The Best Local Restaurants in Glasgow

Explore the best local restaurants in Glasgow. From Scottish cuisine to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best places for every food lover. Savor traditional Scottish dishes at Tibo, enjoy fresh pasta at Te Seba or spice things up with flavorful Indian food at Little Curry House. Discover these and many more local favorites for a delicious dining experience in Glasgow.

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Brewhaus

Beer gardens and dogs

"Brewhaus" in Glasgow is a West End pub (used to be a church) best known as the venue for the infamous glass over the balcony scene in Trainspotting...

Bars

Restaurants

Scott

Walker

Apr 20, 2025

OCHO

Cosy canal cafe

"OCHO" in Glasgow is a little cafe on a corner of an 1851 warehouse building. It's a perfect spot for brunches and lunch breaks - I love the homemade soup!

Restaurants

Snacks

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Carpenzano

Apr 20, 2025

Glasgow Art Club

Artists' gallery and club

The "Glasgow Art Club" (est 1867) is a gallery, venue, restaurant, bar & studio space used by established Scottish artists. I myself am an Artist member...

Art & culture

Coffee & tea

Restaurants

Scott

Walker

Apr 20, 2025

Little Curry House

Cute Indian eatery

"Little Curry House" Glasgow is an immensely popular little Indian restaurant. The walls are covered in dark wood. Try the Chicken Tikka Makhni w/ walnuts!

Restaurants

Phoebe

Allison

Apr 9, 2025

Yippon

Asian cafe

"Yippon" in Glasgow not only makes great sushi and hot foods, but also amazing ice cream -- have you ever tried charcoal flavor? Here, you can...

Coffee & tea

Restaurants

Phoebe

Allison

Apr 9, 2025

Cafe Strange Brew

Local & cosy

"Cafe Strange Brew" is not to be passed if you find yourself on this side of Glasgow. Their increasingly popular matcha lattes make me come back for more.

Coffee & tea

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Morrison

Apr 9, 2025

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The Best Local Restaurants in Glasgow

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Restaurants

Caterina

Ηelene

You?

Debbie

Gill

Fraser

Phoebe

Scott

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Caterina

Ηelene

You?

Debbie

Gill

Fraser

Phoebe

Scott

Brewhaus

Beer gardens and dogs

Scott

Walker

OCHO

Cosy canal cafe

Caterina

Carpenzano

Glasgow Art Club

Artists' gallery and club

Scott

Walker

Little Curry House

Cute Indian eatery

Phoebe

Allison

Yippon

Asian cafe

Phoebe

Allison

Cafe Strange Brew

Local & cosy

Debbie

Morrison

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