2026 is shaping up to be another exciting one for food and drink in Glasgow as the city will welcome some terrific new additions to what is already a bustling hospitality scene.
Some old favourites in Finnieston and on Dumbarton Road have introduced an entirely new concept whilst other restaurants have expanded their reach across the city.
Here are six of the best new Glasgow restaurants opened in 2026 to check out this May bank holiday weekend.
1. Eleven Fifty Five
Start with oysters served with a Vietnamese dressing. Tear off a chunk of the milk bread, baked inhouse, and lather it in butter. Enjoy an XMuse vodka martini with an olive. Order beef tartare with caramalised bone marrow, parsley and sourdough crisps. Follow with braised lamb, crisp sweetbreads and poached spring vegetables. For dessert, a praline, caramel and dark chocolate bar with Guinness ice cream. Afterwards, an Irish coffee with Kinahans Irish Whiskey. That should give you an idea of the direction this new restaurant is going. 1155 Argyle St, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 8TB. | Eleven Fifty Five
2. Tusco
The team behind the Hinba Group has officially opened Tusco, the newly rebranded and fully refurbished restaurant at 88 Dumbarton Road, marking a fresh chapter for the popular West End venue. Formerly Eighty‑Eight – and before that the much‑loved Two Fat Ladies – the space has been transformed with a refreshed look and a new identity, built around Tusco’s playful namesake, inspired by a Spanish phrase meaning “just do as you please.” While the name nods to relaxed, informal hospitality, the concept itself has evolved, with a clearer culinary direction focused on Italian‑inspired dishes, fresh pasta, and vibrant sharing plates, all built on the same commitment to quality ingredients and great cooking. 88 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow G11 6NX. | Tusco
3. Kochchi
Kochchi Glasgow, the highly anticipated new Sri Lankan dining destination, opened its first standalone restaurant in Glasgow's West End at the end of January 2026. The opening marked an exciting new chapter for the brand, which first captured Scotland’s attention at Bonnie & Wild in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter - the acclaimed Scottish food marketplace. The menu showcases a carefully curated selection of dishes that celebrate fresh ingredients, layered spices and time-honoured cooking techniques, reimagined for the modern diner and designed for sharing, celebrating texture, and nostalgia. Guests can begin with nibbles such as spiced cashew nuts and cassava chips, before moving into short eats - a cornerstone of Sri Lankan food culture - including cheese roti melts, hot butter squid and cauliflower, pork belly stack, fish cutlets, and Sri Lankan mutton rolls. 8 Ruthven Ln, Glasgow G12 9BG. | Kochchi
4. Pizza Pilgrims
Pizza Pilgrims recently opened their first Glasgow restaurant on West Nile Street. A great new spot to check out. 19 West Nile Street, Glasgow G1 2PS. | Pizza Pilgrims