Lime Posset with Ginger Shortbread @ Wee Lochan
Lime adds zing to this cold dessert of thickened cream, which is well-paired with a light gingery shortbread.

Poached Sea Bass, Salmon & Haddock @ Wee Lochan
Perfectly poached sea bass, salmon and haddock arrive in a lemongrass velouté with basmati rice, spring onion and king prawn tempura. The entrée is just one on an evolving Scottish menu served in a modern tiled room lit by fireplace and large windows.

Steak Ciabatta @ Loks Bar and Kitchen
Menus cover the bases at this renovated restaurant on the site of the Pollok FC Social Club on Glasgow’s Southside, Popular items include the hearty Steak Ciabatta. A good amount of meat arrives chargrilled to order, accompanied by sweet, caramelized onions on a crisp ciabatta roll. Be warned: Chips will put you over the top.

Tagliatelle with Truffle Purée @ Malmaison Brasserie
Among the restaurant's great "French brasserie-style dishes" is the Tagliatelle with Truffle Purée. Lightly seared scallops surround hand-rolled tagliatelle -- the creamiest, melt-in-the-mouth pasta ever -- which arrives with just the right amount of earthy truffle so as not to overpower this fabulous dish.

Aberfoyle Beef Stir Fry @ CafeZique
At this stylish café with wooden seating, bold prints above the bar and a mezzanine overlooking the main space, the aroma of steaming hot beef evokes trips to Asia with its soy/umami flavours, slightly caramelized onions and a warming kick.

Jerk Chicken @ Rum Shack
If you are craving Caribbean food and drink with a heady dose of reggae music, head to this enormous bar and canteen on Pollokshaws Road. The house specialty is jerk chicken served with corn, rice and peas. Other highlights include the curried goat and more than 30 types of rum, from Angostura to Rhum Agricole.

Spiced Haddock and Roasted Tomatoes @ Mother India
Fish and curried spices are a match made in heaven and Mother India excels in this celestial combination. The eatery serves tapas-style food with an authentic Indian home-cooked vibe. For starters, consider the Spiced Haddock and Roasted Tomatoes. Foil-wrapped haddock is oven baked with a variety of Punjabi spices and roasted tomatoes.

Salisbury Stack @ The Salisbury Pub
A popular place for brunch, house specialties include huge slices of French toast topped with smoked bacon, Stornoway black pudding (a blend of the finest Scottish oatmeal with fresh onion, piquant spices and beef suet) and a poached egg.

Puff Candy Meringue @ Sisters Restaurant
At Sisters Restaurant, the excellent Scottish cuisine includes the signature dessert: A puff candy meringue covers honeycomb ice cream and hot butterscotch sauce, creating a tooth-aching sugary goodness. Don't pass it up!

Classic Cheeseburger @ Nice N Sleazy
Glasgow’s only legendary nightspot, this decades-old dancing den delivers sweaty gigs, big burgers and good times. For a carnivore experience in a post-metal infused atmosphere, order Nice N Sleazy's Classic Cheeseburger. A juicy monolithic beef patty is adorned with mature Cheddar cheese, dill pickle, tomato, Little Gem lettuce, mayo and ketchup, all enclosed in a chewy brioche bun. Try it with the chunky, hand-cut fries.