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    Cail Bruich West

    4.6 (38 reviews)
    ModerateScottish, British
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Chataubriand accompaniments: bone marrow, chunky chips, onion and confit tomato with peppercorn sauce.
    Amy G.

    After months of meaning to go to Cail Bruich, I spotted a deal from them offering a Chateaubriand meal for two with a bottle of Merlot for £42 and thought, why not?! I bought the voucher back in October but didn't use it until just after New Year. We headed along to the restaurant at 1pm on a Saturday and were greeted by a member of staff who quickly showed us to our table and took our voucher details. The restaurant itself is quite small, with only two or three other tables full when we arrived. The interior is all a deep, rich wood with drapes and cushions that add a really luxurious, classic feel to the place. After sitting down, it was around ten minutes before a member of staff approached us again, which felt a little like we had been forgotten about. Eventually we were asked if we would like any drinks before our meal and if we would like to look at the starters, and then brought over some canapés of haggis bon bons, olives, goats cheese tarts and Gruyère stuffed rolls. The haggis bon bons were super crisp and flavourful and the Gruyère rolls oozing with nutty, melted cheese. Shortly afterwards, we were brought a basket of warm, fresh bread and an Amuse Bouche of Mushroom and Coconut veloute with curry base and hazelnuts. At this point Sam and I were both pretty impressed - we hadn't expected all of these extra treats! I'm not a big mushroom fan and the veloute was quite powerful so I didn't enjoy it all that much, but the bread was really soft and delicious. The wine which came with the voucher was a bottle of Italian Merlot, which I had never really heard of before. Italian wines are not something that I would usually go for, and neither is Merlot, so I had my reservations, but it was actually really nice and it's actually one I might keep an eye out for. After all these unexpected extras, we were excited for our main meal, but this was, unfortunately, where things began to slip. We waited for what must have been nearing in on half an hour before our main course was brought to us. This seemed like a long time to wait, and we were getting pretty hungry. Luckily, the food was spectacular. Accompanying our Chateaubriand were big, chunky chips, bone marrow, confit tomato, roasted onion and pepper sauce. The chips were lovely and crisp on the outside and you could definitely taste the dripping they had been cooked in! The bone marrow, I avoided because the consistency of it was a bit unappealing, but the tomato and the onion were tender, sweet and a perfect accompaniment. The pepper sauce had a great consistency and a sweetness to it, and could have done with a little touch more heat. The beef itself was cooked medium rare, although I think Sam would have liked it a bit rarer! Though incredibly tender and flavourful, the sizes of the slices were a little uneven and it was clear these were the best slices out of two fillets - perhaps explaining why it took a little longer if the first one didn't go quite to plan. Regardless, the flavour and presentation of the main course was certainly there! For dessert, we went for "Lemon and Blackberry" - a lemon curd cheesecake with burnt meringue, fresh blackberries, and blackberry sorbet. Again, unfortunately, the service was very slow and although Sam ordered a coffee at the same time as the dessert, it for some reason didn't arrive until after we had eaten it. The dessert itself was beautifully presented and was incredibly fresh. The cheesecake was both creamy and zingy, the sorbet sweet and sharp, while the burnt meringue added a different texture and flavour to the dish. We asked for the bill and waited again to pay the extra £10 for dessert and coffee, and again to have our coats brought back to us. I don't want to focus too much on the negative because the quality of food was so high, but it is hard to ignore service so broken and slow. The restaurant was not particularly busy and it was frustrating seeing other diners around us receive much quicker service even though we ordered the same thing. I would definitely go back to Cail Bruich, purely based on the high standards of the food and drink we received - and also from taking a peak at the rest of the menu while choosing a dessert. I hope next time things run a little smoother - maybe they were still easing back into things after New Year!

    Jamie H.

