Mharsanta

4.5

1231 Reviews

£25 and under

Scottish

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2 people

Mar 26, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

Situated in the heart of Merchant City, Mharsanta brings a taste of Scotland to you. We have a passion for using seasonal, local produce from Scotland and are here to ensure our guests have the very best experience from the moment you walk through the door.

We serve a variety of Scottish food from mussels and scallops to home cooked favourites including freshly landed fish and chips and steak and sausage pie. Our resident chef Dom and his team serve an array of culinary delights to suit every taste at affordable prices.

We are open 7 days a week from 12pm and offer a Dine In, Takeaway and Home Delivery service.

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

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Scottish, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:45 pm
Phone number
0141 552 9900
Website
http://www.mharsanta.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Dom
Catering
All of our food is sourced with local suppliers and home-made. For events, our wonderful Chef Dom and his team can create a bespoke menu for you. We cater for Vegetarians and offer a daily Vegan special
Private party facilities
The Hideout at Mharsanta is a charming space, ideal for a variety of events from corporate dinners, networking events, press launches, intimate gatherings, small boutique weddings and private parties. We also have a super private event space at our sister venue Van Winkle Barrowlands.
Private party contact
Our Private Event Coordinator: 0141 552 9900
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
26 Bell Street, Glasgow, G1 1LG
Neighborhood
Glasgow
Parking details
There is plenty of street parking nearby as well as two car parks, the Q-Park Candleriggs and NCP Glasgow Oswald Street
Public transit
Mharsanta is perfectly located in the heart of Merchant City with excellent transport links, regular buses, taxi links and only a short walk from Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street train stations
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Scottish Tasting Platter
£26.50 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Sample some of Mharsanta’s favourite Scottish dishes! Included within the tasting platter: MacSween’s haggis croquettes with whisky cream sauce Smoked salmon with Scottish oatcakes Medley of mushrooms with garlic cream sauce, on toasted bloomer bread (v) Freshly landed hand battered mini Fish n chips For dessert you will enjoy a traditional Scottish dessert Cranachan. Scottish raspberries, whisky, cream and oats Min of 2 people to book. Must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
Whisky Tasting and Scottish Sharing Platter
£45.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Discover more about whisky through vision, taste and aroma at the contemporary Scottish restaurant Mharsanta, located in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City. Our reputation is based on priding ourselves on using great quality locally produced Scottish food and a warm welcome. Included are some Scottish delights that Mharsanta has to offer with our favourite sharing plates – MacSween’s Haggis Croquettes, Mini fish ‘n chips, Scottish Smoked salmon with oatcakes, Goat’s Cheese Croquettes and Wild Mushrooms on Toasted sourdough. The event lasts for 1 hour - 1.5 hours and is open to all ages, however, the whisky tasting is only available to those over 18 years old.
Mothers Day at Mharsanta
£36.00 per person
Mar 30, 2025 only
Treat the mother figures in your life to a special dining experience at Mharsanta this Mother’s Day. Our indulgent 3-course menu is crafted with the finest Scottish ingredients, offering a selection of comforting classics and modern favourites. To make the day even more special, we have a small gift for all the wonderful mums joining us. Starters - Homemade soup of the day – Served with bread roll and butter Traditional Cullen Skink – Smoked haddock, potato, onion and cream soup served with a freshly baked bread roll Medley of mushrooms on toasted bread – In a garlic and cream sauce with shaved Grana Padano MacSween’s haggis, neeps and tatties – With a whisky cream sauce Red pepper & goat’s cheese croquettes – With a sweet chilli sauce Mains - Traditional Sunday roast beef – With mashed potatoes, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, gravy, vegetables and a side of our classic Mharsanta made mac ‘n cheese Pan Fries Sea Bass - With basil mash, tenderstem broccoli and a tomato chutney Chicken Balmoral – Haggis stuffed chicken breast wrapped in pancetta & served with dauphinoise potatoes, savoy cabbage, bacon and a creamy whisky sauce Fresh Scottish fish n chips – Hand battered Haddock served with thick cut chips and tartare sauce Homemade steak and sausage pie – Served with thick cut chips and vegetables Goat’s cheese, avocado and red pepper salad – With mixed leaves in a citrus vinaigrette dressing Desserts - Homemade sticky toffee pudding – with vanilla ice cream Traditional Cranachan Homemade cheesecake of the day Join us in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City for a memorable meal filled with warmth, flavour, and appreciation.

