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Glasgow has a growing and enviable reputation as a culinary hotspot. Here we give you just a taste (pardon the pun) of some of the best eateries for everything from a light snack to the ultimate dining experience. If you would like a simple listing as appears on this page then drop us an email by way of the link at the bottom of this page.

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ARGENTINEAN

GAUCHO GRILL , 133 West George Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 204 5211
Argentinean restaurant that has fast gained a reputation for serving the best steak in town. Don your best suit for this classy venue and indulge in other favourites such as grilled lobster tails.
ASIAN FUSION
GENGIS, The Glasgow Thistle Hotel, Cambridge Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 332 3311
Part of the Thistle Hotel, this restaurant draws its influences from all corners of the East: from Mongolian to Chinese and everywhere in between. If you still have any energy left after your meal, it transforms itself into a nightclub after dark.
MAO, 84 Brunswick Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 564 5161
Billed as a café/bar, this popular eatery in the heart of the Merchant City serves some of the freshest and funkiest South East Asian food around. Constantly bustling, this haunt is popular with pre-clubbers and serious diners alike.
CHINESE
AMBER REGENT, 50 West Regent Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 331 1655
Classic, upmarket Chinese restaurant with a huge and varied menu including specialities such as Aromatic Crispy Lamb. Enjoy a superb meal in tasteful surroundings often in the company of local celebrities. Prices aren’t cheap but the standard of cuisine is outstanding and excellent value for money. Dress to impress.
CHOW, 98 Byres Road. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 334 9818
One of the most recent additions to Glasgow’s Chinese restaurants, Chow manages pretty successfully to avoid the usual pitfalls. It’s small, compact yet cosy, with clean, cool minimal decor and the service is unhurried and helpful. There is a strict no smoking policy, however it’s worth enduring a few fag-free hours because the food is quite simply superb. The Crispy Seaweed comes highly recommended as do the seasonal specials which are pricier than the main menu but well worth the extra expense.
EUROPEAN
AD LIB, 111 Hope Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 248 6645
Newly opened bar cum restaurant, with high quality and reasonably priced food, it’s also adjacent to Central Station and run by the same team that brought us Brel and Firebird. Classic burgers, gourmet sausages, seafood platters, Thai fish cakes plus special late night Friday and Saturday menu until 2am.
ALPHABET YARD, 15 Millbrae Road, Langside Monument. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 649 6861
A popular haunt for Southsiders, this annexed restaurant from the main bar is ideal for when facing the kitchen is a chore too far. Informal and modern, it fills up at weekends.
AIR ORGANIC, 36 Kelvingrove Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 564 5200
From organic ale through to the freshest of ingredients, this ultra cool hangout is split in two, with the main bar (which also serves food) downstairs and the main restaurant upstairs. Popular with the West End’s beautiful people, the wholly organic menu fits in perfectly with the space age interior.
ARTA, The Old Cheesemarket, 13-19 Walls Street, Merchant City. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 552 2101
Arta is home to Glasgow’s newest Mediterranean/Tapas restaurant, offering gourmet food in casual surroundings. Food is served from 5pm until midnight Wed-Sun and the menu boasts an extensive choice for vegetarians. The bar at Arta is open 5pm-1am Wed & Sun, and 5pm-3am Thu-Sat.
AXIOM, 154 Hyde Park Street, Lancefield Quay. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 221 2822
Lancefield Quay is currently undergoing a major facelift and is tipped to be the next boom area of the city. Axiom is leading the way with food of exemplary quality, ranging from a cornucopia of seafood to ostrich and everything in between. A venue for a special occasion.
BACCHUS, 80 Glassford Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 572 0080
This bar/restaurant is another popular shopping oasis as the burgers, pastas and salads tempt your battle-weary feet to take a short break. Near all the Merchant City bars and clubs and handy for Argyle Street shopping, it turns into a bustling bar come sundown.
BARCELONA, 427 Sauchiehall Street.Enquiries: Tel: 0141 332 2528
An upmarket addition to Sauchiehall Street, this Spanish-themed restaurant is where the city slickers hang out. With Gaudi-esque design and menus to match your gold card, it’s the place to be seen. Once you’ve finished your meal, pop upstairs and enjoy a drink in one of the town’s classier bars.
BRASSERIE@MILLENNIUM HOTEL, 50 George Square. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 332 6711
Newly upgraded hotel on the site of the former Copthorne. The restaurant boasts impressive views across George Square and a menu that consists of traditional fare cooked to a particularly high standard.