    Cail Bruich has long been one of our favourite restaurants in Glasgow, on each of our two previous visit's we found the food and service to be of a high standard. A year had passed since our last visit so we booked in full of excitement to see if the restaurant was keeping up the high standards set before. Cail Bruich is a small family run restaurant on Great Western road (blink and you'll miss it). It serves modern Scottish cuisine with French cooking techniques.The restaurant has firm beliefs in using fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Since opening in 2006 the restaurant has gained a solid reputation and a string of awards. The restaurant currently has two AA rosettes; has earned a place on the Michelin guide; and in 2013 the restaurant won the Entertainment award: Scotland restaurant of the year. So finally after a years wait we finally were back at Cail Bruich. On arrival we were greeted by a new front of house waiter rather than the owner Paul, his welcome was warm and friendly and it felt as if he had being doing the job for years. The restaurant has a classy feel to it, in it's small dining room. We were taken to our seats and shown the menus for the night, where you can choose from the reasonably priced market menu, a la carte and a five or seven course tasting menu. We opted for the five course menu which is £40 per person, which we thought was great value. Here is what we had. Haggis bonbons; green olives; royal Parmesan gougers: The canapes were a delightful way to start the meal, our favourite had to be the haggis bonbon which was incredible rich and flavorsome, and a nice Scottish signature. Breads: A beautiful white french baguette, a cheese bread roll and a brown roll. All three were baked well and served warm, we were served with an additional portion to accompany the main course. Potato and leek velouté, lemon créme fresh: The velouté was silky smooth and packed full of flavour. The sharpness of the lemon cut through the smoothness of the velouté making it the perfect match. The sunflower seeds on top gave the dish an added crunch and texture, which again worked well. Salmon Ceviche, lettuce and wasabi puree, toasted rice, soy jelly: The salmon was incredibly soft and well seasoned. The puree was packed full of flavor and went well with the salmon. We weren't sure about the sound of the toasted rice but it was an unique twist and added another dimension to the dish. Scrabster coley, curried cauliflower, capers, raisins shellfish emulsion: Wow, this has to be the best dish we have tasted this year! The Coley was cooked perfectly and incredibly soft, the curried cauliflower added a bit of spice to the dish. There was a lot of different components to the dish but all worked and created a heavenly dish. We liked the aspect of creating the couscous from the cauliflower and having the capers to accompany this. Ox cheek, smoked potato, onion: The cheek was cooked well and had little fat, the jus was really rich and full of a pungent flavour. The potatoes were lovely and smooth and the smokey aspect was a nice change. A really good cheese board at an extra £8, well worth it as each cheese had a different taste, texture and small. The only complaint we had, was not having enough crackers but this may just be because we are greedy. Mango creme, exotic fruit, coconut sorbet, Valhorna chocolate, cremaux: This is not a desert we would normally choose from a menu; but when the dish arrived we were more than impressed. The various fruit flavors created an exotic tasting desert where we loved every mouthful. The coconut sorbet was a fantastic pallet cleanser, cutting through the incredibly rich chocolate cremaux. Wow, our first two visit's to Cail Bruich left us satisfied but this was an outstanding meal. Every course was presented and cooked to a very high standard. Some dishes had lots of different ingredients but each served a purpose and all worked perfectly together. We noticed some small changes such the new plates which we found added to the whole experience. The restaurant was full on the Tuesday night that we went, but we had no complaints at all about service and presentation. Each person that served us was very professional and knowledgeable about the menu's. Special mention to the head waiter, we never got his name but he is a credit to the restaurant, welcoming all guests warmly and attending to every need, they all done a first class job which is always great to see. Easily one of Glasgow's best

    Cail Bruich West
    Darryl R.

    If you're looking for traditional or modern Scottish meals, Cail Bruich, Gaelic for "Eat Well", is well named, and the place you want to be! We ate here for my graduation meal - it was delicious! We ate off the Graduation lunch menu, which for £18.95 per person (decent). I had the black pudding (mmm....) for starter, and the Pork Chop for mains...the only thing better than eating the food was looking at it. The presentation was amazing! I almost didn't want to eat it but my stomach took over my brain... The place is lovely - we were greeted with a warm welcome, and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed, exactly what I needed after my graduation ceremony. The staff were pleasant and courteous (we also had a good looking, banterous waiter, which of course, added to the whole experience...ahem - actually, all the wait staff looked professional and somewhat attractive... aah!). Look no further if you're in the business for a comfortable Scottish flavoured restaurant - this place is a must-visit, if not for the Crachan, then for the wait staff...

