The Cross

This is an excellent, small hotel and restaurant. The building is unassuming on the outside, but beautifully decorated on the inside, with a lovely restaurant and lounge on the ground floor and a residents' lounge and bedrooms above. Food is of the highest standard, and those with special dietary requirements are catered for with ease - in my case the chef had produced a special gluten- and dairy-free menu - so I didn't feel I missed out on any of the experience. The service was excellent and had that personal touch of a top-notch small hotel. The rooms are a good size and well-equipped, as are the bathrooms. Those overlooking the river are particularly recommended, and the sound of the water makes for a good night's rest.

Absolutely wonderful meal. Faultless presentation and flavours. We learnt a lot about wine pairings and even overcame our reluctance to try dessert wines. Highly recommended. We will be back!

Lovely meals hand prepared. Book in advance. The area is beautiful and the food was exquisite. The sauces complement each plate. They have a very respectable selection of whiskies and wines. Truly wonderful dining experience.

Joe really cares about good food so the menu reflects what is available and of good quality. He clearly has some excellent sources. All food is very well cooked and plated which means meals are a leisurely affair as each dish is given the attention it deserves. We knew the area well so knew where to go for good walks but apart from local Kingussie walks perhaps some more guidance on walks a little further afield would be a good ideas - such as Glen Feshie (Achlean side much better), Loch an Eilein and Uath Lochans No haggis for breakfast but appreciate there is not the demand to justify including as part of a full Scottish breakfast Internet very good with Wifi at 35 mbs, good beds and bedroom

What a fantastic find! The rooms are immaculate and the food is incredible. The hosts couldn’t have been more welcoming and clearly know what they are doing. What a treat this place is.

Came here for our anniversary dinner. The family running this place were so nice. Nice and cozy environment with the fireplace and art. Food and drinks were absolutely perfect. The chef does amazing work. We booked ahead and they adjusted the menu for some strict dietary restrictions. Everything was prepared with expertise. Would definitely visit here again!

My husband and I were very happy during our 3 night stay at the Cross. Joe and Sarah were welcoming hosts with a clear passion and knowledge for their craft. Immensely charming atmosphere with very comfortable rooms. Our dining experiences were second to none and have left us with wonderful memories of food, friends, and fun we will always cherish. We'll make a special point of revisiting the Cross during our next trip to Scotland.

Went for a nice midweek dinner at a personally recommended local restaurant. We are reasonably new to the area, and what with lockdowns and kids, haven't had a night out for a good meal in a while. I am so glad we had dinner at The Cross. New ownership meant that we were there on re-opening night. Party of four, and we were taken care of beautifully. We had the three course menu (and will be back for the 6-course tasting menu). Exquisitely cooked lamb (me) and venison (in-laws), excellent wine selections and fine coffee to finish. The service was excellent and we didn't feel rushed at all. It was nice to take a moment to enjoy a really good dinner. Looked like a good selection of malts too - sadly I was driving so they'll have to wait for another time, but we'll be back soon.

I have been going here since it opened, before you were born. A few years ago it changed hands, though one chef remained. The new owners are just as determined to keep the standards up to the highest level. It has always been a memorable place to dine and or stay. The internal layout is reassuring, spacious and the food and wines are always exceptional, though I think a little too many French wines of late are on the list. They pay attention to what you want out of the evening and are always welcoming. The food is some of the best in Scotland, as we again proved last week. Well balanced menus, local produce,good flavours and paced well. It is not expensive compared to other fine dining places we have dined in the area. Thoroughly recommended. Make the trip or detour.

This is my favorite hotel in Scotland, bar none. But it is really a restaurant with rooms and if you go, go because you want the best food in Scotland and you'll be satisfied with sleeping in a very pleasant but unremarkable room. The television reception isn't good and there really isn't much to do in Kingussie, but everything else is perfect. David and Katie are incredibly good hosts and I can't recommend The Cross highly enough. This is a place to go when you want to escape your normal world for one or two nights of culinary heaven.

A lovely restaurant with rooms near the Cairngorms - definitely a worthwhile stay. The prix fix meal was good, but almost every dish was overly salted, same for the breakfast. Rooms are adorable. Owners are efficient but not overly friendly. I'd go again, as it was very good, but I've had better experiences in Scotland.