Must-see restaurants in Glasgow

  • Where the Monkey Sleeps

    Glasgow

    Laid-back and a bit hippy, this vibrant little number is a perfect escape from the ubiquitous coffee chains. The bagels and panini – with names like…

  • Ranjit's Kitchen

    Glasgow

    A Sikh family brings authentic home-cooked flavours from the Punjab to this sweet little Southside spot, whose elongated wooden tables soon pack out…

  • Red Onion

    Glasgow

    This comfortable split-level bistro serves food all day and buzzes with contented chatter. French, Mediterranean and Asian touches add intrigue to the…

  • Hanoi Bike Shop

    Glasgow

    Tucked away just off Byres Rd, this upbeat spot offers creative takes on Vietnamese food, using fresh ingredients and home-made tofu. The various pho…

  • Bar 91

    Glasgow

    This happy, buzzy bar serves excellent meals, far better than your average pub food. Salads, pasta and burgers are among the many tasty offerings, and in…

  • Mussel Inn

    Glasgow

    Airy and easygoing, this two-level eatery specialises in sustainable scallops, oysters and mussels at affordable prices, served with a smile. There's a…

  • Picnic

    Glasgow

    Bright and upbeat, this popular lunch stop serves an appealing range of vegan snacks, sandwiches and various Asian-influenced dishes. There's plenty to…

  • Wee Curry Shop

    Glasgow

    This tiny place has great home-cooked curries. It's wise to book – it's a snug place with a big reputation, a limited menu and a sensational-value two…

  • Wudon

    Glasgow

    Tasty sushi, fried noodles and ramen soups among other Asian dishes in a clean, contemporary setting. It's a friendly spot with helpful service.

  • Guy's

    Glasgow

    This Merchant City restaurant offers a very authentic Glasgow blend of style and friendly informality, and has a long list of devoted regulars. The…

  • Willow Tearooms

    Glasgow

    A recreation of the tearooms designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1904. It backs up its wonderful design elements across a 'white' and a 'blue' room…

  • Brutti Ma Buoni

    Glasgow

    Casual Brutti is a cafe-bar offering decent food at happily low prices. Italian and Spanish influences give rise to tapas-like servings or full-blown…

  • Piece

    Glasgow

    One of a few outlets around town, this basement sandwich shop is run with humour and an upbeat attitude. The sandwiches are really great, with some…

  • Òran Mór Brasserie

    Glasgow

    This temple to Scottish dining and drinking is a superb venue in an old church. Giving new meaning to the word 'conversion', the brasserie pumps out high…

  • Grassroots Cafe

    Glasgow

    This handsome shopfront hosts a sort of reincarnation of a Glasgow veggie classic that stood on this spot for many years. Now both a vegetarian produce…