Located on High Street, Linlithgow is Bar Leo - an Italian style restaurant that's undergone recent refurbishment with bold aubergine walls and low ceilings working alongside to create an intimate dining experience. The original owner, a veteran named Gianni is back after his sabbatical along with his head chef James, thereby ensuring that the integrity of traditional Italian cooking is maintained. The waiters go out of their way to accommodate special food preferences and families in particular get great value for money.

It's hard to pick a favourite from the menu, because it's difficult to go wrong with the food at Bar Leo. The tournedos rossini is among the chef's signature dishes and highly recommended. All pastas and pizzas are acclaimed for their authentic preparations, so just go with the gut and pick one. Or get a waiter to make a suggestion. There are plentiful non-Italian options including rice dishes and special veal preparations. For dessert, go with the home-made tiramisu or lemon sorbetto. In a nutshell, gastronomical bliss that's easy on the purse strings.