313 Detroit Pizza 
51 Cochrane Street
Detroit pizza that nails all the traits. A hefty crunch at the base gives way to fluffy focaccia bubbles above, the sauce is deep and sweet and the caramelisation of the cheese round the edges is masterful. Plus, it’s a mere stone’s throw from George Square.

Elements 
19 New Kirk Road
Gary Townsend has fun with fine dining in his first solo venture. His pedigree shows (Martin Wishart, One Devonshire Gardens) in a menu that combines classical elements of earth, wind, fire and water to inform delicate plates of food and equally well-conceived cocktails. It’s top tier, but never stuffy.

Henry’s
5 Abbot Street
Henry’s speakeasy-level dim lighting, elegant cocktails and brasserie-style small plates have proven to be an immensely popular combination. The snacks are interesting enough to keep you going or settle in for the evening with some of the more substantial plates. 

Madurai
142a St Vincent Street
This open, contemporary diner serves regional cuisine like papery dosas, biryanis, grills and coconut curries. They’re not afraid to heat things up, but also deftly handle tamer spices. Veggie choices are decent, prices are competitive and it’s all gluten-free.

Margo
68 Miller Street
It’s early days for Margo, nonetheless all the signs point towards another hit from the Ox And Finch team. It’s effortless cool in an accomplished, gigantic new space: classics are playfully reimagined, pasta and butchery is done in-house and Miller Street has become the new Finnieston.