We are on our first day in Scotland and I wanted to find something with fresh veggies and spice…read more We'll be having enough traditional food in the Highlands. We loved this restaurant and enjoyed all our dishes. The good thing about small plates, at modest prices, is if a member of your party doesn't care for a dish it's no big deal. The salads, the kebabs, the dips, the seafood... everything was first rate as was the service. Only dish that faltered (and we had 10 among four of us) was the moussaka. Terrific meal! They need to pay more attention to their Yelp listing - there's a full bar, excellent cocktails, and they take credit cards - despite the Yelp listing.

There is very little I could fault about this place. It's spacious. The food comes pretty quickly…read moreand the service is fantastic. As I get further into my twenties, I've found that restaurants have an increasing tendency to play their music very loud. I'm sorry, and call me old fashioned, but one of the main things about going out for dinner is that you are there to have a conversation with the person you are with. I'm not there to get my groove on. Anyway, I digress. I really enjoy Greek/Turkish and Middle Eastern Food which is what this place specialises in. We chose some mezze plates including the chicken souvlaki, soutzoukakia (meatballs), the Moroccan Chicken Tagine and the Loukaniko. It was mouth watering. It was great value too, the portion sizes were manageable and we left very happy customers.

Wr had to check out this takeaway spot when we were in town. We got there just in time because…read moreafter we placed our order and stood outside to wait the place got packed! I got the BBQ chicken wrap which they indicated on the menu was spicy. It really wasn't but the chicken was tender, moist and flavorful. Definitely check them out!

Freshly made bread (you can see them making it in the back), a nice char on the shawarma, and a…read moregarlic sauce to top it off. Perfect takeaway food to eat at the Green nearby.

Food was tasty and the ambiance is intimate and relaxing. This place is run by a man and his wife…read moreso service was relaxed and slower, but it was worth it. He was so kind and everything was plated beautifully. Wish we were in town longer to try more things. Prices are very reasonable.

We got the Greek salad, chicken taouk, moussaka and a pitcher of sangria. Everything was very tasty…read moreand the presentation attractive. The service was very good and the owner very friendly. (The sangria was a little weak, though, but we would definitely go back.)

Wanted something light and fresh during our Glasgow tour. This restaurant wasn't too busy when we…read morecame in but we gave it a try. Food was tasty. Our server was very friendly and checked on us regularly. I really enjoyed all the food. Everything was good and came out in a timely manner. When we asked for our check I was surprised to see an electronic check. I think it was an Apple iPhone. Very cool. Have never send that before. Talk about modern times.

We had a good late dinner here. The salmon was perfectly crispy outside and tender inside. Service…read morewas good. Highly recommend!

We pass by here all the time on our way to places so decided to give this place a try. I must say,…read moreI had my doubts about going to a Spanish place in Scotland, but I was thoroughly impressed. Looks very sophisticated and classy inside. There was an extensive bar and their drinks were really good. Service was pretty quick, and they were very attentive. We ordered Iberico croquettes that were good (of course not as good as Spain). Crust was flavorful and heavy on the cream to jamon ratio. Jamon Iberico was good, sourdough of course is not authentic to the Spanish cuisine, but it was still tasty bread. We ordered the Galician sirloin and it was really good. If you are a real steak lover, probably go for their prime rib. I like my steak a little less fatty. Their cheesy cauliflower was rich and tasty and their tomato salad was just whatever, but it was good tomatoes. This was still one of my better meals here in Scotland.

Really amazing steak! The service was quite good too. Our server helped us navigate the options and…read moreanswered so many questions. Toffee pudding was delicious!

I've decided to give this a bit of an update since August I've probably visited about 7 times…read more The service is getting a lot better, more polished and they've completed downstairs which is great. I had quite possibly one of the best takes on a fry up this morning, called the scone stack. It really is good. Potato scone, black pudding and square sausage. You have to see it to believe it. Also, the staff are friendly, even had a very eccentric person in this morning (not sure if he was the manager) seemed very upbeat and perhaps not gone to bed after the night out but very good humoured.

