‘Breathtaking’ is one word to describe this restaurant, both inside and out. Housed in the former Sheriff Court building, Citation stops passersby in their tracks to marvel at its grandiose façade of Corinthian-style pillars and alabaster-coloured brickwork.

On stepping through the formidable entrance and into the ground-floor Taverne, you find yourself in an impressive yet cosy bar area complete with comfy sofas and exposed stone walls. As the sun sets, head on up to the first-floor restaurant, which is renowned as one of Glasgow’s finest places to eat thanks to head chef Mark Stocks’ (chef profile page 39) accomplished cuisine. A typical meal may have you sampling the mouth watering grilled chicken and chorizo skewers, followed perhaps by the melt-in-the mouth slow-cooked shank of lamb on mashed potatoes with balsamic-and-rosemary braised onions.

For a more Continental experience, diners may choose to delve into a spread of the finest antipasti, charcuterie and cured fish with pickles, relishes and fresh crusty bread. All the while your dining experience will be made complete by the attentive and friendly service from Citation’s ‘family’ of staff.

This stunning venue is apt for a celebration and, with special menus for Christmas, Hogmanay and graduations, Citation caters for a range of occasions. Indeed, with food and surroundings this exquisite, who needs an excuse to pay a visit?