The Gannet

My photos will not do the dishes justice. Creative, innovative dishes locally sourced and seasonal. All the great quality and care that went into each course, we felt and tasted. It was an experience. Each bite told a story about the restaurant, and the intention behind the dishes. The pine infused Old Fashion was a nice surprise. Altogether my wife and I absolutely enjoyed our time and look for forward to our return. It was our first visit to the UK, Glasgow and Islays.

The menu was highly seasonal and the tasting menu made those ingredients sing. Every dish was beautifully presented to the point where it was difficult to eat! The wait pairing was perfect and the knowledge shared on each course made the experience. Staff were lovely, to boot!

Absolutely tremendous, 10/10 experience. Food, service, and venue itself all hitting every mark. Had once of the best meals we have ever had today. Cannot wait to return!

Came here for my sisters birthday! Favourite restaurant in Glasgow (other than the loon fung). Amazing service and some fo the best seafood I’ve ever had

An unbelievable experience! The food was utterly sublime, with every bite being a taste sensation. We took the 6 course tasting menu, as was an afternoon sitting, we didn’t choose the wine pairings. The cocktails were amazing, from a new twist on an old fashioned to the pink fizz! The staff were great, they explained every course in detail and were very attentive throughout and we never felt rushed, even though we were there for over 3 hours. Brilliant food in a lovely setting, we can’t wait to return!

A must visit - took us a long time to get there but it was fabulous! We had the seasonal lunch and each course was amazing. The presentation of the food and the flavours of each dish were an experience . The service was really good too - we will definitely go back, been raving about it all week!

Fantastic tasting menu and matching wine. Smashing service with dishes and wines being explained. All the dishes were great, tasty and leaving you wanting some more. Matching wines we very good, great selections from Eastern Europe, some you just would t expect. We also added a fantastic cheese course and took a vegetarian option, instead of the beef tartare… service was excellent in this regard, nothing was a problem. Great night all round. We’ll be back for more.

My server Angus was so nice and helpful. I had delicious starters, they were very savoury plus a sweet rabbit treat that paired so well. My chicken main had a great balance of flavours and textures with seed things that popped in my mouth. The desserts were a great portion size and tasted even better. The cherry drink I had smelt and tasted like Christmas!

We'd booked this as a special evening for our chums from LA, who were attending the World Sci-Fi Con at the SEC. However, they were too tired and ducked out at the last minute. Their loss (we found another chum who was delighted to step in). This was an exceptional meal on all counts, from the tasty bread at the start right through to the perfect souffle dessert. In between each course we were presented with a 'palate cleanser' morsel of something - we hadn't asked for these and I can't actually remember what they were. All I can recall is that they were very considerate of my lactose aversion and made sure that my dishes were as dairy-free as possible. The menu didn't have a lot of vegan options, but I felt sure they would cater for any taste if given advance notice. I can't tell you exactly what was in each course, but the main course was north sea cod with mussels, black garlic, in a frothy sauce, with some intriguing black roll that looked like a length of liquorice - I think it was some sort of pasta with squid ink? Each bite was a different taste sensation. For dessert, I was presented with a very-near dairy free souffle with some ginger jam on top, and the souffle was absolutely perfect. We managed to get through two bottles of a rather nice Portuguese wine that I hadn't tried before, and the service was excellent on all fronts. I can't actually think of anything to complain about, and that's not like me! Get ye along to the Gannet post-haste!

Just finished a six course meal in Glasgow at a restaurant called the Gannet. Absolutely stunning menu execution with flavors that were next level bordering on otherworldly. On this particular night their team of 7-8 chefs amazed us with their flawless execution on each menu item. Was incredibly difficult to pick a favorite because they were each individually outstanding on their own merits. But the two that bubbled to the top were the cured wild halibut and the aged beef tartare. The way the team was able to merge the multiple flavors harmoniously yet allow distinct flavor separation to be tasted was unworldly on the cured wild halibut. The aged beef tartare was almost equally sublime. By far one of the best meals and execution I've seen worldwide, and the team at the Gannet, from chefs, the front end staff, and bartender individually imprinting patterns into ice cubes for certain drinks clearly work VERY hard to make sure your meal is outstanding. Kudos to the team on far surpassing and amazing this guest with your culinary journey.

