Fanny Trollopes

Handpicked for you – curated deals for 5pm customers

Way back in the mists of time, long before the first waxed moustache was spotted in Finnieston, Fanny Trollopes was serving well-cooked, Scottish produce at affordable prices.

It still is.

Pay homage to this Finnieston pioneer with today’s Handpicked Deal on a delicious four course lunch for two.

Fanny Trollopes opened in 2004. Serving seasonal, locally sourced food, it quickly became a firm favourite with locals.

These days, people travel from all over the city to eat in this cosy little bistro.

Lunch with friends or family

Perfect for a family lunch, today’s Handpicked Deal is for two people to have a four course lunch at Fanny Trollopes.

The offer is available from noon to 3.30pm on Fridays and Saturdays and from noon to 4pm on Sundays.

Seasonal availability may sometimes mean minor changes but your menu will look a lot like this:

To begin

Amuse bouche

Starters

_Freshly made soup of the day with crusty bread _

Kedgeree spring roll with smoked haddock & salmon, saffron mayo

Chargrilled halloumi, sherry vinegar Puy lentils, curried cauliflower purée

Crispy pork belly, Stornoway black pudding, apple slaw, cider gel

Main courses

Pan-seared Ayrshire chicken supreme, chicken liver and spring onion arancini, sun-dried tomato, cream sauce

Freshly caught fish of the day – please ask for details

Six-hour, slow-braised ox cheek, Parmesan gnocchi, butternut squash purée, wilted spinach, red wine jus

Roast sweet potato, red pepper, courgette & baby spinach curry, coconut rice & crispy paratha

Dessert

Lemon drizzle cake, posset, curd & blueberry compote

Flourless chocolate star anise cake, homemade tamarind ice cream

Rhubarb fool, honeycomb, pomegranate with a fruit biscotti

Happy guests

Fanny Trollopes has long been a 5pm favourite. More than 600 of you have given it a whopping combined rating of 4.5/5. Which makes it one of the best rated restaurants on 5pm Dining. These reviews are typical:

‘Outstanding. Loved the food, atmosphere and service, we will be back soon.’ Rating 5/5

‘Another wonderful meal. This was my second time to Fanny Trollopes in as many months and it was another lovely meal. Excellent service, delicious food and lovely wine. No complaints and I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a place for dinner in Finnieston.’ Rating 5/5

Good food, good company

Of course, you are welcome to buy a handful of this Handpicked Deal and enjoy a lazy weekend lunch with friends and family.

We can think of nothing better than a great lunch – fine food and good chat with our nearest and dearest.

Having said that, we’re also tempted to take a half day on Friday and get the weekend started with a splendid lunch at Fanny Trollopes.