Where to eat: the 20 best restaurants in Castle Douglas

Our second visit to this lovely café in the centre of town with great seating in the garden area or conservatory. Good coffee, service with a smile and quite simply the best scones ever and the wife states her lemon drizzle cake was pretty good too!

Lovely fast, friendly and efficient service for 10 hungry cyclists. We got a large table in the big garden out back (which you would never know existed from the Main Street). Great value for money and quality food.

First time visit to Castle Douglas and the wonderful Designs Gallery Cafe. Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch here - the Croque Monsieur was superb. Choice of eating inside or out and the sunny rear garden was very relaxing. Good customer service and good coffee. Thank you.

The staff are absolutely lovely, I only had a sandwich so I can't speak of the food really, you can't mess up a sandwich, however it was very nice! The best thing is how lovely the atmosphere is. The little garden makes a nice backdrop to your food and drink and feels like a mini escape. Highly recommend you try it out.

I went with friends on Saturday, (including my dog). The staff were so friendly and welcoming, and the food was great. They had a specials menu, which we tried, and the coffee was delicious! Dogs are welcome in the outside area, and there is a large covered area for shade, or from the elements, and dog bowls are dotted around the area. Definitely visiting again!

This café is amazing. Always clean and bright. A great menu offering delicious food. All the staff are so friendly and caring. We have been visiting every week for our lunch and it has always been delicious. 5 stars plus!

Nice shop with books and craft goods. Went to café but saw main meals not on till 11.30. We both went for eggs Benedict on sourdough toast. Unfortunately the poached eggs were overdone. Also we saw somebody getting soup that was listed in the menu as not before 11.30. Had we known we would have had that. Overall recommended to try it and the shop has some nice, but pricey, things.

I went to collect a takeaway on Sunday after 4pm. The restaurant was not busy and it was just me in there when I went to collect. I ordered chicken tikka masala, chips and a naan bread. The container was half filled with what looked like watered down sauce. I could count 6 pieces of tiny chicken and I could count the chips because the portion was so tiny. The naan bread was soggy and seemed like it had been microwaved. By the way the photo was everything on the plate bar the naan bread, and no I haven't half eaten it. I'm sorry but how is that good value for £13.75?

Visiting the area, we called in on Saturday night without pre booking. We were given a table straight away and our order taken promptly. A little disappointing that they didn't serve any alcoholic drinks, but not the end of the world. The food was delicious and the staff were great. Top notch 👌

We loved our meal here. All tasty, well presented and excellent service. We arrived about 7.15pm, 2 people no reservation on a Friday evening. Note they do not sell alcohol but you can bring your own.

Spectacular service, fresh authentic dishes with flavours to die for and so much value for money, this place goes the extra mile. Tandoori mixed grill is to die for with coconut and mango rice, oh wow

While visiting the area we decided to try ordering food here did it all online with our any issue and found everything was layed out with common sense on the web site. The place it's self was much bigger then it looks from the out side with a restraint to eat in very nice clean and were made to fell welcome by the very kind staff. We were collecting food and the sizes were big definitely value for the money in truth the prices were very reasonable for what you get and everything tasted amazing definitely recommend and I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area again.

Sadly we arrived on buffet night. We had to ask after a long wait for the menu. Then had to go looking for someone to take our order. We waited a long the for the food and it was awful. Poppadoms good but disgusting pickled that were more like sauces from a bottle with spice added. Prawn vindaloo just brown and nasty flavour. I love curry. But this is the worst I ever tasted.

We got a take out to take to our caravan in mossyard. Went for the meal for 2 and split it between 3 of us. It was excellent food, really tasty. Miriam served us and was great to my kids. My son said she was a really lovely lady 😊

Bit disappointed really. The service was very friendly and my main course of chicken kebab was fine but the sides were just plain boiled veg and quite dull. There's a balance to be had between waiting too long for food and being rushed. Our starters were barely finished when the mains came and we felt very rushed. In and out in 45 minutes.

Food is amazing. Service is great. Staff are really friendly. Prices are really reasonable. My wife and I both had steaks. Best steaks we've ever had. Cooked to perfection. It gets busy, so book in advance. Next time we're in Scotland, we will be back.

