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prices but also the quality and authenticity of the dishes, which include noodles, laksas
and curries as well as lesser-known delights.
BISTRO
The Left Bank££
(
0141-339 5969;
www.theleftbank.co.uk
; 33 Gibson St; mains £12-18; 9am-10pm
Mon-Fri, 10am-10pm Sat & Sun; )
Huge windows fronting the street greet patrons
to this outstanding eatery specialising in gastronomic delights and lazy afternoons. There
are lots of little spaces filled with couches and chunky tables, reflecting a sense of intim-
acy. The large starter-menu can be treated like tapas, making it good for sharing. Lots of
delightful creations use seasonal and local produce, with an eclectic variety of influences.
Heart Buchanan£
(
www.heartbuchanan.co.uk
;
380 Byres Rd; light meals £6-10; 9am-4pm Mon-Sat,
10am-6pm Sun)
The famous West End deli - give your nose a treat and drop in - has a
small cafe space next door. Break any or all of the 10 commandments to bag a table, then
enjoy some of Glasgow's best breakfasts, a refreshing juice or milkshake, or regularly
changing light-lunch options. If you failed in the table quest, the deli also does some of
these meals to take away.
CAFE, DELI
La Vallée Blanche£££
(
0141-334 3333;
www.lavalleeblanche.com
; 360 Byres Rd; mains £16-21; Tue-Sun)
Cosy and romantic, this upstairs venue is a haven from Byres Rd and sets up a most
worthwhile 'Auld Alliance', combining the best of Scottish produce with classical French
flair. It's a prime venue for attempted seduction, or re-seduction, and neither the food nor
the service will let you down.
FRENCH
SCOTTISH
Stravaigin II££
(
0141-334 7165;
www.stravaigin2.com
;
8 Ruthven Lane; lunch mains £7-13, dinner
£10-16; noon-11pm)
Top service makes all feel welcome at this relaxed eatery just off
Byres Rd. The menu changes regularly but always features a few surprises from around
