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1. Babbity Bowster
$$ | Merchant City |This warm and welcoming old merchant's house in the heart of the Merchant City offers excellent Scottish food, a barbecue menu, and a lively charming...
This warm and welcoming old merchant's house in the heart of the Merchant City offers excellent Scottish food, a barbecue menu, and a lively charming bar area. On Wednesday or Saturday traditional musicians gather for an impromptu session in the bar; the rest of the time there is just conversation. The vibe is friendly, particularly in winter when there is an open fire in the grate; there's also an outdoor terrace in summer.
16–18 Blackfriars St., Glasgow, Glasgow City, G1 1PE, Scotland0141-552–5055Known For
- Classy Scottish pub with rooms upstairs to stay the night
- Traditional Scottish food with a French twist including saddle of Highland deer
- Convivial bar atmosphere
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2. Cail Bruich
$$$$ | West End |A Gaelic phrase that means "to eat well", the restaurant known as Cali Bruich certainly lives up to its name as evidenced by its many...
A Gaelic phrase that means "to eat well", the restaurant known as Cali Bruich certainly lives up to its name as evidenced by its many awards, including a coveted Michelin star (currently the only eatery in Glasgow with one). Run by two brothers, the ambitious and innovative menu makes use of local, high-quality Scottish ingredients, but it's really the delicate and clever cooking style that takes the menu to higher heights. Tasting menus of 5 or 7 courses are available (with vegetarian alternatives also available on request).
725 Great Western Rd., Glasgow, Glasgow City, G12 8QX, Scotland0141-334–6265Known For
- Glasgow's only Michelin star
- Multi-course chef's table experience
- Elevated Scottish cuisine
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3. Chaophraya
$ | City Centre |You can experience dining at its most sumptuous and elegant for a good price in the grand surroundings of what was the Glasgow Conservatoire, where...
You can experience dining at its most sumptuous and elegant for a good price in the grand surroundings of what was the Glasgow Conservatoire, where today golden Buddhas sit comfortably beside busts of great composers. The delicate flavors of Thai cooking are at their finest here in the chef's wonderful signature Massaman lamb (and beef) curry, flavorsome Fisherman's Soup, and fusion dishes like scallops with black pudding. The ballroom, with its chandeliers and balconies, offers dining as theater; or you can book the tiny two-person table on a balcony looking down for an intimate experience.
Nelson Mandela Pl., Glasgow, Glasgow City, G1 2LL, Scotland0141-332–0041Known For
- Massaman lamb curry
- Luxurious surroundings
- Extensive menu of Thai classics
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4. Crabshakk
$$ | Finnieston |Anything but a shack, this intimate dining room has heavy wooden tables and chairs, an elegantly ornate ceiling, and a bar so shiny and inviting...
Anything but a shack, this intimate dining room has heavy wooden tables and chairs, an elegantly ornate ceiling, and a bar so shiny and inviting that it seems to almost insist you have a drink. The food comes from the sea—oysters, lobster, and squid—and you can have your choice served iced, grilled, roasted, or battered. The fish varies daily according to the day's catch, and only local and sustainably sourced Scottish seafood is featured. The fish sandwich and crab cakes are favorites on the lunch menu. In the evening, mussels and scallops draw the eye. The buzz of conversation and the perfectly modulated music create the right atmosphere. Reservations are essential.
1114 Argyle St., Glasgow, Glasgow City, G3 8TD, Scotland0141-334–6127Known For
- Local and sustainably sourced Scottish seafood
- Art deco decor
- Reservations essential
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5. Kool Ba
$$ | Merchant City |Thick wooden tables, tapestries, and soft candlelight make you feel at home in the comfortable dining room of this atmospheric haven serving an intriguing mix...
Thick wooden tables, tapestries, and soft candlelight make you feel at home in the comfortable dining room of this atmospheric haven serving an intriguing mix of Indian and Persian fare. A family-owned restaurant, it's all about healthy, flavorful cooking; chicken tikka masala in a yogurt sauce or lamb korma with coconut cream and fruit or the Persian shashlik are good picks. Accompany your meal with bowls of basmati saffron rice and fluffy naan bread. You could start with a shared plate of Indian starters for three or four people. This popular place continues to win award after award; reserve ahead on Friday and Saturday.
109–113 Candleriggs, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G1 1NP, Scotland0141-552–2777Known For
- Indian-Persian fusion cuisine
- Wide-ranging menu
- Weekend reservations a must
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6. Mackintosh at the Willow
$ | City Centre |Miss Cranston's Willow Tea Rooms were the ultimate place to be seen in Glasgow in 1903, not only for the tasty tea but for the...
