Absolutely beautiful restaurant with fantastic service! We came for breakfast and ordered the…read moreFrench breakfast and the Croque Madam. We also ordered a plain croissant and a chocolate croissant. The croissants were so fresh, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The croque Madam was delicious, served on thick pieces of sourdough. Our best breakfast In Glasgow!

I've been here twice now, once for lunch and once for dinner on a Friday night. I'm basing the four…read morestar review on both of those visits, but had I reviewed based on just the evening visit it would probably have been only three stars. I'm not a huge fan of northern French cuisine as it tends to have too much dairy in it for my taste; however Cote are very amenable to offering alternatives where possible so I didn't have much trouble finding something acceptable. Their lunch and early evening menu is very good value for money; however we were too late to partake of that on the Friday evening so it was a la carte and the specials menu all the way! It was starting to get busy but the staff seemed to be coping well - at least until they tried to serve us with the wrong set of starters... things went slightly downhill after that. Next, my side dish of butternut squash failed to arrive with my main course of hake. Our server was very apologetic of course, and once remedied it arrived fairly promptly - or at least before the fish went cold. The next hiccup was with the order of our second bottle of wine. The first had been a complimentary one that you get on your return visit if you register with them on their website, so naturally we took full advantage of that! However, when the wine waiter brought the second bottle (recommended by the house), he erroneously said it was a Languedoc wine, when in actual fact it was from the Loire. That's a pretty basic mistake for a wine waiter to make, and blaming it on his line manager is a pretty feeble excuse that smacks of poor training. Then another flask of water arrived, although we hadn't even started the first one as they had failed to provide water glasses! Oh well, we'll just carry on with the wine, shall we? We had enough room for dessert, and at this point our ever-apologetic server surprised us by offering a half-bottle of dessert wine for the table at her own expense. Jolly nice it was too. Clearly they were having a bad night when we visited; however the actual food was top notch, the staff could not have been more attentive and apologetic, and they did their utmost to sort things out. I don't blame them for the cock-ups and it certainly will not stop me from enjoying the delicious food here in future.

All of our experience at the Atlantic was grand! My wife and I were in Scotland for the holidays/…read moreHogmanay and were fortunate to have this restaurant open while we were visiting. Besides truly enjoying the beautiful cultured experience, this establishment was one of the small handful of restaurants that will stick with us. We will be returning to Scotland soon...and when we do...this restaurant will easily receive our patronage again. Thank you Atlantic team!

Worst representation of French cuisine ever. French Onion soup was from the Campbell clan in the…read morehighlands with horrible bread and very little cheese. Tasted like a microwave. Scallop appetizer was three tiny semi dry scallops with Cole slaw, Escargot- no shell and a bit chewy no flavor. The fries or chips seemed to be from the Scottish Restaurant....Mcdonalds! Beer was good!

Warning: this review contains gratuitous cheese references…read more Deli Zola recently opened in the place of Deli 1901 and after reading Debs M's review I just knew I had to get along there, quick smart. The boards outside show a few interesting specials to tempt you inside - rose lamb hotpot with garlic bread, vegetable stew as well as some breakfast-type options of scrambled eggs. Inside it's nicely decorated - not too over the top with the Frenchness but there's a lovely chandelier, loads of seating, and a generally pretty cosy vibe. There's a deli section which has a chilled stacked with cheeses and meat, as well as pre-made croissants and baguettes. There's also a shelf of jarred French delights like marinated garlic, truffled mushrooms, terrine, goose fat etc, plus fresh breads, quiches and Christmas hampers. As you can probably tell, they've managed to pack a lot into this deli! I was keen to try the Croque Monsieur so asked to get one takeaway. They offered to heat it up for me but seeing as I wasn't going straight home I got it cold. They wrapped it in foil for me and gave me heating instructions which was handy. While I was waiting for my sandwich I gave into the temptation on the counter and grabbed a couple of pastries for £1.50 each (pastel de nata). Now - confession time - I did actually buy two of these and one was meant to be for my husband, but I ate them both. Woops. They were just divine, the crispy caramelised top was too much for me to resist. And I don't even have a sweet tooth. I also got a wedge of Gruyere (who can resist a cheese counter?) which wasn't bad value at £19/kg, and off I went on my way. I warmed up my sandwich in the oven when I got home and can confirm that it was just as delicious as it looks - cheesy, creamy, crispy and delicious. Yum. I want another one right now actually.

