Location: Motherwell
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Where to eat Scottish food in Motherwell: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what Scottish restaurants to try in Motherwell. Motherwell (Scots: Mitherwall, Scottish Gaelic: Tobar na Màthar) is a large town and former burgh in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, south east of Glasgow. It has a population of around 32,120. Historically in the parish of Dalziel and part of Lanarkshire, Motherwell is the headquarters for North Lanarkshire Council. Geographically the River Clyde separates Motherwell from Hamilton to the west whereas the South Calder Water separates Motherwell from Carfin to the north-east and New Stevenston and Bellshill towards the north. Motherwell is also geographically close to Wishaw to the south-east.
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10. The Bellmill Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 192 reviews
Belmill Hotel is a modern bar, bistro hotel. We provide great food from morning till night in warm modern environment, catering to all age groups.
Reviewed By Ginnyred
The Bellmill is a nice modern restaurant, the staff are friendly and helpful and it's very clean.Where they get zero out of five is the choice of vegetarian food. There is only macaroni to choose from on the all day menu, zero choices in the senior menu and slimway selection and no vegetarian choice at all from the burgers or main menu.Very poor.
9. ML One
Overall Ratings
5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By JMCHall
Nice lunch in at ml one, didn't realise it was a tapas menu today the waitress had to explain it. Larger portions were also available. Food was mostly superb but a few wee niggles/mistakes this time, however just let them know and they'll do their best to either replace it or take it off the bill. Very small complaints really but still let them know that's kind of what we're there for to give them viable feedback. Still highly recommend it I've been many times and will continue to visit regularly the only reason I'm writing this review is I've posted a photo of some of the tapas on offer and ta has attached it as part of the wrong review but it's for this one : ) salt and chilli squid, potato and chorizo qiesadillas, chicken and chorizo paella, butternut squash risotto and plaice with potatoes and peppers can't quite recall the menu name. For starters one of us had a melon and duck dish the other two (myself included) had white onion and chilli soup which was very very nice indeed. Deserts were ok the rice pudding with winter fruit compote could've been warmer and the poached plum sunday was very nice.
8. Cherry Tree
Overall Ratings
4 based on 123 reviews
the Cherry tree is now under new management. We opened in December 2016 following a massive refurbishment. We serve meals 7 days a week and have live entertainment on every Saturday night
Reviewed By SadieMotherwell
New chef is excellent, I had lunch with my mum and sister and both of them cleared their plates which is very unusual, I requested half a portion for my mum as she hasnât been eating lately and I was so pleased that she ate every morsel. I then had home made soup with my husband and it was delicious, I especially loved the really nice bread it was served with instead of those really hard rolls. Looking forward to going back, especially look forward to the new menu Thankyou so much for your wonderful review. Look forward to seeing you again
7. Smiths
Overall Ratings
4 based on 469 reviews
Reviewed By Irene P
Took my husband here for his birthday dinner s had heard good things about Smiths.Very nice welcome with a complimentary glass of fizz. Liked the atmosphere in the place and lovely menu.The food did not disappoint and service was very good. Will definitely return.
6. Scoffs
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By McFarlane1
came here with my mum for a bite to eat the staff are so friendly and the food is amazing and at a great price it is always busy wee place with lots to choose from the menu,
5. The Glasshouse Restaurant @ the AlonA
Overall Ratings
4 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By ChristineM191250
I visited your restaurant early Saturday evening. This was because my mother has consistently stated how good it is. Disappointment is an understatement for this visit.The restaurant was very quiet and we were seated easily. The waitress took our drinks order and this was served quickly. After a considerable wait I went to the bar and asked if someone could take our order and this was attended to.I did observe a number of staff who were extremely busy serving food however they were walking down a stair with this.I ordered rump of beef, haggis oatmeal, point-neuf potatoes etc. The meat was extremely dry on the outside, the oatmeal was so hard cooked that I had to scrape the haggis out of it. The pont-neuf potatoes were absolutely nothing like Parisian fried potatoes and in fact were identical to the chips served with my familyâs burgers. The pea puree and pancetta was tasty.The other three members of the family ordered the burgers (one with haggis and peppercorn). There was no garlic mayo, as stated, on any of the brioche buns and there was no peppercorn (we assumed a sauce).On my motherâs recommendation we then ordered Swiss treacle meringue, with Chantilly cream, served with marinated oranges. This dish was quite unbelievable â two supermarket style meringue nests stuck together with firm cream of sorts and drizzled with treacle fresh from a can. Marinated oranges â I would say mandarins from a tin. It was absolutely awful.I did raise the issues with the waitress who said she was really sorry and appreciated my honesty however, that was it. She also acknowledged that the staff were run off their feet. Unbeknown to me my mother had also spoken to a gentleman at reception who asked if everything was all right. My mother highlighted her disappointment and the gentleman said âwe have a new chef and he does things differentlyâ.An establishment of this standard really should be able to produce good food freshly made on the premises.I come away feeling that no one actually cared that we were not satisfied with our food or the service we received.
