Restaurants and Bistros & brasseries
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Spoon brilliantly fills the gap between the casualness of a cafe and the formality of a restaurant - Urban Angel
Urban Angel use local, organic and fairly traded produce in a cool environment - Two Fat Ladies
Two Fat Ladies serve up a fresh, exciting menu with a focus on the finest seafood ingredients - Mussel Inn Glasgow
Delicious fresh seafood, meat dishes and vegetarian dishes at excellent value for money
A Room in Leith
1c Dock Place,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6LU
If you pitch up here late or without booking, it may be wise to have a plan B. On sunny days, the waterside tables outside fill up fast with people enjoying a platter of mussels and a well chosen glass, while for chillier occasions, there’s candle…
A Room in the Town
18 Howe Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6TG
A Room in the Town resembles the well known and colourful mural lining its main wall more often than one suspects. High jinks and merriment co-exist alongside locals having a casual meal in the simply furnished and softly lit, long dining room. Staff…
A Room in the West End
26 William Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 7NH
The 'Room in the…' chain has won considerable popularity in Edinburgh thanks to unpretentious surroundings, fulsome food and that rare beauty, a BYO policy. The West End branch, a snug basement beneath the frequently rowdy Teuchter’s pub on William…
Agenda
92/98 Corstorphine Road,
Edinburgh,
EH12 8AT
Glass-fronted and set back from St John's Road on the main Corstorphine drag, Agenda is a bar, restaurant and hotel. In the comfy bar area, which contains scattered leather sofas, you'll find a younger crowd drinking and listening to the latest tunes.
Agua
Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2JF
The leading restaurant in the set of three Apex Hotels in Edinburgh, Agua, as the name implies, offers some piscine-influenced dining. The loss of the fresh crustacean menu is a bitter blow, but the canny owners of Agua have racked up the ambition of…
Amarone
2 Nelson Mandela Place,
Glasgow,
G2 1BT
Another popular eatery from the ever-expanding Di Maggios chain – the interior and menu give a more slick and grown-up feel to this restaurant compared to their other outfits that populate the city, and with price tags to match. Descending from the…
Amicus Apple
17 Frederick Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2EY
For five years now, Amicus Apple has been the preferred venue of many for after-work cocktails. The bar, which also has outdoor seating, is decked out with comfortable sofas and bright lighting to help overcome its subterranean feel without detracting…
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.
Arcaffe
7 North Claremont Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7NR
Frequented by office workers who disdain the trend for a quick bite at one’s desk, Arcaffe’s kitchen serves up hefty portions of proper food, providing somewhat of a challenge to clear the plate. It’s a quiet, comfortable café with fresh, neutral décor…
Babbity Bowster
16–18 Blackfriars Street,
Glasgow,
G1 1PE
This Merchant City institution wears its historical robes lightly. Babbity Bowster, named after a Scottish country dance, is sited in a late 18th-century tobacco merchant’s townhouse – all that remains of an entire street built by renowned architect…
Baby Grand
3–7 Elmbank Gardens,
Glasgow,
G2 4NQ
Just a few short steps from Charing Cross station, the Baby Grand is by day mainly filled with office workers and commuters who do lunch and coffee in the long thin room, but by night the mood changes to a more leisurely vibe as the pianist takes over.
