CHEF’S CHOICE

John Quigley from Red Onion restaurant in Glasgow chooses his six favourite restaurants.

SICHUAN HOUSE, GLASGOW

Authentic and well-cooked Sichuan food right on Sauchiehall Street. Sichuan serves up fabulously spicy Chinese food and is the perfect place for late-night after-service munchies. 0141 333 1788, www.sichuanhouse.co.uk

THE PEAT INN, FIFE

This privately-owned and Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms near St Andrews has a justifiably excellent reputation. I love it for sentimental reasons, and of course because of the food. 01334 840206, www.thepeatinn.co.uk

ONDINE, EDINBURGH

Roy Brett’s seafood restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town is a real favourite of mine. He serves up the freshest seafood, simply done. It’s all about the flavour and this place gets it right every time. 0131 226 1888, www.ondinerestaurant.co.uk

DAKOTA HOTEL, EUROCENTRAL

This place oozes cool design and slick service – it is renowned hotelier Ken McCulloch at his best. The location just between Edinburgh and Glasgow make this an easily accessible treat. 01698 835444, www.dakotahotels.co.uk

MOTHER INDIA, GLASGOW

This Glasgow institution has been around since 1996. It is the original and the best, still serving up the best lamb achari in Britain. There are also Mother India cafes in Glasgow and Edinburgh to ensure that you can enjoy more of their incredible Indian food. 0141 221 1663, www.motherindia.co.uk

MOYRA JANES, GLASGOW

An unassuming and traditional family cafe in Pollokshields, serving up great mince and tatties and other comfort foods. There are no pretentions here, and the atmosphere and service are great. 0141 423 5628