Arcoona at The Beardmore Hotel

Arcoona - a part of the well known hotel, The Beardmore, nestling on the banks of the Clyde in Glasgow - is a fine dining restaurant. While the hotel is associated with modern luxuries and leisure facilities, Arcoona is appreciated for its lovely ambience and great food and it is named after a passenger ship that William Beardmore and company built in 1924.

The restaurant specialises in international cuisine, yet has strong French and Mediterranean overtones, and the kitchen turns out contemporary and classic dishes alike. There are several confit and consommés to start a meal with, and also options like red mullet with wilted summer leaves and carrot escabeche or ravioli celeriac, with wild mushroom and truffle and served with a spinach crumpet - both great choices.

One could opt for mains like roast rack of lamb with mint and aubergine puree, Dauphinoise potato and sauce piperade and breast of corn fed chicken, herb risotto  with red wine and cep jus. There is an extensive choice of wines available by the glass or the bottle to add charm to the meal, and several attractive options such as warm banana fondant with coconut ice cream or strawberry and fig tart with almond sherbet, amongst others, for dessert.

While Arcoona is primarily designed to serve guests from the hotel, its chic and spacious dining room, with elegant drapes and polished wooden floors, also attracts many local diners.