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Ad Lib
111 Hope Street, City Centre,
Glasgow,
G2 6LL
A handsome old fire station on Ingram Street houses the second branch of Ad Lib, which hopes to extend its deluxe-diner appeal to the Merchant City. The original might still be slightly funkier, with its long bar and American-style booths, but the newer…
Ad Lib/Merchant City
33 Ingram Street, Merchant City,
Glasgow,
G1 1HA
A handsome old fire station on Ingram Street houses the second branch of Ad Lib, which hopes to extend its deluxe-diner appeal to the Merchant City. The original might still be slightly funkier, with its long bar and American-style booths, but the newer…
An Lochan
340 Crow Road, West End,
Glasgow,
G11 7HT
Enjoy a meal at An Lochan (formerly Café Royale) and you'll not only have chef Claire McKie to thank but also Mary, Shonna, Arthur and Winston. These ladies and gentlemen are responsible for catching, gathering and shooting the scallops, oysters…
Argan Café
1166-1170 Argyle Street, West End,
Glasgow,
G3 8TE
PLEASE NOTE: THIS RESTAURANT HAS NOW CLOSED
Review written spring 2007.
The décor of Argan Café is airy, reasonably elegant and quietly welcoming: white walls, wooden flooring and the choice of art conspire to create an impression of suave…
Arts Café
City Art Centre, 1 Market Street, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1DE
The Arts Café tries to be all things to all people, and more or less succeeds. For local workers, it's a reasonably-priced haven at lunchtime, both for sit-in and take-away. With tasty home-made soup and a roll coming in at under £2, and a plethora of…
Ashoka Bearsden
9 Kirk Road, Bearsden,
Glasgow,
G61 3RG
The Bearsden outpost of the Harlequin Group, Europe's largest chain of Indian restaurants, received a successful makeover in 2006. The deep red colour scheme has been replaced with fresh creams and browns, enhanced with colonial artefacts, Indian…
Bar Soba
11 Mitchell Lane, City Centre,
Glasgow,
G1 3NU
Bar Soba pulls off the feat of being a stylish city centre bar with the warmth and easy-going attitude of a local. The downstairs restaurant operates during the busier nights of the week and food is served upstairs in the bar at other times. Although…
Baraka
3-5 Infirmary Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1LT
This Infirmary Street restaurant has undergone several changes of identity in recent years. Now operating under the name of Baraka, the venture appears to be attempting to be all things to all bon viveurs, with a spacious bar-restaurant offering several…
Battlefield Rest
55 Battlefield Road, Southside,
Glasgow,
G42 9JL
The Rest started out life as a busy tram station and, after winning a battle against demolition in the 1990s, was born again as one of the Southside's best-loved Italian restaurants. The busy intersection on which it sits belies a relaxed warmth and…
The Bay Tree Café
403 Great Western Road, West End,
Glasgow,
G4 9HY
This West End stalwart has long been popular with those looking for something a bit different. While the city offers more in this vein today, the Bay Tree remains a favourite of vegetarians and vegans (it was once completely meat-free). It draws…
Bell's Diner
7 St Stephen Street, Stockbridge,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5AN
A low curtain shields the interior of this high-ceilinged, low-lit room from the eyes of passers-by. Inside, however, a slightly raised timber floor allows diners to look into the street. It's a clever touch that makes guests feel slightly superior to…
Ben Ledi Café (Mhor Fish)
75-77 Main Street,
Callander,
Stirlingshire,
FK17 8DX
Owned and run by well-known foodie folk in Stirlingshire, the Lewis family - who also own the Monachyle Mhor in Balquhidder - Ben Ledi Café will make sure you're well fed and watered on your visit to scenic Callander. Welcomed by grand Ben Ledi as you…
B'est
16 Drummond Street, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9TX
They might not set the culinary heather alight, but sautéed garlic mushrooms on French toast are sometimes exactly the sort of thing you want. Innovation is all well and good, but occasionally you just need the classic combination of garlic and butter.
