A Foodie's Guide to the Best Restaurants in Glasgow

Breakfast

After arriving in Glasgow, it is best to have a hearty breakfast to energise for a day of exploring the city's many museums. Singl-End has two branches in the city and their breakfast options are sure to provide enough sustenance to see you through the morning. I highly recommend trying their options with Scottish ingredients, such as haggis, to really immerse yourself in the Glaswegian environment.

Lunch

No trip to the UK would be complete without indulging in some fish and chips. The Chippie by the Sole Club will scratch this itch and does so with a twist! Think soft shell crab butties, haggis bonbons or traditional haddock. Accompanied by twice-cooked chips and a slathering of sauce, you will be satiated and ready to continue your day of exploration.

Should you prefer something a bit more elegant, The Sole Club has a 20-seater restaurant that has a rotating menu depending on the day of the week and the month (lunch is only offered Friday to Sunday and reservations are strongly recommended).

Dinner

Dinner on your first day calls for casual yet classy. Ox and Finch fits the bill for a night out. It is consistently ranked as one of the best restaurants in Glasgow and offers great value for money. It is a small plates restaurant, which allows you to try many dishes on their extensive menu. Highlights are the fried artichokes, the beef tartare and the tandoori cod. Stick around and try one of their unique dessert dishes, or go in search of a fried Mars bar, which Scotland is famous for.

Breakfast

One of the advantages of booking a hotel with Fora is that we can get you the perks that you deserve. One of the most popular perks at many hotels is a free breakfast. Booking a stay at Kimpton Blythsworth Square with me will get you daily breakfast included among other perks. Start your second day in Glasgow enjoying your hotel and having a leisurely breakfast there.

Lunch

After a morning spent admiring the architecture, stop in at Glaschu for a meal featuring seasonal Scottish produce. Think beef Wellington, pan-seared halibut and a Guinness sticky toffee pudding to end. After lunch, take part in a Scotch tasting, which your travel advisor can happily organise for you.

Dinner

The last meal of the day is best spent in a dimly lit restaurant, dressed to impress. Cail Bruich is a Michelin-starred restaurant offering five- and seven-course tasting menus. Advance reservations are required. The menu changes based on seasonal availability of produce. You can expect dishes such as raw Orkney scallop, west coast brown crab, Isle of Wight tomato, Gariguette strawberry, elderflower. Couple these well-thought-out dishes with their wine pairing to really immerse yourself in the experience. As one of the best restaurants in Glasglow, it is well worth the advance planning needed!

Breakfast

Breakfast can again be spent at the hotel, or, if you are feeling inclined to venture out, stop at Kember and Jones for a light breakfast on the go. If all your walking has given you a bigger appetite, then Stravaigin is for you.

Lunch

On your final day, head to the West End to have a newsworthy meal at The Ubiquitous Chip. They have a few different dining options, but I suggest The Restaurant to really take advantage of the high quality Scottish ingredients. You can't go wrong with the Aberdeenshire lamb or the Shetland cod.

Dinner

For your final meal, visit Mother India, which is a nod to the colonial past of British rule in India. This restaurant fuses Indian flavours with fresh Scottish ingredients. Share a number of curries amongst your dinner party to really get to experience the different spices in each dish. Recommendations are cod malabar, Delhi-style lamb and chicken spinach leaf, accompanied by breads and rice. You will leave full and excited to return to Glasgow to experience more of the great food on offer.