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    Central Cafe

    3.0 (3 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    11 years ago

    This place is ok. We stopped in for fish and chips and fried haggis. It was pretty decent. The service was friendly.

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    17 years ago

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    17 years ago

    bit of a dive soggy batter

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    The Chippy Doon The Lane - Fried haddock, hand-cur chips, pickled onions, and tartar sauce.

    The Chippy Doon The Lane

    3.8(67 reviews)
    0.4 miCity Centre
    ££

    I arrived at The Chippy Doon The Lane at the right time, around 5:45 p.m., on Tuesday 16 July 2019…read more The walk in to the entrance was through an alley between two buildings and had signage marking the restaurant was getting near, as I approached not another person did appear. The name of the restaurant was in sideways vertical lettering on the building face. Making my way in the entrance, a host greeted me and took me to an open table. The dinner rush at that time was small, and I looked over the menu. I went with fried haddock, hand-cut baked/fried chips, small white orbs of pickled onions, and tartar sauce. For my beverage I went with water with lemon in it. Prices were excellent (for example the pickled onions were less than one pound) and the servings were very large, I was happy I was hungry. The fish was perfectly flaky and fried to a golden perfection. The tartar sauce was thick and flavorful and the fries not too crispy nor soggy. They were especially good dipped in the tartar sauce. The restrooms were marked by gender - male and female. I felt more at home with those terms than I did the terms man and woman used back in the United States of America. Found it as a form of confidence builder as a female solo traveler that night. It was still light out when I left and I felt safe walking back out through the alley and to my hotel.

    Food was lovely and I was so surprised it sold alcohol The service was amazing with lovely staff…read moreWas definitely made very welcome

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    The Chippy Doon The Lane - Signage along the alley to the entrance, sideways vertical lettering with the restaurant name on the front of the building.

    Signage along the alley to the entrance, sideways vertical lettering with the restaurant name on the front of the building.

    The Chippy Doon The Lane - Flaky fried haddock atop a layer of chips with tartar sauce.

    Flaky fried haddock atop a layer of chips with tartar sauce.

    The Chippy Doon The Lane - Menu, Tuesday 16 July 2019.

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    Menu, Tuesday 16 July 2019.

    The Butterfly and the Pig - Frittata! Eggs and veggies, the healthiest thing I ate all week.

    The Butterfly and the Pig

    4.6(334 reviews)
    0.9 miCity Centre
    ££

    Super tasty! On my…read morevisit, we ordered many things from the menu, the Sunday roast dinner, pork bites in maple syrup, and pudding. Everything was great. We also shared a giant endless pot of tea. This place is really a special place, the day's menu is full of charm, and the service is excellent. When I was there, the dining area was quiet with plenty of available seating, definitely not a cramped place! I hope to return sometime, it was a great experience, food and all. I liked it so much I picked up a couple of their shirts to keep the memory.

    This was a higher rated local pub we tried and about a 12 minute walk from our Hilton. It was…read moreearly at 5:00pm and not busy. 3 of the 4 of us ordered the fish and chips (17.95 GBP) just to try another joint. The wife ordered their "Fisherman" which is pan seared Scottish coley or pollock (for 27 GBP). The battered fish with the chips was more delicately done here and delicious. As an aside I tried several times to find a place here in Glasgow or in Edinburgh that did a "special" fish and chips, that is breaded with crumbs and not battered, but apparently no one does that healthier old school preparation anymore (and I need to inform my old work colleague who hailed from Glasgow and gave me this inside tip that it's not practiced anymore). I also had a Chieftain IPA. The side of peas were dryish and not flavorful and small portioned and not done as well and tasty as I have had in London or Perth, just saying. We also had their sticky toffee pudding with ice cream for dessert and that was good. The fries were mediocre. Server was friendly and attentive. 4 stars overall and a nice local flavor Glasgow outing.

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    The Butterfly and the Pig - Some cozy seating.

    Some cozy seating.

    The Butterfly and the Pig - Sunday roast dinner

    Sunday roast dinner

    The Butterfly and the Pig - Mashed potato stuffed into homemade Yorkshire pudding served with gravy

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    Mashed potato stuffed into homemade Yorkshire pudding served with gravy

    Merchant Chippie - 1 pc. Cod at Merchant Chippie

    Merchant Chippie

    4.0(26 reviews)
    0.2 miMerchant City, City Centre
    £

    Our tour guide in Scotland recommended this place for a good quick meal during a lunch break…read morebetween visiting sites. You place your order at the counter and food is brought to your table. There is limited seating but we got one of the few tables available. Seating was tight as one of the workers had to squeeze behind one of my friend's chair to get out from behind the counter. My fish and chips meal was excellent and a large portion. You pay extra for condiments like ketchup but vinegar is included if that is your preference. Someone suggested we tried their deep-fried Mars bar but we couldn't even finish our fish and chips so had to pass. It looked delicious though.

    Visiting the UK and not having Fish and Chips at least once while you're there is like ordering a…read morehot fudge sundae without topping it with a cherry. It would still be good, but it would be incomplete. This establishment is in the heart of the Merchant City neighborhood of Glasgow. It is found at the corner of High St. and Ingram St. They offer some great options. Fish and Chips and other seafood delights are the staple offerings but there are also other local favorites like Haggis, Scotch Pie, Sausage and Black Pudding. Add to those some more adventurous things like Fried Pizza as well as BBQ Ribs and Burgers, and there is something for most everyone. There is even a Halloumi Burger for non-carnivores. On the more unusual heart-attacky side, for dessert there is a Fried Mars Bar. A Strawberry Tart dessert is offered for those who want a more normal life expectancy. We visited this place on a Sunday night around 8 PM. It was an easy walk from our hotel. They were still doing a brisk business even an hour before closing. The atmosphere is cozy with three or four inside tables and an approximately equal number of little outdoor patio tables for those who prefer to be outside. The format is walk-up-and-order. The staff are quite efficient and pleasant enough to deal with. The food comes out quickly. We tried the 1-pc. Fish and Chips Haddock Supper along with the 1-pc. Cod. There were enough chips that we could split them. It's fair to say that we thoroughly enjoyed these classics. The rest of the good news is that the price tag for these was £23 all in. At £11.50 per person, this is a very good value for a simple, filling, classic meal. We would try this place again if we make it to Glasgow.