Balbir's Saffron Lounge
61 Kilmarnock Road,
Glasgow,
G41 3YR
With the familiar Sikh warrior guarding the entrance, Balbir’s Southside outpost is easily spotted among the bars and restaurants in Shawlands. Inside, it shoots back for a fair distance, with the buffet set-up retreating most of the way too. Offering…
The Bank Café Bar
443 Clarkston Road,
Glasgow,
G44 3LL
Part of the Maclay Inn’s chain, this former bank has been nicely refurbished with solid wood and leather furnishings and a chrome-topped bar. Crane your neck to see the detailed cornicing and dramatic domed rooflight. There’s a good selection of draft…
Bar 50
50 Blackfriars Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1NE
Edinburgh's Smart City Hostel is in the heart of the Old Town and offers budget accommodation for visitors and students. Bar 50 is their popular restaurant and drinking den sited in an expansive basement that opens out onto the Cowgate (with some…
Bar MC and Grill
129 Bath Street,
Glasgow,
G2 2SZ
Entering the basement grill of the ABode hotel for the first time you might imagine that you’ve stumbled accidentally into the nightclub. The cocktail lounge is a glitzy mirrored affair and the club atmosphere is enhanced at weekends when DJs might be…
Bar Milano
2 Mains Avenue, Eastwood Toll,
Glasgow,
G46 6QZ
From its pleasantly neutral décor and friendly service to the suburban location, Bar Milano ticks all the boxes for a comfortable neighbourhood trattoria. It’s housed in a converted bank but where such buildings often possess a cold grandeur, the…
Barbarossa
Cartside House, 1–7 Clarkston Road,
Glasgow,
G44 4EF
The welcome here tells you that these people care about your evening. The décor, like the service is smart, crisp and metropolitan. The restaurant is out of town but near Cathcart railway station, so do come by train in order to take advantage of the…
Barça Tapas and Cava Bar
Princes Square, 48 Buchanan Street,
Glasgow,
G1 3JN
Eating at Barca Tapas and Cava bar, situated in the upmarket Princes Square mall, is a classy experience. If you can, grab a table on the terrace which overlooks the light and bright shopping centre and browse the impressive menu. The calamari with…
The Basement Bar and Restaurant
10–12a Broughton Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3RH
While the bustle of city life proceeds at street level, down below, and largely hidden from view, drinkers in this traditional bar sip beers from around the world, whether it’s the local Innis & Gunn or far-travelled favourites Corona and Tiger.
Battlefield Rest
55 Battlefield Road,
Glasgow,
G42 9JL
From outside this tardis-like attractive former tram shelter, has more tables than you'd imagine, and a cosy atmosphere when busy, which it frequently is. The ambitious menu is large and starters include crêpes, salads and bruschettas as well as…
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…
Bibi's Cantina
599 Dumbarton Road,
Glasgow,
G11 6HY
Tucked away at the end of Dumbarton Road is a little casa of good food. The candlelit interior reminds diners of Cantina’s culinary origins – the walls are covered with prints of cacti and poncho-wearing vaqueros. There’s also very attractive, brightly…
Big Slope
36a Kelvingrove Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7SA
It would be interesting to know how many folk come into Big Slope for a drink, but end up having something to eat. That's what makes a good bar food menu: perched on the table, teasing and appetising. Here we have pub favourites with lovely twists…
Bigos
277 Leith Walk,
Edinburgh,
EH6 8PD
There is a home-spun image created by the rough hewn wooden word 'Bigos' nailed on to the front of this tiny restaurant. And despite the dangerous looking agricultural implements and animal skins hanging on the walls, Bigos does without doubt have a…
Bijou
2 Restalrig Road,
Edinburgh,
EH6 8BN
If not quite a diamond in the rough, Bijou is certainly a lovely find in an unlikely locale. This low-key café/bistro by Leith Links is frequented by locals and intrepid visitors for breakfast, lunch, dinner and take-away. The tiny kitchen dishes up…
The Birdcage
Stuart House, Eskmills, Station Road,
Musselburgh,
East Lothian,
EH21 7PQ
Previously known as The Glasshouse, due to gleaming glass walls, this upmarket Musselburgh restaurant housed in the village’s Eskmills now takes its name from the walk-through birdcage which occupies pride of place in the spacious front bar. Once home…
Bisque Bar & Brasserie
Bruntsfield Hotel, 69 Bruntsfield Place,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4HH
Nestled in the basement of the Bruntsfield Hotel, Bisque offers a busy bar and separate restaurant frequented by a mix of hotel guests, locals and families from both camps. The contemporary boutique-style interior feels a little dated and hard-edged…
The Black Bull
Market Place,
Lauder,
TD2 6SR
Located on one of the main routes south from Edinburgh in the heart of the Scottish Borders, this popular 18th-century coaching inn is in perfect walking and cycling country. Serving well cooked, no-nonsense food, there's no better place to restore…
Black Sheep Bistro
10 Clarendon Street,
Glasgow,
G20 7QD
Named after the famous Yorkshire brewery – this quirky family-run bistro has bags of personality and a genuinely caring attitude towards its customers. The small square space, bathed in baby blue and creams, has a homey feel with floating shelves…
Blonde
75 St Leonard's Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9QR
Sunlit by summer’s day and candle-lit by winter’s night, Blonde’s stylish-but-plain premises can feel a little harsh with its hard surfaces and basic wooden chairs. However, this lack of luxury is quickly overshadowed when the comfort food arrives.
