Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant

4.6

976 reviews

£25 and under

Spanish

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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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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

31 Jan 2023

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

0141 237 4730

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Spanish, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:45 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:45 am–12:00 am
Phone number
0141 237 4730
Website
http://www.elenastapas.com/
Payment Options
Contactless Payment
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Elena dos Reis
Private party facilities
Special occasions, functions and private dining
Private party contact
Neil or Elena: 0141 237 4730

Location
90 Old Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G3 8PZ
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Tortilla Española£5.50
The classic Spanish omelette
Croquetas variadas (jamón, queso azul y pollo) X6£7.50
Various croquettes (ham, chicken and blue cheese)
Patatas Bravas (Vegan) o Ali-Oli*£6.50
Fried potato cubes with spicy (Vegan) or ali-oli sauce
Gambas al ajillo£9.50
Garlic prawns with a little chilli
Rabas con aros de cebolla*£8.50
Calamari with onion rings

CARNES / Meats

Fingers de pollo*£8.00
Marinated chicken goujons
Mix de Pollo frito£7.50
Spanish style fried chicken on the bone
Pinchos morunos de pollo£9.00
Marinated chicken skewers
Magro con tomate£7.00
Pork loin in tomato sauce
Chorizo a la sidra£8.00
Chorizo (sausage) in cider
Plato de Jamon Ibérico con queso Manchego*£14.50
Platter of Iberian cured ham and Manchego cheese
Jamón Ibérico cortado a cuchillo*£14.50
Shaved Iberian Ham
Albóndigas de ternera caseras£8.50
Our homemade meatballs
Costillas de cerdo al horno£7.50
Oven cooked pork ribs
Croquetas de morcilla£7.50
Spanish Black pudding croquettes x 6

ENSALADAS / Salads

Mezclum de lechugas**£10.00
Lettuce, goats' cheese, nuts and honey with a wine reduction
Ensalada de Pimientos asados**£9.50
roast pepper, tomato and tuna
Ensalada de tomate de la huerta** ***£8.00
Tomato and red onion salad with chef's dressing

MARISCOS / Seafood

Mejillones en salsa picante o vino blanco y nata£10.50
Mussels in tomato and chilli salsa or white wine cream sauce
Gambas a la gabardina£9.50
Beer-battered prawns with Marie Rose sauce
Pulpo a la gallega£15.50
Galician style octopus
Almejas a la sartén£14.50
Steamed West coast Clams in wine and garlic
Cigalas al ajillo£17.00
Scottish West coast langoustines with garlic
Adobitos de pescado*£9.00
Marinated Deep-fried fish cubes
Espaguetis con gambas al ajillo£16.00
Spaghetti with garlic and chilli prawns
Mariscada (gambas, almejas, mejillones, cigalas y vieiras)£50.00
Seafood platter (prawns, calamari, clams, mussels,langoustines and scallops)
Mariscada con Bogavante (Bogavante, gambas, almejas, mejillones, cigalas y vieiras)£60.00
Seafood platter (whole lobster, prawns, calamari, clams, mussels,langoustines and scallops)

VEGETALES / Vegetables

Espárragos trigueros empanados£7.50
Green asparagus coated in golden breadcrumbs on garlic mayo
Pimientos de padrón£8.00
roasted padron peppers in salt flakes
Parrillada de verduras£10.00
mixed grilled vegetables
Calabacín rebozado con reducción de vino£7.50
Deep fried breaded courgette with a red wine reduction
Revuelto de espárragos trigueros con queso£9.00
Scrambled egg with asparagus and cheese
Croquetas de espinacas y champiñones x 6£7.50
Croquettes (mushrooms and spinach)
Aceitunas con aliño, especial Elena£5.00
Elena's home-marinated green and black olives
Espárragos salteados con ajo£7.50
sautéd asparagus with garlic
Hummus con palidos de verduras*£7.50
Our own hummus with vegetable sticks

QUESOS / Cheese

Tacos de queso brie rellenos de Salmón£9.00
Cubes of brie with smoked salmon in breadcrumbs deep fried
Fingers de queso brie con mermelada de pimientos£8.00
Deep fried Brie fingers with Pedro's pepper jam
Tabla de queso£12.50
Our Spanish cheese platter served with quince jelly (Contains nuts)
Queso de cabra con cebolla caramelizada£9.50
Goats' cheese with caramelised onions and nuts