5-Star deliciousness! One of our favorite restaurants that we discovered during our 2+ week travels to Scotland. Worthy of its Michelin star rating. We enjoyed their tasting menu and were delighted by absolutely everything...staff was kind and helpful, cocktails were creative, and each dish was more beautiful and creative and delicious than the next. A few of our top picks included: pickled herring, lamb 3 ways (loin, shoulder, sausage), and their tartare! Service was super attentive and extensive spirits, wine and inventive cocktail list! And price was reasonable for the amazing quality and quantity! 5-stars...hope to come back and visit again!

Just what you want on a blustery, grim autumn Saturday: a trip to The Gannet. We took advantage of a generous gift given to us by some friends. At 12 noon, the restaurant was practically empty. We received a warm welcome and were shown to our table in the intimate nook at the back. The decor was suitably autumnal: muted colours, warmth from a fire and an impressive display of branches and dried flowers that gave the sense of the end of seasons. The menu hints at what is on offer and is (intentionally) short on detail. This is a good thing. The Gannet is a place where you can trust the chef to do the right thing. Hang up your hang-ups at the door. This meant that my dining partner ended up with something she would never have ordered: a beef carpaccio, which she absolutely loved. Boom. Horizon expanded. That expansion of horizons continued with the rest of the meal. It's all seasonal and incredibly nuanced, high cuisine without the frippery and ponciness.I don't feel the need to do a forensic analysis of the dishes. The menu is seasonal and changes. Be assured that whatever is on offer has been conceived after much thought and will be delivered with flair, They have a small but curated wine selection. The cider was excellent.It's not cheap but you get what you pay for. And more. By the time we left, there wasn't an empty table in sight.That's no surprise. A must-visit if you're looking for an experience you'll be talking about for a long time.

I can understand why this is one of the best restaurants in Glasgow. Every dish was unique and special. Don't skip it

Where does the term "eating like a gannet come from?" Answer: The Gannet is Glasgow. My taste buds we pleasantly assaulted by the prix fix 6 course menu from this lovely restaurant. We chose to do the wonderful wine paring as well. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable as I was a bit worried we weren't as well dressed as our fellow diners. The 6 course menu was 70 and the wine pairing was 55. Please treat yourself. Every bite was worth it! The stand out dishes was the monkfish with roe with smoked butter sauce and the surprise was the blue murder. Blue cheese as a dessert? Why yes. It works, dammit. It was an added 8 to the bill and oh so worth it. The staff was wonderful and attentive, making sure we were well taken care of. They were extremely knowledgeable of ALL the wines we gulped down. Do not pass this fabulous restaurant up! Cheers!

Garnet is our highlight of all the meals we planned in Glasgow, hands down. I usually spent a lot of time planning our meals before our trip and this is no accept ion. Was blown away by Garnet's use of really fresh local ingredients and the complexity of flavors. Some of the highlights include the lamb 3 ways (loin, shoulder, sausage) where the 3 preparations were so well integrated with the sweetness from the fresh peas and the sausage wrapped in thinly sliced zucchini - was heavenly. The duck egg was generously portioned for the price with extremely rich flavors. The dessert we ordered was extremely light and refreshing with a strawberry tea foam on it. Also saw the Guinness ice-cream on the menu. Service was super attentive and wine list was spot on without too crazy markups. Other places we went to include Ox and Fitch (4 stars) and Stravaigin (5 stars). These restaurants are all kinda in the same neighborhood - all Michelin worthy.

