Isle Of Bute Saint Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 (edited) Braidwoods - Farmhouse just outside Dalry holding a Michelin star. Don't think I have eaten nosh this good for such a reasonable price anywhere. They must also pick the wines carefully as I have yet to taste a bad one yet,wines starting at 12 pounds. Needs to be booked well in advance which tells it's own story Mar Hall Restaurant - Bishopton. This one is for special occasions very nice food within this five star resort. Mother India - Glasgow. Indian food at it's best. The only thing I don't like is you feel you have to hurry up so they can get the next guests in. The Buttery - Glasgow this restaurant with an icon name. When I was training as a chef back in the 70's this was the place. Now under the stewardship of two fat ladies who are keeping the good name up. Beautiful decor is worth a mention Inver Cottage - Sits on the banks of Loch fyne with stunning views in the middle of nowhere. Food is superb and one of the few places I have been where I wanted to try everything on the menu. Edited August 3, 2010 by Lochwinnoch Saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankin_panda Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Braidwoods - Farmhouse just outside Dalry holding a Michelin star. Don't think I have eaten nosh this good for such a reasonable price anywhere. They must also pick the wines carefully as I have yet to taste a bad one yet,wines starting at 12 pounds. Needs to be booked well in advance which tells it's own story Mar Hall Restaurant - Bishopton. This one is for special occasions very nice food within this five star resort. Mother India - Glasgow. Indian food at it's best. The only thing I don't like is you feel you have to hurry up so they can get the next guests in. The Buttery - Glasgow this restaurant with an icon name. When I was training as a chef back in the 70's this was the place. Now under the stewardship of two fat ladies who are keeping the good name up. Beautiful decor is worth a mention Inver Cottage - Sits on the banks of Loch fyne with stunning views in the middle of nowhere. Food is superb and one of the few places I have been where I wanted to try everything on the menu. Canny mans, up the Braes somwhere - Just a nice wee place where you can go for a decent meal in a nice relaxed atmosphere. Great service. Generous prices. The Caffe Continental, Gourock - Nothing too fancy but just a good wee place where the resteraunt overlooks the water, the service is great and there is a decent bar too. Di Maggio's, City Centre - Again, decent prices and good food. I know it's a chain.... but Chiquito's, love it!!! Love mexican food, one at xscape and key!! Mirage in paisley, great Indian food!!!! Buffet is a bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The one Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Canny mans, up the Braes somwhere - Just a nice wee place where you can go for a decent meal in a nice relaxed atmosphere. Great service. Generous prices. The Caffe Continental, Gourock - Nothing too fancy but just a good wee place where the resteraunt overlooks the water, the service is great and there is a decent bar too. Di Maggio's, City Centre - Again, decent prices and good food. I know it's a chain.... but Chiquito's, love it!!! Love mexican food, one at xscape and key!! Mirage in paisley, great Indian food!!!! Buffet is a bargain! Everyone of them is pish!!!!imo ofcourse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The one Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 (edited) 1 piccolo mondo Glasgow,just amazing.http://www.piccolomondo.co.uk/menu.php?id=101 2 balbirs route 77 the best indian in Scotland by far. http://www.balbirsrestaurants.co.uk/route77_home.html 3 The ship in,when you want some nice Scottish food. 4 To follow 5 To follow Edited August 3, 2010 by The one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 (edited) Braidwoods - Farmhouse just outside Dalry holding a Michelin star. Don't think I have eaten nosh this good for such a reasonable price anywhere. They must also pick the wines carefully as I have yet to taste a bad one yet,wines starting at 12 pounds. Needs to be booked well in advance which tells it's own story Mar Hall Restaurant - Bishopton. This one is for special occasions very nice food within this five star resort. Mother India - Glasgow. Indian food at it's best. The only thing I don't like is you feel you have to hurry up so they can get the next guests in. The Buttery - Glasgow this restaurant with an icon name. When I was training as a chef back in the 70's this was the place. Now under the stewardship of two fat ladies who are keeping the good name up. Beautiful decor is worth a mention Inver Cottage - Sits on the banks of Loch fyne with stunning views in the middle of nowhere. Food is superb and one of the few places I have been where I wanted to try everything on the menu. Have been to Mar Hall and as you say it's expensive, but well worth it for a special occasion. Agree with you on Mother India too.Went there for the first time a couple of months ago and it was better than any Indian Restaurant I've been in previously and I've been in a lot over the years. Another one for a special occasion is The Lochgreen Hotel in Troon.Went there as part of my wife's 40th and had a fantastic meal. Café Andaluz (City centre) is one of my favourites.I know the tapas aren't that authentic, in comparison to the real thing,but the black pudding and chorizo sauteéd in a spicy tomato sauce dish is a truly magnificent dish. It's a tie between The Italian Kitchen and The Battlefield Rest for the remaining spot.Both do a high standard of very tasty Italian food,but the latter does more authentic Italian food. The Italian Kitchen though, does enormous portions as well as excellent food.IIRC, both do Peroni red which is an excellent beer. P.S.If anyone hasn't tried The Blair on Lochlibo Road, Auchentiber (formerly The Blair Tavern) since it's been done