Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Glasgow/Lanarkshire

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Glasgow/Lanarkshire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit.

Charcoals

4.8

4.8 (376)

£25 and under

Indian

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Glasgow may seem far the romantic punjabi region of the indian and subcontinent,yet through charcoals you can enjoy their traditional family dishes prepared with fresh ingredients and cooked before your eyes on our massive charcoal grill
we have achieved in 2012 as follows are details winner of scottish curry awards,maitre d of the year was muhammad ALI , curry club award for glasgow, opentable diner choice awards
your food is looked after by our experienced chefs who produce unique traditional dishes using recipes which have been handed down from father to son for generations

we are now catering for parties e.g. bhirthdays,weddings,office snacks for meeting

we look after our customers as our guests,you wont be dissapointed with our service and quality of food thats our promise.

Top review

John

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

When in Glasgow we always head to charcoals. We have seen it grow and yet they still put the customer first. Only thing missing is the Haggis pakora, please bring it back.

Number 16 Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (3403)

£25 and under

Modern European

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Award- winning restaurant in the heart of Glasgow's West End.

Number 16 is a cosy, well established and much loved neighbourhood favourite offering quality food, friendly service and great value in relaxed surroundings. Run by a tight- knit, experienced and dedicated team; Number 16 is proud to bring fresh and unusual ideas to modern Scottish cooking. Our ever- changing menu features imaginative, balanced flavours and a commitment to using seasonal produce. We strive to make each dining experience a relaxing, unique and memorable one for every customer.

Top review

rpat7361VIP

Dined 4 days ago

A regular here and never been disappointed,today we ate from their Xmas menu and it was a triumph from first to last

Discover more

Hogmanay at Number 16 2024

Little SoHo Jordanhill

4.9

4.9 (1722)

£25 and under

Italian

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Little SoHo is a family owned cocktail bar and pizzeria restaurant in Jordanhill near Scotstoun. Specialising in fresh, handmade stone-baked pizza, pasta and burgers, sides and desserts.

We also serve a good range of value wines, quality beers, expertly mixed cocktails and great Italian coffee.

Open 12 noon till late, 7 days for lunch, evening cocktails and meals.

Little SoHo is family friendly with a kids menu available.
We love dogs, so your best friend is also welcome, providing he's on his best behaviour.

Top review

Pamela

Dined 2 days ago

Another really delicious meal, despite the busy Xmas season, served food really quickly. Atmosphere very relaxed & comfortable. Staff as always friendly & nothing a bother 🎉

Discover more

Popular dish

Mac n Cheese Pizza

Obsession Of India

4.7

4.7 (1500)

£25 and under

Indian

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Welcome to Obsession of India! We offer fresh, authentic, honest Indian food. Our philosophy is to cook fresh for every order and use only the best quality ingredients locally available. Try our Specials and we are confident that the dishes will speak for themselves.

Top review

Lorraine

Dined 1 day ago

Booked a table after looking at reviews online. They did not disappoint. The food, atmosphere and service all excellent. Would book again and recommend to others. Thank you.

Discover more

Chicken Tikka Poori Roll

Kinara

4.7

4.7 (30)

£25 and under

Indian

Merchant City

About the restaurant

Embark on a culinary journey of India's multifaceted regional cuisines at Kinara by Shabu Natarajan. Kinara is the project very closed to chef Shabu's heart. We started Kinara with a vision to promote Quality Indian food in heart of Glasgow's Merchant City. Kinara team is experienced and professional. With awards winning chef Shabu at the helm team smartly managing the Kinara very well.
Kinara is featured in Local and National news recently for their achievement at Scottish Hospitality award "Best casual venue in Scotland".
We are delighted to finally be able to open our doors and welcome customers into Kinara. Our chef Shabu Natarajan and the team have worked very hard to bring you a menu full of delectable dishes. Chef Shabu’s passion for Indian cuisine shines through every bite in a relaxed, modern ambient.
We offer the best in local produce combined with some innovative creations and quality service that will provide you with an unforgettable dining experience.

Top review

Nikolaos

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

We went to Kinara for our work night out. The food was absolutely delicious, service was very attentive and accommodating. We ordered appetisers, drinks and mains and everything came out perfectly timed. Overall an amazing night, will definitely recommend and revisit!

