For even more choice, you can always head out of Kirkintilloch to the restaurants of Glasgow city centre. Aficionados of French cuisine might want to try Cote Brasserie on West Niles Street, which dishes up smart modern takes on staples such as onion soup, steak frites and crème brulée. Qua Italian on Ingram Street has long experience of blending imported Italian delicacies with local beef, lamb, salmon and seafood – just check out the succulent mussels in wine sauce or the veal escalopes with spaghetti napoletana. Meanwhile Red Onion on West Campbell Street is known for its contemporary Scottish menu, serving up the likes of seared scallops, sirloin steak and grilled sea bass alongside inventive veggie dishes.