Magnifique! When I heard about this wee place opening I was…read morevery pleased indeed - a French deli? Oui s'il vous plait!!! Then when I discovered they sell one of my favourite French dishes ever, the humble Croque Monsieur, I knew I had to get myself down there. Popped in for a flying visit today and I definitely wasn't disappointed - it was bigger than I was expecting and was definitely a nice, cosy place to come into out of the cold! It was pretty busy considering it was about 3pm on a Sunday and had such a lovely atmosphere, really chilled out and just seemed like a good place to relax. I went up to the counter to place my order (to take away) and was told it'd be 4 minutes, nice and specific! I had a wee nosey while I was waiting and all the produce looks so very tasty. They had French cheeses and saucissons, as well as quiches, pastries, bread...among other things - mmm! The staff were very attentive and friendly, can't fault the service at all. The Croque Monsieur itself was totally delicious! I was determined to make it home before I ate it but I ended up scoffing half of it when I got in my car cause it smelled so good!! They also had the Moulin Rouge soundtrack playing when I was in which I loved, that's a plus for me! Definitely going to go back (hopefully sooner rather than later!) so I'll write an update on what the sit-in service is like too - can't imagine it'll be bad though!

I'd give this 2.5 stars if I could, mostly because the food was pretty good and the decor is…read morepleasant. I had chicken, which was cooked nicely and came with just-right portions of mash, spinach and tomatoes. My boyfriend had salmon, which wasn't the best ever tasted, but still decent. Most of the problems we had, had to do with the service. We had reservations for 8:00, and we arrived on-time. However, though the website advertised free parking for patrons, it was unclear where this parking was. When I went in to ask, the man at the check-in station first told me, in a very rude tone, that there WAS no free parking for hotel guests. When I told him I wasn't a hotel guest, but had reservations at the restaurant, and that the website explicitly said, in a giant, red banner that there was free parking, he said oh, it's at the Concert Square car park and if you bring in your ticket, they'll validate it. Free parking might not be a big deal to some, but we're on a tight budget and needed to economize where we could to enjoy a fancier night out than we usually get to have, without going broke. I stepped outside to call my boyfriend, who had dropped me off to ask while he looked for parking, then came back in. I told the man that I'd like to go ahead and get our table, and he stuck his hand in my face and said "I'll be right with you," then walked off. When he came back, he said they were just clearing our table and it would be ready in just a moment. Half an hour later, after watching 3 other sets of couples be seated, my boyfriend went to ask about it and was told that they were just then clearing a table for us. Another 15 minutes later, we were seated. 15 minutes after that, a waiter showed up, asked for our drink, entree, and dessert orders all at once, which annoyed me. The whole time we were there, it was as if we were being rushed through, while the staff had as little to do with us as possible. I would have ordered coffee with dessert, since someone nearby had one and it smelled good, but I never got the opportunity. All in all, I'm very glad that we had a 2 for 1 voucher, which was the initial reason we went to this place in the first place, because while the food was tasty, it by itself wasn't worth £17 + drinks and an "optional" 12.5% gratuity added to the bill (by this, they mean they automatically add it on and you have to ask for it to be removed). For those prices, I expect good service and hospitality, but frankly, I've had better service at Waffle House. Even with the voucher we used (like I said, we're on a budget - you know how it is), I still don't really feel like we got a good value. If you're looking for someplace a little special to have a nice night out, I'd say: keep looking. If you have buckets of money and don't care if you spend it on just-pretty-good food and not-good service, have at it. Oh, and I'm not sure what the Mr. Uppity McSnoot's problem was with me - maybe it was that I'm female, American, or quite a bit taller than he was, but the man I dealt with in the first place and who eventually seated us kept deferring to my (Scottish, slightly less tall) boyfriend and being perfectly polite to him after being really scoffy and rude to me. P.S. We came home to find that the restaurant sent an email, timestamped 8:30 PM (our reservation was for 8, remember?) to say that our time had been switched to 9:15. What's the point in sending an email when the patrons will have already been expecting a table for half an hour? Had they called us to inform us of the change, we'd have canceled, since we'd pre-booked cinema tickets for 9:30.

