Glentanar Lounge - Westhill

This review only relates to the restaurant at this hotel. Called Luigi's, it is handy for the western end of Aberdeen, as also the commuter town of Westhill, as evidenced by the fact that it is quite popular on weekends. I've been there a few times, generally on Saturdays or Sundays, and I like it. The food is good quality and the service is efficient. The menu is also quite diverse, though obviously mostly Italian as promised by the name. The choice of wines on offer are decent, too. The staff are generally obliging one visit there I was with an eccentric companion (lovely but a bit barmy, occasionally ate like a horse, but BMI firmly under 19 who decided to start with a main course, then ordered another, and when I was looking at desserts, asked for a starter. The staff hid their smiles well and got us our orders without a murmur. If there is one criticism, it's the lighting which can be a bit halogen harsh, although I noticed last month that they were improving this. The general decor is a little dark and heavy, so strident illumination tends to jar. The restaurant has little side booths which are better and softer lit. The menu advertises the Albyn restaurant, which I've reviewed on Qype I'm not sure what the link is, but given the quality of the food, I wouldn't be surprised at all if I heard that they shared management or kitchen. Approximately £50 for two with a couple of drinks. Nae bad, I'd say, for what you get.

The Holiday Inn is a great hotel. Both restaurants (Luigi's and the Glentanar Lounge) have a huge variety of dishes on their menus, and anytime I have been the food has always been excellent. Service is good too, the staff are polite and happy to help.

Had an excellent meal at Luigie's in the Holiday Inn at Westhill. The staff were very helpful and friendly and the choice on the Celebration Menu was excellent something for everyone. Look forward to our next visit.