The Big Blue
445 Great Western Road, West End,
Glasgow,
G12 8HH
The window for open air dining in Glasgow may be brief, but when it's ajar, the Big Blue cashes in on its sun-trap location just above the banks of the River Kelvin. Even when the weather isn't conducive to eating outdoors, the brightly coloured mosaics…
Big Slope
36a Kelvingrove Street, West End,
Glasgow,
G3 7SA
One of Glasgow's original style bars, Air Organic's space-age interior lost its lunar lustre long before its 2006 closure. In its place, Big Slope has offered a breath of fresh mountain air, taking its name and inspiration from hunting lodges in the…
Bigos
277 Leith Walk, Leith,
Edinburgh,
EH6 8PD
With its honest home-cooking, Bigos, the capital's first Polish restaurant, has set the bar high for any competition. Brothers Tadeusz and Dariusz Krzysiak named the place after their national dish (a stew of sauerkraut, meat and mushrooms), and, with…
Blas
1397 Argyle Street, West End,
Glasgow,
G3 8AN
Blas is the Gaelic word for 'taste', and those who dine here can expect to experience a taste of the varied flavours of Scotland. The restaurant is situated on the edge of Partick, traditionally the Gael ghetto in Glasgow, and the Gaelic tongue can be…
Blonde
75 St Leonard's Street, Southside,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9QR
This neighbourhood restaurant is deservedly popular and has a welcoming and homely feel. The dining room is simply furnished with light furniture and wooden floors, and has a relaxed ambience which acts as the perfect backdrop to the carefully prepared…
Bombay Feast
32 Hillhouse Road, Blackhall,
Edinburgh,
Don't be put off the Feast's seemingly less-than-central location; it's known for its speedy delivery service locally. Added to this, the chef is more than happy to adapt dishes to cater for allergies or taste, so if you like your curry with a bit of…
Bonsai
46 West Richmond Street, Southside,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9DZ
Although hidden in a side street in something of a Southside dining no man's land, this little restaurant does a roaring trade from lunchtime till late. Bonsai's owners, Andrew and Noriko Ramage, offer a wide range of authentic Japanese dishes at very…
Brazilian Sensation
117-119 Buccleuch Street, Southside,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9NG
Brazilian Sensation may be of modest size with a laid-back café ambience, but it's a place of unique culinary delights. The lunch menu features a wide selection of hot snacks, organic rolls and baguettes at bargain prices, as well as some invigorating…
The Butterfly & the Pig
153 Bath Street, City Centre,
Glasgow,
G2 4SQ
Scotland
Unique, and maybe just a little zany, this flighty butterfly and dashing pig have made a rather refreshing splash across the Glasgow pub food scene. Eclectic retro décor typified by wingback chairs, velvet poufs, art deco crockery and odd, narrative…
Cafe Antipasti
337 Byres Road, West End,
Glasgow,
G12 8QU
The resolutely unpretentious Byres Road branch of Antipasti, dotted with fairy lights, offers alongside its fine coffees one of the West End's best opportunities for people-watching through its tall shopfront windows. The menu also plays its part in…
Café Cossachok
Russian Cultural Centre 38 Albion Street, Merchant City,
Glasgow,
G1 5QP
Scotland
Forget frugality. Russia - that is 'all the Russias', from the Baltic to the Black Sea - arguably invented global cuisine long before it became fashionable, with culinary influences from fringe Asiatic regions to old Europe joining forces effectively.
Café DeLos and Café Soupson
National Museum of Scotland, 2 Chambers Street, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1JF
One of Edinburgh's most popular attractions, the National Museum of Scotland, has not one but two cafés to offer visitors. If you're looking for something informal and child-friendly, head for Café Soupson at the rear of the building. There you'll find…
Café Hula
321 Hope Street, City Centre,
Glasgow,
G2 3PT
Apparently, a common customer observation is that Café Hula feels like it could be in another city entirely - San Francisco or Melbourne, perhaps. Co-owner Hugh McArthur describes the café's atmosphere as 'villagey', which is apt; with a ramshackle…
Café Lucia
Festival Theatre, 13-29 Nicolson Street, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9FT
With its giant windows facing out onto Nicolson Street, Café Lucia is a great place to people watch. Or you can turn your back on the world and find out what's coming up at the Festival Theatre courtesy of the large, but silent, TV screen. Situated on…
Café Newton
Dean Gallery, 73 Belford Road, West End,
Edinburgh,
EH4 3DS