    Cauliflower velouté - not for me I'm afraid.
    Roz M.

    I went here last week with my mum and dad and a couple of their friends who were up visiting from England. I'd only been once before but remembered how great the menu was and thought it would be a nice place to go for a Scottish meal - I wasn't wrong. At lunch time they offer a 3 course menu which includes three or four starters to choose from, five mains and three desserts. It's £14.95 for 2 courses or £17.95 for 3. There was a good choice of items (mains included pork, beef, hake and risotto) and between the 5 of us we tried most of the dishes. Every single one was delicious! Not long after we sat down we were brought four yummy appetisers each which included a haggis bon bon and a tiny but flavoursome salmon bite. Once we placed our ordered we were brought a large basket of warm bread rolls that were all different flavours, the cheese rolls were the best! And then we received some cauliflower velouté served I espresso cups, everyone loved it apart from me. It was served cold and had too strong a cauliflower taste for me, so my dad happily ate mine too. I had the mackerel to start which was served on a piece of grilled cucumber. Never thought I'd hear my self say it but grilled cucumber is very tasty. For my main I had the pork belly which was cooked perfectly and served with a light mustardy sauce, it reminded me of coronation chicken sauce but in a good way. For dessert I had the peanut bread and butter pudding which was served with grilled bananas and peanut butter ice cream. The ice cream was definitely the star of the show, I wish I was eating some now as I write this review! Will definitely be going back soon.

    Pea mousse with spring vegetables.
    Frances A.

    I've been wanting to eat here since I tried your your delicious food at the food festival in Glasgow last September and I wasn't disappointed. The restaurant has a calm and intimate atmosphere with smart yet un-fussy tables and décor. The staff are warm, welcoming, relaxed, attentive and knowledgeable, and looked after is so well. The food was excellent: beautiful fresh and seasonal produce prepared perfectly, with a great balance of flavours, textures and seasoning. Highlights for me were the pea mousse; the smoked butter; the combination of the sweet duck breast and spiced date; and the strawberry sorbet. I was happy that I tried the English Nyetimber 2010 (bloody good) and enjoyed the spicy Côtes du Rhone recommended to accompany the duck. We enjoyed our meal and experience thoroughly and can't wait to come back for a tasting menu. Thanks to all of the team.

    Laura M.

    As you can see from my earlier, The Brasserie @ The Oran Mor, review I seem to be more than a little apprehensive about entering new restaurants, especially if they are in the West End. This irrational fear and misgiving, is one that I have vowed to fight! For this reason, and this reason alone, me and my friend hot footed it here for lunch. And we're glad we did. The menu, even just the descriptions in the menu detailing each dish, is mouthwatering. While, the food is even better. The portions may look on the small side when your order arrives, but I guarantee you'll be struggling to finish it, despite the urge to lick your plate! Furthermore, the staff didn't even bat an eye when I lost the eating battle and requested a doggy bag - before then ordering desert. As Darryl mentioned, the staff are very professional, friendly and offer good reasonably paced service (none of this rushing you and swooping in to pick up plates and glasses that are barely finished). The prices are decent, although we did take full advantage of the lunch deal, and the wine good. This should definitely be high up there on the upcoming mother's day lunch/dinner list.

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    Wonderful food in a spectacular environment, look forward to returning

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    4.6(40 reviews)
    1.5 miCity Centre

    Great recommendation from the front desk at the Doubletree Hotel, which was around the corner. We…read morehad just arrived in Glasgow from a long travel day, the restaurant was crowded, but they found a spot for us. First of all, the service was awesome. Everyone was super nice, friendly and efficient. Ordered the lamb dinner, and beef short ribs. Both dishes were cooked to perfection. Got a Romanian red wine--never had Romanian wine before, but it was good. Great atmosphere, cute restaurant--loved the whisky display! We also went to their sister restaurant around the corner, Kelp. Amazing seafood! Same situation: it was crowded, we didn't have reservations, but they made room for us. Kelp was definitely a highlight of the food in Scotland. Beyond excellent! If you are in Glasgow, I would highly recommend both places.

