The city of Glasgow has such an amazing and varied food scene from Asian street food to Italian tapas and quirky diners to unique dining concepts. As locals we like to think we have tried and tested a lot of restaurants in our time and have put together this guide on where to eat in Glasgow. The list includes 22 restaurants, as well as bonus recommendations throughout from Glasgow locals. Enjoy!
American
Buck's bar
Location: 111 W Regent St, Glasgow G2 2RU
What to order: Classic Chicken and Waffles, Salt and Chilli Chips, Classic Buffalo Wings
Vegan options: Yes
Best Part: Endless options of hot sauce
Instagram: @bucks.bar
Absurd Bird
Location: 3 Stock Exchange, Nelson Mandela Place, Glasgow, G2 1QY
What to order: Nashville Hot Burger and the Savvy Sling Cocktail
Vegan options: Yes
Best Part: Quirky interior with an Instagrammable wall of neon light signs
Instagram: @absurdbirduk
TGI Friday's
Location: 113 Buchanan St, Glasgow G1 3HF (chain restaurant)
What to order: Fridays Glazed Burger and the Fridays Sesame Chicken Strips
Vegan options: Yes
Best Part: The Fridays Glaze (Jack Daniels sauce)
Instagram: @tgifridays
Bread Meats Bread
Location: 104 St Vincent St, Glasgow G2 5UB
What to order: Bacon Cheeseburger, Buffalo Fries
Vegan options: Yes
Best Part: Burger
Instagram: @breadmeatsbread
Hard Rock Cafe
Location: 179 Buchanan St, Glasgow G1 2JZ (chain restaurant)
What to order: BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger
Vegan options: Yes
Best Part: Music and atmosphere
Instagram: @hrcglasgow
Five Guys
Location: 57-61 St Vincent St, Glasgow G2 5SH (chain restaurant)
What to order: Bacon Cheeseburger and Cajun Fries
Vegan options: Yes
Best Part: Cajun fries
Instagram: @fiveguysuk
Stack and still
Location: 57-61 St Vincent St, Glasgow G2 5SH
What to order: Buttermilk pancakes with Nutella, Chantilly Cream, Meringue and strawberries
Vegan options: Yes
Best Part: Endless choice of toppings
Instagram: @stackandstill
Tribeca
Location: 102 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow G11 6NX
What to order: Pancake stack, Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
Vegan options: Yes
Best Part: Big Apple vibes
Instagram: @tribecadiner
ASIAN
Bar Soba
Location: 11 Mitchell Ln, Glasgow G1 3NU
What to order: Katsu Curry and a cocktail
Vegan options: Yes
Best Part: The cocktails
Instagram: @barsoba
Mother India's Cafe
Location: 1355 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AD
What to order: Butter Chicken, Chicken Pakora, Chilli Garlic Chicken, Basmati Rice, Peshwari Nan
Vegan options: Yes
Best Part: Tapas style means you can taste a few different dishes
Instagram: @officialmotherindia
Wagamamas
Location: 97 W George St, Glasgow G2 1PB (chain restaurant)
What to order: Firecracker Chicken or Katsu Curry, Tori Kara Age and Chicken Steamed Gyoza for sides
Vegan options: Yes
Best Part: Firecracker chicken spice
Instagram: @wagamama_uk
Recommended by Glasgow locals...
