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A few of the best restaurants in Glasgow
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Let’s explore Glasgow's incredible and diverse culinary scene. If you are moving into Glasgow you are in for a treat! (Please note these are not in any particular order)
Ox and Finch
Located in the Finnieston neighborhood, Ox and Finch is renowned for its innovative small-plate dining concept. The restaurant embraces the concept of sharing and encourages guests to explore a diverse range of flavors. The menu features creative dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world, using locally sourced ingredients. From spiced lamb flatbread to confit duck leg and salted caramel chocolate tart, each dish at Ox and Finch is a culinary masterpiece. The restaurant's tile-backed open kitchen and wines displayed in a huge metal cage adds to the overall dining experience, making it a must-visit for food lovers in Glasgow.
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Image taken from OX and Finch's website
Image taken from The Telegraph. Credit: Chris Watt
The Gannet
Nestled in the vibrant Finnieston district, The Gannet offers a modern take on Scottish cuisine with a focus on seasonality and sustainability. This critically acclaimed restaurant showcases the best of Scotland's larder, featuring dishes that highlight local, organic, and ethically sourced ingredients. The modern menu evolves as the weeks go by while they add playfulness to the cooking and showcase interesting wine pairings. You’ll be able to find dishes like Scotch beef tartare, Highland venison, and pan-roasted North Sea cod. With its stylish decor and warm ambiance, The Gannet provides an elegant setting for a memorable dining experience.
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Bar Soba Mitchell Lane
Located in Central Glasgow, Bar Soba Mitchell Lane is a cocktail bar and restaurant styled like a den but with plenty of space to sit outside. The stylish pan-asian restaurant serves Asian, Thai, Japanese, Chinese Vegan and vegetarian friendly food that is highly rated in websites like DesignMyNight.
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Image taken from Bar Soba's website
Image taken from Cail Bruich's website
Cail Bruich
Since its major renovation in 2017, this Michelin-starred restaurant in the West End combines the best of Scottish ingredients with innovative cooking techniques, resulting in dishes that are both visually stunning and incredibly delicious. The menu evolves with the seasons, showcasing the freshest produce available. Indulge in dishes like hand-dived scallops, Highland venison, or West Coast crab while enjoying the elegant and sophisticated ambiance of Cail Bruich.
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Porter & Rye
Located in the West End, Porter & Rye offers amazing food at great prices. With its industrial, exposed steel and red brick look the restaurant offers a sensational experience perfect for a date or a celebration. The restaurant offers fine aged meats & wild food; seasonal cocktails and selection of great wines.
While there, you must try their very affordable but still amazing beef dripping aged rib-eye burger.
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Porter & Rye. Credit: Chris Artemi