Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Glasgow/Lanarkshire

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Number 16 Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (3513)

£25 and under

Modern European

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Award- winning restaurant in the heart of Glasgow's West End.

Number 16 is a cosy, well established and much loved neighbourhood favourite offering quality food, friendly service and great value in relaxed surroundings. Run by a tight- knit, experienced and dedicated team; Number 16 is proud to bring fresh and unusual ideas to modern Scottish cooking. Our ever- changing menu features imaginative, balanced flavours and a commitment to using seasonal produce. We strive to make each dining experience a relaxing, unique and memorable one for every customer.

Top review

LyleVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Dessert was the best...the duck with cherry catsup was superb and the soup was outstanding...a great ways to kick off our visit to Glasgow

Little SoHo Jordanhill

4.9

4.9 (1840)

£25 and under

Italian

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Little SoHo is a family owned cocktail bar and pizzeria restaurant in Jordanhill near Scotstoun. Specialising in fresh, handmade stone-baked pizza, pasta and burgers, sides and desserts.

We also serve a good range of value wines, quality beers, expertly mixed cocktails and great Italian coffee.

Open 12 noon till late, 7 days for lunch, evening cocktails and meals.

Little SoHo is family friendly with a kids menu available.
We love dogs, so your best friend is also welcome, providing he's on his best behaviour.

Top review

James

Dined 1 day ago

A lovely meal served by very pleasant and helpful staff.

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Popular dish

Mac n Cheese Pizza

The McMillan

4.8

4.8 (1830)

£26 to £40

British

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Our family run restaurant is open daily serving lunch and dinner. Our menu specialises in quality local ingredients from our scotch beef sourced from master butcher John Gilmour to our fresh seafood from Bernard Corrigan's of Glasgow.

Our bar hosts a wide range of spirits, varies selection of beers, a high quality wine list to complement our menu and a diverse cocktail menu to cater for all tastes.

We have an outdoor terrace that can be enjoyed during the summer months.

Visit our website www.themcmillan.co.uk for other menu's, gift vouchers etc.

We look forward to welcoming you at The McMillan.

Top review

Stephen

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

We had a lovely celebration meal as a family and enjoyed the food and excellent service. Staff are so attentive!

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4.8

4.8 (633)

£25 and under

Mediterranean

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Barbara

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

We enjoyed 4 truly delicious dishes would recommend

The Prancing Stag

4.8

4.8 (104)

£25 and under

Scottish

Glasgow

About the restaurant

The Prancing Stag is a family-run, award-winning neighbourhood restaurant specialising in modern, seasonal Scottish food, with the restaurant being awarded an AA Rosette award for culinary excellence 2022/2023/2024.

The restaurant is just off of Crow Road beside Jordanhill train station, just three stops from the Exhibition Centre, Events Campus & OVO Hydro. We're also only a short walk from Scotstoun show ground for the Glasgow Warriors Games. So, perfect for all your meals & drinks pre (and/or post) match or concert.

Our front of house staff strive to create a relaxed & friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy a meal with family, friends or colleagues. And, if there's anything we can do to make your experience more enjoyable, please get in touch.

We offer a set-priced and an a la carte menu, & we cater to all dietary requirements, with hopefully something for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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Florence

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely food and atmosphere, so delicate dishes. I had the veggie option which was gnocchi and blue cheese with lots of mushrooms very nice. The toffee pudding was yummy. It is quiet so you can follow conversations. Staff very friendly.

Glassy Central Cambuslang

4.8

4.8 (35)

£25 and under

Indian

Cambuslang

About the restaurant

Welcome to our authentic Indian restaurant, where we invite you to embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of India. Step into our warm and inviting atmosphere, where the tantalizing aromas of spices and herbs fill the air.

From
Krish Kharel.

Head chef

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Carrie-Ann

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

Great service and lovely food. Good value we had the lunch menu.

Obsession by Shabaz

4.7

4.7 (100)

£25 and under

Indian

Wishaw

About the restaurant

Welcome to Obsession by Shahbaz! We look forward to serving you.

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David

Dined 2 days ago

A lovely restaurant to eat in. The food is just great, service brill and value for money. Well done team.

Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (1313)

£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.

Top review

Alasdair

Dined 1 day ago

Great food and very pleasant staff. Excellent advice about tapas.

Church on the Hill

4.6

4.6 (427)

£25 and under

British

Glasgow

About the restaurant

The heart of Glasgow’s Southside. We are a Bar & Restaurant for the locals, ran by locals and here to celebrate the greater side of Glasgow.

We pride ourselves on being the venue for every occasion, whether that be shakin’ up some cocktails on a Tuesday, bringing in Gran’s 80th birthday on Friday or enjoying a wholesome Roast on a Sunday. We have recently launched a new menu with a real “POW with WOW!” and you can expect a little tingle on your taste buds as you read through our new food and drinks menu.

🧒 Under 18s welcome until 9pm
🐶 Dog-friendly everywhere!
🍹£6.00 Cocktails Tues-Thurs
💡 Pub Quiz Mondays at 8pm
🍹 Bookings for food & drink. Walk ins only in Bar Area
⚽ 13 TVs, 2 Projectors & 1 Display wall, We are the Home of Sport!
📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 10 or more

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Philip

Dined 2 days ago

Decent food and fantastic service, great value for money.

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Experience

ABBA Boozy Brunch

Ubiquitous Chip - Upstairs Brasserie

4.2

4.2 (25)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Glasgow

About the restaurant

It’s The Chip but on another level (just one flight of stairs). An experimental kitchen brings a menu made for sharing with an array of small and big plates - all seasonally produced and a little different from your normal Scottish fare. The Upstairs Brasserie offers a casual dining experience for any time of day. Daily specials let our chef’s get creative and often just satisfy the staff’s cravings. The food is, locally and ethically sourced. Find a seat on the mezzanine and overlook the courtyard in full swing or get cosy in our Brasserie amongst the colourful and slightly abstract paintings.

Top review

Debbie

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic food, great service and lovely atmosphere.

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