One of the hidden gems in the borders, from outside unassuming but once inside transported to your happy place. Check out the specials menu, lobster fresh from Solway Firth this morning. Lovely mix of herbs and spices all cooked fresh. Chef even popped out for feedback and ensure everything okay. Definately going back. Apologies food pics already started just too appetising to wait for pictures!!

As a chef myself I really find eating steak in restaurants difficult.... however Carlo's chef cooked my steak perfectly the attention to detail was lovely and refreshing! my prawns were huge, punching full of flavour! And my tiramasu was the best ive ever tasted!! the staff were lovely very friendly and attentive. can't wait to come back!! its a five star from me The Hungry Biker #TheHungryBikerFoodBlog #highlyrecomemded #hiddengems

Came here the first time and had dinner with friends. Such a lively place. Food is nice , especially the starter. Garlic bread is so soft , focaccia is yummy , salmon sauce is the best !

Very friendly and accommodating staff. We were walk ins and they still managed to find us a nice table. I would highly recommend this place if you love italian food, remember that pizza is not italian ;) so no pizzas there. Wine list a little expensive but it is a very nice restaurant. This is a very high end restaurant compared to the little town however my chicken was done with it being a little too chewy/dry in parts and others a little off texture. (Basically too high heat when cooking). There was a bit too much sauce with this meal, could have done with a sprinkling of cheese. My friends has a great meal and stated 5 stars. I would higly recommend this place with a solid 4 stars. Still room for a little improvement.

One of our favourite places to eat in Castle Douglas, if not our outright one. Proper authentic Italian food of really high quality, and they know how to entertain our 4 year old every time he's in. The fact they remember him is even better. Cannot recommend more highly.

I came here for an experience, that was sadly not met. The appearance of a mad hatters tea party ends when you walk through the doors. The decor is drab and the ice cream counter is empty .. the food however was fantastic I had the best steak pie I ever tasted cooked in lava it was so hot..

We visited Castle Douglas today and happened upon Mad Hatter in the main street. The food here is lovely, we enjoyed two jacket potatoes, one with haggis the other with curried chicken. Fresh, tasty and enjoyable. I also noticed the cafe was very, very clean. If you visit a lot of places after the pandemic they've gone back to their bad old ways of not properly cleaning tables. The table and chairs were very clean 👍 it's good to see someone running a tight ship. Staff were friendly and the prices were very reasonable. I saw a couple of posts moaning about prices, I don't think they've been out recently. Prices in England and Scotland in general are much higher than here.

Great place Great food Pricey bag's for life pictured £9.50for x1, however "Dog friendly " Serves doggy 🐕 ice cream 🍦 😋 😋 🐕

"dog friendly"... Aparrently. Took my dog, told it couldn't sit aside me on a seat (as not hygienic), but allowed a woman to sit her baby in shitty nappy on the counter whilst paying (next to a tray of baking)... Urgh. I left.

Very happy with our lunch. I had mushroom soup and a cheese toastie. Wife had tina mayonnaise jacket potato. 2 teas. £18.45. Only thing I didn’t like is you have to wait to be seated. This means people queue with the door open so very draughty if your sitting near the door.

Been coming here for years. Lovely staff, great food and service. Dog friendly. The soup is the best

We’d been eyeing up The Mad Hatter for months on our monthly visits to Castle Douglas, expecting a bit of Wonderland charm. Instead, we accidentally stumbled into what felt like the Queen of Hearts’ punishment chamber for breakfast lovers. We were greeted (and I use the term loosely) by a young lady whose face suggested we’d just asked her to personally re-tile our bathroom. Not even the faintest hint of a smile — clearly, grins are off the menu here. We bravely ordered the Full Breakfast £10.45 and oh my, what a journey that was. Imagine if someone Googled “cheap ingredients” and then ordered them in bulk. The egg was cremated to the point it could’ve doubled as a frisbee. The haggis smelled like it had been exiled from Scotland for bad behaviour. The square sausage looked like it had been pressed in a vice, then left to consider its life choices. Bland doesn’t even cover it — I’ve had more flavour licking an envelope. Coffee? Don’t even bother. It’s filter or bean-to-cup… so basically “choose your disappointment.” I surrendered and went for tea, which, to be fair, was the best part of the experience. Congratulations to the tea bag — you’re the real hero here. When it came to paying, I didn’t even get a “thanks” or a “goodbye.” Just the kind of awkward silence you’d expect if you’d broken someone’s lawn gnome. Basics, people. Basics. If you’re looking for a proper breakfast in Castle Douglas, I’d recommend anywhere but The Mad Hatter. Unless, of course, you enjoy bland food, burnt eggs, and service with a scowl. In that case — bon appétit!

