Have visited this restaurant once before and I enjoyed my second visit…read more It was a Wedesday evening and it was quiet with just one couple and us three. The waitress was young and a little inexperienced. Nevertheless she did well and was cheerful and helpful. We started with 2 soups - potato and leek which was lovely and I went for the Garlic Bruschetta which I enjoyed There was a Steak Dinner offer on at £12.50 and we all went for it. Friend has difficulty swallowing but really likes a steak. The chef came out and gave her various options. She went for the "batter into submission" option. It duly arrived and she was very happy. The steak came with potatoes, mushrooms, cooked tomatoes on the vine (mmmm), battered onion rings and a peppercorn sauce. I do not like peppercorn anything so he came up with a creamy mushroom sauce which was delicious. My only gripe was that the potatoes were not nice. Very dry and looked and tasted like they had been cooked some time ago and reheated. We had tablet ice cream with toffee sauce for sweet. The tablet ice creams was good but the toffee sauce was extremely good. So much so I quickly ate the ice cream with some of the sauce and scoffed the toffee sauce straight from its boat. We finished with coffees, The price considering we had three courses, wine and coffee was very reasonable. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit

Returned here for the first time in years, used to be "the poachers", really impressed. Lovely…read moremeal, friendly attentive service, and good value for money. We shall return soon.

The food, presentation, service and setting were outstanding. We highly recommend this restaurant…read more The view of the castle is amazing!

Three of us stumbled upon The Outsider while out looking for a place for dinner. It was so good we…read morewent back with 2 more friends a few nights later. Nice pleasant room with good size tables and very helpful, friendly courteous wait persons. Very good steaks, and fish, and affogato for dessert. Go to read the creative food descriptions on the menu!

Oh dear, went with someone who had been a couple of times before and they noticed a huge…read moredeterioration in food and service. Cramped, small tables. Slow, slow service with aperitifs arriving half way through meal and paired wine arriving as plates clearing. We continually had to flag staff for ordering drinks as never offered and then chase so they'd arrive. We weren't the only table in the same position. Staff seemed to be enjoying themselves with animated conversations and laughs among themselves while we waited for bill 10 mins after asking. Ended up having to walk out to the front and make it clear we were leaving. Large service fee automatically added. Food was very average with many listed ingredients and flavours missing in the final dish. Consequently bland or unbalanced. Small portions and despite ordering more plates than they recommended we left hungry. Expensive for what it is. Very very disappointing. Trading on a good old name.

We had dinner at Eighty Eight last night and it was lovely. It's a small restaurant and very cosy…read more Their concept of small plates works really well, we shared four dishes and a dessert between the two of us and we were very happy. The menu changes regularly, but if you are interested in going any time soon (March 2022) I'd highly recommend the scallop ceviche (we ate it before I managed to take a picture) which was mind blowing and the wild mushroom and gnocchi dish. The prices are very reasonable and the staff were so nice. I'll definitely be back!!!!

My favourite place for brunch in Glasgow. It's a little hard to find at first but it's well worth…read moremaking the effort to eat here. The interior reminds me of being back in Berlin (my favourite place in the world) with it's quirky seating, the countless postcards on the wall and 80s music on in the background. I have eaten here at all times of the day and have never been disappointed. For breakfast the Eggs Benedict are amazing, there is a huge range of salads and sandwiches for lunch and on Friday and Saturday nights they now open for dinner. I tried the evening menu a few weeks ago and it was excellent. Beef with black pudding to start, perfectly cooked fish to follow and then really good coffee. At just over £40 for 2 starters, 2 mains, dessert and coffee it is amazing value. I cannot recommend this place enough. If you want a little bit of Europe in Glasgow this is the place to be.

