August 2025 by Mark Russon
Food was amazing, lovely place, staff were excellent. Highly recommended.
Try the grappa!
August 2025 by Frederik sp
An embarrassing and deeply disrespectful experience.
The waiter added an service charge to the bill for something we hadn?t asked for. When I calmly pointed it out, he denied it ? fully aware that it wasn?t true. Instead of apologizing, he rolled his eyes and explained that of course I should pay what he thought was fair.
As if that wasn?t enough, he then took it upon himself to lecture me personally ? telling me, in a condescending tone, what my experience in the country must have been like, and smugly informing me of what I had supposedly felt. We always tip ? but it?s rare to come across that level of arrogance.
On top of that, the favoritism was impossible to miss. It was clear guests were treated based on how they looked. So unless you?re rolling up in a Ferrari, don?t expect much of an experience.
The food was mediocre, and the mussels were well below standard.
July 2025 by Richard Affleck
We come to Gullane every year for the Scottish Open Golf, from our home in The Lakes, and always look forward to a return visit to The Main Course and see the familiar friendly faces of the wonderful staff...and of course, the food.
The quality is always top notch, the potions perfectly sized and the flavour delivery exceptional.
In my photos, you'll see our shared starters....lots of crispy calamari and to balance that, perfect bruschetta.
We then had the calzone pizza and the knock out beef ravioli in a sage sauce. A request for a simple side garden salad, not on the menu, was no problem at all.
Negroni cocktails kicked things off, and a bottle of Soave Superiore Classico for under £30 (a great price for this) was enjoyed throughout the meal, ending with their lovely tiramisu.
Well done to all the chefs, staff and the owners at The Main Course. You have a great place. Many thanks for looking after us. See you next time.
June 2025 by Piet Verhoeven
We had to pay far to much in accordance to the quality of the food and drinks. Also they charge 10% for the service. Which service? I don?t advice to to to this restaurant
June 2025 by Rachel
The portions are tiny and very expensive. I won?t be back.
May 2025 by David H
Played Gullane GC and then had dinner. Very accommodating. It was an easy walk from the course. Sticky Toffee dessert was awesome. Lasagna and Carbonara was excellent. Met with owner, good dude. Check them out!
May 2025 by George Gordon
Everything was perfect and already looking forward to go back! Grazie mille!
May 2025 by Sharon B
We love this restaurant! The food is consistently excellent. The specials board is worth checking to add to the delicious choices, though we haven?t yet seen a vegetarian special. Good choice of vegetarian options in the menu, clearly labelled. Tiramisu and gelato are so good, we often double-dessert! Great service from the team. We book a table as it can get busy. On-street parking is available.
April 2025 by Gary Horsburgh
A Restaurant next to a golf course,and Golf themed wouldn?t be my normal choice ( Hate Golf) But this place is a total gem of an Italian restaurant which excellent fish choices too.
Will definitely be back.
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April 2025 by Ryan Brake
Just been here for my dinner and I thought I would give it a very well deserved 5 star.
Despite arriving 45 mins early and not having actually finished my booking request they still seated us straight away.
The restaurant had a great atmosphere and the staff were all friendly and attentive.
Star of the show was the pizza. I've tried many pizza places in Scotland and this is up there with one of the best. Perfectly cooked, nice bit char, good sauce to cheese ratio. Just phenomenal.
My companions were all very happy with their meal too.
Highly recommend. And I'll definitely be back if I'm in the area.
March 2025 by Molly Wombell
Came here on a Saturday night with my partner & parents in law. Good service, excellent prawns and focaccia to start. My partner had a pizza which was really good however I had a prawn and scallop pasta which was slightly disappointing. Overall it was quite reasonable.
February 2025 by Alan Grant
The food and service is always spot on, I would highly recommend trying this place above most other places in East Lothian first.
February 2025 by Claudia Pacitti
Lovely family run restaurant. Will definitely be back.?
January 2025 by Susan Milne
Absolutely excellent food & service. Just perfect!
January 2025 by Lynda Main
Fab food as always along with great service. Thanks again! ?
