Harden's survey result
Summary
“Outstanding” seafood and views to match are the enticing prospect at this upscale contemporary-Italian, which is “not what you’d expect in traditional St Andrews: a dramatic, modern glass box overlooking the sea (great for watching the fulmars come in to land on the cliffs)”. “Scotland seems, at last, to have discovered it has some of the best fresh seafood in the world and this restaurant cooks it simply and well”. Any downsides? “In high summer it’s the default choice of the Pebble Beach golfing fraternity, so can become both noisy and busy”. The Ristorante celebrated its 20th anniversary last year and is smartly run by a young owner from a prominent Scottish-Italian hospitality family, Stefano Pieraccini.
Summary
“Built right on the seafront in St Andrews”, this striking glazed venue sits “yards away from the iconic Old Course – a stunning location with views across a two-mile stretch of sand”. “As you’d expect in Scotland at this price level, ingredients are super-fresh and of exceptional quality. Lobster and langoustine are landed fresh at the local harbour” and their preparation is “good and solid”. “The downside is that it can be mega busy in peak season and is extremely popular with high-rolling US golfers, so reservations are a must. But with views like this, who cares?”
Summary
The “magnificent setting” in a glass box perched on the shore, just along from the R&A clubhouse, is the USP of this “excellent fish restaurant” with an Italian accent, run by Stefano Pieraccini of the family-owned Rocca group. “Book a window seat for the sea view” – although, in fact, the 360-degree views are pretty spectacular from every table.
Summary
A long drive from the A&R clubhouse but just a short putt from the sea, this swanky modern seafood restaurant occupies a glass box perched dramatically on the shore, with “wonderful views” and a menu that takes full advantage of the “great fish” caught nearby.
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The Scores, Bruce Embankment, St Andrews, KY16 9AB
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £45.00 | £50.00 |  |
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| Dinner | £80.00 | £95.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £25.00 | £45.00 | £7.00 | £15.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £35.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.50 |
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| Service | 10.00% |
The Scores, Bruce Embankment, St Andrews, KY16 9AB
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑21:30 am |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑21:30 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑21:30 am |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑21:30 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑21:30 am |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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