Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in Glasgow

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Updated 05 October 2026

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighbourhood gems in Glasgow? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Number 16 Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (3713)

£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

Helen

Dined 3 days ago

Tiny restaurant with super friendly staff and delicious food! Had our last evening dinner there while visiting Glasgow and it left us a really nice memory.

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Little SoHo Jordanhill

4.9

4.9 (2104)

£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

Nicole

Dined on 10 Oct 2026

Always a lovely meal every time we go and the staff are always lovely and attentive

Stravaigin

4.8

4.8 (293)

£26 to £40

Global, International

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Stravaigin is an award-winning Gastro Pub in Glasgow’s vibrant West End, proudly featured in the Michelin Guide. Named after the old Scots word for "wandering," Stravaigin embraces a spirit of culinary adventure, blending global influences with the best of local, sustainable ingredients. The ever-evolving menu showcases bold, inventive dishes alongside Scottish staples like their renowned haggis. With an informal yet knowledgeable service team and a welcoming, lively atmosphere, Stravaigin offers an exciting dining experience—free from pretension but full of creativity. Whether you're seeking a relaxed meal, a special occasion, or an evening of inspired flavours, Stravaigin invites you to stray from the ordinary and explore something truly special.

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Darin

Dined 1 day ago

Great atmosphere and wonderful food. The wait staff was very friendly and helpful.

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The Lansdowne Indian Restaurant and Bar

4.8

4.8 (138)

£26 to £40

Indian

Glasgow

About the restaurant

In 2019, The Lansdowne relaunched as an Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, introducing the vibrancy of contemporary Indian cuisine while retaining its long history as a friendly meet up spot.

Open for lunch and dinner every day with a new Cocktail & breakfast menu on weekends, the venue welcomes large tables for group dining and a variety of booths and small tables for couples and families. It's hidden gem The Glasshouse, hosts private dining for up to 35 guests.

The restaurant also features a wine and cocktail bar and dog friendly seating area.

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Alan

Dined on 14 Oct 2026

We enjoyed a tasty curry lunch at the Lansdowne. The food was great and the service was fine. For us it was another good choice from the great selection of Glasgow curry houses.

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4.7

4.7 (2055)

£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.

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AndyGold

Dined 7 days ago

Great location, charming ambience, pleasant staff, delicious meal! Overall a fantastic experience! (This was our second visit within 2 weeks - we wanted yo dine there again.)

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4.7

4.7 (23)

£25 and under

Mexican

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Your brand new Mexican restaurant for Partick...

Bringing you authentic Mexican flavours, and more importantly, LOTS of Margaritas!

Both La Mesa Patrick & La Mesa Paisley offer a flavourful dining experience with superb food and amazing cocktails. Our venues bring you friendly service and great atmosphere with a great variety on the menu, which is perfect for sharing with family or friends.

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Kenny

Dined 6 days ago

It was really yum. Good veggie selection friendly service.

The Skillet

4.6

4.6 (87)

£25 and under

Scottish

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Award-Winning Dining in Glasgow’s West End.

Winner of Best Glasgow Restaurant 2025, Hospitality Excellence Award 2025 and TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2025.

Premium dry-aged steaks from Rodgers Butchers, seasonal Scottish produce, bold flavours, creative cooking, and a relaxed atmosphere that keeps guests coming back.

Perfect for date nights, celebrations, Sunday roasts, lunch with friends, and unforgettable dinners.

33 wines by the glass • Great Cocktails • Champagne from £11.

Steak Night on Wed & Thu from 5pm,
Lunch Offers Wed–Sat 12pm–4pm,
Sunday Roast From 12noon until sold out!

For tables of 13+, please call directly.
Our restaurant is split over two areas. Ground Floor & Mezzanine Level. Please make us aware of any mobility issues on your booking so we can allocate to the ground floor.
Our ground floor area is also our dog friendly area. Please leave a note in your booking if you are bringing your dog with you.

Top review

Alison

Dined 6 days ago

The food was absolutely brilliant. Everything we ordered was really impressive - steak was cooked to perfection, bread was delicious etc, the drinks were lovely. The staff were friendly, attentive and the atmosphere was great. We thoroughly enjoyed our night and will be back, we’ve already recommended it to family.

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Experience

Lunch Offers. Wednesday to Saturday. 12-4pm.

Experience

Sunday Roast - Roasted Dry-Aged Beef or Chicken

Experience

Mid-Week Steak Nights. £55 Per Couple!

Wee Paree

4.5

4.5 (49)

£26 to £40

Bistro

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Neighbourhood brunch & brasserie
Since 2020, we've been bringing the lively, bustling atmosphere of a Parisian brasserie to the West-End of Glasgow

Top review

Henri

Dined 3 days ago

Could not fault the service, ambience and the food was exceptional. some dishes were a bit pricey but were definitely value for money. We had a great evening and will be back 100%. We arrived early and the staff managed to fit us in with no fuss whatsoever-but we will be on time future, thanks

Epicures of Hyndland

4.3

4.3 (189)

£25 and under

International

Glasgow

About the restaurant

At our corner in Hyndland, you’ll find a neighbourhood Bar you want to sit at, a Restaurant you want to linger in and a Terrace you won’t want to leave.

Complimentary private dining room available for 7 to 12 guests.

You’ll always receive a warm welcome to our stylish restaurant, with relaxed all day dining, or grab a booth in the Mezzanine area, the perfect spot for a catch up with friends and family.

Say Good Morning Hyndland with a variety of classic breakfast and brunch dishes, not forgetting pastries, scones and hot drinks… just the way you like them.

Keep it light at lunchtime with our Soups and Salads options or go large, with our seasonal mains.

In the evening you’ll find your favourite classics… with a generous dash of contemporary, and an irresistible side of people watching.

Our Set Menu served every day from noon until late has a choice of three starters, mains, and desserts with a Traditional Roast option on Sundays.

Top review

Mary Jane

Dined on 9 Oct 2026

Excellent venue, service and food. Thank you for a lovely lunch.

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Experience

TFI Monday- 20% off all food

Experience

Taco Tuesday- 3 tacos from £10

Experience

Dinner & Show - Witch Hunt

Civerinos - Finnieston

4.2

4.2 (116)

£25 and under

Pizzeria

Kelvinhaugh

About the restaurant

Welcome to Civerinos.
Neighbourhood New York style Pizza joint.

Top review

Gayle

Dined on 5 Oct 2026

Food was great, pizzas were amazing although a little slow in coming out, but there was 9 of us. Staff were lovely and helpful. It was my son's birthday and they made it fun for him. Definitely be back

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