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Name: Rioja
Address: 1116 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G3 8TD
Telephone: 0141 357 3277
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.1

Rioja

4.1

1032 Reviews

£26 to £40

Spanish

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Rioja are delighted to introduce our new restaurant concept, headed up by Catalonian Michelin-starred chef Miguel Angel Mayor. Our 60-seat restaurant in the heart of Finnieston, will keep it's focus on tapas dining, but it's sense of fun and mischief will remain. Chef Miguel will showcase a gastronomic vision that is-ever expanding and knows no borders. The menu will constantly evolve and Miguel and his team will use innovative techniques in respect of the produce sourced.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
0141 357 3277
Website
http://riojafinnieston.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Miguel Angel Mayor

Location
1116 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8TD
Neighborhood
Glasgow
Parking details
None
Public transit
Exhibition Centre (Glasgow)‎ train station a short walk away<br /><br />Bus 100 stop Finnieston
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Patatas Bravas£6.50
fried potatoes – brava sauce – aioli foam
Albondigas en Salsa Española£10.50
beef meatballs – Spanish sauce
Croquetas de Jamon£6.50
traditional spanish ham croquettes
Bomba de la Barceloneta£7.00
breaded aged beef shin – brava sauce – aioli
Chistorra con Patatas a la Sidra£9.50
chistorra chorizo cooked in cider – potatoes
Flamenquin£8.50
fried chicken breast – spanish ham – cheese
Jamon Iberico Guijuelo, Salamanca£15.00
spanish jamon Iberico from Guijuelo – Salamanca
Costilla de Cerdo al Ajillo£12.50
garlic pork ribs – mini carrots

Tortillas - Spanish Omelette

Tortilla de Patata£8.50
traditional potato tortilla
Tortilla de Patata y Chorizo£9.00
potato tortilla – chorizo
Tortilla del Dia£8.50
tortilla of the day

Del Mar - From the Sea

Ostra al Natural£4.00
Loch Fyne oysters
Gambas al Ajillo£12.00
prawns – chilli oil – paprika
Pulpo a la Gallega£12.00
octopus – potatoes – paprika
Lubina a la Moruna en Tempura£9.50
North Coast Scottish sea bass tempura

Nuestros Bocadillos - In Bread

Bocadillo de Calamares£7.00
fried squid sandwich – spicy sauce
Burguer de Carrilleras£7.50
mini pork cheek burger
Mc Chicken Wings a la Catalana£7.50
chicken wings sandwich – spinach – pine nuts

De la Huerta - From the Land

Canelones de Verduras£8.00
vegetable cannelloni
Escalivada£7.50
roasted aubergine – onion – red peppers – E.V.O.O
Pimientos de Padron£7.50
padron peppers
Ensalada de Tomate y Setas al Ajillo£7.50
tomato salad – garlic mushrooms
Berenjena en Tempura con Miel de Caña£7.50
tempura aubergine – honey