Blue Moon Café
36 Broughton Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3SB
It's hard to believe, but Broughton Street's Blue Moon Café, located in the heart of Edinburgh’s gay scene, has been a lively social hub for over 30 years. A few things have altered over time. The Broughton Street wing is now a separate diner…
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…
Boaters Café
Rouken Glen Park,
Glasgow,
G46 7UG
Boaters Café is well known to the residents of Giffnock and Newton Mearns but less so to those outside Glasgow's southern suburbs. Situated by the boating pond at the edge of the rolling green expanses of Rouken Glen Park, it's an especially popular…
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…
La Bonne Auberge
161 West Nile Street,
Glasgow,
G1 2RL
To survive and thrive on Glasgow’s restaurant scene since 1975 – in its third location, near the bus station, shops, colleges and theatres – is no small achievement. But La Bonne Auberge clearly aims to remain attractive to potential new diners as it…
The Bothy
11 Ruthven Lane,
Glasgow,
G12 9BG
Tucked away from the bustle of Byres Road down Ruthven Lane in a fittingly old stone building lies the Bothy. Friendly and efficient kilted waiting staff give diners welcome diners into the relaxed atmosphere. The menu offers traditional dishes such as…
Bo'Vine Meats and Wines
385 Byres Road,
Glasgow,
G12 8AU
Bo’Vine – 'bo' is Gaelic for cow – is a welcome addition to the thriving Botanics end of Byres Road. Flattering lighting, plush furnishing and classy contemporary styling makes this newcomer worthy of a special occasion meal. The plentiful staff who…
Brasserie 19
19 New Kirk Road, Bearsden,
Glasgow,
G61 3SJ
Located in the affluent suburb of Bearsden, this snug neighbourhood bistro has no problem gaining repeat business and its popularity is evident on any given night. The pretty arched doorway is adorned with tumbling plants while low lighting comes from…
The Brasserie at Òran Mór
731–735 Great Western Road,
Glasgow,
G12 8QX
The Brasserie at Òran Mór is certainly Scottish in decor, with large feminine Glasgow style prints on the walls, a multitude of malts behind the bar and three enormous in-demand green booths. Tucked down a short flight of stairs from the main bar, the…
The Brasserie at the Chip
12 Ashton Lane,
Glasgow,
G12 8SJ
The Chip celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and a new management team (from sister outfit Stravaigin) are busy re-energizing the brand. The Brasserie is accessed through the restaurant‘s wide welcoming arch doorway and upstairs to a wrought iron…
The Brasserie at The Menzies Glasgow Hotel
27 Washington Street,
Glasgow,
G3 8AZ
It's hard to imagine how you might stumble across the Menzies hotel while searching for fine dining. Set in a rather unpromising post-industrial landscape at the edge of the city centre, it's an oddly unplaceable building – you could be essentially…
The Brasserie on George Square
Millennium Hotel, 40 George Square,
Glasgow,
G2 1DS
Located inside the Millennium Hotel, the Brasserie on George Square offers an elegant dining space: warm earth tones and muted lighting dominate the main area, while the some fine views of the Square are available from the street-side conservatory. The…
Brel
39–43 Ashton Lane,
Glasgow,
G12 8SG
Namesake Jacques Brel would definitely recognise this informal wood-filled bar as a distinctly European approach to dining and beer. The former stables at the end of Ashton Lane has the air of a Gallic tavern with its oak-lined walls, wooden floors and…
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…
The Bridge Inn
27 Baird Road,
Ratho,
West Lothian,
EH28 8RA
Located on the banks of the Union Canal, the restaurant at the picturesque Bridge Inn serves modern European and smart pub-grub dishes such as haddock in a Belhaven beer batter for lunch and slow-roasted soy and ginger glazed pork belly for dinner.
