Dessert (cheesecake and pudín de caramel) plus coffee, alcoholic and non options, were delicious. the waitstaff was courteous although not attentive at all. We sat with our menus closed and ready to order for 15 min before we had to wave to someone. They wouldn't even make eye contact. Same for during and after the meal. Plus they were not busy. read more

Had a delicious meal of two salads. One salad featured asparagus and artichokes. The other was a bean salad. Topped it off with a sorbet. read more

Cafe Andaluz - Spanish Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Their tapas dinner was so good. We had recently been in Spain, and this tastes very authentic. Service was professional. Ambience was pleasant, it's a beautiful place in a good location. read more

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Great tapas and exceptional service. Nothing compares to the food in Southern Spain, but this was fantastic for a Spanish restaurant in Glasgow. Pescado Adobado, mejillones, and both croquetas should not be skipped. We often judge a Spanish restaurant by their traditional tortilla. This one did not disappoint. Quaint place. Great staff. read more

Great food great company good ambiance good value and ok service 8/10 ...heard good things and was pleasantly surprised to find most of it to be true. read more

I cannot say enough about how wonderful the food and service was. I had NO idea where to start, but our host was kind enough to explain what each item was, and gave their recommendations of their favorites. I left STUNNED. I have never had food so good, in such a relaxed and familial atmosphere, and left feeling like I made a friend. I am bummed to return to the lame USA food, as this place knocks out every other in competition. read more

Due to a mix of wonderful company and yummy food I neglected to take any photos of the meal. They do a great tapas selection, and the waiters are very skilled at managing the Jenga construction of the plates and very small tables! The decor and atmosphere were splendid, food delicious and a good selection of cocktails, wine and beer. It was semi-reasonably priced, especially for the location, and even though we were the last customers in close to midnight we didn't feel pressured to leave! A booking is 100% required and you should be flexible about the booking time. It is quite packed with tables and people, which meant the noise level during our meals were quite high, but as the night went on and the people dispersed this became a lot better. I'd definitely go again, but instead of 7:30pm I'd maybe go for a 9pm meal...and remember to take photos! read more

Cafe Andaluz - Spanish Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Sangria is the best I've ever had, even apple dices in it taste good. The calamari tapas is fantastic, a Burt chewy, I'll remember the smoked paprika aioli sauce read more

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Cafe Andaluz does tapas. And it does it well. Cafe Andaluz was packed - as it always seems to be every time I go past. Inside, the walls are tiled; the seats are pew-like and covered in cushions to make it easier on the backside. I have become rather a fan of tapas in recent months, possibly due to my discovery of the joy of paella on holiday in June. You know how it works - pick 3 or 4 little dishes from the menu and dig in. I love it because it means I can try lots of different things. Patatas bravas is always a must, though. The lamb meatballs were Stu's must-have, while we both agreed on the Spanish honey mustard chicken. Everything was really good, and brought out surprisingly fast for such a busy time. Tapas do tend to get quite expensive, but if they're this tasty and fun to eat, then I think it's worth every penny. read more

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This was my second time at this cafe, not sure as to why i went back, as I'm not keen on this type of food. Ordering things I can't even pronounce to me is a marvel in itself. Anyhooo, as I said I am not sure what was ordered, but it tasted the same as the last time I had gone there. The fire alarm bell went off so we all had to proceed to the main road to wait for the all clear. We did however get a complimentary drink for the inconvenience of all that. *note to self* Keep away from the Spanish food. Give me a steak anytime of the day.) the staff were very attentive, which is always a good thing in my book. I don't think I will be back, not because it wasn't a nice place to be, it's just not for me that's all. read more

The west end one is probably my favourite tapas bar and for that reason I rarely go here. It has the same kind of ornaments, lamps and tiled tables, but this one is brighter and smaller, and so it seems are the tables. When we got sat down my first concern was whether we could even fit our lunch on it. We decided on the lunch deal, three tapas and a dessert for about £15, a very fair price we thought. I ordered Albondigas (meatballs) as usual, Solomillo Con Setas (strips of beef in cream, mushrooms, garlic and paprika) and Pollo Marinado (chicken breast slices marinated in paprika, lemon and coriander, and served with a chilli yoghurt). My partner's three dishes, coupled with our bread and olives meant when mine came too we had significant table overflow. We both had overhanging plates, a worrying state of affairs! The meatballs were lovely though, just like the west end's ones, spicy, dense and with an excellent tomato sauce. The strips of beef were nice too, maybe with a little too much sauce but it was tasty, though the garlic and paprika flavours were very subtle. The plates were all very generous I have to say. The only dish that didn't really impress me much was the Pollo Marinado. It was nothing special, a warm version of something you would find similar to in the cooked meats section of the supermarket. It was okay though. Thankfully we managed to get through it all without the plates toppling, the guy at the table next to us even resorted to putting his used plates on the floor, so we were happy when the plates were removed and we could order our desserts. I went for the chocolate mousse cake, too bitter and too rich for my blood as it turned out, but I'm sure some folk would like it! read more

