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Tropeiro Glasgow

Tropeiro

by Ron Mackenna

5 out of10

Let’s fast-forward, because as you will soon gather that’s what the waiters need to do. It’s the last cut of meat of the evening, and a huge skewer of lamb marinated in rosemary – crisp on the outside, pink on the inside and with nuggets of garlic studded through it – arrives at the table. Not on its own,…

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Rocca St Andrews

Rocca

by Joanna Blythman

8 out of10

I’m becoming increasingly intolerant of restaurants that accept big parties. First off, there’s the noise issue. I’ll never forget how a would-be romantic Valentine’s dinner in one of my favourite venues, the historic, wholly candlelit Vintner’s Room in Leith, was ruined by the arrival of a party of EU…

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Jamie's Italian, Glasgow Glasgow

Jamie's Italian, Glasgow

by Ron Mackenna

7 out of10

Alas, I suspect that today Jamie is in his counting house totting up his money. There’s certainly no sign of the scamp in here, yet there’s still an incredible buzz about this place, with women, pausing on the pavement and gasping, “Oh, it’s Jamie Oliver’s.” I can feel the love, man. Of course, there’s nothing…

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Joanna Blythman

Our award-winning reviewer Joanna Blythman is one of the country's top restaurant critics and a leading voice in British food writing. Her expert opinions are formed from years of experience and a deep knowledge of food and its sources, making her incisive restaurant reviews a must-read for anyone looking for genuine, impartial and expert advice on where to eat in Scotland - and where to avoid.
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