CAFE MAL, 278 West George Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 572 1003
Part of the Malmaison Hotel, this top class restaurant comes highly recommended. The menu is distinctly Italian in flavour with an extensive array of pasta, pizza and freshly baked focaccia on offer. Price-wise it’s not cheap but it is good value for money and the food is superb.
CITY BRASSERIE, 278 West Regent Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 248 3801 Email: citybrasserie@btinternet.com
Recently opened sister to the City Merchant, this classy restaurant stirs memories of traditional upmarket eateries. Superior service in a relaxed setting, the food is of the highest quality, particularly the variety of fresh seafood.
CORINTHIAN, 191 Ingram Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 552 1101
Wonderful food served in one of Scotland’s most stunning Victorian interiors. Corinthian offers casual dining, grand surroundings and great value for money. Offering an Express Lunch at £9.75 for two courses, the restaurant is open Mon-Fri midday-3pm and 5.30pm-11pm every day. Pre and post theatre menus are also available - the post theatre menu offers relaxed, late night dining Thu-Sat. Priced at £15.00 for two courses it also allows you free entry to the basement club, Life.
COSMOPOL, 165 Hope Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 221 9130 Website: www.exposure.co.uk/cosmopol
From the same people that brought us BarCeLona on Sauchiehall Street, Cosmopol is another superb bar/restaurant. It has a small but perfectly formed menu, offering an array of European dishes. Ideally suited as a pre-cursor for a night on the town or for a pre-theatre.
THE DOOCOT, The Lighthouse, Mitchell Lane. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 221 1821
Truly a hidden gem among Glasgow’s restaurant scene, this spacious organic eatery perched on top of The Lighthouse rates as one of the finest dining experiences in Glasgow. Top marks go to the seared tuna burger and salmon. Worth seeking out and centrally located for all amenities.
FARFELU, 89 Candleriggs. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 552 5345
Recently opened Merchant City eatery perched nicely above its sister venue, Bar 91. With an eclectic menu, leaning toward European dishes, they are particularly adept at a wide range of seafood.
FIFTY FIVE BC, 128 Drymen Road, Bearsden. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 942 7272
A refreshing alternative to a night out in the city centre or the west end, Fifty Five BC offers an impressive à la carte menu in intimate surroundings. A three course meal for two will set you back around £50 including wine but you’re guaranteed top quality food prepared using only the freshest of ingredients. Meals are also served in the main bar until 9pm and lunchtimes are busy so book to avoid disappointment.
FIREBIRD, 1321 Argyle Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 334 0594
Gourmet pizzas from a wood burning oven attracts a mixed cliéntèle. A two course lunch for £6.00 is available between 12-5pm and half price pizza and pasta between 5-7pm. Christmas bookings are now being taken.
LEONARDO & CO., 4-10 Byres Road. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 400 9732 Website: www.leonardoco.com
Situated at the bottom of Byres Road, you can’t miss Leonardo & Co. With its huge glass front it has quickly become one of the West End’s most popular restaurants. Indeed we advise you book a table, especially at weekends. The menu is all-encompassing with a very European feel, offering an array of meat, fish, pizza and pasta dishes. Price-wise it’s in the medium range, costing approximately £35.00 for a meal for two. Also at 77 Bothwell Street, North Rotunda, Finnieston and Merchant Square.
LOOP, 64 Ingram Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 572 1472
Housed in the former Clydesdale Bank, Loop has become a highly popular eatery. The restaurant is bright and airy, the ideal surroundings in which to relax and enjoy good food. The menu is comprehensive with a mixture of salads, meat and fish dishes, as well as a selection of pizza and pasta dishes. There is also a ‘light lunch’ option with a selection of open sandwiches on offer for a lunchtime treat. Class at an affordable price. Also at 110 Bath Street - Tel: 0141 354 7705.
LUX, 1051 Great Western Road. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 576 7576
This former railway station building adjacent to Gartnavel Hospital and within easy access to the West End, houses two restaurants, Lux occupying the top level. Truly a place of great luxury (and the price tag to prove it), it attracts those with fine palates and thick wallets. Among Glasgow’s elite eateries.
THE INN ON THE GREEN, 25 Greenhead Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 554 0165
Situated directly opposite Glasgow green, the Inn on the Green has long been a stylish culinary stopover. Relaxing atmosphere, excellent service and memorable food.
