RON MACKENNA RECOMMENDS

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

ALCHEMILLA

Argyle Street, Glasgow, 0141 337 6060 A tsunami of Yotam Ottolenghi-inspired flavours.

AULTBEA HOTEL

Seafront, Aultbea, 01445 731201 Not cheap but the quality is sky high.

BOATH HOUSE

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

BRAIDWOODS

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

CAFE BREIZH

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

THE CELLAR

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

DUMPLING MONKEY

Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, 0141 583 8300 No monkeys but great Chinese dumplings.

EUSEBI’S

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

THE GANNET

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

IBERICA

St Vincent Street, Glasgow, 0141 530 7985 Gourmet tapas served in impeccable surroundings.

KIMCHI CULT

Chancellor Street, Glasgow, 0141 258 8081 Bijou but brilliant low-budget Korean cafe.

OAKA SUPERCITY

George Street, Glasgow, 0141 353 2338 Quick, tasty and super-cheap Asian food.

OX AND FINCH

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

THE PEAT INN

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

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.

THE POTTING SHED AT INSHRIACH

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

THE SORN INN

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

TING THAI CARAVAN

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