The best restaurants serving British food in Helensburgh Central Argyll & Bute Central Scotland

We were back in Helensburgh after a 2 year gap and had to return to The Upper Crust, believing it couldn't be as good and fun as last time. We were not disappointed at all and had a great evening along with the other diners. It is quirky and different, and the food is excellent with a good choice on the menu and specials board. The owners, Roger and Mary run it themselves, with Mary in the kitchen and Roger front of house. Roger is so entertaining and the whole experience is more than just a meal. We are normally private people, just wanting to enjoy our own company, but have never been anywhere else where you relax so easily and end up talking with fellow diners - all down to Roger and his manner. None of us there that night wanted to leave, and we all stayed far longer than expected - again, all down to Roger and his great company. It was one of the best nights we've had in a long time and we'll be back as soon as we can! Thank you Roger and Mary

Cafe closed at 4pm in spite of website saying open. Disappointed after walking 2 miles to get there. Why say open until 5 when closed at 4?

We had lunch here today as the Continental was closed. We were pleasantly surprised after reading the bad reviews. I had a ham salad sandwich on granary bread. It was really substantial. Full to the brim with ham, lettuce, onion, tomato, cucumber and red pepper and only £3.80. My husband had a fish finger sandwich which contained four fish fingers in a large roll. We had a bottle of sparkling water and the total came to less than £10. Our order came in about ten minutes so the service wasn't bad at all.

We had a table of 17 at the Commodore last Saturday for a first communion lunch, and we were looked after perfectly by Eric and the rest of the team. We'd pre-ordered, and got asked just a couple of simple clarifications, to make sure the order had been interpreted correctly, then everyone got exactly what they'd asked for. The service was nice and quick without being rushed, and the food was great. Thanks to the staff and management at the Commodore for helping to make my daughter's big day very special.

A traditional cafe, with good food and good coffee. A friendly no-frills place to relax and people-watch the square outside. (Good prices too!) PS I just had a great Cheese, Ham and Onion Omelette!

Review of The Lido Chip Shop (Helensburgh) Pizza – A Shadow of Its Former Glory** For over **30 years**, The Lido Chip Shop’s pizza was legendary—a cut above the usual chip shop fare. Their original recipe had the **perfect balance** of a thick, doughy base, a rich, tangy red sauce, and **loads of deliciously melted cheese** that made it stand out. It was a local favourite for a reason—every bite was packed with flavour, and you could tell it was made with care. Sadly, **things have changed**. The new version uses different ingredients, and now it’s just… **average**. The cheese is no longer as generous, the sauce lacks its old depth, and the base doesn’t have that same satisfying chew. It’s not *bad*—it’s still an okay chip shop pizza—but compared to what it once was, it’s a **huge letdown**. If you never had the original, you might think it’s fine. But for those of us who remember how good it was, the new version just doesn’t compare. **Bring back the old recipe!** **Rating: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (2/5) – Used to be 5/5, now just another bland chip shop pizza.** *Still hoping they’ll go back to the original way—nothing else in town came close!* --- **Anyone else miss the old Lido pizza?

Friendly staff, swift service, great food. Top Spoons..