Restaurants, Round the world and "Glasgow"
- Stravaigin
Stravaigin cooks fresh local produce to international styles & recipies in a laid back informal setting. - Khublai Khan Mongolian Barbecue Glasgow
Come & Eat a Safari Park - Konaki Greek Taverna
Authentic, hearty Greek food in a relaxed atmosphere - Athena Greek Taverna
The simple Greek recipe for a great night out
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…
Pivo Pivo
15 Waterloo Street,
Glasgow,
G2 6AY
Pivo Pivo was one of Glasgow's first pubs to serve an extensive range of world beers - from Argentinian Quilmes to Kirin from Japan - and still largely trades on punters' tourism. Located right beside Central Station, its small bar area lies at the…
Brel
39–43 Ashton Lane,
Glasgow,
G12 8SG
Namesake Jacques Brel would definitely recognise this informal wood-filled bar as a distinctly European approach to dining and beer. The former stables at the end of Ashton Lane has the air of a Gallic tavern with its oak-lined walls, wooden floors and…
Stravaigin
28–30 Gibson Street,
Glasgow,
G12 8NX
Following a thoughtful and sympathetic refurbishment the less formal bistro area of Stravaigin now provides twice the space while preserving the relaxed atmosphere that has made it a West End favourite. Downstairs, beyond the open kitchen pass, the…
Stravaigin 2
8 Ruthven Lane,
Glasgow,
G12 9BG
Smuggled into the calm oasis of Ruthven Lane, Stravaigin 2 transplants the spirit and ethos of its older sister to a cosy, low-roofed tavern with cream walls, wooden floors and candle-light adding rustic charm. New chef Chris McAdie upholds the…
Driftwood
2–4 St Georges Road,
Glasgow,
G3 6UJ
Driftwood has been a fixture of Charing Cross for a few years now, offering cheap and cheerful food to hungry students and weary shoppers. The dining area is decked out in the 'traditional' Mexican terracotta and yellow, though it's actually barely…
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…
Athena Greek Taverna
1116 Argyle Street,
Glasgow,
G3 8TD
There's a pedigree to this restaurant, as the co-owner Kevin Campbell, comes from a family that's been serving Greek food to Glaswegians for generations. The current taverna is a rebirth of the former Strathbungo bistro, sadly missed by mousakka…
Istanbul
7 Paisley Rd West,
Glasgow,
G51 1LF
Despite the fact that there are some familiar pizzas and kebabs on offer at Istanbul, don't expect this to be particularly fast fast food. Everything is made from scratch so orders can take 20 minutes to prepare, particularly at peak weekend times.
The Left Bank
33–35 Gibson Street,
Glasgow,
G12 8NU
It is hard to categorise this bistro / bar, mainly because it is so successful in all its guises – as a lazy brunch hangout, for drinks by the window or a relaxed evening meal. The atmosphere is casual but the kitchen works hard, handling flavours…
Zorba Mediterranean Taverna
25 High Street,
Glasgow,
G1 1LX
This old-fashioned family-run taverna is about as cheesy as a package holiday to a sunny island resort. But its staff are friendly to a fault, with impromptu dancing and cheerful service. Most importantly, the food is excellent. The cosy room is…
Bibi's Cantina
599 Dumbarton Road,
Glasgow,
G11 6HY
Tucked away at the end of Dumbarton Road is a little casa of good food. The candlelit interior reminds diners of Cantina’s culinary origins – the walls are covered with prints of cacti and poncho-wearing vaqueros. There’s also very attractive, brightly…
Falafel Petra
27 Gibson Street,
Glasgow,
G12 8NX
Attracting mixed reviews already, this new kid on the Gibson Street block is a Lebanese sit-in over two floors and a take-away serving more than 50 halal dishes ranging from falafel and shawarma to seafood and pastry. The shawarma is a staple fast food…
The Greek Golden Kebab
34 Sinclair Drive,
Glasgow,
G42 9QE
Dating back 40 years, this tiny restaurant has moved from becoming a Southside local eatery into to a city-wide institution. The décor is dated, kitsch perhaps, and feels like a cramped film set for a 1970s film. This was Glasgow restaurant exotica…
Konaki Greek Taverna
920 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7TF
Whether you’re enjoying a quiet dinner in the smaller, front-facing, dining room or dancing on the tables at one of the near-legendary Greek nights, Konaki offers authentic, hearty Greek food in a relaxed atmosphere. Links to the old country are…
Nur
22 Bridge Street,
Glasgow,
G5 9HR
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…
Babylon Café
Clyde Place,
Glasgow,
G5 8AQ
This new Persian and Middle Eastern venture sits with an Indian curry house to its left and an Egyptian restaurant to the right – which sort of makes sense in world terms. It's nothing fancy inside – clean, crisp lines and tables hugging the walls on…
Kember & Jones Fine Food Emporium
134 Byres Road,
Glasgow,
G12 8TD
In probably the most café-heavy postcode in Glasgow this bright, elegant and inviting 'fine food emporium' stands out. Since the establishment of their own kitchen, bakery and coffee-roasting unit in Maryhill in 2010, Phil Kember and Claire Jones have…
Ad Lib
111 Hope Street,
Glasgow,
G2 6LL
On entering Ad Lib, there’s no doubt where the influences lie; from the vast New York street scene on the bar wall to the excellent range of bourbons, the American accent is strong. The granddaddy of the Glasgow gourmet burger joints, Ad Lib…
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…
Viva Brazil
87–91 Bothwell Street,
Glasgow,
G2 7AA
Vegetarians should avert their eyes when passing this new Brazilian steakhouse lest they glimpse the meat fest in this large, attractive restaurant – more continental brasserie in character, in fact, than South American churrascaria. Viva Brazil offers…
