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.

9. Paesano Pizza
Enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizza at Paesano Pizza’s two much-loved Glasgow restaurants, perfectly located for students in both the city centre and West End. With a couple of pizzas priced under £10, Paesano Pizza is a firm Glasgow favourite for its food and ambience. 471 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 8HL. | Paesano

10. 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