    Holy scott! Just simply amazing food. Stellar service. It's a high end dining experience but still…read moresemi casual (no need to dress up). There's options around 15£ but typical plates are 20-35£. We were so hungry we forgot to take dinner pics; we had the Slow Braised Short Rib (uh-freakin-mazing!!) the Chicken Breast (juicy & cuts with a fork) and the Venison Stew (tasted like Filet). Drinks were delightful. Service was stellar (and they were FULLY booked on a Thursday at 8pm; but we shared the 2 tiny hi-top tables near the bar and had an amazing dinner). Dessert was worth going for all on it's own!

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    Ardnamurchan - Pan seared COD filet, mashed potatoes and olives.

    Pan seared COD filet, mashed potatoes and olives.

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    4.7(153 reviews)
    1.6 miCity Centre
    ££

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    Even if you are not a whiskey fan, this place is worth visiting if you're in town. Just to see…read moretheir ginormous, or hmm, whiskey-normous, selection of bottles lining the wall, and the bartenders going up and down the ladders to fetch them. This may prompt you to feel like ordering a drink. You are in good hands and they can totally recommend something that you may like. Their selection is so huge they don't have a menu, you just have to ask for your label or take their recommendations. Naturally, most of the selection is Scottish whiskey, but if you somehow prefer otherwise, (say you are a local tired of Scotch... or just want to reaffirm nothing beats a Scotch?) they do offer whiskey from other countries, as well as beer and ciders, as well as gin, rum and the like. They do offer pies and other bar food, but we went after dinner and just couldn't stomach more food, tempting as they may sound.

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    The Pot Still - Amazing whisky selection!

    Amazing whisky selection!

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    The Pot Still

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    Mharsanta - Fish & Chips

    Mharsanta

    4.5(17 reviews)
    2.2 miMerchant City, City Centre

    First time's a charm[1]. If you're seeking Scottish cuisine, look no further…read more Haggis carbonara (£18.75) is a recent addition to Mharsanta's menu - my Scottish friend tried it and told me "it's rich!" - and after I sampled it, I knew I had to come back for it. And I did. After a night of touring local pubs, I ended up at Mharsanta for this wild pasta dish. And I'll say: devouring a plate of this is both a commitment and a pleasure. And after a small twist of the arm, I ended up having three more drinks than planned. They've got a full bar. Take that as you will. Thanks Olivia (x2), Liam, and Halima for putting up with me. Credit accepted. [1] Usually it's "second time's a charm", but I was a smitten kitten after my first visit.

    Excellent selection of Scottish favorites in Merchant City - went with a dozen work colleagues this…read moreevening, some from our local Glasgow office, the rest from London and the United States. We had reserved the private dining room downstairs, and had a dedicated bartender, who got us started with drinks. I tried a range of the peaty Islay whiskies, such as the Laphroaig 10, Lagavulin 8, and Lagavulin 16 - which smelled the peatiest but was surprisingly smooth. Once we were seated, we ordered a variety of starters. I tried the crispy fried calamari, hand diced king scallops, Stornoway black pudding croquettes, and Haggis Scotch Egg (my favorite), and then ordered the haggis carbonara (in honor of my Italian friend and colleague Adriano) as my main course. This was an inspired choice as I thoroughly enjoyed it, even though Adriano disapproved as they didn't make it "right!" Nobody else except me wanted dessert - I was curious about the traditional Cranachan (Scottish raspberries, whisky, cream and oats) - which looked delightful, but was more cloying than light and airy. Overall, a memorable experience, partly because of the drink and food, but mostly because I enjoyed the company of colleagues who are quickly becoming friends.

