Glasgow Restaurants Now Taking Bookings!
26.04.21 – Mark the date in your diary!
As part of the Scottish government’s easing of restrictions, restaurants, cafés and beer gardens will be allowed to reopen from April 26.
To begin with, hospitality venues will only be able to serve booze outdoors. While that means you can expect the odd raindrop to land in your pitcher of Kamikaze, the outdoor curfew extends to 10pm and the substantial meal rule has been dropped completely.
Indoor dining will close at 8pm and only non-alcoholic drinks can be served.
But… liquid lunches, boozy brunches and after-work pints are all back in the mix!
It’s been a horrendous year for Glasgow’s hospitality sector – so, if you can, get out and support your local restaurants, cafés and bars. Be sure to bookmark this list and give it a quick scan before choosing where to make reservations.
It’s time, once again, to make the most of this great wee city that you get to call home.
Any local restaurants that want to be added to the list can simply send an email to hello@iloveglasgow.com.
Here’s our list of Glasgow restaurants that are now taking bookings:
City Centre
Sugo – The lights are on, the chefs are busy and the team at Sugo are getting ready to reveal some tasty new additions to the menu! They’re now accepting reservations (for a maximum of 4 people from two households) for indoor dining from April 26. Book now.
La Lanterna – The Hope Street restaurant will be reopening on April 30. Friday to Sunday only until the restrictions ease further from May 17, then they hope to reopen on their usual days. Book here.
Mharsanta – Opening for outside dining only from April 26. From May 17 they will open both indoor and outdoors following the government guidance.
The Locale – The beer garden will be opening on April 26. The Locale will be introducing some great new offerings – like bottled cocktails for sharing and some new menu editions to complement their usual fried chicken and tacos. Book here.
Chaakoo City Centre – Bookings for indoor dining can be made now. However, all outdoor tables will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Open from 12.15-8pm indoors | 12.15-10pm outdoors. Book now.
Yiamas Greek Taverna – Opening from April 27. People can book here to guarantee a table but walk-ins are also very welcome.
Bier Halle – The beer garden will be opening April 26. Bier Halle will have cocktails available on tap for their terrace bar and will also have a spillover terrace outside All Saints on Buchanan Street – serving a limited but quality drinks menu. Book here.
Barolo – Bookings for indoor dining can be made now. However, with a newly extended outside seating area, all outdoor tables will be on a first-come, first-served basis. 12-8pm indoors with no alcohol sales | 12-10pm outdoors with alcohol available. Book here.
The Dakhin – Reopening from April 26 with indoor seating available every day from 12pm-8pm. Take away and delivery daily from 12pm-10pm. All tables can be reserved until 7pm and you can book now!
The Dhabba – Reopening on April 26 Indoor seating available every day from 12pm-8pm. Outdoor seating opening daily from 12pm-10pm. All tables can be booked until 7pm. Their online booking system is now live!
Thairiffic – Their takeaway service will be available from 16th April with dine-in relaunching on April 27. They’re offering 20% off takeaway orders, as well as ‘Tea for 2’ for £25 (takeaway only). Thairiffic will also be running a lunch deal from £6.50 (Friday to Sunday for both dine-in and takeaway). Book here.
Red Onion – Opening on April 29 with a new a la carte menu, as well as vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and John’s much-loved taster menus all available. Open daily from 12-8pm. Book here.
Café Andaluz City Centre – Bookings for indoor dining can be made now. However, with a newly extended outside seating area, all outdoor tables will be on a first-come,first-served basis. 12-8pm indoors with no alcohol sales | 12-10pm outdoors with alcohol available. Book here.
Mini Grill – Will be delighted to welcome customers back inside the restaurant from April 26 (In-line with Scot Gov Restrictions). Book here.
The Anchor Line – Bookings for indoor dining can be made now. However, all outdoor tables will be on a first-come, first-served basis. 12-8pm indoors | 12-10pm outdoors. Book here.
Madras Cafe – Open for dine-in from April 26 and you can book online now.
Paesano – The pizzaioli are stretching off and getting ready for the return of sit-in dining on April 26. Walk-ins only.
Il Pavone – This family-run Italian restaurant will be reopening on April 26 in Princes Square, their home of over 20 years. You can book your table here.
Topolabamba – Bookings for indoor dining can be made now, however, all outdoor tables will be on a first-come, first-served basis. 12.30-8pm indoors | 12.30-10pm outdoors. Book here.
