Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Glasgow/Lanarkshire

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Little SoHo Jordanhill

4.9

4.9 (1722)

£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

Pamela

Dined 2 days ago

Another really delicious meal, despite the busy Xmas season, served food really quickly. Atmosphere very relaxed & comfortable. Staff as always friendly & nothing a bother 🎉

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Popular dish

Mac n Cheese Pizza

Velvet Sparrow

4.8

4.8 (324)

£25 and under

British

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Welcome to Velvet Sparrow! We look forward to serving you.

Top review

Scott

Dined 2 days ago

Really nice food and service was excellent. Highly recommend this place. Really well looked after.

Glasgow - Bucks Bar Southside

4.7

4.7 (734)

£25 and under

American

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Welcome to Bucks Bar Southside. We look forward to welcoming you

The best free range buttermilk fried chicken you've ever tasted!
New to Glasgow Southside, Buck's is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and Bourbon.

40% Off Selected Cocktails Monday -Wednesday
weekly offers
www.bucksbar.co.uk

Top review

marco

Dined on Dec 9, 2024

Lunch for 2 at the south side venue. Me and the wife had the Xmas specials with Mac n cheese was outstanding as always and the service was excellent too. Will be back soon 🙌🏻😁

Glasgow - Bucks Bar West Regent St

4.7

4.7 (4851)

£25 and under

American

Glasgow

About the restaurant

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

Indoor and outdoor seating available to book

Live music Saturday's - 8:30pm - 10:30pm
40% off selected cocktails Monday - Wednesday

Top review

Liz

Dined 6 days ago

A great restaurant with a good vibe. Amazing food and good service. Thank you - will be back.

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Popular dish

Classic Buttermilk Fried Chicken

The Ivy Buchanan Street Glasgow

4.5

4.5 (11384)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Glasgow

About the restaurant

The all-day British brasserie has an all-encompassing menu serving modern British and international Ivy-inspired classics from dawn until dusk, seven days a week. The restaurant is situated across two floors with a large bar prominent on both floors, and beautiful private dining room on the first floor.

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Sheila

Dined 5 days ago

Staff were so friendly and helpful. Nothing to much bother. A yearly Xmas event that doesn't disappoint. Mince pies were delicious

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4.8

4.8 (3403)

£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.

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Karen

Dined 3 days ago

Superb Christmas Menu offering. Interesting options that were delicious. Generous portions. Warm, friendly service. Lovely wine options. A real festive treat!

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Hogmanay at Number 16 2024

Glasgow Bucks Bar - Trongate

4.7

4.7 (2752)

£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.

Top review

Helen

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic place to eat and drink. Service was amazing and music was brilliant.

Gaucho Glasgow

4.5

4.5 (830)

£26 to £40

Steak

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Join us this December at Gaucho, where we’ll be serving up festive dishes and drinks with an Argentinian twist, perfect for corporate celebrations, Christmas parties and family gatherings!

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.

As the newest addition to our restaurant portfolio, Gaucho Glasgow showcases the sleek, modern design of Gaucho 2.0, inspired by contemporary Argentina. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by a sophisticated blend of rich textures and glamorous tones. Relax in our stylish cocktail lounge or step into the dining area, where you can enjoy everything from a productive working lunch to an intimate dinner in one of our private booths.

Top review

stephen

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Arrived early and still got a table food and the service. waiter was very helpful. It was a nice and clean restaurant

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4.6

4.6 (1740)

£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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Victoria

Dined 2 days ago

Service was great and the food was incredible. Such good value for money and we will definitely be back! Was our first proper outing since having a baby so thank you for making it so special :)

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4.7

4.7 (1004)

£26 to £40

Seafood

Glasgow

About the restaurant

At KELP we take our time to make sure the food that goes on your plate is a fresh and local as possible. We source our seafood to be specifically Scottish and sustainable. We pride ourselves on using local suppliers for all our food. The fish people supply our fresh seafood daily. Our bread comes from Soja bakehouse, a family owned bakery in Cumbernauld. Our meat comes from ABR butchers, based in Bearsden.
Our executive chef, Christopher Hutchison, creates amazing, innovative dishes to be enjoyed and shared with friends and loved ones. We now have an AA rosette for 2023/2024 to highlight his and the teams amazing work. We are located on Cowcaddens Road, just around the corner from our sister restaurant, Ardnamurchan Restaurant and Bar and a stones throw from the theatre royal. Perfect for a meal before a show. Relax in our modern, airy restaurant and watch the chefs work in the open kitchen. Our signature dish is our crab doughnut, you'll be amazed!

Top review

Joanne

Dined 3 days ago

Menu is an interesting mix of choices. Food was fantastic - very tasty. VFM. Staff very attentive. only criticism side came to the table after we had finished our main plates (not charged so dealt with without asking) I guess that’s the issue with the small plates format. Highly recommend.

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