Café 1 is the restaurant that makes people reconsider Inverness as a place to eat. The approach is bistro-simple: a short menu, Highland and Scottish suppliers, cooking that doesn't try too hard and achieves more for it. Venison, fresh fish, good cheese, decent wine list. The room is modest and comfortable.
It fills up at dinner, so booking is sensible for evenings. Lunch is more relaxed and the same quality at lower prices. This is the benchmark for eating in the city and has been for years.