5 restaurants to enjoy the best tapas in Aberdeenshire

With spring on the horizon, tapas dishes are sure to prove a popular choice for foodies venturing out for a bite to eat.

And if you’re stumped on where to book for tapas in Aberdeenshire, I’m here to make your life that little bit easier.

Whether you adore meat and fish-based dishes or adhere to a vegan or vegetarian diet, these restaurants offer something to suit all tastes.

Ardennan Restaurant

Ardennan Restaurant has a Tapas Tuesday offer available for customers where they can bag three small plates for £22.50.

Haggis spring rolls, baked camembert, haddock goujons, scallops and loaded fries are among the options, so there’s something to suit all tastes.

Address: Old Kemnay Road, Port Elphinstone, Inverurie AB51 3XD

A nachos dish from Ardennan Restaurant. Image: Supplied by Lauren McIntosh

Fife Arms Hotel

Tapas lovers rejoice for Jack Duncan, head chef at Turriff’s Fife Arms Hotel & Bistro, and his team have created a new lunchtime tapas menu.

The selection looks incredible, to say the least, and will be available from noon to 2pm Monday to Friday.

Address: The Square, Turriff AB53 4AE

The new tapas menu launched on Monday, February 5. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

The Peartree Bistro

While The Peartree Bistro is known for its mouth-watering seafood boards, I would encourage you to stop by for a tapas afternoon tea.

Ideal for a get-together with friends and family members, the feast is freshly prepared and is sure to leave you all feeling full and satisfied.

Address: 61 High Street, Fraserburgh AB43 9ET

Plenty of smaller plates are available at The Peartree. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

The Rustic Grill

Tasty and high quality are the first words that spring to mind when I think of The Rustic Grill’s tapas.

Having sampled them on a few occasions in the past, I have always been wowed.

If you fancy a refreshing tipple to wash your dishes down with, then you’re in luck as the venue has a substantial drinks list that includes sweet, fruity, sour and tropical cocktails.

Address: 13 Balmellie Street, Turriff AB53 4DW

Fancy tapas in Aberdeenshire? Head over to The Rustic Grill. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Cafe83

Tapas evenings are a regular occurrence at Cafe83. However, you’ll have to keep an eye on the business’ Facebook page to keep up-to-date on when they’re taking place.

Expect patatas bravas, crispy Asian pork belly bites and haggis bon bons with wholegrain mayo. And you may even spot a few dessert options too…

Address: 17 Station Road, Kemnay, Inverurie AB51 5RB