Being recognised by the Michelin Guide is regarded as the highest standard of excellence a restaurant can aspire to – and luckily for us many restaurants in Fife have just such an accolade.
While achieving a recommendation in the guide itself is no easy task, there is much to be celebrated in being recognised by Michelin, especially if you are awarded or retain a star.
A star is the ultimate hallmark of culinary excellence and they are only awarded to restaurants who execute their offering to the highest of standards – both in the kitchen and front of house.
Venues can be awarded one, two or three stars and this star system was first introduced in 1926, 26 years after the guide was first published in 1900.
Below, we outline the honours list of eight venues across Fife recognised by the guide.
Fife has two restaurants with one Michelin star – The Peat Inn, which is situated in the small hamlet of Peat Inn between Cupar and St Andrews – and The Cellar in Anstruther.
Michelin star restaurants in Fife
The Peat Inn – 1 Michelin star
With one Michelin star, The Peat Inn restaurant with rooms has been offering quality fine dining since 2006.
Owned by Geoffrey and Katherine Smeddle, the restaurant outside Cupar consists of three elegant dining rooms, providing an intimate setting for lunch or dinner.
The kitchen team focuses on delivering a seasonal menu of outstanding Scottish ingredients, sympathetically handled, to ensure dishes of terrific flavours and striking presentation.
The modern cuisine, based on classical techniques, has earned numerous awards.
Address: Collier Row, Peat Inn, Cupar KY15 5LH
The Cellar – 1 Michelin star
Situated in Fife’s East Neuk, The Cellar offers just one tasting menu inspired by foraged ingredients from the local coastline and countryside.
Chef and owner Billy Boyter works with local farmers, suppliers and producers to bring guests the best produce available throughout the seasons.
Billy grew up by the harbour in Cellardyke, only five minutes from the Anstruther restaurant.
He has worked at some of Scotland’s most prestigious restaurants including as head chef at Number One in The Balmoral. He opened The Cellar in 2014.
Address: 24 East Green, Anstruther, Fife KY10 3AA
Michelin recommended restaurants in Fife
Haar Restaurant
Having reopened at the end of 2021 in its new venue at the former Golf Inn on Golf Place, Haar definitely came home to St Andrews.
Promising “a sensory experience like no other”, MasterChef: The Professionals 2018 finalist Dean Banks and his team are celebrating local produce and serving it with passion and flare.
Haar offers a five-course tasting menu priced at £89 and Dean has made the experience more interactive for guests, adding in a new kind of chef’s table.
Address: 1 Golf Place, St Andrews KY16 9JA
The Seafood Ristorante
This stunning glass restaurant in St Andrews with 360-degree sea views underwent a refurbishment just last year.
Owned by Stefano Pieraccini and with executive chef David Aspin at the helm, The Seafood Ristorante serves local Scottish seafood with an Italian twist.
Dishes on the menu include roasted Orkney scallops with white curry and kaffir lime, Anstruther lobster gratin and tranche of North Sea turbot.
Address: Bruce Embankment, St Andrews Fife KY16 9AB
The Newport
Since opening The Newport in 2016, MasterChef: The Professionals winner Jamie Scott has branched out into bakeries, seafood shacks and a Dundee doughnut shop.
Such is his passion for food, he can cater for all tastes – and The Newport is most definitely a dining experience to be savoured.
With stunning views of the River Tay, Jamie and his team showcase the bounty of Scotland’s larder with menus that change regularly to reflect the seasons.
Address: 1 High Street, Newport-on-Tay, Fife DD6 8AB
Kinneuchar Inn
This picturesque 17th Century pub is situated in the village of Kilconquhar, which shares its name with the nearby castle.
Run by chef James Ferguson and his partner Alethea Palmer, it offers a daily changing A la carte menu based on ingredients sourced from the Balcaskie Estate as well as other local suppliers.
Before relocating to Fife, James carved out a successful career in the London restaurant scene and has previously worked with chefs such as Angela Hartnett at The Connaught.
Address: 9-11 Main Street, Kilconquhar Fife KY9 1LF
Craig Millar @ 16 West End
Craig Miller’s East Neuk eatery was described by The Courier’s restaurant critic, Murray Chalmers, as “one of Fife’s restaurant gems“.
Based in beautiful St Monans overlooking the harbour, Dundee-born chef Craig’s menu focuses on the use of the best and freshest ingredients available, championing local produce where he can, guided by the seasons.
Craig serves modern, Scottish cuisine and his lunch menu is set at two, three or four courses.
Dinner is an optional tasting menu from either land or sea, with the opportunity to mix and match from each menu.
Address: 16 West End, St Monans, Fife KY10 2BX
The Wee Restaurant
With the motto “serving simple good food and wines since 2006”, The Wee Restaurant in North Queensferry aims to create a relaxing atmosphere for diners.
Established in 2006 by husband and wife Craig and Vikki Wood, Craig previously worked in restaurants such as Martin Wishart in Edinburgh and the Crinan Hotel, Lochgilphead.
Dishes on the menu include celeriac and saffron soup with white truffle oil, Shetland mussels with parmesan cream and Black Isle ribeye steak.
Address: 17 Main Street, North Queensferry KY11 1JG
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