"Pre-Theatre is the option to go for. Excellent value and pretty filling with fantastic bites of Spain" The food, service and ambience are all great at this centrally located tapas bar. I'd opt for the pre-theatre, where you get 3 tapas and a sweets. We opted for a couple of chicken dishes, prawns, aubergine, paella and tortilla. All were fantastic. We also ordered a basket of bread, which turned out to be too much food in the end :) The service was great too. Not in your face service, but just right. Even though it was busy the staff were on the ball. Will be back... 4 of 5 stars Value 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere 4 of 5 stars Service 4 of 5 stars Food read more

Perfectly lovely restaurant, nice atmosphere, chatty friendly staff and tasty tasty tapas. Between two of us, we had lamb meatballs, chicken in paprika, prawns in garlic, sea bass, roasted sweet potato with chick peas, and aubergine with couscous, peppers, herbs and Manchego cheese. Two meat, two fish, two veggie! All absolutely delicious, nothing I wouldn't eat again in a minute. They do a £13.95 deal for 3 tapas and a dessert per person. We ended up sharing one cheese plate between us instead of dessert but they still charged us the special price and it works out cheaper than the individual dishes, so it was all good. For the 6 tapas, the cheese plate, two small glasses of Merlot and an espresso, it was £21 each - can't really complain about that. It's not somewhere I think to go very often but every time I go, I remember that it's actually really good. :-) read more

Went to the Tapas Restaurant with three friends. Not for any particular reason - just went. Sat for 15 minutes - no one showed. No one seemed interested in our hunger. Left - not that bothered with little plates read more

I love tapas. I do not love chain restaurants that attempt to provide an 'authentic' Spanish 'experience'. (D'you see how sarcastic you can appear with the use of inverted commas?) The decor is nice enough I guess... If you like Moorish influenced style - actually, thinking about it I reckon they've gotten it just a 'bit' wrong and decked the place out with fixtures and fittings from the local Moroccan home-furnishings outlet. Or bazaar... It didn't really feel that 'Spanishy' to me I'm afraid. Dish one: Chorizo & black pudding sauteed in spicy tomato Dish two: Pan Catalan The chorizo was unusually soft and tasted very oily, while the black pudding just fell apart and combined with the sauce to make a glutinous, garlicky and overly rich 'soup'. The bread was just 'meh' - you could make better at home quite easily. Ooer, just realised I sound like a right misanthrope with that review... Rest assured fellow Yelpers that I am not, and let me finish with a few positives from this particular dining experience: 1 - It was only a tenner for two dishes and a couple of cokes 2 - Friendly, helpful and attentive staff Actually, that's it for the good stuff... In summary, it's cheap and cheerful, if not truly authentic and that's why I won't be darkening that particular restaurant's door any time soon. read more

Cafe Andaluz has become a favourite restaurant of mine. Yesterday marked my fourth visit and it was, like before, lovely! Firstly, the interiors are beautiful. My partner and I were directed to a nice window table by a charming waitress. We opted for the Pre-Theatre option (£12.95 for three tapas and a dessert) and the only negative I have is that we were spoiled for choice! A few months ago, actually, we went along and ordered nine tapas between the two of us because A) it all looked so appetising and B) sometimes we're greedy pigs! I had chorizo with black pudding, mackerel fillets on a bed of rocket and scallops with creamed leeks and prosciutto. My partner opted for two chicken dishes; one marinated in a tandoori-like way and another battered with honey glaze and wholegrain mustard. He also got a veg dish which was sweet potato, chickpea and another vegetable I can't remember. All of our food was lovely and we shared all six dishes. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the creamed leeks were melt-in-the-mouth fantastic. We also shared a jug of sangria which was ace and pretty strong! For dessert my other half had a caramel cheesecake which he loved. I had the Spanish cheese selection which, I might add, there was no supplement for even on the Pre-Theatre! The service the entire evening was prompt but not intrusive, the food was delicious and very reasonably priced and all-in-all it was a great experience... again! read more

If, like me, you're one of these people who can never make their mind up when ordering off a menu then Cafe Andaluz offers a nice solution to this problem. Here you can pick as many tapas plates as you want. Three tapas is about all I can handle, especially after the complementary bread, olives and oils. So the Sunday menu of three tapas and a dessert for £15 is ideal. Otherwise it can be pricey with tapas plates ranging from £4-£8. Any time I've come here it's never let me down. The dim lights, candles and Spanish music create a nice ambience, perfect if you're wining and dining. The food is top-notch, with good service, a nice selection of cervezas and cocktails, Cafe Andaluz is one of my favourite places to eat in Glasgow. read more