STAZIONE, 1051 Great Western Road. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 576 7576
Bustling Mediterranean-style restaurant in the former Kelvindale railway station. Not as classy as its big brother Lux, upstairs, but equally rewarding. Serving dishes from Spain, Italy, Greece and a host of other European countries, the diversity of food on offer is enough to guarantee return visits.
STRATA, 45 Queen Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 221 1888
Part of the growing number of bars cum restaurants, Strata boasts a menu it can be proud of. In a setting not dissimilar to the airport lounge in 2001, the stylish interior is almost as stylish as much of the cliéntèle. With quality dishes beyond the reasonable price tag, it’s high on the recommended list. (Owners not a Celtic fan by any chance?)
THE SUPPER CLUB, Merchant Square. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 552 2200
One of the first residents in the recently re-opened Merchant Square, the Supper Club harks back to American supper clubs of the 40s and 50s. With live jazz and a strict dress code, it’s one of those ‘special occasions’ restaurants.
TRON BAR & RESTAURANT, Chisholm Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 552 8587
As pre-theatre menus go, this could hardly be more convenient. Attached to the Tron Theatre, the restaurant only serves to enhance the building’s reputation. Large portions and an impressive wine list go a long way in endearing the diner to this eatery, as do the impressive array of bar snacks in the adjacent café bar. Don’t leave it until you visit the theatre to go.
FRENCH
BREL, Ashton Lane. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 342 4966
Situated at the end of Ashton Lane in the West End. Dealing primarily in Belgian/French food, the small restaurant annexe at the end of the popular bar is renowned in that part of town, not only for the great evening meals, but as the ideal way to spend a long Sunday afternoon, casually picking at the food.
CUL DE SAC, 44 Ashton Lane. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 334 4749
One of Ashton Lane’s oldest residents, the restaurant sits on the ground level of the multi-storey bar complex. Famed for being a lunch venue of choice for West End workers, it also attracts a fair share of those planning to pop next door to the cinema later in the evening. A varied and commendable menu.
MALMAISON, 278 West George Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 572 1001
The brasserie below the city centre hotel offers some of the finest French cuisine in town, with an ever-changing menu.
PIERRE VICTOIRE, 91 Miller Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 221 7565
Old favourite with a brand new look, Pierre Victoire is famous for good quality fare at reasonable prices. With authentic French cooking, it’s ideal for both lunches and evening meals. The Pierre Victoire chain may not be the force it once was, but this outlet is among the finest examples of French cooking in Glasgow.
78 ST VINCENT, 78 St Vincent Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 248 7878
Occupying an old bank in the city centre, the decor is almost as impressive as the food. The huge dining area is huge and although the food is a little pricey, it’s ideal for that special occasion.
GREEK
PARTHENON, 725 Great Western Road. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 334 6265
Enjoy Greek dancing and hospitality and find out why this is always a favourite in the West End. Sitting near the top of Byres Road, opposite the BBC, and serving all manner of all things Greek, it’s been a West End favourite for years.
ANTONIOU’S TAVERNA, 523 Sauchiehall Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 221 7636
Relaxed dining Greek style in this Charing Cross restaurant. Small and intimate, service can be a bit on the slow side but the food more than makes up for it. Price-wise it’s mid-range with starters around £3.00-£4.00 and main courses from around £8.00. Antoniou’s also holds regular Greek dancing nights, make sure you book a table and enjoy a real Greek experience.
INDIAN
ASHOKA ASHTON LANE, 19 Ashton Lane. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 357 5904
Hidden in the backstreets of Ashton Lane, this Ashoka offers an Indian Oasis in the West End to revellers and diners alike. Part of the growing chain of Ashokas, the food is of a reliably high standard.
ASHOKA WEST END, 1284 Argyle Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 339 0936
You never seem to be more than a short walk from an Ashoka. This one lives up to the same standards as the rest. A favourite with West Enders.
BOMBAY BLUES, 41 Hope Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 221 0817
The modern chrome decor may not be to everyone’s taste but the roaring lunchtime trade says a lot for the place.
KAMA SUTRA , 331 Sauchiehall Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 332 0055
Stylish, with that obvious love theme. Kama Sutra belongs to the Harlequin Group of Indian restaurants. Lunchtime buffets are good value for money at £5.95 per head and are available every day except Sundays. Buffets are available in the evenings on Mondays and Tuesdays only, at £10.95 per head. An à la carte menu is also available and service is quick and efficient.
