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.

Visiting Glasgow and used a recommendation from a guide and it did not disappoint! Cute restaurant…read morewith a great vibe. But make a reservation as they get busy. Live music was fun. Service was attentive without overdoing it. Food was simply amazing! Splurge for the dessert

For the price and trying traditional scottish food, this is a solid restaurant. Very large…read moreportions. Make sure to make reservations before walking in. Good service and casual spot with friends/family. Cullen Skink - there were a lot of potatoes/veggies and was not too salty like some other places I tried in Scotland. It was good but nothing super special. 6/10 Haggis/Neeps/Tattis - good place to try, 7/10 Beef Short Ribs - very large portion, beef was well seasoned. 7/10

BLUF: Best meal I had while in Scotland. This is a cozy…read morespace that you can easily dress up or be casual in. The service is very friendly and attentive. The menu has so many Scottish foods in it, there's no doubt this is a Scottish fare restaurant. I did have to look some of it up because even other Scottish restaurants hadn't had things like cranachan or rumbledethumps on their menus. Ordered were: bread, beef stovies, lamb rump, slow braised beef short rib, cranachan, and chocolate brownie. The beef stovies is beef stew with a potato pancake hat served in a cast iron cauldron. Very cool presentation, and quite a tasty stew inside. I liked the small cut of everything, so it was easy to eat. The lamb was so tender and flavorful, without being overcooked. I substituted rumbledethumps for the polenta so I could try some, it was a lot like mashed potatoes with some extra flavor in it from the cabbage. The black garlic emulsion was a little earthy but went with the lamb so well as a result. My only fault would be the mint drizzle being too sweet for my taste. The short rib was masterful, essentially fall off the bone, and a good herby rub. The desserts were a step down from the mains. The cranachan felt like it had bromelain in it, breaking down my tongue as I was eating it. Outside of that sharpness, a very tasty and solid dessert. The brownie was heavy and fudgy, so if that's your type of brownie then it's here for you. Otherwise it's too much on a stomach already packing the amazing dinner preceding it. All in all, what a place, what a meal, recommended.

The Pot Still is a Mecca for Scotch Whisky lovers...a 5-minute or so walk from the Buchanan Street…read morecentral area of Glasgow, slightly off the beaten path, but well worth a walk to from anywhere in the world. It was recommended to us by 2 different Scots (Our tour guide in Skye and our hotelier in Glasgow), so it has quite a lot of credential from all over. We stopped in for our nightly-during-vacation dram on our first of 2 nights in Glasgow. The place was packed...You order at the bar and try to find somewhere to sit when they serve you. (We found a spot upstairs. Our bartender was quite knowledgeable in the extensive collection and guided us to a good choice. (Our main direction in every bar was to give us something we'd have a hard time finding back in the States.) That got us to a Duich Moss dram...heavily peated (just the way I like it) from Islay...a great choice for one of our last whiskeys in Scotland. If you like Scotch Whiskey, you can certainly get it any and everywhere in Scotland...but this place is a true Scotch lovers' destination...the selection is unrivaled, and you'll find yourself in a great, historic atmosphere to enjoy it. Don't skip this place.

Small pub, massive whisky selection -- and I mean massive. We're talking over 1,000 whiskies on the…read moreshelves, plus a solid lineup of beers on tap. It's cozy, crowded, and buzzing with life -- often standing room only and packed shoulder-to-shoulder with locals and travelers alike. If you're a whisky fan (or even just whisky-curious), do yourself a favor and try one of their Scotland whisky flights. It's like taking a mini tour of the country's whisky regions without ever leaving your barstool -- and without worrying about driving. The bartenders really know their stuff and are happy to guide you toward something you'll love. A quick heads-up: no football colors allowed, which keeps the atmosphere friendly and relaxed no matter who you support. And speaking of friendly -- the locals here are as welcoming as they come. This is exactly the kind of place where Scotland's famous pub culture shines. Prices are surprisingly reasonable too, so you can sample a few drams without feeling guilty. Whether you're a seasoned whisky nerd or just looking to experience the local vibe, this is the spot. Pull up a stool (if you can find one) and enjoy a proper Scottish night out

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.

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.

We enjoyed an absolutely wonderful meal at Ox and Finch. Walking in to the restaurant there is lots…read moreof wood and it feels like a neighborhood place. Located at a corner, there are also a large number of tables outside. On an evening with agreeable weather, they were all occupied. The menu is designed as a sharing menu with a wide variety of choices-vege, fish and meat. And the size of the offerrings range from snack to a dish that is large enough for one person to enjoy as a full meal. We chose the trout, crab salad, spiced cauliflower (really good), sea bream (delish), and crispy haddock (nice). I chose the salt baked beatroot for my dessert-flavorful and not too sweet. My wife had the chocolate cremeux that she really loved. Our server was such a friendly person and her way of communicating definitely added good feelings to our experience. It was graduation time for the University of Glasgow and we saw many families with their students. For me, that's a really good sign. I highly recommend this restaurant.

The food was good but I don't understand the hype. It was okay, I like the tapas style but the food…read moreoverall was too salty for my taste. The service and ambiance were nice though. Could be a totally great place for a date or spot to grab a meal with drinks. Probably would not be coming back, overall rating of the place is a 7.5/10.

Unfortunately I'm not able to eat in this restaurant more often as I do not live in Scotland…read moreanymore. Nevertheless, it was my second time at Ian Brown because I liked it so much the first time. It's a cute little restaurant with a nice interior and everyone who works there is really friendly. I had Haggis as a starter followed by cod fish as a main dish. The quality of the food is very good and it tastes amazing. The restaurant is not in the city centre but it's worth visiting.