I came here for a friend's birthday a few weeks ago. There was quite a large group of us and one of our friends are particularly difficult when out for dinner and so, going out for dinner can often be a hellish experience with him. I had the meatballs, the paella and the patatas bravas. It was standard Spanish tapas fare, for a vastly inflated price. We were around £28 each for roughly three tapas and a glass of wine each. They do have my favourite wine though, so I can't complain too much. The service was a little slow, but we were not in a huge rush, so it wasn't a big deal. read more

As a pre-cursor to a trip to Madrid my friends and I decided to visit Cafe Andaluz for a few (what turned out to be 13 between 3 of us!) tapas to get us into the mood. The atmosphere and decor is in keeping with what you would expect in a tapas restaurant, ceramic panelling, twinkling guitar music and the chatter of people having a good time. As my travels to Madrid showed me we don't really do tapas right in Glasgow (come on guys get some tabernas opened, do some at the bar drinking and let the tapas hopping commence) but that didn't stop this all being very tasty. As the name suggests the restaurant has an Andalucian theme and as such it's influences come from North Africa and in particular Morocco. The food was all really good and a refreshing change from my two recent visits to Tinto's in East Kilbride that had been a little disappointing. A few of the highlights included the Pork Cheek and Chickpeas with a beautifully sweet and rich gravy. The Chorizo & Black Pudding Stew that had us all immediately reaching for more. Chipirones, deep fried baby squid; a slightly more grown up take on calamares and the Scallops, well because scallops are just great. My companions had never enjoyed the thrill of padron pepper roulette and these wee beauties are a must have if you ever see them on the menu, grilled to a slight char, sprinkled with sea salt and bursting with peppery flavour. Luckily, or sadly depending on how mischievous you are, nobody drew the atomic bomb that is the 1 in 20 hot (and I mean HOT) pepper. I like Cafe Andaluz, it's a little bit more expensive than some other tapas restaurants in the city but you get what you pay for and in this instance it is some very tasty food, just try to avoid ordering 13 if you go, or you know, don't, because they'll more than likely be delicious. read more

Perfect environment! Perfect assistance! Tasty food but small portions for the prices. Want some tapas.. there are many different choices as well as fixed menus! Certainly go for the paella!! Expensive but worths it. If you want something to drink go for Red Sangria.. Personally I didn't like the white one as it reminded me orange-juice instead of sangria! If you want a dessert.. don't go for the crem brule.. It is served cold and it will not satisfy the crem-brule lovers. I've been there 3 times and I will go some more.. There are many dishes I haven't tried yet!! Yummy! read more

Rude staff, cheap crockery and one of the most depressing atmospheres of any restaurant I've ever visited. I didn't even stay long enough to order food because my drink had stuff floating in it and an unruly child sneezed into my coat. If you've heard great things about Cafe Andaluz then hop on the subway and drop by the Cresswell Lane restaurant to avoid disappointment. The extra £1.40 is more than worth it. read more

Listen........ Doesn't matter which cafe Andaluz you go to.... You get the same great food and service in them all.... This is no different to the other Glasgow or the Edinburgh one.... Go eat and become fat on tapas Great place read more

Here we go again. Café Andaluz pops its Spanish head again in the City Centre. In the heart of Glasgow, just along from George Square, you'll come across a very lively Café Andaluz on St. Vincent Place. Every single time I've been here, this place is heavin', and this isn't an exaggeration. You run the risk of turning around out the door if you don't already have a booking; it's that popular. Similar to its West End sister, it offers that mix of rustic décor and homely Spanish style with the tiles, wood and cast iron that surrounds you. It's always lively, with people meeting up after work... cougars having a wee bit too much to drink and all you can hear are their cackling laughter. Atmosphere aside, the menu is jam-packed with selections covering your meat, seafood and veg needs. As the routine goes, I normally get at least one from each section. The portions are pretty generous, and for 2 people, 5 tapas can go a long way; but that all depends on your appetite (or your tapeworm named Marco). The food is decent, but definitely not the best or authentic I've had. Bonus points: 20% off food with a Snapfax when you book in advance only on Sundays through Thursdays. The staff here is a little less forgiving than their West end sister if you forget to book in advance. So word from the wise: book in advance to secure your discount! read more

As a vegetarian (that's including no fish) and a small eater (my dinner portions are always 1/3 the size of my boyfriend's), Cafe Andaluz is a dream. Tapas with a vegetarian section on the menu has meant I've become a big fan. Like it's sister restaurants in Glasgow's west end and George St in Edinburgh, Cafe Andaluz is a nice, fun, reasonably-priced, Moroccon-themed restaurant. Excellent for a special treat or for big-table occasions- everyone is bound to be happy with the menu and price. The pitchers of Sangria are always a big hit. read more