Discover more

Experience

Christmas Day Menu-2024

Madras Cafe

4.8

4.8 (724)

£25 and under

Indian

Glasgow

About the restaurant

No short cuts. No easy fixes. We aspire to do things the right way. Using recipes that are true to their roots, wholesome natural ingredients, and classical cooking techniques. Our food is actually cooked in our own kitchens, from scratch, by our amazing chefs who absolutely love their jobs and love feeding people!
We offer quality and honest food. Everything we create in our kitchen is sublime, from the textures to the flavours. We aim to enhance and elevate the Indian classics and street food.As nature is generous with her many colours and palate, you will find her in the finely blended flavours in all the dishes we present, experienced in all their authenticity, their freshness and their delightful individuality.
Our culinary style is both – incredibly simple and cleverly refined. Everything that seems ordinary hides a delightful twist.
Let Madras Cafe guide you through a memorable dining experience.

Top review

Jessica

Dined 5 days ago

I’ve been here a few times and every time has been a great experience! The pakoda is absolutely unreal, so crispy and delicious.

Discover more

4.7

4.7 (1004)

£26 to £40

Seafood

Glasgow

About the restaurant

At KELP we take our time to make sure the food that goes on your plate is a fresh and local as possible. We source our seafood to be specifically Scottish and sustainable. We pride ourselves on using local suppliers for all our food. The fish people supply our fresh seafood daily. Our bread comes from Soja bakehouse, a family owned bakery in Cumbernauld. Our meat comes from ABR butchers, based in Bearsden.
Our executive chef, Christopher Hutchison, creates amazing, innovative dishes to be enjoyed and shared with friends and loved ones. We now have an AA rosette for 2023/2024 to highlight his and the teams amazing work. We are located on Cowcaddens Road, just around the corner from our sister restaurant, Ardnamurchan Restaurant and Bar and a stones throw from the theatre royal. Perfect for a meal before a show. Relax in our modern, airy restaurant and watch the chefs work in the open kitchen. Our signature dish is our crab doughnut, you'll be amazed!

Top review

helen

Dined 2 days ago

First time visit and it was excellent. Lots of choice on both the market & a la carte menus. The food was so fresh and delicious. I will definitely be back.

Glasgow Bucks Bar - Trongate

4.7

4.7 (2752)

£25 and under

American

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Chicken Liquor Rock N Roll

The best buttermilk fried chicken you have ever tasted!
Buck's is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and bourbon.

We are wheelchair accessible - please let us know if you need wheelchair access or room for a pram when booking your table, to allow our team to find you the most suitable table!

We have live music every Saturday.

We are dog friendly, children under 18 until 10pm and veggie/vegans options available!

Please note;

Sun-Thur, bookings after 9.45pm are for DRINKS only.

Fri/Sat bookings after 10pm are for DRINKS only.

Top review

Helen

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic place to eat and drink. Service was amazing and music was brilliant.

Glasgow - Bucks Bar Southside

4.7

4.7 (734)

£25 and under

American

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Welcome to Bucks Bar Southside. We look forward to welcoming you

The best free range buttermilk fried chicken you've ever tasted!
New to Glasgow Southside, Buck's is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and Bourbon.

40% Off Selected Cocktails Monday -Wednesday
weekly offers
www.bucksbar.co.uk

Top review

marco

Dined on 9 Dec 2024

Lunch for 2 at the south side venue. Me and the wife had the Xmas specials with Mac n cheese was outstanding as always and the service was excellent too. Will be back soon 🙌🏻😁

Glasgow - Bucks Bar West Regent St

4.7

4.7 (4851)

£25 and under

American

Glasgow

About the restaurant

The best free range buttermilk fried chicken you've ever tasted!
Buck's Bar is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and bourbon.

Indoor and outdoor seating available to book

Live music Saturday's - 8:30pm - 10:30pm
40% off selected cocktails Monday - Wednesday

Top review

TEEND

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing food, amazing atmosphere and amazing service thank you!

Discover more

Popular dish

Classic Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Explore Diners' Choice best of Glasgow/Lanarkshire