Browns Restaurant and Bar
131–133 George Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4JS
Browns is the only Scottish branch of a well-established chain that installs its popular brasserie template in historic buildings around the UK. Their mission, from conception in the 1970s, was to offer 'classic food, well-delivered in a stylish…
Browns Bar & Brasserie
1 George Square,
Glasgow,
G2 1DY
The first Browns opened in 1973 and there are now 20 outlets across the UK, including a well-established restaurant in Edinburgh. It has now come to central Glasgow, where the steady-as-she-goes growth of the steady-as-she-goes chain rubs shoulders…
Brutti Ma Buoni
Brunswick Hotel, 106 Brunswick Street,
Glasgow,
G1 1TF
With its long bar and tall walls filled with an assortment of colourful bottles, Brutti Ma Buoni has the air of a stylish Italian enoteca with a dash of urban Spain thrown in. Metallic tables, leather seating and cream and black walls set the chic mood…
Buchanans Bistro
Woodend Barn, Burn o' Bennie,
Banchory,
Aberdeenshire,
AB31 5QA
Set in a bright, large and pleasantly laid out extension to Royal Deeside's primary arts space, this new café-bistro is run by highly respected local cooks and caterers Val and Calum Buchanan. Dishes are at once informal and expertly constructed…
The Bungo
17–21 Nithsdale Road,
Glasgow,
G41 2AL
Despite having been open for just a few weeks, The Bungo Bar and Kitchen – the third outlet in the Left Bank and Two Figs chain run by Jacqueline Fennessy and Catherine Hardy – is already jumping. Midweek, cheerful regulars can be found enjoying a…
But 'n' Ben
Auchmithie, by Arbroath,
Angus,
DD11 5SQ
In its attractive cottage setting in cliff-top Auchmithie, the But 'n' Ben has been consistently good for years. Expect to find wonderful, fresh oysters and fish including a tasty Arbroath smokie pancake. Home cooking and properly honest fare…
The Butchershop Bar & Grill
1055 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7UD
As the name would imply, it’s all about the meat here, with the bulk of the menu dedicated to steaks – from a buttery fillet to a tasty robust rib eye, all are 28 days hung, served with home-made chips, giant onion rings and various tiny sauce pots on…
Café Andaluz
2 Cresswell Lane,
Glasgow,
G12 8AA
Tucked down a flight of stairs off cobbled Cresswell Lane, everything about Cafe Andaluz from the warm decor and soft, twinkling lights to the impressively varied menu, is welcoming. Diners can sit at dark wood and tiled tables or at the bar, which is…
Café Antipasti
305 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3HQ
The faux rustic Italian décor may look a little tired but there is nothing tired about the service which is pleasant, efficient and warm. The à la carte menu is flexible and the tapas section makes it tempting to try a few starters. The salt and pepper…
Café Cassis
Salisbury Hotel, Salisbury Road,
Edinburgh,
EH16 5AA
Newington newcomer Café Cassis is doing its bit to transform the much-maligned image of the hotel dining room. Out go pink tablecloths and warm, sweet wine, in comes laid-back bistro cooking with a strong French accent and one of the best outdoor…
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…
Café Grande
184 Bruntsfield Place,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4DF
Perhaps it's the red with yellow trim colour scheme, or the asymmetric arrangement of rickety tables, but there is something vaguely down-at-heel Gallic about Café Grande. Edinburgh scenes (for sale) dot the walls of this rough-round-the-edges…
Cafe Hub
Castlehill, Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NE
Home of the Edinburgh International Festival, this lofty and imposing former church at the top of the Royal Mile is almost the last stop before Edinburgh Castle. It houses a box office, a rather splendid main hall (which hosts weddings, business events…
Café Hula
321 Hope Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3PT
Across the road from Theatre Royal and within spitting distance of both the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and Glasgow School of Art, Café Hula attracts a young, creative crowd. With its appealing, unpolished interior, friendly, laid-back…
Café JJ
180 Dumbarton Road,
Glasgow,
G11 6XE
Modest and homely, Café JJ has been a familiar little haven on Partick Cross for more than 25 years. Inside is dark wood and cream, worn pine tables, blackboards with the specials along one wall and fairy lights framing the plate glass windows. During…
