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EL PERRO NEGRO Classic burger bar decor MHARSANTA twee Scottish staples
Dull menu and little atmosphere Posh burgers Too much choice on menu 20/30 Strange mix of Simple dishes but with great flavour 20/30 NONYA 10 Claremont Street, Glasgow (0141 221 6200) Food: Asian High
Big flavours, sophisticated presentation and a great price Low point: Confusion with some of the order 25/30 SHAWARMA KING 99-113 King Street, Glasgow (0141 258 1870) Food: Kebabs, but proper shawarmas High point: Great food with a great low price
It’s a kebab shop under a railway arch 26/30 RIOJA 1116 Argyle Street, Glasgow (0141 334 0761) Food: Spanish Tapas High point: Good atmosphere Low point: Too many dishes and quite pricey Score: 18/30
THE MERCHANT CHIPPY 155 High Street, Glasgow (0141 552 5789) Good old-fashioned fish and chips High point: Great low prices Low Scampi and white pudding not so good Score: 22/30 DOCKYARD SOCIAL 95 Haugh Road, Glasgow (dockyardsocial.com) Malaysian street food High point: Bustling atmosphere with a great vibe Price was inconsistent and overpriced overall 20/30 ONDINE 2 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh (0131 226 1888) Food: Fish point: Skilled cooking of simple dishes Low point: A bit pricey for lunch 25/30
BASTA PIZZA BAR 561 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow (0141 339 8698)
Pizza High point: Great tasting pizzas. Low point: Feels and looks low spend and low tech 24/30 BUTCHERS STEAK AND GRILL 133 Main Road, Elderslie (01505 336710) Steakhouse Outstanding steaks, exceptional value.
The side dishes are not the best. 26/30 MEZZIDAKIA
Eastern Mediterranean Bright, relaxed service Concept is good but food forgettable 19/30
AVO AVO
Healthy grub with avocado in everything Avocado is bland. End of 20/30
TACO BELL
Mexican fast food Glum staff
FYLKIR OF COPENHAGEN 16/30 Terrific staff Punch-in-the-face flavours Food as good as it looks 25/30