Came to Dumfries for a weekend break and ate here on the Saturday. Started with the brie then had the seabass then the lemon posset. Unbelevably good! Everyone there was... read more so welcoming and helpful. I was very impressed with their wine list also. We went with the pinot grigio and it was very delightful. Definitely coming back for more some time!

  I eat here regularly . It is always excellent. The 5 course Italian taster menu has just added an extra level of quality. Each course was wonderful with subtle flavours... read more all freshly made. The crab raviolo was exceptional. A most enjoyable evening of excellent food and service.
I will book in for it again and am looking forward to when he chooses another theme in 5 weeks. 5 stars for 5 at William's as good as 6 at Nico's

  return visit for a night away. (yorkshire > scotland)

the restaurant is bright and had been decorated to give a relaxed feel.
the waiter and bar staff... read more were polite welcoming and very accommodating, when asking about items on the menu the staff were informative and suggested perfect dishes to suit our tastes.

the food; where to start it was perfection. the scotch egg had a runny yolk and the scallops melted in my mouth. The mains! the steak my partner had was cooked beautifully rare and the monkfish was amazing.

we didn't have dessert but We had cocktails each balanced well and refreshing.

Planning our next visit as soon as COVID-19 restrictions allow!

  We visited on 2 occasions and enjoyed our meals both times. The first night was a steak night with a delicious steak. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The... read more prices were reasonable. Thoroughly recommend this restaurant.

  Had a great time at The Back Street for a family birthday dinner. Staff were attentive and accommodating to any dietary requirements. Both food and drinks were served promptly, food... read more was delicious and portion sizes were generous. The starter menu for children was great addition so that children can eat their courses in line with the adults.

  I was trying to find adequate wording that would express how much I enjoyed my burger. I realised that being a big fan of Gordon Ramsay and a follower of... read more all his YouTube cooking videos the best way I could sum up my experience would be this:
Ramsay would be proud.
Requested the burger a very specific way & it was delivered to me matching my description to the very tomato.
Can’t speak highly enough of the overall experience, must be tough operating a restaurant during covid but the place was spotless, all of the servers wearing PPE & following all guidelines.
If you are from Dumfries, holidaying there or just passing through - as I was - I 100% recommend dining here.

  Came here with my best friend the other night! I could not fault one thing about this place, it was our first time dining here and we arrived with the... read more best service and left with the biggest smiles on our faces! The drinks were 10/10 the food 10/10 and the service 10/10! Our server was Macy ( I think her name was) and she was so polite and friendly! Top tier food, it is my new favourite in D&G!
Price wise I would say you pay for the quality, the food and it’s presentation is just spectacular! 2 cocktails, starters, mains and sides was around £60!

  Best meal out in a long long time! 4 of us Hogmany Cant fault anything. Cant wait to try Sunday Lunch 10/10

  Great food and cocktails with the girls! The staff were wonderful and the restaurant had a great atmosphere. Will be back.

  Recently visited with some friends on their steak night. The place is very welcoming and relaxed. Me and my friend opted for the steak night which does 2 people including... read more a bottle of wine and my other friend chose the chicken kiev. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. We also had desserts, its the best brownie I’ve ever tasted. Hats off the the chefs! The staff were very attentive and nothing was a problem. We ordered some cocktails too and were delicious. All round excellent visit and I can’t wait to return.

  It’s a good, honest restaurant.

No frills, friendly staff and well-cooked food offering great value for money.
Huge, meaty, expertly cooked sea bass for £16. A very generous seafood... read more linguine for £14.

It’s no wonder the restaurant was full – it deserves to be supported.

  Absolutely delicious from start to finish. Scotch egg with runny yolk was fabulous. Service was excellent from Michelle and Katie. Thank you. Great little place.

  We were passing through Dumfries. A quick look through trip advisor saw this had 100% positive reviews, so we booked a table for 8pm on a Saturday night, in January.... read more Not the most salubrious entrance, but go with it and you are welcomed into a bright bustling restaurant. It was busy, but well spaced. Staff were brilliant, really attentive and they were kept busy all night as the restaurant was full. Fab atmosphere.

As for the food, what can I say…another 5 star review. Fresh, innovative, tasty and presented beautifully. Not only that but the most reasonably priced restaurant. I had the Brie to start, followed by the burger then finished with white chocolate rice pudding. My partner had scallops, followed by seafood linguine and chocolate brownie. With drinks and water came to under £70. Incredible value.

A real gem of a restaurant. Thanks for a lovely evening. If we didn’t live so far away I guarantee we would be regulars. Keep up the amazing work.

  Went to the Back Street for their Father’s Day menu and as always, it did not disappoint! There were 6 people at my table, we all had a range of... read more different meals all of which were cooked to perfection and the presentation was outstanding as always!

The cocktails are the best in town and the service is always great. This is my favourite place to eat in the town - fantastic value for money and great food and atmosphere every time. Highly recommend!

  Had a christmas meal out with friends and had a fantastic meal at the backstreet, i had pat'e on toast to start, turkey for my main that was cooked to... read more perfection and then cheesecake to finish . Had the local black galloway beer to drink. Overall a very good experiance and would highly recommend this restaurant to anybody visiting dumfries