Tinto Tapas Bar

Homespun take on tapas at the Southside branch of this creative small chain.

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The little local that went global, well, regional at least. While six venues across the West of Scotland is hardly a market takeover, it’s a sign that Gordon Craig’s formula is certainly a hit with diners. The Battlefield original has a compact, comforting menu with traditional favourites like salt cod and Spanish tortilla. Livening things up are rarer treats like chistorra – a tasty regional chorizo-and rib-sticking braised goat stew sweetened with dates. The interior is lined with familiar reminders of rustic Spain – a mini tiled roof here, an ornate ceramic olive jug there – and the cosy space is packed most nights of the week. Staff buzz around with genuine warmth chatting to regulars; asking your server for a recommendation may result in an infectiously heartfelt homage to Catalonia. For dessert, accompanying chocolate fondue and churros with a slateful of fresh fruit almost seems to make it a healthy choice. Either way, the walk up past the historical Battlefield monument on the way home covers a multitude of calorific sins.

• High point: Knowledgeable, friendly staff
• Low point: Gypsy Kings on loop. On loop. On loop.
• Notable dish: Goat stew with dates and mint