Ian Brown Food and Drink

A friendly, casual neighbourhood restaurant in Giffnock – presided over by a chef who does cooking at the top end.

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If you live in the Southside you’ll already know about this Giffnock favourite, if you don’t you won’t ever forget a visit here. Husband and wife team Ian and Sheila Brown head up the kitchen and floor respectively, and in many ways it’s like walking into a chef’s own home to partake in a dinner party they are hosting. Décor, chairs and lighting are all comfortable and thoughtfully chosen and the room always feels like it is full of old friends – largely locals who appreciate good dining as well as a good deal. Simple, wholesome dishes such as smoked haddock and leek risotto with poached egg sit side by side with those that showcase the technical skill of a kitchen trained in fine dining (Ian was head chef at Ubiquitous Chip for many many years). The classic combination of ham and egg is elevated to great heights in a memorable and crispy croquette of ham hough custard with pea sauce and tomato butter. Desserts are sweetly retro and a huge baked Alaska needs two spoons at the very least.

Listed in the Glasgow Larder – order a print copy (free + p&p).