Café Gandolfi
64 Albion Street
It’s a rare restaurant that will seem unchanged to any diners who return after a 40-year gap. Café Gandolfi got it all so right in 1979 that substantial change has seemed unnecessary, from its arty decor to its menu championing Scottish produce and dishes.  

Eusebi Deli 
152 Park Road
Italian cuisine and hospitality is well suited to Glaswegian sensibilities: passion, family, good times shared over great food. Few do it better than Giovanna Eusebi at her sprawling West End deli, where multi-generational heritage and expertise creates delicious Italian food.

Ka Pao 
26 Vinicombe Street
After bringing classy small plates to Finnieston with Ox And Finch, the team opened this second diner in the historic Botanic Gardens Garage. The focus on south-east Asian cuisine in an informal sharing menu has proved a big hit.

Mackintosh At The Willow
215-217 Sauchiehall Street
Perfect timing saw this multi-million pound restoration of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Cranston tearoom reopen just as his crowning glory, the Art School, was destroyed by fire (twice). The tearoom, now back to its full 1903 splendour, is the spot in town for a classic afternoon tea surrounded by timeless design. 

Mother India’s Café
1355 Argyle Street
Glasgow’s love of a good curry is evident across the city, but few embody this quite like Mother India. With four venues in the West End, the café occupies the best spot, across from Kelvingrove Art Gallery And Museum; a striking backdrop to a spicy feast of Indian tapas.

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