KILLERMONT POLO CLUB, 2022 Maryhill Road. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 946 5412
A bit off the beaten track, but well worth the trek. Colonial surroundings and superior food can be found at the end of the driveway in this refurbished Polo club. A little pricier than your run of the mill Indian restaurant, but then again, this is not your run of the mill Indian restaurant.
KOH-I-NOOR, 235 North Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 221 1555
This large and luxurious restaurant specialises in Moghuli cuisine and is one of the city centre’s most popular eating places. Just off Charing Cross, it’s extremely handy for both the West End and the city centre.
MR SINGH’S INDIA, 235 North Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 221 1555
Worth visiting alone, for the bizarre sight of Indian waiters serving your meal whilst wearing kilts. The range of curries spreads from the extremely mild to that of nuclear strength. It also boasts an exceptionally large vegetarian menu. Busy at lunchtime, however.
SHIMLA PINKS, Pollokshaws Road. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 423 4488
With a reputation spreading faster than a virus, Shimla Pinks (the Indian version of a Sloane Ranger) is one of the city’s best-loved restaurants. With chrome finishing and extremely helpful waiting staff, there are two distinct eating areas. Ask to be seated in the Blue Room - it’s no more expensive but looks like it should be!
SHIMLA PINKS, HILTON, 1 William Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 248 1957
Part of the Hilton Hotel, the popular Southside eatery spreads into the city centre. Equally as good as its sister restaurants.
SPICE HARVEST, 148 Woodlands Road. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 332 2288
A recent addition to the West End, Spice Harvest is fast gaining a reputation as a reasonably priced, high quality Indian restaurant. Offering a three course lunch for only £3.50, it’s a popular lunchtime haunt.
IRISH
DIERFIURACHA, 29 Ashton Lane. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 337 3636
Run by two Irish sisters (that’s what the name means in Gaelic), this snug eatery perches on top of Jinty McGuinty’s in Ashton Lane. Not immediately noticeable, it’s worth searching for as we’ve never heard a bad word said about it. Among the West End’s more popular venues.
WAXY O’CONNER’S, 46 West George Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 354 5154
If you can find your way around the multi-bar complex without a map, you’re doing well and probably in need of some sustenance after trekking to the toilets. Decked out with the usual Irish theme bar accoutrements, the food is basic, cheap and does its job adequately. It won’t win any Michelin stars but it can’t be beaten for convenience and its central locale.
ITALIAN
ARCAFFE CAFÉ/RESTAURANT, 11 North Claremont Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 333 1333
Arcaffe prides itself on speciality coffees, mouth-watering pasta and perfect pizzas. Friendly and excellent value for money, the food really is authentic and you’re guaranteed a superb meal at every visit. Open from 8.30am until 5pm Mon-Thu, 8.30am-11pm on Fri and 6-11pm on Sat.
BONGUSTO, 30 Bothwell Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 204 5442
Bongusto must be one of the most visually stunning restaurants in the city. Newly opened, the menu is extensive offering excellent choice at value for money prices. Starters range from £3.00-£5.00, with main courses at around £6.50, and the service is excellent. Make sure you book a table on the mezzanine floor where you can watch all the activity in the bar area.
CAFE ANTIPASTI, 337 Byres Road. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 337 2737
Top class Italian food at reasonable prices in the heart of the West End. An intimate two level restaurant, Antipasti is always busy and we’d advise you book a table whether you’re popping in for lunch or dinner. A varied menu is available with the usual Italian staples of pizza and pasta along with a few variations. In the midrange price-wise, the portions are generous and good value for money. Also at Sauchiehall Street Tel: 0141 332 9002.
CIAO ITALIA, 337 Byres Road. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 337 2737
Apparently the pizzas here are among the most popular in town. Due to its central location, you can often find yourself queuing as hordes of office workers stuff their lunchtime faces.
DI MAGGIO’S, 21 Royal Exchange Square. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 2111/61
One in a chain of Di Maggio’s restaurants dotted across the city. The Royal Exchange Square restaurant is always busy and can sometimes become a bit cramped at weekends. The menu is extensive, offering the usual Italian fare and at DI Maggio’s, quality is always assured. Cost: around £25.00-£30.00 for two. Also at Ruthven Lane, off Byres Road - Tel 0141 334 8560, and 1038 Pollokshaws Road - Tel: 0141 632 4194.