4. Twenty One Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 168 reviews
Contemporary Restaurant specialising in the finest Scottish ingredients prepared and cooked with an Italian influence. Twenty One is a family owned & operated restaurant, passionate about utilising the best locally sourced Scottish produce, prepared and s
Reviewed By sparkis2019
First of all the restaurant is very modern and set out well, no complaints but the food was average. A starter of scallops was very well presented but slightly undercooked and a bit bland. Main course of fillet steak is expensive at £28 and you have to pay extra for a sauce which is ridiculous, I asked for medium and it's was rarer than that and not properly rested as blood ran onto plate when cut, the chips also underdone. With some improvements to the food this could be a good restaurant, it's also pricy for what it is.
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3. The Electric Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By lizf473
Just back from a Fab birthday dinner at the Electric Bar. This was our 1st visit for a meal. It started off with a warm welcome from Samantha who was so helpful with regards to our drinks order, then explaining the food I can eat with regards to my Gluten Allergy. I and going to give the Electric Bar and Samantha 5 stars. Not only for the friendliness of staff and also for their knowledge of contamination with regards to Ceoliacs and Vegans. The food and service 1st class and as such I have,also recommend this pub on my Facebook Group for Scottish Ceoliacs and Ceoliacs eat out. Thank you for making my birthday treat so special xThanks for the great review, Samantha is a great asset to Electric Bar, she has been with us for over 3 years and is a great ambassador for our company, all Electric Bar are trained on food allergies and we do our best to accommodate our customers, we look forward to welcoming you and your friends again, thank you.
2. Dakota Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By Lynn S
Gift form family for wedding anniversary dinner. Food was delicious and all staff were so pleasant and professional. Only little issue was the tables. We had a table for two and when sitting on the outside seat thereâs very little room between chairs and got bumped every time someone passed.
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1. The Wide Mouth Frog @ Dalziel Park Motherwell
Overall Ratings
4 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By bettycullen17
I have been going to dalziel for lunch regularly with friends over a long period and was very dissappointed with my last three visits. Firstly I took three friends to lunch and after paying the bill, I was stopped on the way out to say I had been given the wrong bill, and paid the 30 pounds shortfall, the meal was nice so didn't really mind. On my next visit, a retirement lunch for two colleagues which 11 of us attended, and although the meal was lovely, they informed us they didn't have a knife to cut the cake in half and no wrapping for the 2 retirees to take it home. Lastly I went for lunch with a friend who had undergone major surgery, wanted to treat her. When the soup came it was lukewarm, and the meal was not up to its usual standard. The coleslaw was watery, there were black bits in my peas, the fish was very small with too much greasy batter, and my friends pasta had way too much sauce and came draped in far too much greenery. The staff are always helpful but seemed a bit harrassed even though they were not that busy. Very disappointed and don't know if I'd return even though it is handy. I have always sang their praises to all and don't relish the thought that people will go on my recommendation and be disappointedGood afternoon,Thank you for taking time to leave your review. We appreciate all our customers feedback both good and bad. I will pass your this onto both our General Manager and Head Chef to look into the issues you raised. Could you possibly contact us at [email protected] with your contact details and when you last dined with us so we I can also pass this on. We really hope you do come back so we can show you this is not the usual standard of both food and service we provide. I will look forward from hearing from you! Kind regards, Amy
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