Restaurant Reviews

Ron Mackenna

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Bobbing boats and salty sea dogs all add to the allure of this harbour restaurant

The thing about the Dory is, it could easily be so twee and even – yes – so annoying being a bistro and an art gallery at the same time, which is honestly, rarely a good combo.

"Best kebab in Scotland? In here? Seriously?", Ron Mackenna's review

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Ron Mackenna 'These ancient walls hold Scotland’s best local restaurant. According to somebody...'

7 things to do in stunning Highland village Plockton where classic horror was filmed

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Ron Mackenna review Our jerk patties are on wooden boards. Greggs should make these, says Joe

Ron Mackenna I’m eating torikara in a secret basement thanks to a reader’s tip. Good shout, Frank

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Ron Mackenna: Are we in Mexico? In a sea of culinary fakes this feels like real deal

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'Not being familiar with Yemeni food I make a schoolboy error' - Ron Mackenna review

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Ron Mackenna's review 'The sommelier is Hollywood handsome. Fairy dust is adrift. Am I in a movie set?'

"The food’s here. Did I forget to mention out loud that it’s vegan?"

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As Southern soul food hits Glasgow, I'm working up courage to try shrimp and grits

"It’s expensive at £190 a head but think of it as a culinary Champions League final"

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The meat is full-flavoured, superb. Is it meant to be this blackened on the outside?

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'It's different. I'm just not sure it's different in a good way' - Restaurant review

A waiter drifts by. Everything OK? Well, seeing as how you ask ... Restaurant review

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'I’m reminded of those Findus pancakes we used to get as kids' - Ron Mackenna review

An English chip-shop chain in the full-fat, beating heart of Glasgow? That’s brave

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Can you spot the tourists here for the Michelin star? Ron Mackenna restaurant review

'Ten whole fine-dining courses for £30' - Ron Mackenna's restaurant review

'Scotland's chippies are disappearing. We mustn't lose them,' says Ron Mackenna

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Ron Mackenna: 'The waiter looms up to check everything is all right. I lie...'

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Check me. A Michelin star lands and I’m here already. But where’s everyone else?

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Ron Mackenna: Stravaigin is back with mega pub chain owners. So is it still as good?

All hail the king of kebabs - Ron Mackenna reviews two Glasgow street food sensations

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'This is Scottish Restaurant of the Year, apparently. Hmm' - Ron Mackenna's review

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Ron Mackenna: 'I’m hearing 1970s school disco vibes but the hummus is a work of art'

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'Dom Joly needs to get on this! The chicken katsu is delicious!' Ron Mackenna review

Check your plus fours in at the door. Ron Mackenna review - ‘Gleneagles in the city’

'This place is bursting with happy, noisy life' – Ron Mackenna's restaurant review

'Those pastries are delicious. Oops, I’ve just eaten all four' Ron Mackenna's review

'Menu is interesting but the food, I can taco it or leave it' – Ron Mackenna's review

Scotland's best restaurants - Ron Mackenna's pick of the year

'A good restaurant masquerading as a dull one' - Ron Mackenna's review

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'It takes 31 minutes to order and eat six dishes', Ron Mackenna's review

Ron Mackenna: 'I found the last Wimpy – and I loved it'

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"A burst of Middle Eastern magic," Ron Mackenna's review

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Ron Mackenna: Secret police rumours aside, they make a fantastic Char Siu

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"Outside, the storm rages as I sit by a log fire scooping out hot buttery langoustine," Ron Mackenna's review

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"In a captivating blur the dishes come. But what is a kingfish? I ask Mr Google", Ron Mackenna's review

Ron Mackenna "The decadent decor says ‘dark-side pricing’ before you even open the menu", Ron Mackenna's review

Ron Mackenna Review: 'Suddenly we’re in the land of the big bao bun – and look how much we are eating'

"No bisque, no octopus ... but the seafood fairy has waved his magic lobster wand" - Ron Mackenna's restaurant review

We drive 200 miles for lunch. Was it worth the trip? Yes, Ron Mackenna's review

'How Coldplay derailed my evening meal', Ron Mackenna's review

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'Under a Glasgow sky, the sun may not be hot but this biryani is raging ', Ron Mackenna's restaurant review

"Appetising food, deftly seasoned but the service is hovering on the edge of reason", Ron Mackenna's review

'No passengers are allowed just short, sharp flavour bombs exploding all over the palate' - Ron Mackenna's restaurant review

'Don’t rely on the sat nav to find it, but it’s worth it to discover this gem in the suburbs' Ron Mackenna's review

'Britain's best burger? Right here in Glasgow?' Ron Mackenna's restaurant review

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Panang, Glasgow – Ron Mackenna's restaurant review

Italian sensation opens first UK branch in Jamie Oliver's old Glasgow gaff. Ron Mackenna's restaurant review

'I shake my head at the bill. Crikey that was cheap' – Ron Mackenna's restaurant review

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'This new restaurant should be a major hit' – Ron Mackenna's eating out review

'Staggering. Impressive. Memorable' – Restaurant critic Ron Mackenna blown away by Glasgow restaurant