This is mainly a takeaway these days. Same staff from when I was a kid about 30 years ago. Prices seem to have busted inflation and the quality of the food and friendliness is great. Popular with locals, expat locals like me and a great place for excellent and inexpensive food if you are visiting or passing through.

The service was really quick and amazing. The noodles were very good but the meat dish i ordered came with raw tomatoes which made the sauce taste weird. Also, it was more like nuggets than meat. I am not picky with my food but i didn't like it.

Got this on a recent camping trip and it was bussing. The workers were really nice and gave us free prawn crackers and sweets. Trust this food legendary.

Great food is very tasty and has good portions, still at a reasonable price. However it is still takeout only.

Take away only even though google says sit in, still have tables and chairs so very strange, would only take cash luckily we had some, food was quick and hot but not nice tasting, chicken was tough and not good, not the best

A nice place inside but I had a take away. Food quality was pretty good. I would eat from there again.

Found this little restaurant whilst spending the weekend in castle Douglas, so glad that we did!! The food was amazing, the rice was the most delicious rice that we have ever had, Chinese dishes were all delicious, so glad the other Chinese take away up the road told us we would have to wait two hours for a takeout meal as this one was so delicious. Staff were so friendly also. Thank you so much guys.

Enjoyed a really excellent lunch here today. Food is outstanding. With an open kitchen, you can see the chefs preparing your dishes. Everyone was really friendly and professional. Outstandingly good. Will definitely come back here again. Thanks for a great lunch.

Wow, what a brilliant place. Had dinner here with friends. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal with none of the pretence you can get with other fine dining establishments. Make no mistake - this is fine dining - every course was a delight. A great experience, loved by locals and the national press alike. I'll be back.

Drove over from Glasgow to eat at Mr Pook's. Was not disappointed! Absolutely fantastic. Painstakingly made, all ingredients were locally sourced and the open kitchen was a treat to watch. Edward has really elevated the dining scene in the region and beyond! Word of advice; book well in advance!

Superb from start to finish. I emailed to book and Chef Pook fitted us in at the time we wanted. Upon arrival we were greeted by the friendly front of house team, who showed us to our table, talked through the specials, provided a bottle of water and took our drinks order. There is an extensive drinks menu, plenty of good cocktails, wines and beers. I opted for a negroni which was excellent. We were then brought a caramelised onion, goats cheese and pickle crostini, very nice. This was quickly followed by home made bread and then a soup in an espresso cup, made from foraged mushrooms, the best mushroom soup I have ever tasted. We ordered our meal, I must admit this was difficult as I could have chosen everything on the menu and specials! The menu offered fantastic Scottish produce, local and in season. All starters looked fantastic and the scallop and mushroom dish I had was absolutely superb and went well with the Grenache blanc The mains arrived, all looked to die for. The braised beef cheek with polenta and foraged mushrooms was my choice and I was not dissapointed, it was a lovely dish washed down with a good pinot. We could not resist the deserts and I could not resist a glass of tokaji to go with it. Our group loved the food, service and environment, thoroughly enjoying the experience. I will definately return when the opportunity arises. Edward Pook is a brilliant chef, with a great team and his restaraunt is amazing, a must visit for anyone looking for amazing food at good value,

A pleasant dining experience. We booked the table through email from the night before and had a response back the next following morning.. the food was excellent had given a complimentary appetiser and soup which was a surprise and a nice start for the meal. Ordered pea and early season garlic risotto for starter it was amazing and slow braised ox cheek to tasty.. can't fault it however the only thing we noticed is one of our server put our cutleries on the wrong position but it's nothing major over all would recommend this place and would definitely coming back again..