Unlike its sister cafés at the Modern Art and Portrait Galleries, the Dean Gallery café offers table service. Dining here is a rather more sophisticated affair than at the other galleries, with dark wooden walls, mirrors and high-backed Mackintosh-style…
Café North
North Edinburgh Arts Centre, 15a Pennywell Court, Muirhouse,
Edinburgh,
EH4 4TZ
If Café North was in the centre of Edinburgh, you would be fighting to get a table. So perfect is it for family lunches, every toddler in town would treat it like a second home. In reality, North Edinburgh Arts Centre (NEAC) is a little off the beaten…
Café Royal Circle Bar
19 West Register Street, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2AA
In this fickle, post-modern age, traditions are too often cast aside in the name of progress or mimicked without any real acknowledgement of their value. There are places where traditions are upheld, and done so in with class. The Café Royal Circle Bar…
Charcoals
26A Renfield Street, City Centre,
Glasgow,
G2 LRU
To the uninitiated, Charcoals might possibly be overlooked when considering an Indian meal, as it trades rather inconspicuously on a busy part of Renfield Street. But those in the know can tell you that this restaurant is a top contender when it comes…
Cherry & Heather Fine Foods
7 North Gower Street, Ibrox, Southside,
Glasgow,
G51 1PW
Iwan and Reiko Sasaki were no doubt told that a small takeaway/café in Ibrox selling vegetarian sushi as well as wholesome sandwiches (with lots of seasonal and organic ingredients) would never fly. It is early days, but they may not only win over the…
Chinaski's
239 North Street, West End,
Glasgow,
G3 7DL
An unassuming exterior lacking apparent signage lends Chinaski's a certain immediate hipness. It is inspired in name by barfly/writer Charles Bukowki's alter ego, and there are subtle references to the beat writer, though with no theme-bar triteness…
Chop Chop
248 Morrison Street, West End,
Edinburgh,
EH3 8DT
It's impossible to miss Chop Chop's bright yellow and red façade, and the décor inside is equally vibrant. The practical tables, paper napkins and simple Chinese art are subtle hints that perhaps the food is this venue's major draw. Guidance notes on…
Chow
98 Byres Road, West End,
Glasgow,
G12 8TB
Chow is one of the Byres Road's true success stories. Inside this tiny Chinese bistro, the décor - teak tables in booths - offers an intimacy that is unfussy and welcoming. The often innovative menu allows repeat custom to get more adventurous with each…
Coia's Cafe
473 Duke Street, East End,
Glasgow,
G31 1NG
The word 'café' does not begin to encompass the wonders of Coias, starting with the space-age Italian glass and chrome circular ice-cream fridge. It's the first of its kind in Britain, says owner Alfredo Coia, whose family has occupied this Dennistoun…
La Concha
18-24 Deanhaugh Street, Stockbridge,
Edinburgh,
EH4 1LY
Stockbridge's La Concha needs no introduction to its many fans, and now that owner Richard Morana has knocked through the wall to double the size of his formerly tiny restaurant, there's room for many more. Cool new décor in muted monochrome adds gloss…
Cornerstone Café
St John's Church, 3 Lothian Road, West End,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4BJ
Having a reputation can be a bittersweet thing. Some rest on laurels while others strive to change public perceptions. There has been a café in the space underneath St John's church for as long as anyone can remember and its reputation of being a…
Creelers
3 Hunter Square, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1QW
It's hard to know what else owner Tim James can do to demonstrate his commitment to the culinary arts. He oversees the curing and smoking of all his fish from personally-selected Isle of Arran fishermen and even sets out on his own boat, Margaret Eliza…
La Cuchara Negra
3 Grove Street, West End,
Edinburgh,
EH3 8AF
La Cuchara Negra (the black spoon) has been something of a work in progress since it opened in spring 2006, and with lunchtime trading planned for mid-2007, this tiny Latin American restaurant is showing it has a big heart. There's no trace of a tacky…
David Bann Vegetarian Restaurant
56-58 St Mary's Street, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1SX
Shunning the bohemian stereotype of vegetarianism in favour of minimalist, grown-up sophistication, David Bann's recently refurbished restaurant arguably appeals more to yuppies than hippies. However, despite sleek surroundings, snappy service and…
Di Maggio's
61 Ruthven Lane, West End,
Glasgow,
G12 9BG
There are multiple branches in Glasgow of this popular restaurant, each with its own slightly different style and clientele. Cosy Ruthven Lane premises are tucked down a cobbled alley in the heart of the West End. It sticks to traditional Italian décor…
