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Barioja
15-19 Jeffrey Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1DR
The older establishment of the burgeoning Edinburgh tapas bar scene, Barioja remains a popular and central destination for diners looking for quick snacks or an evening meal. Its red-hued interior is fresh and modern, and makes a centre-piece of a…
Bellini
67 Kilmarnock Road,
Glasgow,
G41 3YR
Formerly known as Bacco Italia, Lucca Staiano has taken over ownership of the restaurant from his brother. Wooden tables and red upholstery give Bellini a smart, warm feel. The service is warm too, and the kitchen's ambitions don't stop at pizzas 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…
Britannia Spice
150 Commercial Street, Ocean Drive,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6LB
Britannia Spice is located in a rather austere converted whisky bond. Behind the stony façade, however, is a bright and open space containing long tables for large parties as well as a mezzanine and corner booths for intimate dining. The restaurant is…
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…
The Hidden Lane Tearoom
8 Argyle Court, 1103 Argyle Street,
Glasgow,
G3 8ND
Despite its less than obvious location, the Hidden Lane Tearoom is often full to bursting so clearly the secret is out – and what a secret it is. The tearoom is set over two tiny floors decorated in a fashion that is clearly a labour of love. The…
Kama Sutra
331 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3HW
It may be part of the Harlequin Group behind the Ashoka curry houses, but expect something a little different upon entering this welcoming Sauchiehall Street restaurant. A desire to offer a broader choice than the Punjabi cuisine normally associated…
Karen's Unicorn
112 St Stephen Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5AD
When booking Karen’s Unicorn, it’s probably best to specify which of the two locations you are intending to visit. If a Monday or Tuesday, you might just find the one you arrive at is closed. Both restaurants share the same phone numbers and menu, but…
Lancers Brasserie
5 Hamilton Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5BA
Stationed above the banks of the Water of Leith, Lancers Brasserie is a popular standby with Stockbridgers looking for a decent, if unchallenging, curry. The adequate mains choice is boosted by a more than usually extensive wine list chosen with a…
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…
Metro Brasserie and Café Bar
Apex International Hotel, 31–35 Grassmarket,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2HS
Metro Brasserie fills the barn-like ground and basement floors of the Apex City Hotel in buzzing Grassmarket. Ground-floor diners eat at small window tables with views of the castle, while the basement level seems reserved for larger hen or birthday…
Mezbaan South Indian Restaurant
14/14a Brougham Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9JH
This unassuming Tollcross eatery packs some serious culinary clout with Shabu Natarajan – UK South Asian Chef of the Year 2010 – in the kitchen. Though sparsely decorated and rather cramped, Mezbaan’s main attraction is undoubtedly the food. On the…
1 Bistro @ Downstairs (Alla Turca)
192 Pitt Street,
Glasgow,
G2 4DY
1 Bistro is a 'basement extension' to the popular Alla Turca. The basement itself is not always open but the downstairs (discount) menu will be available by reservation. If that sounds confusing, the layout of the menu requires patience too: there is a…
La Parmigiana
447 Great Western Road,
Glasgow,
G12 8HH
One of the city’s most sophisticated Italian restaurants, this small but elegant haven from busy Great Western Road is a perennial favourite for older couples and special family occasions – it does great business during the graduation season. With its…
La Partenope
96 Dalry Road,
Edinburgh,
EH11 2AX
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…
Piccolo Mondo Glasgow
344 Argyle Street,
Glasgow,
G2 8LY
Though its elegant, old-fashioned dining room is dotted with faux-marble statuettes, plush furnishings and carefully folded napkins, Piccolo Mondo is no stuffy restaurant – not with its jolly waiters who gently urge you to eat up your vegetables and…
Ruan Siam
48 Howe Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6TH
Tucked away down a short but steep stone staircase in the New Town, first impressions of Ruan Siam are akin to finding a hidden, imaginatively decorated grotto. Rather an overly romantic impression, perhaps, but the feeling is reinforced by the warm…
Torres
327 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3HU
Immediately on stepping inside Torres, there is absolutely no doubt what type of restaurant you have entered. From the Latin music on the stereo, to pictures of flamenco dancers on the menu the diner is somewhat overpowered by all things Spanish. Part…
Tower Restaurant
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1JF
The Tower Restaurant sits atop the National Museum of Scotland where the long dining room is nicely fitted out with leather seats, heavy fabrics and super-shiny surfaces. Stepping out of the lift, the promised skyline views through the large windows…
