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Summary
“Superb seafood” has made this central Glasgow institution one of the city’s most treasured dining destinations of the past two decades. Chef-patron Derek Marshall has reportedly put it up for sale after 26 years at the helm, but as we went to press there was no word on a possible buyer. Top Menu Tip – “the fish soup is to die for”.
Summary
This “treat of a seafood restaurant” in a centrally located basement is thriving after 25 years on the strength of chef-patron Derek Marshall’s “tasty and generally faultless” cooking – no wonder “there has been little attempt to change the basic formula and experiment with new techniques and flavours”. Top Menu Tip – the famous “fish soup is superb”.
Summary
Derek Marshall’s “always excellent” – “if slightly difficult to find” – basement seafood spot celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. It’s particularly noted for its “interesting good-value lunch”.
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“Very good-quality fish (fresh and locally caught) – often simply but always expertly cooked” has been the hallmark of Derek Marshall’s low-key city-centre basement destination since it opened in 1998. Top Tip: “exceptional fish soup!”.
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225a West George St, Glasgow, G2 2ND
Restaurant details
Gamba Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Perhaps there was a crisis. But we were kept waiting for 20 minutes, although the restaurant was only 20% occupied. The fish soup had far too much coriander, and also overly sweet. My sole meuniere was overcooked and swimming in butter. and the broccoli was also overcooked. It was all very disappointing. Either it's resting on its laurels, or the kitchen was having a mammoth crisis"
"Food was good, but other places have taken over as best fish restaurants in Glasgow. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
225a West George St, Glasgow, G2 2ND
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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