Chef John Kelly's main restaurant is The Chandlery, at The Bosville Hotel in Portree. It opened in 1998 and was Scotland's 'Restaurant of the Year' in 2004. Here, John offers a limited menu - about four choices of main course - that doesn't change much from month to month. The reward for the diner is that the dishes are rehearsed to something near perfection.
It's a fresh and interestingly different menu, concentrating on food produced on Skye. A liking for seafood will widen your options.
The presentation on the plates is a delight, and the little extras before and betweeen courses are always delicious and worthwhile.
On the downside, the environment is awkward - you have to wander through the bistro to reach the Chandlery - and the service is usually well below the standards set by the kitchen. Still, it's the best food in Portree. Ignore the shortcomings and enjoy the taste!