EMEGERRRDDDDDD. Friggin LOVED this place. Everything was absolutely Spot. On. from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. Honestly like, super service - that perfect combination of ultra-professional, with a touch of humour and banter. The decor is contemporary and comfortable with a sophisticated edge. The food though. Wow. We actually just popped in to share some appetisers, not intending on staying long, but then the conversation turned to the salted caramel pudding for desert and sure it'd be rude not to give it a go. Well. If you're a desert person, you need to come here, and you need to have it. Each one is cooked in the oven per order, so takes about 15 mins or so. Incredible. That lava-like liquid oozing out of the most perfect sponge. I'll say it again. Wow. I will absolutely be back here next time I'm in Glasgow.

I have struggled to write this review for quite a while. This has the reputation of being one of the best restaurants in Glasgow and I was expecting big things from it. To be honest I left feeling a bit deflated as the meal did not meet my expectations. Clearly though plenty of other people who know loads about good food love it, so maybe it is just not my preferred type of place or cuisine. Anyway here goes... Atmosphere is really "quiet" I would have to say there really ain't one. I have been in a couple of times times now and on both occasions I have left thinking their is no "buzz" about the place whatsoever. We were in as a big group and sat at a long table up the stairs. I think because we were out the way a bit the service was a slower than it might have been if we were on the main part of the restaurant. The food was all ok, but a bit plain in my opinion. I had the salmon to start, the plaice as a main and the chocolate tart (i think it was called that) for desserts it was all from the Christmas menu and it was all pretty average tasting. To be honest from a place with such a big reputation I was expecting interesting and far tastier food. What I think I got was pretty plain and unexciting dishes. Perhaps if I had ordered meat instead of fish it would have been better, but your getting charged the same amount (a lot) so you should still be getting really good tasty food. I did have some lovely champagne and a nice bottle of Orkney red beer (although very over priced again at £6.50 for a bottle of Scottish beer) but it could not make up for the overall disappointment at the food. A sad 3 stars for me.

I first visited The Gannet not long after it opened and the front of house team management was a little off, to put it mildly. The food was great, surroundings cool and pleasant, but not worth returning at those prices to be told when the wrong starters were brought to our table, "Well this is what is ready, can you not just have it?"....I'm not kidding. But I really wanted The Gannet to be great and it has recently won several awards and titles. I wanted to go back and took the opportunity yesterday. A child free sunny Sunday late lunch was the order of the day. I wasn't disappointed: in fact, I was delighted. I was seated by the professional yet relaxed manager and sat at the back of the restaurant (my choice). The décor is relaxed with lots of wood and stone. On Sundays they serve a champagne lunch, which is excellent value for three courses with a small glass of champagne to kick you off. There were some tempting additions to the menu on a specials board. I chose the East Coast Scallops served with pig's head (which was almost rillettes like), cauliflower, golden raisins and curry oil. In the scallops were perfectly cooked and the flavour combinations were superb. I had a small glass of Marsanne with it, as recommended by my waitress. For main course I chose the Scotch Beef diamond fillet and Oxtail, pheasant back mushrooms, watercress pureé, pickled pearl onions, bone marrow Mayan Hold potatoes, short rib sauce. It was superb: and excellent Sunday lunch. The beef was cooked exactly the way I like it and so tender. The watercress was packed with the flavour and the onions inspired. Though delicious, I didn't feel the addition of the oxtail was necessary. I drank a glass of Las Moras Malbec with the beef. It was lightly smokey and perfumed, with a vanilla note. Another great match. To finish, I was really torn between the Salted Caramel Fondant with tonka bean ice-cream and the Milk Chocolate Feuilletine, peanut brittle, hazelnut ice-cream. I chose the latter and was so, so pleased that I did. It was beautiful executed and such a delicious combination of textures. The hazelnut ice-cream was so smooth and the chocolate not too sweet. I ended up having a lovely chat with my main waitress, Marika. She was knowledgeable about the food and wine, and, more importantly, interested in it. She took the effort to help me choose my food and offered great wine suggestions to match it. She was attentive but not hovering: the perfect service. I passed a very pleasant couple of hours at The Gannet and would definitely recommend it and shall be back. Thank to all of the team for a great lunch.

