On the hunt for new restaurants in Glasgow? We’re not surprised. In the last few years, Glasgow has launched itself right into the conversation as one of the UK’s most exciting restaurant scenes, even giving the best restaurants in Edinburgh a run for their money. First, Cail Bruich won Glasgow’s first Michelin star for 17 years, before Unalome by Graeme Cheevers doubled the tally in 2022, putting Glasgow firmly on the map for British and European foodies.
Glasgow isn’t just about fine dining though - every month there are exciting new restaurants, bars, wine bars and other places to eat in this fine city. Glasgow has embraced its international restaurant scene with open arms, from the riotous south east Asian plates of Ka Pao and Gaga Glasgow to Silk Road Deli’s extraordinary fusion veggie baps, and the eclectic menu at Ox and Finch.
Whatever you’re looking for, this city has it. New restaurants in Glasgow city centre? Try Gaucho’s new Glasgow outpost, or the soothing marble-clad bar and seafood charms of Iasg in the Blythswood Hotel.
Be sure to nip back here whenever you’re looking for what’s new in Glasgow - we’ve even got a few hotly-tipped restaurants that will be opening their doors soon so you can be right at the head of the queue.
Best new restaurants in Glasgow
Celentano’s
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What: Formerly head chef of Darby’s and Sorella in London, Dean Parker has brought his considerable talents to Glasgow alongside wife Anna to open this neighbourhood osteria on Cathedral Square. Expect reinvented Italian classics with an emphasis on fermentation, pickling and charcuterie made in-house.
Where: 28-32 Cathedral Square, Glasgow, G4 0XA
Book now: Celentano’s
Gaga Glasgow
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What: A collaboration between Julie Lin and The Thornwood’s Marc Ferrier and Ken Hamilton, Gaga Glasgow promises more of the same Malaysian cuisine that made Julie’s Kopitiam a Glasgow fan favourite, but in a larger location. Get yourself a plate of nasi goreng, some fried chicken and a calamansi cocktail and enjoy.
Where: 566 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G11 6RH
Book now: Gaga Glasgow
Gaucho Glasgow
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What: Luxury steakhouse chain Gaucho continues to march across the land. In early 2022 it finally made it to Glasgow, opening up in a grand old building on West Nile Street. If you’ve been to Gaucho before you know the vibe - this Argentinian steakhouse is all about prime, grass fed beef, in a variety of cuts and marinades. Grab a Sunday table for the very promising never-ending Sunday roast.
Where: 7 West Nile Street, Glasgow, G1 2PR
Book now: Gaucho Glasgow
Chateau-X
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What: This neat new concept goes hyper-specific, focusing in on a single steak cut - Chateaubriand - and doing it whilst hitting great quality and value points. All Chateaus served at Chateau-X come from the top 2% of quality cattle breeds - Limousin, Hereford, Aberdeen Angus and a few others. A Chateaubriand for two will set you back £35 - not a bad price for the cut - and there is a smattering of sides and snacks too, including ox doughnuts, potato salad and skinny chips.
Where: 10 Claremont Street, Glasgow, G3 7HA
Book now: Chateau-X
Iasg
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What: The mysteriously named Iasg (apparently pronounced ‘eeusk’) comes from the Gaelic word for fish, and surprise surprise, this bright, spacious restaurant is a celebration of Scottish seafood. The marble-clad, fish-scaled bar and counter is a particular highlight - perhaps one of the nicest places in the city to sit with a glass of bubbly and enjoy small fish-led plates like Orkney scallops, Jerusalem artichoke, black garlic and chicken skin crumb, or roasted monkfish with Marsala sauce.
Where: 11 Blythswood Square, Glasgow, G2 4AD
Book now: Iasg
Lobo Glasgow
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What: Replacing Southside brunch favourite Gnom, Lobo has some decent-sized shoes to fill but it seems to be winning plenty of fans with well-executed Mediterranean small plates and a compact menu of cocktails and liqueurs. Bonus points for a delicious-sounding dedicated vegan menu - dishes include sumac roast carrots, smoked almond ajo blanco, bulgar wheat and raisins, and roast baby beet, butter bean mash, walnut dukkah and chilli oil.
Where: 758 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G41 2AE
Book now: Lobo Glasgow
Mowgli
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What: Nisha Katona’s easy-going Indian street food empire shows no signs of stopping, and no wonder - these eateries have been popular all over the country, from the original Manchester and Liverpool locations all the way to London, Cardiff and now, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Here you can fill up on treacle tamarind fries, yoghurt chat bombs and Himalayan cheese toast.
Where: 78 St Vincent Street, Glasgow G2 5UB
Book now: Mowgli Street Food Glasgow
New restaurants opening soon in Glasgow
Crabshakk Botanics
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What: It’s about time the ever-popular Crabshakk made it to a second location, and that’s exactly what we’re getting - Crabshakk is bringing its tasty shellfish vibes to the west end with Crabshakk Botanics. There’s not much other information out there at the moment, but the restaurant looks like it’ll be in the Botanics building near Ka Pao.
When: Spring 2022
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