OLD favourites, sandwich bars and even a stall at Aberdeen’s indoor market have made top 10 list of restaurants in Aberdeen according to Trip Advisor.

The full top 10 is:

1) Ambal’s Restaurant

This relatively new addition to the city’s Indian restaurant scene is on Bridge Street and has been praised by customers for its atmosphere, ” welcoming and friendly staff” and “outstanding” cuisine.

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2) Borsalino Restaurant

This Italian restaurant in Peterculter has been around for years. Reviewers were particularly impressed with singing waiter Salvatore.

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3) Bite Me

The burgers at this café are singled out for praise from its customers, in particular the chicken burger and steak burger – both being hailed as “addictive”. The falafel salad also gets the thumbs up.

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4) The Marcliffe

Aberdeen’s only five-star hotel makes the list with rave reviews from customers as far afield as Texas. That diner from the beef-loving state hails the Marcliffe as the best place in Aberdeen for a steak.

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5) Virginia’s

Many may pass this on Rosemount Place and think it’s just a sandwich takeaway, but it also serves Italian dinners on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. The pesto paste, lasagne and gnocchi all get rave reviews.

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6) Monsoona

This Bridge Street restaurant proclaims its healthy credentials and diners seem to agree. “The meals feel fresh and not too heavy” says one, while another praised the “warm cosy atmosphere” and “1st class” service.

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7) Shri Bheemas, Bridge of Don

Another Indian restaurant takes one of the top 10 slots, this time in the heart of the Bridge of Don. Customers call it a “hidden gem”.

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8) Madame Mew’s

For Aberdeen foodies, Aberdeen’s indoor market is one of the best places for authentic Asian food. Now word is getting out about this Thai eatery. “Looks like Aberdeen Market has found itself another brilliant place to eat. Thai food at its best,” says one amateur critic.

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9) Nargile

The Skene Street Turkish Restaurant has been around for years, and remains just as popular as ever. The choice of meat dishes is great for ” unrepentant carnivores”, says one diner.

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10) Moonfish Café

This city centre restaurant made headlines nationwide when head chef Brian McLeish made it to the final of Masterchef The Professionals. Diners singled out the lime parfait with coconut and pineapple and the cod with tamarind and aubergine sauce.

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