Latest reviews for Restaurants in Glasgow, United Kingdom

Pancho Villa's - Good late lunch deals. food fine by Wdyclaranet

Wdyclaranet — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:02:06 +0000

Review by Wdyclaranet

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 0141 552 7737

Website: http://www.panchovillas.co.uk

Although not up to it's edinburgh version, this is still a good mexican given the lack of them in the town.

Tend to catch the tail end of thier lunch deals at 5.30 and they are good value and have never been disapointed.
Although not up to it's edinburgh version, this is still a good mexican given the lack of them in the town.

Tend to catch the tail end of thier lunch deals at 5.30 and they are good value and have never been disapointed.

Asia Style - by Wdyclaranet

Wdyclaranet — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:48:57 +0000

Review by Wdyclaranet

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 0141 332 8828

Tags: takeaway, asian

Looks like a dodgy cafe from outside. But don't let the formica tables plastic table cloths worry you. some of the best Chinese/Malay food anywhere. portions too huge so share them two dishes between three still left plenty.

love it !!Looks like a dodgy cafe from outside. But don't let the formica tables plastic table cloths worry you. some of the best Chinese/Malay food anywhere. portions too huge so share them two dishes between three still left plenty.

love it !!

Mother India - Very good indian haut cusine. by Wdyclaranet

Wdyclaranet — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:37:32 +0000

Review by Wdyclaranet

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 0141 221 1663

Tags: indian, lively, expensive

Just to balance the dodgy review below (see comment). This used to be the best indian in town before it's off shoot , wee curry shop, took the mantle for me.

Dishes are off the wall, non standard, indian fusion foodand the standard is always high. Always good for a change from the standard fare.

If I'd one fault it's that it's dificult to share food between diners, sometime of the charm in indian food, as the food is often plated up rather than on serving dishes. But it's a minor fault.

p.s. Always clean from the times I've been there.Just to balance the dodgy review below (see comment). This used to be the best indian in town before it's off shoot , wee curry shop, took the mantle for me.

Dishes are off the wall, non standard, indian fusion foodand the standard is always high. Always good for a change from the standard fare.

If I'd one fault it's that it's dificult to share food between diners, sometime of the charm in indian food, as the food is often plated up rather than on serving dishes. But it's a minor fault.

p.s. Always clean from the times I've been there.

The Wee Curry Shop - Consistantly the best in the town by Wdyclaranet

Wdyclaranet — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:14:57 +0000

Review by Wdyclaranet

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 0141 353 0777

Tags: indian, lively, expensive

Don't know what happened to the last reviewer or whether they have an agenda, but The Wee Curry Shop has never failed to delight the many friends and customers I've brought there over the years. The most recent last week had 5 curry fans from Birmingham raving about the quality of the food. It's simple but just tastes fresh and full of flavour. Veggie options were excelent too with the mutter paneer a standout.

I eat out a lot with work and across a wide variety of restaurants and food types and would rate this the best Indian food by some margin and for value for money, best restaurant full stop. Don't come for the decor though and it is tiny so best to book.

Don't know what happened to the last reviewer or whether they have an agenda, but The Wee Curry Shop has never failed to delight the many friends and customers I've brought there over the years. The most recent last week had 5 curry fans from Birmingham raving about the quality of the food. It's simple but just tastes fresh and full of flavour. Veggie options were excelent too with the mutter paneer a standout.

I eat out a lot with work and across a wide variety of restaurants and food types and would rate this the best Indian food by some margin and for value for money, best restaurant full stop. Don't come for the decor though and it is tiny so best to book.

The Granary - The Granary by Smithsj

Smithsj — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:18:13 +0000

Review by Smithsj

Rating: 4.00

Tags: relaxed, crowded, friendly

Set at the road fork of Pollockshaws Road and Kilmarnock road this pub/restaurant is ideal for anyone living in the area, it offers real ales alongside the normal draught and also offers a range of cocktails. Unlike most bars in Shawlands they actually serve tenants as well. Set over two levels and two bar areas there is plenty of seating for both diners and sociable drinkers alike, and the different areas means that even this large busy pub can feel intimate and cosy when you are enjoying a quite drink and a catch up. The food is excellent with many of the recipes having a traditional Scottish feel.Set at the road fork of Pollockshaws Road and Kilmarnock road this pub/restaurant is ideal for anyone living in the area, it offers real ales alongside the normal draught and also offers a range of cocktails. Unlike most bars in Shawlands they actually serve tenants as well. Set over two levels and two bar areas there is plenty of seating for both diners and sociable drinkers alike, and the different areas means that even this large busy pub can feel intimate and cosy when you are enjoying a quite drink and a catch up. The food is excellent with many of the recipes having a traditional Scottish feel.

