RANJIT'S KITCHEN

Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, 0141 423 8222

Friendly family-run Indian. Homespun in a good way.

PORTER & RYE

Argyle Street, Glasgow, 0141 572 1212

Taking the steak house concept to the next level.

OX AND FINCH

Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, 0141 339 8627

Super trendy but very, very good. Hip cuisine.

THE SORN INN

Main Street, Sorn, 01290 551305

Popular country inn with superb cooking and staff.

SICHUAN HOUSE

Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, 0141 333 1788

Fiery but sophisticated Sichuan cuisine.

21212

Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, 0845 222 1212

A Michelin-starred lunch for £30? Unbeatable.

NUMBER 16

16 Byres Road, Glasgow, 0141 339 2544

Stylish neighbourhood favourite. Clever cooking.

TING THAI CARAVAN

Teviot Place, Edinburgh, 0131 225 9801

Invigorating street food. Very busy. Queues likely.

PIG'HALLE

South Street, Perth, 01738 248784

Simple, impeccably cooked French food.

KA KA LOK

St George's Road, Glasgow, 0141 353 6528

Excellent regional Chinese cooking and great staff.

CAFE BREIZH

High Street, Perth, 01738 444427

Authentic French cooking. Perfect for a light lunch.

THE COTTONRAKE BAKERY

Great Western Road, Glasgow, 07910 282040

Artisan pies, crostini and amazing cakes.

BOATH HOUSE

Auldearn, Nairn, 01667 454896

Michelin-starred mansion. Friendly, good prices.

THE PEAT INN

By Cupar, 01334 840206

Michelin magic with brilliant bargain lunch.

THE POTTING SHED AT INSHRIACH

By Aviemore, 01540 651287

Cakes, buns, birds and scenery.

BRIAN MAULE AT CHARDON D'OR

West Regent Street, Glasgow, 0141 248 3801

Classic, steady and now more affordable.

THE GARDENER'S COTTAGE

Royal Terrace Gdns, Edinburgh, 0131 558 1221

Elbow to elbow for Edinburgh's coolest chow.

BRAIDWOODS

Drumastle Mill Cottage, Dalry, 01294 833544

Quaint country cottage flying the Michelin flag.