Byblos Cafe, named after the ancient city in Lebanon, is a brand new cafe in the wonderfully…read morecolourful and multi-ethnic Woodlands area of Glasgow. It seems like this part of town is really seeing a boom in Middle Eastern and Persian foods, which I am a big fan of. I was only in Byblos for a few minutes as I picked up a delicious, traditional Lebanese style Chicken Chawarma wrap to go.The wrap was pretty darn good it has to be said, light with wonderfully spiced chicken, salad, potatoes, pickles and garlic sauce. As I waited I had a wee nosey at the food in the fridge and everything seemed delicious and fresh. The place itself looks really good, a big improvement on the former Deli Aziz, which seemed a bit busy and cluttered. Really looking forward to sitting in next time and getting a couple of things from the traditional looking menu.

We have been wanting to try this Lebanese cafe for a while now and the opportunity finally arose…read morelast night. The cafe is small, seating around 16 diners, and the decor is no frills, if not a little dated in a charming way, with the middle eastern atmosphere coming courtesy of walls bedecked with photos of Lebanese landmarks and Lebanese MTV providing the soundtrack. The venue is BYOB and better still, there is a Yelp 10% discount check-in offer, which was an exciting wee extra to discover. Byblos does a thriving takeaway trade which is great to see. We opted to start with a couple of dishes from the cold mezze starters list - hummus and falafel. The hummus was a generous portion, deliciously garlicky and garnished with olive oil and paprika. The freshly made falafel came with a side salad and pot of tahini paste for dipping. The falafel was delicately spiced and very tasty. We were also provided with a freshly made flat bread for dipping in the hummus. Yum! For mains, we both opted for the mixed grill, which combined both one of the lamb and chicken mains. This portion was huge, coming with loads of juicy barbecued meat, lightly marinated with spices. The rest of the plate contained chopped fried potatoes, rice, salad, pickles and tahini and garlic sauce dipping pots. Again complementary flat bread arrived for mopping up or building wraps. We had gone for a three course meal deal and dessert was traditional homemade baklavas of three different kinds. We were so stuffed that we asked for these to be wrapped up "to go." This was no problem. The owner (I didn't catch her name) was warm and welcoming throughout and we stayed to chat to her for a bit at the end. We had a really lovely relaxed evening over these tasty authentic dishes and can't wait to go back or order takeaway again soon from Glasgow's only authentic Lebanese eatery.

Very nice small Middle Eastern market. The food is so fantastic that I don't care if the man…read moredoesn't really talk to me. He was nice enough. I don't see why people would complain about him. Excellent selection the most delicious baba ganoush I've ever had in my whole long life.

I've ventured down this street loads of times, and therefore I *must* have been past Scherezade,…read morebut it was only after reading Steph S's review that it really popped up on my radar. I was visiting Pena nearby, and decided to pop in here for a visit. While this wasn't a 5 star experience in terms of customer service - the guy running the shop is totally fine, he just doesn't really ooze friendliness or warmth - the shop is really a total gem in terms of what they stock. There's a deli counter in the window jam packed with Middle Eastern delights like hummus, baba ganoush, falafel, spicy chickpeas, baked aubergine, olives and samosa. There's a grocery section which again, has a really wide range - couscous, oils, soups, tagines. The store is a little cluttered and if you were looking for something specific, you might want to ask rather than trying to find it. I grabbed a medium sized tub of the baked aubergine/eggplant, and that's what makes this a 5 star review for me. It was rich, juicy and decadent - absolute perfection. Served with some chopped onion, it made for a delicious lunch and didn't need a single thing added to it. It was somewhere around £2 and was enough for one portion, I'd definitely get more when I head back. It's well worth popping in here for a visit and seeing what delights you discover - be adventurous!

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!

