Glasgow Restaurants...
You will be advised of the date of your dinner the month prior to the dinner
BRIAN MAULE AT CHARDON D'OR- 176 West Regent Street, City Centre - For close to a decade chef and proprietor, Brian Maule's excellent restaurant has been widely recognised as one of the city's top fine dining options. You can look forward to first class French cuisine prepared with excellent Scottish produce. A very special night out. (£39) map
JAMIE'S ITALIAN - Number One George Square, City Centre - Due to open in early summer 2010, Jamie's Italian will be the latest venture by TV celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver. It will be housed in the grand former GPO building with great views over George Square. Following the successful Oliver formula, daily pasta specials will be offered alongside other simple rustic dishes. (price tba) map
INGRAM WYND - 56-58 Ingram Street, Merchant City - This inviting restaurant opened its doors only just last year and manages successfully to blend traditional cuisine with some modern twists. This also applies to the cosy interior which combines exposed joists and brickwork with sumptuous soft furnishings, Victorian style! (£39) map
ELIA - 24 George Square, City Centre - Well-established local restauranteur, Georgios Leronmidis has brought the Greek dining experience to George Square and his new venture now occupies the ground floor of this grand city centre building. He has great enthusiasm for quality produce, attention to detail and traditional cooking methods. This is a welcome newcomer to the city centre. (£33) map
ESCA - 27 Chisholm Street, Merchant City - In contrast with Glasgow's legions of dark, cluttered old Italian restaurants, Esca is all clean lines, bright colours and funky light sculptures. The menu also reflects the trend for lighter, fresher and more eclectic dishes. This is now an established member of the Glasgow restaurant scene. (£33) map
MALMAISON - 278 West George Street, City Centre - This original branch of the boutique hotel chain occupies one of Glasgow's architectural gems. From the warm and cosy bar area to the elegant black leather seats surrounding dimly lit tables, the traditional decor of this Glasgow institution oozes discreet glamour. Tasty bistro favourites dominate the menu in this atmospheric and theatrical restaurant. (£39) map