MAIN COURSES

WOULD YOU LIKE A SAUCE WITH THIS? (See Sides)

Lubina a la espalda£17.00
Splayed whole seabass, grilled and seasoned and served with baby potatoes Asparagus and grilled tomatoes
Salmόn a la plancha con verduras£15.50
Grilled salmon fillet with baby potatoes, oyster mushrooms and grilled tomatoes
Merluza en salsa de marisco£15.00
Hake fillet served with a seafood sauce
Chuletas de Cordero a la parrilla£18.50
Grilled Lamb cutlets served with fried potatoes padron peppers and grilled tomatoes
Entrecot a la parrilla£20.00
Grilled sirloin steak (approx 300g uncooked) Served with fried potatoes padron peppers and grilled tomatoes
Chuletόn de ternera añojo£30.00
Grilled T-bone steak (approx 500g uncooked) Served with fried potatoes padron peppers and grilled tomatoes
Paletilla de Cordero al horno 2kg. approx.£50.00
Whole slow roasted lamb shoulder with vegetables, potatoes and salad Normally requires a 48 hour pre-order. (for 2+ diners)

PAELLAS

Paella mixta 2 per. (pollo, verduras, calamares, gambas, mejillones)£50.00
Mixed Paella for 2 people (chicken, vegetables, calamari, prawns, mussels)
Paella marisco 2 per (calamares, gambas, mejillones, cigalas)£50.00
Seafood Paella for 2 people (calamari, prawns, mussels, crayfish)
Paella vegetal£40.00
Vegetable Paella for 2 people
Arroz caldoso con bogavante£55.00
Lobster Bisque with Spanish rice. For 2 people (a rich gourmet wet rice dish, very typical of Santander)

SIDES

Arroz£4.00
Spanish Fried Rice
Patatas baby cocidas£3.00
Boiled baby potatoes
Cesta de pan£3.50
Basket of fresh bread
Salsa de pimienta negra£2.00
Pepper sauce
Salsa de queso azul£2.00
Blue cheese sauce

POSTRES / Desserts

Tarta de queso Idiazábal al horno£7.50
Baked Idiazábal Cheesecake
Tarta de queso fresco con marmelada de fresa£7.00
strawberry cheesecake
Helados variados£8.00
Elena's own ice cream (ask for today's flavours)
Crema catalana£7.00
The original Crème Brûlée
Churros£7.50
Mousse de chocolate£6.50
Chocolate Mousse
Brownie de chocolate£7.50
Chocolate brownie with citrus ice cream

CAFES / Coffees

SPANISH COFFEES

Elena's coffee£6.50
Licor 43, espresso and cream
Ibiza's iced coffee£6.50
Espresso, Baileys and cream. Shaken with ice
Bombón£2.50
Espresso and condensed milk
Belmonte£6.50
Espresso, condensed milk and Spanish brandy
Carajillo£6.50
Espresso and Spanish Brandy flamed with lemon

COFFEES

Americano£2.50
Cortado£2.20
Capuccino£3.00
Latte£3.00
White coffee£3.00
Espresso£1.90
Double espresso£2.20
Double macchiato£2.30
Mocha£3.00
Hot chocolate£3.50
Liqueur coffees£6.50

