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Charcoals, Glasgow, Glasgow

Charcoals

4.7
4.7
243 Reviews
£25 and under
Indian
Glasgow may seem far the romantic punjabi region of the indian and subcontinent,yet through charcoals you can enjoy their traditional family dishes prepared with fresh ingredients and cooked before your eyes on our massive charcoal grill
we have achieved in 2012 as follows are details winner of scottish curry awards,maitre d of the year was muhammad ALI , curry club award for glasgow, opentable diner choice awards
your food is looked after by our experienced chefs who produce unique traditional dishes using recipes which have been handed down from father to son for generations

we are now catering for parties e.g. bhirthdays,weddings,office snacks for meeting

we look after our customers as our guests,you wont be dissapointed with our service and quality of food thats our promise.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Indian, European
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 1:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0141 221 9251
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 243 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Best Overall

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Best Food

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Best Service

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Best Value

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Good for business meals

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Good for business meals

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Kid-friendly

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Good for groups

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Healthy

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Glasgow

    Best Overall

  • Glasgow

    Best Food

  • Glasgow

    Best Service

  • Glasgow

    Best Ambiance

  • Glasgow

    Best Value

  • Glasgow

    Good for business meals

  • Glasgow

    Good for business meals

  • Glasgow

    Kid-friendly

  • Glasgow

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Glasgow

    Good for groups

  • Glasgow

    Healthy

  • Glasgow

    Vegetarian-friendly

243 Reviews
  1. jons

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Very good food but somewhat noisy due to background music

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Over from the US for our honeymoon. Our Glaswegian friends recommended Charcoals and we have to say it did not disappoint. Food was fantastic, the service was great and everyone was very attentive. Great flavors and the perfect amount of heat in several of our dishes. Plus we love that they have a philanthropic mission to feed the homeless as well. Put Charcoal on your itinerary!

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  3. SharonP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant found it few months back this is my2nd time Took friends this time they loved it too We had 2 courses set price menu it was £14.95 and great value menu plenty choices we add on Nan bread of couple of £ had few bottles of wine after paying bill the staff gave us an other bottle of wine free of charge 😀so all in all we were delighted with service food and drinks we certainly will be back

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  4. SarahF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, got given extras, pakora etc which were unexpected treats. Staff were very friendly and went out of their way to make birthday boy feel special. Would highly recommend

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  5. TomH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Easily the best Asian restaurant in the city. I have eaten in most curry restaurants in the city but the food in this place tops the lot. The owner is a great host and his staff are attentative as you would expect from a good restaurant.

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  6. KevinW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always outstanding! Chicken was so soft and the service was second to none. Always my favourite restaurant to go to for Indian food

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  7. Matg

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Without the doubt best Indian food that I have had for a long time, can't belive that it has took me so many years to try Charcoals Each dish was fresh, full of flavour and authentic. Service was spot on and relaxing and friendly Without a doubt new favourite place to go

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  8. Mags

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been to this restaurant and reviewed lots of times and never have a bad thing to say about this fabulous restaurant. Once again food was amazing and staff so friendly and helpful. Had a lovely lunch and no urgency for us to leave once finished, happy for us to stay and have another drink. Would highly recommend a visit to this restaurant.

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  9. CherryO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and service is second to none

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  10. ChessyB

    Perthshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Arrived early and was seated right away , great service and food in a very busy restaurant, will return hopefully soon .

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  11. PaulM

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly staff, good service very helpful food was excellent will be back 👍

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  12. AndrewC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    I had the Lamb patia, Keema rice and plain Nan. Excellent flavour good big portion. Friendly enough staff. Comfortable, 4 of us could talk without having to raise our voices. Staff could gave interacted a bit more. Good value for money, will definitely go back.

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  13. SimonS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and Service is excellent. Can get busy towards the weekend. Unreservedly recommended.

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  14. AlexanderP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    First time in the new restaurant. I booked online for 1215 but on arriving couldn’t get in for 20 minutes as the staff were cleaning the floor. This wasn’t too much of a problem as I had plenty time, however had I been pressed for time it would have been . I think Charcoals need to alter the online booking system so that a customer booking a time gets that time, or do the pre opening floor cleaning earlier. The food was excellent and the service very good. My only other slight criticism is that the waiting staff chatted away in their language quite loudly while I was eating. When this happens it always crosses my mind that they may be talking about me ( though I doubt this very much). Overall: Food superb & good friendly service. I would definitely come again.

