RON MACKENNA RECOMMENDS

THE CELLAR

East Green, Anstruther, 01333 310378 Virtually flawless Michelin-star food.

TABLE 11

Argyle Street, Glasgow, 0141 357 6401 Small plates, big ideas and fantastic flavours.

SMILE CAFE

Queen Margaret Drive, Glasgow, 07528 661275 Totally Italian. Friendly. Top sandwiches and soups.

THE SORN INN

Main Street, Sorn, 01290 551305 Popular country inn with superb cooking and staff.

MARK’S DELI

Burnfield Road, Giffnock, 0141 638 8947 Sells the best hot salt beef sandwich in Glasgow.

TING THAI CARAVAN

Teviot Place, Edinburgh, 0131 225 9801 Invigorating street food. Very busy. Queues likely.

THE GANNET

Argyle Street, Glasgow, 0141 204 2081 The best food in Glasgow at the price.

BRAIDWOODS

Drumastle Mill Cottage, Dalry, 01294 833544 Quaint country cottage flying the Michelin flag.

THE SALISBURY

Nithsdale Road, Glasgow, 0141 423 0084 Great value food cooked with flair. Top vibe too.

PIG’HALLE

South Street, Perth, 01738 248784 Simple, impeccably cooked French food.

PORTER & RYE

Argyle Street, Glasgow, 0141 572 1212 Taking the steak house concept to the next level.

OX AND FINCH

Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, 0141 339 8627 Super trendy but very, very good. Hip cuisine.

21212

Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, 0845 222 1212 A Michelin-starred lunch for £30? Unbeatable.

CAFE BREIZH

High Street, Perth, 01738 444427 Authentic French cooking. Perfect for a light lunch.

THE COTTONRAKE BAKERY

Great Western Road, Glasgow, 07910 282040 Artisan pies, crostini and amazing cakes.

BOATH HOUSE

Auldearn, Nairn, 01667 454896 Michelin-starred mansion. Friendly, good prices.

THE PEAT INN

By Cupar, 01334 840206 Michelin magic with a brilliant bargain lunch.

DANDELION CAFE

Newlands Park Pavilion, Glasgow Characterful cafe. Pricey but lovely home baking.

EUSEBI’S

Gibson Street, Glasgow, 0141 648 9999 A new standard in Italian cooking.

THE POTTING SHED AT INSHRIACH

By Aviemore, 01540 651287 Cakes, buns, birds and scenery.