Where to eat in Glasgow

52 independent restaurants, bakeries and food spots in Glasgow. Chains are left out.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first. Showing the top 40 of 52.

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Angeethi
Not just great reviews, but a Michelin star for this excellent restaurant.
Tue Wed 4-9:30PM, Thu-Sun noon-9:30PM
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BLOC+
Innovative bar with unusual dishes. Separate Vegan/Veggie menu. Live music after 9PM.
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Cafe Gandolfi
A real Glasgow institution, this bistro serves fine food in a relaxed atmosphere. Great food and service.
Tue-Sat 8AM-10:30PM, Sun Mon 9AM-5PM
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Chardon d'Or
Fancy place headed by Brian Maule, the food lives up to the publicity and price bracket.
Wed 5PM-10PM, Thu-Sat noon-3PM, 5PM-10PM
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Eusebi Deli
Italian deli and restaurant. Deli has prepared panini, salads, patisserie. Convenient for picnics in the park on a sunny day.
Wed-Mon 8AM-10PM
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Guido's Coronation Restaurant
A Glasgow institution by the gateway to Barrowlands, good reviews for healthy serving and competitive price.
Daily
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Hendersons
This veggie restaurant, long-established in Edinburgh, now has a Glasgow branch.
Th-Tu 10AM-10PM
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Killermont Polo Club
Smart Indian restaurant in the northwestern suburbs, excellent dining.
Mon-Sat noon-10PM, Sun 1PM-10PM
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Lucky Cottage
formerly Oriental Yummy
Good reviews for this Chinese takeaway, they also do home deliveries.
Sun Tue-Thu 4:30PM-11PM, Fri Sat 4:30PM-midnight
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Mother India
This is the original of the chain, established in 1990. It's pricier than most but top-class for quality of food.
Daily 1-9:30PM
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Ottoman Coffee House
Looks nothing from the outside, but within is rich decor and fine food.
Tue-Sat 9AM-7PM, Sun 10AM-7PM
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Paesano Pizza
This serves Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas in a cavernous industrial chic restaurant. Their other outlets are at 471 Great Western Road G12 8HL and at 1038 Pollokshaws Rd G41 3EB.
Daily 11AM-10:30PM
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Partick Duck Club
Excellent bistro, the duck gets rave reviews. You need to book if you hope for a table inside, walk-ups and dogs welcome outside.
Wed-Mon 9AM-9PM
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Red Onion
Classy place getting great reviews for modern Scottish cuisine by John Quigley.
Daily noon-9PM
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Shish Mahal
The Shish has been a steady choice here for over 50 years. With halal options.
Mon-Thu noon-2PM, 5-10PM, Fri Sat noon-11PM, Sun 3-9PM
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Sloans
Grand old pub and venue with indoor and outdoor seating. Bistro-type menu.
Sun-Thu noon-11PM, Fri Sat noon-midnight
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Ubiquitous Chip
Renowned brasserie, great food and setting, booking essential.
Daily noon-1AM
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Amarone
Pleasant basement restaurant with good menu but limited veggie choice.
Daily noon-10PM
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Ashoka
Long-standing favourite for value-for-money Indian. They have another branch at 1284 Argyle Street near Kelvingrove.
Mon-Sat noon-10:30PM, Sun 5-10:30PM
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Brel
Belgian fare, especially moules in a variety of styles. The place ranges over 3 levels serving Belgian and Scottish beers. Beer garden, and sometimes has live entertainment.
Sun-Thu noon-11PM, Fri Sat noon-midnight
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C'Mon Inn Hot Pot
Korean barbecue serving gloochy food that will stick to your ribs and whatever you're wearing.
Daily 11AM-10PM
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Cail Bruich
Modern Scots cuisine with a continental slant, earns consistent rave reviews.
Tue 6:30PM-midnight, Wed-Sat noon-5PM, 7PM-midnight
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Celino's
Serves sound Italian fare at two locations either end of the city.
Mon-Sat 7:30AM-10PM, Sun 10AM-10PM
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Sonny & Vito's
is a deli cafe at 52 Park Rd, a block east of Kelvinbridge subway station
Mon-Sat 9AM-6PM, Sun 10AM-6PM
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The Dakhin
Sister restaurant to The Dhabba but specialising in South Indian cuisine. The set lunch and pre-theatre dinner are excellent value.
Mon-Fri noon-2PM, 5-10:30PM, Sat Sun noon-10:30PM
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Chillies West End
Slick Indian serving in tapas / thali / short-eats style.
Daily 4-10PM
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China Sea
Sound trad Chinese.
Sun-Fri, Sat
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Damasqino
Relaxed place serving Middle East specialties.
Daily noon-11PM
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Five March
Eclectic fare earning great reviews.
Mon Tue 5-11PM, Wed-Sat noon-11PM
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Gamba
This award-winning seafood restaurant consistently delights.
Tue-Sat noon-midnight
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Il Pavone
Reliable long-established central Italian.
Mon-Wed noon-9PM, Thu-Sat noon-10PM, Sun noon-7:30PM
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Little Italy
Charming relaxing café with vegan options.
Mon-Sat 8AM-10PM, Sun 10AM-10PM
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Mono
Vegan café and bar with live music.
Sun-Thu 11AM-10PM, Fri Sat 11AM-midnight
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Opium
Slick central restaurant with a variety of Chinese cuisines.
Mon-Fri noon-2PM, 5PM-9:30PM, Sat Sun noon-10PM
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Panda House
Good south-side choice for Cantonese.
Daily 4:30PM-11PM
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Stereo
Vegan pub and live music venue.
Sun-Thu noon-midnight, Fri Sat noon-1AM
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Stravaigin
Great scores all round for this lively creative gastro-pub.
Tue 4PM-midnight, Wed Thu noon-midnight, Fri-Sun 11AM-midnight
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Sylvan
Excellent range of vegetarian and vegan food.
Tue-Thu 5PM-10PM, Fri Sat noon-midnight, Sun 11AM-6PM
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Thai Siam
Good Thai fare, but budget it's not.
Tue-Sat noon-2:30PM, 5-10:30PM, Sun 5-10:30PM
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The Clarence
Exceptional quality and a well-earned Michelin award.
Mon Tue 5-11PM, Wed-Sun noon-11PM

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Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Glasgow (CC BY-SA 4.0).