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About Di Maggio's (Theatreland)

Di Maggio’s Theatreland is close to Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall and is popular with audience members and performers alike. The restaurant’s proximity to other venues also make Di Maggio’s Theatreland a magnet for cinema and theatre-goers looking to enjoy a pre- or post-show meal.

About Bibimbap West

The sister restaurant of the hit city centre branch, Bibimbap serves up traditional and fusion Korean fare on Partick Bridge Street. The interior is cheerful, with neon lighting and colourful ceiling umbrellas. The airy glass frontage offers a great view of the buzzy street outside.

About Monteiths Bar & Bistro

Open all day, Monteiths Bar & Bistro serves brunch, lunch and gourmet pub meals, as well as Sunday roasts. The interior is stylish and airy with wood panelling, banquette seating and hanging greenery.

You can dine with a view of the open kitchen and watch the chefs busy at work or alternatively, gaze out of the full-length windows. In the bar area, multiple TVs mean that you need never miss a moment of that night’s sporting event.

About Chez Mal - Edinburgh City

Based at the landmark St. Andrew Square, Chez Mal Edinburgh City serves up French-inspired cuisine within Malmaison hotel. The interior is sumptuous, with banquette seating in deep teal velvet, design-led lighting and hanging greenery.

Despite the voguish vibe, the brasserie setting means that it’s all very relaxed too. This means that you can make a beeline here for a casual meal, special occasion dinner or leisurely Sunday lunch.

About Chaakoo Bombay Cafe - West End

Chaakoo Bombay Cafe West End aims to take you back in time to the incredible flavours, smells and atmosphere of a classic Iranian-Indian cafe. The original Bombay cafes were opened by Persian immigrants who came to India in the 19th Century. They were unpretentious dining spots popular for serving a melting pot menu of Iranian grill dishes and Bombay dishes, washed down with classic Irani chai tea. Only 25 still exist in India today, but this new Glasgow addition aims to keep the whole vibe alive and authentic, while throwing in a few added extras. There is also a sister Chakoo restaurant in the city centre.

About Glaschu

Glaschu offers modern Scottish fine dining and a sophisticated bar area in Royal Exchange Square.

Based in the historic Western Club building, the kitchen is run by chef Dion Scott, who honed his skills in Heston Blumenthal’s kitchens. He promises a menu rooted in Scottish history, cuisine and cooking, with added International influences.

The dishes make the most of local produce, including Gigha halibut and Loch Tay trout from local fishmonger Bernard Corrigan; crustaceans and oysters from Finnieston’s Stuart Wilson, and beef from Lanarkshire farms.

About Sangria Restaurant

Promising ‘Spain on your doorstep’, Sangria Tapas Bar is a rustic, taverna-style restaurant with stone walls, wooden tables and vibrant splashes of red.

Beyond tapas, you can sample an extensive menu of Spanish classics influenced by popular modern cuisine, plus a few signature dishes as well. There is also a fair range of veggie and gluten-free options.

About Divans Darbar

Divans Darbar is an authentic licensed Indian restaurant that prides itself on great service. The team’s vision is to offer up a distinctive dining experience featuring fresh and unique flavours. Diners can choose from a combination of classic curries, regional specialities and pan-Asian cuisine.

About Raunak Raseeli India

Tucked away up a cobbled residential street in St. George’s Cross, Raunak Raseel has the feeling of being a secret find.

The kitchen team are devoted to bringing authentic Indian cooking to the Glasgow curry scene, using only traditional recipes and fresh, wholesome ingredients. The tapas-sized portions give you a chance to sample the wide variety of menu items on offer.

Inside, you will find simple, laidback decor that keeps your attention focused firmly on the flavours on the plate.

About Green Gates Cafe

After the success of its sister restaurant in Stirling, Green Gates is now bringing home-style, regional Indian cuisine to the Merchant City. Situated on Candleriggs, the restaurant offers an intimate, candlelit space with splashes of tartan. Diners can sample flavours from both North and South India, cooked up by a head chef who has trained extensively in India.

