Restaurants, Fish & seafood

Named after a mythological maiden who died of heartache on the Bay of Naples, La Partenope offers a taste of Napoli on Dalry Road. This family restaurant is operated by a sibling trio: chef Paolo creates magnificent dishes, brother Renato is the…

]Sitting up in the rafters of this great Glasgow institution, in amongst the fairy lights and green, leafy plants, one can feel quite smug: although the brasserie menu may be less grand than the downstairs courtyard, you can still sample excellent…

In a picturesque London area, Fish & Grill presents a contemporary setting. The vibrant fish counter showcases a selection of sublime ingredients, whilst the outdoor terrace offers peaceful al fresco dining in the summer months. Alongside fresh fish…

Sushiya is Edinburgh’s bite-sized taste of Tokyo, as tiny, bright and inviting as the futo maki sushi. With only 25 covers it is undeniably small, but the stylish, minimalist interior keeps the feel spacious even when it’s busy and there’s a steady…

The original Edinburgh posh chippie, opened by a partner in the famed Anstruther Fish Bar, the Tailend coined a format that is gathering pace across the country. Don’t expect silver cutlery and napkin-flicking – the takeaway box of haddock, chips and…

The Buttery is the only ‘destination’ restaurant in Glasgow that actually feels like a quest to get to, hidden in no-man’s land near the M8. Hushed tones, stained glass, ornaments everywhere – it’s full of character, as well as fine food (and not just…

It’s nice to see roast salmon on a Glasgow menu, and even nicer to have thoroughly crispened, blackened skin that gives way to robust flesh with heaps of flavour. It’s typical of the Two Fat Ladies restaurants, where produce is high quality and cooking…

Tony Valente’s father first pushed his ice-cream barrow through the streets of Kirkcaldy in the early part of the last century, and now it’s widely regarded as the town’s best fish and chip takeway. Despite the queues, or perhaps because of them, locals…

Whether the lane in question exudes shabby charm or is plain old shabby, the presentation inside this welcoming chippy 'doon' it is undeniably stylish. Attention is paid to the smallest details, from the lemon wedge garnish and paper tub of home-made…

The Leeds outpost of Livebait, known for its fresh, inventive approach to seafood, is a bright and sociable restaurant with gleaming tiled walls and a bustling open kitchen. Traditionalists can opt for fish and chips, or experiment with international…

Fantastically fresh fish is Livebait's simple philosophy, and one that this informal and friendly Waterloo branch of the restaurant has mastered. A simple monochrome tiled interior doesn't detract from the spectacular seafood on offer, from old…

Loch Fyne restaurants present a fine selection of fresh shellfish and oysters, along with seasonal fish and seafood specials. Each restaurant is rustic yet contemporary, with an elegant ambience. Grilled meat dishes are available at Loch Fyne, along…

Loch Fyne restaurants present a fine selection of fresh shellfish and oysters, along with seasonal fish and seafood specials. Each restaurant is rustic yet contemporary, with an elegant ambience. Grilled meat dishes are available at Loch Fyne, along…

The enlightened face of fish and chips, this trendy little fish café doubles up as a fishmonger, with a counter piled high with oysters, mussels, prawns and other fish delivered fresh from the north coast of Scotland. Expect sustainable pollock or coley…

Recommended by press and public alike, Bayswater's Mr Fish provides a fuss free way to enjoy the most traditional of fish suppers in superb surroundings. Clean, bright and airy, the Mr Fish dining room is bang up to date, combining good old fashioned…

Part of a small family-run group of restaurants, the Mayfair branch of Pescatori serves up simply prepared Mediterranean seafood dishes, fresh from Billingsgate Market. The friendly, pleasant atmosphere makes this restaurant ideal for business lunches…

Edinburgh still has its tucked-away places, the neighbourhood joints quietly making loyal locals’ tummies happy week after week. Sweet Melindas is one such place. It’s the front room of a tenement so it feels like you’re stepping into someone’s home.

Embarking on their first out of town venture, the Two Fat Ladies group are arriving in Troon, taking over the dining room at the imposing Marine Hotel for a summer 2013 opening. Offering lunch and à la carte evening meals, along with high teas and a…

Once headquarters of the Bank of England, the restaurant still has a feel of money about it. With original features like wood panels and an Art Deco ceiling offering a diffused soft light. With striking paintings and leather-clad booths, the overall…

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…

What the Cabin lacks in location (a rather uninspiring spot on the Whiteinch-end of Dumbarton Road) it makes up for in quality cooking and bags of character. The outside is decorated with sophisticated art deco-style lettering, but inside it is…

Come sip champagne and gobble up some oysters in Catch, a true oasis of calm. Catch is mixing old and new in both its interior design and in the composition of the menus. In the grandiose setting of two beautifully restored rooms, comes this elegant…