This place is gorgeous to look at, really interesting and unusual design for Glasgow with yellow…read moretinted windows, lots of light timber and a long, clean, slick bar area. We'd booked in for dinner at 7.15pm on a Friday night and were seated by the door. There is outdoor seating (with leopard print throws for when it gets chilly, nice touch) which would be nice for a nice day. It got quite cold by the door after a while but thankfully a nice waiter offered to close it for us which was really appreciated. Our waitress was a little brisk but it seemed like she was run off her feet the whole night. The other staff we encountered were all friendly enough as well. Having a look over the menu I felt a little rushed to decide what to have but perhaps they wanted to turn our table over. The menu is a little odd, to be honest. Pasta dishes on a tapas menu? I just don't get it. There is also a selection of Brutti Bread Piccolo which I'm guessing is something like pinchos but never found out as the waitress didn't seem to have the time to answer questions. I avoided the section of the menu that baffled me and stuck with the more traditional tapas dishes: croquettes (cheese and bacon), pan catalan (tomato bread), peaceful prawns (butter and garlic prawns) and deep fried halloumi. Other dishes I tried thanks to my dining companions (Graeme H & Katie V) were chorizo, patatas bravas, albondigas and I'm sure there was also a squid/calamari dish that I can't see on the menu just now. The stand out delicious dish for me were the croquettes. Super crispy on the outside and really cheesy in the middle, these were really amazing. So much so, as I excited tucked into the last one I was proclaiming how much I loved them, only to find the last one was empty. Yes, just a shell of a croquette and no filling inside. It was hilarious/devastating. If they weren't so good, I probably wouldn't have said anything but seeing as I really wanted that last one, I told the waitress who got another portion bought over pretty quickly. I forgot to check the bill to see if we were charged for the extra portion. I hope not. Everything else was ok. The pan catalan was tasty, but perhaps needed more soaking time for the tomato into the bread (and to cover the whole piece of bread as well). The chorizo was crispy and almost a little burnt. The halloumi was really good, but nothing really outstanding in terms of being anything different. Dishes I wasn't impressed with: the peaceful prawns and the patatas bravas. The prawns were really bland tasting, I couldn't taste any garlic. The patatas bravas was more like a potato stew than crispy individual potatoes. And the albondigas was really hard, too hard for a meatball and it was pretty unpleasant to try to eat. The sauce was really nice though. When eating a tapas meal it can be easy to bypass the disappointing dishes, but now I've come to write the review there was quite a few things I didn't think were great. In terms of a cool place to go for a drink, I would definitely go here again. It's a nice space and had a really nice Friday night vibe. But I would hesitate about going here for tapas - although I would order those croquettes again, for sure! Edited to add: I would head to Brutti Ma Buoni rather than here as I found it much better overall! It's their sister restaurant, also in Merchant City.

Brutti Ma Buoni is just far too cool. - The kind of gem you'd discover on a laid back European city…read morebreak, only to fall head over heels and find yourself wishing it was your very own local at home. And so, with its stylised arty interior, the impressively huge bar which adorns an entire wall and the kind of service that'll leave you wishing the waiter was your pal, you're plunged into the ultra cool tapas cavern that is Brutti Ma Buoni. You will kick yourself for not finding it sooner and you will leave with a Brutti-induced holiday glow. For the five of us we opted for ten tapas dishes to share. The waiter was great, nodding along with an approving 'mmm-hmm' to all the dishes we'd chosen that he'd personally recommend and even suggested some of his favourites. (Paella! - Nom, good choice!) He was attentive and friendly, ensuring that everything was alright for us and that we had enough water. In fact, all the staff we encountered were lovely. Score! The result is that Brutti Ma Buoni exudes genuine charm. None of it the least bit try-too-hard. Hence the relaxed vibe which managed to take me far, far away and into cheery-happy holiday mode. We chose peaceful prawns, honey & chilli chicken wings, chickpea & spinach stew, mushrooms with blue cheese, spring rolls, salt & pepper squid, chorizo, chicken paella, aubergine fritters and patatas bravas. Everything was delicious but my favourites were the salt and pepper squid - which was deliciously battered and seasoned - along with the chorizo, (nom!) the chicken paella, (why thank you, waiter!) and the aubergine fritters. We all agreed that the aubergines were an unexpected surprise; lovely and fluffy in their light batter. Mmm! Heavenly tapas delights, and just the right amount of food for sharing, which, of course, is the best way to indulge tapas-style. So, leaving Brutti Ma Buoni, I genuinely did feel like I'd been on holiday; somewhere with sunshine, an ever-flowing bar and an undeniably warm welcome. Who needs holidays anyway?! When I next need a dose of self-induced sunshine and tasty tapas, you bet that it'll be Brutti's that saves the day. And I can't wait!

