Restaurants and Late dining
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Authentic, hearty Greek food in a relaxed atmosphere
Al Fresco
22 Union Place,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3NQ
Step off of Leith Walk, almost directly across from the Playhouse, into bright and shiny Al Fresco. Cut from a very similar cloth to its very popular near neighbour and sister restaurant Giuliano’s, Al Fresco is the newest member of the ‘family…
Alishan Tandoori
250 Battlefield Road,
Glasgow,
G42 9HU
A hit with locals whether sitting in or for takeaway, this Southside neighbourhood stalwart serves up traditional Indian and Pakistani cuisine. The cheerful service complements the restaurant’s retro décor creating that familiar homely feel, while the…
192 Pitt Street,
Glasgow,
G2 4DY
Alla Turca has a brightly lit contemporary interior, with glass tables, padded leather chairs and the odd scatter cushion adding a touch of haremic luxury. It has a pleasant, even sophisticated atmosphere – the walls are hung with pictures from Turkey…
Anatolia Chargrill
140 St Vincent St,
Glasgow,
G2 5LA
Anatolia (named after a Turkish region) consists of a large light space, on two levels and a bar area with giant ottoman-style cushions. It is all decorated with rustic murals, ceramics and beautiful carpet wall hangings. This is no kebab shop, there…
The Apartment Bistro
7–13 Barclay Place,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4HW
The Apartment Bistro, older sibling to the Outsider restaurant, has completed its first year since a radical overhaul of both interior and menu. Deep red walls, low hanging pendant lamps and mismatched canteen chairs create a stylish and intimate vibe.
Ashoka Ashton Lane
19 Ashton Lane,
Glasgow,
G12 8SJ
Represented citywide, you’ll never be too far away from a Harlequin Group franchised Ashoka venue. Their popular flagship Ashton Lane restaurant commands a prime corner spot in this vibrant West End thoroughfare. In almost 20 years the décor has…
Assam’s
57 West Regent Street,
Glasgow,
G2 2AE
This popular newcomer last year has quite literally taken a step up for 2011, with owner Assam Rashid moving his basement eatery to a street-level site two doors along. And it’s a lovely venue, with lots of daylight coming in through windows with…
Baby Grand
3–7 Elmbank Gardens,
Glasgow,
G2 4NQ
Just a few short steps from Charing Cross station, the Baby Grand is by day mainly filled with office workers and commuters who do lunch and coffee in the long thin room, but by night the mood changes to a more leisurely vibe as the pianist takes over.
Bar Roma
39a Queensferry Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4RA
Set among a clutch of West End style bars, Bar Roma has packed its bright, roomy interior for three decades – seemingly without too much effort. The large, kitsch, plastic tree helps set a vibe that's low in pretension and high in conviviality; often…
Barça Tapas and Cava Bar
Princes Square, 48 Buchanan Street,
Glasgow,
G1 3JN
Eating at Barca Tapas and Cava bar, situated in the upmarket Princes Square mall, is a classy experience. If you can, grab a table on the terrace which overlooks the light and bright shopping centre and browse the impressive menu. The calamari with…
Barioja
15-19 Jeffrey Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1DR
The older establishment of the burgeoning Edinburgh tapas bar scene, Barioja remains a popular and central destination for diners looking for quick snacks or an evening meal. Its red-hued interior is fresh and modern, and makes a centre-piece of a…
The Bath Street Pony
207 Bath Street,
Glasgow,
G2 4HZ
Since its arrival in 2009 the Pony has built up its reputation as a worthy addition to the cool bars on the Bath Street strip. It does a roaring trade in pre-theatre meals in the 5–7pm timeslot – at other times you can order Scottish and Mediterranean…
Bella Napoli
85 Kilmarnock Road,
Glasgow,
G41 3YR
From the street Bella Napoli looks like a run-of-the-mill Italian deli, but discerning food lovers know that through the back, past the racks of wine and tins of olives, is a reliable restaurant of some worth. While the front cafe offers casual…
Bier Halle
9 Gordon Street,
Glasgow,
G1 3PL
Sitting quietly off Buchanan Street, the Republic Bier Halle is easy enough to miss. Still, descend its dark stark stairwell and it soon reveals itself like some secret underground bunker, bustling with stylish professionals and students. As hinted at…
The Blue Blazer
2 Spittal Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9DX
The Blue Blazer moniker may only have been in place since 1975 but there has been a pub on this site since 1889. This may account for how comfortably it sits among the books and bosoms of West Port, drawing a crowd as diverse as the surrounding art…
Bonoful
13–17 Brighton Place,
Edinburgh,
EH15 1LH
Situated in Portobello, Bonoful has successfully built a reputation among regulars, and as word spreads is attracting custom from further afield. With a pristine modern minimalist interior, the menu specialises in Bangladeshi food but also includes…
Boteco do Brasil
62 Trongate,
Glasgow,
G1 5EP
More a bar with food than a formal restaurant, Boteco do Brasil feels like it might erupt into unbridled salsa dancing at any minute. There’s plenty of live entertainment throughout the week, from football on big screens to live music, open mic nights…
Britannia Spice
150 Commercial Street, Ocean Drive,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6LB
Britannia Spice is located in a rather austere converted whisky bond. Behind the stony façade, however, is a bright and open space containing long tables for large parties as well as a mezzanine and corner booths for intimate dining. The restaurant is…
Bukharah
Lorne Hotel, 923 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7TQ
The award-winning Bukharah continues to uphold its ethos for delivering healthy home-style Indian cuisine with flair. Charcoal walls, exposed blackened ventilation pipes and brickwork give this large restaurant a somewhat industrial feel, yet the…
Bunker
193–199 Bath Street,
Glasgow,
G2 4HU
The atmosphere of Bunker is ever-changing – by day this bar offers light bites; in the evening it shows off its full menu; and at 9pm the house DJ takes to the decks to get patrons in the mood to hit one of the numerous clubs in the area. Fixed price…
The Butchershop Bar & Grill
1055 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7UD
As the name would imply, it’s all about the meat here, with the bulk of the menu dedicated to steaks – from a buttery fillet to a tasty robust rib eye, all are 28 days hung, served with home-made chips, giant onion rings and various tiny sauce pots on…
Café Andaluz
2 Cresswell Lane,
Glasgow,
G12 8AA
Tucked down a flight of stairs off cobbled Cresswell Lane, everything about Cafe Andaluz from the warm decor and soft, twinkling lights to the impressively varied menu, is welcoming. Diners can sit at dark wood and tiled tables or at the bar, which is…
Café India
29 Albion Street,
Glasgow,
G1 1LH
‘Indian and global cuisine’ is what Café India’s pink neon frontage promises, a deliberately broad approach that aims to have something for all. The muted palette of greys and whites, the option of booth or dining chair seating, karaoke and buffet…
Café Nom de Plume
60 Broughton Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3SA
Café Nom de Plume is a welcome addition to a street already lined with bars, cafés and restaurants setting the standard high. Both LGBT and straight-friendly, it’s a haven of chilled-out homeliness from the moment you step through the door. The décor…
Cafe Salma
523 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7PQ
There is nothing quite like Cafe Salma in Glasgow. With an established clientele who clearly like its value for money, authentic international food and its no alcohol policy. Large tables of families and young Asians tuck into a varied mix of pizzas…




