Amuse by Kevin Dalgleish

We tried to book a table for 8 pm a day in advance but ended up calling and securing a table for 8:30 pm. When we arrived a quarter of an hour early, a polite waiter warmly welcomed us. Our table, located by the window, provided a view of the frozen plants outside struggling for survival. We were presented with still bottled water from Deeside, and the menu was tempting. We opted for the six-course tasting menu with the sommelier's wine pairings. Beautiful amuses started our meal. We had to order a glass of Taittinger since the first amuse was not paired. The first amuse was a shimeji mushroom delight, followed by pumpkin and parmesan. A South African Cinsault paired wonderfully with the flavorful beef tartare. Next came the bread and butter; the crust was crispy, and the taste was plain. The strozzapreti in double chicken stock with truffles and parmesan was rich in taste and matched perfectly with the South Italian red wine from Calabria. The New Zealand Chardonnay was also quite special, elevating the salmon dish beyond imagination. The gentle smokiness of the salmon, combined with the rich sauce and the acidity of the cured cucumber, exceeded my wildest expectations. The roe deer was divine, with textures and flavors creating a culinary symphony, complemented by an amazing Portuguese Douro wine. The cheesecake was an explosion of flavor, and the South African dessert wine was equally good, owing to its quality and complexity. Thank you, Kevin, for a fantastic evening. We truly appreciate the effort you and your outstanding team have put into the menu, the wine selection, and the service. Thank you once again for an incredible experience. We will definitely be back.

We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at Amuse. Our server was lovely and polite, efficient and attentive. For starters, we enjoyed chicken liver parfait - smooth like butter, light and flavourful and paired with mango chutney - delicious! The other starter we had was the pasta dish - full of flavour, perfectly cooked. For main we enjoyed beef cheeks - tender and fall apart, served with creamy and rich mash and selection of vegetables. Absolutely delicious! Our second main was steak au poivre - beef was so tender and fall apart, and the sauce was outstanding. Rich, velvety and concentrated. Definitely an amazing experience, and if we ever come to Aberdeen again, we will be back!

Super ambience with soft music playing in the background! Very friendly and discreet service! Crab appetiser which was super tasty! Sole fillet with the right cooking (super juicy)! Elderflower cocktail is a must!

Great service from Nicola. Only minor point as a solo diner was shown a table by the door initially even though restaurant only had three tables in. On request I asked to relocate and this was arranged swiftly. Nice choice of non alcoholic wines which was refreshing. Fresh and tasty food. Will return.

Based on my visit the restaurant definitely deserves its Michelin mention. Had the chance to try the soup, lobster, deer and chocolate desert together with the wine pairing. The total was 155, which one should expect as a standard price for this type of experience. The sommelier was a lovely lady who explained all the wines and the pairing was always spot-on. For the food, the only downsides were that the lobster sauce could be probably a bit less intense to allow the lobster itself to shine more and the cabbage truffle for the deer is a bit difficult cut properly, but at this point you can tell I am nitpicking. The restaurant is definitely 4.8-4.9 place.

Went for the Sunday roast after seeing Kevin feature on the TV program 'Great British Menu'. The food was delicious and plentiful, we all left feeling full and satisfied. Perfectly cooked meat, veg, and I had a fish based starter which was fresh. The waitress / sommelier had some excellent recommendations for wine and made sure our table was kept well throughout the dining experience. We will be back to try their other menus!

Nice food and atmosphere. Waiters made me feel at ease. The Bourguigon sauce and spinach that came with the beef was quite salty. Other than that, everything tasted nice. I’m especially impressed by the cocktail! It’s unlike anything I had drank before and it’s delicious!

What a wonderful dining experience. Used a birthday voucher to have Sunday lunch which could not be faulted. Staff were professional and attentive and the restaurant had a cosy peaceful atmosphere. The food was lovely with excellent flavour profiles. The venison ragu tasted fantastic and the roast beef was melt in the mouth with a rich red wine gravy. Presentation of food was beautiful. Mocktails just a treat. Who could ask for more. I'll definitely be back to experience more.