Popped in here for a few drinks after work one weekday with some colleagues. Its not my usual haunt…read moreI have to say, I'd have been much more at home round the corner in the Flying Duck, but I was willing to give it a go! We stayed for a few hours drinking wine and eating crisps! I have to say the bar area has a really nice and relaxed atmosphere. It was really quiet only a few other tables, mainly people down from the attached hotel, so we had the privacy to talk between ourselves. The bar service was quite slow, they only had one bartender on and she was also dealing with all the drinks orders from the restaurant side, so that was a bit annoying for her and em. It's pretty pricey, but the wine we had was extremely nice (the Pinot I think), so we didn't mind forking out for a bottle (or two, or three!). Over all I'd really recommend this bar if you: a) Were popping in for a quick drink with relatives/colleagues/anyone you wanted to impress or b) were meeting your (possibly potential) significant other for a nice date night. I think it would be a nice location to start, or end, a date. I'd definitely come back for drinks here.

Lovely special-occasion restaurant, with great service, atmosphere and delicious food…read more Brian and his team have won me forever though, after kindly obliging my husband's request for a special intermediate course to be served at a dinner celebrating our anniversary. Having thought he was chancing his arm asking for a dish to be prepared just for us, my partner was very surprised to receive a phone call the day before to talk over how he would like his dish prepared. Amazing service!

There are few restaurants in Glasgow of the caliber of Chardon d'Or, if in fact there are any at…read moreall! Brian has won many awards and while he is born and bred Scottish he received most of his training in France and his menus reflect this blend of Scottish and French cuisine. This guy was spotted by the Roux brothers and was appointed head chef of their Michelin star restaurant Le Gavroche in London. So that gives you an idea of how good you can expect Brian's very own Chardon d'Or restaurant to be! The restaurant is in an old tenement building with big windows and high ceilings but is decorated in a modern minimalist fashion. This place oozes class with the "proper" table clothes, china plates and solid silver cutlery. The staff always look immaculate and are very friendly. Chardon d'Or is fine dining at is best but is never pretentious and you are always made to feel welcome. The menu is constantly changing as Brian likes to use seasonal ingredients but generally you can expect a modern take on some French and Scottish classics. From starter to dessert everything is intensely flavored and impeccably presented. You will be completely stuffed but you must keep going through all three courses. The sticky toffee pudding is orgasmic! The last time I ate here I remember saying to my friend, "These carrots are amazing!" It is very rare than anyone would describe carrots as amazing! Perhaps, "The meat was cooked to perfection", or "The sauce is wonderful", but complimenting the vegetables? But that's how good this guy is! Every component of every course will be individually divine and the combination of components will add up to three fantastic courses. If you book your table for later on in the evening you will get to meet Brian. After last service he always comes round the tables to speak personally with every diner. I think this is a fabulous touch and it is fantastic to know that Brian is actually in the kitchen overseeing all the food that is served in his restaurant. It is definitely worth checking out the website as there is always something going on at this restaurant. I have been to one of the cooking demonstrations and it was a fantastic way to spend a few hours. There are around 30 people there and you are all served a glass of champagne on arrival and then Brian personally demonstrates how to cook an amazing two course meal. You can ask him as many questions as you like and he will happily answer them. You are also given detailed written instructions home with you on how to cook the two courses yourself at home. You also get to enjoy tea or coffee and the two courses which have just been demonstrated to you, all for around £40 per person.

We'd booked this as a special evening for our chums from LA, who were attending the World Sci-Fi…read moreCon at the SEC. However, they were too tired and ducked out at the last minute. Their loss (we found another chum who was delighted to step in). This was an exceptional meal on all counts, from the tasty bread at the start right through to the perfect souffle dessert. In between each course we were presented with a 'palate cleanser' morsel of something - we hadn't asked for these and I can't actually remember what they were. All I can recall is that they were very considerate of my lactose aversion and made sure that my dishes were as dairy-free as possible. The menu didn't have a lot of vegan options, but I felt sure they would cater for any taste if given advance notice. I can't tell you exactly what was in each course, but the main course was north sea cod with mussels, black garlic, in a frothy sauce, with some intriguing black roll that looked like a length of liquorice - I think it was some sort of pasta with squid ink? Each bite was a different taste sensation. For dessert, I was presented with a very-near dairy free souffle with some ginger jam on top, and the souffle was absolutely perfect. We managed to get through two bottles of a rather nice Portuguese wine that I hadn't tried before, and the service was excellent on all fronts. I can't actually think of anything to complain about, and that's not like me! Get ye along to the Gannet post-haste!