Thai Fountain - Thai Fountain by lmcturk

lmcturk — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:26:04 +0000

Review by lmcturk

Rating: 1.00

Tags: thai, romantic, expensive

This was one of my favourite restaurants when I studied in Glasgow between 1998 - 2002. When I returned in Feb08 I was grossly disappointed with the food. The red thai curry the only thing I would class as edible, everything else was almost tasteless. Also, the staff reacted very poorly to my constructive feedback. I would not recommend this and will never be returning. :-(This was one of my favourite restaurants when I studied in Glasgow between 1998 - 2002. When I returned in Feb08 I was grossly disappointed with the food. The red thai curry the only thing I would class as edible, everything else was almost tasteless. Also, the staff reacted very poorly to my constructive feedback. I would not recommend this and will never be returning. :-(

Nankusa - Nankusa by monkeycat

monkeycat — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:06:53 +0000

Review by monkeycat

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 0141 332 6303

Tags: japanese, business, good value

Visited early evening, around 6pm on a weekday. Very quiet, just a few others there whilst we dined. Lovely building, and interior space, a smaller bar/entry spcae opens into a large-ish vaulted dining area. Staff were very polite and very attentive. We had starters and mains, a selection of sashimi, tempura, gyoza, and noodle courses for our mains. The food was ok, sometimes good. The sashimi was very disappointing, i have this whenever availble at japanese restaurants and here the assortment and portion was far too meagre compared to what other restaurants give. The tempura was good, a little too greasy, but ok, the noodles were cooked perfectly and the veg etc also cooked perfectly, though the sauce was rather flat and reliant on salt for its flavour, lacking depth. Drinks were chilled and perfect though. Although plum wine, the lady's favourite seemed only available by the bottle not glass :-(â¬¨Overrall a 7/10. Surroundings and staff great, but food a bit lacking, marginally better than some japanese places, but nowhere near as good as i know japanese food can be. Also too many dishes on the menu, they would be far better doing less better than more and compromising on quality.â¬¨Lastly the toilets, only the ladies' visited, and apparently were shabby and no toilet paper at all!Visited early evening, around 6pm on a weekday. Very quiet, just a few others there whilst we dined. Lovely building, and interior space, a smaller bar/entry spcae opens into a large-ish vaulted dining area. Staff were very polite and very attentive. We had starters and mains, a selection of sashimi, tempura, gyoza, and noodle courses for our mains. The food was ok, sometimes good. The sashimi was very disappointing, i have this whenever availble at japanese restaurants and here the assortment and portion was far too meagre compared to what other restaurants give. The tempura was good, a little too greasy, but ok, the noodles were cooked perfectly and the veg etc also cooked perfectly, though the sauce was rather flat and reliant on salt for its flavour, lacking depth. Drinks were chilled and perfect though. Although plum wine, the lady's favourite seemed only available by the bottle not glass :-(â¬¨Overrall a 7/10. Surroundings and staff great, but food a bit lacking, marginally better than some japanese places, but nowhere near as good as i know japanese food can be. Also too many dishes on the menu, they would be far better doing less better than more and compromising on quality.â¬¨Lastly the toilets, only the ladies' visited, and apparently were shabby and no toilet paper at all!

Red Deer - Red Deer by royster9

royster9 — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:18:19 +0000

Review by royster9

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 0845 11 26 003

Website: http://www.innkeeperslodge.com/lodgedetail.asp?lid

This is one of those restaurants that is attached to an Innkeepers Lodge Hotel and so is frequented during the week largely by business people. My visits have mainly been at the weekends with family or friends. The place itself is very welcoming especially if it is a winters day and you can sit next to the open fire. The menu has plenty of choices for everyone and will suit all tastes and appetites. On all occasions the staff have been pleasent and welcoming when ordering food which is done by noting your table number and placing your order at the bar. There are only 2 downsides - the toilets are upstairs and the portions could be increased to match thoses when it first opened. Other than that excellent food and a decent price.This is one of those restaurants that is attached to an Innkeepers Lodge Hotel and so is frequented during the week largely by business people. My visits have mainly been at the weekends with family or friends. The place itself is very welcoming especially if it is a winters day and you can sit next to the open fire. The menu has plenty of choices for everyone and will suit all tastes and appetites. On all occasions the staff have been pleasent and welcoming when ordering food which is done by noting your table number and placing your order at the bar. There are only 2 downsides - the toilets are upstairs and the portions could be increased to match thoses when it first opened. Other than that excellent food and a decent price.