We visited the Ubiquitous Chip on the very last night of out 12-nights visit to Scotland...we…read morewanted something definitively Scottish, with excellent food and drink options, and not too stuffy for an upscale spot to eat. That's exactly what we got. We walked to the Chip after visiting the relatively nearby Kelvingrove Museum. It's in a not-too-touristy area with tons of nearby restaurant options and hidden in a little alley (or "close") off Byres Road. There are multiple "venues" within Ubiquitous Chip - 2 bars (The Corner and The Wee...) We ended up at the Wee ahead of our reservation time, and the bartender guided us well with a dram after asking for something he thought was great that we'd have a more difficult time getting back in the States. (Ledaig). Both bars were pretty packed, so we wandered back and forth between the 2 until a spot finally opened at the Wee Pub. Our reservation was for the main dining room (not the Brasserie). There was a lot for us to enjoy as vegetarians. We rolled our own tasting menu with a plate of Scottish cheeses (typically a dessert item on Scottish menus, but we stand by the legitimacy of cheese for dinner). All 5 cheeses were vegetarian (ie no rennet) and served with a nice chutney and 2 different types of in-house-made crackers. It was delightful. We also had the BBQ Carrots dish...it's two carrot chunks, soft-cooked, charred on the outside, served on a delicious bed of sauces with a lovely Indian curry vibe. We got a salad with honey mustard dressing, fennel and shaved celery...it was very fresh and a nice counterpoint to the cheese and carrots. We also got potatoes, which were topped with creme fresh and light herbs. The potatoes were a little dry and light on flavor, but dipped in the creme and also in the leftover sauce from the carrots dish, they did the job. Service was stellar and friendly. Dining in the main restaurant makes you feel like you're outside. There are live plants everywhere, and a ceiling made up of windows like a greenhouse. You can see the brasserie, the more casual restaurant, on the second level (though, honestly, the main restaurant didn't feel unnecessarily stuffy like some fine dining restaurants. This was the perfect place for us to have a final meal in Scotland with plenty of food, drink and friendly service that left the perfect taste in our mouths.

Very cool setting. This place has several different rooms including bars, dining, etc. We dined…read moreat the upstairs garden and missed the opportunity to go to the rooftop because it had closed. The upstairs may look simple in some photos but it has a skylight throughout and you can view the greenery of the main dining floor below. Such a unique setting. If we had energy, we would have gone to the bars. The food included traditional Scottish eats along with modern items like tacos (which we skipped because we come from the land of great Mexican food.) Fav was the trio of traditional "spreads". One was meat, one was carrot, one was potato. You could never guess by description or photo but it was great since I was looking for traditional Irish food. It was farther from our hotel but worth the recommendation by our concierge. A bottle of rose for us was 30 pounds. Easy. Service was only okay for us. Food and atmosphere stood out.

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

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

Yasss - I've got to say, I really, really love the new McPhabbs. See, I was a fan beforehand but…read morenow it's had a refurb and it is looking really slick and lovely. The team behind Finnieston favourite Firebird recently took over so the place has seen quite a lot of changes. Out the front there's new seating which I know will be lovely in the warm weather (when it arrives). Inside is a lot lighter and brighter - I love the colours and there is some really funky embossed wallpaper going on too. They've updated the food menu and seriously, I want to eat it all. But more on that in a minute. The bar menu has changed too so the beers and wine are now a bit cheaper - old McPhabbs had oddly expensive booze but it's nice to see the prices come down. When does that ever happen? Ok, so the food menu. I love this menu and was really excited by everything, but I have to admit I've had the same dish twice now because I loved it that much. Soft. Shell. Crab. Burger. Oh my days. It is as good as it sounds and that's without me telling you that it also has kimchi (spice punch!) and avocado (soothing deliciousness) on it too. It is seriously so good. You need to eat it. At £11 it's at the pricier end of the burger scale but it does come with chips and it's crab! So you can't really complain. Other things on the menu I plan on eating shortly are: beef short rib tacos, fontina mac cheese, Vietnamese summer rolls. There's also a tasty sounding sandwich selection. There's another outside area out the back which is a nice little deck area and the function area downstairs has also seen some changes which I won't spoil for you. You need to go see yourself! So yeh, I've got to say, I am a huge fan of the new McPhabbs and see myself visiting all the time.

I'm sure by now you are sick of reading reviews of the crab burger by now so here's something…read moredifferent... No actually, it's not. That burger is amazing! That crispy seasoned batter is making my mouth water just thinking about it, I can't wait to get it again. The 7 spice fries are great, really well balanced with heat taking its rightful second place to flavour. For dessert I went for, well, not a dessert but a Salted caramel hard shake - glorious. Vanilla and cream leads to a light hit of vodka and the sweet taste of caramel. Winner. Quite content but not willing to let a dessert go to waste I finished off the wife's lemon meringue baked Alaska. The meringue was so silky smooth and the lemon was just the right amount of sharp to compliment it. Thoroughly enjoyed myself and it was made even better by a random folk band having a jam session in the corner.

A very unassuming place from the outside, but inside, a stellar family-run business. From ordering…read moreright through paying the bill, I felt like I'd been invited to a friend's home. The food was excellent, too. Went for their Christmas lunch, and the portions were HUGE. And quite affordable too. Since I was visiting alone, they gave me a full three-course meal for £30. Definitely should check out this place for classic Scottish food and made-at-home feel.

excellent menu choice , beautifully served food first class…read moreScottish food. Best bistro I have been to in a very long time excellent service friendly staff ( Staff that actually looked happy at work) Great atmosphere cant wait to return