(5-9 Young Street. Tel. 01463 243342) A favourite with Invernessians because of its laidback atmosphere, good food and hearty portions.
Café 1
(75 Castle Street. Tel. 01463 226 200) Combining both a stylish décor and imaginative food on a budget, the lunchtime menu is reasonably priced. Russet reds grace the walls alongside works of art, creating a relaxed and inviting venue.
Café Centro
(Eastgate Centre. Tel. 01463 225 412) Tasty sandwiches, salads and tapas dishes to recharge your batteries before you brave the shops again.
Casa Italia
(2 Young Street. Tel. 01463 712 678) Authentic Italian pizza and pasta dishes are the speciality of this city centre restaurant—with a fine Italian wine you’ll feel like you're in sunny Italy.
Castle Restaurant
(41 Castle Street. Tel. 01463 226 059) Near the city centre, the Castle is terrific for large portions of hearty, feel-good food.
Copper Kettle
(Glenurquhart Road. Tel. 01463 231 248) Within the Loch Ness House Hotel, settle down to some pub grub and fine ales while soaking up the relaxed atmosphere with the locals.
Delices de Bretagne
(4-6 Stephens Brae, Inverness. Tel. 01463 712 422) This French-run café specialises in patisserie treats and fresh crêpes. The menu includes salads, soups and baked potatoes.
Dows
(Balloan Park. Tel. 01463 719 960) If you don’t want to miss any top sports action and fancy quick bite to eat, Dows is the place to be.
Finlay’s Bar
(18 Tomnahurich Street. Tel. 01463 245 981) Good, hearty pub food is the order of the day and the central location makes Finlay’s the ideal place to stop for lunch—or supper, if you can’t wait to get home at the end of a day’s shopping.
Girvan's
(2-4 Stephens Brae. Tel. 01463 711 900) A popular spot for a light lunch or hearty main meal, Girvan's is a real Inverness favourite—when it's busy people queue down Stephen's Brae to make sure they get a seat!
