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The restaurant is designed to suit all occasions, from a quiet midweek dinner to a lively weekend lunch. Guests can choose a set Three Course A la Carte menu for £68 per person, or hand over the reins to the kitchen for the Chef’s Menu at £98 per person. The latter brings a curated selection of smaller dishes from the current menu, offering a snapshot of the team’s favourites in a two-and-a-half-hour sitting.
The wine list, curated with the same care as the food, highlights specialist wines from small, produce-focused producers. The team at Brett works with suppliers like Liberty Wines and WoodWinters to offer a hand-picked collection that ranges from everyday table wines to something for a celebration. The knowledgeable staff are on hand to guide you, whether you’re looking for a great match for a family feast or a bottle for a special occasion.
Brett’s reputation has not gone unnoticed. A glowing review from Grace Dent in December 2024 called it “a small bistro with an enormous heart and a world-class modern European menu,” naming it one of her meals of the year. The Michelin recommendation further cements its status as a destination for modern British and grill cuisine in Glasgow. The restaurant’s commitment to keeping guests and team at the heart of everything they do is evident from the moment you walk through the door.
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Brett successfully pulls off that tricky balance of delivering high-class and complex cooking within a buzzy neighbourhood atmosphere. Exposed stonework and monochrome decor provide an unfussy backdrop for closely packed tables and counter seating, where diners might appreciate the 'interactions with the chefs whose enthusiasm is infectious'. Front of house is warm and casual, while table settings are equally laid-back – raw linen napkins providing a cheeky decorative nod to Glasgow iconography. Under executive chef Colin Anderson, the offer has evolved from a ‘naturally’ inclined wine bar with small plates to a focused à la carte restaurant – although drinks and nibbles remain a popular pavement option on sunny days. Menus showcase seasonality and localism, plus a passion for cooking over fire in the open galley kitchen. Snacks such as a Basque-inspired gilda (skewered olives, anchovies and spicy pickled pepper) on a chicken-fat croûton or flame-scorched barbecued lamb breast with Scotch bonnet and aubergine miso prepare the palate – perhaps with an extended skin-contact orange wine as an aperitif. Starters might include a rich but not cloying mushroom XO linguine with Cantabrian anchovies and aged Parmesan topped with crispy leek 'angel-hair'. A standout main of stuffed chicken 'hind' and Orkney scallop served ballotine style and finished with morel purée and a consommé of chicken bone and scallop exemplifies the kitchen's culinary craft. The small dessert selection could include a golden mango and Flor de Caña brûlée with crispy milk skin and pulled toffee, which is imaginative and suitably grown-up. Quality cooking and ingredients don’t come cheap, even in a neighbourhood setting, and three courses can easily hit £75 without drinks. This makes the two-course lunchtime option for £32 particularly tempting. Distinctive house cocktails and some interesting rotating wines by the glass are supported by an extensive bottled list ranging from £29 for the house options to north of £300 for some fancy Burgundies.
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