What to order at Cail Bruich

Must order
The full tasting menu; the langoustine and Perthshire venison courses are the reason to book.
Editor tip
Book the earlier weekday sittings, they release before the Friday and Saturday slots that vanish first each month.
CuisineModern Scottish
Price££££
Tasting menu£140
NeighborhoodWest End
HoursTue-Thu 18:30-22:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-13:30, 19:00-22:00; Sun-Mon closed
ChefLorna McNee
Book ahead3 to 4 weeks
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Location

Address: 725 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 8QX

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