What 976 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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OpenTable Diner
Glasgow
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great again and the staff were friendly and value for money.
AB
AlisonB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very wheelchair friendly. The food was delicious and the best mojito I've had in some time. Staff were amazing too, couldn't recommend the restaurant enough.
KM
KennyM
Glasgow
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, they made my 84 year mother feel very special on her birthday!
MD
MelD
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall quality is always guaranteed.
EH
EmmaH
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely family meal. Great food, will definitely be back.
MM
MaureenM
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quite taken with Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant. This was a last minute decision to eat out and we were not disappointed. Food was authentic, service excellent and Elena made us most welcome. We hope to return and is on out list of good places to eat out.
MD
MaggieD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious meal with lovely staff in a brilliant locale. Will be back.
LA
LynnA
Glasgow
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Elena’s never disappoints. Excellent food, service, value for money. Would not go anywhere else.
RB
RobertB
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great authentic Spanish tapas dishes, all went down a treat. Looking forward to trying the Paella next time.
CL
ChristineL
Glasgow
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
First ever visit, well worth a visit we will be back
CC
ClaireC
Glasgow
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 29 December 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The food was delicious and the service was great. I will definitely be back.
AD
AmyD
St. Louis
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good and service was great!
RC
RossC
Glasgow
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our 4th time visiting Elena's and wont be the last. Food was excellent and the staff very professional I would highly recommend a visit
RA
RossA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 28 December 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Have been to this restaurant before so knew it would be great food, service and surroundings.
JW
JennyW
Glasgow
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Really nice food, good variety, service good. Would definitely go back
KK
KenandKaren
Glasgow
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Having tried lots of places this is definitely the best tapas in Glasgow
JM
JamesM
Edinburgh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely evening. Great food and service. Would not hesitate to recommend.
AG
AllanG
Glasgow
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 23 December 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
My only gripe was the large television screen on the wall showing food being prepared and cooked in the kitchen. This was on a continuous loop which got a bit tedious after a while. It was also difficult to ignore if you were facing it.
GA
GavinA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service for our party of 7. Many thanks to the hard working and attentive staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brilliant food and service very good , well done to everyone at Elana’s
MA
MARTINM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, felt really authentic. Atmosphere in the restaurant and the staff really made the night
e
emf0202
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food with great service and a nice ambience.
JB
JoeB
Perthshire
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
We enjoyed pre-theatre tapas, particularly ribs, grilled vegetables and breaded deep fried Brie. Everything was delicious, and service was great. Looking around lots of tables were enjoying paella dishes, so maybe next time……. Highly recommended. Good food at reasonable prices in a busy, welcoming space
OT
OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
3 for 2 dishes deal is great - loved the padron peppers!! Service was really great too. Thanks !
CK
CleoK
Edinburgh
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Freezing while eating
CH
ClaireH
Glasgow
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
Went to Elena’s last night at 5.30 pm 13.12.22 befor kelvin grove ice skating We had booked for 5.30pm for dinner Was quiet but we we placed right next to main doors at restaurant and we had to keep our jackets on We already had layers on as was going skating There were only 4 tables so plenty of empty tables nearer kitchen and warmth Was nice food friendly service but wish I would have been seated elsewhere as my son and I were cold through our tapas meal If I go again I will wish a table near kitchen
WH
WilliamH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, family element is genuine and welcoming. Food was great, very authentic. Love the building and the decor
KO
KevinO
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 December 2022
overall4food5service1ambience4
The food was amazing. The only criticism I would give is that the waiter who took our order didn't put through the full order so we sat and waited for things to come that never did. Had to order them again. Service was very slow. Waiting staff hung around the bar talking and it was hard to get there attention.
CD
CasualDiner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great tapas. You get the most out of the visit by sharing with your guests - if everyone has their own tapas then you don't get a great selection.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dunbartonshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Impromptu tapas and paella night after booking at short notice from a nearby pub. Paella was amazing. Great find
AM
AlixM
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing took me back to being in spain and very good service great waiters and waitresses very attentive 10/10 definitely recommend
GS
GrahamS
Glasgow
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Not bad. Not the most authentic tapas having just returned from Spain but service attentive and friendly. Reasonable portions
WF
WeeFee
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food, outstanding service. Felt like a family home rather than a restaurant and we were part of the family
LV
LeslieV
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent tapas provided by very friendly staff.wine list was excellent and a very buzzy atmosphere throughout.
NB
NicolaB
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 November 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Beautiful food, friendly staff- a little taste of Spain in Glasgow- we’ll be back!
DF
DonnaF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
What a gem this place is! My son and I booked for 7pm for the 3 for 2 tapas offer only to discover it didn't start till 8. They were happy to let us have a drink and wait at our table, and someone came to take our order promptly at 8. The tapas were wonderful and very authentic. This is a GENUINE tapas place, not some franchise. Will definitely be back!
KM
KMCL
Glasgow
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 22 November 2022
overall3food2service5ambience2
Staff were so nice. But the food didn’t look or taste fresh.
JV
JacquelineV
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 20 November 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
All meals came at separate times. My friend had to ask for steak sauce. Sea bass had lots of bones.
M
Mcwhinm
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
we were warmly welcomed and the food and service was very good
LM
LesleyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, attentive staff without being intrusive and amazing cocktails. Great value for money

