Café Gandolfi

Glasgow

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Café Gandolfi

One of the first modern Scottish restaurants in Glasgow that has been in business since 1979, and is still going strong. Celtic proverbs and a cosy all-wood interior adorn the space.

Dining

Scottish cuisine is all about simplicity and locally-sourced ingredients, reason why so many restaurants pride themselves in serving seafood fished in Scottish waters. When in Glasgow, try the iconic Scottish haggis - a meat, turnips ("neeps") and potatoes ("tatties") dish traditionally prepared in sheep's stomach (today mostly replaced by artificial sausage casing). For dessert, try the shortbread - a biscuit with rather high butter and sugar content. The choice of eateries can get overwhelming, as there is an infinite number of good restaurants in the city. Most of the trendy and stylish restaurants are located in the elegant West End or in the neo-hip Merchant City.

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Tiffney's Steakhouse

Tiffney's Steakhouse

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Bibi's Cantina

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The Ubiquitous Chip

The Ubiquitous Chip

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Stravaigin

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Gamba

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Bothy

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Cail Bruich

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Café Gandolfi

One of the first modern Scottish restaurants in Glasgow that has been in business since 1979, and is still going strong. Celtic proverbs and a cosy all-wood interior adorn the …

Nanakusa

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Opium

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Mother India

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This hip vegan eatery is know for its incredibly reasonable pricing policy. All menu items are completely meat-and-dairy-free, with a special lunch menu available. DJs play every week, and Sundays are reserved for live jazz. Try the classic (vegan) burger and a pint …

Crabshakk

This tiny seafood restaurant has been on the radar of diners in the know for a long while. The seafood served here - from oysters to fish - is some of the freshest and of superb quality. It tends to get rather busy but there are always seats at the bar reserved for walk-ins …

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The Hanoi Bike Shop

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Lychee Oriental

Lychee Oriental

Lychee Oriental offers a sophisticated dining experience in the heart of Glasgow. This is a place where you can enjoy oriental fine dining, dishes like roast duck with ginger and onion, Szechuan beef and wok fried crispy scallop. The great food and staff create an unforgettable dining …

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