Ron Mackenna is one of Scotland's leading restaurant critics.
Here are twenty Scottish restaurants to try, accompanied by Ron's review - How many have you visited?
The Ivy on the square St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (0131 526 4777)
- Food: Modern British
- High point: First-class atmosphere and service
- Low point: Hit-and-miss menu
- Score: 23/30
- Read Ron's review HERE
(Photograph: Paul Winch-Furness)
Beirut star Paisley Road West, Glasgow (0141 427 7277)
- Food: Lebanese
- High point: Fantastic tabbouleh
- Low point: The decor is on the masculine side
- Score: 24/30
- Read Ron's review HERE
(Photograph: Kirsty Anderson)
- Ranjit’s Kitchen Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow (0141 423 8222)
- Food: Vegetarian Punjabi
- High point: Outstanding flavours
- Low point: You can’t book ahead
- Score: 26/30
- Read Ron's review HERE
(Photograph: Kirsty Anderson)
Fault and blame West Regent Street, Glasgow (0141 354 0010)
- Food: Innovative comfort food High point: Heavenly pies
- Low point: Some dishes are not quite the finished article
- Score: 24/30
- Read Ron's review HERE
(Photograph: Kirsty Anderson)
Mujigae Miller Street, Glasgow (0141 237 9653)
- Food: South Korean
- High point: Decent cooking, but no more than that
- Low point: Woeful rebranding of its previous incarnation
- Score: 14/30
- Read Ron's review HERE
(Photograph: Kirsty Anderson)
Chaakoo Bombay Cafe St Vincent Street, Glasgow (0141 229 0000)
- Food: Small plates of Indian street dishes
- High point: Buzzing atmosphere
- Low point: The waiters can be too eager to schmooze
- Score: 24/30
- Read Ron's review HERE
(Photograph: Mark Gibson)
Babs West Nile Street, Glasgow (0141 465 1882)
- Food: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern
- High point: Successful updates on trad dishes
- Low point: Maybe too adventurous for some
- Score: 22/30
- Read Ron's review HERE
(Photograph: Kirsty Anderson)
Epoch Princes Square, Glasgow (0141 261 0291)
- Food: Fine dining small plates
- High point: Terrific flavours
- Low point: The flat atmosphere Score: 21/30
- Read Ron's review HERE
(Photograph: Jamie Simpson)
The Jam Jar Cafe Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan (01786 831616)
- Food: Upmarket cafe staples
- High point: Good spot for al fresco dining
- Low point: It’s expensive Score: 20/30
- Read Ron's review HERE
Kowloon Bar and Kitchen Nithsdale Road, Glasgow (0141 423 0999)
- Food: Chinese High point: Rock-bottom prices
- Low point: The food Score: 14/30
- Read Ron's review HERE
(Photograph: Kirsty Anderson)
Multan Tandoori George Street, Paisley (0141 889 4426)
- Food: Traditional Scottish Indian
- High point: Big flavours all round
- Low point: Overly long menu Score: 20/30
- Read Ron's review HERE
(Photograph: Kirsty Anderson)
Surf Dogs Kilmarnock Road, Glasgow (0141 230 6392)
- Food: Hot dogs High point: Refreshingly ambitious
- Low point: Staff can be a little too relaxed
- Score: 21/30
- Read Ron's review HERE
(Photograph: Kirsty Anderson)
The Black Grouse Blackwaterfoot, Arran (01770 860202)
- Food: Fine dining
- High point: Imagination in spades and terrific service
- Low point: Fairly steep prices
- Score: 24/30
- Read Ron's review HERE
The Counter Springfield Quay, Glasgow (0141 418 0873)
- Food: Slightly upmarket fast food
- High point: The amiable and welcoming staff
- Low point: Poor starters and unremarkable burgers
- Score: 16/30
- Read Ron's review HERE
The Finnieston at Glasgow in the sky George Square, Glasgow
- Food: Fine dining – 100ft up in the air
- High point: The experience
- Low point: It cost £150
- Score: 23/30
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Read Ron's review HERE
(Photograph: Robert Perry)
(Photograph: Robert Perry)
Village Curry House Nelson Street, Glasgow (0141 429 4610)
- Food: Desi-style village cooking
- High point: Chicken pulao
- Low point: Basic decor
- Score: 24/30
- Read Ron's review HERE
(Photograph: Kirsty Anderson)
Tim hortons Argyle Street, Glasgow
- Food: Light bites
- High point: Low prices
- Low point: Awful hot sandwiches
- Score: 16/30
- Read Ron's review HERE
The Seaview Cafe Shore Road, Wemyss Bay (01475 521733)
- Food: Trad cafe-bistro fare
- High point: The pies
- Low point: Dodging the traffic wardens
- Score: 20/30
- Read Ron's review HERE
Ardnamurchan Hope Street, Glasgow (0141 353 1500)
- Food: Scottish
- High point: The west coast fish and seafood
- Low point: Timidly seasoned starters
- Score: 20/30
- Read Ron's review HERE
(Photograph: Colin Mearns)
If you know a restaurant that Ron should review, please email ronmackenna@fastmail.fm
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