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La Parmigiana

447 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 8HH

This has been in the same family since opening in 1978, and whilst not the cheapest restaurant in town it’s one of the best. When the fresh butter, not portions wrapped in foil, and great Italian bread with delicious olives arrive on the table, it’s the…

Passorn

23–23a Brougham Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9JU

Small and staunchly independent, Tollcross gem Passorn is now approaching its fourth birthday. Owner Cindy Sritsotorn has carved out a niche among larger and longer-established haunts by holding true to her passion for good cooking and uncompromising…

The Pompadour by Galvins

Caledonian Hotel, Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2AB

Michelin-starred chefs Chris and Jeff Galvin shoot for an Edinburgh star at their Pompadour, secreted away in a sanctum of the Caledonian Hotel. It is a fittingly fine dining room, with castle view and a giant chandelier centrepiece among the…

Porto & Fi

47 Newhaven Main Street, Edinburgh, EH6 4NQ

A crowd-pleasing menu, friendly service and genuine interest in using local Newhaven and Leith-based suppliers create a sense of community around this cheery café-bistro. The simple décor complements the elegant, airy proportions of the former bank…

Rice and Noodle

96 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G11 6NX

With its small frontage, minimal seating and proximity to pubs, Rice and Noodle could easily be categorised as your standard, run-of-the-mill takeaway outlet. An extensive menu with few surprises, all at moderate prices, further suggests this eatery is…

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Rivage

126–130 Easter Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5RJ

Rivage may seem an understated presence from the outside, but there’s nothing low-key about the restaurant’s menu or the kitchen’s execution of it. Husband and wife team Ryad Meeajane and Catherine Thomson look after the kitchen and front of house…

St Louis Café Bar

734 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G11 7RD

This quirky Victorian-styled West End venue is decked out with vintage tables and chairs, making a visit feel a bit like going round to friend’s for dinner – when your friend is a skilled chef who can knock out blissful burgers. Staff complete the…

Smile Café

102 Queen Margaret Drive, Glasgow, G20 8NZ

Well, yes, this café does make its customers smile for many reasons, not least the fact that one sip of its Kimbo coffee coupled with the Italianate ambience transports them to a typical south Italian Salumeria. On offer are sandwiches, antipasti…

The Sparkle Horse

16 Dowanhill Street, Glasgow, G11 5QS

Sea bass with crispy skin and a delicate white sauce in a Glasgow pub for under a tenner is a very rare thing – and when done this well it’s certainly worth seeking out from a menu that exceeds what you’d expect from a bar and represents excellent value…

Stefano's

1108 Cathcart Road, Glasgow, G42 9EG

Takeaway pizzas aren't what they used to be – invariably the weak link in a place that flaunts the neon 'Pizzas-Curries-Kebabs' sign, or ruined by a big American chain by sticking a gimmicky stuffed crust round the edge. Stefano's is of the old guard…

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Stravaigin Café Bar

28 Gibson Street, Glasgow, G12 8NX

There’s always a lively buzz around this ground-level section of the popular restaurant where staff move with a studied air of relaxed professionalism amid babbling West Enders. Although it’s lighter in spirit and intentionally less formal than the room…

Union of Genius

8 Forrest Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2QN

Despite its tiny size, revolutionary soup cafe Union of Genius is a big presence on Edinburgh's food scene. Their fast-food approach to soups is perfectly customer friendly, with a choice of six daily concoctions (for example a traditional cream of leek…

The Water of Leith Café Bistro

52 Coburg Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6HJ

A short stroll from Leith’s busy Shore area, the Water of Leith Café Bistro enjoys a bright corner site and offers one of the most relaxed and friendly dining experiences around. Classically trained French chef Mickael Mesle prepares a menu that’s a…

Wee Lochan

340 Crow Road, Glasgow, G11 7HT

A neighbourhood restaurant thrives on local custom but pulling in extra punters from further afield is the best way to stay in business over the long term so it’s good to see Aisla and Rupert Staniforth making the most of Wee Lochan’s growing reputation…

Wudon

535 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 8HN

Sisters Jennie and Anna Wu head up this family-owned treat at Kelvinbridge. The cuisine is a fusion of all the flavours the girls have grown up with – mostly Japanese, Chinese and Thai. Try a selection of wee plates to start to 'create your own Oriental…