Cul De Sac; 44 Ashton Lane 0141 334 4749 www.socialeating.co.uk.

MANY of us have travelled to France and been too scared to try the famous French delicacies such as snails or frog legs?

For some, the journey may even feel like a wasted opportunity because you didn't get the chance to taste the best in French cuisine.

But luckily enough for us, one of Glasgow's best French restaurant's Cul De Sac is serving up the flavours of France and more.

Ideally situated in the west end's Ashton Lane, Cul De Sac provides an ideal setting for everything from birthday celebrations to graduations.

And there is no need to worry if you don't fancy sampling the unusual foods of our European friends, there are plenty of traditional continental dishes available.

From stuffed chicken supreme with a sun-blushed tomato and basil, pink peppercorn cafe au lait sauce to pepper steak accompanied with grilled tomato, sauteed mushrooms, chips and green peppercorn sauce - there is something to satisfy all tastes.

With more than 20 years of experience serving the best quality food and drinks in relaxing cafe/bistro surroundings, Cul De Sac has become one of the city's institutions. This is why many diners venture to the west end venue where they can sample classique escargots de bourguignonne classic baked snails in the shell with garlic butter or grenouilles frites and frog legs, pan fried and served with parsley and lemon.

Plus, Cul De Sac is open noon to late seven days which it makes it a welcome retreat for any social event.

And if you want to try something different over the Christmas season, there is even an exquisite set menu with two courses of lunch for pounds 9.95 per person and three courses for pounds 11.95 per person including a glass of house wine.

There is also an exciting dinner menu available from December 6 to December 24 at pounds 25.95 per person.

As well as the option of traditional turkey with all the trimmings, there is also mediterranean vegetable and goats cheese feuillette with rocket and parmesan salad available for vegetarians.

And if your up for partying the night away sister venues Radio and Nude are close-by and will have DJs playing cool classics and party music.

Cul De Sac offers authentic mediterranean cuisine and has all the essential ingredients to give its customers a top dining experience.