Restaurants, Late dining and "Glasgow"
- Sapporo Teppanyaki
great food, great service and great hospitality. Not just sushi! - Assam's
Assam's is has cleverly produced a contemporary take on traditional Indian fine dining - Konaki Greek Taverna
Authentic, hearty Greek food in a relaxed atmosphere - Cafe India
Glasgow's favourite - a new jewel in the Merchant City
Thai Lemongrass
24 Renfrew Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3BW
This city centre Thai restaurant has been consistently good since it opened for business, and business lunches, in 2004. A set lunch menu is geared towards shifting bowls of Thai chicken soup, spring rolls, satay, and green curry to people wanting to…
Ketchup
44 Ashton Lane,
Glasgow,
G12 8SJ
There’s no such thing as 'just' a burger at Ketchup – maybe you want cheese, bacon and chipotle mayo with pickles, onion and salad? Or how about Portobello mushrooms, garlic parmesan aioli and balsamic onion relish? Have it without the bun, without the…
The Grill Room at the Square
29 Royal Exchange Square,
Glasgow,
G1 3AJ
Part of a private members club which has seen many a celebrity wandering through its door, this place manages to pull off that exclusive-yet-relaxed vibe, with just enough class to make diners feel special, but none of the pretentiousness that can come…
Tinto Tapas Bar
138 Battlefield Road,
Glasgow,
G42 9JT
The interior may be a bit ramshackle, and the vibe, laid-back, but service is friendly and efficient. Along with the large menu comes a dish of delicious home salted almonds which set the taste buds going in anticipation of the tapas to follow. Mussels…
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…
China Blue
96 Renfield Street,
Glasgow,
G2 1NH
This go-to restaurant for Chinese families in Glasgow this has the appearance of a casual family-run canteen. The number one thing to know about China Blue, however, is that it is very much two restaurants in one. If you sit down, order from the given…
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…
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…
Kebabish Grill
323–325 Victoria Road,
Glasgow,
G42 7SA
This bright ‘fast food’ venue is a clear hit with the local Asian community. Families and large groups can dine on affordable helpings in the comfort of the main restaurant or separate function area, or utilise the outside catering service – new for…
OKO Express
78 Queen Street,
Glasgow,
G1 3DN
Now under new ownership OKO has raised its game, with all dishes being fresher and better presented than ever, and when it comes to Japanese food that is imperative. The setting is typical for a sushi bar with cafeteria style bench seating that is good…
See Woo Restaurant
The Point, 29 Saracen Street,
Glasgow,
G22 5HT
Five years ago the vast See Woo cash and carry in the north of the city opened up a restaurant and banqueting hall. While it may not be everyone’s choice to eat in 500-seater hangar space it is certainly full of local Chinese families and visiting…
Chow
98 Byres Road,
Glasgow,
G12 8TB
When the neatly packed two-storey Chow first opened in Byres Road it offered Glasgow an updated take on Chinese dining – the menu was simplified and the surroundings were truly contemporary. A decade or so on it feels pleasant but no longer unusual.
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.
Canasta Bistro
1102 Cathcart Road, Mount Florida,
Glasgow,
G42 9EG
Within a pizza throw of Hampden stadium, Canasta has become a celebrated restaurant in Glasgow's Mount Florida – an area not known for great dining options. It's cosy inside, with chequered tablecloths and scatter cushions contributing to an informal…
Di Maggio’s
21 Royal Exchange Square,
Glasgow,
G1 3AJ
The well known Di Maggios chain has been expanding since the early 1980s – a sign their formula works. Whether dining in the bohemian West End with its thick red carpets and dark décor or the stylish Royal Exchange Square – 1930’s art deco interior…
Mother India
28 Westminster Terrace, Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7RU
The stretch from Charing Cross to Kelvingrove is punctuated with top Indian restaurants, including this popular place which has been winning praise for two decades. Complimentary cups of haddock and potato soup are a lovely introduction, indicating the…
Alla Turca
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…
Jamie’s Italian
1 George Square,
Glasgow,
G1 1HL
Opened in 2010, this Glasgow branch of celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s ever-growing chain occupies a prime spot on bustling George Square. The downstairs bar is stylish with glass, leather, wood and exposed brick – ideal for studying the menu and grazing…
Mr India's Balti and Dosa House
11–13 Hyndland Street,
Glasgow,
G11 5QE
Time has stood still on the 1980’s décor of this traditional curry house, yet its hearty no-frills menu attracts plenty of evening regulars from the neighbourhood. Friendly staff serve up super-sized portions of traditional Indian dishes such as…
O Sole Mio
34–36 Bath Street,
Glasgow,
G2 1HG
Having changed hands and been given a new lease of life in early 2011, this City Centre Italian is already proving hard to beat due to the combination of excellent food and charming service. The modern rectangular dining area gleams with sparkling…
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…
Nanakusa
441 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3LG
A cool bar area with booths in the shop front gives onto open views of a steaming, sizzling kitchen and then into a glorious hall with an arched roof punctuated by skylights. Italianate cornicing contrasts with walls of contemporary wooden walls and…
Tchai-Ovna House of Tea
42 Otago Lane,
Glasgow,
G12 8PB
Tchai Ovna is small but perfectly formed with comfortable chairs arranged casually around tables, books and games available to help pass the time. (If the weather allows, sit outside on the lovely terrace which resembles a tree house for grown-ups…
