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Rioja, Glasgow, Glasgow City

Rioja

4.0
4
18 Reviews
£25 and under
Spanish
115 Hope St, Glasgow, Glasgow City G2 6LL

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
Welcome to Rioja Glasgow, where the vibrant flavours of Spain come to life in the heart of the city. Step into our cozy Spanish tapas bar and immerse yourself in a culinary journey of delicious small plates and a carefully curated selection of Rioja wines. Whether you're savouring classic dishes like patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo or exploring modern twists on Spanish favourites, our warm and inviting atmosphere is the perfect setting for sharing great food and creating unforgettable memories. Join us at Rioja Glasgow and experience the true taste of Spain right here in Scotland. ¡Salud!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Kitchen Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rioja offers a delightful tapas experience with "fantastic tasty food" and a "great choice of drinks." The atmosphere is vibrant, complemented by "friendly and interactive" staff. While the mezzanine can be noisy, the downstairs bar offers a "really cool vibe." Some guests noted lighting and service improvements could enhance the experience.
18 Reviews
  1. Aiden

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice Spanish tapas, small restaurant however feels cosy rather than claustrophobic. Whole meal came to a good price and service was good.

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  2. JAMES

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Having frequented original restaurant which I loved ,then second reincarnated version which was different from original but equally as pleasurable I found the new version disappointing. Like a mediocre pub with food served in a tiny, dark hole created upstairs with no atmosphere. Dull decor and uninspiring

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  3. Alyx

    Glasgow1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Not a great experience as the service was awful. Food was nice.

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  4. sandra VIP

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fabulous, staff very pleasant . Will definitely be back 👍

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  5. Emma

    Glasgow1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visitors, decor and atmosphere were good. Upstairs was a little bit hot but the waiting staff had no issues turning on the air con. The food was good, but not warm enough for me, I like it piping! Definitely good value for money, 4 alcoholic drinks and 7 tapas for £79 - we were stuffed! I’d definitely go back but probably just for a drink and snack, not a full meal.

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  6. Ruth

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely selection of tapas and portion size was just right. Great service and welcome from staff members. Will definitely return, thank you!

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  7. Jane

    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible, loved everything. The mezzanine was noisy but just because it was fully booked. Our server was a girl from Colorado and she was so friendly and attentive, big shout out. We played pool downstairs after dinner and had a great time, really cool vibe, definitely be back.

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  8. Patricia

    Glasgow2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience from start to finish. Food outstanding, service impeccable. Great vibe to restaurant. Staff very friendly and interactive. Great mix of modern and classic tapas. A great find. Highly recommend

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  9. Lynn

    Glasgow1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fabulous and we will definitely return. I think a lot of the staff were relatively new and the service wasn’t great. Their knowledge was lacking , on saying that they were very polite and did their best. I would recommend a visit.

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  10. Aimee

    Ayrshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, staff very friendly, food was amazing and great choice of drinks too. Definitely recommend

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Rioja is rated 4 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
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115 Hope St, Glasgow, Glasgow City G2 6LL

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Glasgow
  • Hours of operation
    Kitchen Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Latin / Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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