Eleven Fifty Five is a much-loved neighbourhood bistro in Glasgow, known for its cosy vibe and no-nonsense menu that cuts through the noise with wow-worthy dishes led by seasonal ingredients and market finds. The kitchen's approach blends local nods with a few global influences for an eclectic finish.
The space is intimate, with a design scheme crafted from natural, slightly industrial materials. Exposed brick walls, a staggering wine collection, a wooden bar and simple furnishings set the tone, while pendant lighting keeps things warm without feeling overly polished. All this makes Eleven Fifty Five work just as well for a midweek dinner as it does for a longer evening with friends.
The Eleven Fifty Five menu is concise and changes with the seasons. Starters begin with the likes of beef tartare with caramelised bone marrow and sourdough crisps, white pudding with cabinet mushrooms and lardo di colonnato, and smoked and glazed chicken wings with carrot, green beans, tarragon, and shallot dressings.
Main courses continue in a similar vein. Mor Atlantic sea trout is served with crab butter orzo, bringing together seafood with a comforting base. Grilled spring cabbage is paired with a white bean and mushroom cassoulet and finished with a seaweed emulsion, offering a well-judged vegetarian option. For something more hearty, braised lamb comes with crisp sweetbreads and poached spring vegetables. Eleven Fifty Five also offers a whole fish on the bone available at market price, which feels gorgeously authentic, served with wild garlic, green peppercorn and caper sauce.
As for desserts, get a load of the choux au craquelin filled with white chocolate and sour cream mousse, paired with blood orange; or ask about the tart of the day, which changes regularly depending on what’s freshest at the moment. The drinks list is chic, compact and considered. Cocktails include the French 1155, made with The Botanist Gin, cucumber, Crémant, lemon and sugar, and the Marianito, which combines gin, Campari, Cocchi Torino, bitters and orange, for an Italian feel.