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Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant, Glasgow,

Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant

4.6 (1309)
£25 and under
Spanish
90 Old Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G3 8PZ

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Elena’s Spanish Bar & Restaurant is Glasgow’s newest and most exciting authentic Northern Spanish dining venue. Your host, Elena from Santander will share her passion for authentic Spanish food & drink; a passion reflected in these awards;
2018 Food Awards Scotland; Best Mediterranean Restaurant
2019 Food Awards Scotland; Best Mediterranean Restaurant
2021 Food Awards Scotland; Best Mediterranean Restaurant
2019 SME Scottish Enterprise Awards; Tapas Restaurant of the Year
2019 Scottish Hospitality Awards; Scottish Restaurant of the Year
2021 Scottish Business Awards: Best Restaurant, Regional Winner
2022 Scottish Business Awards; Best Restaurant, Scottish Winner
Very close to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Kelvin Hall, Glasgow University and Kelvingrove Park.
Cozy interior and sheltered outside area for when the weather permits.
We have an extensive menu, majoring in fresh seafood with a signature dish of Seafood Paella.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Elena dos Reis
  • Private party facilities
    Special occasions, functions and private dining
  • Neighborhood
    Glasgow
  • Parking details
    Free after 6pm and free all day Saturday and Sunday (local restrictions may apply)
  • Public transit
    Close to First bus stops for No.2, No.3 and No 77 (at Kelvingrove Galleries).5 minutes walk from Kelvinhall Underground Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,309 people are saying

Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Loved For

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Glasgow

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Glasgow

    Neighborhood gem

  • Glasgow

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant offers "fantastic food and friendly service" in a vibrant Spanish-inspired atmosphere. Known for "authentic Spanish food," it provides "great value for money" and excellent options for gluten-free dining. The paella and seafood dishes are especially praised. With a "buzzy atmosphere," patrons "will definitely be back."
1,309 Reviews
  1. Shalini

    Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointing experience. Lacklustre presentation, flavours and wine. Won’t be rushing back. Stars are for the really lovely staff.

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  2. Ian

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service informative and welcoming. Menu selection was varied without being over complicated. Food was excellent. Drinks menu offered choice to suit most tastes

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  3. stacey

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointing experience. Food was below average. Brie sticks arrived at the table still frozen in the middle. I suspect all the food was frozen and reheated. Would not return. Waiting staff were very nice though

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  4. Craig

    Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely mouthwatering. Loved every dish, loved the atmosphere and everything about it.

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  5. Suzanne

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time at Elenas. We visited early Friday evening befire a concert and the restaurant was just starting to get busy. Great atmosphere, amazing food and good service. Very welcoming on arrival and the cava mojito cocktails were delicious! Will definitely be back.

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  6. Natalie

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, fresh food and great service from Elena.

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  7. Russell

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience and outstanding food and service

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  8. Laura

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful authentic Spanish tapas. Great selection, everything we ordered was tasty and enjoyable.

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  9. Will

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really liked the informal feel of the place. Tables well spaced out to allow plenty of room. Excellent seafood tapas dishes and padron peppers. Service was good and didn't have to wait long on the food. Smooth silky bottle of Rioja and also not over-priced. Only small disappointment was the size of the tortilla portion- especially given the low cost of the ingredients.

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  10. James

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Service, high quality food [Minimum 50 characters]

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FAQs

Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0141 237 4730.

Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1309 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
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90 Old Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G3 8PZ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Glasgow
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free after 6pm and free all day Saturday and Sunday (local restrictions may apply)
  • Public transit
    Close to First bus stops for No.2, No.3 and No 77 (at Kelvingrove Galleries).5 minutes walk from Kelvinhall Underground Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Elena dos Reis
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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