We visited here on a bit of a whim for some dinner as it was the only place in the area that I was…read moreconfident would still be doing food at 8pm on a Tuesday night in Merchant City. Thankfully I was right, and we headed up to the mezzanine to take a seat as the rest of the bar was pretty full. You really do feel like you've been transported to Europe when you take in your surroundings - super cool decor, a great vibe and interesting selection of food. It's really well done and made me feel like I'd been on a mini holiday. We ordered a selection of dishes to share: peaceful prawns, honey & chilli chicken wings, chickpea & spinach stew, mushrooms with blue cheese, spring rolls, salt & pepper squid, chorizo, chicken paella, aubergine fritters and patatas bravas. The waiter agreed that between 5 of us, 10 dishes was a good amount to share. We didn't have long to wait and the food arrived as it was ready, which was great. I dived straight into the squid which was some of the tastiest I've had in a while - a great batter and delicious aioli to go with it. The aubergine fritter was also really great - a whole aubergine slice with a delicate and light batter - it could've used a sauce of its own but thankfully there was some sauces left over in the other dishes which were perfect. The paella, which we'd ordered on the waiter's recommendation was one of my other favourites - really well cooked with hunks of chicken it it, it was nice to have some starch to go with the other dishes. The spring rolls were also really lovely - simple, sure but they were perfectly cooked and crispy - almost addictive in their crunch. Service was great, the bill was reasonable and it's a lovely space to enjoy a relaxing drink if you don't feel like eating. I wish they had the croquettes from Brutti Compadres on the menu here, but that's my only complaint! There's also an outdoor, covered seating area if it's warm enough to enjoy the weather - I'd definitely head back for a drink out there as it looked lovely (until it started raining).

We were staying around the corner at the AC Marriott and decided to try this restaurant since it…read morehad good ratings. I ordered the Lamb Shish which was good, not great. Visiting Scotland and Ireland for a few weeks, I had several good lamb dishes. This one wasn't as tender or flavorful as others I had had. Still good, but again, not the best I've had. I also tried a pot of the Arabic tea (using leaves). That was a new experience for me as a green and English Breakfast tea drinker. Was a bit too bitter for me. My wife had the Halloumi Tawook Special, which she liked a lot. My daughter had the Chicken Shawarma, which she liked, as well. Naan bread was really good. Servers were very friendly and attentive and our orders arrived quickly. Pricing was very reasonable.

fantastic food and nice folk…read more.. i'd recomend for any fan of middle eastern eats, but also anyone looking to discover new flavors...

We had the loveliest meal at Meze Meze on Rose Street. There were four of us and we ordered the…read morefeast, and every single dish was delicious and fresh. The veggies were the show stopper. The sweetest man, who I assume was the owner, brought our kiddos two Turkish delights on the house. I only regret not ordering dessert. Alcohol selection was great, and the table was comfy.