DI MAGGIO’S PRONTO, 163 West Nile Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 333 4999
A welcome addition to the DI Maggio’s chain in an ideal position for a pre-theatre meal or a welcome respite from the shops. The menu is vast with a fantastic selection of pasta, pizza, fish and chicken dishes to name but a few! Make sure you try a pizza from their wood burning oven. At around £25.00-£30.00 for a meal for two, it won’t break the bank. Highly recommended.
ESCA, 27 Chisholm Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 553 0880
Sitting opposite the Tron Theatre, this recently opened restaurant has dragged Italian food out of the usual pizzas ‘n’ pasta routine with a diverse and eclectic menu. Comfortable surroundings make you wish your meal would last for hours, and it frequently can.
FRATELLI SARTI, 121 Bath Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 204 0440 and at 133 Wellington Street. Tel: 0141 248 2228
One of the best-loved Italian eateries in town, it also doubles as a deli in the Wellington Street side. Constantly busy, you often have to wait for a table even at the quietest times, but as the regulars know, it’s always worth it. As authentically Italian as you can get, complete with Mafioso-looking regulars and Italian TV.
LA LANTERNA, 35 Hope Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 221 9160
An authentic Italian restaurant serving traditional Italian food. Set menus available at £15.00 (two courses) and £18.50 (three courses). With a history spanning 30 years, you’re assured of quality and superb service at La Lanterna.
PAPERINO’S, 283 Sauchiehall Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 332 3800
Ideal shelter from the bustle of Sauchiehall Street. Very busy which is always a good sign and with an extensive and authentic Italian menu. Possibly a little more expensive than your average Italian restaurant but not by much and it’s definitely worth it.
SAL-E-PEPE, 18 Gibson Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 341 0999
More than just pizza and pasta, Sal-E-Pepe prides itself on authentic, homemade Italian food. With a wide variety of dishes and snacks it’s the ideal venue for a lunchtime or evening meal. With pasta and pizza dishes from around £6.00, there’s something on the menu that everyone can afford!
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TOPOLINO’S, 285 Sauchiehall Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 332 2272
Sister restaurant to Paperino’s, Topolino’s is situated downstairs at 285 Sauchiehall Street. Small and intimate, the food is superb and offers a wide selection from pasta to chicken to king prawns and everything in between. In the midrange price-wise, starters are around £3.00-£4.00 and main courses start from around £6.00-£7.00 for pasta dishes. Book a table to avoid disappointment.
JAPANESE
FUSION, 41 Byres Road. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 339 3666
Situated on trendy Byres Road in the heart of the West End, Fusion can be credited as the first ever sushi bar in Scotland. Each dish is freshly prepared and we would recommend you sample the sushi kombi for 2 (from £5.00-£12.50), the ideal way to sample some of the many options available on the menu. Opening times: 12-2.30pm Mon-Sat; 6-10pm Mon-Wed; 6-10.30pm Thur-Sat.
GLASGOW NOODLE BAR, 468 Sauchiehall Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 333 1883
Open late, especially during the weekend, the Glasgow Noodle Bar is a self-service restaurant with every possible combination of vegetables, meat, and of course noodles, you can imagine. Popular at lunchtime and as a late night stopover on the way home from the pub. A welcome alternative to kebab and chips.
ICHI BAN, 50 Queen Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 204 4200
As authentically Japanese as anything outside Japan. Mostly serving an array of sushi, all served in the traditional Japanese style, it can be a little daunting to sushi virgins. However, the helpful staff will guide you through safely. A whole new eating experience.
OKO, The Todd Building, 68 Ingram Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 572 1500
Sushi, seaweed and sake are by no means the only option at OKO. With its unique conveyor belt service and stylish design, you can choose from a wide range of cooked foods as well as sushi. Prices start at £1.75 to £3.75. Opening times: 12-3pm & 6-11pm Mon-Sat; 6-11pm Sun.
TEPPANYAKI BAR @ THE ARTHOUSE, 129 Bath Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 572 6002
Enjoy an intimate dining experience in the hustle and bustle of the Arthouse. Japanese chef Mr Hammamoto delights his cliéntèle with an imaginative and exotic interpretation of the best of Scottish and Japanese produce.