Miss Cranston's Willow Tea Rooms were the ultimate place to be seen in Glasgow in 1903, not only for the tasty tea but for the beautiful art nouveau decor and furniture designed by a young architect by the name of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The original tearooms have now been fully restored here, and you can lunch on traditional Scottish cuisine or take an elegant high tea in the exquisite surroundings of the Salon de Luxe.
215–217 Sauchiehall St., Glasgow, Glasgow City, G2 3EX, Scotland0141-204–1903Known For
- Traditional high tea in a stunning location
- Historic Mackintosh furniture
- Great steak pie and haggis
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7. Mother India
$$ | Clyde |The brand known as Mother India really covers four adjacent restaurants rather than just one location, all highlighting small plates of impressive Indian cuisine. What...
The brand known as Mother India really covers four adjacent restaurants rather than just one location, all highlighting small plates of impressive Indian cuisine. What makes this place across from Kelvingrove Art Gallery so popular is the combination of high-quality cooking and an extensive range of tastes, from the vegetarian dal to spicy ginger chicken. The style is casual, although the interior is an opulent mix of dark wood, heavy cloth napkins, and luxury silverware. It's usually crowded, so don't expect much intimacy, but do expect the finest Indian food the country has to offer.
1355 Argyle St., Glasgow, Glasgow City, G3 8AD, Scotland0141-339–9145Known For
- Casual small-plate Indian food
- No reservations, which means there are crowds and usually some wait
- BYOB policy
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8. Mussel Inn
$$ | City Centre |West-coast shellfish farmers own this sleek restaurant and feed their customers incredibly succulent oysters, scallops, and mussels. The pots of mussels, steamed to order and...
West-coast shellfish farmers own this sleek restaurant and feed their customers incredibly succulent oysters, scallops, and mussels. The pots of mussels, steamed to order and served with any of a number of sauces, are revelatory, and scallops, prawns, and oysters come together in a wonderful seafood pasta. The surroundings are simple but stylish, with white walls, cool ceramic tiles, wood floors, and wooden furniture. Another plus is the staff, who are helpful and unpretentious. This is where locals take their favorite out-of-towners, including for lunchtime specials and pretheater menus that are a very good value.
157 Hope St., Glasgow, Glasgow City, G2 2UQ, Scotland0141-572--1405Known For
- Delicious seafood pasta and chowder
- Famed Queenie oysters
- Mussels Moroccan style
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9. Opium
$$ | City Centre |This eatery has completely rethought Asian cuisine, taking Chinese, Malaysian, and Thai cooking in new directions and using sauces that are fragrant and spicy but...
This eatery has completely rethought Asian cuisine, taking Chinese, Malaysian, and Thai cooking in new directions and using sauces that are fragrant and spicy but never overpowering. Subdued lighting, neutral tones, and dark wood create a calm setting for specialties including superb dim sum and crisp wontons filled with delicious combinations of crab, shrimp, and chicken. Leave room for the main dishes, especially the tiger prawns and scallops in a sauce made from dried shrimp and fish. Familiar dishes like beef in black bean sauce are astonishingly delicate and aromatic. The vegetarian menu is adventurous, too, and the cocktails are captivating.
191 Hope St., Glasgow, Glasgow City, G2 2UL, Scotland0141-332–6668Known For
- Creative Asian-fusion food
- Great cocktails
- Excellent dim sum
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10. Ox and Finch
$$$ | Finnieston |This immensely popular restaurant shines at every level—service, presentation, and taste. The stripped-back, rustic decor encourages chatter and the sharing of the eclectic small plates...
This immensely popular restaurant shines at every level—service, presentation, and taste. The stripped-back, rustic decor encourages chatter and the sharing of the eclectic small plates that are its specialty. You choose perhaps two or three plates—larger than tapas and beautifully presented—from meat, fish, cold starters, vegetable, and vegan lists, which then arrive as they are ready. The chef combines colors and tastes in often surprising ways, like poached hake with red pepper and capers, lamb and bone marrow kofta, and confit duck with Thai yellow curry and rice. The desserts continue the theme with options like raspberry and olive oil millefeuille. The service is relaxed, friendly, and informative, and the wine list is enormous. Booking ahead is essential.
