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The Apartment Bistro
7–13 Barclay Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4HW
The Apartment Bistro, older sibling to the Outsider restaurant, has completed its first year since a radical overhaul of both interior and menu. Deep red walls, low hanging pendant lamps and mismatched canteen chairs create a stylish and intimate vibe.
Bia Bistrot
19 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5DP
Bia Bistrot is the brainchild of Franco-Irish couple Matthias and Roisin Llorente, who bring their experience of cooking in top flight (including Michelin-starred) kitchens around the world to this cosy but classic Edinburgh bistro. Their passion and…
The Boat House
22 High Street, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9PP
There is much to enjoy in this waterfront South Queensferry gem. Ambitious owner and head chef Paul Steward has conjured up a bijou cocktail bar that tempts at street level. Downstairs, floor to ceiling windows offer views of the dramatic iron sweep of…
The Bon Vivant
55 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DY
The Bon Vivant is a stylish and well-stocked bar where the innovative cocktails are expertly made and the wine list is huge (44 available by the glass including 12 champagnes). Dark walls and candlelight set the scene, and amid the cosiness are decks…
Brian Maule at Chardon d'Or
176 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 4RL
Glasgow is lucky to have Chardon d’Or. There’s little point in describing a menu as it changes every couple of days when chef Brian Maule incorporates new dishes – one day it might be Arctic char with squid ink, the next, fillet of lamb. You just never…
Café Gandolfi
64 Albion Street, Glasgow, G1 1NY
Few can claim to be Glasgow foodies without having sampled the wares of Cafe Gandolfi – for over 30 years this bohemian restaurant has been at the front of Glasgow's culinary revolution. Inside is dark and rustic – deep mahogany-coloured tables and a…
Cail Bruich Cail Bruich
725 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 8QX
The dining area in Cail Bruich is unassuming yet sophisticated – large, black prints of fine food are set off with deep, rich reds, dark wood and laid-back jazz. Exceptional waiting staff are more than keen to discuss the food. Luxurious touches such…
Chinaski's
239 North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DL
Even if Charles Bukowski – whose biographical alter-ego Chinaski’s is named after – mostly lived off a liquid diet, this dark, discreet hipster haunt just off the main drag of Sauchiehall Street is as much about its food as it is its drink. A huge…
City Café
Mint Hotel, Finnieston Quay, Glasgow, G3 8HN
If your aim is to eat riverside you couldn’t get any closer than the City Café without getting wet. With its own mooring it’s possible to step from a boat onto the large outdoor decking area, which must be one of the better spots for summer drinks in…
Cookie
72 Nithsdale Road, Glasgow, G41 2AN
Winner of last year's newcomer of the year award, Cookie continues to impress with their usual yet welcomed combination of deli, shop and small restaurant. Busy all day, every day, you are instantly hit with aromas filling the air from the open-plan…
The Dhabba
44 Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1LE
Set in the heart of the Merchant City, this upmarket north Indian diner has a relaxed vibe, with well-priced menus attracting an eclectic crowd including weekend shoppers and theatregoers. Creativity, thought, and focus on fresh ingredients and…
Fanny Trollopes
1066 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8LY
Owner and chief chef Gary Bayless brings a wealth of experience from the kitchens of top French restaurants to this small but feisty enterprise that specialises in creative fusions and quality sourcing. A small frontage leads to a slightly larger room…
First Coast
97–101 Dalry Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2AB
The board outside describes First Coast as a Scottish restaurant, but a quick glance at the eclectic menu reveals the diversity that, combined with consistently high quality, keeps this friendly neighbourhood bistro perennially popular. A great value…
Forth Floor Brasserie
Harvey Nichols, 30–34 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD
Press four in Harvey Nicks’ lift and you’ll be elevated to a whole floor dedicated to foodie delights. Among these, the Forth Floor Brasserie is slick and sophisticated, from the voice taking bookings to the delivery of the bill. In-between, there’s a…
Gandolfi Fish
84 Albion Street, Glasgow, G1 1NY
A fishy sister to the much-loved Café and Bar a few doors down Albion Street, this smartly turned-out member of the Gandolfi family makes great sense. By concentrating almost exclusively on the produce of Scotland's waters, and with a chef in Jamie…
Guy's Restaurant & Bar
24 Candleriggs, Merchant City, Glasgow, G1 1LD
With family artworks lining the walls and furnishings gathered throughout a colourful life, chef and proprietor Guy Cowan creates a truly individual atmosphere at his Merchant City restaurant. From sushi to steak pie the menu is as eclectic, but the…
Home Bistro
41 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DB
Home is both the name and theme of this lovely little bistro close to the University. Tongue gently in cheek, its neat 'front room' is graced with a flight of flying ducks and handsome pair of china dogs. The domestic kitsch concept extends to a…
Hotel du Vin
11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 1EZ
You might be in central Edinburgh, but this is one bistro with a strong French accent. Classic dishes are present and correct: French onion soup, onglet steak, coq au vin, boudin blanc and so on. And the vin, oh the vin…..over 700 choices. The…
Iglu
2b Jamaica Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6HH
The name Iglu suggests a frostiness that couldn’t be further from reality in this warm and welcoming eatery. Iglu’s ethical approach to food and drink is worn large and its daily-changing menu of locally sourced, seasonal and welfare-rich food is…
Ivy
1102–1106 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8TD
Located on the Finnieston strip, Ivy very much appeals to a 21st-century audience. The sets of the live DJs who play every weekend night can be downloaded from iTunes as podcasts and enjoyed at one’s leisure. This is just one example of the clever…
Katie's Diner
12 Barclay Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 4HP
It’s a fine establishment that can pull off relaxed ambience with sophisticated flair, but Katie’s Diner does just that, attracting as many loyal locals as curious passers-by. With a lip-smackingly good menu, husband and wife team Geoff and Kate Ness…
La Lanterna
35 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6AE
Descend the stairs to La Lanterna and step back in time. This place has survived credit crunches, food fads, and fast foods. The owner, Christopher Martinolli, was born the year his father opened the restaurant in 1970 and nothing much has changed…
The Left Bank
33–35 Gibson Street, Glasgow, G12 8NU
It is hard to categorise this bistro / bar, mainly because it is so successful in all its guises – as a lazy brunch hangout, for drinks by the window or a relaxed evening meal. The atmosphere is casual but the kitchen works hard, handling flavours…
Monteiths Monteiths
57–61 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
Leave behind the tartan tat of the High Street and descend into the underground world of Monteiths for a more palatable Scotland. Here, there’s a nod to the old, a wave to the new, a splash of glamour and swirl of hipness. The menu is good friends with…
Mother India
28 Westminster Terrace, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G3 7RU
The stretch from Charing Cross to Kelvingrove is punctuated with top Indian restaurants, including this popular place which has been winning praise for two decades. Complimentary cups of haddock and potato soup are a lovely introduction, indicating the…

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