Contemporary takes on classic Scottish fare

Word to the wise: Pescetarians may want to check out Gandolfi Fish, the café's sister restaurant next door whose head chef Jamie Donald previously held the title of "Scottish seafood chef of the year".

Popular plate: Sliced and served cold with a warm gratin dauphinoise, the Rannoch smokery-sourced venison is the café's stand-out dish.

A truly Glasweigan gastronomic institution, Café Gandolfi has been servicing the stomachs and livers of local bon vivants for over 30 years now. The café's standard menu has seen very little change over the years but an inventive and ever-changing selection of daily specials offers a little variety to the plentiful regulars.

Whilst Scottish flavours dominate the menu (a creamy cullen skink and a mellow Stornoway black pudding with mushrooms are among the favourites), American staples such as the New York pastrami on sourdough and the meatloaf with tangy red pepper relish are well worth your consideration.