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A Room in Leith
1c Dock Place,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6LU
There's definitely room for a branch of this well-established Edinburgh chain in Leith, which, over the past few years has been overly dominated by high-brow and fish-based establishments. The Room in Leith has taken over the popular and comfortable…
Angels Bar & Diner
Angels Hotel, 114 Main Street,
Uddingston,
Lanarkshire,
G71 7HZ
Angels may be the most popular restaurant in Lanarkshire, judging by the amazing speed with which tables fill up - even early week. It's a venture which aims to take what was once straightforward pub food to a more ambitious level. In a smart…
Ashoka at the Quay
The Quay, Springfield Quay,
Glasgow,
G5 8NP
Formerly Masala Jak's, this restaurant has taken on the basic branding of the Harlequin Group in the past year or so. The venue has modern décor with an open kitchen and wooden tables, and the opportunity to dine overlooking the Clyde. The competitively…
Biblos
1 Chambers Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1HR
Located close to the university, Biblos tends to be dominated by members of Edinburgh's student population. The venue has recently undergone a revamp: curtains, comfy armchairs and bright lampshades now lend the space a contemporary, clubby feel. The…
The Big Blue
445 Great Western Road,
Glasgow,
G12 8HH
The River Kelvin is admittedly no Mediterranean. But as far as pleasant waterside spots for dining in Glasgow go, the Big Blue has one of the best of the bunch. It's a boon, especially on those warm, sunny days when tables and chairs are set out the…
Big Slope
36a Kelvingrove Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7SA
Occupying a basement near Kelvingrove Park, this Alpine-themed bar is the closest Glasgow gets to après-ski. Black leather booths nestle under wooden panels depicting snow scenes, while antlers decorate the walls. Students and office workers snap up…
Bijou
2 Restalrig Road,
Edinburgh,
EH6 8BN
At the corner of Restalrig Road, across from Leith Links, guests of Bijou can dine in a small, white sitting room cheerfully decorated with green plants and gold mirrors. The lunch and dinner menu celebrates Scottish cuisine and all dishes come in…
Bisque Bar & Brasserie
Bruntsfield Hotel, 69 Bruntsfield Place,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4HH
The Bisque Bar & Brasserie of the Bruntsfield Hotel has been reborn following a massive renovation. The smaller bar area at the entrance leads into a very spacious, light and airy restaurant area with an appropriately pale-coloured décor. Breakfast is…
Blas
1397 Argyle Street,
Glasgow,
G3 8AN
With a name meaning 'taste' or 'relish' in Gaelic, Blas proudly offers tastes of the Highlands and Islands in produce such as Stornoway black pudding, Ullapool smoked salmon and Dingwall haggis. Fittingly, it's situated close to many of the city's…
The Boat House
22 High Street,
South Queensferry,
EH30 9PP
South Queensferry's Boat House restaurant has outgrown its original walls and a couple of years back part of the garden was sacrificed to make way for what is now a thriving bistro and bar with stunning picture windows over the Forth. Cleverly, however…
The Brasserie, Norton House Hotel & Spa
Ingliston,
Newbridge,
EH28 8LX
Norton House Hotel harbours two principal dining spots: upscale, eight-table Ushers may be the hotel's signature restaurant, but the informal Brasserie more than holds its own. Either way, you get to savour the same grandiose arrival up the sweeping…
Browns Restaurant and Bar
131–133 George Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4JS
With a kitchen that can handle close to a thousand covers on its busiest days, Browns is no modest operation. No surprise, given that it's one of a chain of 14 owned by the gargantuan Mitchells and Butlers pub operators. The corporate ethos is classic…
Bruntonside Restaurant
Bruntonside, Westerwood,
Torphichen,
EH48 4NQ
Ideally located for Sunday strolls in nearby Avon Gorge – and a stone's throw from the beautiful historic village of Torphichen – Bruntonside makes the most of its bucolic setting with plenty of floor-to-ceiling glass. The food is great, too. Starters…
Café at the Palace
Palace of Holyrood House,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8DX
Nestled into the historic setting of Holyrood Palace's mews courtyard, Café at the Palace isn't just a facility for visitors to the palace and adjacent Queen's Gallery, but a bit of an in-the-know local secret for those with business at the Scottish…
Cafe Hub
Castlehill, Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NE
Light pours in through the high windows of Café Hub and settles on the cheerful yellow walls of this grand dining hall, that was formerly a church and is now the headquarters of the Edinburgh International Festival. There's a peaceful vibe in this…
Café Marlayne
7 Old Fishmarket Close, 190 High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1RW
Both restaurants share the same name, have interchangeable chefs and waiting staff and almost identical menus of gusty, well-flavoured French, no-fuss food with a Scottish twist, but offer quite different atmospheres. The Old Town café is a charming…
Cargo
Edinburgh Quay, 129 Fountainbridge,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9QA
Cargo's chic and airy space has been designed to draw in a hip, young crowd. Large glass panes at the back show off the beer garden by the canal and illuminate a large seating area full of polished black furniture and leather booths. The outdoor area is…
