Allan ‘Alfie’ Little is chef proprietor of the newly refurbished River House restaurant on Greig Street, whose large windowed frontage offers views over the River Ness.

Born in Truro and brought up in the small Cornish port of Fowey, he has always had a great love for and respect of the sea, whether at a favourite pastime of sailing or cooking and eating the fruits of the waters.

At 18, Allan found himself on the Isle of Skye where he extended his stay when offered a job at Sconser Lodge, which in turn led to the position of Food and Beverage manager at the Cuillin Hills hotel. This was followed by, at 24, a transfer to the mainland as general manager of the former Cummings Hotel in Inverness.

Adrian Pieraccini employed him as manager of Riva and then seven years ago Allan acquired the River House which now specialises in locally sourced top quality beef, game, poultry and, of course, his beloved seafood.

River House is a past winner at the Inverness and Nairn Tourism Awards for Best Dining Out Experience and offers a competitively priced lunch and early evening menu as well as full dinner menu.