The Dovecote - by royster9

royster9 — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:55:18 +0000

Review by royster9

Rating: 3.00This restaurant is part of the Beefeater chain and to be honest it hadn't had particularly good reviews from friends. However my in-laws visited it one night and the following Sunday we visited the place ourselves. The inside is very well laid out with a decent amount of room between tables - always important if it is a romantic occasion. There were no particular offers on at the time of our visit so we used the main menu. 4 adult and 2 kids all ordering different items and we can have no complaints about the food or the quantity. The service was good however the down side was the cost which was particulary expensive when compared when other restaurants in the area.This restaurant is part of the Beefeater chain and to be honest it hadn't had particularly good reviews from friends. However my in-laws visited it one night and the following Sunday we visited the place ourselves. The inside is very well laid out with a decent amount of room between tables - always important if it is a romantic occasion. There were no particular offers on at the time of our visit so we used the main menu. 4 adult and 2 kids all ordering different items and we can have no complaints about the food or the quantity. The service was good however the down side was the cost which was particulary expensive when compared when other restaurants in the area.

China Buffet King - Best buffet in town by jackie36

jackie36 — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:08:48 +0000

Review by jackie36

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 0141 333 1788

Tags: chinese, lively, cheap eat

china buffet king is an excellent restaurant the food is delicious and there is plenty to choose from,eating as much as you like is definitely value for money.china buffet king is an excellent restaurant the food is delicious and there is plenty to choose from,eating as much as you like is definitely value for money.

Pizza Hut - Pizza Hut by royster9

royster9 — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:06:53 +0000

Review by royster9

Rating: 3.00

Tags: italian, cheap eat, crowded

Pizza Hut - what can be said? This is always a good bet when the family are hungry and want to eat out. We've visited this on numerous occasions and can have no complaints. The staff are helpful although then can be a bit rushed off their feet during the busy times which can be frustrating if you want to order quickly. The buffet is always value for money and provides enough choice for the majority of people and even manages to balance the healthy option from the salad bar. The main attraction for the kids is the Ice Cream Factory. And even better is that until the end of October 2008 you can use Tesco Deals tokens.Pizza Hut - what can be said? This is always a good bet when the family are hungry and want to eat out. We've visited this on numerous occasions and can have no complaints. The staff are helpful although then can be a bit rushed off their feet during the busy times which can be frustrating if you want to order quickly. The buffet is always value for money and provides enough choice for the majority of people and even manages to balance the healthy option from the salad bar. The main attraction for the kids is the Ice Cream Factory. And even better is that until the end of October 2008 you can use Tesco Deals tokens.

Puccini - Puccini by royster9

royster9 — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:58:59 +0000

Review by royster9

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 01236 737 621

Website: www.puccini-cumbernauld.co.uk

Tags: italian, good value, romantic

Being a couple that don't get out much although that it more to do with loving being with our kids rather than anything else we managed to sneak in a meal here just after Valentines Day. Having decided at the last minute to organise and having no joy with anywhere in Glasgow we stayed local and they were able to fit us in no problem. The restaurant secluded down an alley off the Main Street and could be easy to miss however once inside the place is warm, welcoming and intimate and the staff were extremly helpful and pleasant. The food though was the best bit and we have never enjoyed a meal so much and were pleasantly surprised when the bill arrived. This is the place to go if you want quality flavoursome food and don't want to break the bank to do it.Being a couple that don't get out much although that it more to do with loving being with our kids rather than anything else we managed to sneak in a meal here just after Valentines Day. Having decided at the last minute to organise and having no joy with anywhere in Glasgow we stayed local and they were able to fit us in no problem. The restaurant secluded down an alley off the Main Street and could be easy to miss however once inside the place is warm, welcoming and intimate and the staff were extremly helpful and pleasant. The food though was the best bit and we have never enjoyed a meal so much and were pleasantly surprised when the bill arrived. This is the place to go if you want quality flavoursome food and don't want to break the bank to do it.

