Top 10 Contemporary food in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

September 22, 2019 Toi Mattera

Find out what Contemporary restaurants to try in Glasgow. As Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is famed for its culture, shopping and people. Spend your day exploring a wide range of fascinating free museums and galleries, enjoying the UK’s best shopping outside of London, and taking advantage of tips from friendly local people on the city’s hidden gems — then choose from 130+ weekly musical events for a special night out. Glasgow is also the perfect base for exploring more of Scotland, with great connections to the Highlands and the islands.
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10. Qua

68 Ingram Street, Glasgow G1 1EX Scotland Italian, Contemporary Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +44 141 552 6233 http://www.quarestaurant.co.uk
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4 based on 2245 reviews

Qua

Top-rated family-run restaurant with modest aims serving contemporary Italian cuisine made by experienced chefs from Sicily (Angelo), Rome (Franco), Puglia (Gianni), Campania (Alessandro) and Liguria (Patrizia). Open 7 days per week and kitchen begins to

Reviewed By JULESMAC

Booked Qua for a Girls Day Out on a Friday afternoon and just had a fabulous day. We were seated at the best table at the window which was a great start and the day just got better and better. Food was spot on but was only a part of a great day where the waiters spoiled us and ensured we had a great day out. We were having such a good time that we stayed till early evening and had to move tables as the window seat was booked however we were given free drinks on the house because of our inconvenience - which really wasn't inconvenient at all. All in all a great experience.

9. Horn Please

914- 916 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G3 7DX Scotland Indian, Contemporary, Asian Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +44 141 573 3021 https://www.facebook.com/HornPleaseGlasgow/
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4 based on 333 reviews

Horn Please

Horn Please presents amalgamation of traditional global cuisine with Indian influences and contemporary presentation.

Reviewed By K0okie

I have now dined at this restaurant on two separate occasions. Both times have visited mid-week for dinner, and both times have booked for the £20 deal.The £20 deal is fantastic value. 3 tapas and 2 drinks; cocktails, wine or beer. If you want gin it's a 50ml measure but just one drink.Noone else that I've come across offers a deal like that so gets the thumbs up from me!The portions are very generous. Some dishes are quite rich but very tasty. Our party did struggle to finish it all but we made a good attempt. Some dishes also come with naan bread so you can end up with a lot of very filling food!The restaurant itself is quite quirky with its wicker chairs and tuk-tuk on the wall. The servers are very good and friendly. The cocktails have their quirks too; try the cobra jab if you like beer and something fun (won't ruin the surprise).I think this place is great. Lovely Indian tapas and a worthy addition to the Finnieston dining scene.Hi,Thank you for taking your time and reviewing us on TA. We are grateful for your compliments, and hope that you will choose to dine with us again in a near future,Kind Regards,Horn Please Team

8. Cail Bruich

725 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 8QX Scotland European, British, Contemporary, Scottish Lunch, Dinner Seating, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +44 141 334 6265 http://www.cailbruich.co.uk
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4 based on 1529 reviews

Cail Bruich

We offer casual, modern Scottish dining and select drinks in our restaurant & bar in Glasgow’s West End. • 3 AA Rosettes. A GFG Top 50 restaurant.

Reviewed By Ian47

Today I had the 5 course tasting menu where each course was a culinary masterpiece. The chefs here display a skill level that is difficult to better. The ingredients are the best, the cooking and presentation is masterful. Service, as always, courteous, helpful and with a smile. Go, you will not be disappointed.Hello Ian,We wish to thank you very much for your visits to our restaurant and the high praise given in your Five Star review.We look forward to extending a warm welcome when you next dine at Cail Bruich.With our kindest thanks,The Cail Bruich team.

7. Swadish

33 Ingram Street Merchant City, Glasgow G1 1HA Scotland Indian, Asian, Contemporary, Middle Eastern, Pakistani Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Wine and Beer [email protected] +44 141 553 0581 http://www.swadish.co.uk
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5 based on 103 reviews

Swadish

Modern Indian Cuisine. We take authentic flavours and create innovative and delicious food. Fantastic Vegan Menu available.

Reviewed By csta1978

Amazing. Totally great, all of it. Nice building, great customer service and the food is top notch. The Sesame Fried Fish starter with the salsa was amazing. I had the Seabass Moilee main - amazing. Sauce was unbelievable. Displaced my previous go-to in town by a mile. Will be back with more friends.csta1978Thank you so much for this fab review!! We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience! Look forward to having you with us again!Team Swadish

6. Steak Cattle & Roll - Merchant Square

17 Bell Street Merchant Square, Glasgow G1 1NU Scotland American, Steakhouse, Bar, Contemporary Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer [email protected] +44 141 258 6500 http://www.steakcattleandroll.co.uk
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4 based on 235 reviews

Steak Cattle & Roll - Merchant Square

Founded on the principles of being an independently Glasgow owned business, we created Steak, Cattle and Roll Bar & Grill with the goal of cooking up American inspired food that is sourced from local suppliers here in Scotland. You won’t find us buying ta

Reviewed By bunnyofdarkness

A burger each and a loaded chips between two was masses of food but rather good and fairly priced. Service was casual, friendly and fast. What you want from a burger bar really. Good vegan options which looked pretty tasty and according to our friend were pretty tasty.

