Ubiquitous Chip (West End)

• The Ubiquitous Chip on Ashton Lane is known as a Glasgow institution and their downstairs restaurant brings back memories of Christmas Eve 2012 and all the merriment that comes with good food &
• We had our glad rags on and we were sat in a cute little corner table that felt like we were in our own sub room
• When we arrived there was a special nut free menu for him
• The pre starter was eaten before I could remember to write down details
• It was a bit like a gazpacho with a creamy foam if I remember correctly
• Islay scallops with crispy pork no less
• The scallops were lifted by the salty pork and the sweet cider
• We swapped around with me having fish for my main and himself having meat
• T really do it for me with this dish but I&rsquo
• Mr S tasted it and thought the ham in the dish was lovely so it was probably just me
• Next to me was fillet steak au poivre
• Each element of the dish was individually delicious and
• S famous Caledonian oatmeal ice cream with fruit compote&rsquo
• The presentation was impressive
• A meal at the restaurant at the Chip is always special
• Even loved the old guy at the table next to us with the booming laugh
• No use in being in a silent restaurant with no atmosphere
• The food is among the best in Glasgow and the service is both formal &
• I am that kind of exerciser that I need a treat afterwards) and I then decided that it is firmly one of my Glasgow favourites
• It is multi faceted with the posh restaurant
• My only complaint is that they share the same four ladies toilets &ndash
• S such an old building that they are working with that I half forgive them but the drinks aren&rsquo
• Earthy spelt and root veg casserole with a sherry gravy &ndash
• If I was Greg from Masterchef I would have said that it took me in from the cold like a big hug and it was solid cooking
• Not because they are unadventurous
• Because if the description of the roasted Ayrshire chicken breast dish on the menu translated then it was going to be a less than average choice
• Our first dessert was from the specials menu
• As soon as I saw chocolate ganache I was having it but the dish was more than just ganache
• Milk gel and chocolate ganache were accompanied with chocolate crumble &ndash
• Such a chocolately dish it was not horribly sweet or cloying
• The presentation for each dish is carefully thought out to make you want to dive in
• M surprised none of the staff came over to check everything was okay with us just staring at the food
• I have always found the staff friendly and this visit was no exception
• Our waitress was on hand when we needed her but was also happy to let us sit chatting for a while after eating
• This famous Glaswegian restaurant on Ashton Lane is a stronghold of culinary excellence and has stood the test of time
• The interior is unique and unpretentious yet luxurious think double volume "
• Their wine list is very extensive and more like a wine bible
• The level of food quality is outstanding you can tell that only the best produce and ingredients are used
• Efficient and friendly and the overall dining experience was definitely worth the price
• The venison haggis (don't ask what is it before u eat it) I found it not bad but it's a Scottish plate that is nice to try
• The wine we ordered was also the waiter's recommendation and it was the perfect match with the steak au poivre
• Wine is excellent but it is without doubt the staff that make the experience 5 star
• The service is formal but not unfriendly
• It was graduation week so they were under the pump but we never felt rushed
• My cod was fresh beautifully cooked and served with simple grain side
• The only disappointment was my mums steak
• Very tasty it was meant to be a sirloin and looked more like a very thin pathetic minute steak
• A must if visiting and the lane is interesting with some great little bars next door
• The desserts are the most memorable
• Starter dishes sizes are great for tasting

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