The food and drink scene in Glasgow has attracted international attention from publications including The New York Times and Condé Nast Traveller over the last decade. Closer to home, Glasgow features on recommendation lists written by The Oberver food critic Jay Rayner, the King’s stepson and cookbook author Tom Parker Bowles, The Guardian’s food writer Marina O’Loughlin and regular MasterChef critic Grace Dent.
Meanwhile, some of the world’s leading chefs have had positive dining experiences in the city. Visit these 23 Glasgow restaurants, neighbourhood food spots and bars recommended by food critics and celebrity chefs.
9. The Belle - Tom Parker Bowles and Olly Smith
The food and drink writers teamed up for a list of their favourite places, with Olly saying of The Belle on Great Western Road: “My dear friends Tom and Cathy took me here when they were expecting their first child, and aside from our convivial and celebratory glow, the warm atmosphere of The Belle has stayed with me. A fire burning in winter with good craft beers and a homely feel are good reasons to pop in." | The Belle
10. The Real Wan - Ben Mervis
Cookbook author, food writer and publisher Ben Mervis says: "The Real Wan does Southwest Chinese food, the food of the region that its chef Lea Wu Hassan comes from. It has attracted quite a following.” | The Real Wan
11. Stravaigan - Chitra Ramaswany
The Times food critic says “the legend lives on” at West End favourite Stravaigin. | Stravaigin
12. The Gannet - Marina O’Loughlin
Food writer Marina O’Loughlin was an early champion of The Gannet on Argyle Street. Celebrity chef fans of the Finnieston favourite include Nick Nairn and Adam Handling. | The Gannet