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June 27, 2014

“The most noble entry to any city in Europe,” said Scottish politician Tam Galbraith about Glasgow’s Great Western Road.

Stretching from Old Kilpatrick to Glasgow City Centre, Great Western Road certainly covers a big area. The best section is the leafy West End stretch which runs from Anniesland to St George’s Cross, taking in some of the best dining out spots in the city such as Hyndland and Kelvinbridge.

Here’s our guide to Great Western Road dining.

Brasserie at the Pond

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The restaurant within Hyndland’s Pond Hotel, The Brasserie at the Pond, serves a seasonally changing menu packed with Scottish and international favourites such as Stornoway black pudding moussaka and spinach and ricotta tortellini.

£14.95 for 2 courses from the table d’hote menu + glass of wine at Brasserie at the Pond when booking on 5pm.

The Italian Bistro

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Housed in the former Kelvinside train station, The Italian Bistro in Hyndland serves Italian classics such as pizza and pasta. An outdoor area makes a lovely dining spot on a sunny day.

2 for 1 pizza/pasta from the la carte menu at The Italian Bistro when booking on 5pm.

Indian Platform

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Sitting above The Italian Bistro and run by the same management, The Indian Platform is served by its own kitchen. As well as an exciting range of authentic Indian choices, especially tandoori dishes, The Indian Platform also benefits from the large sun terrace.

£12.95 For 2 Courses, Accompaniment + Wine at Indian Platform when booking on 5pm.

Hotel du Vin @ 1 Devonshire Gardens

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One of Glasgow’s top restaurants, the Bistro at the five star Hotel du Vin, at Hyndland’s One Devonshire Gardens, is an elegant affair. Oak panelling, crisp linen and very professional service are paired with a serious wine list and sophisticated cooking. 

£18.95 for afternoon tea at Hotel du Vin @ 1 Devonshire Gardens.

Persia

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A Middle Eastern restaurant, shisha bar and cafe, Persia in Hillhead serves a huge range of mezze starters, as well as traditional stews and charcoal grilled chicken and lamb dishes. As well as a wide menu, it also has several varieties of flavoured tobacco for the shisha pipes.

£11.95 for 2 courses from the special set menu at Persia when booking on 5pm.

Cail Bruich

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Cail Bruich in Hillhead is a family run restaurant which aims to provide modern cuisine using the finest produce from Scotland’s larder. Seasonal specials are often on the menu, and the restaurant’s chefs and staff forage for wild ingredients and mushrooms when in season.

£19 for 3 courses from the market menu + glass of wine at Cail Bruich when booking on 5pm.

La Parmigiana

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Owned and run by the renowned Giovanazzi family since 1978, La Parmigiana is widely considered to be one of the best Italian restaurants in Glasgow. The combination of fine dining, authentic Italian cuisine and locally sourced ingredients has ensured the popularity of the Kelvinbridge restaurant.

£16 for 2 courses from the pre-theatre menu at La Parmigiana when booking on 5pm.

Enjoy

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A family-run business, Enjoy keeps Kelvinbridge happy with everything from a great cup of coffee to inventive evening meals. As well as daily specials chalked up on the blackboard, Enjoy does a range of breakfasts and tapas dishes.

£7.95 for 3 small plates from the daytime menu + soft drink at Enjoy when booking on 5pm.

The Roxy 171

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Roxy 171 at St George’s Cross is a bar and kitchen with a popular live music venue in the basement. The menu is a well travelled affair with Mediterranean deli boards, grilled lamb koftas and an ever changing selection of curries among the highlights.

£20 2 person offer- 1 course from the a la carte menu + bottle of wine at The Roxy 171 when booking on 5pm.

Munro’s

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Craft and cask ales are the big pull at Munro’s on Glasgow’s Great Western Road. A friendly rustic bar, it provides a diverse menu of pub classics and street foods to complement the beer. From football on the big screens to quiz and open mic nights, Munro’s is a lively and sociable place to dine.

Feast for a fiver menu offer at Munro’s when booking on 5pm.