The Gannet has been on my hitlist for a while and it was worth the wait. Food:- we shared Stornoway Black pudding scotch duck egg. This was absolutely sensational start to the meal. The crumbly texture of the pudding, complimented the the soft egg and crisp outer layer was perfect. Mains I had Scotch beef diamond fillet dripping potatoes, artichoke, shallot and maderia sauce and Amanda had lamb. Both presented to a high standard and the taste was perfect. No improvements could be made. Dessert we shared the caramel fondant and tibia bean ice cream. As someone who prefers a cheesecake or savoury dish this blew me away. Honestly my favourite ever dessert. Cooked to perfection it was firm and slightly crisp on outer layer but soft and gooey in the middle. WOW! The cheeseboard we shared because well we felt like a pair of gannets, when in Rome!!! Was the only let down. It was a bit safe for my liking and the Camembert and Brie were a bit too similar for a board that contained only 4 small selections of cheese. The cheese was great particularly the Lanark blue. But a bit safe, could have been doing with a chutney and we both have a preference of grapes rather than Apple. Service was top notch, relaxed and we were presented with a complimentary pre starter of pumpkin soup and fresh baked bread, also the chef served our desserts which was a nice touch. The cost for one starter, 2 mains, 2 desserts a bottle of red and 2 glasses of red was £92. Which was good value for the quality of meal and service. Ambience in the back area was a little too loud for my liking but I think that's due to the boxy area which means noise is locked in. I'd prefer to sit on the upper terrace or at the back of front area of restaurant. Toilets were immaculate although tiny with a rather large full length mirror which results in anyone being able to have a cheeky glance at your member. We had cocktails afterwards In the bar, wasn't too impressed with them. But I wouldn't let it detract from an otherwise outstanding evening. We will 100% be back.

I was chuffed to return to The Gannet for lunch and discover their amazing lunch time deal - £12 for three small plates from Tuesday-Thursday 12pm-2.30pm. My friend was moving away from Glasgow and had always wanted to try here. It's really lovely to sit in the bar at lunch time as you can do a bit of people watching if you're close enough to the window. A couple of the small plates have a supplement on them and we decided just to order a selection to share between us. The waiter was very helpful and suggested that he would bring them out two at time so nothing got cold while we were eating and chatting. We tried: herring, warm confit of spruce cured salmon, west coast squid with confit chicken wing, Scotch beef "Diamond Fillet", lamb, and of course, the Scotch egg. I've had the squid and Scotch egg before and they were both just as lovely. The fish dishes of herring and salmon were also excellent, and I loved the beef fillet. The only dish I didn't like was the lamb but I don't really like lamb anyway so I happily left that to my friend to eat. I loved how the meal was served - two dishes at a time meant it felt like a very extravagant three course meal but of course, was actually really reasonably priced. The bill was around £40 with drinks and I would love to go back for this amazing deal again as it was just that good. Note: if you're looking for another good offer here, Champagne Sunday is worth a go as it's £25 for three courses and a glass of fizz.

I've told everyone & their granny about the dessert I enjoyed last week at the gannet. I've been dreaming and thinking about it ever since. Loved my experience from the minute we walked in the door to the moment we left.

Second visit for a family birthday dinner so five stars immediately for having kept all six of us happy twice. The Sunday deal, three courses with a glass of champagne, is fantastic value for this quality of food even though this time they didn't seem to be offering the a la carte dishes at a supplement. The food is inventive and full of flavour. My red deer venison with crispy potato, brambles, spinach and other wee surprise flavours was delicious, served properly seared and pink, moist and tender. The salted caramel fondant and tonka bean icecream with a perfectly runny centre was a sweet salty dream and mine came garnished with a lit candle :) (I might have mentioned it was my birthday) which was a nice touch from friendly, attentive yet discreet serving staff.

