QUICK BITES

RON MACKENNA’S RECENT REVIEWS CONDENSED

THE KALE YARD Boath House, Auldearn, Nairn (01667 452233)

Food: Scottish food High point: Food is of a high standard Low point: Delay in service, but they were caught out by the turnout Score: 24/30

SO L.A. Mitchell Street, Glasgow

Food: LA-themed food High point: Different menu, interesting Low point: Like a busy bar, not ideal for a quiet meal Score: 21/30

LAZORD SYRIAN STREET FOOD 33 Howard Street, Glasgow

Food: Syrian food High point: Great food and flavour Low point: Service can be a bit frantic Score: 25/30

BELL JAR 21 Dixon Avenue, Glasgow

Food: Comfort food plus a few surprises High point: Good food, atmosphere and price Low point: Some might be put off with the surroundings Score: 25/30

BAKED Duke Street, Glasgow (0141 552 7208)

Food: Pizza High point: A great range of toppings and delicious, get there when it is straight out the oven Low point: Small slices Score: 24/30

THE FISH PEOPLE CAFE 350a Scotland Street, Glasgow (0141 429 8787) Food: Fish High point: Quality fish dishes, the seared stone bass is making a name for itself Low point: Maybe a bit pricey Score: 26/30

LOTUS LEBANESE 1363 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow (0141 954 8000) Food: Traditional Lebanese food High point: Excellent traditional dishes at low prices Low point: It’s a large kebab shop Score: 25/30

THE RABBIT HOLE 11 Roseneath Street, Edinburgh (0131 229 7953) Food: Cool, casual fine dining High point: Food wasn’t perfect but good nonetheless Low point: Service was slow Score: 23/30

THE BEEFCAKE 808 Crow Road, Glasgow (07949 564025)

Food: Freshly made simple dishes done right High point: Great food made fresh and with care Low point: Only open to 4pm most days Score: 25/30

ROSSINI 39 Hyndland Road, Glasgow (0141 327 3135)

Food: Italian but with a regional Apulian twist High point: Good food at a good price Low point: The simplest dishes were the best Score: 24/30

MONADH KITCHEN 19 New Kirk Road, Bearsden (0141 258 6420)

Food: New Bib Gourmand, with impeccable Scottish sourcing High point: Wild hare and salmon impressed Low point: Can be quiet midweek Score: 24/30

DUNURE INN 9 Harbour View, Dunure, Ayr (01292 500549)

Food: Scottish pub grub and fresh seafood High point: The langoustines and scallops were a standout Low point: No view from the inside Score: 21/30

ABSURD BIRD 3 Nelson Mandela Square, Glasgow (0141 378 5001) Food: Fried chicken High point: Chicken was perfectly cooked Low point: Some pretty poor dishes Score: 18/30

THE LAIRD’S TABLE Craufurdland Castle, Kilmarnock (01560 600003) Food: Light cafe menu High point: Lovely lochside views Low point: Not the most adventurous menu for daytime Score: 20/30

THE FISHMARKET 24 Pier Place, Edinburgh (0131 5552 8262) Food: Seafood High point: Very fresh fish, reasonable prices Low point: Lack of choice Score: 21/30

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