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Popular dishes

Homemade Soup of the Day
Served with Fresh Sourdough
Medley of Mushrooms on Toasted Sourdough
In a Garlic and Cream Sauce with Shaved Grana Padano
Arbroath Smokie Cullen Skink
Traditional Smoked Haddock, Potato, Onion & Cream Soup Served with Fresh Sourdough and Butter
Red Pepper & Goat's Cheese Croquettes
Barvy with Sweet Chilli Sauce
Soy Glazed Tofu & Pickled Mushroom Salad
With crispy shallots
Panko Crusted Haggis Cake
Served with a whisky cream sauce

Mains

Freshly Landed Scottish Fish & Chips
Hand Battered Peterhead Haddock Fillet Served with Thick Cut Chips & Tartare Sauce
Mharsanta Steak & Sausage Pie
Served with Thick Cut Chips & Seasonal Veg
Bacon Cheese Burger
6oz Prime Scottish Steak Burger Topped with Scottish Bacon and Cheddar, Served in a Brioche Bun with House Sauce, Tomato and Chopped Lettuce
Spinach & Courgette Lasagne
Served with Salad
Haggis, Neeps & Tatties
Macsween's Haggis with Creamy Mash, Crushed Neeps & Whisky Cream Sauce
Vegetarian Haggis, Neeps & Tatties
Macsween's Veggie Haggis with Creamy Mash, Crushed Neep & a Whisky Cream Sauce
Fresh Scottish Haggis Burger
6oz Prime Scottish Steak Burger Topped with Haggis, Cheese & Caramelised Onions in a Brioche Bun. Served with Fries
Avocado, Strawberry & Feta Salad
With mixed leaves and a poppy seed dressing
Buffalo Tofu Burger
Our panko breadcrumbed tofu burger with buffalo sauce, tomato, onion, pickles and shredded lettuce served in a vegan bun with vegan mayonnaise.
Panko Crusted Buttermilk Chicken Burger
Served in a Brioche Bun with Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle & Spicy House Sauce With Fries.
Traditional Crofter's Pie
Scottish Mince Beef & Macsween's Haggis in a Rich Gravy, Topped with Puff Pastry. Served With Clapshot & Seasonal Vegetables

Desserts

Homemade Cheesecake
Ask Your Server for Todays Flavour
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Served with Vanilla Ice Cream
Homemade Warm Apple and Rhubarb Pie
Served with A Jug of Custard
Vegan Chocolate Brownie
Served with Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream

What 1,231 people are saying

Mharsanta reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Loved For

Glasgow
Great for brunch

Review summary

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Mharsanta, located in the heart of Merchant City, offers a delightful Scottish dining experience with "excellent food," "very attentive" service, and "a lovely atmosphere." Patrons rave about the "delicious" traditional dishes, particularly the Haggis Scotch Egg and Balmoral Chicken. With "great value," Mharsanta promises a "fantastic" and memorable meal.

1,231 Reviews

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CAROULINNE ISEABAIL MHAIRI IONA
East Lothian1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
omdg braw lassies an laddies caledonia finest. scottish hospitality at its very best. aye wish ye all the very best o health, joy, wellbeing an prosperity an thank ye way all ma wee heart fir the very warm caring kind welcome. with love an biggest hugs frae caroulinne iseabail alba gu brath slainte mhor do beatha dhan duthaich hae an absolute belter weekend.
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Lewis
Glasgow1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Went mid afternoon during the week, so can understand why the place was so quiet. The food was excellent. Haggis burger, Fish and Highlander Fries all very tasty and piping hot throughout. Ideal! Staff were very attentive. We were never left with an empty glass unless we wanted to, we were very well looked after. An optional service charge is on the bill, and to be honest it was deserved as the food and service was really good. The key word is optional though. No one is making you pay it, just ask for it to be removed. Most restaurants do that nowadays, so no complaints about that from me. Overall very good, would recommend.
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Elaine
Glasgow2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and food was amazing. We both had Haggis, Neeps and Tatties to start. Silky smooth and full of flavour. Fish and Chips, Steak and Sausage Pie and Chips fir mains and both were incredible. Will definitely be back.
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Julie
Glasgow4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant, lovely atmosphere, staff were friendly and helpful and very attentive. Food was outstanding! delicious! Would absolutely recommend! Will definitely be back. Excellent value for money
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Sandra
Glasgow1 review
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived and were seated quickly, lovely server unfortunately I can't remember her name. She was very polite and friendly. Order taken efficiently and food was absolutely lovely. Was our 1st visit and definitely not our last. Thank you 😊
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Stephen VIP
Glasgow5 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It was ok, pub grub nothing to write home about. Nicely decorated
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Ian
Glasgow5 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Visited Mharsanta midweek. Food was excellent as was the detailed menu. Service was also excellent. A very enjoyable evening with no negatives. Will be back.
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JulieW
Perthshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, really nice setting, food was fabulous! Definitely go back again!
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Deirdre
Dublin12 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Staff were great but unfortunately the food was only ok. The veg was cold and overall my dish not at level of what you’d expect eating out. My husband’s went for vegetarian dish and he was happier with his.
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OpenTable Diner
Gloucestershire1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food Excellent, Atmosphere Excellent, Value for money excellent, service almost excellent… everything perfect up till payment… took too long to wait for payment my partner left to see a friend outside and I was left waiting to pay for our excellent overall experience. Overall Excellent experience thank you
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FAQs

Mharsanta offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Mharsanta also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0141 552 9900.

Mharsanta is rated 4.5 stars by 1231 OpenTable diners.

Mharsanta does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.