Can’t believe I recently found out about this place. Had a wonderful family evening for mum’s birthday. The staff was amazing and the food extremely delicious. Highly recommend it for anyone in Castle Douglas or just visiting and looking for a place to dine in a good atmosphere.

Had dinner here with my partner last night and can honestly say it was one if the nicest meals I've ever had in a restaurant. The starter, main and dessert were all on par with each other and so beautifully presented. We both had the Ox cheek raviolo, the lamb, and then I finished with the chocolate and raspberry dessert. The service was also great. Thank you so much for a beautiful meal, this is the highlight of our holiday so far!

Outstanding customer service and tasty made foods and drinks at unbeatable prices sets The Scottish Pantry well above all others. The Mega Burger was big, tasty and very filling, with Chips Salad and sauces for £10 a great feed. The Baked Potato (pumpkin size 😂) with Coleslaw and Mushrooms was equally more than a mouthful leaving us both energized to walk our daily 10,000 steps around the countryside. Passing onto the family our thanks and support was the least we could do...keep up the great work... "Tip" get there early or be happy to wait, so popular it is... 👍

Loved this Cafe, felt welcome as soon as we went in, the food is beautiful and the cakes and puddings are fab. Lovely people running this place and I would like to wish them all the best for their retirement as this will be the last visit as its closing its doors after 25 years. Godbless you have a great retirement

Popped in after a few nights in a tent to grab some breakfast rolls to take out. Rolls were brilliant and a welcome warm meal on a cold morning. Service was great. Despite being in camouflage clothing and hair a mess, I was served with compassion and no judgement.

Great cafe, food was good quality and staff were helpful. Will definitely go back the next time I am in the area

I went here twice in a week, both meals were lovely and the service impeccable

Been here a few times now. Always very good service with a smile. Breakfast rolls are the highlight for me.

Stopped in for a quick breakfast and coffee and it was lovely! Clean sitting area with nice decoration and really friendly staff. Massive menu so I'll be back to try their lunch menu! Really reasonably priced and they had a lovely latte :)

Castle Douglas doesn't appear to be the Food Town it proports to be when you arrive. We were hard pushed to find anything more unusual than we could get at home. Just Chinese, Indian and Fish and chips. However, we did have a fine Chinese meal from the Great Wall and the young man serving was incredibly friendly. So, a good experience. Thank you!

Really bad experience with this chinese, had a chicken breast curry, the chicken breast was so thick we couldn't cut it...sorry for saying

Ordered by phone and young guy working there is very pleasant and helpful. Went to collect food and was ready at the arranged collection time. Most of the food was ok but I have to say I have never had an orange coloured satay dish. Not sure what it tasted of but certainly wasn't peanuts. I can only think they got the order wrong or their take on a satay dish is unlike any other Chinese place I've been to. Shame.

I called The Great Wall Chinese takeaway to place an order tonight and the receptionist was very enthusiastic and friendly, able to cater to my arrival time (travelled a distance to collect), when we arrived the kitchen staff were just as friendly, giving us a wave! I had requested a spicy meal and was recommended Chicken with chilli and peppers and it blew me away, not too spicy and it retained the delicious flavours. I also ordered some chicken chowmein that was equally delicious, not greasy and very fresh (I hate when some local chineses give you chicken chowbeansprouts), I received a good noodle, chicken and veg split. The Great Wall also hands down sell the best prawn crackers! The crunch was to die for, 10/10, value for money, highly recommend and would be back.

food very distasteful. I not recommend.

Very nice food, nice people, friendly & chatty. Would have preferred wet (gravy) chow mein (my fault for not asking), but still tasted great along with the duck and mushrooms. Minus 1* as chips overcooked. Ignore the bad reviews, everyone has different tastes.

