownie corn-dog with vanilla ice-cream and local strawberries for dessert - this was beyond amazing, absolutely incredible and I would thoroughly recommend trying it when you go. The restaurant is based in an old church and this adds to the atmosphere. It was busy when we went yet the staff were attentive and friendly. This restaurant is well work a visit if you are in the neighbourhood. More

  I haven’t hosted a review for a long time, so this will be the first of a number from recent trips north. Littles proved to be a highlight of the... read more most recent trip - good food, friendly service, lovely building, well priced.

  Such a wonderful menu and everything cooked to order so can be adjusted to taste or dietary needs. Thanks for an excellent meal. Good atmosphere and excellent service.

  Heard great reviews about this place and came all the way from Broughty Ferry to visit on Friday 8th October 2021. We ordered our food and drinks. Drinks took ages... read more to come as they were changing the barrel which we were advise of just as the drinks were arriving at our table. The food then arrived which I was just breaded haddock, chips, mushy peas & tartare sauce. We found every part of it very bland. The chips looked like the left overs from a bag of frozen chips. Worst was the waitress, Helen, no welcome smile or interaction with the customers. We declined the offer of a sweet and without having to ask for the bill Helen duly arrived with card payment machine in hand and said "whilst i'm here I will just take payment now" Totally shocked as we were still drinking our drinks and were going to stay for another but that option had been taken away from us. Very rude lady.

  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.