LATIN AMERICAN
HAVANA, 50 Hope Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 248 4466
Boasting outrageous decor and spicy elictables, Havana is situated right in the centre of town, next to Central Station. With a distinctly South American flavour the menu is varied, and is in the medium range price-wise. An ideal place to start your evening.
COTTIER’S RESTAURANT/BAR, 93/95 Hyndland Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 357 5825
Housed in the rectory of a former church in the midst of Hyndland, Cottier’s has a unique setting and an excellent South American menu. Starters are a feast in themselves and portions as a whole are particularly generous. The atmosphere is relaxed and intimate and the staff friendly and welcoming. Price-wise a meal for two will cost approximately £30.00.
MEXICAN
PANCHA VILLAS, 26 Bell Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 552 7737
Colourful surroundings and food are to be found at this lively Mexican outlet. Beware the tequilas! Handy as a precursor to a night in the Merchant City.
SALSA, 184 Dumbarton Road. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 337 1416
Snugly tucked away near Partick Cross, Salsa is Tardis-like in its deceptively large interior. With free margaritas on arrival and portions to embarrass Americans, this will be a meal you take your time over.
UNDERWORLD, 95 Union Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 221 5209/5020
Located under Central Station, the bar cum restaurant cum club is as lively a meal as you’re likely to experience. With a menu that has its roots in Mexico and an array of chef’s specials, you invariably dine whilst the music from the bar is pumped out at full volume. Not for the faint-hearted or those seeking a quiet table for two.
RUSSIAN
CAFÉ COSSACHOK, 10 King Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 553 0733
Enjoy live music and authentic Russian cuisine in this eatery just off the Trongate. A popular choice at lunchtime, the charismatic staff and occasional musical entertainment, make this a unique eating out experience.
SCOTTISH
ARTHOUSE GRILL RESTAURANT, 129 Bath Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 572 6002
This much lauded, very popular restaurant is situated in the basement of one of Glasgow’s coolest hotels. Top class contemporary Scottish cuisine in elegant and sumptuous surroundings, using only the very freshest ingredients available.
ART LOVERS’ CAFE, House For An Art Lover, Bellahouston Park, Glasgow. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 353 4779
The term café can be slightly misleading here, as although you can saunter in and while away an hour or two sipping cappuccinos, you’d be a fool not to sample the full menu. Serving until the early evening, the lunches are amongst the best in Glasgow. Cheaper than the quality would suggest, the views of Bellahouston Park are worth a healthy tip on their own.
THE GREEN ROOM, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 331 2555
Newly opened restaurant in the Concert Hall, dealing in classy cuisine. The restaurant itself is large and spacious with a fifties retro feel - the ideal surroundings in which to enjoy good food and wine. An extensive menu makes your choice of meal difficult, and it will cost approximately £30.00 for two, with a bottle of house wine coming in at £11.95. Highly recommended.
GROUCHO SAINT JUDE’S, 190 Bath Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 352 8800
This relative newcomer has made quite an impact since its opening last September. It offers an interesting blend of produce-driven, modern/ classical cookery with some interesting twists courtesy of Australian chef Martin Teplitzki.
NAIRNS, 13 Woodside Crescent. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 353 0707
Top TV chef Nick Nairn may lend his name to this classy restaurant just by Charing Cross, but he rarely cooks there. Don’t let that put you off, as the food is every bit as good as you’d expect. A little on the pricey side, but well worth it.
NO. SIXTEEN , 16 Byres Road. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 339 2544
Using fresh and seasonal ingredients, No. Sixteen’s aim is to ‘provide outstanding food at a price affordable to the majority of the public’. Undoubtedly one of the finest eateries in the West End if not the entire city.
ONE DEVONSHIRE GARDENS, 1 Devonshire Gardens. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 339 2001 Website: www.one-devonshire-gardens.com
 The name One Devonshire Gardens is equated in Glasgow with exclusivity and premium quality. Part of the eponymously named hotel, this restaurant is as good as you’ll get in Scotland. Recently acquired by TV Chef Gordon Ramsay.
PUPPET THEATRE, 11 Ruthven Lane. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 339 8444
Award-winning eatery just off Byres Road. It’s got a reputation so book well in advance. With many awards and innumerable plaudits, it’s among Glasgow’s finest places to eat. But don’t forget that gold card - you’ll need it.
RAB HA’S, 83 Hutcheson Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 572 0400
Down below the popular bar and hotel lies a comfortable and delightful restaurant. With a constantly changing menu, Rab’s serves everything from haggis, neeps and tatties to more globally-influenced dishes.