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    Merchant Chippie - Menu

    Menu

    Merchant Chippie - Fish and Chips Haddock Supper at Merchant Chippie

    Fish and Chips Haddock Supper at Merchant Chippie

    Merchant Chippie - Storefront for Merchant Chippie

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    Storefront for Merchant Chippie

    Blue Lagoon - Fish & Chips & Mushy Peas...

    Blue Lagoon

    2.1(18 reviews)
    0.6 miCity Centre
    ££

    Came here after a disappointing pizza dinner because we were still hungry and wanted a small bite…read moreto be content. We avoided this place for the low reviews but I noticed it almost always had a stream of people coming in and out. We wanted a fast bite and it was perfect. The glass display upfront has pre-cooked fish. It was not greasy like some of the other reviews though the owner did grab it with his bare hands to put it into the container. He asked if we wanted vinegar and salt and he actually seasoned it perfectly right in front of us. It was SO satisfying on a cold day and after an unhappy meal. If you get the older gentleman have him season your fish, he does it PERFECTLY! The fish was still crunchy and crispy but had that distinct vinegar flavor and a perfect amount of salt. We came around 7:30 at night and it was perfect, it wasn't busy at all. The later the night gets the more wild this area becomes.

    I don't get the low rating- this place is great!…read more I have been coming here for years, and the fish has always been good, tasty and fresh. I usually get it to go, but this time I decided to sit and enjoy. Granted, the place is not fancy, but they seem genuinely happy to see you! I always have the same thing- Fish & Chips- sometimes with Mushy Peas. However, I have had the deep-fried Haggis on a stick, and I loved it! That's probably because I had it after a night of drinking! Always a solid spot for Fish & Chips for me.

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    Blue Lagoon
    Blue Lagoon
    Blue Lagoon - Outside on a rainy day

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    Outside on a rainy day

    Gandolfi Fish To Go

    Gandolfi Fish To Go

    4.4(31 reviews)
    0.2 miMerchant City, City Centre
    ££

    I've been to Gandolfi Fish which resides next door, but this was my first time to check out the to…read morego portion of the restaurant. Word was that they sell a fish finger sandwich, and sure enough, they do- £5! Aside from the fish finger sandwich, they sell fish suppers, soups, sides, and so much more. Quite a nice offering for a to go place! Gandolfi Fish To Go shares a kitchen with Gandolfi Fish, so you know that all the ingredients are fresh and delicious. Sophie K and I both ordered the fish finger sandwich and weren't really sure what we were going to get for the money. We were asked if we wanted battered or breaded fish and we both decided upon breaded. I'm much more a fan of breaded fish (hello, fish fingers!) so I was super happy that there was actually an option. I've had fish finger sandwiches from other restaurants that were battered and the fish was greasy and gross. This fish was perfectly cooked and no grease in sight. The fish was lovingly placed in a baguette with some lettuce and tartar sauce and was the most perfect sandwich I've ever eaten. If you're into fish and more so fish finger sandwiches, please do yourself a favour and stop in here for this delicious treat! £5 for 5 fish fingers in a fresh baguette, what more could you hope for?

    Boy oh boy, do I love a fish finger sandwich. Not to toot…read moremy own horn, but I make a pretty mean fish finger sandwich. I've always been on the look out for them in restaurants, and then Carolyn E. mentioned this place. I was very excited to try it. Eventually we managed to squeeze it in. The entrance is right next to the entrance to the restaurant and I almost missed it. All it is, is a small room with a counter that looks into Gandolfi's kitchen, a small fridge thing to keep drinks cold and a small bench. That's it, oh there's a menu. I swallowed pretty hard when I saw £5 for a fish finger sandwich, but I wasn't going to let that get to me. So we ordered and the staff was really friendly and asked whether we wanted out fish breaded or battered. We went for breaded (great choice, but I will try the battered), and both had tartar sauce and lettuce. We didn't have to wait for very long until we were given a HUGE package in brown paper. What a revelation. Although semi difficult to eat because you get 5 (!!!) big bits of fish in a huge crunchy baguette bread, it was delicious. The tartare sauce was perfection, the lettuce was crisp and the fish was undeniably delicious. I could have only had the fish and would have been happy. It wasn't fishy, but perfectly cut and perfectly breaded, golden on the outside with just the right amount of crunch and taste. Wonderful. Next time I am going to spread the sauce slight better and place the fish differently but I loved it. I loved every bite and I was gutted when it was over. The portion is huge, the price is fair. Even though you get a lot of food, you know it's quality. And I mean, excellent quality. It's also big enough to fill you up but not too much or too greasy (no grease here!!) to make you regret your life decisions. So, my friends, if you like fish on bread, THIS is where you must go.

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    Gandolfi Fish To Go - Smoked mackerel pâté with pickled vegetables

    Smoked mackerel pâté with pickled vegetables

    Gandolfi Fish To Go - Lovely desert

    Lovely desert

    Gandolfi Fish To Go

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    Central Cafe - coffee - Updated June 2026

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