Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Glasgow/Lanarkshire

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Updated December 05, 2024

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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 🎉

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Popular dish

Mac n Cheese Pizza

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.

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Helen

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Very attentive staff, one of our table came late and they were super accommodating. For was amazing as well maybe the best fish pakora I've had in a long time !

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.

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Karen

Dined 3 days ago

Superb Christmas Menu offering. Interesting options that were delicious. Generous portions. Warm, friendly service. Lovely wine options. A real festive treat!

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Hogmanay at Number 16 2024

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 2 days ago

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

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

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marco

Dined on Dec 9, 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 🙌🏻😁

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.

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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.

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Chicken Tikka Poori Roll

Van Winkle

4.4

4.4 (445)

£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

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Michelle

Dined 2 days 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

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.

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Nikolaos

Dined on Dec 13, 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!

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Experience

Christmas Day Menu-2024

Cafe Antipasti

4.8

4.8 (928)

£25 and under

Italian

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Serving up good value Italian food on Sauchiehall street for 30 years. Independent & family owed and run. Just a quick walk to the Kings theatre!

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Margaret

Dined on Dec 9, 2024

Good Christmas menu. New staff very attentive. Had a very enjoyable lunch with friends

The Prancing Stag

4.8

4.8 (66)

£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

Alec

Dined 1 day ago

My family just had Christmas dinner in The Prancing Stag. The environment, service especially the food are absolutely amazing. Strong recommend. Had a wonderful time.

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