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Al Dente
139 Easter Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QA
Al Dente’s low ceilings, tiled floors and wooden tables give the feel of a traditional trattoria. The small space is enlivened by numerous photos, including some of owner Graziano Spano’s home of Bari in southern Italy. Quality ingredients and…
Always Sunday
170 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QS
This blueprint for a successful café is as easy as a Sunday morning. The clear glass frontage provides space, light and the perfect vantage point from which to spy on tourists photographing the Royal Mile. A fresh and very friendly tearoom, Always…
An Clachan
Off La Belle Place, Glasgow, G3 7LH
With its steady stream of regular customers and its friendly and relaxed atmosphere, An Clachan in Kelvingrove Park has the feel of a village café that people would travel to from far and wide. Housed in a former children’s shelter and public…
Anatolia Chargrill
140 St Vincent St, Glasgow, G2 5LA
Anatolia (named after a Turkish region) consists of a large light space, on two levels and a bar area with giant ottoman-style cushions. It is all decorated with rustic murals, ceramics and beautiful carpet wall hangings. This is no kebab shop, there…
Anteaques
17 Clerk Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9JH
If Alice in Wonderland had a local, it would be Anteaques. For a start, co-owner and antiques dealer Cedric is a small, very friendly, quick man who wears a waistcoat and pocket watch. He’s also brave: this is a tightly packed antiques shop, bursting…
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.
Appetite Direct
42 Howe Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6TH
Most of Appetite Direct’s business is outside catering, from small private dinners to weddings and gallery openings. So it follows that their shop is no run-of-the mill deli. It’s a wonder what they produce from the small kitchen every day: several…
Art Lover's Café
House for an Art Lover, Bellahouston Park, 10 Dumbreck Road, Glasgow, G41 5BW
Situated in Bellahouston Park’s House for an Art Lover, which was built to a Charles Rennie Mackintosh design in the 1990s, the Art Lover’s Café matches the fine setting by serving high-quality food. It is a pleasant stroll through the house’s gardens…
Assam’s
57 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 2AE
This popular newcomer last year has quite literally taken a step up for 2011, with owner Assam Rashid moving his basement eatery to a street-level site two doors along. And it’s a lovely venue, with lots of daylight coming in through windows with…
Balbir's Balbir's
7 Church Street, Glasgow, G11 5JP
Balbir Sumal is a stalwart of the Glasgow Indian dining scene and can still be found using his experience to oversee matters at his eponymous West End branch of his restaurant group. Attention to detail and a determination to keep Indian cuisine…
Balti Club
66 Woodlands Road, Glasgow, G3 6HA
Essentially just a takeaway with a few stools set against a bar along one wall, this long-standing takeaway serves up a range of pakora, curries and grills, as well as standard burgers and pizzas and other crowd-pleasers like kebabs (forget doners and…
The Belle
617 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 8HX
One of this cosy West End bar’s few weak spots since opening in 2007 has hitherto been its lack of food, but that’s gladly been corrected with the launch of daytime light bites which, all proving successful, will be extended to a fuller selection of…
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…
Black Bo's (Restaurant)
57–61 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1NB
Black Bo’s is another restaurant which has graced the Edinburgh vegetarian scene for over 20 years. If this were to draw you to the conclusion that they must be doing something right you’d be spot on. The shabby chic bistro-style interior is…
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…
Bonsai Bar Bistro
46 West Richmond St, Edinburgh, EH8 9DZ
Pruning. An under-rated skill, but in the world of tiny trees – as in Japanese restaurants – a vital one. Luckily they have it in spades at Bonsai, with a commendably focused menu that doesn’t try to cover too many bases. And, where they do go in for…
Braidwoods
Drumastle Mill Cottage, Saltcoats Road, by Dalry, KA24 4LN
Having won a Michelin star in 2000 – still held to this day – Braidwoods exudes a quiet confidence. The small dining room boasts a handful of linen-clad tables, and ostentation is limited to a few colourful original paintings on the walls.