The first time we went to the gannet there was a booking mix-up (if you've read my blog you'll have seen it) so we went back for lunch today. It's up there with my favourite meals in Glasgow! The lunch menu is reasonable for the standard you are getting at £15 for two courses. We had pickled herring, black pudding scotch egg, pork belly & loin for main and then caramel fondant and lemon posset for main. The dessert wine I had (can't remember the name but it was first on the list) was a lip licking pineapple number, I'd go back for this alone. Service was friendly, non presumptuous and all round ace. We were about to leave when a guy walked in with practically a whole pig and eggs that I presume was straight from the farm. Made me love the place even more!

I finally got around to trying The Gannet last night and was impressed! My visit coincided with the recent Bib Gourment recommendation (part of the Michellin Star Guide for 2015) for the restaurant, so my expectations for my visit were high. This review is actually based on eating here as part of a food tour around Finnieston, with The Gannet being our first stop for 'starters'. When we walked in I loved the look of the place, the decor is modern yet inviting thanks to the lighting and seating arrangements and the bar area showcases their drinks selection well. After reading the drinks menu, which included glasses of Laurent Perrier champagne for £8.50, I picked a New Zealand Sauvingnon Blanc. It arrived it it was delicious and a sign of things to come. I had three small plates and thoroughly enjoyed them all. The food was cooked well and the flavour combinations were perfect. I choose lamb cooked with wild mushrooms and served in mash, lamb sweetbreads and mallard served with beetroot. I'm not sure I could pick a favourite as they were all so good! I can't wait to go back here for a full meal. The staff were pleasant and happy to help and make our group feel very welcome, thanks guys!

This had been hyped up by some folk in the know as the potential next great place to eat in Glasgow. It's definitely up there with some of the best food I've had here, and hopefully the wee teething issues will be sorted soon to get it that missing star. Firstly, I was kind of surprised about the layout of the place. I had expected it to have a standard restaurant feel about it, but it's more of a bar with a wee eating space tacked onto it. The bar itself looks very nice (very much if the area though), and the bar snacks look interesting if expensive - will definitely be giving the croquettes a go! We ate off the a la carte menu - the pre theatre didn't really have anything threat jumped out at me (part of the reason for the missing star). I had the smoked salmon, fennel & horseradish starter, which was amazing - perfectly smoked, and the salady stuff was a perfect accompaniment. My main course was brilliant, although possibly not quite as good as the starter. Lovely lamb, cooked a little on the pink side, with a great mash to go with it. Dessert was a chocolate fondant with tonka bean ice cream (basically a slightly funky vanilla) - again, really excellent. This is definitely a place you want to go if you are wanting to impress - at £70 for a three course meal, a 2 course meal and a couple of soft drinks it might not be the cheapest, but it certainly is good quality food. A good celebratory dinner for two location, or if you want to show off to your parents. It isn't quite perfect: see the pre theatre above, and it could have definitely done with being a couple of degrees warmer, but I think this will easily earn its place on the list of "treat yourself" restaurants in Glasgow, and I certainly think in time it will earn the fifth star...

Oh. Ma. Gawd. Came here with a group of other lovelies for their Christmas menu, and everything was just top notch! The staff in particular were really great in my opinion, as they were attentive without being pushy or in-your-face, knowing just when to come and ask about drinks, etc. I had the cured salmon confit to start and it was absolute perfection. I love fish dishes anyway, but the texture, flavour, everything about it was amazing. I'm actually drooling a wee bit right now just thinking about it, mmm. It wasn't the biggest of portions, but a) I was glad because that reassured me I'd manage all of my food later on too and b) when dining in a classy establishment such as the Gannet, you don't get big clunky portions. For main, I went for the beef fillet with dripping potatoes and ohhh those potatoes. Now, I know probably everyone thinks their mum's roast potatoes are the best, and I still do, but these are definitely second to hers now! The fillet itself was also delish and nicely cooked. My dessert was an utter joy to behold. A chocolate feuilletine (also fun to say!) which was accompanied by peanut brittle and hazelnut ice cream. I'm not 100% sure what a feuilletine comprises of, but it was completely delicious, so that's really all you need to know! It had differently-textured layers which complemented each other well, and while I did admittedly struggle towards the end, I managed to finish it and was left very happy indeed. Another thing the Gannet scores major points for is that they're so generous with their bread! (And it was delicious, to boot.) I hate it when restaurants are really stingy with it, but they brought us so much!! I'm not even joking, that's how seriously I feel about bread. I would definitely love to come back here at some point!

