We specialise in locally sourced food; venison from Spean Bridge; beef and lamb from Drimnin Estate and Isle of Mull mussels and crabs and hand dived scallops from the Sound of Mull.
We are now shut until just before Easter 2010. We may open for Valentines Night. Do contact us for information.
Michelin Guide 2010 'Remote setting and a welcoming feel, endorsed by hands on owners. Two lovely cosy wood lined dining rooms, where the ethos of seasonal and local cooking shines through.'
The Rough Guide to Scotland 2009 *The best reason to stop here (Lochaline), however, is to eat at the superb Whitehouse Restaurant.....*
One of Hugh Fearnly-Whittingstalls Top five Seafood Restaurants (The Observer July 2006)
"One of the best, and most remote, restaurants in the country" (The Independent on Sunday - January 2005)
Also featured in BBC Radio Four's 'The Food Programme' Listen again at:-
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/factual/foodprogramme_20041219.shtml
A great deal of the shellfish harvested in Ardnamurchan and Mull is shipped directly to Europe. It can be difficult to buy scallops, prawns and local meats even in Fort William and Oban (both over an hour away from Lochaline - and a ferry ride). Over the past six years we have built up relationships with many small-scale producers who supply us directly. These producers are extremely important to us. The Wilsons from Mull, supply us with their mussels and The Isle of Mull Crab Company send us their crabs. Our huge prawns and scallops are caught for us on an almost daily basis by a local diver, George, weather and tides permitting. We believe in paying a fair price for such wonderful local food.
Lesley (Sarah's Mum) has built a bigger greehouse during the winter of 2008/9. She is growing a wide range of salad and herbs for us and a variety of different vegetables including legumes, beetroot and potatoes.
Scottish Artisan cheeses come from Sgriob Ruadh Dairy and farm on the Isle of Mull. Wild venison and venison products come from Great Glen Game team in Spean Bridge.
We source our wines from a number of suppliers including the organic suppliers Vintage Roots. We are constantly developing our list.
We are small and informal. Our evening menu is short. (Normally with a choice of three starters, three main courses and puddings). What we cook depends on what our suppliers have. If the weather is very rough, creels cannot be lifted! All the food is cooked to order. If you particularly want prawns (or anything else), we suggest you let us know in advance as we are a small restaurant and sometimes we sell out of certain things.
If you would like to come in a party, we are happy to agree a menu beforehand with you.
Surprise family or friends with a Gift Token for a meal at The Whitehouse
 "Loch Aline Langoustines, eaten fresh, taste as good as the best you will eat anywhere in the world" (The Independant on Sunday - January 2005)
You can pop in for a cup of tea or coffee and try our homebaking which is served all day.
Lunch is served from about 12.30pm. onwards and a typical late spring menu might include:
Lochaline Wild Garlic Soup
A plate of Great Glen Game venison charcuterie with home made chutney, organic Benbecula oatcakes and Whitehouse salad
Oban landed Smoked Mackerel pate, home made bread and Whitehouse salad
 Isle of Mull Moules Mariniere
Drimnin Estate lamb chop with mashed potatoes and spring vegetables
Oban landed Smoked Haddock risotto with a poached Ardtornish quails egg
Dunsyre Blue, Whitehouse Purple Sprouting and Cauliflower Cheese
Plate of Scottish cheeses:Mull Cheddar, Clava and Dunsyre Blue and Organic Benbecula oatcakes
Sound of Mull scallops on Stornoway Black Pudding and Puy Lentils
Lunch time prices start from £4.50 for a bowl of soup and bread
PLEASE CALL 01967421777
You can also contact us at our e-mail addresses:
Jane@thewhitehouserestaurant.co.uk
Co no SC242874 (Scotland)Registered Office The Whitehouse, Lochaline, Morvern, By Oban, Argyll, PA35 5XT
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