Glasgow Travel Guide

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What to Eat in Glasgow

If you're on the hunt for traditional Scottish specialties, such as haggis served with neeps and tatties (grated sheep's organs and mashed potatoes and turnips) or cullen skink (a soup made of smoked haddock and potatoes), you'll find it in Glasgow. But if you're hoping to branch out from these classic Scottish dishes, you'll be pleasantly surprised at the scope of Glasgow's dining scene.

Indian fare now ranks among the city's best cuisine (in fact, Glasgow is often voted Britain's "curry capital") and deep-fried everything, especially deep-fried pizza, is another Glaswegian forte. The city is also recognized for its vegetarian and vegan fare – PETA UK named Glasgow the most vegan-friendly city in 2013.

Alchemilla, Bella Vita, Jodandys, MacTassos, Obsession of India, Ox and Finch, Scran and Wee Lochan are among the buzzy and popular restaurants demonstrating the wide variety of cuisine styles on offer in cosmopolitan Glasgow. The city also has numerous spots that are not exclusively or even primarily restuaruants, but which rank as food destinations, such as Mono (also a music venue and record store) and Drygate Brewery.

Find the Best Restaurants in Glasgow

  • #1
    MacTassos
    #1 of 2,947 Places to Eat in Glasgow
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 229 reviewsTripAdvisor (229)
    $ | Mediterranean, Greek
    Kelvin Way, Glasgow G3 7TA Scotland
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  • #2
    Scran
    #2 of 2,947 Places to Eat in Glasgow
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 147 reviewsTripAdvisor (147)
    $ | British, Cafe, Scottish
    594 Alexandra Parade, Glasgow G31 3BS Scotland
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  • #3
    Green Gates Cafe
    #3 of 2,947 Places to Eat in Glasgow
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 69 reviewsTripAdvisor (69)
    $ - $$ | Indian
    24 Candleriggs Glasgow, Glasgow G1 1LD Scotland
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  • #4
    Turkiye
    #4 of 2,947 Places to Eat in Glasgow
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 145 reviewsTripAdvisor (145)
    $ - $$ | Turkish, Middle Eastern
    97/99 Candleriggs, Merchant City, Glasgow, G1 1NP Merchant City, Glasgow G1 1NP Scotland
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  • #5
    Himalayan Dine
    #5 of 2,947 Places to Eat in Glasgow
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 330 reviewsTripAdvisor (330)
    $ - $$ | Indian, Asian, Nepali
    71 Kilmarnock Road, Glasgow G41 3YR Scotland
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  • #6
    Mini Grill Glasgow Steakhouse
    #6 of 2,947 Places to Eat in Glasgow
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 1862 reviewsTripAdvisor (1862)
    $ - $$ | Steakhouse, Grill, Scottish
    244 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JW Scotland
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  • #7
    Jodandys
    #7 of 2,947 Places to Eat in Glasgow
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 166 reviewsTripAdvisor (166)
    $ | British
    1139 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G41 3YH Scotland
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  • #8
    Saint Judes
    #8 of 2,947 Places to Eat in Glasgow
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 495 reviewsTripAdvisor (495)
    $ - $$ | American, Steakhouse, Bar, Grill
    190 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4HG Scotland
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  • #9
    The Pedlar and Spice
    #9 of 2,947 Places to Eat in Glasgow
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 722 reviewsTripAdvisor (722)
    $ - $$ | Indian, Asian, Balti
    157-159 North Street, Glasgow G3 7DA Scotland
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  • #10
    Obsession Of India (Glasgow)
    #10 of 2,947 Places to Eat in Glasgow
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 2029 reviewsTripAdvisor (2029)
    $ - $$ | Indian, Asian, Balti
    25 High Street Merchant City, Glasgow G1 1LX Scotland
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  • #11
    Bella Vita
    #11 of 2,947 Places to Eat in Glasgow
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 1156 reviewsTripAdvisor (1156)
    $ - $$ | Italian, Mediterranean
    597 Mosspark Boulevard, Glasgow G52 1SB Scotland
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  • #12
    Dakota Bar & Grill
    #12 of 2,947 Places to Eat in Glasgow
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 1378 reviewsTripAdvisor (1378)
    $$ | Steakhouse, European, British, Grill, Scottish
    179 West Regent Street, Glasgow G2 4DP Scotland
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  • #13
    The Fish People Cafe
    #13 of 2,947 Places to Eat in Glasgow
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 697 reviewsTripAdvisor (697)
    $ - $$ | Seafood, British, Scottish
    350A Scotland Street, Glasgow G5 8QF Scotland
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  • #14
    Number 16
    #14 of 2,947 Places to Eat in Glasgow
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 2220 reviewsTripAdvisor (2220)
    $ - $$ | Scottish
    16 Byres Road, Glasgow G11 5JY Scotland
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  • #15
    Fanny Trollope's
    #15 of 2,947 Places to Eat in Glasgow
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 1794 reviewsTripAdvisor (1794)
    $ - $$ | European, British, Scottish
    1066 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8LY Scotland
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  • #16
    Jist Misto
    #16 of 2,947 Places to Eat in Glasgow
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 449 reviewsTripAdvisor (449)
    $ - $$ | Italian, Mediterranean, European, Scottish, British
    1835 Paisley Road West, Glasgow G52 3SX Scotland
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  • #17
    Romans Pizzeria & Bar
    #17 of 2,947 Places to Eat in Glasgow
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 169 reviewsTripAdvisor (169)
    $ - $$ | Italian, Pizza, Romana
    26 Candleriggs Merchant City, Glasgow G1 1LD Scotland
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  • #18
    Ox and Finch
    #18 of 2,947 Places to Eat in Glasgow
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 2236 reviewsTripAdvisor (2236)
    $ - $$ | Scottish, European, Contemporary
    920 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G3 7TF Scotland
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  • #19
    Wee Lochan
    #19 of 2,947 Places to Eat in Glasgow
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 955 reviewsTripAdvisor (955)
    $ - $$ | Scottish
    340 Crow Road, Glasgow G11 7HT Scotland
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  • #20
    Revolution
    #20 of 2,947 Places to Eat in Glasgow
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 393 reviewsTripAdvisor (393)
    $ - $$ | Bar, Grill, Street Food
    84 Mitchell Street, Glasgow G1 3NA Scotland
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