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163 West Nile Street, G1 2RL
City Centre, Glasgow
Cuisine: Italian
Di Maggio’s Theatreland is close to Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall and is popular with audience members and performers alike. The restaurant’s proximity to other venues also make Di Maggio’s Theatreland a magnet for cinema and theatre-goers looking to enjoy a pre- or post-show meal.
12-16 St. Vincent Place, G1 2EU
Cuisine: Steaks & Grill
Housed in the beautifully restored booking offices of a former shipping company, The Anchor Line is a stunning restaurant and bar on St Vincent Place. Featuring an elegant Art Deco interior and fascinating Anchor Line memorabilia, the restaurant is designed to celebrate the Glasgow to New York ocean voyages of the 1920s and 30s. The cocktail list mirrors the glamour of that era.
48-52 Constitution Street, EH6 6RS
Leith, Edinburgh
Cuisine: British, Vegetarian/Vegan, Modern
A good-looking hangout, The Constitution Bar is, not surprisingly, on Leith’s Constitution Street. Stripped stone walls, clever lighting and simple, comfy seating give it a contemporary feel. Live music, plenty of sports and a great selection of interesting beers from Scotland and beyond mean that it always has a buzz about it. The outside seating is popular for al fresco beer-supping when the sun is out.
32 Crichton Place, EH7 4NY
Cuisine: European, Italian, Vegetarian/Vegan
This cosy deli and cafe has a loyal clientele who appreciate the cooking and the ambience created by Sicily’s Dragotta family. Located on Crighton Street, Leith Walk, Gaia offers home-style Italian and Sicilian specialities. Many would nominate Gaia for the title of Edinburgh’s best coffee makers and the sofa by the window is a prime spot for sipping an espresso and watching the Walk’s reliably colourful street life.
12 New Street, PA1 1XY
Paisley, Renfrewshire
Cuisine: British
Casual Scottish dining in Paisley Opened in the summer of 2015, The Weavers Table Kitchen and Larder is a casual Scottish bistro on Paisley’s New Street. The decor is simple but comfortable and the welcome is always warm.
The Palm Court Hotel , AB15 7YX
City Centre, Aberdeen
The Bothy is in The Palm Court Hotel on Aberdeen’s Seafield Road. A handsome space with feature lighting and fashionable tiled walls, it serves food with a distinct Scottish accent.
10 Gillespie Place, EH10 4HS
Tollcross, Edinburgh
Cuisine: Far Eastern, Japanese, Sushi
Grown out of a street food business, Harajuku Kitchen is an informal and sunny Japanese restaurant. The sushi and sashimi may be the stars but the other sections of the menu have much to recommend. The noodle soups and noodle stir fries are always popular while others prefer dishes like the teriyaki chicken; panko-breaded pork with Japanese curry or the mixed tempura. The popcorn flavoured green tea is fun.
272-274 Morrison Street, EH3 8DT
Haymarket, Gorgie & Dalry, Edinburgh
Cuisine: Indian, Seafood, Vegetarian/Vegan
Ignite is an Indian restaurant on Morrison Street in Edinburgh’s West End. The warm, rich decor reflects the warm welcome which the staff extend to their customers. Linen table cloths and highly polished glasses demonstrate Ignite’s ambitions to offer a sophisticated dining experience. Ideal for a business lunch, romantic dinner or a group celebration, Ignite enjoys a convenient Haymarket location.
Wicked Lounge , G1 1LD
Merchant City, Glasgow
Cuisine: Eclectic, Gastro Pub
Wicked Lounge is an independently owned, late night music lounge on Candleriggs in Glasgow’s Merchant City. It is a sophisticated spot with hints of a vintage speakeasy about the decor. During the day, the huge windows let the sunlight flood in. As well as relaxing daytime live music, there is lots of evening entertainment including an open mike night, quiz night and late night bands on Friday and Saturday.
Mercure Edinburgh Quay, EH3 8DQ
Cuisine: British, Scottish
Hoolets is an innovative and lively Scottish restaurant located within the new Edinburgh Quay Mercure Hotel on Gardners Crescent. Décor is light and airy, combining classic and contemporary touches. Attracting a varied clientele of locals, tourists and business travellers, the accent is strongly Scottish, with the emphasis on the finest local produce.
