Malmaison Glasgow

What’s the worst Christmas cracker joke?

We would suggest this:

What do you call a dinosaur wearing tight shoes? My-foot-is-saurus!

Terrible. We know.

Much more likely to raise a smile is today’s Big Deal on a delicious festive meal for two at Chez Mal brasserie in Glasgow’s Malmaison.

Atmospheric restaurant

The building was originally a Greek Orthodox church and the atmospheric restaurant sits in what used to be the crypt.

With a glittering domed ceiling; vibrant murals of Glasgow’s industrial heritage and relaxed brasserie-style service, Chez Mal is a cosmopolitan, city centre venue.

Adjacent to the brasserie, Mal Bar is cool hangout which is decorated with Pop Art. Craft beer, cocktails and a carefully chosen wine list all add to the bar’s charms.

Two course menu

Available for dinner, Sunday to Thursday, and for lunch on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, the offer is for two people to each have the two course festive menu below.

This Big Deal also includes a glass of Prosecco or a Malmaison cocktail for each guest – the perfect way to get your party started.

Starters

Sweet potato, parsnip, coconut & cardamom soup

Roquefort, endive and mulled wine-poached pear salad with caramelised pecan nuts

Chicken liver parfait, winter fruit chutney, toasted brioche

Smoked mackerel, roast beetroots, horseradish crème fraîche

Mains

Ballotine of free range turkey, prosciutto, cranberry and orange stuffing, bread sauce and cranberry compôte, roast potatoes, honey roasted baby parsnips & Chantenay carrots

Shepherd’s pie, slow braised lamb shoulder, cumin carrots

Smoked haddock fish cake, buttered spinach, Burford brown poached egg, lemon Hollandaise sauce

Pumpkin and chestnut ravioli, chive butter sauce & amoretti crumb

Desserts

Steamed Christmas pudding, brandy custard

Sticky toffee pudding, pecan caramel sauce & vanilla ice cream

Classic vanilla crème brûlée

Cheese selection – Cropwell Stilton, Brie de Nagis, Reblochon & Westcombe Cheddar crackers & damson jelly

Happy diners

Chez Mal brasserie has lots of admirers of their 5pm Dining page. Edited for length, this is what a couple of recent visitors wrote about their experiences:

‘Excellent food and service! The food was delicious and very well presented. Great flavour combinations! The service was spot on too.’ Rating 5/5

‘Brilliant deal. Food was superb. Great choices. Staff really helpful. Great value for the price.’ Rating 5/5

Christmas celebration

This Big Deal in the stylish Chez Mal would be ideal for a works lunch or night out. It would also be fantastic for a festive meal with friends or family.

Just keep the cracker jokes to yourself.