DiMaggio's Theatreland
163 West Nile Street, City Centre,
Glasgow,
G1 2RL
Formerly DiMaggio's Pronto, this pit-stop restaurant is popular with those grabbing a quick bite before catching a show at a nearby cinema or theatre. But sporting drama is the theme inside, and diners can choose from two seating areas: one adorned with…
Ding's Grande Buffet
29 Albion Street, Merchant City,
Glasgow,
G1 1NY
Dings offers a set-price buffet of surprisingly well-prepared Chinese and Thai dishes, with a nod to Japan with a bit of sushi. There is often a varied selection of seafood, which can include both fresh west coast Scottish mussels and the larger New…
Dolce e Salato
101/102 Dalry Road, West End,
Edinburgh,
EH11 2AX
Goethe once said that a man who has seen Naples can never be sad. Dolce e Salato, Rosario and Maria Sartore's new Pasticceria e Rosticceria in Dalry, transports each of its visitors to a very happy corner of Naples and invites them to linger over a…
East India Company
7 Viewfield Place,
Stirling,
Stirling,
FK8 1NQ
Entering East India Company via a short, narrow staircase brings you into a candle-lit basement restaurant, an atmospheric room of dark wood, Raj-influenced knick knacks and old colonials staring down from the walls. Menus are fairly familiar, and, for…
Ecco Vino
19 Cockburn Street, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1BP
If you appreciate the honest virtue of pub grub but hanker after something a little more cosmopolitan, you'll love Ecco Vino. Billed as a wine bar, this intimate Cockburn Street hang-out is distinctly continental. In fact, with its earthy menu of…
Efes
42 Leven Street, Tollcross,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9LJ
This kebab shop is such a Tollcross institution it seems as if it has been around since the beginning of time. The staff are always polite and helpful, although this doesn't matter in the slightest to the shop's many loyal customers, who come for the…
Empires
24 St Mary's Street, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1SU
It's hard to define Empires, a Turkish café-cum-ceramic shop, but this quirky, chaotic little place has an exotic charm all of its own. Downstairs, an eclectic mix of artworks, wall-hangings, ceramics and trinkets bathe in the glow of colourful…
The Engine Shed Cafe
19 St Leonard's Lane, Southside,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9SD
In 1989, a disused shed from the Innocents Railway was turned into what is now the Garvald-run Engine Shed - a spacious, airy building with a friendly, community atmosphere, home to a number of initiatives that provide training and work for adults with…
Espresso Mondo / E Mondo
116 Lothian Road, West End,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9BE
There is a dearth of Edinburgh venues that combine food, alcohol, coffee and sofas past 7pm. This bistro-style café/bar steps up to fill a niche by morphing from its daytime incarnation of Espresso Mondo into E Mondo, which offers relaxed dining up…
La Favorita
325-331 Leith Walk, Leith,
Edinburgh,
EH6 8SA
Situated halfway down Leith Walk, La Favorita sets itself apart from the selection of pubs, greasy spoons and random electronics shops with modern granite and glass facing, designer lighting, black and white photos of film stars, and clean, contemporary…
Filmhouse Café Bar
88 Lothian Road, West End,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9BZ
The Filmhouse Café Bar is an Edinburgh institution, and for good reason. A handy meeting place before or after a film, the café also attracts nearby workers, families, shoppers and anyone looking for good food in a relaxed atmosphere. With comfortable…
La Fontana
1 Howard Street, Canonmills, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5JP
The arrival of La Fontana in mid-2006 continues the Mediterranean tradition for this prominent, but ever-changing Canonmills site. The neon 'Ristorante Italiano' sets the tone for a faux-brick bar and rousing Italian pop music. There are more than two…
The Forest
3 Bristo Place, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1EY
As bland identikit bars and bistros proliferate around the capital, it's a comfort to know there are still a few scruffy, independent and idiosyncratic hang-outs like The Forest left in town. A self-funded artists' collective with a relaxed café run by…
Frankie's Restaurant
27 Bread Street, West End,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9AL
Located opposite the Point Hotel and just footsteps from some of Edinburgh's less salubrious drinking dens, Frankie's Restaurant is perhaps the most, if not the only, understated establishment on Bread Street. But walking past this relaxed restaurant…
