Highly Rated Restaurant and Cafe

🍽️ HIGHLY-RATED RESTAURANTS

Sit-down dinners celebrating Scotland’s culinary diversity
(Hours updated for 2026)

Cail Bruich

⭐ 4.8/5 | ££££ | Fine Dining
🕒 Tue–Thu: 11:30–14:30 | Fri–Sat: 09:30–23:30 | Sun: Closed
🚫 Closed Mondays
Michelin-starred restaurant offering innovative Scottish menus. The pinnacle of fine dining in Glasgow.

Little Hoi An

⭐ 4.8/5 | Vietnamese
🕒 Tue–Sat: 17:00–22:00 | Sun: Closed
🚫 Closed Mondays & Sundays
Cozy spot serving authentic Vietnamese street food. A hidden gem in Glasgow’s Southside.

Eleven Fifty Five

⭐ 4.8/5 | ££££ | Bistro
🕒 Tue–Wed: 17:00–21:30 (Dinner only) | Thu–Fri: 12:00–21:30 | Sat: 12:00–21:30 | Sun: 13:00–21:00
🚫 Closed Mondays
Formerly The Gannet. A “must-visit” for high-end European cuisine with exceptional front-of-house service.

Gamba

⭐ 4.7/5 | £££ | Seafood
🕒 Wed–Thu: 12:00–21:00 | Fri–Sat: 12:00–21:00 | Sun: 12:00–18:00
🚫 Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
Glasgow’s premier seafood restaurant in a sophisticated city-center basement. Famous for Lobster Thermidor.

Ox and Finch

⭐ 4.7/5 | ££ | Restaurant
🕒 Mon–Sun: 12:00–22:00
Vibrant and social, focusing on modern Mediterranean sharing plates. Best value for money in Glasgow.

Ka Pao Glasgow

⭐ 4.7/5 | ££ | Southeast Asian
🕒 Mon–Sun: 12:00–00:00 (Midnight)
Bold Southeast Asian flavors in a trendy, industrial setting. One of the best places in Glasgow currently.

Six by Nico – Glasgow

⭐ 4.7/5 | £££ | Tasting Menu
🕒 Mon–Sun: 12:00–23:45
Creative 6-course tasting menu that changes every six weeks. A unique dining experience.

Glaschu Restaurant & Bar

⭐ 4.6/5 | £££ | Modern Scottish
🕒 Mon–Sun: 12:00–23:00
Modern Scottish fine dining overlooking the historic Royal Exchange Square.

Mother India Restaurant

⭐ 4.5/5 | Indian
🕒 Mon–Thu: 12:00–22:30 | Fri–Sat: 12:00–23:00 | Sun: 13:00–22:30
Legendary institution for traditional Indian cuisine and deep flavor profiles. A Glasgow must-visit.

Ubiquitous Chip

⭐ 4.5/5 | £££ | British
🕒 Mon–Thu & Sun: 11:00–00:00 | Fri–Sat: 11:00–01:00
Iconic Ashton Lane venue known for its indoor rainforest-style courtyard. A Glasgow dining institution.

La Lanterna West End

⭐ 4.5/5 | ££ | Italian
🕒 Mon–Thu & Sun: 12:00–21:30 | Fri–Sat: 12:00–22:00
Classic, high-quality Italian dining with a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.

Lychee Oriental

⭐ 4.4/5 | ££ | Chinese
🕒 Mon–Sat: 12:00–21:00 | Sun: 12:30–21:00
Award-winning contemporary Chinese cuisine in the heart of the city. A local favorite.

The Dhabba

⭐ 4.4/5 | ££ | Indian
🕒 Mon–Thu: 12:00–22:00 | Fri–Sat: 12:00–22:30 | Sun: 13:00–21:30
Authentic North Indian slow-cooking traditions. Spacious layout with wheelchair access and baby changing facilities.


📍 Quick Reference

💷 Budget-Friendly (££): Cafe Gandolfi, Ox and Finch, Ka Pao, La Lanterna, Lychee Oriental, The Dhabba
💷💷 Mid-Range (£££): Gamba, Six by Nico, Glaschu, Ubiquitous Chip
💷💷💷 Fine Dining (££££): Cail Bruich, Eleven Fifty Five
🌙 Open Late (Past 10pm): Ox and Finch, Ka Pao, Ubiquitous Chip, Six by Nico, Glaschu, Mother India

💡 Pro Tip: Book in advance! Venues fill up quickly during the Commonwealth Games. Always verify hours on the restaurant’s official website or call ahead, as schedules may shift during major events.