Georgian house in the heart of the city, boasting original pillars, ornate carved ceiling and modern art. Well-spaced, linen-clad tables; friendly, formal service from well-versed team. Classically based cooking presented in a modern style.

Intimate seafood restaurant which resembles an old-fashioned brasserie, with its wooden floor, banquettes and local art. Classic dishes are straightforward in style - but with fish this fresh, it doesn't need to be complicated.

Extensive and appealing seafood menu; simple and effective cooking from chef-owner, with lemon sole a speciality. Comfortable dining room with good service from well-versed team.

Stylish hotel restaurant in the old ballroom of the stunning former RAC building. Menus divide each course into 'classic' and 'contemporary' dishes, and there's a dedicated steak selection.

Characterful hotel brasserie set in the vaults of a former Masonic chapel, with informal, intimate atmosphere, booth seating and adjoining champagne bar. Classical menus have a French edge.

Imposing 19C building in heart of city centre. Stylish, modern interior with individual booths and illuminated glass ceiling. Modern English cooking. Live piano at weekends.

City institution established over 75 years ago. Charming art deco interior with marquetry reputedly from the craftsmen who fitted the Queen Mary. Formal service and largely seafood-based menu. Keenly priced dishes in basement bistro.

Second floor of impressive Georgian building on Royal Exchange Square. Appealing menu focuses on seafood and 28-day hung Scottish steak, with choice of sauce and chunky chips.

Large, open-plan, first floor restaurant in redeveloped area of city, serving authentic, flavoursome south Indian cooking. Friendly, informal atmosphere; knowledgeable service.

Wood-panelled restaurant with banquette seating and tartan furnishings; an old classic revived. Tasty, seasonal cooking; charming, attentive service and a great range of whiskies.

Rustic restaurant in the basement of The Buttery, with exposed brick walls, church pews and formally laid tables. Tasty, unfussy dishes with a hearty base. Friendly service.

In the heart of the Merchant City, this large, modern restaurant boasts bold colours and huge wall photos. Concentrates on authentic, accomplished North Indian cooking.

Double-fronted Georgian pub with fiercely Scottish interior; close to the Merchant City. Honest, seasonal cooking features traditional Scottish favourites; restaurant menu is more elaborate.

Well-run, long-standing restaurant with shabby-chic style and relaxed feel. Bustling bar and choice of dining areas on 3 levels. Their motto is 'think global, eat local', with interesting menus ranging from old favourites to Asian-inspired dishes. Co..

Compact, pleasantly decorated traditional eatery with a lively atmosphere and good local reputation. Obliging, professional service and a sound, authentic Italian repertoire.

Friendly, brasserie-style eatery - a real family-run affair - set opposite the botanic gardens. Extensive menu of tasty dishes that respect their ingredients. Its name means 'to eat well'.

Iconic Glaswegian restaurant on a cobbled street close to Byres Road. Brasserie on the mezzanine level serves traditional Scottish dishes, while the restaurant - in a glass-roofed former courtyard - offers set selections of modern classics.