284 Bonnington Road, EH6 5BE
Cuisine: British, Modern, Gastro Pub
Launched in early 2013, The Bonnington in between Leith Walk and Ferry Road has quickly won a loyal customer base in the Bonnington area. A local pub, it offers regular live music, quiz nights and great bar comfort food – all served with a smile and some cheery banter. On the crossroads of Pilrig Street, Bonnington, Broughton and Newhaven Roads, The Bonnington is a cracking neighbourhood bar which also has a children’s licence until 22:00.
27 Washington Street, G3 8AZ
Cuisine: British, Bistros & Brasseries
Part of the Hallmark Glasgow Hotel on Washington Street, The Brasserie is an informal and welcoming space which is open to locals and hotel residents for lunch and dinner.
15 Busby Road, G76 7RB
South Side, Glasgow
Opened in 2014, Michaelangelo’s is a contemporary Italian restaurant in Clarkston. The team have a long and distinguished pedigree in Glasgow’s Italian restaurants and the experience shines through in the welcome and on the plate. The nine metre picture wall is a striking feature but the star of the show is the superb food produced by the kitchen.
18-24 Deanhaugh Street, EH4 1LY
Stockbridge, Edinburgh
Refurbished in 2015, this candlelit basement restaurant on Deanhaugh Street stands out from many of the city’s other Italians restaurants. Compact and cosy rather than extensive, it is an intimate space for a romantic dinner or a good conversation with old friends.
5 Hamilton Place, EH3 5BA
Cuisine: Indian
A popular fixture on the Stockbridge restaurant scene since the mid-Eighties, Lancers Brasserie serves Bengali and North Indian dishes. Decorated in a contemporary style, this Hamilton Place restaurant has three dining rooms, all with a regimental theme. As well as the Officers’ Club private dining room, there is the main Lancers’ Mess and the Regiment Club which features a large mural of Bengali cavalry.
61-65 Glassford Street, G1 1UG
Cuisine: Gastro Pub
Warehouse is an airy cocktail bar, informal restaurant and all-day hangout in the Merchant City, offering everything from a revitalising breakfast to a nightcap cocktail. Huge windows provide plenty of natural light to a contemporary space with chic, understated décor, simple furnishings and an open plan kitchen. It’s the ideal rendezvous for a lunchtime catch up or an after work chillout, with live music most nights.
14-16 Stewart Street, G62 6BW
Bearsden & Milngavie, Glasgow
Cuisine: International
Located on Stewart Street in Milngavie, Cyan is a smart, modern space which offers casual dining featuring flavours from around the world. Whether at the bar, in the dining space or in the upstairs Sky suite, the striking, elementary colour scheme and clean, minimalist design prove that less is more. Special events, including tribute nights, mean that Cyan is never dull.
Silverburn, G53 6QR
near Glasgow, Glasgow
Cuisine: Thai
Pronounced ‘tycoon’, the Thaikhun in Glasgow’s Silverburn Centre is a casual Thai restaurant from the owners of Chaophraya Thai Restaurant group. Decked out with diverse Thai bric-a-brac and featuring open kitchens, Thaikhun is designed to feel like a bustling Bangkok street restaurant.
18 Eyre Place, EH3 5EP
West End, Edinburgh
Cuisine: European, International, Scottish
New Chapter Restaurant opened on Edinburgh’s Eyre Place in the autumn of 2015. A cosy spot with large windows to the street, a semi-open kitchen and two private dining rooms, it is popular with local residents as well as visitors from other parts of the city.
19 West Nile Street, G1 2PS
Cuisine: Tearooms & Desserts, Bistros & Brasseries
This West Nile Street branch of Patisserie Valerie is part of a very successful group of restaurants which started in London’s Soho in the 1920s. Beautiful hand-made cakes were at the heart of Patisserie Valerie in the beginning and their magnificent window displays continue to draw customers in the 21st century. Once past the window display, the West Nile Street branch opens out into three airy and bright seating spaces – all perfect for a quick coffee and a cake or a sit-down meal spread over several courses.
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