Café Rouge
43 Frederick Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1EP
The name conjures up a cosy bistro on La Rive Gauche. Yet, while the chansons belt forth from the stereo and the menu features a handful of familiar regional specialities such as boeuf bourguignon, there's nothing particularly intimate about Café…
cafébarge
The Harbour,
Tarbert,
Argyll and Bute,
PA29 6UD
An intriguing new arrival moored to the harbour wall in Tarbert, Loch Fyne, this is a large Dutch barge with herbs and lettuce growing in containers on deck and converted below into a surprisingly spacious, modern looking tapas café. Dishes are small…
Cafezique
66 Hyndland Street,
Glasgow,
G11 5PT
Mhairi Taylor’s informal café follows in the footsteps of her much respected neighbouring delicatessen, Delizique. Both celebrate quality produce and local suppliers while wrapped in a stylish West End chic that successfully makes buying a bag of…
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…
Canasta Bistro
1102 Cathcart Road, Mount Florida,
Glasgow,
G42 9EG
Within a pizza throw of Hampden stadium, Canasta has become a celebrated restaurant in Glasgow's Mount Florida – an area not known for great dining options. It's cosy inside, with chequered tablecloths and scatter cushions contributing to an informal…
Carrubbers Restaurant
Radisson SAS Hotel, 80 High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1TH
Located on the Royal Mile Itchycoo's stylish interior and vivid chandeliers is reflected in its striking sociable "palette" dining concept which provides an array of tantalising platters to mix or share. If you're ravenous this posh tapas notion may…
The Cellar Door
44–46 George IV Bridge,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1EJ
Located on the Old Town's busy George IV Bridge, the Cellar Door dishes up sweet treats and coffee in a small street-level patisserie, while hidden from view downstairs is the restaurant. The unassuming interior has high ceilings, warm beige walls and…
Chapters Bistro
Main Street, Gattonside,
by Melrose,
Scottish Borders,
TD6 9NB
Gattonside village's welcoming bistro is a short drive from Melrose or a pleasant summer evening's walk by church and river. Locals and visitors congregate, and there is a real buzz of the gentle 'Borders' kind, you understand. Inside is a study of…
Chez Jules
109 Hanover Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1DJ
It's twenty years since the plain but distinctive red-and-yellow colour scheme of Pierre Victoire off-shoot Chez Jules first appeared in Edinburgh. Its comeback over the last couple of years – first on Hanover Street then, towards the end of 2010, a…
Chillies and Peppers
177–179 South Street,
St Andrews,
Fife,
KY16 9EE
Chillies & Peppers has formulated a unique approach to dining that aims to combine two very
different eating experiences under one roof. By day the establishment is a bistro, serving classic
British fare alongside the much-loved pancake selection…
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…
Citation
40 Wilson Street,
Glasgow,
G1 1HD
Thousands of tiny fairy lights twist around the huge columns of the stunning building that once housed Glasgow’s sheriff court – inside flickering candlelight and lush, French upholstered furniture add to the opulent feel. Ascend the double sweeping…
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…
Clark & Sons
14 Busby Road, Clarkston Toll,
Glasgow,
G76 7XL
Playing to a local crowd, this new Southside venture aims to offer a slice of city centre wine and dine glamour without the cab fare. The vast first floor space is subtly divided: young groups gather for drinks on the comfortable couches while the…
The Coll Hotel
Arinagour,
Isle of Coll,
Argyll and Bute,
PA78 6SZ
You will have travelled a long way to get here by boat, plane or ferry, but the chances are that much of what you will be eating in the Coll Hotel’s Gannet Restaurant will not have. Fresh island vegetables, herbs, meat and fish overflow from a menu…
Collage
Radisson SAS Hotel, 301 Argyle Street,
Glasgow,
G2 8DL
The contemporary glass exterior of the Radisson SAS hotel provides an inviting taster of the stylish and arty interior of the Collage Restaurant within. Bizarre poems form the tablecloth design and paintings by British artist Sir Peter Blake line the…
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 Corinthian Club
191 Ingram Street,
Glasgow,
G1 1DA