Fratelli Sarti
121 Bath Street/133 Wellington Street, City Centre,
Glasgow,
G2 2SZ/G2 2X
A visit to the Sarti brothers' flagship restaurant may be just about the closest you'll get to dining at a real Italian trattoria without having to leave Glasgow. Sinatra croons from the stereo and images of the Tuscan landscape fill the walls…
The Fruitmarket Gallery Café
Fruitmarket Gallery, 45 Market Street, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1DF
The exhibitions that grace the Fruitmarket Gallery walls suggest a desire to push boundaries, and the chefs in the café kitchen seem to have similar ambitions. The menu, which changes to reflect the season and its produce, is put together with creative…
The Gallery Restaurant and Bar
Weston Link, National Galleries of Scotland, The Mound, City Centre,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2EL
Edinburgh has a lot of good places in which to lunch once you have had your fill of gallery art. Nevertheless, the Gallery Restaurant and Bar at the National just about tops them all and certainly gives good value for money. Overlooking Princes Street…
Gallery Café
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, 75 Belford Road, West End,
Edinburgh,
EH4 3DR
Despite being slightly off the beaten track, the Gallery Café is a constant hive of activity. For many, the café is attraction enough - the modern art which surrounds it merely an added bonus. Midweek, you'll find friends chatting over a healthy lunch…
Garlic
793 Shettleston Road, Shettleston, East End,
Glasgow,
G32 7NN
The reputation of Garlic's Giovanna Eusebi grows with each passing year. It's remarkable only in that her main platform, Garlic deli, is in the culinary wilds of Shettleston, east of Parkhead. In 2006, she hosted a couple of gourmet meals at the House…
Giovanni's
94 Northfield,
Edinburgh,
EH8 7RU
Trading from the same spot since the mid-1960s, Giovanni's has quietly and steadily built up a customer base that spans from Musselburgh to the Grassmarket, and it's easy to see why. Refurbished in 2000, the menu has since grown, with the traditional…
Giuliano's
18/19 Union Place, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3NQ
Something of an Edinburgh institution, Guiliano's is nearly always a hive of activity. This brightly-lit, somewhat over-the -top restaurant is ideally positioned across from the Playhouse Theatre and a handful of nightclubs and bars. At any given time…
Giuliano's on the Shore
1 Commercial Street, Leith,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6JA
With its warm, contemporary décor, Guiliano's on the Shore is more subdued than its-over-the-top, party-all-night-sister, Guiliano's. It still has a buzz, but it is created by families and locals enjoying an easy meal or a casual night out. While…
The Glass House Restaurant
80 North Street,
St Andrews,
Fife,
KY16 9AH
The latest addition to the Fife-based chain of House Restaurants (which also includes the nearby Doll's House and Grill House) is a clever amalgam of old and new. The Glass House Restaurant embraces the old stone architecture of St Andrews and mixes it…
Grassroots Café
93-97 St Georges Road, West End,
Glasgow,
G3 6JA
With little separating guests from cooks, Grassroots rather resembles a farmhouse kitchen, where the chefs dart back and forth at the range in one corner while aromatic smells drift towards diners. Flagstone floors and wooden furniture add to the rustic…
The Greek Golden Kebab
34 Sinclair Drive, Southside,
Glasgow,
G42 9QE
The Greek Golden Kebab isn't so much a restaurant as a licensed embassy for Greek Cypriot hospitality - a small but virtually perfectly-formed taverna bedecked with innumerable images and memorabilia of Cyprus, with jolly bazouki music completing the…
The GY Chinese Take Out
27 Roseneath Place, Marchmont,
Edinburgh,
EH9 1JD
Nestled in a quiet corner of Marchmont, GY's location has never hindered its popularity. The service is beyond reproach, the food flavoursome and filling and, quite simply, it is quick. Customers can phone in their order and find their food ready and…
Halcyon
39 Eastgate,
Peebles,
Peebleshire,
EH45 8AD
Halcyon might be difficult to find were it not for the crucial waypoint of the excellent Villeneuve Wines, which occupies the ground floor of this tiny building right next to Peebles' Eastgate Theatre. There's a growing foodie sector in Peebles, which…
Hanam's
13a Brougham Street, Tollcross,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9JS
A relatively recent addition to Edinburgh's culinary map, Hanam's already commands a loyal following, thanks to proprietor Jamal Ahmed, who works hard to create an authentic Kurdish dining experience. While this extends to dressing in Kurdish costume…