Centotre
103 George Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 3ES
With its funky hot-pink walls, edgy uplighting and smooth background jazz, über-cool Centotre dresses to impress, and equally style-conscious diners pack out the place pretty much every night of the week. The downside of this popularity is that smaller…
Chi Restaurant & Bar
Unit 8/9 The Academy, Schoolhill,
Aberdeen,
AB10 1LB
Scotland
Stepping from the lift into Chi sees Aberdeen turn into Hong Kong - the bar’s tables and leather sofas could easily be in Wang Chi or Kowloon. The main restaurant is equally sleek with its dark wood, golden walls, and deep maroons creating a warm…
City Café
City Inn, Finnieston Quay,
Glasgow,
G3 8HN
The City Café is located within the popular City Inn on Glasgow's improving waterfront. The mood is modern and understated, with leather upholstery in muted aubergine tones, sparkling glassware, linen-covered tables and an immense window frontage onto…
Cornerstone Café
St John's Church, 3 Lothian Road,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4BJ
Set beneath the majestic spire of St John's Cathedral, the Cornerstone Café is a cavernous space where gothic meets church coffee morning in surprising harmony. Arching stone walls, synthetic silk table cloths and a dash of peach make this an appealing…
Cottier's
93–95 Hyndland Street,
Glasgow,
G11 5PX
Nestled in the eaves of one wing of an old church that also houses a theatre and bar is Cottier's restaurant. Decorated in gold and blue and lit with fairy lights, the dining room can feel like one of Glasgow's more romantic settings. The food is…
Cross Keys Hotel
Main Street,
Kippen,
FK8 3DN
Previously famed for its pub-grub, this classic old tavern on Kippen Main Street has been given a creative culinary boost courtesy of new proprietors and new head chef Francis Girvan. Regulars will be relieved to note that the characteristic oak beams…
Di Maggio's
21 Royal Exchange Square,
Glasgow,
G1 3AJ
After more than 25 years in business, Di Maggio's is a firm favourite, with loyal locals and tourists alike visiting its various outlets. The Royal Exchange Square branch welcomes a stream of customers, even outside the peak times, attracted by the…
The Doll's House Restaurant
3 Church Square,
St Andrews,
Fife,
KY16 9NN
Although it's tucked in beside a pedestrian walkway in the heart of St Andrews, you can't miss the Doll's House, with its bright purple awnings sheltering a few tables nabbed by lucky diners in the summer - or braved by the hardy in less clement…
The Dome Grill Room
14 George Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2PF
Among the many A-listed buildings on George Street, the Dome stands out as both majestic and remarkably unspoiled. The grandiose grill room and cocktail bar – all marble pillars and potted palms – generates a kind of colonial atmosphere, the…
Double Dutch
27–29 Marshall Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9BJ
There's an appealing openness about Double Dutch. Windows take up the length of two walls, and the blonde wood of the furniture and floor brings a clean, bright feeling to the airy space. A small team works in an open kitchen, churning out…
Duck's at Kilspindie House Hotel
The Kilspindie, Main Street,
Aberlady,
EH32 0RE
The Kilspindie has been a landmark hotel in Aberlady village for many years. Edinburgh restaurateur Malcolm Duck took over in 2004 with the avowed aim of pulling folk out from the city, and the food's certainly good enough to tempt many to Sunday lunch…
Embark
2 Fountainbridge Square, Edinburgh Quay,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9QB
There's nothing subtle about the polished aesthetic that runs throughout the bars and restaurants of Edinburgh Quay. 'Out with the quiet, in with the loud' is the brazen statement made in these parts, and Embark is no exception. Neon lights and…
The Far Pavilions
10–12 Craigleith Road, Comely Bank,
Edinburgh,
EH4 2DP
There is something reassuring about a long-established restaurant located in the middle of a leafy suburb. Primarily dependent on locals for trade, such places can't afford not to have their main customer base on side. Craigleith's comfortable Far…
Firebird
1321 Argyle Street,
Glasgow,
G3 8TL
Openly positioned on a corner of Argyle Street in an area now filled with dining choices, Firebird celebrates it tenth year in 2008 – still winning new customers with its mix of laid-back ambience, good, affordable food and friendly staff. Smokers and…
Forth Floor Brasserie
Harvey Nichols, 30–34 St Andrew Square,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2AD
It may share space with the pricier Harvey Nichols' Restaurant on the top floor of Edinburgh's most upmarket department store. But patrons to the Forth Floor Brasserie needn't feel like second class citizens as both concerns share the same grandiose…
Forth Floor Restaurant
Harvey Nichols, 30–34 St Andrew Square,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2AD
If you've ever shopped in Harvey Nichols, or even just walked past the window displays, you've probably got a pretty good idea of what its restaurant would look like. Retro-futuristic stylings, crisp white tablecloths and mood lighting from what appear…
Gallery Café
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, 75 Belford Road,
Edinburgh,
EH4 3DR
Just as the galleries upstairs follow trends in contemporary art, the café capitalises on the current inclination towards fair trade, organic and seasonal ingredients, treating diners to a selection of wholesome, appetising and downright tasty meals.
