Minsky's
1 William Street
- Food served: Mon–Thu noon–2.30pm, 6–10pm; Fri/Sat noon–2.30pm, 6–10.30pm; Sun 1–3pm, 6–10pm
- Bar open: Mon–Sat 11am–late; Sun 10am–late
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 15
- No. overnight rooms: 319
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access
- Music on stereo: Hotel Muzak
- Capacity: 133
- Largest group: 60
- Open since: 1992
- House wine: £19.75 per bottle
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Of the two restaurants within Glasgow's five-star city centre Hilton, the casual option is Minsky's. This self-styled 'New York-style brasserie' operates arguably more like a Midwestern-style massive buffet, offering a bewildering array of food. Wandering round, plate in hand, to recce the various choices takes a little while. Starters range from cold meats, salads, various seafood and soups to spring rolls, samosas or teriyaki beef. Fittingly enough, a few of the Scottish-influenced dishes stand out. Haggis is spicy and rich, while mussels in a mild and creamy white wine sauce taste fresh. Among the options intended as main courses, a traditional carvery roast is probably the most appealing. There are two vegetarian alternatives, as well as fish and pasta dishes and a selection of vegetables sides. Dessert can be a healthy fruit salad, any number of dainty crème brûlées, vanilla slices or chocolate mousse. Offering such a wide range means that there are no real specialties here, but the advantage of a smorgasbord is that diners can essentially eat as much as they want – or can.
- High point: Heaven for gluttons
- Low point: Some main course dishes are quite bland
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