Two Fat Ladies – The city centre TFL will reopen on May 20 at 5pm. Thursday to Sunday, 12noon-10pm. Book here.
La Vita (George Square) – Reopening on April 26. You can make reservations here.
Amarone – Bookings for indoor dining can be made now. However, with a newly extended outside seating area, all outdoor tables will be on a first-come, first-served basis. 12-8pm indoors with no alcohol sales | 12-10pm outdoors with alcohol available.
Lychee Oriental – Reopening on April 26 and they’re taking bookings on their website now. Book here.
Masala Twist (Hope Street) – Now taking reservations for April 26 onwards. Trading daily from 12-8pm, last table at 7pm. Guests must vacate the restaurant by 8pm. Lunch menu available 12-3pm | Pre-theatre menu from 12-6pm. Book here.
La Vita Spuntini (Gordon Street) – Reopening on April 26. You can make reservations here.
La Bonne Auberge – Reopening on April 26. Serving breakfast and all-day dining options until 8pm. Book here.
Di Maggio’s – Bookings for indoor dining can be made now, however. all outdoor tables will be on a first-come, first-served basis. 12.00-8pm indoors | 12.00-10pm outdoors. Book here.
Atlantic Bar & Brasserie – Bookings for indoor dining can be made now. However, all outdoor tables will be on a first-come, first-served basis. 12-8pm indoors | 12-10pm outdoors. Book here.
Cranachan – Reopening on April 26 at 9am with full menus and offerings… minus the booze!
They also have a fantastic deal available that will run from the 26th, which discounts Cranachan’s beautiful afternoon tea to £13.50pp. All details and bookings are available on their website.
Café Gandolfi – Reopening from April 26. Café Gandolfi are returning with an emphasis on sustainability – from their food being as seasonable as possible, all the way through to their wine and drinks offering. Open Mon 8-5pm | Tue-Sat 8-8pm | Sun 9-5pm. Book here.
West End
Bar Brett – Reopening on April 26. Bar Brett have an incredible new team in place with their chef fresh from 3 years in Hong Kong Michelin starred yakatori joint – YardBird!
They’re going to have a number of yakatori skewers being cooked on a Japanese BBQ outside (weather permitting) on the 26th and 27th to celebrate reopening in style. Their usual full menu will also be available and you can bag a table here.
Tiffney’s Steakhouse – Reopening on April 30. Initially trading at weekends only – Friday from 4pm | Saturday & Sunday from 1pm. Tiffney’s anticipate being able to open as near to normal from Wednesday, 19th May. Book here.
The Gannet – Reopening on May 19 and their diary is filling up nicely so don’t hang about! Book now to try their new menu.
Ox & Finch – Reopening on April 26. Bookings from then until May 31 are already live online, with June onwards to be added soon.
Their opening menus are being put together now and will feature Ox & Finch favourites as well as some brand new dishes! Reservations can be made here.
Partick Duck Club – Back open on April 26 from 9am, 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays) and they’ll even have up to 40 covered seats outdoors too! Book here.
Hanoi Bike Shop – Reopening on April 26 with food inside and outside. There’s a large outdoor seating area and they will be launching a brand new food and drinks menu. Opening from 12pm every day. Book here.
The Hyndland Cafe – Stuart and Kim are super excited to be welcoming customers back indoors. The Hyndland Cafe had a revamp through the first lockdown and they’re now serving waffles, ice cream and milkshakes too. They’ll be opening both indoor and outdoor dining from April 26. Walk-ins only.
Roastit Bubbly Jocks – Reopening on April 30. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am till 8pm with brunch and dinner menus both running. To book call 0141 339 3355.
Number 16 – Reopening on May 17 (restrictions allowing), every day. Reservation times are Monday to Saturday from 12-2pm, then 5.30-9pm, and Sunday from 1-2.30pm and 5.30-8.30pm. Book here.
Café Andaluz West End – Bookings for indoor dining can be made now, however, all outdoor tables will be on a first-come, first-served basis. 12-8pm indoors with no alcohol sales | 12-10pm outdoors with alcohol available. Book here.
Two Fat Ladies at The Buttery – Opening April 28. Initially Wednesday to Sunday (12-8pm) and welcoming guest of up to four people from two households. Book here.
La Vita Spuntini (Byres Road) – Reopening on April 26. You can make reservations here.