Di Maggio's Pizzeria - Lovely lively place by chrismac

chrismac — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:26:57 +0000

Review by chrismac

Rating: 4.00

Tags: italian, crowded, good value

Di Maggio's is a great Italian, a short detour down a signposted lane from the busy Byres Road. It is, like Di Maggio's other branches, quite tightly packed with the maximum number of tables, so perhaps not the best place for planning a secret plot or an intimate marriage proposal. It tends to be busy during evenings and weekends, a sign of its popularity. The staff have always been friendly and funny and the service pretty good. It's not haut cuisine, but the menu is extensive, including vegetarian options and interesting salads. I have found the food to be consistently good and it's all pretty good value.Di Maggio's is a great Italian, a short detour down a signposted lane from the busy Byres Road. It is, like Di Maggio's other branches, quite tightly packed with the maximum number of tables, so perhaps not the best place for planning a secret plot or an intimate marriage proposal. It tends to be busy during evenings and weekends, a sign of its popularity. The staff have always been friendly and funny and the service pretty good. It's not haut cuisine, but the menu is extensive, including vegetarian options and interesting salads. I have found the food to be consistently good and it's all pretty good value.

Grassroots - Nice veggie bites by Lin

Lin — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:25:01 +0000

Review by Lin

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 0141 333 0534

Website: http://www.grassrootsorganic.com

Tags: vegetarian, takeaway, good value

This is s veggie and vegan cafe serving very tasty food. I am neither but do like to eat veggie food from time to time and this is the best place for it. There is a selection of meals - breakfast/brunch stuff as well as more main meal options, sandwiches and lots of nice salads. It can get busy and as the space is quite small it can feel a little cramped but you can see why it is so popular. They are very welcoming to children and there are high chairs available. It is around the corner from the Grassroots shop where you can find a great selection of health and organic goodies.This is s veggie and vegan cafe serving very tasty food. I am neither but do like to eat veggie food from time to time and this is the best place for it. There is a selection of meals - breakfast/brunch stuff as well as more main meal options, sandwiches and lots of nice salads. It can get busy and as the space is quite small it can feel a little cramped but you can see why it is so popular. They are very welcoming to children and there are high chairs available. It is around the corner from the Grassroots shop where you can find a great selection of health and organic goodies.

The Art Lovers' Cafe - Contemporary Scottish by Lin

Lin — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 23:30:17 +0000

Review by Lin

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 0141 353 4779.

Tags: lively, british, expensive

We have visited this cafe quite a few times and it has never failed to please. The menu is changing all the time to allow for seasonal Scottish produce and the result is a contemporary and interesting and well thought out menu. The place looks elegant and crisp but not at all stuffy and very child friendly with high chairs and there is even a kids menu! It is situated on the ground floor level of the House for an Art Lover - a house made to Charles Rennie Mackintosh's designs and drawings and definitely worth a visit. In the grounds next to it there is a nice walled garden and behind the house a fantastic kids playground which always reminds me of (if it existed) of how the rest of Tellytubbyland would look like.We have visited this cafe quite a few times and it has never failed to please. The menu is changing all the time to allow for seasonal Scottish produce and the result is a contemporary and interesting and well thought out menu. The place looks elegant and crisp but not at all stuffy and very child friendly with high chairs and there is even a kids menu! It is situated on the ground floor level of the House for an Art Lover - a house made to Charles Rennie Mackintosh's designs and drawings and definitely worth a visit. In the grounds next to it there is a nice walled garden and behind the house a fantastic kids playground which always reminds me of (if it existed) of how the rest of Tellytubbyland would look like.

Wagamama - Best noodles by Lin

Lin — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:03:47 +0000

Review by Lin

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 0141 229 1468

Website: http://www.wagamama.com

Tags: japanese, lively, good value

Yes it is a part of a big chain but to me Wagamama never fails to please. Hubby and I have been eating here for years and our son adores it too. The food is very fresh, staff friendly and helpful and the whole place very child friendly with clip on high chairs, kids menu and crayons and paper to draw on. Over the years we have tried food across the whole menu and now have firm favourites such as yasai curry and ginger chicken udon in the mains and duck gyoza (crispy dumpling) and tori kara age (crispy marinated chicken) in the side dishes section. The specials menu changes seasonally and it makes a nice change if you are a regular. The juices are fantastic too - they use whole fruit in their juice machine with lovely flavour combos. Kids menu is well thought off and fantastic value for money with a choice of meals and ice cream for Â£1. The dessert menu is quite nice too.Yes it is a part of a big chain but to me Wagamama never fails to please. Hubby and I have been eating here for years and our son adores it too. The food is very fresh, staff friendly and helpful and the whole place very child friendly with clip on high chairs, kids menu and crayons and paper to draw on. Over the years we have tried food across the whole menu and now have firm favourites such as yasai curry and ginger chicken udon in the mains and duck gyoza (crispy dumpling) and tori kara age (crispy marinated chicken) in the side dishes section. The specials menu changes seasonally and it makes a nice change if you are a regular. The juices are fantastic too - they use whole fruit in their juice machine with lovely flavour combos. Kids menu is well thought off and fantastic value for money with a choice of meals and ice cream for Â£1. The dessert menu is quite nice too.

