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POTLUCK Nithsdale Road, Glasgow (0141 636 3915) Food: Comfort food, but interesting High point: Great food, service and well run Low point: A bit pricey Score: 24/30
MHARSANTA Bell Street, Glasgow (0141 552 9900) Food: Strange mix of twee Scottish staples High point: Simple dishes but with great flavour Low point: Dull menu and little atmosphere Score: 20/30
NONYA 10 Claremont Street, Glasgow (0141 221 6200) Food: Asian High point: Big flavours, sophisticated presentation and a great price Low point: Confusion with some of the order Score: 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 Low point: It’s a kebab shop under a railway arch Score: 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) Food: Good old-fashioned fish and chips High point: Great low prices Low point: Scampi and white pudding not so good Score: 22/30
DOCKYARD SOCIAL 95 Haugh Road, Glasgow (dockyardsocial.com) Food: Malaysian street food High point: Bustling atmosphere with a great vibe Low point: Price was inconsistent and overpriced overall Score: 20/30
ONDINE 2 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh (0131 226 1888) Food: Fish High point: Skilled cooking of simple dishes Low point: A bit pricey for lunch Score: 25/30
BASTA PIZZA BAR 561 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow (0141 339 8698) Food: Pizza High point: Great tasting pizzas. Low point: Feels and looks low spend and low tech Score: 24/30
BUTCHERS STEAK AND GRILL 133 Main Road, Elderslie (01505 336710) Food: Steakhouse High point: Outstanding steaks, exceptional value.
Low point: The side dishes are not the best. Score: 26/30
MEZZIDAKIA St Vincent Street, Glasgow (0141 221 0202) Food: Eastern Mediterranean High point: Bright, relaxed service Low point: Concept is good but food forgettable Score: 19/30
AVO AVO Argyle Street, Glasgow (0141 248 1741) Food: Healthy grub with avocado in everything High point: Low point: Avocado is bland. End of Score: 20/30 Terrific staff
TACO BELL Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Food: Mexican fast food High point: Punch-in-the-face flavours Low point: Glum staff Score: 16/30