Diners' Choice: Gluten-free-friendly restaurants in Glasgow

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Charcoals

4.9

4.9 (409)

£25 and under

Indian

Glasgow

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Lesley

Dined 3 days ago

Friendly and fast service. Food was delicious and piping hot. Prices good.

Glasgow Bucks Bar - Trongate

4.8

4.8 (2817)

£25 and under

American

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Chicken Liquor Rock N Roll

The best buttermilk fried chicken you have ever tasted!
Buck's is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and bourbon.

We are wheelchair accessible - please let us know if you need wheelchair access or room for a pram when booking your table, to allow our team to find you the most suitable table!

We have live music every Saturday.

We are dog friendly, children under 18 until 10pm and veggie/vegans options available!

Please note;

Sun-Thur, bookings after 9.45pm are for DRINKS only.

Fri/Sat bookings after 10pm are for DRINKS only.

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Robert

Dined today

Food was absolutely beautiful,chicken burgers huge.

Cafe Antipasti

4.8

4.8 (1019)

£25 and under

Italian

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Serving up good value Italian food on Sauchiehall street for 30 years. Independent & family owed and run. Just a quick walk to the Kings theatre!

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Gwyneth

Dined on Apr 24, 2025

Good food, pre theatre menu, great service, very friendly staff, highly recommend it.

Madras Cafe

4.7

4.7 (755)

£25 and under

Indian

Glasgow

About the restaurant

No short cuts. No easy fixes. We aspire to do things the right way. Using recipes that are true to their roots, wholesome natural ingredients, and classical cooking techniques. Our food is actually cooked in our own kitchens, from scratch, by our amazing chefs who absolutely love their jobs and love feeding people!
We offer quality and honest food. Everything we create in our kitchen is sublime, from the textures to the flavours. We aim to enhance and elevate the Indian classics and street food.As nature is generous with her many colours and palate, you will find her in the finely blended flavours in all the dishes we present, experienced in all their authenticity, their freshness and their delightful individuality.
Our culinary style is both – incredibly simple and cleverly refined. Everything that seems ordinary hides a delightful twist.
Let Madras Cafe guide you through a memorable dining experience.

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Estelle

Dined on Apr 24, 2025

Lovely place, great food. Very good service and warm welcoming.

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Popular dish

Chicken Tikka Masala

Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (1292)

£25 and under

Spanish

Glasgow

About the restaurant

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.

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Tusharika

Dined 5 days ago

Good food and great vibe! 🫶🏻 Staff was friendly too.

Gaucho Glasgow

4.6

4.6 (866)

£26 to £40

Steak

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Located just a short walk from Glasgow Central Station, at the corner of West Nile Street and Drury Street, Gaucho Glasgow is proud to be Scotland’s first carbon-neutral steak restaurant. It is also the second in our collection to offer Argentina’s finest free-range, grass-fed Aberdeen Angus beef, bold Latin flavors, and a premium wine list.

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LORNA

Dined on Apr 21, 2025

Fantastic, delicious food. Our waiter Sam was knowledgeable, friendly and polite. A lovely restaurant overall.

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4.6

4.6 (147)

£25 and under

Vietnamese

Merchant City

About the restaurant

Healthy and fresh Vietnamese food, with loads of vegan and gluten free options

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Josie

Dined 2 days ago

Great food. Nice staff. Lovely setting. Would definitely be back

El Santo

4.4

4.4 (653)

£26 to £40

Latin American

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Welcome to El Santo, the pulsating heart of Latin American culture & cuisine in the heart of Glasgow!

Experience an explosion of flavours at our premium casual dining venue, with a tantalising menu of small, shareable dishes, transporting you on a gastronomical adventure across Latin America.

As the sun sets, the rhythm of our bar & dance floor takes over. Immerse yourself in the irresistible beats of our DJs every Friday & Saturday!

Discover the allure of our El Santito Speakeasy, available for private events that can be fully customised to meet your specific needs. Experience the magic and create unforgettable memories at El Santito!

Book now and experience the exotic vibrancy and mouth-watering delights of Latin America at El Santo.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Top review

Kirsteen

Dined 4 days ago

Went for late lunch on a Thursday, so the restaurant was quiet. Greeted by the lovely Wesley, who took care of us throughout our visit. Had the lunch menu, good range of choices & a very reasonable price. Food was delicious & very fresh & full of flavour. Will definitely return.

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Experience

El Santo lunch menu - 2 courses from £15.95

Experience

Sunday Rodizio BBQ menu - £42.95

Hazel

4.3

4.3 (260)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Your urban oasis in the heart of Glasgow’s city centre provides the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Pause to appreciate a quiet coffee, connect with friends over lunch, or enjoy an indulgent dinner with cocktails.

Our warm and welcoming restaurant is made for the people of and visitors to Glasgow, drawing inspiration from the hazel branch depicted in the city’s crest, and from Glasgow’s harmonious blend of tradition and innovation.

Natural sophistication that meets an urban edge; Hazel is the perfect choice for an experience before, during or after a day of shopping, sightseeing or working in Glasgow City Centre.

Our welcoming, knowledgeable team look forward to welcoming you for a relaxing and enriching experience, time and time again.

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Sarah

Dined 4 days ago

Went for afternoon tea it was delicious and lots of choice

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Experience

Bank Holiday Afternoon Tea Special!

3.8

3.8 (25)

£26 to £40

Grill

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Welcome to Chop Grill & Bar, located on the corner of West George Street and Holland in the Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel.

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Irene

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

Such a lovely building on the outside and inside. Very friendly staff and food was delicious, attentive without over doing it. will go back again , also recommend it.

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