Ichiban Noodle Cafe - Great lunch time spot by Lin

Lin — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:13:01 +0000

Review by Lin

Rating: 4.00

Tags: japanese, good value, lively

This is a really nice noodle bar and quite authentic. The place always looks clean and the food is very fresh and made on the premises. Extensive menu includes multitude of rice dishes and noodle broths as well as really nice sushi. Great vegetarian, meat and seafood choices. During Mon to Fri lunchtime you can also enjoy a main dish and side dish combo for Â£6.90 from a set menu. The main menu has more choice including fantastic vegetable and prawn tempura with a really nice dipping sauce. There is no separate kids menu but you can order kids portions of most dishes. There is another branch in the West end which is more spacious and easier for buggies (no stairs).This is a really nice noodle bar and quite authentic. The place always looks clean and the food is very fresh and made on the premises. Extensive menu includes multitude of rice dishes and noodle broths as well as really nice sushi. Great vegetarian, meat and seafood choices. During Mon to Fri lunchtime you can also enjoy a main dish and side dish combo for Â£6.90 from a set menu. The main menu has more choice including fantastic vegetable and prawn tempura with a really nice dipping sauce. There is no separate kids menu but you can order kids portions of most dishes. There is another branch in the West end which is more spacious and easier for buggies (no stairs).

TGI Fridays - TGI Fridays by Lin

Lin — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:17:05 +0000

Review by Lin

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 0141 221 6996

Website: http://www.tgifridays.com

Tags: american, crowded, lively

After my husband raving for years how good TGI Fridays burgers were (which he tried in a branch in another city) one day we finally decided to visit this branch to test this out myself. I was personally not so impressed. Although the staff were very helpful and friendly the food in my opinion wasn't that great - standard burger bar stuff only much more expensive. Hubby did also say that it wasn't that good this time around. We had to wait quite a while for it to arrive and then the food was not very hot. It was very busy when we visited so we must be in minority but we won't be going back again.After my husband raving for years how good TGI Fridays burgers were (which he tried in a branch in another city) one day we finally decided to visit this branch to test this out myself. I was personally not so impressed. Although the staff were very helpful and friendly the food in my opinion wasn't that great - standard burger bar stuff only much more expensive. Hubby did also say that it wasn't that good this time around. We had to wait quite a while for it to arrive and then the food was not very hot. It was very busy when we visited so we must be in minority but we won't be going back again.

Sisters Restaurant - Right by the train station by SidTrusted

SidTrusted — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:40:17 +0000

Review by SidTrusted

Rating: 3.00

Tags: relaxed, good value, brasserie

Wonderful to have this kind of quality restaurant in an area that is pretty short on good eateries. We last visited in November, with children, including a small baby. Staff couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. The decor feels a bit on the claustrophobic side, but that may just be because there are just velux windows. There is outside seating, but have never had the chance to try (or the weather :-)

We were eating from the pre-theatre menu, and felt while the price was good, portions were really very small. Food was lovely and fresh.Wonderful to have this kind of quality restaurant in an area that is pretty short on good eateries. We last visited in November, with children, including a small baby. Staff couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. The decor feels a bit on the claustrophobic side, but that may just be because there are just velux windows. There is outside seating, but have never had the chance to try (or the weather :-)

We were eating from the pre-theatre menu, and felt while the price was good, portions were really very small. Food was lovely and fresh.

Left Bank - Lunch at left bank by SidTrusted

SidTrusted — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:59:52 +0000

Review by SidTrusted

Rating: 3.00Not for those in a hurry - took two hours for a simple lunch. Tapas style choices, mains or lights available. Salt and pepper squid was tasty, but my left bank salad had beans that weren't good :-( A bit on the pricey side for lunch, but will probably be popular with the straivaigin set.
Modern wood and leather interior. A few people in with kids and that seemed ok, though didn't spot any high chairs.Not for those in a hurry - took two hours for a simple lunch. Tapas style choices, mains or lights available. Salt and pepper squid was tasty, but my left bank salad had beans that weren't good :-( A bit on the pricey side for lunch, but will probably be popular with the straivaigin set.
Modern wood and leather interior. A few people in with kids and that seemed ok, though didn't spot any high chairs.