How do you fancy a stay and dinner at what’s set to become one of the country’s top foodie destinations?
Coorie Inn is very much a hidden gem, but with a kitchen team who met while working at nearby Gleneagles and whose CVs include the Mandarin Oriental, Turnberry and the Savoy, our prize winner and their guest can look forward to some of the best cooking in Scotland.
Our winner will enjoy dinner for two, with a bottle of house red or white wine before an overnight stay in one of the plush, individually designed rooms. In the morning, there’s a leisurely breakfast, after which you could head to Perth or Dundee for some shopping, or take to the Perthshire hills to work off the accumulated calories.
It’s all about the food, though. Coorie Inn’s modern Scottish and European menu features six main choices plus a catch of the day sourced from a fish supplier just four miles away. The majority of ingredients come from within 50 miles of the restaurant and seasonality and freshness are paramount. As co-owner Phill Skinazi put it, ‘Great ingredients make recipes come to life, we let nature do the heavy lifting.’
For starters, try the light and summery North Sea crab with charred lemon, fennel, or opt for Perthshire Pork as your main choice. It comes from the nearby town of Comrie and this indulgent but not heavy dish comes with white cabbage, black garlic ketchup and caraway. Phill was Gleneagles’ Executive Pastry Chef while Co-owner Andrew Mackay was Head Pastry Chef at Turnberry, so you know the desserts will be sublime too. Our advice is to leave room for two! Try the classic combination of plump local raspberries with white chocolate, elderflower and butter biscuit. Vegetarians also get a five star experience, with imaginative dishes like an unctuous burrata with
watermelon, nectarine, nasturtium
and Madagascan pepper.
The dining room is darkly rustic yet stylish, filled with leather chairs and wooden tables. There is an informal friendly approach that is welcoming and inclusive. All underpinned by a team with over fifty years of understanding of 5 star quality.
There are six guest rooms with a boutique hotel feel, each filled with an eclectic mix of furniture and objects that somehow came together and created something very special.
Coorie Inn may be a hidden gem, but, going by the rapidly growing number of excellent reviews on TripAdvisor, it won’t be long before it’s regarded as one of Scotland’s best dining experiences and places to stay. Why not try it for yourself?
Coorie Inn Restaurant and Rooms, 6 Willoughby Street, Muthill, PH5 2AB
T. 01764 681773 | E. information@coorie-inn.com
Coorie-inn.com
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Which hotel did the kitchen team all meet at?
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