The Doll’s House Restaurant

Stopped there for lunch. Had great food. Like an upscale lunch/​teahouse type of place. Sandwiches were flavorful. They moved outdoor tables together so a we could all sit together. I would eat there again.

Loved this place! We stopped in for lunch and had a really great meal. The ambiance is super quaint and cozy. The bean burger was amazing. Highly recommend!

It’s been a while, but I once worked right next to The Doll’s House. I had heard a lot about it as many folks in town would dine there. And I had heard good things. This was, however, over 5 years ago and the dining scene has been constantly changing in St Andrews since then. There are constantly new restaurants popping up in town, with a higher standard being expected. Well, I say that, but I’m not totally convinced of the higher standard, rather, people’s dining preferences are changing such as farm shops in cities and the ever growing popularity of gourmet burgers in Scotland.
The Doll’s House is now under new management, and I’m sure is keen to get former customers to re-​try the place. A couple of days ago I was to meet a friend in St Andrews and he suggested The Doll’s House due to their special deal of a free scone with tea or coffee… I mean, who could turn that down, except for maybe an evil emperor? I had a pot of tea, which was a fair trade bagged tea. It was good, nothing amazing, but it accomplished my need for a half-​way decent hot beverage. The scone was nice… a bit small, but tasty and came with butter and jam.
The staff were friendly. The décor in the restaurant was nice, although didn’t seem to fit with the name of the place.
If you have been here in the past and weren’t completely sold, then it may be worth checking it out again.
I would need to try a lunch or dinner in order to give it any more than 3 stars. But at the moment it’s a solid 3.

Our reservation was at 5pm because the restaurant was that popular. With the early dinner menu, I had steamed mussels as appetizer, which was very delicious. Entrée was lamb, which was a huge disappointment. The lamb was not tender nor very tasty. Service was good, but the entrée could have been better.

A surprisingly good restaurant a bit off the main drag. We were looking for place to eat that was not a pub, and this fit the bill. The food was good and we enjoyed the atmosphere. The menu seems to change every couple of weeks. They had a good selection of wines and beers to complement the meal.

Quite good, with obviously fresh dishes. We ate lunch here and the menu was pretty comprehensive. Service was good, if a little slow, but locals told us that it is always popular at lunchtime and therefore tends to be slow and they advised us to book, which we did and which was a good move. Good for a leisurely lunch, which ours was, and we enjoyed it. Next time we’re in St. Andrews, and in a hurry, we might look elsewhere, but that’s about the only downside I can give it.

The Doll’s House is a quirky and unique place, with interesting décor. The menu, however, is a little limited. If you go in the evening, make sure to book.

Make sure you book. This restaurant gets busy and people are often turned away who haven’t booked. Food is good for the price and the menu varied. Service is good.
My benchmark for a eatery is «do I go back». To the Doll’s House, yes I do. For a good value lunch it’s worth booking

Really great restaurant — the food is great, the staff are friendly, and the price is bang on.
They have an early evening prix fixe menu for £12.95 (from 5−7pm) which is short but still has more than enough choice to keep even the picky types happy — and if they aren’t content at that price then they need their heads looked.
Definitely check it out.

More sensible than its two sister restaurants in St Andrews, the Dolls House is also the most expensive of the ‘house’ restaurants. A popular choice due to its quirky dolls house style décor and well presented English/​French cuisine it is advisable to book to avoid disappointment. One downside of this restaurant is that due to its popularity it can feel a little like a production line with eaters in and out for the next sitting.

This restaurant is owned by the same people as the Grill House and the Glass House, so you get the well established feel but also each restaurant is unique and offers a different experience. The Dolls House is definately more upmarket than the Grill House, as the food is more delicate and definately more expensive. The menu isn’t as exciting as you would hope for the price, but they do some really great desserts. The Dolls House also offer a loyalty card so despite the prices, there are some good deals to be had if you are a good customer. I had the steak last time I was there and was a little disappointed with the meat itself as well as with the sides — very few veg or potatoes — really just a steak with sauce. I expected more.