"The Highlands' Roux outpost — book Chez Roux when a Georgian dining room and Albert Roux's classic French repertoire are the point of the evening."
About Chez Roux at Rocpool Reserve
Chez Roux occupies the ground floor of Rocpool Reserve, a renovated Georgian mansion turned boutique hotel a few minutes' walk from Inverness Castle and the city centre, looking out over the River Ness. It was the late Albert Roux's first restaurant in Scotland, opened in 2010, and the kitchen still follows the Chez Roux template he set: honest country French cooking built on excellent Scottish produce.
The menu changes roughly fortnightly and is offered as both an a la carte and a fixed-price menu, with a separate vegetarian menu. Among Inverness dining rooms it remains the address for an occasion meal rather than an everyday one.
The Kitchen
The signature is Albert Roux's Souffle Suissesse — a twice-cooked cheese souffle baked in cream that has been a Roux family hallmark for decades. Around it the kitchen sends out Highland and Speyside produce: hogget, hake with a rarebit crust, game in season and Jerusalem artichoke veloute, finished in the classic French manner. The fixed-price menu sits around £55, with the a la carte higher.
The Room
The room is small, formal and warm — a Georgian dining room with river views, candlelight and unhurried, polished service that suits a celebration. With only a handful of tables it feels private rather than grand, which is exactly why it works for a milestone dinner or a discreet client evening.
Not for
Not for a casual, budget, or large-group night — this is a small, formal Georgian dining room built for a slow, multi-course occasion rather than a quick or boisterous meal.
Frequently Asked
Who is the chef behind Chez Roux Inverness?
Chez Roux at Rocpool Reserve was founded by the late Albert Roux, the celebrated French chef behind Le Gavroche, as his first restaurant in Scotland. The kitchen continues to cook to the classic Chez Roux template he established.
What is the signature dish at Chez Roux?
The enduring signature is the Souffle Suissesse, Albert Roux's twice-cooked cheese souffle baked in cream. The seasonal menu also leans on Highland and Speyside produce such as hogget, game and local hake.
How much is dinner at Chez Roux Inverness?
The fixed-price menu sits at roughly £55 per person, with the a la carte higher. A separate vegetarian menu is available, and the carte changes about every two weeks.
Where is Chez Roux located?
Inside Rocpool Reserve, a Georgian boutique hotel at 14 Culduthel Road in central Inverness, a short walk from the castle and overlooking the River Ness.
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Reserve at Chez Roux at Rocpool Reserve
A small dining room with limited tables; reserve ahead, especially at weekends.
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Practical Information
AddressRocpool Reserve, 14 Culduthel Road, Inverness
NeighbourhoodCentral Inverness, above the River Ness
CuisineFrench
PriceSet menu around £55 per person
Dress CodeSmart
SeatingMain dining room
ReservationRecommended