- @chaophraya_glasgow Thai restaurant recommended by @martingibson86
- @nonviet authentic Vietnamese restaurant recommended by @sarahwoodx
- @amberregent Chinese restaurant in Glasgow city centre recommended by @hope_mitchell
Spanish and mexican
Topolabamba
Location: 89 St Vincent St, Glasgow G2 5TF
What to order: Jalapeño Poppers, Chicken Tinga Quesadillas, Churros
Vegan options: Yes
Best Part: Fun vibe and delicious cocktails
Instagram: @topolabamba
Cafe Andaluz
Location: 12-15 St Vincent Pl, Glasgow G1 2DW
What to order: Pollo Marinado, Patatas Bravas, Padron Peppers
Vegan options: Yes
Best Part: Beautiful Spanish interior with mosaic tiling
Instagram: @cafe.andaluz
Barca Tapas
Location: 2nd Princes Square, 48 Buchanan St, Glasgow G1 3JN
What to order: Marinated mixed Spanish olives, Patatas Bravas, Spanish Omelette, Spanish sausage and Cava Sangria
Vegan options: Yes
Best Part: The olives
Instagram: @barcatapas
Barburrito
Location: 138 Queen St, Glasgow G1 3BX (chain restaurant)
What to order: Loaded burrito, chicken tacos, churros
Vegan options: Yes
Best Part: Burritos of course
Instagram: @barburritouk
Recommended by glasgow locals...
- @bibis_cantina Mexican restaurant in Partick recommend by @perry94
Scottish
Butchershop bar and grill
Location: 1055 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G3 7UD
What to order: Steak Frites and Sticky Toffee Pudding
Vegan options: Yes
Best Part: Steak (perfection)
Instagram: @rr_butchershop
Sloans
Location: 108 Argyle St, Glasgow G2 8BG (hidden down a colourful lane)
What to order: Mac and Cheese, Haggis Pakora
Vegan options: Limited
Best Part: Beer Garden
Instagram: @sloansglasgow
Bo & Birdy
Location: 11 Blythswood Square, Glasgow G2 4AD (inside the Blythswood Hotel)
What to order: St Andrews Farmhouse Cheddar Macaroni Cheese
Vegan options: Limited
Best Part: Aesthetic
Instagram: @boandbirdy
Recommended by Glasgow Locals...
- @catchglasgow Fish and Chips restaurant recommend by @hope_mitchell
- @ardnamurchanglasgow contemporary Scottish restaurant recommenced by @pollypoptart
- @oxandfinch in Finnieston recommended by @lyndsey.anderson.330
- @sixbynico recommended by @taliexox
- @blackfriarsglasgow in the Merchant City recommended by @slyvialewisxx
- @alstonglasgow under Glasgow Central Station recommended by @_hdmilli
- @bothyglasgow in Glasgow’s West End recommended by @twobakedbean
- @crabshakkltd seafood restaurant recommended by @j_g59
ItaliaN
La Vita Spuntini
Location: 34 Gordon St, Glasgow G1 3PU
What to order: Arancini Formaggio, Burrata Hand Tied Mozzarella, Italian Scotch Egg
Vegan options: Yes
Best Part: Tapas sized dishes
Instagram: @lavitaspuntini
Paesano
Location: 94 Miller St, Glasgow G1 1DT
What to order: Tomato sugo with garlic, oregano and evoo pizza
Vegan options: Yes
Best Part: £5 pizza
Instagram: @paesanopizzaglasgow
Recommended by glasgow locals...
- @oroitalian Italian restaurant recommended by @brookebannerman
Dessert
Loop & Scoop
Location: 665 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 8RE
What to order: Cookies galore loop and scoop with Scottish tablet ice cream or the Nutella dipping churros
Vegan options: Yes
Best Part: Scottish tablet ice cream
Instagram: @loopandscoop
Street food hub
The Dockyard social
Location: 57-61 St Vincent St, Glasgow G2 5SH
What to order: Dead Elvis burger from the Smokey Trotters Kitchen vendor
Vegan options: Yes
Best Part: Atmosphere
Instagram: @dockyardsocial
More Recommendations from locals...
- Brunch and passion fruit sponge cafe at @bramble_cafe_giffnock recommend by @glasgowvsfood
- Fondue Tuesday at @brelbar in Glasgow’s Ashton Lane recommended by @kelseymillar
- @halloumiglasgow Greek-Cypriot Mezze restaurant recommended by @rosalindgibson
- @eliagreekrestaurant at George Square recommended by @_carahosie
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