5. Qua

68 Ingram Street, Glasgow G1 1EX Scotland Italian, Contemporary Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +44 141 552 6233 http://www.quarestaurant.co.uk
Food
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Value
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4 based on 2245 reviews

Qua

Top-rated family-run restaurant with modest aims serving contemporary Italian cuisine made by experienced chefs from Sicily (Angelo), Rome (Franco), Puglia (Gianni), Campania (Alessandro) and Liguria (Patrizia). Open 7 days per week and kitchen begins to

Reviewed By JULESMAC

Booked Qua for a Girls Day Out on a Friday afternoon and just had a fabulous day. We were seated at the best table at the window which was a great start and the day just got better and better. Food was spot on but was only a part of a great day where the waiters spoiled us and ensured we had a great day out. We were having such a good time that we stayed till early evening and had to move tables as the window seat was booked however we were given free drinks on the house because of our inconvenience - which really wasn't inconvenient at all. All in all a great experience.

4. Ox and Finch

920 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G3 7TF Scotland Scottish, European, Contemporary Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +44 141 339 8627 http://www.oxandfinch.com
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4 based on 2195 reviews

Ox and Finch

Ox and Finch is a hugely-popular Kelvingrove restaurant that has added a new dimension to the quality dining arena in Glasgow with its relaxed, sharing concept of contemporary dining; simple, seasonal and ingredient-led menus which combine big, bold flavo

Reviewed By 674tricial

Yet another amazing food experience in the Ox and Finch yesterday. Amazingly top quality ingredients are used to create the most fabulous dishes - each one so complete in it’s execution.As ever, the enthusiastic Staff here work so hard to ensure all customers have a super experience. We were served by Lucy who looked after us so well.Unfortunately, we don’t live in the City to visit even more frequently but it is always top of the list when in the City - cannot recommend highly enough!Hi,Many thanks for your visits and review of your most recent meal at Ox and Finch. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future and trust that we will continue to deliver up amazing food experiences to you time and again.Best wishes,The Team at Ox and Finch.P.S. We have passed on your kind compliments to Lucy.

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3. Swadish

33 Ingram Street Merchant City, Glasgow G1 1HA Scotland Indian, Asian, Contemporary, Middle Eastern, Pakistani Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Wine and Beer [email protected] +44 141 553 0581 http://www.swadish.co.uk
Food
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5 based on 103 reviews

Swadish

Modern Indian Cuisine. We take authentic flavours and create innovative and delicious food. Fantastic Vegan Menu available.

Reviewed By csta1978

Amazing. Totally great, all of it. Nice building, great customer service and the food is top notch. The Sesame Fried Fish starter with the salsa was amazing. I had the Seabass Moilee main - amazing. Sauce was unbelievable. Displaced my previous go-to in town by a mile. Will be back with more friends.csta1978Thank you so much for this fab review!! We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience! Look forward to having you with us again!Team Swadish

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2. Qua

68 Ingram Street, Glasgow G1 1EX Scotland Italian, Contemporary Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +44 141 552 6233 http://www.quarestaurant.co.uk
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2245 reviews

Qua

Top-rated family-run restaurant with modest aims serving contemporary Italian cuisine made by experienced chefs from Sicily (Angelo), Rome (Franco), Puglia (Gianni), Campania (Alessandro) and Liguria (Patrizia). Open 7 days per week and kitchen begins to

Reviewed By JULESMAC

Booked Qua for a Girls Day Out on a Friday afternoon and just had a fabulous day. We were seated at the best table at the window which was a great start and the day just got better and better. Food was spot on but was only a part of a great day where the waiters spoiled us and ensured we had a great day out. We were having such a good time that we stayed till early evening and had to move tables as the window seat was booked however we were given free drinks on the house because of our inconvenience - which really wasn't inconvenient at all. All in all a great experience.

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1. Fylkir

134 Newlands Road, Glasgow G44 4ER Scotland Cafe, European, Contemporary, Danish, Scandinavian Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Table Service [email protected] +44 141 633 1722 https://www.facebook.com/Fylkirofcopenhagen/
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5 based on 46 reviews

Fylkir

Reviewed By B7460QKchrisf

We popped in her for a spot of lunch. We had previously eaten breakfast here and were very impressed. Lunch lived up to our expectations. The food was delicious and lovingly prepared. This is a cracking wee place. The portions are very generous too. Well worth a visit.

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