Never shy of the wow factor, Glasgow's G1 group have recently gone to town refitting and relaunching their flagship venue with five dizzying and dramatic floors of themes, bars and lounges. Tellers Bar and Brasserie occupies the massive central hall…
Cottier's
93–95 Hyndland Street,
Glasgow,
G11 5PX
Ascending the tight spiral staircase, leading from the grounds of this stunning converted church, an elegant dining space awaits – dark wooden flooring with matching tables and original church seating contrasts against the green and gold walls, with…
Crabby Macs Seafood Café
61 Otago Street,
Glasgow,
G12 8PQ
With wild wallpaper, wines stacked high on the walls, a wall of mirrors, and a tree covered in bright blue LED lights outside, Tattie Macs is both eccentric and stylish. This, combined with the reasonable prices and its prime West End location, might…
Crabshakk
1114 Argyle Street,
Glasgow,
G3 8TD
Tiny Crabshakk packs people in, rather appropriately, like sardines. There’s room for around 50 folk, and that includes stools at the bar and odd little tables where you have to sit side-by-side rather than facing your date. But limited space isn’t the…
Creel Restaurant
The Harbour, 25 Lamer Street,
Dunbar,
EH42 1HJ
Occupying a prime location just a stone's skip from the harbour at Dunbar, the Creel is a sparsely decorated restaurant with low wooden ceilings, stripped floors and dark wooden furniture, making the food the star attraction. Owner-chef Logan Thorburn…
Cross Keys Hotel
Main Street,
Kippen,
FK8 3DN
A classic village tavern injected with a dose of contemporary style, good taste and culinary flair, with all-day food, outdoor dining, roaring log fires and three overnight rooms.
Dakhin
89 Candleriggs,
Glasgow,
G1 1NP
There’s something enticing about the neon glow of Dhakin’s entrance, and upstairs the temptation continues with fragrant coconut wafting around – the smell of south Indian food. Décor is hip with leafy plants and lots of wood and metal giving a fresh…
Darcy's
The Courtyard, Princes Square,
Glasgow,
G1 3JN
Darcy’s occupies a prime spot in the corner of the basement food court at swanky high-end retail temple Princes Square, offering weary shoppers the option of taking a load off over mixed Scottish and world cuisine, cocktails, champagne or traditional…
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…
Dine
205 Fenwick Road,
Glasgow,
G46 6JD
This bustling little restaurant is tucked into a row of shops in Giffnock, a mere ten minutes from the City Centre by train and two minutes' walk from the station. Decor is warm and elegant, with cream walls, wooden panels and mirrored borders. A…
Diner 7
7 Commercial Street,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6JA
In the fiercely competitive dining scene around Leith’s Shore, Diner 7 carves a nice little niche offering affordable dining in laid-back surroundings. Freed of any pressure to chase Michelin stars or grandiose gourmet ambitions, the cheery team focus…
The Dogs
110 Hanover Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1DR
It’s no surprise the Dogs is the perfect refuge for diners in austere times. Born amid the credit crunch, its no-frills, back-to-culinary-basics formula is well-honed. Dishes rarely stray above £10, even in the evening. Beyond cost, there’s ample…
The Doll's House Restaurant
3 Church Square,
St Andrews,
KY16 9NN
One of St Andrew's better respected restaurants, centrally situated with some attractive outdoor dining and serving an internationally influenced menu based on Scottish produce.
The Dome Grill Room
14 George Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2PF
It’s hard to imagine a grander and more elegant venue than The Dome. The Grill Room, with its stunning ceiling, mosaic floor and stained glass windows is ideal for chi-chi lunches while the stylish Club Room makes a fine setting for more low-key…
The Doric Tavern
15/16 Market Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1DE
The self-proclaimed oldest gastro pub in Edinburgh is due for a refurbishment in 2011 that will hopefully see the currently rather bland décor raised to the same standard as the really rather good food. The menu mixes pub grub staples with some more…
Double Dutch
27–29 Marshall Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9BJ
Under new management since the summer of 2008, but still trading under the same name, any former Dutch influence which this café boasted has long since disappeared. There’s plenty to take its place, although it could be argued that the extensiveness of…