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    Mharsanta - Bar Area at Mharsanta

    Bar Area at Mharsanta

    Mharsanta - Hand diced king scallops

    Hand diced king scallops

    Mharsanta - Storefront for Mharsanta

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    Storefront for Mharsanta

    The Shandon Belles

    The Shandon Belles

    4.6(14 reviews)
    1.3 miFinnieston, West End
    ££

    This place is a lovely mystery, tucked out of the way off the beaten track. As with any such…read morerestaurant, they have to make sure there's a lot to shout about so that you'll get your friends to come along and try it. Shandon Belles does not disappoint! The menus are always fantastic, and they like to keep it all seasonal so the produce is as fresh and local as possible. There is a good variety of dishes for the munching, but there is usually only one vegetarian option available as a main course so if you have a veggie amongst your number, make sure to check the menu before you drag them in. I had the pleasure of attending a Christmas Lunch with my colleagues at this fine establishment. Everything was absolutely delicious. What I particularly like is that they have veg in bowls for passing around the group, rather than just dish them out regardless of people's preferences. You can have as much or as little as possible. Oh, and all their desserts are amazing, and they have different specials every week. The cheesecake is particularly good (and I shouldn't have it because of my lovely allergies), and they make their own tablet to go with the coffee! The waiting staff are ever attentive, filling your glass with the table wine whenever they spot an empty glass. They're always smiley and up for a chat as well! It's refreshing to see staff that seem to be enjoying the company of the customers. It certainly helps to foster a homely vibe to this charming wee place. Don't be shy, give it a try! It won't stay off your radar for long. ^^

    Now, I've been here once before & was taken back on how random the location of the place is!…read more Tucked away behind the Church/Cathedral near Anderston and Finnieston, on the old Argyle Street, beneath The Two Fat Ladies @ The Buttery. Was my friends birthday meal here & 8 of us neatly packed in around one table on a busy Friday evening. Set menu at £16 for two courses and £18 for three (from memory!) They also have specials on, which tonight was a Pork Loin with mustard mash and a rosemary and thyme jus. (Can tell Fiona went for this!) Service was as I recalled & excellent the whole night. We pretty much spent 3 hours in there & the last table out... At no time did we feel anything was an issue for the staff. I had the chilli and tortilla chips for starters & pleasantly surprised at the chips being made in house. Absolutely lifted the dish for me to another level. Cottage Pie for mains & it was roasting! Could have done with room to move the meat around underneath, as some bits were a little oily, but it just needed mixed. Absolutely delicious delicate flavours mind. My only criticism of the meal experience, was the house wine they supply. Simply put at £10/12 a bottle - frankly rotten stuff. We ended up ordering from the buttery wine list to £41 for a bottle of pinot noir, to get something you could drink without tasting the chemicals! At £10/12, you can do a lot better on the wine front - no excuse there I'm afraid. Whole meal itself was a delight & more a dining experience with the quirks of old style plates/cutlery like in the pig and the butterfly restaurants. Will be back here to eat no doubt again & so should you! You Gotta Eat Here - For Sure!! :-D

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    The Sisters - The fireplace in the room

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    4.5(26 reviews)
    0.8 miSauchiehall Street West, West End
    ££

    We ate here on our second night in Glasgow. We had the baba ghanoush (sp?) as a starter. We had the…read morebutternut squash and asparagus risotto and the duck breast mains. Both were amazing. Would highly recommend Sisters. Make reservations.

