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“Quite possibly the WORST Indian Restaurant in the WORLD!”

Dil Se

1 of 5 stars
JeffHLondon
Toronto, Canada
9 Dec 2009

PLease stay away from this place... Kirkwall is a lovly place and this restaurant and its arrogant staff just feel so out of place!! Went in with my family, it took them 30 MINS to notice that we were...more

“Orcadian hospitality at its best!”

Lerona B&B

4 of 5 stars
Linga42
Nairn
1 Dec 2009

Hospitality -first class! Accommodation - cozy and very comfortable! Breakfast-up there with the best! Situation- quiet but very accessible. Intend to return! more

“Very friendly staff”

The Orkney Hotel

5 of 5 stars
southernbelle40
Alexandria, LA
30 Nov 2009

Centrally located and very close to the cathederal. Staff were very helpful in telling us where to visit. Nice restaurant with a very large wine menu including a lovely 1998 Chateau Muscar. Room was...more

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