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West End
There are numerous excellent restaurants in the West End. They cluster along Byres Rd
and, just off it, on Ashton Lane and Ruthven Lane. Gibson St and Great Western Rd also
have plenty to offer.
| Scottish
THE UBIQUITOUS CHIP£££
( 0141-334 5007;
www.ubiquitouschip.co.uk
;
12 Ashton Lane; 2-/3-course dinner £35/40, brasserie
mains lunch £7-12, dinner £12-15 )
The original champion of Scottish produce, The Ubiquitous
Chip has won lots of awards for its unparalleled Scottish cuisine, and for its lengthy wine
list. Named to poke fun at Scotland's perceived lack of finer cuisine, it offers a French
touch but resolutely Scottish ingredients, carefully selected and following sustainable
principles. The elegant courtyard space offers some of Glasgow's highest-quality dining,
while above and in the atmospheric pub, the cheaper brasserie menu doesn't skimp on
quality but keeps things affordable. The cute 'Wee Pub' down the side alley offers plenty
of drinking pleasure. There's always something going on at the Chip - check the website
for upcoming events.
STRAVAIGIN££
( 0141-334 2665;
www.stravaigin.co.uk
; 28 Gibson St; mains £10-18; 9am-11pm)
Stravaigin is a
serious foodie's delight, with a menu constantly pushing the boundaries of originality and
offering creative culinary excellence. The cool contemporary dining space in the basement
has booth seating and helpful, laid-back waiting-staff to assist in deciphering the auda-
cious menu. Entry-level has a buzzing two-level bar; you can also eat here. There are al-
ways plenty of menu deals and special culinary nights.
| Scottish
MOTHER INDIA££
| Indian
( 0141-221 1663;
www.motherindia.co.uk
;
28 Westminster Tce, Sauchiehall St; mains £8-14; lunch
Fri-Sun, dinner daily; )
Glasgow curry buffs are forever debating the merits of the city's
numerous excellent south Asian restaurants, and Mother India features in every discus-
sion. It may lack the trendiness of some of the up-and-comers but it's been a stalwart for
years, and the quality and innovation on show is superb. It also makes a real effort for
kids, with a separate menu.
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