up, they should.It's excellent and does sizeable portions too.Book up,even if you're going for lunch. Edited August 3, 2010 by FTOF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted August 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 (edited) Canny mans, up the Braes somwhere - Just a nice wee place where you can go for a decent meal in a nice relaxed atmosphere. Great service. Generous prices. Days gone by it was called the Paraffin Lamp In Lugton. The ship in,when you want some nice Scottish food. Down the front in Irvine ? Yes great bar meals in there balbirs route 77 Need to try that one. Have you tried Mother India ? I am regretting not putting in our clubs own hospitality. Good old home cooking and plenty of it along with snacks. Topped up with free booze while tasking in a Saints game has to be strongly recommended. Would love to meet up with fellow BAWA posters at a hospitality day. Think that would be good fun Edited August 3, 2010 by Lochwinnoch Saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 the last time i was at mother india it was bring your own swally is it still the same? brunos chippy at the west end the east end cafe ronnies steak bar the regal cafe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted August 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Another one for a special occasion is The Lochgreen Hotel in Troon.Went there as part of my wife's 40th and had a fantastic meal. I have heard that's a very good place one my wife keeps mentioning.Who knows I might get my fixed odds up soon. black pudding and chorizo sauteéd in a spicy tomato sauce dish is a truly magnificent dish. I love snaky food and that sounds absolutely delicious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 the last time i was at mother india it was bring your own swally is it still the same? Happily it is, and I took full advantage of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted August 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 the last time i was at mother india it was bring your own swally is it still the same? brunos chippy at the west end the east end cafe ronnies steak bar the regal cafe It's licensed now, Mother India that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 It's licensed now, Mother India that is However, you can still bring your own swally for a very reasonable corkage charge: £1.95 per bottle of wine or four bottles of beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 (edited) Shish Mahal - My fav Indian by a mile. Been to pretty much all the so called big name ones in town but they don't come close to this IMO. Ho Wong - Quality, streets ahead of the much raved about Amber Regent L'Ariosto - Top Italian food Strathearn Gleneagles - Best of quality Cherry & Heather - This place is just off Paisley Road West at Cessnock (has about 4 seats). It's really a take-away place for lunch but they also do outside catering. Their food is top quality and highly recommended. Edited August 3, 2010 by davidg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebrakid Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Braidwoods - Farmhouse just outside Dalry holding a Michelin star. Don't think I have eaten nosh this good for such a reasonable price anywhere. They must also pick the wines carefully as I have yet to taste a bad one yet,wines starting at 12 pounds. Needs to be booked well in advance which tells it's own story had a terrible exprience at a family do (no good for vegetarians that night even with prior warning) Mar Hall Restaurant - Bishopton. This one is for special occasions very nice food within this five star resort. have to take your word for this one Mother India - Glasgow. Indian food at it's best. The only thing I don't like is you feel you have to hurry up so they can get the next guests in. prefer Balbir on Church St relaxed and better food The Buttery - Glasgow this restaurant with an icon name. When I was training as a chef back in the 70's this was the place. Now under the stewardship of two fat ladies who are keeping the good name up. Beautiful decor is worth a mention head chef is a buddie what did you expect!!!! should be No 1 on everyones list Inver Cottage - Sits on the banks of Loch fyne with stunning views in the middle of nowhere. Food is superb and one of the few places I have been where I wanted to try everything on the menu. It's good but only if your not the nominated driver since distance seems to play no part i would add The Creel, St Margrets Hope, Orkney fantastic fresh fish Two Fat Ladies 88 dumbarton Road small, intimate new decor brings a smile to the dourest face (and i can walk to it )(table booked for 9.30) and for Bar Meals Tweedies in Grasmere,Lake District The Oyster Bar, Easdale Di Maggio's!!!!!!!! once witnessed a member of staff being sacked in front of the whole Restaurant i'll never go back (there are way's no matter what the crime humiliation is never one of them) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankin_panda Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Everyone of them is pish!!!!imo ofcourse. Thank f**k i'm no easy offended lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin M Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Mother India Cafe, Glasgow - Love the main restaurant too but this place does it tapas style, which means you get to try loads of different things. Their Lamb Saag is amazing. I like the Balbirs restaurants and Shish Mahal is also good but Mother India still at the top of the tree for me. Battlefield Rest, Glasgow - cannot go there without having the Crostini Bonco to start, it's crostini in a white wine cream sauce with bacon prawns and mussels. Love it. Great atmosphere and lovely food all round. Greek Golden Kebab, Glasgow - Great little place in Battlefield that has been there since the 70s and probably not changed since! It's tiny and the inside is a bit tacky with plastic vine leaves and fairly lights but that adds to its charm. The food is