Hanedan
41 West Preston Street, Southside,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9PY
The first thing you see when you step inside this delightful authentic Turkish restaurant is the grinning face of owner and chef Gursel Bahar in his open kitchen, radiating confidence throughout this tight little operation. A handful of tables are…
Harvey McGuire's
2 Ceres Road,
Pitscottie,
Fife,
KY15 5TD
Villages like Pitscottie in Fife aren't typical settings for gastronomic ventures on the scale of Harvey McGuire's delicatessen and eatery. The former Pitscottie Inn combines a promising food shop, stocked with organic and local produce, with a bustling…
Henderson's Bistro
25 Thistle Street, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1DX
An inconspicuous Thistle Street location and early closing hours mean this snug, informal bistro catches less passing trade than the larger Henderson's Salad Table round the corner, but that's no bad thing. The two eateries share a kitchen, but with…
Howies
208 Bruntsfield Place, Southside,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4DH
This Edinburgh-borne 'chain' of restaurants is justifiably now a household name for reasonably-priced, good quality Scottish cuisine. With outlets near the Royal Mile, Southside and the East and West End (as well as in Aberdeen and St Andrew's) they are…
Howies
10-14 Victoria Street, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2HG
This Edinburgh-borne 'chain' of restaurants is justifiably now a household name for reasonably-priced, good quality Scottish cuisine. With outlets near the Royal Mile, Southside and the East and West End (as well as in Aberdeen and St Andrew's) they are…
Howies at Waterloo
29 Waterloo Place, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3BQ
This Edinburgh-borne 'chain' of restaurants is justifiably now a household name for reasonably-priced, good quality Scottish cuisine. With outlets near the Royal Mile, Southside and the East and West End (as well as in Aberdeen and St Andrew's) they are…
Howies West End
1a Alva Street, West End,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4PH
This Edinburgh-borne 'chain' of restaurants is justifiably now a household name for reasonably-priced, good quality Scottish cuisine. With outlets near the Royal Mile, Southside and the East and West End (as well as in Aberdeen and St Andrew's) they are…
Ichiban Japanese Noodle Café
50 Queen Street, City Centre,
Glasgow,
G1 3DS
A flash of neon and some steep steps are the only indications of Ichiban's location on Queen Street. But inside, it is clear that plenty of people know about the company's flagship noodle and sushi bar. Couples and larger groups pack in at long benches…
Ichiban Japanese Noodle Café
184 Dumbarton Road, West End,
Glasgow,
G11 6UN
A flash of neon and some steep steps are the only indications of Ichiban's location on Queen Street. But inside, it is clear that plenty of people know about the company's flagship noodle and sushi bar. Couples and larger groups pack in at long benches…
India Gate
679-681 Pollokshaws Road, Southside,
Glasgow,
G41 2AB
Located near Queen's Park, yet slightly off the Southside beaten track, India Gate is much more welcoming than first impressions would have you think. Beyond the neon sign outside and the descent down a small flight of stairs, this brightly-lit…
India Quay
181 Finnieston Street, West End,
Glasgow,
G3 8HE
On the northern banks of the River Clyde, India Quay offers supreme views of the new Finnieston bridge. The restaurant has the feel of a slick bistro with cool black and white interiors and intimate booths. Service is polished and staff can describe or…
India Today
176 Morningside Road,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4PU
Now owned and run by its former chef and his wife, India Today gives you the chance to take a culinary tour of India with a single phone call. Choosing typical dishes from each region of the country, the menu is bewilderingly large, but, thankfully…
The Inn at Kippen
Fore Road,
Kippen,
Stirling,
FK8 3DT
'It's just pub food,' is how owner/chef James Fletcher modestly describes the cooking at the Inn at Kippen. He is wrong. It is how pub food should be, but rarely is. He tries to source ingredients locally - and can evidently cook - and staff are…
Italian Connection
84 Bruntsfield Place,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4HG
This takeaway is a real cheap and cheerful delight in an area where such things are not often appreciated nor expected. With over 20 pizzas on the menu, as well as a wide range of pastas, burgers and side orders, deciding what to have can be difficult.
