Sleek, contemporary, in the heart of the West End – the O' Donnell sisters have struck lucky here with this inventive yet unpretentious restaurant.

Cuisine Trendy take on Trad Scottish

Price About £30 per person

House wine £14.95

Plus Cheery staff

Minus Not quite as homely as their other restaurant

Reservations 0141 564 1157

MONACHYLE MHOR

Balquhidder, Perthshire

Run by Tom, Dick and Melanie Lewis, this remote, converted farmhouse brims with rustic warmth and has plenty of urban sophistication too. Better suited to grown-ups than children.

Cuisine Flamboyant and full of clever touches

Set dinner £46 per person

Wine From £26

Plus All those interesting "oddballs" on the wine list

Minus Local accents can be a bit strong to the untrained ear

Reservations 01877 384622

TWO BROTHERS

Legendary fish and chip shop founded by the Manzi brothers. Great puds, great loos, great fish. Booking only at lunchtimes.

Cuisine Steamed, battered, grilled, fried fresh fish

Price About £35 per person

House wine £12.50

Plus Fantastic house wine from the Manzi vineyards

Minus Wimpy white bread rolls

Reservations 020 8346 0469

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