    You can find The Sister restaurant on Kelvingrove Street up the steepest stairs in Glasgow - thank…read moregoodness I wore reasonably low heels :-) As the dining room was absolutely packed I never took any pictures, I don't really like to get in people's face too much with my camera. The vibe tho is grown up, serene and subdued in the best ways, the cream walls were dotted with beautiful abstract art in shades of grey, there was a large fireplace feature, soothing just audible music, fresh red roses on the table (it was valentines!) linen table cloths. It was beautiful and even though it was jumping it felt like a calm and soothing environment. The staff were exactly what you would expect from a restaurant like the Sister - delightful. They were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the service was fast...probably faster than it normally would be due to the date, having said that I never once felt rushed or harassed - the staff were just sharp and on the ball with clearing plates. The menu at the sisters is like a love letter to Scotland, it was loaded with haggis, black pudding, fish, venison, beef cheeks, clootie dumpling and puff candy. It was like head chef Jackie O'Donnell had stepped into my childhood and brought all those foods into the 21st century. I could very easily have chosen any dish on offer from each course, it's an utterly lush menu. In the end I decided to try the haggis, neeps and tatties to start, I never took pictures of the menu so I forget the exact description of the dish. My first thought upon seeing my dish was wow! There was a puddle of glossy gravy, in the middle was a large haggis cake topped with neeps and a fritter....yes a freakin FRITTER!! I was beside myself as I am sure by now you know how I feel about fritters. The food was utterly gorgeous and without fault, the haggis was tasty and slightly spicy, the neeps were light and creamy, and the fritter was crisp and perfect. Gorgeous! For my main I finally decided on the Chicken breast with Stornoway black pudding, creamed leeks & a red wine jus with a side of Rooster tatties & market vegetables to share. Again visually it was so beautiful to look at. Taste wise it was amazing, the chicken was moist and tender, the creamed leeks still had bite and were seasoned to perfection, the big wedge of black pudding was soft and crumbly, the mash was silky and the red wine jus was lush and decedent. The side was also a triumph - the roasted potatoes were crispy golden nuggets of joy and the veg was incredibly tasty, I even liked the broccoli (I hate broccoli) but I loved however they cooked it. After all that food dessert was touch and go for a while, but there was no way I could leave without trying the Puff candy meringue with honeycomb, ice cream & hot butterscotch sauce. Now lets not kid ourselves this dish it basically a plate of sugar in various forms.....but boy what a plate of sugar it was. The puff candy meringue was light and delicate, the honeycomb was crunchy and sweet and the butterscotch sauce was thick and creamy. This dessert is as good as desserts get. It was a stunning gift from the sugar gods! All in all a pretty exceptional meal and up there with the best I have eaten in Glasgow without question. This is a must try restaurant for me and I will definitely visit again very soon.

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    The Sisters - Clootie dumpling

    Clootie dumpling

    The Sisters - Incredible

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    Ubiquitous Chip - Hot nuts, dirty martini and tap beer.

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    4.4(176 reviews)
    0.2 miHillhead, West End
    £££

    Enter into this magical place on the west end for the best dinner in Scotland, bar none! We started…read morewith the cured salmon with smoked roe, mackerel, bbq carrots and scallops. WOW!! Each starter had their own great flavor profiles and set our palates perfectly for what was to come. Be sure to meet Will who fully understands the menu and was quite fun to banter with a bit back and forth. Abbey was wonderful! She made excellent suggestions for our mains so we went with the venison, monkfish and lamb. Each was better than the last! Venison melts in your mouth! Monkfish was grilled perfectly and the lamb was pressed and almost like a confit!! Desert was just a awesome!! Raspberry sorbet with lemon tart, chocolate mousse and caramel as well as affagato using brown butter ice creme!! The experience was outstanding and the food was incredible!! Don't forget to get one or two Old Fashioned's from Matt who had been with the restaurant for 30 years!!! Don't miss this wonderful place on a quaint little alley on the west end!!

    A Hidden Gem on Ashton Lane…read more Located on the fabulous and trendy Ashton Lane, this place is anything but typical. From the moment you step in, you can tell you're in for something special. The atmosphere is gorgeous -- a bright glass ceiling, lush plants all around, and a rustic stone floor that creates the perfect mix of romantic and relaxed. It feels ideal for a date night but also welcoming for families and friends. The food here is definitely on the high-end side, and while the portions are small for the price, what you're really paying for is excellence. Every bite showcases the chefs' skill, creativity, and attention to detail. The quality and flavor are absolutely superb -- the kind of dining experience you simply won't find anywhere else. We ordered the Pigeon Breast, Bramble, Chicory, Walnut , the Tenderstem Broccoli and the Organic Arran Leaf & Herb Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette, and both dishes completely blew us away. The flavor combinations were thoughtful, unique, and perfectly balanced. This is one of those special spots worth treating yourself to at least once. Whether it's a romantic evening or a celebration with friends, it's an unforgettable dining experience on one of Glasgow's most charming lanes.

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    Ubiquitous Chip - Main dining area

    Main dining area

    Ubiquitous Chip - Smoked mackerel at the top was the best dish of the night

    Smoked mackerel at the top was the best dish of the night

    Ubiquitous Chip - Outside of building

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    Outside of building

    Cail Bruich West - scottish - Updated May 2026

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