If this is Chinese, I'm chairman Mao. I ordered the sweet and sour duck and received a bag full of greasy fried balls of meat that definitely was not duck. The Singapore noodles were ok, but that is only in comparison to the rest of the meal which was diabolical. I wouldn't feed this to my cat, who died 8 years ago. Probably a lucky escape. Avoid like the plague, or eat this and feel like you have the plague.

What an amazing place. We came down with our dog who is quite old now and doesn’t like being left alone somewhere that she isn’t familiar with. A quick google search and it tells me this place is dog friendly. However being a “Greek” restaurant I wasn’t sure, until that was I saw the menu. It’s more akin to a Mediterranean Tapas place than just Greek stuff. It was great. Massive menu, the staff were very friendly and even gave Izzy, my dog, some water. Very dog friendly with a big sign in the door saying dogs are welcome. We planned on having dessert but after the starter and mains i was stuffed. We will 100% be back. Great place.

Amazing food with very large portions. If you get the sharing platter you will only need 3 dishes per person!!!

Made for a special birthday lunch! £110 for the 5 of us, absolutely worth it. The food! The bread was warm when that incredible sharing starter came out, all home made, the flavours of the humous, aubergine thingy, garlic dip and other thing was amazing and the portion sizes of our mains were plenty! I had the seafood pasta, the scallops, prawns, muscles and squid were cooked perfectly and I'd have it again. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Lovely smiley staff Our 6 month old daughter enjoyed herself too. great quality high chair, nice and clean and we were allowed to store our fold up buggy in the corner. There are changing facilities in the one woman's toilet, not sure if there is in the men's We will be back

Very tasty food, the atmosphere was lovely and the staff were fantastic. We ate a LOT and everything was delicious!

Food was very good and service excellent, just a little more expensive than at home. Glad we tried Nikos. It was popular with customers for takeaways while we were there.

Fantastic mezze served by fantastic staff. Cannot recommend this place enough. The restaurant itself is lovely and even though they were full it never felt overly noisy or too busy and the serving staff were all friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Nikos. Big thanks to all the staff!

Well I can only say amazing, food wonderful & service from everyone was great & thank you Martin for the warm friendly welcome

Nice pub. If you're not local, it is a trek. We walked 1 hour 20 from where we stayed, but it was worth it. The food was great, and the landlady is a lovely lady, and it makes you feel welcome.

Have been here a few times with family who live in the area. A proper old fashioned local pub with a good menu and a nice range of beers. Definitely recommended if you're in the area.

Always great food and brilliant service, highly recommend the lamb... AMAZING. I would highly recommend making a visit if you are looking for a nice meal and friendly service.

Excellent bar meal whilst staying at nearby caravan site. Outstanding service.

We had dinner here yesterday, lovely busy pub with a friendly atmosphere and the food was delicious!

We had a lovely meal here to celebrate an 84th birthday. The food was delicious and the staff were very friendly.

Had a lovely family meal,huge portions.very friendly staff with good service,it was a nice find. I certainly would drop in if we were down that way again.

We stopped at The Old School House during our motorhome trip, and it was such a great find. From the moment we walked in, we were made to feel welcome. Although, my wife and I couldn’t help but laugh when the server mentioned they were really busy, and there were only four other people in the whole place and loads of empty tables! It gave us a good chuckle, but they seated us anyway, which we were happy about. It was a chilly day, so we both went for the soup of the day – tomato. Normally, tomato soup doesn’t excite me much, but wow, this one was incredible! You could tell it was freshly made from scratch, and it was packed with flavour. We also shared a brie, cranberry, and ham panini, and it was just perfect – warm, gooey, and delicious. The lady who served us was so lovely and friendly, which just made the experience even better. We left feeling full, happy, and properly warmed up, ready to continue our adventuring. If you’re ever in the area, definitely pop in. Great food, great people!

Amazing local food at a fair price served by helpful friendly staff. Go soon as it's moving to Castle Douglas in March

Enjoyed a Christmas lunch with my husband and I. Booked our table before hand. Able to order from whole menu till last orders taken at 3.30pm. We arrived at 3. Would recommend the Christmas menu! Staff and service great. Looked very festive. Thank you for a lovely meal.

