"We made a reservation to dine at the Smithfield Hotel Restaurant on our first night in Orkney. I was pleased to find out that they could accommodate my gluten-free diet, but I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of options available to me, even in late November. The owner mentioned that his wife is also gluten-free, making it a specialty of the restaurant. The menu featured gluten-free pastas along with the usual rice and potato-based dishes I typically look for. I chose the flavorful mushroom risotto, which was delicious, while my husband, who does not follow a gluten-free diet, opted for a pie. The orange juice was from individual packs initially, but on our return visit a few days later, they offered freshly squeezed orange juice and new, enticing menus for both the restaurant and bar. We treated ourselves to dessert on the second visit, and both the sticky toffee pudding I chose and my husband's lemon dessert were delicious. The service was not speedy, which is expected when food is prepared fresh to order. The staff were friendly, and the owner was very helpful, allowing us to use the hotel phone when the local phone booth was out of order. We will definitely dine here again when we have guests. I also found out that they can cater to vegetarian and vegan diets in addition to gluten-free options, and they offer plenty of meat and fish dishes using locally sourced ingredients. The hotel where the restaurant is located is situated at the Dounby crossroads and also includes a café, bar, restaurant, and accommodation. I initially wrote this review under the hotel's name, but later realized it was the name above the door of the restaurant."
