We specialise in simple, locally sourced food;  venison and beef from Ardtornish;   Isle of Mull mussels and crabs and hand dived scallops from the Sound of Mull.
 
New this year is our range of food you can buy to eat at home.  We will be selling pies and tarts etc at The Whitehouse for you to take away as well as out hampers and ready made frozen meals which can be bought from the Information Centre at Ardtornish between 9 am and 3 pm monday to friday.

We open on Friday 2nd April 2010 at 11am.

                                                                 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

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.

The cheddar cheese we serve  comes 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. 

This year we have a shorter list which we have sourced from  the organic suppliers Vintage Roots.

We are small and informal. Our evening menu is short. (Normally with a choice of two starters, two or 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.

OUR HAMPERS

Why not order a hamper full of wonderful Highlands and Islands food to eat in you cottage?

This year we have made 2 different hampers which come in a high quality organic jute bag that can be used again and againfor you

 THE BREAKFAST HAMPER  £29.00
contains
Letterfinlay smoked scottish back bacon  500g
2 Kippers
Highland grown pinhead oatmeal  500g
Letterfinlay blueberry and cornflower museli 500g
Packet of organic fair trade coffee 250g
Jar of scottish honey or jam 113g
Jimmy's smoked salmon 150g
locally baked organic whole meal bread
local eggs (not lion stamped)

and for an extra special treat we can include a bottle of champagne.

Our Champagne Breakfast hamper costs £49.00.

LOCAL LUXURIES HAMPER £45.00
contains
Great Glen Game vension salami 100g
Isle of Mull cheddar 200g
localy baked organic bread
Dried organic Strontian shitake mushrooms 50g
Ferenish berry vinegar 200ml
12 Ardtornish quails eggs
2 bottles of Scottish beer
Benbecular oatcakes
Scottish rape seed oil

 and for an extra treat we can inclyde a bottle of our specially blended Whitehouse Whisky.  This hamper costs £65.00

Pease call us on 01967 421777 to order a hamper.  You can collect from us or we can organise delivery to your cottage if you are staying at Ardtornish. 

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