Café Andaluz is a fantastic Spanish/Moroccan tapas restaurant. The food really something else, I have eaten at this café Andaluz a few times and highly recommend it. You can choose from tapas or they do large banquet deals and paella depending on how many are eating. I had two lamb dishes which were cooked to perfection but my favourite dish was the scallops and leeks in a white sauce. They were amazing; blow your socks off good. I'd recommend going with a few friends as tapas are a great way of eating as you can share and try things you might not usually given the restrictions of conventional restaurant' s 3 tiered courses set up. They do really good paellas as well, and have a vegetarian one as well I think. The pudding menu is also impressive. The décor is Moroccan, very earthy and makes for a good environment to eat, service is good and they have a great selection of wine and Spanish beer. read more

Cafe Andaluz - Spanish Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

About two weeks ago, we picked this restaurant using the Find Me Gluten Free app. We had an excellent dinner. Our waitress was very helpful for my wife to choose four gluten free menu items; Chorizo Al Vino, Solomillo Con Setas, Pollo Marinado, and Pinchitos Morunos. All were very tasty and plentiful. We had a glass of wine recommended by our waitress, good recommendation. When and if we travel back to Glasgow, we will definitely dine here again. read more

What's not to like about Tapas?! Just a word of advice. This place is quite popular. Each time i've been in, it has been packed so reserve a table if you can! That's always a good sign isn't it?! read more

I've wanted to go to Cafe Andaluz for ages but never got around to it until last week. We hadn't made a booking and it was a Friday just after work but we were still able to get a table. I love the idea of tapas and they had a good deal on where you could get a choice of three tapas and a dessert for £14.95. I don't normally go for desserts but hey I couldn't turn it down when it was free...kind of! I chose the creme brulee which seemed really big to me but tasted great! It was cold though. I always have in my head that creme brulee should be slightly warm but maybe I have that wrong. There were a lot of food options that you had to pay an extra £1 or £2 for but I avoided those as there was enough choice to pick from. I enjoyed the food and I'd definitely go back again. I think it would be great for a big group of people. read more

Wonderful food and attentive staff! My only complaint would be the Sangria, just stick to the red wine instead.

The tapas were amazing, the shrimp and goat cheese with marmalade were impressive. Steer clear from the paella, it is definitively not worth it. The staff was super friendly. A but pricey. read more

If you can get by with the rude staff you will get good food. I would pass on the calamari as it tasted spoiled but the rest was good. They said I didn't tip well for an American (15%) but I thought tipping was not expected in UK so I thought i was being generous. Do not take pictures of your food or inside the restaurant or you will not be invited back. I was very surprised when the manager told me this. read more

Great tapas bar with several well prepared options. Service was excellent and the churros were the perfect ending to our meal.

This place was crazy good!! The portions are out of control for Tapas, and they do not hold back with the wine at all. I can't wait to go back some day! read more

Had lunch here on a Saturday afternoon, didn't book a table but we were quickly shown to a nice big table in the corner even though it was very busy. The decor is gorgeous, very authentic, low lighting, spanish music, perfect for a relaxing lunch or a romantic dinner. We ordered the set tapas,12 dishes in total at £23 per head, which I thought was a bit expensive, and bottle of red wine(the house red was £15 which I thought was a bit steep aswell, maybe that's because I'm used to my £4 Sainsbury's plonk though!)so the bill came to over £85 for 3 people. The pretty spanish waitress was very friendly, she described that since we has asked for the set tapas menu for two, for three instead, we would get more of the 'good stuff', which was good to hear. The food arrived quickly, in batches of four, gorgeous olives and bread with oil, potato slices with cheese and garlic, artichoke with sunblush tomatoes & dressing, beef with mushrooms, duck confit, seabass, scallops & parma ham with leek sauce, beef carpaccio, I'm drooling on my keyboard as I type! The food was top notch, all very flavoursome(although the wasabi and beef carpaccio nearly blew my head off)and the wine was good. Overall I would come back for a special occasion rather than a quick lunch as it's a bit pricier than the likes of Torres & La Tasca. read more

This tapas bar is across the street from the counting house and next to George square. The food is good and the place has a great atmosphere. We tried many different dishes as there were 5 of us. The sea bass was my favourite. read more

When we were taken to our table the waiter asked if we would like bread and oil which we answered no. A couple of minutes later another waiter brought the bread and oil that we did not ask for and to be polite we accepted this as it was not this waiters fault however an added cost to the bill (no big issue) just bad communication among the staff. The food was quick to arrive once ordered. I was disappointed with the valencia paella as it was really dry minus a lot of the ingredients. Once the food was finished another waiter came to the table for desert orders. I ordered another pint along with my desert and coffee. The desert and coffee arrived but there was no sign of the pint. I waited to see if my drink would arrive later due to the bar being busy but it did not show up. The main problem is that too many waiters serve the one table and there is no communication between them so this offers a disappointing service to the customer. read more