We were here today as a group of 7 and every meal was cooked and presented to perfection. Everything was fresh and hot. The service was also second to none! A fantastic meal to celebrate a special occasion, we will return!

We had pie and chips before a long journey home and wow they did not disappoint. The food was freshly made, lovely and hot, great service with a smile and courteous, the portions were nice and big worth every single penny. We took our cake desserts away with us and again absolutely delicious. We can't wait to come back again. Thank you so much. Did Scotland proud yummy.

Absolutely brilliant, can’t recommend highly enough. We spent a few days in Castle Douglas for winter break and noticed this place after driving past a few times and decided to stop in on our last day. Despite being a random week day in the middle of Jan, it was surprisingly busy, most the tables had been reserved. Staff were not just that fake kind of polite from forced customer service, but genuinely nice. They were warm and friendly. The food was amazing, I opted for the salad with fish and meat and it was delicious. So fresh, wonderfully presented and so much flavour and much more than I could manage (looking around at other orders, it seemed generous portion sizes were common). Husband had the sausage and bacon pie and he too was very enamoured.

Easy access from main road, good sized car park, lovely old building with high ceiling. Selection of delicious cakes and tray bakes as well as a full lunch menu & desserts.

The staff at The Market Inn were lovely, attentive and very hard working. It wasn't an unpleasant stay but £120/night? Really? No, sorry...way, way overpriced! The room was okay and so was the food but it was just that...okay.

Enjoyed our stay as a couple, room size was good and also nicely decorated and clean, good location with a few restaurants and takeaways nearby, a few pubs nearby also but the Market Inn had a nice bar with a good selection of drinks with a function room at the back with music and a pool table. There was a cocktail bar out the back. The food was really good with good, friendly service. The beds were quite comfortable for me, but my partner said it was a little firm for her.

What a wonderful place to stay, friendly, warm and comfortable. Our room was spotless, large, bright and fresh. The food is to die for, a great selection and cooked very nicely. I had Rabbie Burns tower, I would return just for that. A nice selection of beers and whisky. Our full Scottish breakfast was unmatchable, I'm a fan of haggis and I want let down. A special mention to Sarah, Terri, Mia and Sionaid. Thanks for making us welcome and for a lovely stay. Please tell Rab I went to Hendersons and got my haggis!

Stopped here for lunch. Staff were very friendly and attentive. The sweet and sour chicken was very good but the Balmoral chicken wasn't. The whisky and marmalade sauce tasted good but was far too thick; the haggis was tasty but the chicken was so overcooked it was chewy.

Stayed here for one night only bed and breakfast to attend a family occasion. All the Staff were exceptional, my room was beautifully clean and comfortable. The Inn perfectly situated in the small town of Castle Douglas. Highly recommend

Nice friendly staff, good location, nice modern clean rooms .Good breakfast good cider. Only downside was my wife who does not drink was charged £3.80 for a pint of lime and soda which we thought was really expensive for 2 shots of lime !!

Don't reply to messages having acknowledged receipt. Then make you feel guilty for complaining. Avoid! I note they have replied. It's a pity they don't mention in their reply that they did acknowledge my initial request - but never bothered to reply. On 3rd August I got their acknowledgement, to quote - Quote Thank you for your enquiry [ref: gd-e-z4bufxw3ko] Hi Stephen Thorpe, Thank you for contacting us regarding the following enquiry, we will reply as soon as possible: Looking for a table for 5 for Friday 8th August. About 7pm ISH. Any chance? Unquote They never replied to this message that they claim I never sent - but somehow they acknowledged! They should be more bothered about finding out why their company failed to respond after acknowledging my request - rather than passing judgement on my character! As they state most of my reviews are very positive. So why did they get such a negative one? Mm I wonder?

