Stroma — Restaurant in Scotland

Out for a family meal on a Saturday evening so you can imagine it was quite busy. From the moment we arrived we were looked after by some genuinely happy and professional front of house staff. The menu was extensive and I must admit to being slightly concerned due to the vast array of European and Asian dishes available. My fears were allayed when the food arrived. The main dishes were piping hot, with rich, tasty sauces and light, fluffy rice. I had opted for the lamb rogan josh and it did not disappoint, with just the right spiciness and 'zing,' with tender chunks of lamb in abundance. We had opted for two Naan breads as sides and they also did not disappoint, with a slight crisp exterior and soft warm interior and just the right amount of flavouring within.

The main dish portions were huge and the naans akin to small folded blankets! I only wish I had had room to try the desserts.

All the staff were so friendly from the waiting staff on the floor, who didn't seem to stop but still found time for a chat and a joke, to the barman and Manager/chef who paused from cashing up to have a chat.

To finish, the bill was very reasonable and we would definitely recommend. Thank you for a...

Whilst the food was good, the managerial skills where incredibly questionable and ultimately ruined our night.

A table of four made a complaint regarding the noise our table of nine were making.

The manager approached our table, said she did not believe we were being any louder than any of the other tables, nor did the people sitting nearby; however, the manager said she needed to keep the table of four happy and kicked us out of the restaurant. The manager ever stood by saying nothing as the table of four shouted profanities and laughed as we left.

The manager handled things extremely poorly. Had we been too noisy, we would not have taken any offence to being asked to tone it down, but the first action the manager took was to kick out a large group of paying customers.

I do not understand why the table of four were so much more important than us. Nor do I see why we were the ones kicked out when we were not being unruly or swearing, yet they were shouting F off to us, across a family restaurant.

Over all, we will not...

Stroma is a gem of a restaurant. While I'm not typically one to wax rhapsodic about flavors and textures - food is food, after all - Stroma has made a believer out of me. I had the special of the day (the Stroma tower) which consisted of two beef medallions supported by haggis and black pudding with a whiskey sauce and a side of vegetables. The food was exceptional! The obvious quality of the ingredients notwithstanding, the food was cooked to perfection. Any single element was worthy of praise (the sliced potatoes, for instance, were noteworthy by themselves) and as a meal, it was bliss. I can say honestly and without hyperbole that this was the best meal I have ever enjoyed at a restaurant. If you're in the neighborhood, don't miss the opportunity to treat...