De’ Buddha Johnstone dinner review by Suzanne Oswald

Resident food reviewer Suzanne Oswald heads along to De’ Buddha, one of Renfrewshire’s most singular and diverse new eateries  When the Mill team first got in touch about my first culinary assignment of 2024, it was hard not to be a little intrigued. Traditional Nepalese food in the heart of Johnstone? From a multi-award... Read More

The Coach House Bridge of Weir dinner review

Our resident dinner doyen Suzanne Oswald headed to The Coach House in Bridge of Weir for a dinner that certainly merited the trip  In the midst of a sweltering summer heatwave, it was a treat to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life to the Renfrewshire countryside for an albeit brief,... Read More

Piccolo Mondo Renfrew: a new generation

A culinary staple in both Renfrew and Glasgow, Piccolo Mondo are entering a new era in which tradition is melded with contemporary style, Robert Blair finds out more… The term “institution” is flung around a lot these days, but when it comes to dining in Renfrewshire, it fits Piccolo Mondo Renfrew to a tee.... Read More

Okome Paisley dinner review by Suzanne Oswald

Our resident food reviewer Suzanne Oswald heads to a new Asian eatery Okome on Moss Street, Paisley. Known for its fresh, authentic Japanese cuisine, I was delighted to hear that the team behind Glasgow’s popular eatery Okome had decided to branch out to the centre of Paisley.  Already well-established in Clarkston, Shawlands and in... Read More

Telfords Paisley dinner review

Telfords Paisley closed on 1st January 2023. Our core team of Robert and Paul head to the well-loved Telfords Paisley for our bimonthly dinner review… Although it may be conveniently located next to Canal Station, it’s not just passing foot traffic that propels the Stow Brae’s Telfords forward. A locale whose beer garden was... Read More

The Gleniffer – the transformation of a Glenburn landmark

During a transformative period for Glenburn landmark The Gleniffer, Co-owner Gemma Hanlon talks us through their reimagining of the space as a community hub.  For decades, The Gleniffer has stood as a staple of Paisley that was primarily known for its cheap hotel rooms and affordable function suite. Despite that, there was always a... Read More

Palomino’s Restaurant at Ingliston Country Club & Hotel

Paul Dickson enjoys a fine dining experience in one of Renfrewshire’s classiest restaurants. My family and I have been visiting Ingliston Country Club & Hotel and Palomino’s Restaurant for several years. We stay in the lodges while the kids are enjoying one of their countless school holidays. Every time we visit they’ve added new... Read More

Dinner at Butchers Steak & Grill

Sumptuous meats aplenty are available at an award-winning Elderslie restaurant. Paul Dickson and some very special guests sampled its wares for your delectation. When I told Paul, our vegetarian editor, that I wanted to review the Butchers Steak & Grill, he understandably chose to sit this one out. Instead, I decided to take my... Read More