Wow - looking for a place to eat on a Sunday and found the Olive Retreat. We went in hesitantly and the extensive menu catering for gluten free, plant based meals, smaller plates, and dairy free had us concerned they might be stretched too thin to be any good. How wrong we were. From the friendly welcome to the concern about our possible vegetarian needs (neither of us are but we love veggie dishes), the fantastic food, and the chat, we really enjoyed the visit. Well done the Olive Retreat: we will be back! 😊

Absolutely amazing meal out. Husband and I were a walk in, although I would recommend booking as very popular. I can see why, staff were awesome and food was absolutely gorgeous. Very much enjoyed. My husband even tipped and he never does that

Back here again, this time with 2 dogs and not just one. I came down to the area for one night to escape the craziness that is Edinburgh during the festival. With two dogs our eating options are limited, but thankfully this place is dog friendly. VERY dog friendly. Got seated and we asked if the dogs wanted some water, which was fully accepted. They then settled and we ordered some amazing food. Honestly, easily one of the best restaurants in all of Dumfries and Galloway by a mile. Just look at the menu and other reviews, it’s simply awesome. The sharing platter is so good. I had the gyros for main and warm gooey brownie for dessert. Oh, the owner gave each of our dogs some homemade dog ice cream, banana and peanut butter flavored!!! So amazing.

Superb food - had the Sunday roast, divine. Beef was melt in the mouth and all the accompaniments were equally amazing. Service was great, staff are really friendly and helpful. Highly recommend giving this place a try!

Large menu with plenty of choice. Greek sausage gyros was very tasty. Prawn saganaki portion was huge. I thought it was pretty good value overall, considering standard of dishes. Would definitely visit again if in the area.

Very pleasantly surprised at the quality of service and food in this place! We went out camping over the weekend and made a quick stop in CD, this was one of the few places open. The young lads that served us were so professional and accommodating. The menu catered to all our annoying dietry requirments, everyone had something to pick from!! Amazing! The dishes seemed pricey, but the size and quality of food made up for it and by the end we were so full, it didn't feel like we spent much money at all! A shoutout to staff that really seemed to care for our dietry requirements and were super attentive! I would drive back down to Castle Douglas to eat here again.

We are here twice while staying in castle Douglas and it was by far the best food of our holiday. A huge menu which sometimes reduces quality but not here. Mostly Greek but also Italian and other Mediterranean food. The thing I loved was the sides. With every main you can choose two sides from a long list and as much care had gone into the sides as the mains. I had souvlaki, greek salad and homemade chips. Faultless. On the second visit I had stifado, tomato salad and homemade chips. Those chips were too good to miss.

Very friendly service and great food. Set in a beautiful spot

Stopped here on our journey, was lovely service, lady was really lovely. Real homemade feel to it. Would definitely go again, there's a lovely view to look at while drinking the very tasty hot chocolate and eating a slice of Victoria sponge ☺️🤤

What a great little place to stop for a rest, a cup of tea and a snack! We had tea, a roll and a piece of cake. The lady was very friendly, all food was excellent, the prices were reasonable. We will stop here again on our way past.

I’ve passed this place so many times and wanted to try it and finally today we were able to stop and on the way from the ferry. Quaint, cosy and completely charming with a beautiful view of the water, trees and birds. Teas, coffees, treats and very tempting bacon baps on offer. Best of all, it’s clearly got regulars who stop by for a chat and friendly cup of tea.

It's a lovely place but the food was average £3.00 for cheese slice and pickle on a roll .but the cakes was lovely.

What happened to the little gem on a75 near gatehouse of fleet on the drive to Stranraer? It looks like the owner lost interest had breakfast, would give it 6 out of 10 ,lovely place to stop in the past very disappointing it turned into a greasy spoon truck stop ,needs a update or new caring owner and staff ,doesn't feel welcoming anymore ,chip in mugs , on plus side coffee was ok ,not sure if i would go back when passing, time to find another stop to eat suggestion wellcome

The small roadside Café is sadly almost easy to miss. But if you stop here, it's definitely worth it. The café does look a bit messy with a lot of boxes and food packaging laying around and it could definitely be a bit more clean. That said, the food (Haggis Roll and Sausage Roll) was very good and the tea was ok. For my opinion it wasn't too expensive and definitely worth the money. Service took some time as the owner, an older lady, seems do be doing everything by herself, but for me that wasn't a problem. Food still get's served fast and hot and I'm fully ok with waiting 5 minutes for my rolls, especially as you can use the meantime to look at the view over the nearby bay. Quite some traffic noise from the street, but there is a lot of space for parking. Although on a sunny day out it might get very crowded here. During my visit (Cloudy and slighty rainy Saturday around noon) there were around 10 people there other than me. Overall: Nice Café, nice food, friendly owner, good view, good visit

My wife and I had a lovely home cooked Sunday dinner at the Ernespie House Restaurant. The staff were very helpful and the restaurant had a warm, cozy atmosphere. Would definitely recommend a visit!

