Random pick as I have never been in Oban before but I am either lucky or this was fate! The Chicken Liver Parfait and Pear Chutney is to die for! I swear a tear left my eye on the first bite. Followed by the perfectly cooked Pork belly, buttery mash and a puree (don't know what it was as it didn't say in the menu, possibly parsnip) and greens that were a pleasure to eat. Fortunately my extremely thankful belly managed the perfect rhubarb crumble to top it off. Can say in my 47 years on the planet (it's my birthday) this meal is in my top 3.
Lovely meal and great service from start to finish. Booked for a birthday celebration meal with my 6 girl friends from Edinburgh. Good choices on the set menu. Would definitely recommend!!
A huge thank you for a perfect birthday meal. The food as always was incredible. We went for the fixed menu and got the wines to match..fabulous. The quality and attention to detail at every step of service is second to none in the town. My absolute favourite place to eat!
Wow wow wow. What a fantastic meal we had. Food ,service, wine and whisky were all excellent.
Give yourself a treat and go to Etive for dinner. You won’t regret it.
We are at Etive last night. Undoubtedly one of the best meals I've ever had in Oban. David was such an excellent host and John was making magic in the kitchen. I was driving so David came up with an imaginative and delicious non alcoholic cocktail for me alongside my husband's negroni. The chicken liver parfait was so delicate and the squid and chorizo starter was delicious and just the right size. 2 rib eye steaks cooked exactly as we wanted them, fabulously crunchy chips and sweet ripe tomatoes in the salad. David's recommendations of wine to go with each course were spot on. What a wonderful evening, thank you.
If you haven't been yet - go. Go NOW. If you have been - go again! Wonderful food; lovely ambience, great service - a special place, but not just for special occasions.
The best vegetarian food I've ever had definitely the best restaurant in Oban!
Wonderful meal, good atmosphere and great hosts. Wish you well in the future. We'll definitely be back.
The best food coming out of any kitchen in Argyll at the moment!
Absolutely brilliant meal. Thoroughly enjoyed by all the family. An excellent addition to Oban!
Amazingly delicious meal and a fantastic experience.
Fabulous fine dining experience in Oban.
Sadly you'll have to wait until next year to enjoy this gastronomic delight as it's closing this week until 2024.
We enjoyed a brilliant 7 course tasting menu served by the wonderfully charming owner. Chef is outstanding.
If you have a special occasion or are a foodie...this is definitely a must dine.
A highlight of our time in Oban! The tasting menu is creative and delicious, while the service is warm and attentive. I loved hearing about the local sourcing of the ingredients. If you can, definitely add the wine pairing to the meal. Would highly recommend!
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The whole experience was great from start to finish. The night started with water which, at 4£ a bottle, was a bargain compared to what I’ve seen before. The wine list was then presented and I opted for the 14 beaucastel for 120£, a very fair mark up. David then brought out the bottle and informed me that my bottle of 2014 would be accompanied by a glass of the 2012, poured from a half bottle used to wash the decanter, a service treat I have never experienced before. The food was delicious and presented well, with my favorite being the potato cheddar dish with chives and truffle oil, pictured below. The scallops were also cooked perfectly, and served in a superb sauce. That being said, at the end of my meal I ordered a double espresso, which I saw on the receipt to be 8£, the only thing in the restaurant I would say isn’t worth the price. Despite the pricing, it was presented with small pieces of fudge and chocolate if my memory serves correctly. That is nitpicking though, a testament to the quality of the restaurant. Just like the 2012 beaucastel, I give the experience 94p. Special thanks to David and the other waitress, (I forgot her name unfortunately), service was great the whole night.
We had a fantastic meal at etive at the start of our Scotland trip. The food was special and the service exceptional. The ambience is acceptable but not what you would expect for the price. Even so, it’s the best meal we’ve had and would highly recommend this restaurant. The host, David made it even more special.
Hands down, one of the best meals I've had in a long time. Calling it merely a meal doesn't really do it justice. It was a food experience. Everything throughout the tasting menu was masterfully prepared and beautifully presented. The owner and his staff did a wonderful job of taking care of the guests, chatting with them, thoroughly answering questions about various parts of the menu, and just overall being gracious hosts. From the sea trout, to the potatoes, to the highland beef, it's all delicious. The dessert at the end is absolutely amazing and will take you completely by surprise.
Outstanding tasting menu! Each course was beautifully presented and absolutely tastes great. Subtle flavour and combinations- my husband has land & sea and I had the land (vegetarian option) and both were rich and flavourful. Service was also top notch! Would highly recommend!!
Absolutely phenomenal dining experience. We went for the Land & Sea tasting menu, with the matching wine flight. Every single course blew me away and the wines were perfect.
The staff were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable about the food and drink, but also gave us space to enjoy the atmosphere.
We had the tasting menu in January and it was amazing. My favourite thing was probably the Oban whiskey ice cream with honey and oats.. but even my sweet tooth enjoyed every single dish. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and everything you would expect from a Michelin starred place. I hope to come again soon!
Absolutely incredible dining experience. The food, service, and wine pairings were perfect. David also delivered a very personal and curated experience. Top notch.
This restaurant is fantastic! The wine pairing and tasting menu were very impressive. It’s even more impressive that this whole dining experience was done by a 2 man crew. We cannot wait to return when we come back to Scotland
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