Largs is well known for its fantastic eating options for the thousands of visitors that flock to the North Coast each year.

On a visit to the town you are spoiled for choice when choosing a place to eat, with seafood, Mediterranean, Italian and hearty Scottish pub grub all on offer.

With many eateries in the town fully reopened following lockdown, the News looks at the top-rated offerings in Largs from TripAdvisor to satisfy your cravings whilst supporting local businesses.

1. The Three Reasons

The much-loved restaurant in Gallowgate Street comes top of the list when it comes to a good place to eat in Largs.

The popular spot is known for its no-nonsense pub grub and offers up a wide variety of dishes from light snacks like toasties to steak pie and fish and chips.

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are all available, making it an unmissable destination for all food lovers.

2. The Gypsy Cream

The café in Frazer Street is much loved by those visiting the town with consistently excellent ratings online.

If you are in the mood for a hearty bowl of homemade soup and a sandwich then this is the place to visit.

Staff at The Gypsy Cream are singled out for their helpfulness and friendliness, making it a worth stop when in town.

3. The Chefs Eye

This small, intimate restaurant in Nelson Street is a firm favourite among food lovers visiting the North Coast.

The menu includes a range of fine dishes to choose from, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.

Food, service and value are all ranked highly for The Chefs Eye, earning it a worthy third place for top-rated restaurants in Largs.

4. The Bagel Basket

The café on Main Street is one of the town’s most famous institutions and is a top choice among locals and visitors.

The premises also has an outside seating area and is well-known for it’s bagels, soups, toastes and cakes.

For those visiting the town or heading across the water to Millport, The Bagel Basket is a convenient and popular choice for a local bite to eat.

5. Tinto Tapas

For a taste of the Med on the North Coast, you cannot go wrong with a visit to Tinto Tapas in Boyd Street.

Visitors come from across the area to sample the Spanish cuisine, including comedian Kevin Bridges who was spotted enjoying a meal recently.

Reviews of the much-loved venue are consistently excellent, with one visitor even saying the food was better than in Spain!

6. The Fish Works

There is a reason why the seafront eatery is a popular answer when asking about the best fish and chips in Scotland.

The Fish Works has been nominated and won numerous awards in just the few years it has been open and has already become a firm local favourite.

With plenty of choice as well as vegetarian and gluten free options, a classic fish and chips may need not be boring again!

7. Lounge

Good food in a stylish venue doesn’t come much better than a visit to Lounge in the heart of Largs’ Main Street.

The restaurant provides a mixture of local, British and European cuisine in a lovely venue with a warming fireplace for cold North Coast winters.

Staff are also happy to prepare a fine selection of cocktails for special parties and functions which take place there.

8. The George

The George is the only bar on the list but that does not stop it from coming in the top ten of places to eat in Largs.

The venue in Main Street is well-known for its pub grub including steak pie, macaroni and burgers, washed down with a drink from the bar.

A hit with regular locals as well as visitors, this Largs institution is well worthy of its consistently great reviews.

9. Tony Macaroni

The restaurant on Greenock Road is a firm favourite of lovers of Italian cuisine in Largs, and across the North Coast.

You cannot go wrong with heart pizza, pasta and all manner of other dishes, and visitors have agreed online.

Staff are also commended for their excellent service, especially at busy times such as during the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

10. The Bean and Leaf

The restaurant on the promenade serves a range of dishes from seafood to steaks and burgers, as well as cakes and coffee.

Reviewers say that the venue is warm and welcoming, with staff inside eager to help and always friendly.

Whether you step in from the promenade looking for a full meal or just a cake and a coffee, The Bean and Leaf will not disappoint.