Gabe's Diner - Stirling

Gabe's was such a nice find. Excellent food, nice atmosphere and everyone so friendly. Will definitely be back next time we are in Sterling. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Parking space: Plenty of parking

Immediately greeted by a very rude woman who I assume was the chef. Attitude was shocking from the minute we walked in the door. We sat down and had a look at the menu and the prices were extortionate so we got up and left. £2.50 for a can of irn bru. We are not from around this area and we shall not be visiting again any time soon and we recommend to others to avoid this place. As we were leaving we were met with another cheeky comment which put the nail in the coffin for us.

Great breakfast, lovely staff and plenty of car parking. Also really dog friendly too. Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Blueberry Pancakes French Toast Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Paid parking lot

I went for the braised steak sandwich, and while the combination of sweet fried onions, creamy mushrooms, and tender, juicy steak was spot on, the ciabatta was sadly soggy from all the sauce. I yearned for a crispy crunch with each bite. On the bright side, the sandwich was meatier than a Highland cow, and the service was as warm and welcoming as a cozy fireplace on a cold Scottish night. The only hiccup was the price, which felt a wee bit steeper than some other bistro options in the area. Now, for dessert, I indulged in a heavenly slice of pumpkin pie adorned with toasted almonds, an orange caramel drizzle, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was like a sweet symphony for the taste buds, a delightful ending to the meal. In all, a lovely bistro experience, despite the minor ciabatta hiccup. If you're not penny-pinching, the dessert alone is worth the visit.

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5