Ron Mackenna is one of Scotland's leading restaurant critics.
Here is his rundown of the best our country had to offer in 2016.
The Kelbourne Saint, Glasgow
182 Queen Margaret Drive, Glasgow Telephone: 0141 946 9456
Ron Mackenna reviews: The Kelbourne Saint, Glasgow
Chelsea Market, Glasgow
1146 Argyle Street, Glasgow. Telephone: 0141 339 6909
Ron Mackenna reviews: Chelsea Market, the latest restaurant to open on Glasgow's Finnieston strip
The Spanish Butcher, Glasgow
80 Miller Street, Glasgow. Telephone: 0141 406 9880
Ron Mackenna reviews: The Spanish Butcher, Glasgow
Saplinbrae Hotel, Mintlaw, near Peterhead
Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire (saplinbrae.co.uk). Telephone: 01771 623585
Ron Mackenna reviews: Saplinbrae Hotel, Mintlaw
A’ Challtainn, Glasgow Barras
Barras Art and Design Centre, Moncur Street, Glasgow (www.baadglasgow.com)
Ron Mackenna reviews: A’ Challtainn restaurant in the Glasgow Barras
Aultbea Hotel, Wester Ross
Seafront, Aultbea, Wester Ross (www.aultbeahotel.co.uk). Telephone: 01445 731201
Ron Mackenna reviews: Aultbea Hotel, Wester Ross
Prep Fitness
22 Bath Street, Glasgow, 0141 332 3763
Light meals, protein shakes and potatoes. For gym bunnies. Certainly different.
Ron Mackenna reviews: Glasgow's new healthy eating restaurant Prep Fitness Kitchen
Lychee Oriental
59 Mitchell Street, Glasgow, 0141 248 2240
Upmarket, non-traditional Chinese. Ace starters.
Ron Mackenna reviews: Lychee Oriental in Glasgow city centre
SMILE CAFE
Image from Smile Cafe's Facebook page
Queen Margaret Drive, Glasgow
Totally Italian. Friendly. Top sandwiches and soups.
Italian cafe: If it’s flair, flavour and friarielli you’re seeking there’s only one place to go
Ting Thai Caravan
Teviot Place, Edinburgh, 0131 225 9801
Invigorating street food. Very busy. Queues likely.
Ron Mackenna reviews: Ting Thai Caravan, Edinburgh
Dandelion cafe
Newlands Park Pavilion, Glasgow
Characterful cafe. Pricey but lovely home baking.
Ron Mackenna reviews: Dandelion Cafe in Glasgow's south side
Boath House
Auldearn, Nairn, 01667 454896
Michelin-starred mansion. Friendly, good prices.
Ron Mackenna reviews: Boath House, Nairn
111 by Nico
Cleveden Road, Glasgow, 0141 334 0111
Impeccable value for money and culinary invention.
Ron Mackenna reviews: 111 by Nico in Kelvinside
21212
Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, 0845 222 1212
A Michelin-starred lunch for £30? Unbeatable.
Ron Mackenna reviews: 21212, Edinburgh
Hug and Pint
171 Great Western Road, 0141 331 1901
Laidback, friendly, trendy, vegan bar restaurant.
Ron Mackenna reviews: The Hug and Pint, Glasgow
The Atlantic
12-16 St Vincent Place, Glasgow, 0141 221 0220
Cool and relaxed brasserie. Predictably French.
Ron Mackenna reviews: Glasgow brasserie The Atlantic
Ian Brown
55 Eastwoodmains Road, Giffnock
Half fine dining, and half homely food. Excellent.
Ron Mackenna reviews: Ian Brown Food & Drink, Giffnock
Sutor Creek
21 Bank Street, Cromarty, 01381 600855
Cafe/restaurant/gallery with great views and great pizzas.
Pig’Halle
South Street, Perth, 01738 248784
Simple, impeccably cooked French food.
Ron Mackenna reviews: Pig'Halle, Perth
Eusebi’s
Gibson Street, Glasgow,
A new standard in Italian cooking.
Ron Mackenna reviews: Eusebi's Italian restaurant, Glasgow
The Sorn Inn
Image from The Sorn Inn
Main Street, Sorn, 01290 551305
Popular country inn with superb cooking and staff.
Ron Mackenna reviews: The Sorn Inn, Mauchline
Mark’s Deli
Burnfield Road, Giffnock, 0141 638 8947
Sells the best hot salt beef sandwich in Glasgow.
Ron Mackenna reviews: Mark's Deli, Giffnock
Riverhill
West Nile Street, Glasgow, 0141 248 3495
International dishes and sensational flavours.
Ron Mackenna reviews: Riverhill, Glasgow
The Gannet
Argyle Street, Glasgow, 0141 204 2081
The best food in Glasgow at the price.
Ron Mackenna reviews: The Gannett, Glasgow
Braidwoods
Image from Braidwoods Restaurant
Drumastle Mill Cottage, Dalry, 01294 833544
Quaint country cottage flying the Michelin flag.
Turnip & Enjoy
Great Western Road, Glasgow, 0141 334 6622
Finding its feet but bears the hallmarks of greatness.
Ron Mackenna reviews: Turnip & Enjoy, Glasgow
The Potting Shed
Image from The Potting Shed Tearoom
Inshriach By Aviemore, 01540 651287
Cakes, buns, birds and scenery.
The Salisbury
Image from The Salisbury
Nithsdale Road, Glasgow, 0141 423 0084
Great value food cooked with flair. Top vibe too.
Ron Mackenna reviews: The Salisbury, Glasgow
Porter & Rye
Argyle Street, Glasgow, 0141 572 1212
Taking the steak house concept to the next level.
Ron Mackenna reviews: Porter & Rye , Argyle Street, Glasgow
Ox and Finch
Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, 0141 339 8627
Super trendy but very, very good. Hip cuisine.
Ron Mackenna reviews: Ox and Finch, Glasgow
The Peat Inn
Image from The Peat Inn
By Cupar, 01334 840206
Michelin magic with brilliant bargain lunch.
Number 16
Image from Number 16
Byres Road, Glasgow, 0141 339 2544
Stylish neighbourhood favourite. Clever cooking.
Cafe Breizh
High Street, Perth, 01738 444427
Authentic French cooking. Perfect for a light lunch.
Ron Mackenna reviews: Cafe Breizh, Perth
The Cottonrake Bakery
Image from Cottonrake Facebook page
Great Western Road, Glasgow
Artisan pies, crostini and amazing cakes.
Ron Mackenna reviews: Cottonrake Bakery, Glasgow
Brian Maule at Chardon D’or
Image from Brian Maule at Chardon D'or
West Regent Street, Glasgow, 0141 248 3801
Classic, steady and now more affordable.
If you know a restaurant Ron should visit email him at ronmackenna@fastmail.com
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