The Village Rest Luss

We visited this homely restaurant with a group of three. The staff was friendly, but the wait time was quite long. We were told it would be 10 minutes, but it ended up being much longer. We tried their F&C (Haddock) and Cod Fish wrap. The food was average, but the wrap had little cod fish filling. Considering the location, it’s a reasonable place for lunch if you’re visiting.

We came here as a group of 8 and had a wonderful meal. The food was delicious, portions were generous, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The staff were extremely polite and attentive, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend!

I visited this place for lunch with my family, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely great every dish we ordered was cooked to perfection and full of flavour. The steak pie stood out the most: rich, hearty, and packed with delicious flavour. The burgers were equally impressive, juicy and well seasoned, and my brother couldn’t stop raving about his fish and chips crispy on the outside and tender inside. Adding to our amazing food experience theservice was impressively fast, and the staff were incredibly friendly, making us feel welcome and well looked after throughout our meal. The cosy atmosphere of the place added to the charm. We’ll definitely be returning. Highly recommended if you’re in the area!

Visiting here to eat was a welcome respite from the rain and being dog friendly was a huge bonus. The menu was much better than most places in the area for those that don't eat meat & fish, so that is an additional bonus here. The staff, whilst clearly busy, were efficient and friendly and the food served quite promptly. Absolutely worth visiting!

Ate there with me family. It right along the trail and the food is great. We were all really impressed. The service was also great. They allow dogs which is also fun but made us miss our own dog back home. I highly recommend this great spot.

Amazing! My wife and I both had the Steak Pie, and it was Great! My wife commented that we were tearing into it like we hadn't eaten for days! Sarah Louise did a great job taking care of us, and the atmosphere of both the restaurant and village was great. Definitely worth a stop!

It was amazing service. Me and my friend went there from the campsite, the food was amazing we both really enjoy good food and that was definitely one of our favourite places We had an amazing server, zack he was so lovely and very funny, we both love chating to locals and that was definitely a place to go again. So thank you to the amazing servers there, definitely made our trip more memorable.

July 2025 Cozy restaurant in Luss Friendly service, wide variety of options for all - veg on meats Dog friendly! Food options are tasty and filling

We stopped by here during our Europe trip and this place has some amazing food. Delicious and delicious tasty! Ambiance is nice for the family, and service was top notch. We had fish sticks, and chilli con carne were delicious! Don't forget to try their chocolate cheesecake with vanilla ice cream!

What a great little find! Nice people and fast service and the food, while simple, was exceptional. M wife had the mushroom soup and salad and I had the steak and mushroom pie. Excellent!

It's a good place for having a break. It's a dog friendly restaurant. the beef burger and codfish wrap tasted so good. Unfortunately, forgot to take photos.

Couldn't have been better. Stopped in for a quick lunch of macron & cheese for me & curried parsnip soup for my wife. Service was friendly & efficient. The food was delightful & well priced......and the restrooms were spotless.

A quick and easy stop in beautiful Luss. The food was on point and if you're American you'll be thrilled to know they have fountain sodas! A true Scottish miracle.

Good food selection. I had the chilli beef burger and it was yummy. Very cute shop and the service was average, but that may just be the way it is here in this country. The inside was decorated nicely and fun. Great for larger groups. Worth a visit.

I was here on Vacation visiting Scotland and stumbled on this place on the way to Oban. Had a haggis egg sandwich which is by far the best haggis sandwich I had in Scotland. Maybe because it was super fresh and still steaming when I bit into it. Coffee is killer also and definitely a must get.

Quick review. Flew in to Scotland from Ireland on the second part of our Vacation. We are from the US. Rented a car and had a three hour drive ahead of us so we decided to stop. This is Nestled off the highway on the banks of Loch Lomond. Order the Chili and Beef Pie. Absolutely amazing. Love it. Customer service is great as well despite being super busy. A++++++ We are coming back on our way back. :) Thank you for a great experience.

Lovely little cafe in Luss Village with quite a varied menu and is also licensed. We were passing tonight and decided to sit outside and have a wee drink before heading home and it was just lovely. You can go in and order at the bar and then bring your drinks outside or you can also order food as all the tables outside are numbered. There is a small area at the back of the cafe that sells gifts and cards. Definetly a must visit when in the area.

A real nice wee independent coffee shop in the village of Luss. Nicely decorated with plenty of seating area inside & out. Friendly & chatty staff. Decent tasting coffee & pretty reasonable prices. Freshly baked scones on display with cakes & ice cream. Definitely a recommendation to visit this place if you ever pass through Luss.

I arrived jut after the opening. Had the restaurant for myself. Took a latte and a slice if cake. Creme brûlée cheesecake here is heaven!!!! So not hesitate to take it! Lovely breakfast.

