Colquhoun's Waterfront Restaurant
The start of an exciting Food & Dining phase is taking place at The Lodge on Loch Lomond, revitalised with the addition of our Food & Beverage Director Johnny Aitken, our new mantra is to embrace the shimmering aspic of tradition whilst giving the classics just enough back spin to turn heads as they come out of the kitchen. With an unswerving commitment to quality and light of touch we combine ingredients unleashing a freight train of flavours!! Book your table today to sample the fantastic Scottish produce now on offer and we can guarantee the best view of stunning Loch Lomond to savour whilst you dine.
We are delighted to announce that Colquhoun's Restaurant has achieved the VisitScotland’s – Taste Our Best accreditation, which recognises businesses that provide and promote quality Scottish food & drink. Our Menu highlights all the Scottish produce that we endeavour to use as part of our dining experience.
Sit back and take in our fabulous waterfront restaurant and it's panoramic views of the Loch and Ben Lomond while the wonderful relaxed buzz of family and friends enjoying a meal creates a lively, warm ambience around one of the Loch's best Loch Lomond restaurants. Our menu is inspired by the fantastic local produce we have available from Scotland's larder! So join us soon for lunch, dinner or a light meal/snack by the Loch. The stylish Loch View Restaurant at the Lodge on Loch Lomond offers guests a great option for dining when staying at the Lodge whilst still enjoying the wonderful panoramic views over Loch Lomond.
Before your meal, join us in the Bar for our renowned cocktails, or try our selection of whisky, cognacs, liqueurs, beers and wines from around Scotland and the world. Colquhoun's offers an extensive menu created with the freshest ingredients, friends and family can meet to grab a bite, enjoy the view of Loch Lomond and Ben Lomond, or just enjoy a drink together in a relaxed atmosphere. Colquhoun's promotes dining excellence offering classic cuisine using the best of local Scottish produce. Relax and enjoy the tranquil views of Loch Lomond and the surrounding mountains.
Visit us for your morning coffee before enjoying a day of activities on Loch Lomond, a casual lunch, afternoon tea or our delicious selection of dining delicacies.
Whatever your style, you mood and your taste, you will discover much to delight when dining at Colquhoun's - a premiere Loch Lomond Restaurant.
Meet our Food & Beverage Team
Meet our Executive Head Chef - Marysia Paszkowska
Over seventeen years behind the stove has a way of sharpening more than just your knife skills. It shapes your instincts, your resilience, your sense of who you are. For me, being a chef was never about chasing fame—it was about chasing flavor, chasing moments, chasing that look on someone’s face when they taste something that hits home.
I spent 15 of those years at Monachyle Mhor Hotel, a place that’s more than a kitchen—it’s a crucible. Fine dining at Mhor wasn’t just about precision; it was about heart. Day after day, season after season, we cooked with what the land gave us. We knew our farmers, our foragers, our fishmongers by name. That mattered. Still does.
The journey wasn’t always glamorous. It was 16-hour days, burnt arms, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. But it paid off—not just in plates well served, but in milestones that reminded me I was on the right path.
In 2013, I stepped into the pressure cooker that is MasterChef: The Professionals and made it to the quarterfinals. It pushed me to the edge, tested every skill I’d honed over the years, and proved I could hold my own among the best. Then came the British Culinary Federation’s Chef of the Year, where I reached the semifinals. After that, I became a finalist in the YBFs (Young British Foodies) Chef of the Year in London—a moment that felt like a nod from the industry itself.
But awards are just chapters. The real story lives in the fire and rhythm of live service, the high of a wedding executed flawlessly, the intimacy of a private cooking demo where it’s just you, the food, and a table full of people about to be surprised. I’ve cooked in all corners—festivals like Mhor Fest, wine safaris, foraging classes, private events, and everything in between. No matter the setting, the mission stays the same: cook with purpose, serve with soul.
Being an award-winning chef is a line I never take lightly. I earned that reputation through consistency, through pushing limits, through showing up every single time it mattered. Whether I’m running a high-stakes service or leading a group into the woods to forage wild garlic, I bring everything I’ve got.
Now, I’m stepping into a new chapter—as Executive Head Chef at the Lodge on Loch Lomond. It’s a place with breathtaking views and a rich sense of place, and I see huge potential in the food. My mission is clear: elevate the menus, inject real identity into the dishes, and let my years of experience—both in fine dining and wild event cooking—reshape what dining on the loch can be.
Because food isn’t just what I do. It’s who I am.
Come and Experience One of the Best Loch Lomond Restaurants.
Book now by phone 01436 860 201 or email restaurant.reception@loch-lomond.co.uk
If you wish to book a table at Colquhoun’s Waterfront Restaurant, please use the Book A Table form.
