The Best Restaurants in Glasgow

Looking for the best places to eat in Glasgow? Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow’s food scene has come on leaps and bounds in recent years: these days it’s filled with sophisticated brasseries, cool cafés and down-to-earth eateries, featuring both fresh Scottish fare and international flavours. Whether you fancy small plates, a slap-up curry, seafood or vegan dishes, you’ll be spoilt for choice in this vibrant city. Here’s our pick of the best restaurants in Glasgow, from the hip Finnieston neighbourhood to the city centre and up-and-coming Southside.

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Eusebi Deli

The Eusebi family were some of the first people to bring Italian food to Glasgow, with the original deli opened in the East End over four decades ago. Now, this site houses an off-site bakery, while the restaurant is located in the West End. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner, Eusebi is a friendly neighbourhood restaurant beloved by locals. Begin with starters of foccacia, tomato tartare and sea bream crudo ahead of meat and fish dishes, perfectly crafted Roman sourdough pizzas, and pastas – a favourite is the hearty Yesterday’s Lasagne. Pair with a spritz or a couple of glasses of Italian wine.

Address: 152 Park Rd, Glasgow G4 9HB

BOOK: eusebideli.com

The Ubiquitous Chip

Iconic restaurant The Ubiquitous Chip, tucked away just off Byres Road, has been feeding Glasgow since the seventies. Opened in 1971 by Ronnie Clydesdale, The Chip (as it’s fondly known) was a pioneer in championing local Scottish cuisine – the name itself hinting at the city’s culinary preferences. But glorified chippy this is certainly not: The Ubiquitous Chip is one of the prettiest spots in town, with the main room designed to resemble a rainforest, housed in a courtyard beneath a canopy of greenery. The menu is a celebration of contemporary Scottish cuisine, featuring dishes like Barra scallops, Shetland plaice, and a long-standing haggis starter, complete with carrot crisp, champit tatties and neep cream.

Address: 12 Ashton Ln, Hillhead, Glasgow G12 8SJ

BOOK: ubiquitouschip.co.uk

Fallachan Kitchen

Fallachan is the latest restaurant from esteemed Scottish chef Craig Grozier, located within the railway arches within the up-and-coming Eastvale Place. Grozier spent years working in high-end restaurants across Scotland before setting up his own private dining company, Fallachan. His new eatery will be his first permanent venue, with a 12-cover chef’s table which will host a variety of dining experiences – from tasting menus to workshops. The menu will be centred around foraged, local produce: one of the signature offerings is the house charcuterie, made with ingredients like game, Scottish bluefin tuna belly and wild plants. Grozier and his team also make their own koji with heritage grain bere barley, grown in Orkney, used in dishes like hogget and bere barley koji broth.

Address: Arch 15, 8 Eastvale Pl, Glasgow G3 8QG

BOOK: fallachandining.co.uk

Cail Bruich

Cail Bruich translates as ‘eat well’ in Gaelic, and you certainly will at this gem of a restaurant. Located in Glagsow’s West End, Cail Bruich reopened following a big renovation a few years ago, and it now stands as one of the city’s finest dining spots. Food is seasonal, with some vegetables grown in the restaurant’s own garden. Opt for the tasting menu, where you’ll be treated to a selection of top quality meat and fish dishes such as cullen skink, west coast brown crab, and Gloucester Old Spot pork.

Address: 725 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 8QX

BOOK: cailbruich.co.uk

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Ox and Finch

A must-visit on a trip to Glasgow, this fashionable spot offers up a Mediterranean-meets-Scotland small plates menu. It’s reopening this April following a big refurbishment to mark its 10th anniversary, with a refreshed look and menu. Head chef Craig Nelson is rejoining the team after a few years cooking in London, retaining the restaurant’s seasonal approach with a mix of new dishes and long-standing classics. The beloved Oxf and Finch chips will feature, alongside newbies like whipped cod roe with endive, and skate wing with crab and capers. Bartender Alasdair Shaw will be leading the drinks programme, with signature serves including the Air Mail, a mix of rum, lime, agave and prosecco, plus a carefully curated, concise wine list. It’s a really popular spot, so be sure to book well in advance.

Address: 920 Sauchiehall St, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 7TF

BOOK: oxandfinch.com

Stravaigin

At West End eatery Stravaigin, Scottish cuisine is given an international twist: the name itself means ‘to wander’, while the motto is ‘Think Global, Eat Local’. A friendly café-restaurant set across two floors, the menu features the likes of Shetland mussels with Malaysian Rendang broth, charred hispi cabbage with lentil dahl, and venison haunch with tenderstem broccoli and smoked potato. Popular with students, foodies, and professionals alike, Stravaigin offers relaxed dining amid stylish surroundings. Wander in…

Address: 28 Gibson St, Glasgow G12 8NX

BOOK: stravaigin.co.uk

The Gannet

The area of Finnieston has become increasingly trendy in recent years, in part thanks to the influx of cool foodie spots like The Gannet. Owned by chefs Peter McKenna and Ivan Stein, it has won a whole host of awards over the years, including being granted with a Michelin guide Bib Gourmand less than a year after opening. Interiors are chic and minimalist, with stone walls, wooden tables and contemporary art lining the walls of the back room. The Gannet celebrates Scottish produce, with dishes like Shetland squid with smoked mussels, braised leek with hazelnut, and deer with black garlic and egg yolk. Descriptions of dishes are short and often include an element of surprise, so put your faith in the chefs – they know their stuff.

Address: 1155 Argyle St, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 8TB

BOOK: thegannetgla.com

Cafe Gandolfi

Opened in 1979 as part of the old cheese market, Cafe Gandolfi has played a big part in the renaissance of the once dilapidated Merchant City. With its wooden furniture and stained glass windows the restaurant has a a rustic, medieval feel, paired with an old school menu. Think Scottish classics such as cullen skink, black pudding, house smoked venison and roast guinea fowl, as well as salads and pasta dishes, with a pizza menu available in the bar upstairs.

Address: 64 Albion St, Glasgow G1 1NY

BOOK: cafegandolfi.com

Mother India

Widely thought to be the best curry house in Glasgow, Mother India offers innovative Indian cuisine with a touch of Scotland. The original restaurant – located on the corner of Sauchiehall Street and Kelvingrove Street – opened in the early 90s’, but several other sister venues have opened since then, including Mother India’s Cafe just down the road, which serves up a tapas-style sharing menu, as well as a branch in Edinburgh. Their main restaurant, however, remains supreme, offering creative, flavoursome dishes such as chicken chops with smoked aubergine, spiced haddock with roasted tomatoes, and ginger and chilli fish pakora. Portions are big, so go hungry.

Address: 28 Westminster Terrace, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G3 7RU

BOOK: motherindia.co.uk