Yum. Good service, decaf, lush cakes, tatie scones, beans on toast, baby change with chaderlier to enchant baby, wifi, dog friendly

The wife and me had dinner here on the second night of our stay in Luss and the second night of avoiding our own hotel's ridiculously overpriced menu. The Village Rest looks great on the outside; small, charming and (to use a Gordon Ramsay soundbite) rustic! As expected the menu offering was simple fare, which was fine by us. I had fish and chips while Julie had mac n cheese. At £9.45 for mac n cheese, I thought it was a wee bit expensive. The fish and chips was okay and nothing more; I don't think the fish was all that fresh and given that the place is literally three minutes walk from the Loch lomond shoreline is pretty unforgivable. That being said, service was good and the location made eating a pleasurable experience.

Such a cute and delicious little find!!! Well worth 5 stars! The two ladies working were quick to serve us, were extremely polite, and overall were outstanding. We had the Full English Breakfast, a fruit scone, and Americanos. We've lived in the UK for 2 years and this was the first restaurant that served an incredible breakfast and coffee! Definitely recommend this!

Visiting Scotland for the first time, we ventured north to Luss on a day trip from Glasgow and tried The Village Rest for a late breakfast. The restaurant opened at 10am and we were told that the scones were not going to be ready until after 11. Seems like they could prepare the scones in advance for the breakfast shift, no? We placed our orders and had a couple changes to make not one minute later and were told "great, the chef is going to love this." When our egg and bacon "rolls" arrived (a delicious sunny side up egg on a plain McDonalds style sesame bun), the waitress had forgotten one and had to place a new order for us. On top of this, she was irritatingly insistent on the "ladies first" policy and would not even let a man speak (was trying to inquire for a drinks menu for the table) until all the ladies have been spoken to. Poor service, poor food selection, weird vibes... I suppose the eggs were fine. Try the Coach House Coffee Shop instead.

This cafe was the bomb! Very charming cafe in a very charming village. The wait staff was very attentive, the food was excellent, and the owners Ian and Kevin were very nice and engaging. We went in for breakfast, and I had the Full Scottish Breakfast. Yummy! Luckily, I was hungry, because it was a lot of food. The black pudding, ham, potatoes, all very good! It's located on the main street leading into the village. Great to stop in before and after a day in the "Loveliest Village in Scotland". Can not recommend this place enough.

Quickly becoming a family tradition at Xmas, we took the short journey from Glasgow to Luss between chrimbo and Hogmannay. This wee bistro is tucked away down one of the village side streets and is a bit of a tourist mecca. There's a really great value kids menu as well as standard fare pub type menu for perusal. This time I opted for the Broccoli and Cheddar soup with ploughman type sarnie (ham, cheddar, picle, salad, etc) on a rye bloomer. Sarnie was goo with the bread a lovely solid malty accompaniment. Maybe too much for lunch as a bit heavy when combined with the soup. Past visits I stuck to the house ham and lentil - knock out. This time the soup was cold - still tasty but a bit of a let down on a Scottish winter night. Around £40 quid with tip added on so make sure your appetite is whetted. To be fair that included our drinks but the kids menu is tasty (pinch their chicken goujons - better than the Colonels :)) and very cheap. All in all - decent return if hungry and usually very good quality at a city bistro price (but hey - it is a tourist trap so expect those prices).

Really enjoyed the food here. Our family was traveling throughout the U.K. And wanted a nice place to eat in the mountains. The selection was good and the quality was very nice. Great service, pretty environment and good service.

We stopped on a wet Sunday afternoon on our way back to Glasgow airport from Loch Awe. The place was busy, the staff were attentive. The late lunch of homemade cullen skink and a wonderful British afternoon tea of scone, cream and jam hit the spot. Lots of cream with the jam and a light fluffy scone....DEEP JOY! The place is a gem in a wonderful little village on the banks of Loch Lomand.....stop and also check out the new hotel down the road that is opening soon...it looked a great design. My only suggestion is that they need a 'meeter greeter' as the wait to be seated sign is a little impersonal and every client seemed to hover at the door until they were spotted by the staff.

Stopped here for an early dinner while traveling back to our B&B. It was fairly empty at the time as it was not the usual dining time and it did fill up as we were leaving. The service was friendly and attentive. Our orders were taken pretty quickly and our food didn't take too long to arrive. We ordered the chicken, bacon, much room penne and battered haddock. Both were very delicious with sizable portions, which we unfortunately could not finish. Overall it was a great dining experience with great food. Highly recommend for anyone in Luss with a big appetite.

Lovely little place. Good prices. Lovely staff friendly and efficient Would highly recommend. Our waitress was Julia. Lovely girl.

A cute, unusual cafe in the heart of the conservation village. The food is very decent. It is a very bright, surprisingly large space, and pretty much the only place I've seen an actual advert selling a horse carriage. Random!

We had dinner here the first night we were in Luss and had to return for breakfast the next morning. We just couldn't get enough! The steak and ale pie was to die for and the breakfast plate the next morning was loaded! Highly recommend!