920 Sauchiehall St., Glasgow, Glasgow City, G3 7TF, Scotland0141-339–8627Known For
- Small-plates dining with a wide variety of options
- Relaxed and buzzy atmosphere
- Huge wine list
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11. Rogano
$$ | City Centre |Two things have made the Rogano a Glasgow institution: its beautiful art deco decor, which echoes the luxury Clyde-built oceanliners of the thirties, and its...
Two things have made the Rogano a Glasgow institution: its beautiful art deco decor, which echoes the luxury Clyde-built oceanliners of the thirties, and its seafood menu, which has held its own despite the competition of the city's new generation of restaurants. The main restaurant is a formal affair, but the downstairs Café Rogano is more intimate and relaxed, serving oysters and a signature fish soup among many other options. An outside terrace, obligingly warmed by gas heaters when it's cooler, is a popular gathering place for coffee, drinks, or afternoon tea.
11 Exchange Pl., Glasgow, Glasgow City, G1 3AN, Scotland0141-248--4055Known For
- Gorgeous art deco bar
- Excellent old-school seafood options, including famed fish soup
- Exquisite cocktails
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12. Stravaigin
$$$ | West End |For many years Stravaigin has maintained the highest quality of cooking, creating adventurous dishes that often combine Asian and local flavors and unusual marriages of...
For many years Stravaigin has maintained the highest quality of cooking, creating adventurous dishes that often combine Asian and local flavors and unusual marriages of ingredients. You can try the piri piri quail (the seasoning is used in Africa) or the restaurant's famous haggis and neeps (turnips), symbolizing its commitment to local produce. A wide variety of wines is available, including some uncommon ones. The café-bar is abuzz with conversation; the downstairs restaurant serves the same menu, but the environment is quieter.
28 Gibson St., Glasgow, Glasgow City, G12 8NX, Scotland0141-334–2665Known For
- Buzzy bar with a quieter restaurant downstairs
- Classic haggis and neeps
- Daily-changing curry option
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13. The Finnieston
$$ | Finnieston |A 19th-century inn turned into an elegant restaurant, the Finnieston retains the dark wood and narrow cubicles of earlier times, but today it is one...
A 19th-century inn turned into an elegant restaurant, the Finnieston retains the dark wood and narrow cubicles of earlier times, but today it is one of the new high-quality seafood restaurants that have transformed the faded Finnieston area into a fashionable district. The menu allows you to choose the fish and how it is prepared, the sauce, and salad or vegetable sides. You can also eat in the bar, but wherever you sit, choose from the enormous menu of fine cocktails including 15 variants on gin and tonic. Lobster Tuesday offers half a lobster and a glass of champagne at a good price. Booking ahead is highly recommended.
1125 Argyle St., Glasgow, Glasgow City, G3 8ND, Scotland0141-222–2884Known For
- Impressive seafood cuisine
- Stunning array of cocktails
- Comfy wooden booths
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14. Anchor Line
$$$ | City Centre |Occupying the former headquarters of the Anchor Line, whose ships sailed from Scotland to America, this bar and restaurant near George Square has been impressively...
Occupying the former headquarters of the Anchor Line, whose ships sailed from Scotland to America, this bar and restaurant near George Square has been impressively refurbished to create the sense of fine dining aboard a luxury ocean liner. The menu reflects the voyage, too, including Scottish seafood and lamb, and a full range of steaks and their sauces to represent America. Wine and drinks follow the same transatlantic theme. Dine in the bar for more casual fare, such as salads and steak sandwiches. The slightly less expensive but equally elegant basement restaurant, the Atlantic, is French-themed. If you are visiting during the holiday season, the Christmas decorations here are a thing of beauty: the building's pillared facade is wrapped in lights, bows, and greenery, wtih the theme continuing into the luxurious interior.
12 St. Vincent Pl., Glasgow, Glasgow City, G1 2DH, Scotland0141-248--1434Known For
- High-end cocktails
- Luxurious fine dining
- Steak of all kinds
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15. Baffo
$ | Finnieston |There has been something of an explosion of new pizzerias in Glasgow, many of them newer chains, but Baffo has made its mark and won...
There has been something of an explosion of new pizzerias in Glasgow, many of them newer chains, but Baffo has made its mark and won approval from a demanding audience. Not only are the pizzas beautifully crispy and varied, they are also very large: if you need a half-meter of pizza (about 1½ feet), it's available as an economical choice. The decor of this busy spot is casual but smart, with exposed brick, white tiles and tables, black chairs, and wood floors.