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

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 976 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

31 Jan 2023

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

0141 237 4730

Other options

Google Map for Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant

90 Old Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G3 8PZ

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Glasgow
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:45 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:45 am–12:00 am
Cuisines
Spanish, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Business 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
Contactless Payment
Executive Chef
Elena dos Reis
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.elenastapas.com/
Phone number
0141 237 4730
Private party facilities
Special occasions, functions and private dining
Private party contact
Neil or Elena: 0141 237 4730

Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

CLÁSICOS / Classics

Tortilla Española£5.50

Croquetas variadas (jamón, queso azul y pollo) X6£7.50

Patatas Bravas (Vegan) o Ali-Oli*£6.50

Gambas al ajillo£9.50

Rabas con aros de cebolla*£8.50

CARNES / Meats

Fingers de pollo*£8.00

Mix de Pollo frito£7.50

Pinchos morunos de pollo£9.00

Magro con tomate£7.00

Chorizo a la sidra£8.00

Plato de Jamon Ibérico con queso Manchego*£14.50

Jamón Ibérico cortado a cuchillo*£14.50

Albóndigas de ternera caseras£8.50

Costillas de cerdo al horno£7.50

Croquetas de morcilla£7.50

ENSALADAS / Salads

Mezclum de lechugas**£10.00

Ensalada de Pimientos asados**£9.50

Ensalada de tomate de la huerta** ***£8.00

MARISCOS / Seafood

Mejillones en salsa picante o vino blanco y nata£10.50

Gambas a la gabardina£9.50

Pulpo a la gallega£15.50

Almejas a la sartén£14.50

Cigalas al ajillo£17.00

Adobitos de pescado*£9.00

Espaguetis con gambas al ajillo£16.00

Mariscada (gambas, almejas, mejillones, cigalas y vieiras)£50.00

Mariscada con Bogavante (Bogavante, gambas, almejas, mejillones, cigalas y vieiras)£60.00

VEGETALES / Vegetables

Espárragos trigueros empanados£7.50

Pimientos de padrón£8.00

Parrillada de verduras£10.00

Calabacín rebozado con reducción de vino£7.50

Revuelto de espárragos trigueros con queso£9.00

Croquetas de espinacas y champiñones x 6£7.50

Aceitunas con aliño, especial Elena£5.00

Espárragos salteados con ajo£7.50

Hummus con palidos de verduras*£7.50

QUESOS / Cheese

Tacos de queso brie rellenos de Salmón£9.00

Fingers de queso brie con mermelada de pimientos£8.00

Tabla de queso£12.50

Queso de cabra con cebolla caramelizada£9.50

MAIN COURSES

Lubina a la espalda£17.00

Salmόn a la plancha con verduras£15.50

Merluza en salsa de marisco£15.00

Chuletas de Cordero a la parrilla£18.50

Entrecot a la parrilla£20.00

Chuletόn de ternera añojo£30.00

Paletilla de Cordero al horno 2kg. approx.£50.00

PAELLAS

Paella mixta 2 per. (pollo, verduras, calamares, gambas, mejillones)£50.00

Paella marisco 2 per (calamares, gambas, mejillones, cigalas)£50.00

Paella vegetal£40.00

Arroz caldoso con bogavante£55.00

SIDES

Arroz£4.00

Patatas baby cocidas£3.00

Cesta de pan£3.50

Salsa de pimienta negra£2.00

Salsa de queso azul£2.00

POSTRES / Desserts

Tarta de queso Idiazábal al horno£7.50

Tarta de queso fresco con marmelada de fresa£7.00

Helados variados£8.00

Crema catalana£7.00

Churros£7.50

Mousse de chocolate£6.50

Brownie de chocolate£7.50

Ensalada de tomate de la huerta *£8.00