10 places to eat... black pudding
To some it's the food of kings - a succulent, tasty delicacy worthy of great praise... to others it's the devil's food. What can't be disputed is black pudding's rare ability to be eaten at breakfast, lunch or dinner. Here's Yelp's guide to the black stuff in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Cafezique
70-72 Hyndland Street, Glasgow West End
If it's black pudding for breakfast you fancy, here you can get the big breakfast with two poached eggs, two sausages, potato scone, toast, beans, two rashers of bacon, tomato, mushroom... and of course black pudding!
The Dogs
110 Hanover Street, New Town, Edinburgh
Sara C is "in love with this restaurant!" Her "black pudding hash with a fried duck egg was gorgeous. The menu changes fairly regularly but anyone who is a fan of hearty fare served with perhaps a bit of a twist should take note of The Dogs."
Number 16
16 Byres Road, Glasgow West End
Emma D loves the 'creative menu' where you'll find pork belly served with Stornoway black pudding croquette, white onion marmalade, celeriac puree and spiced apple sauce.
The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate Close, Old Town, Edinburgh
After much careful research, Magnus H "almost always orders the black haggis bonbons to start with, as they are a great and easily shareable haggis/black pudding treat for people who are curious."
The Butterfly & The Pig
152 Bath Street, Glasgow City Centre
Kathryn J raves about the 'black pudding salad' with apples, bacon, Parmesan and a wee fried quails egg on top! Served as a starter or a main, she says this place is 'cosy, comfy, quaint and eclectic'.
The Bon Vivant
55 Thistle Street, New Town, Edinburgh
"Bon Vivant has a wonderful intimate atmosphere, with dark paneled walls and candles in wine bottles on the tables. I absolutely recommend the black pudding with homemade tomato relish, it's divine!" - Kelly F
The Grill Room
29 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow City Centre
Here you'll find black pudding in the mixed grill alongside bacon, pork link, lamb chop and a poached egg - a meat lover's delight! Roisin K describes the restaurant as 'classy yet relaxed'.
L'Escargot Blanc
17 Queensferry St, New Town, Edinburgh
If you're looking to try it with a twist, Jenny L's "French Black Pudding was something quite different to british black pudding. It looked like a sausage, and was a huge serving. It had more of a meaty, fatty texture and taste too, and was scrumptious with the calvados-soaked stewed apples."
Where the Monkey Sleeps
182 West Regent Street, Glasgow City Centre
London Yelper Jurgen D proclaims: 'Stornoway black pudding, chorizo, goats cheese and carmamelised onions packed on a bagel is genius!'
Victor & Carina Contini Ristorante
103 George Street, New Town, Edinburgh
Start the day off right! Alex R notes, this spot is "excellent for breakfast and for coffee meetings. I would suggest the filled focaccia as they are an awesome start to the day! Especially black pudding and poached egg which is now my standard."
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