The red deer was fantastic! This place has a nice cosy atmosphere with warm lighting and the french waitress makes you feel as if you've stepped out of the city and into a peaceful little town. We went on Sunday and had the Champaign Sunday menu, I had the halibut my wife had squid hers was definitely better. For the main I had the red deer which was probably the best main I've had in Glasgow in the three years I've lived here. We had a couple desserts that were so rich with chocolate and caramel they made a normal chocolate cake look like a salad. The price to quality ratio is just right

I had read about it before coming to Scotland, and it also came recommended by the sommelier at Ledbury in London. They do craft cocktails well. I went with the Lungo No 2, which was tart and well balanced. We also got a bottle of Cote du Rhone, which was a good wine for the price. Their wine bottles are very reasonable, mostly in the £30-40 range, but they have some in the £20 range. They started us with a white onion mousse and white onion powder on a lavash cracker with sorrel. I took some of the extra mousse and spread it on the warm crusty bread they gave us, which was awesome. Food: - Crisp rabbit confit: like croquette, great flavor and texture, not overly greasy. It also came with some seared rabbit loin, which was very tender. The pickles were also nice and light - Scotch beef diamond filet: tender, but a little overdone (I had asked for medium rare). It had good flavor and came with spinach, chantarelles, and crisped potatoes - Confit Loch Melfort sea trout: very tender inside, with mussels and leaks; I liked the crisped gnocchi with it - Salted caramel fondant: not the fondant on a cake but like a molten chocolate cake. I was afraid it would be very sweet, but it was actually just right. We added some sea salt from the table, which helped the dish a lot. We ordered it mostly for the tonka bean ice cream (out of curiosity), but the ice cream was pretty mild. Still, it was a good dessert I think our server was relatively new, but she was very friendly. The manager was very involved in making sure we had a good experience. I would recommend checking it out if you're in Glasgow. Make a reservation since it's not a big restaurant.

I love Finneston! I lived there juuuust as the majority of the empty retail lots started getting hipster makeovers by inspired restaurateurs, so I relish any opportunity to return. Now a hubbub of activity, Finneston is the lucky home of The Gannet. Sandwiched between its fierce competitors (although I like to think of it as a friendly alliance) The Finneston and The Kelvingrove Cafe, The Gannet still has something unique to offer in terms of atmosphere, staff and food. We went for a family meal to celebrate my sister and brother's joint birthday. On arrival we were seated by our server for the evening; an intimidatingly cool but very smiley woman who had extensive knowledge about the menu and was determined to educate you. Our table was in the back corner of the restaurant, usually a placement I take offence at as it's generally the darkest, dingiest and least atmospheric part of the floor. On this occasion, however, our table was bright and airy, with still enough space for everyone to sit comfortably. After surveying the restaurant I concluded that it would be nice to be sat anywhere, which is rare and valuable. (I know I'm rambling a lot about seating, but it's ruined so many dining experiences for me through the years. I'm looking at you, Ubiquitous Chip...) The wine was brought promptly, opened and poured by our server, as was the endless supply of iced water we enjoyed throughout the meal. I like touches like that, so much nicer than having a jug cluttering up the table. We all ordered from the set menu as the selection of dishes on offer that evening sounded incredible; if the menu had been any bigger I would've been too spoilt for choice to have made a decision! I started with a confit of salmon with crispy capers and puréed cauliflower. The salmon wasn't too smoky and just melted in the mouth, while the capers added a bite which cut through the creamy cauliflower. I could've eaten three servings, however that's not to say the portion was mean - I'm just very greedy. For my main I had a smoked cod fillet with crispy skin, buttered baby potatoes and a seaweed broth. Although I found the seaweed broth surplus to requirement, the cod was beautifully cooked and the vegetables which came with it still had a crunch to them. My only criticism of this dish is that the rock salted crispy skin pushed the entire dish into "too salty" territory, but I'm aware that I'm particularly sensitive to the taste of salt and it may very well have been some people's idea of heaven. For dessert I ordered the milk chocolate feuilletine, which came with THE most deliciously delicate mint ice cream I've ever had the pleasure of greedily throwing at my face. The feuilletine was so rich and satisfying that the fresh wild mint brought you right back down to earth. I'd go back for that goddamn ice cream alone. Although the evening was a complete success and we left fat and happy, the end of the meal had been soured slightly by the party in the private dining mezzanine above us screaming their way through "happy birthday". Usually the loudest table in the restaurant, they put us to shame by proceeding to scream at each other, scream at staff, and scream at the ceiling. There was a lot of screaming is the point I'm trying to make. Not to worry, I'm sure when you go (as you surely must) there won't be any screaming people, and all you'll have to worry about is whether or not you want the fresh scallop tartar or the black pudding and duck egg scotch egg. The struggle is real, trust me.

