Newcomers to university life in Glasgow need not look far for good food, but finding quality restaurants to fit a student’s budget can be trickier.
Many Glasgow restaurants, however, provide great student deals on food throughout the year, not only during freshers’ week. Others offer welcome reasonably-priced meals in the city centre, West End and beyond to all customers.
With experience of budgeting as a student in Glasgow, here is a selection of the city’s most affordable and enjoyable places to eat for students.
5. Sugo Pasta
Sugo Pasta in Glasgow’s Merchant City is one of the best and most affordable restaurants for students and all Glaswegians alike. In an atmospheric setting on Mitchell Street, Sugo serves fresh, quality pasta for less than £10. 70 Mitchell St, Glasgow G1 3LX. | Sugo Pasta
6. NYC Bar & Grill
For a cheap, cool spot to eat in Glasgow for students, look no further than NYC Bar & Grill on Hope Street in the city centre. Their Tuesday chicken wings night is unrivalled at 30p per wing and with fifteen flavours, from teriyaki to salt ‘n’ chilli-style wings, there is no shortage of options. 185 Hope St, Glasgow G2 2UL. | NYC Bar & Grill
7. Panini's Sandwich Bar
Panini’s Sandwich Bar on Waterloo Street, a short walk from Glasgow Central Station, is a cheap spot for takeaway and sit-in lunches in the city centre. Its charming Italian-American-style décor, large menu and cheerful service are not to be missed. 74 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 7DA. | Panini's Sandwich Bar
8. Taco Mazama
Taco Mazama’s busy Mexican diners on Renfield Street and Sauchiehall Street in the city centre, as well as on the West End’s Byres Road, dish up affordable, hearty burritos and tacos. Young Scot and European Youth card holders receive a 10% discount on food. 263 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8TL. | Taco Mazama