About The Duke's Umbrella

The Duke’s Umbrella is a characterful eating and drinking hub that boldly promises ‘the best fish & chips in the country’. The team’s vision is to restore gastropub cuisine to its former glory, giving ingredients the same loving care that fine dining spots do.

Inside, the interior of frondy plants, leather armchairs and pillars has a real vintage colonial feel. So why not order a G&T on the rocks and pretend that you’re a 1930s explorer stopping off for a refreshment before a daring jungle expedition?

About Ralph and Finns

Upmarket brasserie in the city centre
Launched by veteran Glasgow restaurateur Alan Tomkins, Ralph & Finns is a sleek and gleaming 180-seater brasserie & bar on St. Vincent Place. Housed in the former Scottish HQ of the Bank of England, there is a feeling of timeless elegance inside (partly thanks to award-winning designer, Mark Brunjes). Yet playful touches like the parrot wall art show that this dining spot doesn’t take itself too seriously either.

About Van Winkle - West End

A taste of true Kentucky at Charing Cross
After the success of its Barrowlands restaurant, Van Winkle Bourbon, BBQ & Grill is now offering up fresh Kentucky flavours and classic comfort food in the West End.

Inside, the stripped wooden tables and hanging bulbs will whisk you off to a land of bluegrass, moonshine and bourbon on the rocks. On sunnier days, you can soak up the vibe in the beer garden. Your pooch is very welcome too — in fact, there is even a special menu for dogs developed by Ross Allan from the BBC’s Pets‘n’Vets.

About Sannio Italian Restaurant & Bar

Located right across from the King’s Theatre at Charing Cross, Sannio serves up pizzas, pastas, risottos, steaks and seafood with a contemporary twist.

Regional wines and delicious cocktails are also available.

About Derby Lane

With its pink, gold and aqua facade, Derby Lane is a treat for the eye as much as the stomach. And inside you will find an interior that spirits you away to the chic beachy eateries of the Hamptons.

From the canary-yellow chairs to the neon lighting to the pink flamingo art, the vibe is quirky, fun and luxurious. Head here for breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner, or to sample a creative cocktail or three.

About Drinks & Dining (within Ten Hill Place)

Located in a historic part of Edinburgh, just mere moments from the centre of town, Ten Hill Place Hotel is owned by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Inside you’ll find the hotel’s restaurant, Drinks & Dining providing a modern & comfortable space to enjoy a relaxing meal.

The hotel scooped the regional winner at the hotel awards in 2019 for the top informal fine dining hotel.

About Lucali by Andiamo

Lucali by Andiamo serves up traditional and contemporary Italian dishes in an elegantly refurbished, spotlit dining space. Fresh pasta, Neapolitan pizza and classic cocktails are the order of the day.
Also available are varied breakfast and brunch menus, plus a children’s selection.

About Pescado

Pescado is a Spanish tapas bar in Partick. The kitchen brigade are passionate about delivering the flavours of the Mediterranean to Glasgow — most especially the fruits of the sea. The decor is airy and relaxed with a rustically nautical theme that includes ship murals and vintage diving helmets.

About KELP

Kelp serves up sustainable Scottish seafood with a gourmet twist, accompanied by cocktails and seasonal wines. Beautifully presented dishes and vibrant sea-themed art make this a stylish spot to enjoy the best of Scotland’s ocean bounty. That said, those who aren’t a big fan of fish will find choices to suit them too. Outdoor seating is available for finer days.

About Nonna Said

Promising ‘Napoli-style pizzas like you’ve never seen them before’, Nonna Said also serves up delicious cocktails and memorable milkshakes.

Pizzas are decidedly on the no-holds-barred end of things, with a nod to both cult Glasgow cuisine and global flavours.

As all of the above is combined with a mix of 80s graffiti, hip hop beats and retro touches, you can expect a very lively dining experience. Best of all, the late opening hours mean that you never have to miss out on decent post-pub scran.