I went when it first opened and my main concerns were with the service. This has completely changed and I've not seen any of the original serving staff for some time. I've now been a few times and I think The Gannet is safely one of the top three restaurants in Glasgow. Top quality food with a relaxed, welcoming (and knowledgeable) service. It's a superb venue for small groups or a romantic meal given it has three dining areas. It is also casual enough that it shouldn't be considered just an event dining experience. Highly recommended from someone who can be hard to please!

We have been to The Gannet many times and it remains our favourite restaurant in Glasgow! We went for the New Year's Eve 2015 evening and the food was simply incredible! Peter and Ivan are doing a fantastic job and surely it's only a matter of time before their Michelin Bib Gourmand gets an upgrade...! More recently, we went for lunch with our neighbours a couple of weekends ago and, yet again, had a brilliant standard of food and service. I've had the Black Pudding Scotch Egg several times and it remains a firm favourite! The Diamond Fillet is also cracking; never had anything sub-par here before and really cannot recommend it enough!

My parents and I popped in for a quick drink before heading to a wine tasting (yes, that really is as middle class as that sounds :P) I was impressed with the service; we were offered a table straight away (on a busy Friday night no less) but we opted to perch at the bar since we were only having a drink. We ordered a bottle of wine to share, which was very reasonably priced in my opinion (most of their wines are c.£20 for a bottle). Our server was very chatty and friendly; he kept us topped up and was happy to listen to my dad's mini history lesson about the Finnieston area! We didn't try the food, although it looked and sounded amazing from what we could see and judging by the menu. My only niggle with the Gannet was the atmosphere, everything felt very formal and... I don't really know how else to describe it, it felt as though people just come here to be seen at the latest "It" venue. I know that isn't the fault of the staff and it's probably just my own insecurities at play but I felt a little out of place (I should point out I had gone out straight from work so I was casually dressed) next to the classy-looking clientele. As I say, this is probably my own issues playing with me so you can take that how you like! Overall I'd love to go back and try some of the food and chat to the staff, I enjoyed our lovely, if short, visit to the Gannet!

Just amazing. I went hear following reading much hype and bluster about it and wasn't disappointed. Great wine, exceptional food and friendly service. What more could you want?!

