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.

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.

The dinner at Cail Bruich that we enjoyed this evening was one of the two best of our 3 weeks in…read moreScotland. The other was with a chef on Skye who is a friend of Dave, the head chef here. Each and every course was superb. From the snacks to the dessert. We also decided to order the optional cheese offering they was unique. I've never tasted anything quite like this dish. The crab dish was so colorful - I'm attaching a picture of it along with the menu. I really appreciated that they didn't show us the menu until the end and so everything was a surprise. The service was impeccable. We were lucky enough to be seated at the chef's table and we observed all of the food being prepared. Most dishes required that tweezers be used to put the plate together by the chef. There's a very nice selection of whiskey, the woman who assisted us was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. This is an expensive indulgence, but an absolutely fantastic dining.experience.

Owned by brothers Chris and Paul Charalambous, the Cultar Restaurant Group behind a quartet of…read moreGlasgow eateries, Cail Bruich is considered by many to be Glasgow's best restaurant and is currently just one of two awarded a Star by Michelin. Now led by Chef Lorna McNee, a veteran of Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, it is inside a charming but contemporary space on the city's West Side that guests may visit at Lunch or Dinner for fresh yet balanced fare rooted in classic French technique. Priced at just £100 during lunch, five proper courses flanked by extras, those who book early are encouraged to request a seat on the kitchen's verge where staff can be watched quietly working on each and every plate from start to finish. Offering well-priced Wines by the glass, Chilean Gewurztraminer nicely suited to the whole Summer menu, Canapes come first in the form of a piping hot Gougere and Pea Tart prior to oven-fresh Bread alongside herbaceous Butter. In tune with the Seasons, Scallop Tartare bathing in Melon with Asian Citrus as bright as it was beautiful, local Tomatoes also looked beautiful amidst picked Crab, though the flavors became a bit lost in assertive "Bloody Mary" Sauce. Moving to Turbot, slow-cooked but hidden by Vermouth Sauce and sliced Clams alongside a ribbon of Squash, Guinea Fowl arrives similarly excessive with a small slice of the Breast amidst various Vegetables and Mushrooms both whole and pureed. Reining it in at Dessert, a Napoleon of Strawberries, Crème Fraîche and Pistachio kissed by Basil perfectly balanced but varied bite-to-bite, Mignardises include a Madeline Proust might write about plus a Canele on par with those in Bordeaux.

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

Friendly and fast service, we stayed at the Fraser across the street and this was delightful! Quite…read morepossibly the most delicious hot chocolate I've had, and we kept coming back. I've tried the banana fosters french toast and the avocado toast, and both were mouth watering. I'll be dreaming about these breakfasts!

The best breakfast we have had since we have been in the UK. Food was excellent. Service by Ann…read moreMarie was exceptional. Her friendly attitude and kind nature really made this a great experience. The restaurant is clean and homey. Love the wood and really feels like a wonderful place to sit and have a bite. Thanks for a great time. Love from some Texans!

We stopped by here during our Europe trip and this place has some amazing food. Delicious and…read moredelicious tasty! Ambiance is nice for the family, and service was top notch. We had fish sticks, and chilli con carne were delicious! Don't forget to try their chocolate cheesecake with vanilla ice cream!

Best fish and chips of our 2 weeks in Scotland. Beer excellent and the barmaid had the very best…read morebrogue. Sitting out gazing at the mtns and Loch Long was heavenly. I want to move to Arrochar.

I can't believe I've never been here before! I think it's the Art Deco frontage, which reminds me…read moreof Wintersgills pub on Great Western Road that's been putting me off - I just didn't have it mentally flagged as an ester. Needless to say, that opinion has more been thoroughly banished! We were a group of three on a Saturday night (We're did have a reservation though), and were met promptly at the door and immediately asked about dietary requirements almost before we sat down. This attentive service remained throughout the meal, even though they only had two staff on duty. Pretty soon I was trotting into a deliciously creamy vegan soup (coconut cream, sweetcorn and cucumber, I think?), followed by sea bass with roast potatoes - they have her a pepperonata sauce as I'm non- dairy compliant, washed down with a huge bottle of Albariño wine. Then for dessert, a rhubarb meringue with raspberry sorbet (for me), and a glass of Pedro Ximinez to finish. Excellent food, exceptional service, and the bill was around £120 for the three of us, which I though was pretty reasonable. We'll be back soon!

I'm in town for a medical conference at the nearby SEC and "Armadillo" and I found this gem of a…read morerestaurant highly rated on YELP and TripAdvisor so I fortunately secured a front window table and had a late dinner in this art deco style dinner on the west end. Service was friendly and helpful and efficient and even though the menu was seemingly concise each of the dishes appears to be thoughtfully created and masterfully executed. I started with a Spanish rioja which was delicious. My starter was the scallops and the portion was generous and nicely seared with a middle eastern style presentation. My main was the lamb rump - which doesn't sound like a cut I'd gravitate to but it proved to be an ample portion and a nice serving. Once again with a middle eastern twist and every item on the plate made sense, was complimentary and nicely executed. I was too full for desert but those around me ordered and everything coming out of the kitchen looked equally delicious, generously portioned and all I saw were happy smiling faces and empty plates going back to the kitchen. Highly recommended! Bravo Fanny !!

This is a proper steak house. Don't be fooled by the small size of this restaurant, it is hitting…read morewell above its weight. Food and service were amazing. Traditional steakhouses menu with Scottish twist. I highly recommend.

Good food good service, small so recommend making reservations…read more Both steak and seafood options good

We had a lovely experience at Number 16!…read more Service was friendly, and the location is small but very cozy, and very clean. Now let's talk about the food! We ordered the crispy pork cheek, which was good, but our least favorite of everything we had that night. The venison tartar: absolutely AMAZING. Seared scallops that were absolutely perfect. Venison haunch: delicate, delicious, and would absolutely order again in a heartbeat. Chestnut gnocchi: amazing. Legitimately probably one of the most delicious gnocchi dishes I've ever had. Even with a couple of drinks, the cost was very affordable. If we ever find ourselves in Glasgow again, I would definitely eat here again and again and again!

We hadn't eaten here for some years, having had a poor experience on our previous visit. However, I…read moream glad to say that the quality has improved immensely, and this is now firmly on my list of favourite local restaurants. It's a bit cramped for space and nearly always busy, so be prepared for a noisy, boisterous environment. But the menu, although small, has interesting selections and caters moderately well for veggie and vegan options. You can tell you're in for an interesting mean when you see that one of the starters is scallops with... popcorn? Gets my vote!