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Two Fat Ladies in the City
- Food served: Mon–Thu noon–3pm, 5.30–10pm; Fri/Sat noon–3pm, 5.30–11pm; Closed Sun
- Pre-theatre times: Mon–Sat 5.30–7pm
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 7
- Also offers: Children's portions, Wheelchair access, Pre-theatre menu, Post-theatre menu
- Music on stereo: Tom Waites
- Capacity: 35
- Largest group: 35
- Open since: 2005
- Average price:
£16 (set lunch)
£24 (evening meal) - Pre-theatre price: £16
- House wine: £16.50 per bottle
- BYOB: £10 corkage
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This review is taken from the current (2011) edition.
If The Buttery is Two Fat Ladies in a suit and the original West End branch more of a jeans and sweater affair, the City Centre outpost in Blythswood Street is the little black dress of the trio. There's a smart, big-city feel that befits a location at the heart of Glasgow's major professional and financial district, but eating here feels much more like fun than work, even if you've nipped in during your lunch hour. With only 35 covers, space is limited, although plenty of natural light and uncluttered design make for a tidy, modern interior. The food follows Two Fats' formula of excellent seasonal, local produce and cooking that’s inventive but not flashy. Typical stars on a regularly changing menu are diver-caught local scallops, meaty halibut fillets and whole fish, such as lemon sole or sea bream, pan-fried or baked en papillote. There’s a decent choice if you don’t fancy fish (although not much for vegetarians) and if you have a sweet tooth you've come to the right place; you and a friend can share a 'grand dessert' platter of all five of the puddings on the menu. With main courses at about £18 and a two course lunch at £16, it’s pretty good value for food and service at this level.
- High point: A lively little restaurant featuring great local produce
- Low point: Can feel claustrophobic when busy
Reviews of Two Fat Ladies in the City (118a Blythswood Street, Glasgow)
- 2. the opinion, Glasgow – 16 November 2010, 1:51am
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The duet of fat ladies was once a highlight in a city centre abundant with pizza / pasta and other mundane chains . On several recent visits tumbleweed has been spotted trotting past my table creating an atmosphere as popular as Tony blairs post war dinner parties . It bamboozles me how a restaurant with so few covers manages to feel so vastly empty .Owner Ryan James has fallen into the ever growing expansion implosion scenerio . With his growing empire , The buttery , Shandon belles , the pair of fat ladies eateries and an attatching fishmonger he may have his finger in too many fish pies. The buttery has taken over as the flagship with the blythewood square 'branch' offering an experience that even when dining in numbers makes you feel lonely. I cant a bright future for this once cockle munchers paradise but however John Quigleys superior Red Onion restaurant going from strength to strength there is a chance he may capsize their boat . How can one be blamed for avoiding his city centre eaterie when the anderson outlet offers uncomparable ambience , food and charm even if the surrounding area feels slighlty like a crime scene . On a more positive note if you are looking for a post funeral venue dont even ask the price get this place booked .
- 1. Paul James, Glasgow – 9 July 2010, 2:10pm
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Seriously gone down hill, whoever owns this has decided to rest on their laurels. Very poor, dont go!
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