Ubiquitous Chip – The Chip will be opening on the 26th-28th for drinks outside and on their roof terrace! Having spent the last few months working hard behind the scenes with renovations, creating new menus and an all-new cocktail list – they’ll be open for inside and outside dining from April 29. Book here.
Celino’s (Partick) – Reopening on April 26. Book here.
Banta Wala by Masala Twist – Now taking reservations for April 26 onwards. Banta Wala on Byres Road will be open from 12-8pm, last table at 7pm. Guests must vacate the restaurant by 8pm. Lunch menu available 12-3pm | Pre-theatre menu from 12pm-6pm. Book here.
Crabshakk – The Finnieston restaurant will reopen on April 27, 7 days a week! Running the same menu as always with regular specials. Limited outside tables are available to book too.
Urban West – Back on for sit-in dining on April 26 and their online booking system will be live on their website soon.
Cubatas – With a wee beer garden for outdoor dining and new menu launching, Cubatas will begin trading again on April 30. Book here.
Ramen Dayo – Open from 11.30am until 8pm from April 26 and bookings are now available for inside tables of 4 (from 2 households). Outdoor dining will also be available but you can only reserve inside tables for now. Book here.
Fanny Trollopes – Opening April 30 for weekends only until May 17 when they hope to be back to normal opening times with alcohol available!
Fanny Trollopes will have a more lunchtime feel to begin with and will progress to what they’re better known for as restrictions ease. Book here.
La Lanterna West End – Reopening for dining on April 26, 7 days a week and will continue to offer takeaway too. Book here.
Stravaigin – Returning on April 26 for drinks only outside until 28th. On Thursday 29th they are opening inside and outside for food. From 11am on weekdays and 9am on weekends. Stravaigin will be opening with a brand new food menu that they’ve been perfecting over the last couple of months! Book here.
Te Seba – Planning to reopen on April 28. Wednesday to Sunday, 12noon to 8pm. Book here.
Ka Pao – Reservations from April 26 until May 31 are already live online, with June onwards to be added soon! You know tables are going to be in high demand so be quick! Book here.
Silla – Currently open for takeaway but will open their indoor seating when the Scottish Government allows it. Currently, they offer a 10% discount on our pick-up orders made via their website.
Chaakoo West End – Reopening on April 26 for indoor dining only, from 4:30-8pm daily. Book here.
Le Petit Cochon – Their diary is open from May 20 but they’ve yet to announce an official reopening date. Keep your eyes peeled for more announcements on Le Petit Cochon’s Instagram.
The Square – Open from April 26. Both outdoor licensed area and indoor dining available. Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner in their newly refurbished restaurant with a brand new menu and cocktail offering! Book here.
Southside
Sapori d’Italia Meatballs Master – Reopening on April 26 for sit-in. Book here.
The Indian on Skirving Street – Reopening from April 27 for dine-in! Book here.
La Vita Piccolino e Vino – Reopening on April 26. You can make reservations here.
Nonna Gina’s – Reopening the restaurant on April 26 with outdoor seating also available. Book here.
Mr. MacGregor’s – Opening at 9am on April 26. Book here.
Primavera Bistro – Reopening on April 26.
East End, North & Surrounding Areas
Ocho – Already trading Friday to Monday for takeaway, Ocho will also be offering indoor dining from April 26! Book here.
Celino’s (Alexandra Parade) – Reopening on April 26. Book here.
Van Winkle – Opening for outside bookings only from April 26. From May 17, following the government guidance, they intend to open indoors as well. Book here.
La Vita Pizzeria (Bishopbriggs) – Reopening on April 26. You can make reservations here.
Drygate – Reopening on April 26 at 11am and they’re currently taking bookings via hello@drygate.com and by phone on 0141 212 8815.
Crabshakk at Cathedral House – Cathedral House Hotel will once again host the Crabshakk pop-up from April 30.
Available Tuesday to Sunday, the menu will be set up for summer and be available inside and out in the garden with its views of Glasgow Cathedral and Necropolis. Book here.
The Mint (Coatbridge) – Reopening April 26. 11:30-8pm, Monday to Saturday and 12:30-8pm on Sundays. To book call 01236 441 191.
Di Maggio’s (East Kilbride) – Reopening on April 26 for indoor dining only, from 12.00-8pm daily. Book here.
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– I LOVE GLASGOW
