Must see restaurants in 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…

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

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

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…

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…

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

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

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…

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

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…