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1901 Deli
11 Skirving Street,
Glasgow,
G41 3AB
1901 is a foodie’s treasure trove of global goodies and local delights. While waiting to choose from a tempting lunch menu of soups, salads, sandwiches and hot dishes, it’s impossible to resist a look round and be dazzled by such an excellent range of…
1 Bistro @ Downstairs (Alla Turca)
192 Pitt Street,
Glasgow,
G2 4DY
1 Bistro is a 'basement extension' to the popular Alla Turca. The basement itself is not always open but the downstairs (discount) menu will be available by reservation. If that sounds confusing, the layout of the menu requires patience too: there is a…
Operetta
Highlander House, 58 Waterloo Street,
Glasgow,
G2 7DA
Operetta is a smart, large restaurant and café, which by day bustles with office workers grabbing soups, sandwiches or a quick pasta. In the evening the restaurant suffers a little atmospherically from its daytime existence – the large self-service…
Pancho Villa's
26 Bell Street,
Glasgow,
G1 1LG
After 15 years, Pancho’s fairly pedestrian approach to well-worn dishes makes for a dependable option in this trendy quarter of the city. It’s a spacious venue with bold terracotta theme and sombreros dotted about – welcomed by large groups from…
Paperino's
227 Byres Road, Glasgow,
Glasgow,
G12 8UD
With two City Centre venues and a branch in the West End, Paperino’s has become a byword for quick and easy Italian food. The original Sauchiehall Street branch is most intimate, with wooden booths, dim lights and terracotta tiles, while the newer St…
Il Pavone
The Courtyard, Princes Square, Buchanan Street,
Glasgow,
G1 3JN
The grand peacock sitting above Princes Square's entrance, overlooking Buchanan Street's shoppers, gives its name in Italian to Il Pavone, whose diners can watch those inside Glasgow's most upmarket shopping centre. It's a favourite daytime haunt for…
Pizza Express
151 Queen Street,
Glasgow,
G1 3BJ
Since emerging in London in 1965, Pizza Express has become a widely recognised brand and a dependable choice for casual dining. A third Glasgow venue - at the Xscape centre, Braehead - has been added to its two central branches, including the two-storey…
Primo
14–16 Stewart House, Stewart Street, Milngavie,
Glasgow,
G62 6BW
Tucked away off the village's main shopping street, Primo can be hard to find for those who are not in the know. If, however, the search causes any stress, the smiling and gracious staff should put you at ease when you finally get there. This restaurant…
Punjabi Charing Cross
157–159 North Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7DA
Opening on a site adjacent to the M8 that has been home to several different pubs in recent years, Punjabi Charing Cross has maintained that feel, with dark wood and leather creating a welcoming setting. The menu is safe North Indian cuisine, with…
Rawalpindi Tandoori
321 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3HW
As one of the elder statesmen of Glasgow’s curry scene, Rawalpindi has been serving Indian favourites to a wide demographic since 1979. The restaurant itself has moved with the times; a recent facelift resulting in neutral tones that make for a warm and…
Riverside Café
Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Place,
Glasgow,
G3 8RS
Located at the back of the museum, the Riverside café serves polished renditions of popular classics. One wall is given over to glass, with a view of the Tall Ship, while the others are a zingy shade of lime green. Add in the double-height ceiling…
La Riviera Ristorante
147 Dumbarton Road,
Glasgow,
G11 6PT
The interior of Dunbarton Road’s Riviera Ristorante is decked out like an Italian courtyard. A beach-front is painted on one wall, as arched doorways and dark-wood panelling all lend themselves to the kitschy holiday feel. The staff are friendly and…
St Louis Cafe Bar
734 Dumbarton Road,
Glasgow,
G11 7RD
This family-run café-bar originally opened as just a café, but as its evening popularity grew so did its modest menu. The venue is as welcoming as a good friend’s living room with Klimt prints, fairy lights wrapped around pillars and an aged wooden…
The Shandon Belles
652 Argyle Street,
Glasgow,
G3 8UF
Once you've found your way to Glasgow institution the Buttery (which can be tricky), there's a choice between the restaurant proper and this small bistro downstairs, under the same Two Fat Ladies management. This stylish, pretty space is decorated with…
Shimla Pinks
777 Pollokshaws Road,
Glasgow,
G41 2AX
Pink is the word at Shimla Pinks on Pollokshaws Road. The striking cerise and black décor, along with the subdued lighting and white opaque glass behind the bar, create a 1980s wine bar feel. The atmosphere is subdued, intimate and rarely too busy…
Sibbo's Delhi Dhabba
914 Sauchiehall Street, West End,
Glasgow,
G3 7TF
This family-owned restaurant, which opened in 2004, is run by four brothers under the watchful eye of their mother Sibbo. There's much that's charming about the place, from the living room-sized dining area to the homely atmosphere. But Sibbo's Delhi…
Sloans
62 Argyll Arcade, City Centre,
Glasgow,
G2 8BG
Sloan’s is enjoying something of a renaissance at the moment, cleverly positioning itself between homely traditional pub and something a wee bit funkier for when the shoppers go home and the evening arrives. They do cracking pints of Heineken and…
SmoothBoy's Deli
26 Maxwell Rd,
Glasgow,
G41 1QE
It's a bit of find, this place, tucked away just off Pollokshaws Road in an area that does not look like a Mecca for good food. But SmoothBoy Deli is a small beacon of culinary takeaway light. It does a roaring trade in hot breakfast rolls, soup, wraps…
S'mug
167 Great George Street,
Glasgow,
G12 8AQ
Under new management since this review was written.
