Sisters' Restaurant

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Sunday Night at the Sisters Restaurant 20th October 2008

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My girlfriend and I had done some online searching for somewhere for a meal out in Glasgow. One of us is from Edinburgh and the other London and we both enjoy good food at an honest price. We had arrived in Glasgow and still hadn’t made a decision so we scanned a travel guide and decided the Sisters in Kelvingrove would be worth a shot, its a family run business that cook fresh produce... we were informed by the guide.

Making the reservation was polite and straight forward.... when I called back to change the time of the reservation it was changed with no problems.

The surroundings are simple, Scottish without being garish, well placed tables, white cloths and really nice cutlery and wine glasses. I like the details when I go out, they had it just about right, very smart but relaxed.

There was a set menu (also worth checking the web site of calling to find out what’s on the menu etc) for £17.95 for which I had a started mackerel with beetroot and greens starter. Roasted chicken, roasted potatoes and vegetables for main course and for desert I had a melting hot chocolate pudding with liquor oranges and a blob of marmalade ice cream. It was all very good. The hot dishes were served hot which is always a good start for me. The part I was most intrigued about was the desert, i am a sucker for anything chocolate for desert but the melting pudding was cooked to a near perfection. That wasn’t the bit I had been waiting for; I wanted to know if they could carry off Marmalade Ice Cream. The subtle tinge of Marmalade that had been made creamy left me in no doubt it was marmalade but didn’t dominate the creaminess of the ice cream. I didn’t think I would eat the orange liquor slices but in TV critic fashion I pilled the chocolate pudding, marmalade ice cream and a piece of the orange on my spoon and tried it all together, it really was good.

My girlfriend who is a self confessed foodie and whose father was in the restaurant business was going to be more critical than me, I suspected. She had scallops for starter, a fish medley and vegetables and potatoes main course and for desert bread pudding with a drizzle of custard and a blob of creamy ice cream. It was all good, the scallops made her smile, the fish medley kept her yumming and enjoying. The bread pudding was good but possibly a smidge bland. Her overall rating was a good 7. I would have gone for a 7-8. We had a good bottle of wine and a coffee and paid about £60 which felt good. If you’re after a good experience and you appreciate locally sourced foods cooked well and with attention to the detail then give it a go. They have another restaurant in the Jordan Hill area of Glasgow that has an identical menu (I have not tried it yet).

mespinheiro

My favourite restaurant in Glasgow 24th August 2008

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The Sisters is my favourite restaurant in Glasgow. I have never had a bad experience there and I recommend it to everyone I know. The food is delicious and great value for money. It is great for a casual dining experience or if you want to dress up that is ok too. The food is always sourced locally and always in season. They have brilliant lunch and pre-theatre menus that make it a cheap place to eat if you are strapped for cash. The staff are always friendly and helpful and never rush you out the door. This is the perfect restaurant for a boozy Sunday lunch with the girls or a romantic dinner with your partner.

kittieskitchen

3rd August 2007

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Lovely traditional Scottish/Irish fare.

The first time I went there I had smoked haddock with a homemade crumpet and poached egg (fabulous) followed by three types of fish served with samphire greens and new potatoes. All I remember from the dessert is that I shouldn't have had it... but couldn't resist! It was chocolately and lush...

The second time I had a blackpudding and apple tart, followed by fish. Again it was fabulous. Unfortunately the tart wasn't cooked through when I first received it - however, when I pointed this out to the staff it was quickly and smoothly rectified.

The winelist was also good, if not extensive.