Italmania
180-184 Argyle Street, City Centre,
Glasgow,
G2 8HA
Taking one corner of Glasgow's busiest crossroad, with competition on all sides from multinational fast food joints, this funky little restaurant offers fresh ingredients in cool surroundings, making it a particularly welcoming spot. Above the entrance…
Izzi
119 Lothian Road, West End,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9AN
With its floor-to-ceiling glass frontage onto Lothian Road, and its minimalist interior décor, Izzi has a cool atmosphere that is a little intimidating at first. However, once you're seated by brisk, friendly staff who are happy to explain the somewhat…
Jade Garden
303 Sauchiehall Street, City Centre,
Glasgow,
G2 3HQ
The narrow stair up from Sauchiehall Street and the dark wood of the bar area gives no indication of the calm pastel décor that greets visitors to Jade Garden's dining room. Tables for two by the windows let customers watch the world go by in the street…
Joanna's Cuisine
42 Dalmeny Street, Leith,
Edinburgh,
EH6 8RG
Although a little off the beaten track, near the bottom of Leith Walk, Joanna's is well worth the trek. The unassuming frontage belies the quality fare inside, which is all based on owner Joanna Wong's proud advocacy of healthy eating. The simple but…
Kail Yard Green
599 Dumbarton Road, West End,
Glasgow,
G11 6HY
At one time every croft in Scotland would have its kail yard or vegetable patch - the very name of the restaurant itself hints at a dedication to imaginative Scots cuisine. Stark white painted walls and a fine selection of vivid paintings don't quite…
Kebab Mahal
7 Nicolson Square, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9BH
For a place with the ambience of your average well-worn take-out establishment, Kebab Mahal does a busy trade with sit-in diners too. The reason for this is disarmingly simple: the dishes on its menu are of a quality that could easily hold their own…
Kebabish
323-325 Victoria Road, Southside,
Glasgow,
G42 7SA
Although it's no longer affiliated to the chain of the same name, Glasgow's original Kebabish on the Southside has the same spotless, contemporary interiors with the signature open kitchen and a bit of theatre, thanks to flames leaping from the charcoal…
Khartoum Café
6 Gillespie Place, Tollcross,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4HS
Last year Khartoum Café got a well-deserved mention in a Guardian feature about the best and healthiest fast-food in the UK. Cheerful and bright both inside and out, this little gem sells east African-inspired flatbread wraps with fillings such as…
Konaki
920 Sauchiehall Street, West End,
Glasgow,
G3 7TF
A warm glow emanates from Konaki, a neighbourhood and ex-pat-oriented favourite that prides itself on authenticity and quality produce. There's a genuine taverna feel to the interior, which is lined with assorted crockery and aged pictures, while…
Lanna Thai
32 Bridge Street, Musselburgh,
Edinburgh,
East Lothian,
EH21 6AG
Taking its name from an ancient northern Thai kingdom, this family-run restaurant goes beyond its native boundaries to offer a menu ranging from the hot gaeng par jungle curries of the remote, rural north, to the typically milder, coconut-laced gaeng…
The Left Bank
33-35 Gibson Street, West End,
Glasgow,
g12 8nu
The Left Bank, where design chic meets enthusiastic foodies, offers a casually stylish hangout out that's as much a bar as a bistro. It's still hugely busy a year after its arrival in 2006 on the Gibson Street scene, and the atmosphere can at times be…
Lily's
103 Ingram Street, Merchant City,
Glasgow,
G1 1DX
Airy, spotless and tastefully garnished with decorations (including real lilies), Lily's fuses upmarket café with contemporary Chinese bistro. It's a genuine one-off, created by owner Lily Sung in an attempt, perhaps, to offer Merchant City folk…
Loon Fung
2 Warriston Place, Canonmills, Stockbridge,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5LE
After 35 years in the business, Loon Fung has more than made its mark as one of Edinburgh's longest established Chinese restaurants, and with many diners greeted by name and ordering without as much as a glance at the menu, it's clear this bustling…
Magda
6 Brougham Street, Tollcross,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9UH
A sweet, unassuming little neighbourhood favourite, Magda has captured the hearts of its Tollcross regulars since it opened in early 2006. Even midweek, the restaurant hums along at a nice pace, catering mostly to families and smaller groups. The…
Marcella's Italian Bakery
20A Brougham Place, Tollcross,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9JU
Marcella's Italian Bakery is cheeky little retro café/takeaway that serves some of the best, and cheapest, pasta in town. The interior is cluttered and confusing, but the food on offer makes up for the rather eclectic surroundings. The lasagne is one of…
Massimo
57 Elmbank Street, City Centre,
Glasgow,
G2 4PQ
The width of Bath Street is all that separates Massimo's city centre branch from the King's Theatre. Service in this modern, uncluttered semi-basement is usually quick, without feeling hurried. But, despite being so well-suited for a bite before the…
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