SCHOTTISCHE, 16-18 Blackfriars Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 552 7774
An intimate restaurant above Babbity Bowsters in the heart of the Merchant City. Fine Scottish produce in unobtrusive surroundings.
YES, West Nile Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 221 8044
Aimed at the more discerning diner, Yes is a subtly placed restaurant in the city centre, known only to those who can afford it. Worth splashing out on, though.
SEAFOOD
GAMBA, 225a West George Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 572 0899
Generally regarded as one of the city’s best restaurants, the seafood in Gamba is as eclectic, fresh and innovative as you’re likely to encounter. definitely one for the culinary connoisseurs.
THE ROGANO, 11 Exchange Place. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 248 4055
The Rogano is somewhat of a Glasgow institution, with its art deco exterior and interior and its fine selection of seafood dishes. Whether it’s a cocktail at the bar, or a full dining experience, The Rogano can accommodate all comers. Providing you have the money to pay for the expensive dishes. Bring your overdraft.
THE OYSTER BAR @ THE ARTHOUSE, 129 Bath Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 572 6002
This newly opened addition to the Arthouse’s dynamic food operation is the perfect sanctuary in the heart of the city. Relax in these unique surroundings and enjoy the very best of Scotland’s natural larder with the finest possible selection of crustacea on offer. Open midday-2pm, 5pm-10.30pm Tue-Sat.
TWO FAT LADIES, 88 Dumbarton Road. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 339 1944
The main focus here is on fish, but other tastes are adequately catered for in this cosiest of restaurants.
THAI
PATTAYA, 437 Sauchiehall Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 572 0071
Authentic Thai cuisine slap bang in the city centre, the Pattaya leads the way in the resurgence of the west end of Sauchiehall Street. Delightfully decorated, with food to match.
THAI FOUNTAIN, 2 Woodside Crescent. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 332 2599
With lunchtime specials, the Thai Fountain is often crammed between the hours of 12 and 2pm. However, for that authentic Thai cuisine, you can’t beat it.
THAI ROYALE, 336 Argyle Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 221 2550
Another of the city’s growing number of Thai specialists, the Thai Royale is on a par with the best and dishes up the usual suspects in Thai cuisine.
THAI SIAM, 1191 Argyle Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 229 1191
One of Glasgow’s few authentic Thai restaurants, the Thai Siam is a real treat for anyone who appreciates good food and friendly service. Although prices are a little above average, it’s well worth it. Handy for both the west end and the city centre, a visit is highly recommended.
VEGETARIAN
THE GRANARY, 82 Howard Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 226 3770
Perhaps the longest established vegetarian restaurant in Glasgow. The Granary has been serving meat-free dishes for as long as most people can remember. Ever popular, especially at the weekend, it’s an ideal haven for shoppers visiting the St. Enoch Centre.
GRASSROOT’S CAFÉ, 93-97 St. George’s Road. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 333 0534
A real haven from daily life, the varied dishes, from pastas and salads to soups and burgers, are all served by the extremely knowledgeable staff. Just don’t bring your mobile phone, patrons are asked not to spend their lunch hour prattling away to a third party.
13TH NOTE, 50-60 King Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 553 1638
One of Glasgow’s longest running vegan restaurants, the highly popular 13th Note also doubles as a bar and music venue/club, so you don’t have to travel far for a full evening’s entertainment. For those with a taste for it, it also boasts one of the finest veggie burgers in town. Ideal as a shopping oasis.
WORLD
BEETLENUT, 142 Dumbarton Road. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 337 1145
The former bank at Partick Cross is now a Big World Café, serving dishes from every nook and cranny of the globe. Large portions are served, so you’ll never go hungry, although all suggestions about the origin of the name are gratefully received.
BRUNSWICK, 106 Brunswick Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 552 0001
Situated on the ground floor of the trendy Brunswick Hotel in the centre of the Merchant City, the Brunswick’s menu is eclectic without being overbearing. The exceptionally helpful staff will guide you through varying continents and the comfortable surroundings in this compact eatery. Highly recommended.
STRAVAIGIN, 28 Gibson Street. Enquiries: Tel: 0141 334 2665
Another Glasgow institution, Stravaigin has long since established itself as a multi-cultural dining experience. Constantly busy. Also at 8 Ruthven Lane. Tel: 0141 334 7165.


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