Ristorante Gennaro
64 Grassmarket,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2JR
The busy Grassmarket area attracts a mix of tourists, revellers and locals, and the same can be said of this family-run establishment. It claims to offer a true taste of Italy, and that starts from the moment you are greeted by one of a clutch of…
The Glasshouse at Eskmills
Stuart House, Eskmills, Station Road,
Musselburgh,
EH21 7PQ
It may be out of town, but there's nothing country bumpkinish about this stylish venue. The grey stone quadrangle of restored former mill buildings at Eskbank makes a sober counterpoise to the airy modernity of the Glasshouse. In the daytime, the…
The Glass Pavilion
The Esplanade, Broughty Ferry,
Dundee,
Tayside,
DD5 2EP
The Glass Pavilion in Broughty Ferry is where architecture meets food meets nature through a pane of glass and a stunning view of the Silvery Tay. The high, sweeping, all-glass frontage of the restaurant provides a panoramic outlook that extends far out…
The Goat
1287 Argyle Street,
Glasgow,
G3 8TL
Cosy Chesterfield sofas, free wi-fi and widescreen TVs make The Goat a popular sitting room for locals and Kelvingrove visitors who enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, a good selection of drinks and hearty meals. The food, usually served on the mezzanine…
Gordon's Trattoria
231 High Street, Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1PE
Gordon Scott is keen to promote his restaurant as a family venue. And there is no risk that he will fall foul of the trade descriptions act, with brother Gary imparting his profound industry knowledge, daughters Daniela and Vanessa now involved in the…
Grand Fish & Chips
17 John Street,
Glasgow,
G1 1HP
Grand Fish & Chips, hitting its first anniversary in summer 2008, should put a halt to the proverbial revolving door of ventures to occupy these Italian Centre premises in recent memory. With this operation – featuring posh fish teas with a choice of…
The Hudson Hotel
7–11 Hope Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4EL
When this former post office reopened in 2006 as a hotel, the idea was to create the atmosphere of a slick Manhattan hangout in Edinburgh's West End. Brick walls and dark floorboards on the ground floor bar may have you fooled that you're in a trendy…
The Inn at Kippen
Fore Road,
Kippen,
FK8 3DT
A leisurely drive along country roads between Glasgow and Stirling brings you to the Inn at Kippen. During colder months, the Inn has a comforting feel, with a welcoming open coal fire radiating warmth throughout the cosy dining space while the buzz of…
International Starters
82 Commercial Quay,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6LX
This well-oiled machine, which sits near the banks of Edinburgh's increasingly prosperous Shore area, has something for everyone. With a menu boasting dishes from around the world, the premise is simple: each person selects two or three starter-sized…
The Italian Kitchen
64 Ingram Street,
Glasgow,
G1 1EX
A sleek, stylish and airy character-setter for its corner of the Merchant City, the Italian Kitchen has a striking atmosphere of buzz and bustle at lunchtime, with relaxed business people competing with smatterings of recharging shoppers to be heard…
The Kitchin
78 Commercial Quay,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6LX
He trained at some of Europe's finest restaurants under Pierre Koffman and Alain Ducasse, so it is not surprising that Tom Kitchin has made such a fast success of his Leith establishment. He returned to Scotland two years ago and within six months had…
Lake of Menteith Hotel & Waterfront Restaurant
Port of Menteith,
FK8 3RA
Feeling like a remote country retreat, the Lake of Menteith Hotel lies less than an hour from the centre of Glasgow and offers its diners not only good food, but one of Central Scotland's more impressive dining-room outlooks. Views through bullrushes…
Loch Fyne Restaurant
25 Pier Place, Newhaven Harbour,
Edinburgh,
EH6 4LP
For fans of the original Loch Fyne Restaurant on the west coast, this has been a much-anticipated arrival. Situated at what must be one of the best locations in Edinburgh, with spectacular views over the old fishing village of Newhaven and west over the…
Lock 27
1100 Crow Road,
Glasgow,
G13 1JT
Tucked away by the Forth and Clyde Canal in Anniesland, Lock 27 can be tricky to find. This fact is perhaps borne out by a clientele of mostly local regulars – from twentysomethings to pensioners – in for a social pint or to catch a game on one of the…
Magda
6 Brougham Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9UH
Sparsely decorated and modestly furnished, Magda relies on a large poster of a map of Africa on one wall and the evocative sketch of a dhow inside the menus to set the scene. It could be a place for the adventurous eater to take a less adventurous…
Malmaison Brasserie
1 Tower Place,
Edinburgh,
EH6 7DB
This boutique chain hotel restaurant has its own separate entrance, and as you go inside you are thrust from the sunshine of Leith waterside into a dark, enveloping atmosphere. It's more like a gentleman's club, with studded leather armchairs, leather…
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