amazing though, you can get a "Mezedes" banquet option which will let you try loads of different things from the menu, most of which are delicious. Red Onion, Glasgow - A personal favourite, owned and run by "celeb" chef John Quigley. The menu is a good mix of simple food but all is pretty great. Pla, Barcelona - I would never claim to be well travelled but this place is worth a mention, been a few times and cannot see myself going back to Barcelona without going there! Really friendly service, modern cuisine which is all delicious. Really worth seeking out if you're ever in the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside Nipper Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Di Maggio's!!!!!!!! once witnessed a member of staff being sacked in front of the whole Restaurant i'll never go back (there are way's no matter what the crime humiliation is never one of them) aye..........add to that a Taggert esque murder and erm , naw thanks , never ever !! In Weegiesville ................cos Paisley has phuckaw No 16 Byres rd , nice and quirky Cafe Andaluz as some one else said , first rate, esp for the less formal dining Thai Fountain, always reliably good Shenaz - excellent and one of the first and finest Currie Houses La Parmigiana - Great Western Road. Brilliant, first class, dreamy food and wine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 aye..........add to that a Taggert esque murder and erm , naw thanks , never ever !! In Weegiesville ................cos Paisley has phuckaw No 16 Byres rd , nice and quirky Cafe Andaluz as some one else said , first rate, esp for the less formal dining Thai Fountain, always reliably good Shenaz - excellent and one of the first and finest Currie Houses La Parmigiana - Great Western Road. Brilliant, first class, dreamy food and wine Where aboot on Byres Road is that place ? I'm just going to Morrisons Cafe, a plate of mince and tatties for me and my daughter. Should be change from my fiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside Nipper Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Where aboot on Byres Road is that place ? I'm just going to Morrisons Cafe, a plate of mince and tatties for me and my daughter. Should be change from my fiver. Erm , the clue is in the address Just along from Toni Maccarone, up from the Three Judges. Anyway, I'm certain you wouldn't part with the serious fiscal folding involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87-59-26 Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Canny mans, up the Braes somwhere - Just a nice wee place where you can go for a decent meal in a nice relaxed atmosphere. Great service. Generous prices. The Caffe Continental, Gourock - Nothing too fancy but just a good wee place where the resteraunt overlooks the water, the service is great and there is a decent bar too. Di Maggio's, City Centre - Again, decent prices and good food. I know it's a chain.... but Chiquito's, love it!!! Love mexican food, one at xscape and key!! Mirage in paisley, great Indian food!!!! Buffet is a bargain! You havin' a laugh - or has it been a while -- food not great, and bar very dear -- wouldnt get into top 5 places in Inverclyde.... Curry -- Priyas Palace Greenock (alltho' Mother India's Cafe for tapas style curry is brill) Italian -- Think place called Casa roma - out in south side somewhere (i can get by car, honest) Thai Fountain in Glasgow Fox and Hounds in HOuston is good (wee bit pricey but good) I'm only doing 4 --- cos any other options would be Indian or Italian Feck -- i'm hungry now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The one Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 The fox and hounds us highly over rated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside Nipper Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 The fox and hounds us highly over rated. much like a certain Paisley chippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankin_panda Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 You havin' a laugh - or has it been a while -- food not great, and bar very dear -- wouldnt get into top 5 places in Inverclyde.... Curry -- Priyas Palace Greenock (alltho' Mother India's Cafe for tapas style curry is brill) Italian -- Think place called Casa roma - out in south side somewhere (i can get by car, honest) Thai Fountain in Glasgow Fox and Hounds in HOuston is good (wee bit pricey but good) I'm only doing 4 --- cos any other options would be Indian or Italian Feck -- i'm hungry now 2007/8 since was lat there... And was Good :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 On 8/3/2010 at 4:39 PM, Isle Of Bute Saint said: Braidwoods - Farmhouse just outside Dalry holding a Michelin star. Don't think I have eaten nosh this good for such a reasonable price anywhere. They must also pick the wines carefully as I have yet to taste a bad one yet,wines starting at 12 pounds. Needs to be booked well in advance which tells it's own story Mar Hall Restaurant - Bishopton. This one is for special occasions very nice food within this five star resort. Mother India - Glasgow. Indian food at it's best. The only thing I don't like is you feel you have to hurry up so they can get the next guests in. The Buttery - Glasgow this restaurant with an icon name. When I was training as a chef back in the 70's this was the place. Now under the stewardship of two fat ladies who are keeping the good name up. Beautiful decor is worth a mention Inver Cottage - Sits on the banks of Loch fyne with stunning views in the middle of nowhere. Food is superb and one of the few places I have been where I wanted to try everything on the menu. Good choices. Haven't been to Braidwood or Inver Cottage. On my to do list. I've eaten at and enjoyed the other three. My two to add to the list are East Coast. The peat in. Michelin starred. Excellent. Martin Wishart in Leith. Michelin Starred. Wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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