What 1,032 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

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1,032 Reviews

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GeorgeR
Glasgow
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Booked this in November and find out the night before our booking that it was closed indefinitely. No communication from restaurant regarding the booking
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ChrisT
Aberdeen
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
This restaurant has closed down. We were not informed of this by them or Open Table. As we had been given vouchers for a Xmas present, we tried to contact them for a refund which was very reluctantly given. Do not visit any of the restaurants in this chain
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MarianneM
Glasgow
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and wine, with a very good value for money lunch menu. Really loved the croquettes and Spanish omelette, although it was all delicious. We'll be back for sure!
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DonaldR
Glasgow
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Was not a great experience. Six course tapas. We got 3 to share told was our first four ?? . Feeling we got since last time was money saving menu. Disappointing, waitress was excellent! Overall experience was not good a much poorer food experience than last time which was fantastic. Honestly I fear for the future. Sorry 😞
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HelenM
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
This is a lovely place to eat, staff are warm and friendly, atmosphere relaxed and informal. food was excellent - highly recommend
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Papazulu
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service in a great location. Will be back.
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NeilC
Glasgow
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
Restaurant was busy which I will put down to the poor service and been given the wrong orders, my previous experience of a Tapas restaurant is that all dishes should be served together as opposed to individually, which resulted in my guest and I trying to work out who ordered what. One waiter was running about with a plate of patatas bravas looking for the customer who had ordered them, when he asked if I would like to take them off his hands I presumed it was a freebie, but I ended up getting charged for them, I’ve been in other Tapas restaurants in Glasgow and this one really needs to do a lot of work to catch-up with them.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The whole experience was fabulous. Lovely place. Great food. Superb wine all served by efficient & friendly wait staff
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RobW
Manchester
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very nice food and friendly staff though quite expensive for what is was
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AliceC
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and drinks, service was great too, thank you!
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JoannaM
Glasgow
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
First time trying here and was disappointed. Staff were lovely and friendly and the restaurant itself is beautifully decorated. The food let it down, we ordered bombas and they arrived cold as well as the chorizo in cider. On the menu, the dishes seem extremely appealing however we weren’t impressed by the flavours of the dishes and how they were executed. Such a shame as we had heard good things.
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GordonC
Glasgow
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Lovely place, staff great but restaurant very quiet, maybe only busy at nights
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Paul
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice food with excellent service. Will definitely be back.
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DouglasM
Glasgow
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Sat for 30 minutes. No drinks order let alone any food. So poor.
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George
East Lothian
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
This is the second time that I have been to Rioja in the past few months. First time I was with my Son and at least 4 items on the menu weren't available (But the service was really good). I was here on a Saturday evening and again many items not on the menu (I find this very poor and bad planning on the kitchens part) No Spanish jamon Iberico come on there's no excuse for not having this plus no BBQ octopus to mention an other. My main complaint was the poor quality of the food, the traditional Spanish omelette was bland and over cooked, the GAMBAS AL AJILLO a poor excuse for a dish and prawns under cooked (Someone should be checking the food when it is leaving the kitchen, on a positive note the CROQUETAS DE JAMON were delicious and they do have one of the best red wines available by the glass Ramon Bilbao Mirto. Regarding the service it was very poor, ordered 1 PATATAS BRAVAS got 2 portions and service really slow. Overall a disappointing evening and not what you'd expect from a restaurant on the Finnieston mile (The competition and standards are high). I wont be back but would urge the owners to have a good look at the finer details for I think with a little TLC you could have a great restaurant. G
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JaneyM
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Really great food. Loved every dish we got. Only slight negative was not being told that 2 of the 4 fishes dishes were unavailable ( would have been better to be told BEFORE choosing from menu) Great service otherwise despite V. busy Saturday evening,
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RoryM
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience2
35 mins for first drink to arrive. Average food. Chaotic service.
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JulieO
Glasgow
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience3
Great restaurant, food was delicious but service slightly slow
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Pushkin
Glasgow
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First visit but not the last I think. The food was a bit different to the usual tapas and it was very good. The staff were excellent too. It’s a small restaurant but doesn’t feel small and the atmosphere was very good. All in all a very good visit.
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lynnev
Edinburgh
10 reviews
vip
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience1
Food wasn’t great, not even remotely like Spanish tapas
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LizLovesTapas
Glasgow
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was very good but portions were tiny - certainly not sharing platters. Sea Bass tempura was nicest out of all tapas we ordered. The pardon peppers disappointed because very hot - more like eating hot chillies. Staff were excellent - efficient and friendly
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MichaelD
Dunbartonshire
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience2
Veggie options were mostly tasteless. Certainly little like any Spanish dining experience I’ve experienced. Overall the experience was underwhelming
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DavidH
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
This is a friendly little Tapas style restaurant offering dishes which are really a fusion of Spanish and Scottish cuisine. The menu is balanced and the range of dishes about right. There are also some well priced wines available by the glass or bottle. Ideal for dinner before an evening at the SECC Hydro!
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KarenM
Angus
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Friendly helpful staff, good location, lovely restaurant
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Jules
Warwickshire
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Fab meal, lots of choice, very tasty
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ANDREAR
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a lovely meal!!! Very tasty. The staff were very attentive and helpful. We even managed to get a starter that wasn't on the menu. Thanks so much for a lovely start to a brilliant night out. We shall be back for sure
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Saturdaynightguest
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Portion sizes are very small but the little food we got tasted lovely. House red was lovely and very reasonably priced for a restaurant. Coffee was undrinkable. Would I go back, probably not as feel not great value for money. Service was excellent
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MartaS
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excelent food, nice service, and atmosphere. Highly recommened . But need to be booked in advance.
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MabelD
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nathan looked after us very well and the food was absolutely delicious. It was a very busy Saturday night and the food arrived promptly, nothing seemed like too much hassle. Fantastic venue which deserves so much more recognition!
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Mags
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I'm confused as to why this place is not better rated - the food was delicious, none of these greasy tapas-wannabes that you often come across. Every dish was full of flavour, the patatas bravas were worth fighting over, and even my seafood-averse husband tucked into the Galician octopus. Would definitely go back and save space for the churros.
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JaneW
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brilliant food, it was delicious!!!! great service .Waiters very knowledgeable and friendly.would 100%recommend and visit again
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CLAIREA
Inverness
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic meal and great service. The food was fresh with great flavours.
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Andyp
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was amazing as always and love the menu. Will always be back as the whole experience was a joy. Cannot fault the staff as were very helpful but very busy.
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HazelN
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic lunch and amazing food for special occasion
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VivienP
Glasgow
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Lovely meal but we wished it had all arrived at the same time!
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AngeK
Glasgow
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was fantastic. Love the cocktails and everything we ate was delicious. We were celebrating my daughter’s graduation which I had let the restaurant know about so was a little disappointed that nothing was done to mark that but otherwise fabulous
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BarbaraAitkenhead
Glasgow
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience4
Upstairs was too hot and stuffy and service a little bit slow but staff were very nice. Pot. Bravas very disappointing as they were just chips 🙄 Other food was yummy. Wouldn't stop me going back 🥂
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FionaC
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Loved it here. Food and service outstanding. Only criticism is that the music was a bit loud.
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Carola
Glasgow
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience3
Food really good but service slow and patchy although staff very friendly.
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VickyD
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful food, will definitely be back. Service was very good and quick.
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1116 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8TD