We'd dined at Ian Brown when it first opened on the South Side, and I left feeling a little…read moreunderwhelmed. But I always like to give somewhere a second chance, so we paid it another visit recently. Bookings are pretty much essential for this restaurant, and when you arrived you'll see why. The seating area is tiny and they do their best to cram as many tables in as possible - which is a big part of why this was such an "ok" experience for me. It is just way too crowded, it's really hard to navigate between the tables and you could easily hear most conversations on the surrounding table. I found myself scanning the restaurant and picking two or three tables that they could take out to make the place a lot more spacious - but seeing as it's been like this since it opened I guess they have no plans to change it. If the food was exceptional, I'd probably worry less about the fact it's so crowded. I had the seared West Coast scallops on potato rosti (£8.50) as a starter and baked sea bass fillet with prawn risotto and pak choi (£16.50). The scallops were nice - plump and well cooked but generally I found the dish a little bland and thought they didn't really reach the "seared" description on the menu. I love a potato rosti and this was nice and crisp, possibly needed a bit more seasoning. I didn't enjoy my main, I'll be honest. The fish was fine and had a lovely skin on it but the risotto was gluggy and thick, not smooth and creamy like a risotto should be. The dish also seemed like it needed a proper sauce - as you can see from the photos, there was a little bit of sauce around the edges of the plate but nowhere near enough for the size of the fish. I decided not to have dessert (but Graeme and our friends did). Later on in the night, my friends wanted coffee but we were well and truly ignored as staff were doing their prep for the next day. There was still quite a few tables in the restaurant by this point so it wasn't as though it was right on closing. That being said, I thought the staff were really great the rest of the night so it was just a shame that when we wanted to order more drinks it was a challenge. The bill came to around £45 per head, with a tip including drinks. Safe to say I won't be in a huge hurry to return here again, after another underwhelming visit.

I love their Cajun chicken burgers, always so delicious. The only thing I'm not very happy about is…read morethat they took the crème brûlée off their menu, me and my kids loved the crème brûlée.

This building has been empty for as long as I can remember, so it's great to see that someone has…read moregiven it a bit of love and turned it into a bar/restaurant. It's described as a steak/chophouse and the smell of steak really hits you as you walk in! The bar area is a little weird - Steph S describes it perfectly as having a real hotel bar vibe, so hopefully they do something about that. It's very sparse and not very welcoming. We had a seat at a booth which was great - but we could have easily another 4 people to our party. This was the same kind of set up in the restaurant area. We were initially told we'd have to wait an hour for a table, it was more like 20 minutes and we got regular updates from the maître d who was excellent and super friendly. We ordered a couple of starters to share - my dining companion is pescatarian so we got the scallops and requested to leave off the Parma ham, and we also got the calamari. The scallops definitely needed the salt from the ham as it was a little bland, thankfully the scallops were lovely and juicy, and the pea puree was delicious. The calamari was also good and nicely seasoned with pepper - already the dishes were of a higher standard than I initially expected. I ordered a steak for a main, medium rare. There is really too much choice between cuts and sizes on the menu, the waitress couldn't really offer any guidance on whether I should order the premium Scotch or Aberdeen Angus. I also ordered an extra side of mashed potato which never appeared and I forgot to check it wasn't on the bill. That being said, the steak was really delicious - well cooked, simply presented with a generous pot of roquefort sauce and a nice addition of some roasted cherry tomatoes on the vine. Service was fine - the waiting staff seem quite young (maybe I'm getting old) and as this place is brand new, they are obviously all still working out their processes. We did get checked up on a few too many times by different waitresses but I guess it's better than being abandoned! I think this bar/restaurant needs a little time to find its feet and its crowd - I'd definitely head back to the restaurant, but I can't see myself going to the bar for a drink in its current format when there's bars like The Bungo nearby that ooze personality.

From the moment I walked in this pub/eatery I felt a warm and cozy glow. Soft and cushy sofas in…read morethe main pub area greeted my partner and I. We chose to eat in the restaurant side of the pub, though and were happy to see the assortment of mismatched dining chairs and tables from the early 1900s. The dishes, cutlery and table cloths all fine china from 100 different Gran's sideboards. The montage of well curated vintage items lent to a feeling of comfort and warmth with a dash of funky. ...Scene set for a great meal: opened with a goat cheese and fig tart as a starter and steak with peppercorn sauce for my mate, lamb chops for me. PERFECTION. Everything from the potatoes to the green beans and seared tomato garnish impressed. Even the mint sauce was on target. I wish we had room for dessert.... Best meal I've had in Scotland since arriving 6 weeks ago. I may have to come back, just to visit this place again!

We stopped in for our first lunch after landing in Scotland and stopped in this little eatery/pub…read morein the downtown area & were greeted with not only friendly staff but terrific food! We tried the Haggis fritters, fish & chips & steak pie and all were awesome! The drinks were great too! If you find yourself in downtown Glasgow Scotland look them up!

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

Best food. Service top notch. Excellent ambience. Would definitely go again. 5/5 well done to the…read morechefs and workers of this lovely establishment. Respectfully, the Rater

Battlefield rest is a neat little Italian restaurant housed in a former tram station. The green…read moreand white striped building (Celtic fan?) was built in 1915 and makes for a rather dashing building set in the middle of a roundabout. It's just as engaging on the inside. The overall aesthetic is that of your friend's family's rustic, rural Italian home. It's very cozy and a bit careworn, but in a charming way. The food is fantastic - Italian classics done with love. The wine list is great and the vino comes served like my Sicilian grandpa used to drink it - in tumblers instead of wine glasses. Just adds to the atmosphere. They also have a snappy little pre-theater menu: two courses for 11.90, 5:00 - 6:30 pm Monday - Saturday. The only downside, if it can be considered so, is that the windows are so big that it's too bright in the summer. Once the days get a bit shorter, however, it's perfect for an intimate dinner.