Glasgow has the best food and drink scene in Scotland - that’s beyond any reasonable doubt.
While quality is so important when it comes to a restaurant, it’s not everything. Atmosphere, service, design, and above all, character - are what define a restaurant. Glaswegian hospitality has that in spades.
Of course if this list was made before Rogano closed, it would have been at the very top of this list. There could still be a path back for Glasgow’s oldest restaurant, but it’s complicated. Read our article: Rogano: Legal ruling that could seal the fate of Glasgow's oldest restaurant.
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From old Glasgow restaurants steeped in local tradition, to newer Glaswegian restaurants that are bringing something new and exciting to the city - these are our 12 picks of confident, distinctive and gallus Glasgow restaurants that represent our city.
1. Stravaigin
Stravaigin recently celebrated its 30th anniversary in the West End. The eclectic Scottish menu has served it well, with their cocktails also being a draw to the space. Based on the former site of the Spaghetti Factory, the restaurant boasts some serious Glaswegian heritage. | Stravaigin
2. Mharsanta
Mharsanta is our favourite Scottish restaurant in Glasgow - it offers some of the very best local produce, incredible venison, delicious haggis, scrummy scotch eggs, what more could you ask for? The restaurant is a massive draw to tourists too, something we sorely need here in the city. | Kaitlin Wraight
3. Six by Nico
Six by Nico may just be the most successful restaurant in Glaswegian history. It has expanded massively beyond the boundaries of Glasgow, with talks of a Six by Nico branch set to open in Dubai soon. It proves that the concept of providing fine dining at a reasonable price has resonated hugely with working class people, and that it's not simply because the food is 'too posh'. | Contributed Photo: Contributed
4. Eusebi Deli
Eusebi's is a Glaswegian institution. One of our favourite Italian restaurants in the city, the family-run restaurant sit just outside of Kelvingrove Park. It proves incredibly popular with visitors to the city, expect to see some famous faces dining in the corner restaurant near Park Circus. | Contributed