Additional information

Neighborhood
Glasgow
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Exhibition Centre (Glasgow)‎ train station a short walk awayBus 100 stop Finnieston
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Miguel Angel Mayor
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://riojafinnieston.co.uk/
Phone number
0141 357 3277

Rioja

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Snacks - To Start

Pan con Tomate£4.00

Aceitunas£4.50

La Gilda£5.00

Los Boquerones en Vinagre£7.00

Las Anchoas£8.00

Los Clasicos - The Classics

Patatas Bravas£6.50

Albondigas en Salsa Española£10.50

Croquetas de Jamon£6.50

Bomba de la Barceloneta£7.00

Chistorra con Patatas a la Sidra£9.50

Flamenquin£8.50

Jamon Iberico Guijuelo, Salamanca£15.00

Costilla de Cerdo al Ajillo£12.50

Tortillas - Spanish Omelette

Tortilla de Patata£8.50

Tortilla de Patata y Chorizo£9.00

Tortilla del Dia£8.50

Del Mar - From the Sea

Ostra al Natural£4.00

Gambas al Ajillo£12.00

Pulpo a la Gallega£12.00

Lubina a la Moruna en Tempura£9.50

Nuestros Bocadillos - In Bread

Bocadillo de Calamares£7.00

Burguer de Carrilleras£7.50

Mc Chicken Wings a la Catalana£7.50

De la Huerta - From the Land

Canelones de Verduras£8.00

Escalivada£7.50

Pimientos de Padron£7.50

Ensalada de Tomate y Setas al Ajillo£7.50

Berenjena en Tempura con Miel de Caña£7.50

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