Glasgow’s finest restaurant and home to chef Lorna McNee — the only female Michelin-starred chef in Scotland. The seasonal tasting menu celebrates Scottish produce at its absolute best. A truly special experience.

• 📍 725 Great Western Road, West End, G12 8QX
• 🕒 Wed–Sat lunch & dinner
• 💰 Tasting menu from £110/head
• ⭐ Best for: Special occasions, celebrations
• 💳 Book in advance at cailbruich.co.uk

Glasgow’s second Michelin-starred restaurant, opened in Finnieston by acclaimed chef Graeme Cheevers. Classical technique applied to the finest Scottish produce — Orkney scallops, North Sea cod, Highland game. Elegant, unhurried dining in a beautiful period building.

• 📍 36 Kelvingrove Street, Finnieston, G3 7RZ
• 🕒 Wed–Sun, dinner only
• 💰 Tasting menu from £95/head
• ⭐ Best for: Fine dining, anniversaries
• 💳 Book at unalomebygc.co.uk

Glasgow’s best sharing plates restaurant. Mediterranean-influenced cooking with a strong Scottish backbone. The bread with cultured butter alone is worth the visit. Always buzzy, always packed — book ahead.

• 📍 920 Sauchiehall Street, G3 7TF
• 🕒 Tue–Sun 12pm–10pm
• 💰 Sharing plates £7–£18 | Budget £35–£45/head
• ⭐ Best for: Groups, date night, food lovers
• 💳 Book at oxandfinch.com

A Glasgow institution since 1971. The iconic vine-covered courtyard, modern Scottish cooking and legendary whisky bar make this a must-visit. Generations of Glaswegians have celebrated life’s big moments here.

• 📍 12 Ashton Lane, West End, G12 8SJ
• 🕒 Mon–Sun 12pm–11pm
• 💰 Mains £22–£35 (restaurant) | £14–£22 (brasserie)
• ⭐ Best for: Special occasions, visitors to Glasgow
• 💳 Book at ubiquitouschip.co.uk

Over 25 years old and still one of Glasgow’s most exciting restaurants. Stravaigin’s global menu is unlike anything else in the city — expect bold, international flavours built on outstanding Scottish produce. Choose between the fairy-lit mezzanine or the intimate cellar.

• 📍 28 Gibson Street, West End, G12 8NX
• 🕒 Mon–Sun 12pm–11pm
• 💰 Mains £16–£28
• ⭐ Best for: Adventurous eaters, date nights
• 💳 Walk-in or book at stravaigin.co.uk

Finnieston’s flagship seafood bar and one of Glasgow’s most celebrated restaurants. Sustainably sourced Scottish seafood, expertly crafted cocktails and a huge gin collection. The Shetland mussels and oysters are unmissable.

• 📍 1125 Argyle Street, Finnieston, G3 8ND
• 🕒 Mon–Sun 12pm–12am
• 💰 Mains £16–£32
• ⭐ Best for: Seafood lovers, cocktails, date nights
• 💳 Book at thefinniestonbar.com

The best Italian restaurant in Glasgow and it’s not close. Fresh handmade pasta, simple but impeccable sauces, and a room that feels genuinely Italian. Now with a second location on Cresswell Lane after the original on Otago Street became a local legend.

• 📍 2 Otago Lane, West End, G12 8PB
• 🕒 Tue–Sun 12pm–10pm
• 💰 Pasta £12–£18
• ⭐ Best for: Pasta lovers, casual dinner, groups
• 💳 Walk-in or book at sugopasta.co.uk

A Michelin Bib Gourmand winner for good quality, great value cooking. Southeast Asian sharing plates in a buzzy former garage near the Botanic Gardens. Colourful, creative dishes from corn ribs to penang curry. One of Glasgow’s most fun restaurants.

• 📍 26 Vinicombe Street, West End, G12 8BE
• 🕒 Tue–Sun from 12pm
• 💰 Sharing plates £6–£16 | Budget £25–£35/head
• ⭐ Best for: Groups, casual dining, flavour lovers
• 💳 Book at ka-pao.com

Glasgow’s best tapas restaurant and one of the most authentic Spanish dining experiences outside of Spain. Traditional methods, seasonal ingredients, brilliant paellas and stunning small plates. Consistently rated among the city’s finest.

• 📍 108 Elderslie Street, Finnieston, G3 7AR
• 🕒 Tue–Sun 12pm–10pm
• 💰 Tapas £6–£16 | Paella £28–£36 for two
• ⭐ Best for: Spanish food lovers, date nights, groups
• 💳 Book ahead — very popular

One of Scotland’s most acclaimed Indian restaurants. Mother India’s Finnieston kitchen produces refined, creative Indian cooking far beyond the standard curry house. The menu changes regularly and showcases regional dishes rarely seen elsewhere. Halal certified.

• 📍 28 Westminster Terrace, Finnieston, G3 7RU
• 🕒 Mon–Sun 5pm–10:30pm, Fri–Sun also 12–2:30pm
• 💰 Mains £14–£24
• ⭐ Best for: Indian food lovers, halal dining
• ✅ Halal certified | 💳 Book at motherindia.co.uk

Glasgow’s finest steak restaurant. The Butchershop’s award-winning menu, exceptional cocktails and stylish surroundings make it one of the city’s most celebrated dining destinations. If you’re after the best steak in Glasgow, this is the answer.

• 📍 1055 Sauchiehall Street, West End, G3 7UD
• 🕒 Mon–Sun 12pm–10pm
• 💰 Steaks £28–£60
• ⭐ Best for: Steak lovers, special occasions, cocktails
• 💳 Book at thebutchershopglasgow.com

A Glasgow legend since 1964 and widely credited as one of the restaurants that helped create Chicken Tikka Masala. Over 60 years later it’s still one of the best Indian restaurants in Scotland. Halal certified.

• 📍 68 Park Road, West End, G4 9JG
• 🕒 Mon–Sun 5pm–11pm
• 💰 Mains £12–£20
• ⭐ Best for: History, halal dining, classic Indian food
• ✅ Halal | 💳 Book at shishmahal.co.uk

The best pizza in Glasgow, full stop. Authentic Neapolitan pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. Simple, brilliant, affordable. Two locations — Great Western Road and Miller Street. Always busy, always worth the wait.

• 📍 94 Miller Street, City Centre, G1 1DT (also Great Western Road)
• 🕒 Mon–Sun 12pm–10pm
• 💰 Pizza £7–£12
• ⭐ Best for: Cheap eats, casual lunch, pizza lovers
• 👤 Walk-in only — no bookings

One of the best new openings of 2026. Kochchi brings authentic Sri Lankan street food to the West End, taking over the former Hanoi Bike Shop on Ruthven Lane. Sharing plates built on layered spices and time-honoured techniques — cassava chips, hot butter squid, fish cutlets and pork belly stack.

• 📍 Ruthven Lane, West End, Glasgow
• 🕒 Tue–Sun from 12pm
• 💰 Sharing plates £7–£16
• ⭐ Best for: New openings, Sri Lankan food, sharing
• 🌟 Opened January 2026

Glasgow’s oldest restaurant, opened in 1870. The Buttery has retained its old-world character while serving some of the finest traditional Scottish cooking in the city. Cullen Skink, wild Highland venison, lobster-glazed halibut. A genuine piece of Glasgow history.

• 📍 652 Argyle Street, Finnieston, G3 8UF
• 🕒 Tue–Sat lunch & dinner
• 💰 Mains £18–£32
• ⭐ Best for: Traditional Scottish, history, special meals
• 💳 Book at the-buttery.co.uk