Netflix star Phil Rosenthal’s favourite Scottish restaurants and distilleries
Some of the best spots Netflix star Phil Rosenthal visited in Scotland during his visit in 2023.
American television writer Phil Rosenthal brought his popular Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil to Scotland in July 2023 when he visited spots in Glasgow, Edinburgh and The Isle of Skye.
Reflecting on making the episode in Scotland, Rosenthal said: “No surprise Scotland is as stunning as ever. What you will find surprising is the food.”
Here are Phil Rosenthal's favourite Scottish restaurants and distilleries.
The Fishmarket
Phil takes his daughter Lily to The Fishmarket. They tuck into signature fish and chips, grilled langoustines with garlic butter, crispy crab claws, mussels in white wine, and chilled lobster. Harbour, 23A Pier Pl, Newhaven, Edinburgh EH6 4LP.
NetflixSunny Acre
For his final meal in Scotland, Phil met actress Kelly Macdonald at one of her favorite spots: Sunny Acre in Glasgow's Southside. Mary Wan served them a delicious spread of courgette salad, a peach focaccia sandwich, and Kelly’s favorite mackerel on rye. To finish, they share a beautiful assortment of pastries. 745 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 2AA.
NetflixRoseleaf
Phil heads to Leith for breakfast at Roseleaf, where he joins chef Tony Singh and owner Jonny Kane. They start with a bowl of Cullen skink, a rich and creamy soup made with potatoes, leeks, and smoked haddock. Then comes the main event: a full Scottish breakfast loaded with homemade sausages, mushrooms, baked beans, eggs, potato scones, bacon, black pudding, and, of course, haggis. 23/24 Sandport Pl, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6EW.
RoseleafTalisker Distillery
Phil takes a helicopter to the Isle of Skye to visit the Talisker Distillery. There, he gets an inside look at the entire Scotch-making process before sampling a selection of whiskies of different ages. Carbost, Isle of Skye IV47 8SR.
NetflixShawarma King
Phil said "I didn't expect to find next level middle-eastern food in Scotland, but in this world anything is possible. So juicy, so crispy, beautiful flavour...I'm calling it, it's the best shawarma I ever had." 113 King St, Glasgow G1 5RB.
Shawarma KingJohnnie Walker Princes Street
Phil is joined by his wife Monica and daughter Lily at Johnnie Walker Princes Street where they sample a number of different whiskies. 145 Princes St., Edinburgh EH2 4BL.
Johnnie Walker Princes Street