Earlier this year, we reported that there were two new One Michelin Star awards in Scotland. In Glasgow, there were two more Bib Gourmand awards for good cooking at affordable prices and two restaurants retained their One Michelin Star rating.
Jonathan Macdonald of Sebb’s on Miller Street said: “As soon as Ka Pao opened in 2020, Covid hit and everything else was put on the back burner,” he said. “Once we made the decision to push forward, it took years to design the place from scratch, making significant structural changes, and working through all of the associated paperwork that comes with it being a listed building.
“To be honest, there were moments when we thought about selling the space. People told us not to open in the city centre — post-pandemic things looked bleak. But we took a leap of faith, and I’m glad we did. The city centre is buzzing again. There is lots of excitement and a few like-minded operators have opened more great venues.”
Michelin currently recommends 13 restaurants in Glasgow. Gary Townsend’s Bearsden restaurant, Elements, just outside of Glasgow, is also Michelin recommended.
Here are the top restaurants in Glasgow according to Michelin inspectors.
5. Ox and Finch
Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand for good quality, good value cooking. "Run like a well-oiled machine, this is a hugely likeable bistro with a rustic edge thanks to its tile-backed open kitchen and wines displayed in a huge metal cage. The Mediterranean dishes are big enough for sharing and showcase skilful use of simple ingredients, with the flavours really shining through." 920 Sauchiehall Street, G3 7TF | Ox and Finch
6. Angeethi by Sagar Massey
Bib Gourmand: " It’s a simple-looking place where the focus is on the joyously flavoursome food and the warm, caring service. Massey’s menu sticks to traditional, regional Indian dishes which are both well-spiced and generous, such as the ‘Old Delhi Murgh Makhani’, a fabulous version of the classic butter chicken." 1835 Paisley Road West, Cardonald, G52 3SX | Supplied
7. Ka Pao
Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand for good quality, good value cooking. "A few streets from the Botanical Gardens is this fun, buzzy basement restaurant situated in a former garage dating back to the 1900s. It has a similar ethos of laid-back dining and affordable pricing, but here the cooking comes with a distinctly Southeast Asian flavour. The colourful sharing plates range from corn ribs to penang curry, blending sweet and spicy elements with great skill." Botanic Gardens Garage, 26 Vinicombe Street, G12 8BE | Ka Pao
8. Sebb's
Bib Gourmand: "When a Glasgow restaurant belongs to the same stable as Ox and Finch, Ka Pao and Margo, you know you’re in for a treat. Sebb’s sits underneath the latter, in a vaulted red-brick basement that’s perfect for a party. The menu happily ignores international borders, offering up everything from Turkish lahmacun to Brazilian-style picanha steak, via tandoori trout and jerk-spiced pork belly." 68B Miller St, Glasgow G1 1DT. | Sebb's