La Brava
679a Clarkston Road, Glasgow, G44 3SE
La Brava has been quietly serving its grateful, local Netherlee clientele for well over a year now – but the secret is out, so book ahead and travel south for some excellent Italian food. It is a deli and bistro operation with just a few tables for…
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…
Broughton Delicatessen
7 Barony Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6PD
Recently voted among the top 50 delis in the UK, this little deli/café champions the relaxed, community-based ethos of Broughton Street. There’ll be no pursed lips if you sit all day over your coffee and a book, there’s no BYOB corkage, and regular…
Bukharah
Lorne Hotel, 923 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G3 7TQ
The award-winning Bukharah continues to uphold its ethos for delivering healthy home-style Indian cuisine with flair. Charcoal walls, exposed blackened ventilation pipes and brickwork give this large restaurant a somewhat industrial feel, yet the…
The Butterfly and the Pig
153 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4SQ
This is one of the most unique pub/dining experiences in Glasgow. Walk through the basement doors on Bath Street and you’re taken into what could be your great grandmother’s house. Velvet curtains separate the dark, comfy bar from the kitsch and cosy…
The Cabin
996–998 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G14 9UJ
The cosy, low-ceilinged dining space is small and intimate, with pictures on the walls, a kitsch cabinet filled with the glasses and a wide open door opening onto the busy kitchen. From there, hisses, aromas and shouts all pour out. Also seen going in…
Café Fish
15 North West Circus Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6SX
Note: in July 2011 Café Fish moved to a new location in Stockbridge. This review, first published in April 2011, refers to its previous venue in Leith. It is a brave restaurant that opens a few doors along from the Michelin-starred Plumed Horse, but…
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 Modern One
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, 75 Belford Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3DR
A stalwart in Edinburgh’s arts-venue dining scene, the gallery café has become synonymous with quality food. A recent refurb has brought a more modern, streamlined feel to the operation, although the overall approach remains the same. Operating a…
Café St Honoré
34 North West Thistle Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH2 1EA
With its wood-panelled and mirrored interior, black and white chequered floors and spindly tables with white cloths, Café St Honoré certainly has the power to make you feel like you’re in 1940s Paris. Fortunately for Edinburgh diners, 2011 Scottish…
Cafe Salma
523 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G3 7PQ
There is nothing quite like Cafe Salma in Glasgow. With an established clientele who clearly like its value for money, authentic international food and its no alcohol policy. Large tables of families and young Asians tuck into a varied mix of pizzas…
Café Sejuiced
77 Hanson Street, Glasgow, G31 2HF
Hidden as it is behind an old tobacco factory a short walk east from the City Centre, Café Sejuiced has had to rely upon word of mouth to gain its strong reputation for excellent soups, sandwiches and fresh fruit juices, and a welcoming and pleasantly…
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…
Il Cappuccino
491 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 8HL
Il Cappuccino's distinctive wood façade invites curiosity and happily does not disappoint on entry: not just a cornucopia of deli delights but a bustling, friendly staff – at least five – behind the counter. This means a long-ish lunchtime queue…
Castle Terrace
33/35 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2EL
The opening of Castle Terrace in July 2010 saw its Edinburgh-born chef-patron Dominic Jack thrust into the spotlight. Having shone at iconic Paris restaurant Taillevent among others, hopes were high and Castle Terrace was quickly awarded a Michelin…
Cherry and Heather Fine Foods
7 North Gower Street, Glasgow, G51 1PW
Cherry and Heather is a takeaway, deli and café close to Cessnock subway station run by a husband and wife team who firmly believe that good food can make you happy. The owners also have an eye for quality, serving restaurant-standard food in a relaxed…
Chez Roux
Greywalls Hotel, Muirfield, Gullane, East Lothian, EH31 2EG
Albert Roux, the most influential restaurant chef in the UK in the last 30 years, is now within touching distance of Edinburgh as his partnership with Inverlochy Castle Management International establishes Chez Roux restaurants in three Scottish…
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…
Classic's
10 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5JR
Classics restaurant is hidden away in the basement of the Cairn Hotel, but don’t let the unprepossessing location put you off. And don’t be distracted by the incongruous piped muzak that plays on a loop while you study the menu. The food is of prime…
The Cloisters
26 Brougham Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9JH
Situated in an old church in Tollcross, Cloisters is a dependable, straight down the line pub. Here you will find an open fire, large solid wooden tables and a bunch of friendly locals enjoying a pint of ale from the well stocked bar. There isn’t a…
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…
Criterion
568 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G11 6RH
Based on the nearby café that closed in the 1970s, the Criterion recreates the spirit of those classic Italian bistros once so ubiquitous in Glasgow. This sister venue to neighbouring Velvet Elvis and Pintxo is full of art deco signage, wood panelling…
David Bann
56–58 St Mary's Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SX
They say that once you reach the top the only way is down, but this is far from the case for David Bann who, for almost ten years, has been at the forefront of vegetarian dining in Edinburgh. There are no vegetarian clichés to be found here, only…
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…
The Dining Room
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 28 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JX
The Dining Room sits in the ground floor of a restored Georgian townhouse inhabited by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. The interior is surprisingly contemporary, cosy and light, and the restaurant is open all week to non-members. A mega-meaty starter…
Dusit
49a Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DY
A perfect tempura prawn sums up the expertise on display here: a prawn of unparalleled creaminess, the panko breadcrumbs brittle and crisp in contrast. It’s the benchmark of almost a decade of lauded cooking that fills seats on a wet Monday evening as…
Earthy Market Café
33–41 Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh, EH9 1SX
Earthy Food Market is the kind of speciality food store where you can buy an organic, slow-cooked lamb hotpot – for your dog. Yum café goers now have more space on the expanded ground floor, which is rather Good Life with moss-green paintwork, battered…
El Quijote
13a Brougham Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9JS
The most recent opening on Edinburgh’s Spanish dining scene is also a strong contender for being the best. Although the boxy storefront premises aren’t the most versatile, a full bookshelf sporting the eponymous Don Quixote and a basket of imported…
Elià
24 George Square, Glasgow, G2 1EG
At the heart of the city is Elià, a restaurant that offers a surprisingly authentic Greek experience using quality Scottish ingredients. A bright open dining space, simple but sophisticated with exposed stone and tiles giving it a Mediterranean, almost…
L'escargot Bleu L'escargot Bleu
56 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3SA
Broughton Street is full of trendy cafés and bistros but L’escargot Bleu stands out from the crowd with its French menu, chic bric-a-brac interior and superior sourcing policy highlighted through its own delicatessen in the basement. Owner Frederick…
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…

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