S'mug is a ‘New York-style deli and coffee house’ that was opened in 2008 under the name of Pico by Gordon Richardson, founder of Beanscene. Situated just off Byres Road near Ashton Lane, it catches…
Sugar Qube
1082 Argyle Street,
Glasgow,
G3 8LY
With its smart frontage and fresh interior, Sugar Qube is part of the new brigade of trendy establishments transforming the western end of Argyle Street. Since opening in April 2008, the coffee shop has grown into an all-day food stop and deli. The café…
Sutherlands
The Argyll Hotel, 973 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7TQ
Tucked away on the garden level of the Argyll Hotel, Sutherlands offers an elegant respite from the bustle of Glasgow's Sauciehall Street. Traditional décor with tartan accents adds to the hearty welcome of the roaring fire, while subtle lighting keeps…
Tapa Bakehouse
21 Whitehill Street, Dennistoun,
Glasgow,
G31 2LH
Tapa is essentially a functioning bakery with a front of shop area for takeaway or sit-in sampling. Practically everything for sale in the cafe is made there. A wide range of organic loaves, savoury brioche, pastries, bagels, foccacia and unctuous…
Thai Fountain
2 Woodside Crescent,
Glasgow,
G3 7UL
Thai Fountain is a well-established fixture on Glasgow’s business-lunch circuit. An easy stumble from dozens of professional firms in the Park district, it’s been drawing crowds of lawyers, architects and admen with elegantly served versions of classic…
The Top Deck @ The Ferry
The Ferry, Anderston Quay,
Glasgow,
G3 8BX
A popular venue for gigs and club nights, this floating Glasgow institution does a good line in lunches and early dinners before the entertainment begins. There is a certain indefinable pleasure in eating on water, and when the sun shines on the outdoor…
Ubiquitous Chip
12 Ashton Lane,
Glasgow,
G12 8SJ
Few can lay claim to being a Glasgow foodie without sampling the delights of the famous ‘Chip’. An unusual bread basket, containing cheese biscuits, brown bread and white savoury muffins arrives along with a little tasting nibble, perhaps sweetcorn…
Urban Bar & Brasserie
23–25 St Vincent Place,
Glasgow,
G1 2DT
Positioned to receive tourists spilling out from George Square is this, the flagship in Alan Tomkins’ collection of Glasgow bars and restaurants. With its muted tones, champagne bar and live piano playing it seems halfway between a relaxed, cosmopolitan…
Urban Pind
18 Candleriggs,
Glasgow,
G1 1LD
More traditional than its Candleriggs neighbours, Urban Pind divides two large dining areas with a fish pond, while thick carpets and Indian artworks set a conventional tone. The family-run business focuses on the popular Punjabi cuisine to great…
Variety Bar
401 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3LG
This appropriately named corner bar on Sauchiehall Street is a cheerful juxtaposition of old man’s pub and wild child’s watering den, serving all (legal) ages and persuasions, with a genuinely eclectic collection of regulars. No food, alas, but a big…
Wagamama
Silverburn Centre, Barrhead Road,
Glasgow,
G53 6QR
The enduring popularity of Japanese food in the UK is in no small part down to this national chain of dependable and popular noodle bars. The original Glasgow branch in West George Street is easily reached from all the main shopping thoroughfares and…
Wee Cucina
205 Fenwick Road,
Glasgow,
G46 6JD
Wee Cucina opened in spring 2011, quickly becoming a popular choice with local diners. As it says, it's small – but with an intimacy perfect for couples in the evening, whereas go at tea-time and it is family friendly. An enticing menu of Italian tapas…
West Highland Gate
103 Main Street, Milngavie,
Glasgow,
G62 6JQ
Located just north of Glasgow city centre, West Highland Gate is a family-friendly restaurant in Milngavie which is part of the popular Beefeater chain. Steaks, grills and burgers with international favourites and set meal deals offer something to suit…
The Willow Tea Rooms
217 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3EX
The Willow Tea Rooms remain an important part of Glasgow's architectural heritage, and an equal mix of locals and tourists choose from the various Mackintosh-designed rooms. At the Sauchiehall Street original (entry via Henderson the Jewellers), the…
Zizzi
Princes Square, The Terrace, 48 Buchanan Street,
Glasgow,
G1 3JN
With over 100 restaurants in the UK, Zizzi is a growing chain, but changing specials and quirky touches such as the staff photograph on the menu make for a distinct dining experience. Situated on the top terrace in Princes Square, Zizzi takes full…