The Gannet is part of the new cool emergence of Finniston and fits in very nicely with all the usual suspects - Kelvingrove Cafe, Old Saltys, The Finniston, Crabshak.....etc. Inside is exactly what you would expect of a trendy Finniston bar - exposed brick walls, wooden tables and chairs, a smart back lit bar and cool original art work. It has a really nice, laid back chilled feel to everything and thankfully doesn't come over as trying too hard. The designers have got the feel in the bar just right I think. The staff were fantastic, attentive without being over powering, smiley, chatty, and more than happy to make recommendations and offer opinion on dishes. Absolutely no complaints, which always makes me happy. So the menu at The Gannet I think is best described as local Scottish flair with a twist. After being seated at the table and ordering a glass of perfectly chilled Laurent Perrier (they sell it by the glass - clever clever manager) I perused the menu and decided to shun the delicious looking festive menu in favour of the regular menu. To start with I choose the Pig's head croquette served with green sauce, which when arrived were 5 small little bites of perfection - crunchy on the outside and soft and succulent in the middle. They were amazingly good. For my main I decided to be brave and try the pheasant special - having never tried it before I was both excited and slightly terrified in equal measure. When the dish arrived the pheasant was served with mash and root vegetables, just the 1 word is needed to describe the dish - perfection. Everything on the plate was well portioned and cooked impeccably. I have nothing else to add over and above Perfection! For dessert I made yet another bold move by going for the Hot chocolate fondant with salted caramel, sesame wafer and tonka bean ice cream. Anyone who watches any of the masterchefs (Australia being my personal favourite) knows that it is near impossible to cook a fondant right. Well take a bow the dessert chef at The Gannet, it was Sensational! I cut into my hot soft sponge and the inside flowed like hot molten deliciously chocolately lava.....it was heaven on a plate. The Gannet produced as good a meal as I have eaten (outside of a Michelin star restaurant) it was a perfectly proportioned 3 course meal with every course outstanding. Absolutely no flaws or niggles. Well deserved 5 Stars!

Enjoyed a excellent 6 course lunch. Everything was fresh and the flavors well balanced. Definitely recommend for a relaxing no rush lunch break.

On paper this could have been disastrous. Originally my partner had booked for Tuesday, but then she was told the restaurant had changed opening hours so we were moved to the following evening(!). A complimentary bottle of wine for the inconvenience was a nice touch. We arrived, were seated, and the wine was poured. After we ordered there followed a lengthy delay, giving the impression that our order had been misplaced. By the time staff realised this one of our choices (venison) was no longer available, but the replacement (pheasant) coupled with a free glass of red wine meant we (eventually) had a lovely meal. Much of this didn't bother us because the staff were very pleasant and did their best to smooth things over. Events of the day gave us much to talk about, so that a few snafus just seemed part of the day's drama. In other circumstances we might have felt differently. This restaurant looks great, has nice food, and friendly staff. But it is clearly having teething troubles. When/if they are sorted out I'd happily give four stars.

This is a tremendous restaurant, the food is excellent and staff are very good too. The reviews I'd read gave me the impression that it was a fancy/fussy restaurant, fine dining sort of place. Which is no problem, but it's not like that at all. It's dark and rough looking with tables and chairs that are mismatched with tweed scatter cushions, I had the whole pan-fried woodcock and the halibut special which were both superb. Wine is reasonably priced and they make a great Old Fashioned. Book well in advance though.

Booked well in advance to go to the gannet as it is so popular just now! However we went before 7 oclock and their small plates menu was still available so we decided to sit at the bar and order from there as it was a bit less formal than the restaurant area. The restaurant is very nice though..quite bare and modern looking. The waiter and bar staff were very nice and we ordered some lovely cocktails (amaretto sour and bloody marys) as we the price of prosecco was £30.50 a bottle..a bit too pricey for my liking! For food I got the black pudding scotch duck egg which was amazing! I also got the scallop dish which was lovely however I got only 1 scallop (it was huge though).My friend got smoked salmon and the cod dish which she said was good. We also shared chips which were tasty. Unfortunately we didn't have time to order dessert but il be back to try the caramel fondant! The bar got very busy and had a great atmosphere. The bill was actually not as expensive as I expected as the cocktail were very reasonably price for the area. Im hoping to be back soon to dine on the normal menu!

We came here for a date which our babysitter cancelled but we went anyway. They had a highchair and made some kids specific items. We did the small plates and the herring was absolutely fabulous-I would just come back for that! The cocktail menu looked great too but I just got ginger beer (fever tree). We definitely will come back here for the set menu. Lovely ambience which reminded me of Porter & Rye.