Nur
- Pre-theatre times: Mon–Thu, 5pm – 6.30pm, Fri–Sun 3pm–6.30pm
- Number of wines sold by the glass: n/a
- Private dining: Up to 20 covers
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Pre-theatre menu, Outdoor tables, Live music
- Music on stereo: Egyptian traditional music
- Opening times: Tue–Sun 5–9.30pm.
- Capacity: 50
- Largest group: 50
- Open since: 2009
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- Average price:
£ 8.95 (set lunch)
£16 (evening meal) - Pre-theatre price: £11.95
- House wine: n/a per bottle
- BYOB: £3.95 wine, 75p beer corkage
The 2012 edition of The List's Eating & Drinking Guide is out now – only £5.95 (+p&p).
This review is taken from the 2011 edition.
Run by a Scots-Egyptian couple, Nur is an oasis of warmth, friendliness and good food. A cosy mezzanine is furnished with low tables, divans and plenty of cushions, while the downstairs dining space is dotted with shisha pipes, papyrus and pottery. As you peruse the menu of mezze, charcoal grill, tagine and pasta options, ruby glassfuls of warm, refreshing hibiscus tea are poured from what may be Glasgow’s shiniest teapot – as Nur’s unlicensed, those wishing something stronger can BYOB. Foul – slow cooked fava beans with butter and garlic – is deep, soft and comforting. Juicy cumin and lemon-scented chicken kebab sports nicely singed patches on the outside, while lamb tagine combines tender meat with melting okra in a rich, russet gravy. A pyramid of springy, buttery rice mops up the juices beautifully. Homemade desserts include crisp konafa pastry and syrup-drenched baklava with a layer of raisin-coconut paste and are worth leaving space for. Arabic coffee, poured from a tiny brass pot, is dark as Anibus himself and finishes the meal in style.
- High point: Homestyle cooking with bags of flavour
- Low point: Located in a slightly run-down part of town
Reviews of Nur (22 Bridge Street, Glasgow)
- 2. blackcat, glasgow – 16 May 2011, 11:16am
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Delicious food, beautiful decor, friendly staff and reasonably priced. This is a hidden gem only five minutes walk across the river from Central Station.
Our party consisted of myself a vegetarian and three carnivors. We all left impressed and with our bellies full of some of the best food we have ever tasted in Glasgow. Although the menu may sound similar to other Meditranian/ Middle Eastern eateries the flavours and quality are superior to all else out there.
We began our meal with an assortment of Mezze dishes which we shared. These delights were consumed alongside some complimentary experimental tasters from the chef (Calamari in a beautiful spicy tomato sauce and chunks of velvety liver subtly enhanced with herbs and spices and cooked to perfection).
Our mains were equally impressive. Mixed kebabs that were enthused about for their smokey barbeque flavour, served with more of the delicious dips, salad and rice/ potatos. I opted for a tangine. This is a dish I would normally avoid ordering after having bland versions elsewhere. These tangines however were out of this world. Bursting with rich, intense flavours they were a complete revelation.
Bringing your own alcohol is an added bonus. No moans about wine lists, prices etc and ice buckets are provided for whites.
Nur has a unique ambience enhanced by beautiful food that is loving prepared with care, attention and pride. I would encourage anyone to get out of the mind set that if it is not West End or City centre then it is not worth the journey. Nur is five minutes walk from Central Station, that is nearer than Sauchial Street. Also next to Nur is a fantastic bar called the Lauriston. Although its exterior is not inviting the inside is a perfectly preserved old Glasgow bar with a warm welcome and beer served in chilled glasses. Cannot recommend the place enough.
- 1. food fan, glasgow – 14 December 2010, 4:32pmNurReport
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Great food, the most garlic babaganoush I have ever tasted. Interesting stuff that looked like vegetatarian haggis, mashed potatoes with a layer of peas and mint, tagines and kebabs. I think what I might remember most were the lovely non-alcoholic drinks - I had habiscus tea when I came in, lime water during the meal and mint tea (but not the normal stuff) after. Glad I had gone during working day and had not thought to order alcohol!
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