1377 Argyle St., Glasgow, Glasgow City, G3 8AF, Scotland0141-583--0000Known For
- Famous half-meter pizza
- Busy but friendly atmosphere
- Good pasta at decent prices
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16. Balbir's
$$ | West End |Don't let the tinted windows discourage you: this place is a temple for pure, healthy Indian food that's impressive in taste and presentation. Try the...
Don't let the tinted windows discourage you: this place is a temple for pure, healthy Indian food that's impressive in taste and presentation. Try the chicken tikka chasni (with mango chutney, lemon juice, and mint), lamb korma, or the traditional celebration dish of Goanese fish curry. Twinkling chandeliers, immaculate white tablecloths, and perfectly polished silverware set the stage. All food is prepared with cholesterol-free canola oil; no artificial colors or additives are used. There are taster menus if you have difficulty choosing from the large menu.
7 Church St., Glasgow, Glasgow City, G11 5JP, Scotland0141-339–7711Known For
- Healthy but delicious Indian food
- Multiple spice (and heat) combinations
- Everything on a grand scale
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17. Barras Art and Design
$$ | East End |A welcome addition for East End diners, BAaD occupies a sprawling campus of spaces, including a stylish glass-roofed courtyard, a large beer garden split over...
A welcome addition for East End diners, BAaD occupies a sprawling campus of spaces, including a stylish glass-roofed courtyard, a large beer garden split over two levels, several refurbished shipping containers, and a central courtyard space within the heart of Glasgow's original flea market, the Barras. The fashionable space hosts a series of pop-up kitchens, bringing various street food options to a crowd of trendy East End residents and visitors alike. The hipness of the venue is a reflection of the area's changing personality. With its long tables and airy atmosphere, the space was designed with sharing in mind, but there is also a more intimate balcony dining area.
54 Calton Entry, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G40 2SB, Scotland0141-552–4931Known For
- Excellent pop-up kitchens
- Stylish design
- Good selection of beers
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18. Bay Tree
$ | West End |This popular small café in the university area is unpretentious and quite cheap. It serves wonderful Middle Eastern food—mostly vegetarian dishes, but there are a...
This popular small café in the university area is unpretentious and quite cheap. It serves wonderful Middle Eastern food—mostly vegetarian dishes, but there are a few lamb and chicken creations as well. Egyptian phool (broad beans dressed with spices and herbs), Turkish mulukia (fried eggplant with a tomato-and-herb sauce), and kurma (stew with spinach, herbs, and beans) are among its delights. Two-course lunch and pre-theater menus are a good deal, and both standard egg and Arabian breakfasts are served. You can also bring your own wine; there is a good wine store just a few doors away, and there is no corkage charge.
403 Great Western Rd., Glasgow, Glasgow City, G4 9HY, Scotland0141-334–5898Known For
- Wide variety of meze
- Turkish and Lebanese dishes
- BYOB-policy (and a great wine store nearby)
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19. Bread Meats Bread
$ | West End |One of a new breed of burger joints that has emerged in the city, this casual spot with long wooden tables, stools, and benches is...
One of a new breed of burger joints that has emerged in the city, this casual spot with long wooden tables, stools, and benches is also a meeting place for coffee or a drink. The many creatively stuffed burgers and sauces are accompanied by different poutines and cheese toasties, a variation on the British classic known as rarebit. There's a good vegan and vegetarian menu, too. The West End branch is strategically located a block from Byres Road and the Glasgow Botanic Gardens.
701 Great Western Rd., Glasgow, Glasgow City, G12 8RA, Scotland0141-648‒0399Known For
- Creative and delicious burgers
- Best poutines outside of Canada
- Cheerful sociable vibe
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20. Brig o' Doon House
$$ | |Originally built in 1827, this attractive hotel restaurant often has a piper by the door to greet hungry travelers ready for a Scottish setting and...
Originally built in 1827, this attractive hotel restaurant often has a piper by the door to greet hungry travelers ready for a Scottish setting and some Scottish fare. Tartan carpets, dark-wood paneling, and buck heads mounted on the walls set the mood, and the bar is a shrine to Robert Burns. The surrounding gardens overlook the Brig o' Doon as well as a small, rushing river. The food keeps to the Scottish theme: try panfried scallops with citrus butter to start, and venison casserole with juniper berries and creamed potatoes or the haggis with neeps and tatties (served with a dram) as a main course. There are several rooms for rent upstairs.
High Maybole Rd., Alloway, South Ayrshire, KA7 4PQ, Scotland01292-442466Known For
- Riverside location
- Scottish food and decor
- Great venison casserole
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