Does anyone remember Lip Service? The BBC 3 drama based in Glasgow. I was hooked on that show and…read morefor some reason I always noticed the Trans-Europe Cafe featured in the background of lots of scenes and I made a vow that I had to give it a visit. By chance this past Sunday my boyfriend Mark was getting his camera cleaned a few doors down from the cafe so I gave him my best "I'm hungry eyes" and we decided to pop in for some lunch. The decor is beyond cool, the walls are a tilled map of the world and the the seating areas consist of old bus seats. The staff make you feel welcome straight away and just chat to you as if they are your best pal. I didn't even have my bum on the seat before I was asked did I know what part of Greece, Cyprus was in? Answers on a postcard because no one knew the answer! The table next to us were going in on their all day breakfast which I made a mental note to try at a later date but today I was in the mood for the classic soup and sandwich combo. All the sandwiches and salads are named after locations and the home made soups change daily. I had a toastie with peppers, balsamic vinegar, mozzarella, tomato and onion with lentil and chickpea soup. Mark had a chicken and pesto pannini with the pea and ham soup. The food was just brilliant. Fresh, tasty and filling. I really couldn't have asked for anything more. There was little to no talking as we ate and we both left very clean plates. The highlight for me had to be the soup, I've never had chickpeas in a soup before but it was pretty special. The prices were more than reasonable and I had a lovely earl grey tea with my food while mark enjoyed a beer. The Trans-Europe cafe is one of those special places in Glasgow that is kept alive by its great food, staff and returning customers and I've just put myself firmly in that last category.

We had a group of 9 and were able to reserve a private room which was great for conversations we…read morecould all hear. We had what seemed like two full time servers always on the spot to take our drink and food orders. The food itself was excellent, where everyone was happy with their orders. The duck and venison dishes seemed especially good. We highly recommend Blonde!

The perfect neighbourhood bistro. We walked in without a reservation on a Sunday night but I know…read moresome nights it can get quite full. We ordered the venison bourguignonne and confit duck. They were both delicious and very filling. The ambiance of Blonde is really what makes it stand out. It's everything you want in a neighbourhood bistro: small and extremely considerate staff, warm cozy interior, casual environment.

For me this one is a low four star high three star kind of place. It's definitely a bistro and as…read moresuch the sandwich snack options are a pretty limited (Monday- Thursday) . We went for a late lunch on a Saturday (3pm) and were presented with a dinner menu. It ranges from Morrocan Salad (12) to steak (25). That means at these kind of prices it's more on a par with Ian Brown than many of the other eateries in the area. We just had main courses. Steak and Stag Ale Pie and the Morrocan Salad. In fairness, both things were pretty tasty and well executed, but it wasn't extraordinary or indeed great value. The staff were very friendly. If you have two courses and a drink don't expect much change out of £25 per person. And I suppose that's where this place falls down. The set menu at competing Ian Brown would see you get three courses of a higher standard for a fraction of that price. In short, a decent eatery if a little on the prices side for what you get.

Great little Bistro in Clarkston. Visited recently with a party of 6 including two young children…read more Co-owner Sharon was only too happy to keep the kids catered for aswell as the adults. Amongst our choices were Filo parcels, Chicken Supreme and Steak pie which I would recommend. In fact I would say this is the best Steak pie in the area. The Bistro is definitely a cut above other moderately priced restaurants in the area. Recommended.

You know that teenage girl who is slightly pimply and awkward but shows amazing promise and…read morebrilliance? This is Aurora. The menu is ambitious and fun. Some things work better than others but it's mostly on point. You can't fault the obvious stretch to do something different and delicious. We started with oysters which came with slightly gimmicky eye dropper bottles of lemon juice and red wine shallot vinaigrette. They were very fresh and exemplified everything you want from oysters. The highlight of the sharing menu was the burrata. It was rich and creamy and came pared with a berry sauce, sliced apples, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts and basil. There was a lot going on with this dish but it all came together deliciously. The 'too much going on' was a bit of a theme for everything else that came after. That's not to say that everything wasn't fresh and tasty but there was just one or two flavours too many which detracted from what was happening. The smoked salmon didn't really need the blobs of G&T. The duck confit didn't really need baba ganoush plus apricot purée plus yogurt. A slight scaling back would have exemplified the 'less is more' principle. That said, every dish pushed new boundaries and was experimental in the way that creative food should be. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. Our experience would have been improved with a prologue to what each dish was rather than it being dropped rather unceremoniously on the table. After all the work that went into each plate, it deserved a well scripted introduction. We had an impressive meal. Everything was fresh and obviously prepared with care. A few very minor tweaks would make everything exceptional. Aurora is a great addition to the restaurant scene and a gem of a find. It's also great value: £100 for three including wine and service.

