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Not cheap but worth every penny. Don't miss it - the two TV chefs borrowed the name, with permission. Named after the first to open at 88 Dumbarton Road.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17199 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13344
On the doorstep of The Isle of Arran, great golf courses and other attractions.

Very nice restaurant and bar, and the rooms were very clean and comfortable too.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13344 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12791 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12791 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12459 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12459 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11779
Friendly, non-pretentious service. Always busy and lively. Bring-your-own wine policy means that this is always a cheap place to visit.

The neighbourhood isn't the greatest but don't let that put you off. We have returned and returned and returned and returned!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11779 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11738 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11738 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11723 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11723 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11719 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11719 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11718 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11718 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11686 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11686 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9348 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9348 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8854
Rice is combined with lentils to make wonderful dosas, idlis, vadas and uttapams. They are combined with sambhar (dal), rasam (tamarind dal), dry and curried vegetable and pachadi (yoghurt). Also cater brilliantly for vegetarians.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8854 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8845 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8845 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8832 They also do very good organic fairtrade coffee, and their own soups, ciabbattas, sandwiches and, mostly recommended, cakes.
Staff are very friendly and nice. You can dine inside, or even outside on the pavement, weather permitting. The cafe has a very "east-side" unpretentious look, but the quality on offer is not matched by more pretentious cafes in the city centre - so it is worth visiting Dennistoun on the east side to eat at Tapa.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8832 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8827 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8827 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7921 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7921 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3801
It's also a good choice for families, as a selection of toys is usually available, and is ideally placed for lunch or dinner following a visit to the People's Palace on Glasgow Green.

The monthly jazz supper club is well worth a visit, but book in advance - it's very popular.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3801 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3212 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3212 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2112 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2112 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2093 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2093