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  15. DavidM

    Glasgow

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Got to be the best Indian Restaurant in Glasgow! Food and service exceptional. Could not have been made any more welcome by all the staff. Can't wait to visit again!

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  16. GailA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always call in here when in Glasgow, lovely restaurant people and food would recommend

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chickin tikka was amazing,would highly recomend it

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  18. ANDREA

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was 5 star quality. Waiters couldn't do anything more to make this a fabulous experience. Nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely be back!!!!!

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  19. LesleyC

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Booked Charcoals for a family birthday meal. As always the whole experience was fabulous.

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  20. IvanF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First class food and service. I'll definitely be back!

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  21. Chloe

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were outstanding. We had a great experience at Charcoals'.

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  22. StephenS

    Glasgow

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently the best Indian in Glasgow. Service is always exemplary, great food and good value

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  23. Douglas

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First visit to Charcoals since their move from Renfield Street. The new premises is much more roomy than the previous, well decorated, with nice toilets and all over makes for a superior designed restaurant. What hasn't changed though is the food and the service which is still brilliant. Ali and the team produce dishes which are different to any other Indian style restaurant in this Glasgow. Highly recommended, head to Trongate and Charcoals.

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  24. DonnaT

    West Lothian

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely outstanding food best Indian food we’ve been to for a very long time!! Superb

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  25. Allyf2305

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cant fault this restaurant in any way. Food and service were superb Easily one of the best curries my wife and I have had.

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  26. GarethD

    Perthshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service, amazing food and great value for money.

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  27. PhilipW

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    The tandoor meats are great. Beautifully succulent and flavourful. The Chef’s Special: Chicken Tikka Charcoals and Murgh Malai Tikka were both fantastic. However not everything was great. The raita and mango sauces served with the poppadoms were virtually water and tasteless. The naans are hard and dense, very poor. Finally, a member of our group found a small shard of metal, clearly from a can, in his meal (he bit on it). We didn't ask for a discount, we just mentioned it to the waiter. Who barely reacted. Nobody from the kitchen or manager came to apologise or address the concern. We probably won't return to dine in but might order tandoor chicken in future.

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  28. ElizabethM

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent, would go back again, would recommend

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  29. ElaineE

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food,fantastic staff and many thanks for all the extras

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  30. happyeater

    London

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Always try to visit Charcoals when visiting Glasgow. The staff are very friendly and generous and the food is always very special.

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  31. TriciaM

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant food was really nice and tasty staff are very polite would definitely go back

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  32. MatthewG

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent city centre curry house, good food, good service, recommend

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  33. HeatherD

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely restaurant, with very friendly staff, excellent food and a lovely atmosphere. We had the pre theatre and food was so fresh and tasty and such good value . We will def be back again.

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  34. MargaretB

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely magic meal service fantastic hospitality brilliant staff so helpful and friendly can't wait to go back.

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  35. LornaB

    Glasgow

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Lovely authentic curry and warm and welcoming inside ( as it was a very cold day) Tasters ( free) which were veg pakora and some type of bread which was a nice touch. Garlic naan bread however was not too fussed for at all… wasn’t bubbly and crispy with loads of ghee, instead was evenly flat and soft on top. All in all a good meal though!

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  36. RMullen

    Glasgow

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal which we enjoyed before a concert near by. Great service and food was perfect.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our friends were visiting from England and had previously been to the old Charcoal. This was our first visit to the new restaurant. Welcome and service was excellent as always. Menu was varied and covered all tastes. A lovely evening and excellent meal. Will be back soon.

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  38. bruceY

    Angus

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was fresh and as expected - nothing negative for this experience

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  39. andrew

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food excellent, the service was very good, and the staff were lovely very helpful and friendly.

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  40. arch6000

    Glasgow

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday dinner with family, great food, charming service. Thoroughly enjoyable dining experience and great value for money.

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FAQs

Charcoals does offer delivery in partnership with Just Eat.

Charcoals is rated 4.7 stars by 243 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Charcoals

74 Trongate, Glasgow, Glasgow, Glasgow G1 5EP

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Glasgow
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 1:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Indian, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Delivery, View, Wine
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