Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in Glasgow/Lanarkshire

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Little SoHo Jordanhill

4.9

4.9 (1721)

£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

May

Dined 1 day ago

Great choices atmosphere friendly. The food was amazing

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Popular dish

Mac n Cheese Pizza

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 4 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.

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4.8

4.8 (588)

£25 and under

Mediterranean

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Sarah

Dined 7 days ago

Incredible food, helpful staff, really knew the menu and really helpful with allergens

The Prancing Stag

4.8

4.8 (65)

£25 and under

Scottish

Glasgow

About the restaurant

The Prancing Stag is a family-run, award-winning neighbourhood restaurant specialising in modern, seasonal Scottish food, with the restaurant being awarded an AA Rosette award for culinary excellence 2022/2023/2024.

The restaurant is just off of Crow Road beside Jordanhill train station, just three stops from the Exhibition Centre, Events Campus & OVO Hydro. We're also only a short walk from Scotstoun show ground for the Glasgow Warriors Games. So, perfect for all your meals & drinks pre (and/or post) match or concert.

Our front of house staff strive to create a relaxed & friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy a meal with family, friends or colleagues. And, if there's anything we can do to make your experience more enjoyable, please get in touch.

We offer a set-priced and an a la carte menu, & we cater to all dietary requirements, with hopefully something for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Top review

Nicole

Dined 7 days ago

First time visiting this restaurant and what a hidden gem! It was fabulous, food was outstanding, service was brilliant. Couldn’t have been better. I’d highly recommend and will definitely be back!

Velvet Sparrow

4.8

4.8 (324)

£25 and under

British

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Welcome to Velvet Sparrow! We look forward to serving you.

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Scott

Dined 1 day ago

Really nice food and service was excellent. Highly recommend this place. Really well looked after.

Obsession by Shabaz

4.7

4.7 (47)

£25 and under

Indian

Wishaw

About the restaurant

Welcome to Obsession by Shahbaz! We look forward to serving you.

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June

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent meal without food colouring and the taste of the food is first class.

The McMillan

4.6

4.6 (1740)

£26 to £40

British

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Our family run restaurant is open daily serving lunch and dinner. Our menu specialises in quality local ingredients from our scotch beef sourced from master butcher John Gilmour to our fresh seafood from Bernard Corrigan's of Glasgow.

Our bar hosts a wide range of spirits, varies selection of beers, a high quality wine list to complement our menu and a diverse cocktail menu to cater for all tastes.

We have an outdoor terrace that can be enjoyed during the summer months.

Visit our website www.themcmillan.co.uk for other menu's, gift vouchers etc.

We look forward to welcoming you at The McMillan.

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Victoria

Dined 1 day ago

Service was great and the food was incredible. Such good value for money and we will definitely be back! Was our first proper outing since having a baby so thank you for making it so special :)

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Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (1266)

£25 and under

Spanish

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Elena’s Spanish Bar & Restaurant is Glasgow’s newest and most exciting authentic Northern Spanish dining venue. Your host, Elena from Santander will share her passion for authentic Spanish food & drink; a passion reflected in these awards;
2018 Food Awards Scotland; Best Mediterranean Restaurant
2019 Food Awards Scotland; Best Mediterranean Restaurant
2021 Food Awards Scotland; Best Mediterranean Restaurant
2019 SME Scottish Enterprise Awards; Tapas Restaurant of the Year
2019 Scottish Hospitality Awards; Scottish Restaurant of the Year
2021 Scottish Business Awards: Best Restaurant, Regional Winner
2022 Scottish Business Awards; Best Restaurant, Scottish Winner
Very close to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Kelvin Hall, Glasgow University and Kelvingrove Park.
Cozy interior and sheltered outside area for when the weather permits.
We have an extensive menu, majoring in fresh seafood with a signature dish of Seafood Paella.

Top review

Liz

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic lunch time menu- really good value for money - excellent portion sizes and the food is so delicious. Would highly recommend trying this authentic tapas restaurant if you haven’t already

Van Winkle

4.5

4.5 (444)

£25 and under

American

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Welcome to Van Winkle, we look forward to serving you. We’ve sampled food all across the USA but our heart fell in love with the taste of classic BBQ and Grill dishes from Kentucky. Comfort food for the soul and incredible flavours.

Serving the largest selection of Bourbons in Scotland along with an awesome array of beers, wine and cocktails.

All our food is locally sourced, using on the highest quality products and prepared fresh, in house at Van Winkle.

We are in a great location, opposite the Barrowland Ballroom. Easy access from the City Centre or the East End.

Don't forget our hidden gem, The Jack Daniels Beer Garden, a great spot to enjoy a beer or two.

We offer a sit in, takeaway and home delivery service.

We are partnered with Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats for takeaway or you can order online for collection at www.vanwinkle.co.uk

Top review

Michelle

Dined 1 day ago

The staff were awesome and so polite, very busy and they needed more staff, not fair on them, waited in drinks but not their fault, rota more staff

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Experience

Wings Wednesday

Church on the Hill

4.4

4.4 (407)

£25 and under

British

Glasgow

About the restaurant

The heart of Glasgow’s Southside. We are a Bar & Restaurant for the locals, ran by locals and here to celebrate the greater side of Glasgow.

We pride ourselves on being the venue for every occasion, whether that be shakin’ up some cocktails on a Tuesday, bringing in Gran’s 80th birthday on Friday or enjoying a wholesome Roast on a Sunday. We have recently launched a new menu with a real “POW with WOW!” and you can expect a little tingle on your taste buds as you read through our new food and drinks menu.

🧒 Under 18s welcome until 9pm
🐶 Dog-friendly in bar area & garden
🍔Midweek Miracles- 2 Course £15.95 | 3 Courses £18.95 Mon-Thurs
🍹£5.00 Cocktails Mon-Thurs
💡 Pub Quiz Mondays at 8pm
🍹 Bookings for food & drink. Walk ins only in Bar Area
⚽ 9 TVs, 2 Projectors & 1 Display wall, We are the Home of Sport
📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 11 or more

Top review

Cheryl

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Lovely food and great service . Very enjoyable evening and music wasn’t too loud .

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