Restaurant Reviews

RON MACKENNA

Four Seasons restaurant, Stockwell Street, Glasgow

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This little restaurant is a gem - despite my oh-so predictable ordering blunder
Four Seasons, Stockwell Street, Glasgow. It’s a momentarily confusing place the Four Seasons. The decor is very clean, plain, the odd Vietnamese flourish here and there but not in the way of the tiresome and fake theme restaurants currently popping up at a city centre near you.

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Gerard Richardson

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The Kirkhouse Inn Strathblane

The Kirkhouse Inn Strathblane

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An Darna Stirling

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Sole Club, Glasgow

Sole Club, Glasgow

There's a few early hiccups but this classy £25 four-course meal is a total bargain

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Gerard Richardson

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Dennistoun Bar-b-que

1

This restaurant does one thing few other places in Scotland can

The Haylynn Canteen on Dumbarton Road in Glasgow

The Haylynn Canteen on Dumbarton Road in Glasgow

1

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La Masa, 26a Renfield Street, Glasgow. In foreground is the pork belly skewer with guajillo salsa and chicharrones

La Masa, 26a Renfield Street, Glasgow. In foreground is the pork belly skewer with guajillo salsa and chicharrones

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'Weeks later, I'm still dreaming of Edinbane Lodge and the Isle of Skye'

'Weeks later, I'm still dreaming of Edinbane Lodge and the Isle of Skye'

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'Weeks later, I'm still dreaming of Edinbane Lodge and the Isle of Skye'

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People eating food from The Olive Tree, a Chinese restaurant at the Savoy Market, Savoy Centre, Glasgow

People eating food from The Olive Tree, a Chinese restaurant at the Savoy Market, Savoy Centre, Glasgow

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Gerard Richardson

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Drinking port in summer? I did and it was wonderful

Salandini's in Hyndland, Glasgow. Picture Gordon Terris

Salandini's in Hyndland, Glasgow. Picture Gordon Terris

Ron Mackenna: The pasta in this restaurant is silkier than a George Best chat up line

Piggs Bruntsfield in Edinburgh

Piggs Bruntsfield in Edinburgh

Ron Mackenna: I'd love to give it more than 5/5 for service - but I'm not allowed

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Gerard Richardson

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Brett, Glasgow, is tiny but mighty

Ron Mackenna: This restaurant must have the best atmosphere in Scotland

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Gerard Richardson

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La Bodega, Glasgow

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Peebles Hydro double room

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Rumi, 96-98 Hope St, Glasgow. Photograph by Colin Mearns

Rumi, 96-98 Hope St, Glasgow. Photograph by Colin Mearns

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The Giffnock Cafe: Gordon Terris

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Aye Eat, Inverness

Aye Eat, Inverness

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Zhima on St Vincent Place in Glasgow

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Cafe Tehran in Glasgow

Cafe Tehran in Glasgow

'This cafe is a little out-there, a little wacky, yet totally family run. I loved it'

Does this luxury hotel offer the bottomless best brunch buffet in Scotland?

Does this luxury hotel offer the bottomless best brunch buffet in Scotland?

Does this luxury hotel offer the best bottomless brunch buffet in Scotland?

Skua, 49 St Stephen St, Edinburgh

Skua, 49 St Stephen St, Edinburgh

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DunDun Xiang, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow

DunDun Xiang, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow

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Suresh and Sons The Kitchen

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Thai Bar & Restaurant in Shawlands

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Namak Mandi, Glasgow

Namak Mandi, Glasgow

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Henry’s Cafe Bar and Restaurant, Abbot Street, Shawlands, Glasgow. Picture: Gordon Terris

Henry’s Cafe Bar and Restaurant, Abbot Street, Shawlands, Glasgow. Picture: Gordon Terris

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The Malletsheugh in Newton Mearns

The Malletsheugh in Newton Mearns

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'This is the sort of old-school Indian restaurant I had forgotten existed. Lovely'

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Kora by Tom Kitchin

Kora by Tom Kitchin

It's posh and cool so why did Tom Kitchin's latest place leave Ron Mackenna cold?

5

'It's one of Scotland's hottest restaurants but, woah there, it is pricey'

Harvester, Hillington industrial estate

Harvester, Hillington industrial estate

1

My trip to the local Harvester ended in a Mexican stand-off over dessert

Goat in the Tree

Goat in the Tree

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'Your table was booked for 6.45pm, sir' Considering it’s 7.30pm this could be awkward

Bombaywalla, Glasgow

Bombaywalla, Glasgow

‘The food is simple and decent but it needs sparkle. It all felt a little awkward’

Eighty-Eight restaurant at 88 Dumbarton Road, Partick, Glasgow

Eighty-Eight restaurant at 88 Dumbarton Road, Partick, Glasgow

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‘Tiny tables, tinier kitchen. But crikey – this is food I want to be eating'

As restaurant chains wither, this is still down with the kids. I’m not sure why...

Papardelle with wild mushroom and truffle at Il Pastaio in Glasgow's St Vincent Street. Picture: Gordon Terris

Papardelle with wild mushroom and truffle at Il Pastaio in Glasgow's St Vincent Street. Picture: Gordon Terris

Here’s the problem. Great service, bright decor but the pasta is a hit and miss

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