A healthy appetite
IT’S EASY to be adventurous with food in Glasgow as its Indian, Chinese and Italian restaurants have now been joined by many other cuisines from around the globe.
However, traditional Scottish food is still well represented and vegetarians catered for, with many places offering substantial and imaginative menus.
A more international culinary style is also very popular, with many bistros and brasseries featuring wide-ranging menus which incorporate a world of taste sensations.
These tend to be lively and informal places to eat and offer good value for money, with places in the west end of the city in particular offering plenty of options.
The city centre is equally popular, with restaurants offering dishes from across the world, while the sharing way of enjoying a meal makes tapas bars just as popular with young couples as with family groups.
The menus are varied enough to cater for every taste with portion sizes which positively encourage tasting and experimenting.
Glasgow is also famous for
Glasgow has a great reputation for its array of eateries offering cuisines from around the world
its vibrant pub scene and the south side has a particularly good reputation for excellent pub meals.
Many pubs have retained their traditional aspects and loyal clientele while, at the contemporary end of the spectrum, a large number of wine bars, upmarket drinking establishments and themed pubs are also proving to be very popular.
Whether it’s the airy elegance of Princes Square, the welcoming atmosphere of south side cafes or the unexpected delights of tiny eateries in Partick, eating out in Glasgow is a real pleasure.
It can be hard to try something else if you have a favourite restaurant, but it’s worth remembering that this city always has something new around the corner.