Rogano's visitor book reads like a who's who of stellar names.
From Frank Sinatra and Elizabeth Taylor to Sir Alex Ferguson, Rod Stewart and Mick Jagger . . . they have all dined at Glasgow’s famous art-deco restaurant.
As the landmark eaterie gets ready to celebrate its 80th birthday we remember some of its best-known diners.
And we reveal what they like to order, where they like to sit . . . and which celebrity had to be asked to put out her cigarette during a meal.
Rod Stewart always sits at table 16, the must-have best seat in the house where diners can see all that’s going on in the restaurant but no-one can see them.
Kylie Minogue ordered mussels when she sat at table 16 and the waiter was so nervous he could only carry one starter at a time to the table for fear of dropping the plates.
When ageing rocker Rolling Stone Mick Jagger visited in the mid-1990s he ate a rocket salad.
After dinner Jude Law asked the staff for suggestions of where to go to enjoy Glasgow’s nightlife.
Sir Alex Ferguson always orders the same grilled lemon sole with a side order of spinach and new potatoes.
On one of her many visits to 11 Exchange Place, Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor was followed by journalists who sat at the table next to her.
Keira Knightley visited every night for two weeks when she was filming in the city, particularly enjoying smoked salmon and scrambled eggs.
David Bowie was described as being a "careful" eater when be stopped by.
Mean Streets star Harvey Keitel fell in love with turnip during one Scots trip and the kitchen sent him takeaway portions of the veg.
New York-based Glasgow-born celebrity photographer Harry Benson always eats in Rogano when he is back in Glasgow and says he loves the ambience and attention to detail.
Actress and singer Clare Grogan has been a regular diner since the 1980s and says it’s a great place to go to celebrate a special occasion.
Actress Charlotte Rampling was once politely asked to put out her cigarette in the restaurant.
Back in the days of Margaret Thatcher’s administration, Michael Heseltine received a standing ovation from diners, prompted by his announcement that he would be challenging Maggie for the Tory leadership.
By Marykate Ross
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