The food and drink scene in Glasgow has attracted international attention from the likes of the New York Times and Condé Nast Traveller in the last decade. Closer to home, Glasgow features on recommendation lists written by The Oberver food critic Jay Rayner, cookbook author and the King’s stepson Tom Parker Bowles, The Guardian’s food writer Marina O’Loughlin and regular MasterChef critic Grace Dent.
Meanwhile, some of the world’s leading chefs have had positive dining experiences in the city.
Here are 12 restaurants recommended by top food critics and celebrity chefs.
1. Sunny Acre - Phil Rosenthal
Phil met up with Glasgow actress Kelly MacDonald at one of her favourite food spots, Sunny Acre on Pollokshaws Road for an episode of his travel series Somebody Feed Phil, screened internationally on Netflix.
2. Brett
The Guardian's Grace Dent hails Brett on Great Western Road as "Very possibly Glasgow’s best restaurant". In her review she says: "They serve some of the most complex and intriguing dishes I’ve eaten all year."
3. Gloriosa - Jay Rayner
The Observer’s food critic and MasterChef judge Jay Rayner is a big fan of Rosie Healey’s cooking and gave Gloriosa an enthusiastic review.
4. Big Counter - Rick Stein
Celebrity chef Rick Stein chose Big Counter as an example of the eclectic food scene in the Southside while filming in Glasgow.