We were going to have lunch or high tea here, but for some unknown reason, it was made very difficult to do so. We tipped up on a Monday, on spec, to grab some lunch, but discovered they were not serving as they are effectively closed to non residents on Mondays. Member of staff we spoke to was very pleasant and helpful and gave us details to contact manager to book another day. Wife sent email that night to manager to book next day for lunch or high tea, but no response. Called next morning to try to book for that day but they could not do it. No apology for not responding to email. Apparently you have to call some days in advance to make a booking. Fine if you are local, but doesn't really work if you are only visiting for a week. Clearly not a place for impromptu eating. So we never got to eat here, which was a shame, as they are one of few places in area where dogs are welcome.

We stayed here whilst visiting the area and dined in their restaurant every night. The service is friendly and efficient & evening meals delicious and excellent value. The building has so much charm and the location second to none. I would love to know more about the history of the property.

Nice food and a really nice place to sit. The service from the staff was exceptional and they were very welcoming to dogs.

Relaxing atmosphere with a very warm welcome. We had lunch for 2 with a dog. Our dog was made extremely welcome with a bowl of water and a sausage snack. The staff are very friendly, and the food was excellent. We had full Scottish breakfast, small breakfast, waffles with syrup and ice-cream and apple crumble with custard. The food and experience was perfect. Highly recommend.

Came here as a last resort and so glad we did! The welcome was warm and endearing, the food was amazing and the service was fantastic! Five stars are not enough. If you are ever in Castle Douglas, you'll be missing out if you don't have a meal at Rosava's.

Best breakfasts in the area. Also excellent decaf oat latte. Superb friendly service.

Popped in for breakfast 🍳 today, lovely welcome from staff. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. The breakfast was 5 star ⭐ with all local produce and piping hot. Will be back and would highly recommend

Popped in today for breakfast. Had the American Style Breakfast and a coffee. Very tasty. Decir is lovely and service excellent and friendly. Will definitely be back.

Had a breakfast here this morning, was delicious! Portions great for the price, friendly staff. Great quality butcher meats. Will definitely pop back in again soon.

Since the doors opened its been a pleasure everytime we eat/drink in Rosavas. From breakfast to toasties to full meals its been great. The quality of food used you can taste on the plate, dessert are to die for. Me personally the salads, and side salads that go with meals and toasties is perfect. Yes costing is going up but I feel that the quality and value is worth it

Lovely place that we found last minute. Staff were very accommodating and food was gorgeous. Menu had so much to choose from. Will definitely be back :)

Absolutely INCREDIBLE top quality products and phenomenal taste!! So glad we treated ourselves this evening, we will return also will be telling others. 5 stars 🌟 🤩 This was a home delivery, delivered on time and hot! Please treat yourself you won't be disappointed xxx

My favourite food is back and better than ever! 😍 The new Sambuca is unreal — amazing food, lovely people, and that same local warmth we’ve all missed. Couldn’t be happier for my friends — go support them! ❤️

What a delight. The owner Sam has wired crazy hard to get this over the line, and now Castle Douglas has a restaurant which rivals any top tier Edinburgh one. From its decor and level of service, to its very comprehensive menu, it really does suit almost everyone. The food was awesome and the never was packed. Gyros are a favorite on mine by far. Can’t recommended it enough.

New name new building but same fantastic food . Roast beef Sunday dinner was amazing so so glad its back and wish you all the best of luck

Fantastic restaurant great food and friendly helpful staff . A must visit for locals & holiday makers !!

Amazing takeaway !!! Piping hot, delicious and plentiful. Can’t wait for the restaurant to open 🤩