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Rioja, Glasgow, Glasgow City

Rioja

4 (40)
£25 and under
Spanish
115 Hope St, Glasgow, Glasgow City G2 6LL

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to Rioja Glasgow, where the vibrant flavours of Spain come to life in the heart of the city. Step into our cozy Spanish tapas bar and immerse yourself in a culinary journey of delicious small plates and a carefully curated selection of Rioja wines. Whether you're savouring classic dishes like patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo or exploring modern twists on Spanish favourites, our warm and inviting atmosphere is the perfect setting for sharing great food and creating unforgettable memories. Join us at Rioja Glasgow and experience the true taste of Spain right here in Scotland. ¡Salud!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Kitchen Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 40 people are saying

Rioja 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

4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Innovative

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Hot spot

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Romantic

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Lively

  • Glasgow

    Innovative

  • Glasgow

    Hot spot

  • Glasgow

    Great for fine wines

  • Glasgow

    Romantic

  • Glasgow

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rioja offers a delightful tapas experience with "excellent food" and "great service." Patrons appreciate the "authentic Spanish tapas" and "great portion sizes." The ambiance is inviting, though some find the lighting too dim. Staff are "friendly and attentive," enhancing the overall dining experience. While there are occasional service hiccups, Rioja's "tasty food" and vibrant atmosphere make it a must-visit.

40 Reviews
  1. Wendy

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed dinner! The food was lovely and staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.

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  2. Fiona

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely lunch great quality food and good service. Reasonable price too.

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  3. eve

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, great portion size and everything tasted delicious. The service was also great.

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  4. Kathryn

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Rioja Finnieston was our favourite restaurant so we were excited to try the new location, but it was nowhere near the same standard. Some dishes tasted good (paella in particular but was undercooked), others were average at best. The black pudding parcels were very disappointing and the croquettes were lukewarm. Overall we were pretty disappointed with the experience, unfortunately.

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  5. Neave

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited Rioja for lunch this week and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The food was delicious, and great value for money. The service was great and the restaurant was lovely inside. Would definitely visit again and recommend to others!

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  6. Natasha

    Malta2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We booked for a table of four and were seated upstairs, the initial (Romanian) waiter was lovely, very welcoming and chatty. We assumed being a Spanish tapas bar, and given that the menu was initially written in Spanish (with the English in smaller print below) that the serving staff would either speak some Spanish or at very least know the menu in Spanish. This was not the case, the initial waiter spoke some Spanish but after that no one else spoke any Spanish which struck us as odd given the set up. Not a major issues just thought it a little strange. This aside the food was excellent, we actually live in Spain and the food was very authentic well done and easy and we would recommend based on this alone. We ordered crispy chicken dog nuts (spicy) but good, mini green peppers (very authentic), homemade meat ball (very good indeed), crispy squid (not overcooked and very good) , mixed Spanish meats. All food was very good indeed very happy and would recommend a visit if you like authentic Spanish tapas!

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  7. Michelle

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and great service. Will recommend and will return!

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  8. Christine

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This was my first time in the restaurant and initially everything seemed fine ,however the manager was not the best at looking after his customers in fact a couple left after 15 minutes as they had not been asked if they wanted a drink. He was not the best at looking after his staff either ,one of the waitress wasn’t feeling well and was coughing all the time and asked to go home . Reluctantly he let her go home and we felt really sorry for the rest of his staff. The food was delicious and we took the rest of our food home the waitress boxed it up for us the waitresses and the young guy who took our drinks order at the start of the night were really nice and attentive. Your manager became our main topic of conversation and that shouldn’t have been the case.

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  9. James

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyable experience at this new tapas restaurant. Seated in smallish dining area upstairs - tables are small. Good choice of tapas options, all food was tasty and portion sizes larger than expected. The prices are very fair - less than similar type restaurants. The staff were professional, attentive and friendly. My only issue was the music - wouldn't have been my choice - but that's just a personal thing. On the list to return!

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  10. Henry

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and great service. I will definitely be back.

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Rioja is rated 4 stars by 40 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 20 times today
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115 Hope St, Glasgow, Glasgow City G2 6LL

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Glasgow
  • Hours of operation
    Kitchen Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Latin / Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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