Wonderful food that is locally sourced. Friendly service and a casual vibe with modern country…read morecoffee house decor. The best bacon I've ever had and the eggs were rich in color and flavor. I don't usually like hollandaise but the truffle hollandaise was delicious. The coffee and tea were good as well. Such a cute spot.

THIS IS A SMALL PLATES MENU. I think it was summarised beautifully by my partner who joined me here…read morefor dinner. "I want to drag the chef home and lock him in the kitchen" Prepare to show up and have an amazing experience, your tastebuds will adore you. Textures, flavours and general yumminess. Who would think to combine asparagus and honey! A must try :)

Situated in Stockbridge, Merienda is only a 10 minute walk away from the city centre…read more The restaurant is fairly small but is set up to allow more than enough space for social distancing. On top of this, the Merienda team have put a few extra precautions in place, all without impacting the dining experience! When we arrived at the restaurant we were encouraged to sanitize our hands, we had our temperature checked and we were asked to keep our face masks on whilst moving through the restaurant. Whether you're looking for a light meal or a full dining experience, the menu is served Mediterranean style with small plates based around 5 different sections; Merienda Staples, Fields and Gardens, Farms and Pastures, Rivers and Seas, and Sweetness. We decided to go for the full dining experience and ordered 6 plates each, plus a dessert to share. After grazing on so many delicious plates, it was difficult to choose a favourite, but if we had to pick 1, it would have to be the star of the show - the dessert - White chocolate & cranberry croissant butter pudding. Everything about the menu was incredibly fresh and it was interesting to know that all the ingredients are sourced locally throughout Scotland, served in their own style! The servers were extremely attentive and (personally for us) we enjoyed the pace in which all the dishes were served, as this allowed us to not rush our meal and appreciate the flavours the chef had put together for us. To read our full review, please visit sandlblog.com

As Scotland's only 2-Michelin star restaurant it is no surprise that this was an incredible dining…read moreexperience. Each course was beautifully prepared with high quality ingredients. From simple bread and local butter to elaborately prepared smoked lobster, to fanciful preparations including ingredients like popping candy every plate was a well-balanced explosion of flavor. The service is very top-tier. Food comes quickly between dishes and the staff is highly attentive. The interior of the restaurant is elegant and relatively intimate. The grounds of the hotel that houses the restaurant are also very beautiful. Plan some time to explore the premises before your meal.

probably one of the most amazing meals I've ever had in my life. Our sommelier Frenk was Amazing!!!…read moreThe presentation was amazing. The service was amazing. The food was amazing. The lobster dish was the best lobster ever had. Nothing more than I can say but wow.

This place has very fond memories for me. My gran use to work here on reception and as children we…read morewent to visit her frequently and the staff were always very good with us. Since being an adult I have been back a few times and the building still holds very good memories. The hotel is an old mill and in the restaurant they have a glass floor and as you eat from the great menu you can watch the wheel turn the water beneath you, this is not something you get in many restaurants, and it's a nice change. The building itself is very old and I love places like this. They offer some cook traditional British food on the menu. The restaurant is on the river bank and you could be mistaken for believing you are no longer in Mother well, if you are looking for a break this is the place to visit.

Located in Motherwell in an almost out of the way place, the Old Mill Hotel has run for many years…read more Earlier this year it was recommended to me by a friend who had been for lunch. For this reason I was looking forward to having Christmas Lunch here, however, I was sadly disappointed. The food was served and the presentation left a lot to be desired. In fact the soup was the best where presentation was concerned. Looking forward to it I took my first mouthful on to discover it was burnt. Clearly the chef hadn't tasted this before it came out to paying customers! The main course was served on cold plates - turkey dinner consisting of one small sausage and a taste of stuffing on a plate with a couple of slices of turkey covered in gravy. Not even hot desserts were served on heated plates. Overall I was sadly disappointed with my Christmas meal - not good value for money.