The Lansdowne Indian Restaurant & Bar

In Glasgow’s West End, The Lansdowne brings the warmth of traditional Indian cooking together with the bustle of street food.

Within a cosy dining room that opens into a bright, plant-lush conservatory, this is the sort of space where the glow of the tandoor and chatter of shared plates sets an easy, inviting tone.

From the grill come smoky notes and caramelised edges: think chicken tikka with its tangy marinade and grilled lamb chops, richly spiced and succulent. Comfort runs deep in bowls of chicken biriyani, fragrant with spice and lifted by a cool swirl of raita. This is cooking that favours balance and depth, letting aromatic masalas and gentle heat do the talking.

There is plenty of theatre at the table, too, from crisp vegetable pakora and chicken pakora to coastal flourishes like Kerala monkfish in coconut and tomato gravy or a lively tawa crab masala. Vegetarians are well served, with aloo gobhi and paneer butter masala offering creamy, warming pleasures.

Settle beneath the glass or tuck into a snug corner, order generously, and let the evening unfold.