5-Star deliciousness! One of our favorite restaurants that we discovered during our 2+ week…read moretravels to Scotland. Worthy of its Michelin star rating. We enjoyed their tasting menu and were delighted by absolutely everything...staff was kind and helpful, cocktails were creative, and each dish was more beautiful and creative and delicious than the next. A few of our top picks included: pickled herring, lamb 3 ways (loin, shoulder, sausage), and their tartare! Service was super attentive and extensive spirits, wine and inventive cocktail list! And price was reasonable for the amazing quality and quantity! 5-stars...hope to come back and visit again!

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!

We had a totally lovely evening dining at this restaurant. The inside is quite modern looking, and…read morethe service is on point. We shared a scallop appetizer, and those are really fresh and flavorful. We wish there were more of it! I like their version of haggis, and my husband enjoyed his venison stew as well. I was glad they offer half pints for around £3 each as we are not big drinkers. Definitely our favorite meal while in Glasgow.

Unexpectedly, I finally got to try this place out after a long time and I'm soooo glad I did! My…read morelovely boyfriend and I went in to grab a bite between a film-fest at the Cineworld. Incidentally, if you have a Cineworld Unlimited card you can get a discount - just make sure you mention it before they run up the bill! I'm not sure how long this place has been open, but I've only noticed it in the last few months, and any place that professes to offer both Italian food and steak is always worth a look! When we arrived, the restaurant was empty, so we were offered a choice of seating by the proprietor. The decor was warm and inviting, as well as terribly stylish and functional - the layout allows the maximum seating capacity for a fairly small space without being crowded. Service was quick, warm and friendly... just what you want. I ordered the house special calzone (ham, onion, mushroom) and my other half ordered Risotto Pescatora. When my calzone arrived, my jaw dropped. It was like there was an enormous whale of bready, cheesy goodness on my plate! The dough was lovely and soft, it was just bursting with all the lovely filling, and the sauce was to die for. Having pinched a bit of the risotto, I was very much impressed with how perfectly the seafood was cooked. Most places screw up the calamari, but it was beautifully prepared and fantastically tender. Everything was just fantastic. Honestly, I'm surprised the place isn't just filled to the brim with people. Maybe it was just the post-Christmas slump, but for a Saturday night it just seemed a bit quiet. I whole-heartedly recommend giving this place a go!

So what can i say about this place except wow. Jumped in between movies and thought ooo nice…read morelittle place, nice decor, warm greeting and very good use of a small amount of space. Space to seat two tables side by side comfortably but it wasnt claustrophobic due to the decor and openess of the staff. Once seated all drinks orders were taken, plenty of time to decide on meals, which i pitched for Risotto Pescatora. It arrived in quick order which was brilliant as it was fairly big, extremely tasty and well presented. The calamari (usually made like old tires) was succulent and tasty, the mussels and scallops (in the shell) were divine and with the shells still there it lended to a very attractive looking dish. Finally were the prawns which were huge, tasty and numerous. So to sum up this place is a must eat for anyone who likes italian food, i am very impressed with it and would happily return soon!

I decided to go for a walk through Kelvingrove Park and then explore dining options on Gibson…read moreStreet in Glasgow on Wednesday 17 July 2019. After looking at a couple of posted menus I decided to go with The Left Bank. I liked the name, it reminded me of the bank of a river and fluvial deposits that given enough time can form sandstones with beautiful internal layering. Upon arrival, a few minutes before 5 p.m., there were a few people in the restaurant area and the waiter kept busy with the glasses at the bar. I sat towards the back of the restaurant, kind of a tucked-in place, and looked over the menu. I went with the 8 ounce sirloin steak with pepper sauce, which came with Rosemary chips (fries), grilled tomatoes and mushrooms. The wait after placing the order was about 15 minutes. Everything was well cooked and seasoned and the waiter friendly in his interactions. I found the meal to be very tasty and filling. The decor was rustic and ambiance cool and laid back.

Charming little restaurant with fabulous service and delicious food- I always try the soup and they…read moremake wonderful soups(vegan using coconut milk I'm assuming) and the bread is to die for. Came in after walking the neighborhood and tried their elderflower cucumber spritz and was refreshed. Just loved this place.