Café Cossachok

Trongate 103, 10 King Street, Glasgow, G1 5QP

Telephone 0141 553 0733
Bar open Tue–Sat 11am–11pm; Sun 4–11pm.
Food served Tue–Sat 11am–10pm; Sun 4–10pm. Closed Mon.
Pre-theatre times Tue–Sat 4–6.30pm
Average price £6.95 (set lunch); £18 (evening meal)
Pre-theatre price £13.95
Email
Website www.cossachok.com

The 2013 edition of The List's Eating & Drinking Guide is out now – only £5.95 (+p&p).

This review is taken from the current (2013) edition.

What does one expect from a Russian restaurant? Stroganoff? Blinis? Vodka? Perhaps that’s unreasonably stereotypical, but in Glasgow – where Café Cossachok is the one and only Russian eatery – such staples are greatly received and done properly. Instead of the cocktail blinis so loved by our supermarkets, here we have something more akin to a crêpe – soft and chewy, with a wheaty savouriness to them. These, with smoked salmon and smetana (sour cream), are a genuine pleasure. As is the assortment of pickled veg for a starter: a sharp, fresh hit of vinegar from cabbage and mushrooms; vibrant and crunchy. Lovely stuff, in a kooky venue of scarlet red, ceiling rugs and painting by local artists. Mains aren’t too bad either: in the tzimes – duck with apricot and parsnip – the meat can be a bit overdone for some tastes, but the fruitiness rescues it. Beef stroganoff is rustic and comforting though, with the authentic tomato edge and side of fried straw potatoes. Lesser-known Eastern European beers, excellent-value wines and regular live music nights further add to the appeal of this quirky and unique presence on the Trongate.

High point: Ukrainian beer, NZ Sauvignon Blanc, flavoured vodka - at great prices
Low point: Décor can give you headache if you don't do bright

Number of wines sold by the glass: 7
Private dining: Up to 15 covers
Provides: Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Pre-theatre menu, Live music, Free wi-fi
Music on stereo: Russian folk and rock/pop
Capacity: 75
Largest group: 75
Open since: 1998
House wine: £15.70 per bottle

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