Restaurants in Aberdeen, Scotland

Restaurants in Aberdeen, Scotland

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Aberdeen, Scotland is home to a wealth of restaurants for its relatively small population of just over 200,000. As those with an appetite browse their options, they will find all sorts of ethnic restaurants, from Central America to Eastern Europe, as well as closer to home options that dish out UK classics like beef Wellington and fish ´n chips.

Goulash Restaurant

This intimate little restaurant, nestled in a small lane off of Union Street, dishes up traditional Hungarian homecooking. Family-owned and decidedly unpretentious, Goulash offers high-quality food at low prices. The menu features a variety of a la carte items, including beef goulash, braised sirloin steak, vegetable platters and mixed pickles. On the drink menu are a selection of fine wines and spirits as well as beers like the authentic Czech Budweiser; on the non-alcoholic side, teas and coffees are also available. The restaurant has a maximum occupancy of 28 people, so reservations are highly recommended.

Goulash Restaurant
17 Adelphi
Aberdeen AB11 5BL, United Kingdom
+44 1224-210-530
goulash.webeden.co.uk

Howie´s

Howie´s is a restaurant with fresh food and a fine dining feel for an affordable price. Head chefs create monthly menus to incorporate new ideas and seasonal ingredients. The decor is sleek and modern: bright, intricate fixtures hang from high ceilings and illuminate cream-colored walls with framed modern artwork. The cuisine is a healthy take on Scottish and British classics, including filet of sea bass, mushroom and chestnut Wellington, and free range chicken breast with risotto and broccoli. An exotic dessert menu features mousses, a custard and nutmet tart as well as an organic Scottish cheese plate. Aside from its selection of fine wines, Howie´s has a BYO bottle special, where diners only have to pay an uncorking fee of 3 GBP per 75 ml.

Howie´s Restaurant
50 Chapel Street
Aberdeen AB10 1SN, United Kingdom
+44 1224-639-500
howies.uk.com

La Bamba Mexican Restaurant

La Bamba is a popular Mexican restaurant in Aberdeen. The atmosphere is loud and colorful, and so are the people; La Bamba hosts Stag and Hen parties, corporate events and more and is usually packed. La Bamba has lunch and dinner menus with a la carte options as well as special party rates. Traditional Mexican items include burritos, enchiladas, fajitas and chilis. For the meat, diners can choose between steak, chicken, pork or jumbo shrimp; vegetarian options are also available. An alternative ¨Texas Grill¨ menu features burgers, barbecue chicken and baby back ribs. If guests are looking for healthy options, they should turn to the chicken Cesar or the fresh tuna salad. As for drinks, guests can grab themselves a Mexican beer, such as the dark but not-too-bitter Negro Modelo. La Bamba occasionally has live entertainment, such as Karaoke on Monday nights.

La Bamba Mexican Restaurant
23 Crown Terrace
Aberdeen AB11 6HD, United Kingdom
+44 1224-590-088
labamba.biz

Article Written By Justin Higgins

Justin Higgins has traveled throughout South America. He writes articles that appear on various websites with a focus on travel and science-related topics. Higgins is a graduate from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Arts in cultural anthropology.

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