We stumbled on this find for lunch. The food was great, especially their take on a tzatziki sauce.read more

I used to pass this restaurant quite often but never been enticed to come in, or if l was to ever…read morego out for an Italian meal out this would possibly one of the last places that I would have thought of. I was in the company of others and one suggested Italian food, as this was the nearest we came here instead. There was a lunch special on, this was a two course for £6 two of us ate of this menu while the other two guests ate of the Al a carte. We all ordered starters which was *chicken & chickpeas in tomato sauce *breaded mozzarella sticks & spicy tomato dip *mussels in white whine & cream *smoked salmon & prawn Marie rose All the starters that came out looked pretty good, and you received quite a fair amount of food for your money, with some items I would have questioned would they have even made any money on them at all. Main courses where *prawn tagliatelle *beef & tomato pasta *Cajun chicken with fries Fetta cheese salad Everyone enjoyed their main courses with the the only negative was that there was too much food placed on the plates, with little thought to presentation or garnish to the dish, main courses where all served on cold plates, even though the restaurant looked good it still was rather dark. The biggest surprise of all was the food bill, a table of four having a two course meal was only £50 bang on. I enjoyed my visit here and would go back knowing that the food is pretty good, this would rate a pretty good 5*

Visited Roma recently with the boyfriend after being enticed in the door by the good value sounding…read morepre theatre offer which is rarely found available on a Saturday evening in Glasgow! It is also very close to the cinema which was good as we were off to the cinema after our meal. Upon entering we were quickly seated in a booth. We liked the decor of the place and the semi privacy offered by the booths. Menus were handed to us and drink orders taken. Our drinks arrived promptly and we placed our orders - Mozzarella Sticks and Penne ala Crema for him and Bruschetta followed by Spaghetti mia casa for myself. The starters arrived quickly enough but not before a waiter attempted to give us someone else's calamari starter! The boyfriends' two mozzarella sticks seemed a small portion and my bruschetta was a large slice of bread with fresh cherry tomatoes and was nice enough but I've had better elsewhere, the bread hadn't been toasted long enough. Our plates were cleared, new cutlery was set down and we were left to wait....and wait.....and wait. The waitress appeared after a time and asks "would you like some coffees or anything else?" and rather surprised I look back at her and say "no..." she was about to dash off when I managed to add "we're still waiting on our mains". The waitress gasps and runs away without saying anything. We shrug our shoulders and continue our conversation and during this wait I notice that the waiters really don't seem to know who ordered what. I watched a waiter wander around with a slice of cake for about 10 minutes before he managed to find the correct person! Our mains finally arrived and appeared to be good, freshly prepared food. The meals were simple but with good flavour and I only wish I'd had enough forethought to have ordered some garlic bread to soak up the remainder of the sauce. Plates were cleared and we opted for the dessert option on the pre theatre menu seeing as we had a bit of time to kill before our movie. Again we waited a fair amount of time before the waitress arrived once again to ask if we wanted coffees, no but we would like to see the menu please. We each chose the chocolate fudge cake and then found ourselves faced with another rather lengthy wait for dessert. During this time I amused myself by watching waiters wander around with plates of food asking fellow diners "did you order this?" and then wandering off upon finding it to be the wrong diner. I spotted our desserts about 5 minutes before they arrived as the waiter was over at the other end of the restaurant asking if they belonged to other people. The desserts finally made their way over to our tables and our ice cream had transformed to a puddle of cream but nevertheless still rather tasty. Getting our bill involved another 10 minutes of trying to catch a waiter's eye but it finally arrived, we paid up and left. We enjoyed the food well enough and for a pre theatre meal I'd say it was worth it. I honestly had the impression that the waiting staff had just shown up as new starts for the first time ever that day and been told to get on with it as they seemed to be without a clue. They were all friendly enough, they just appeared somewhat distracted. I might go back for the pre theatre deal but I would never pay full price for this place unless the service improved. I'd also say that despite advertising itself as being Mediterranean, the focus is largely upon typical Italian fare and it would be nice to see a wider choice of Mediterranean options on the menu, especially considering the restaurants close proximity to at least 3 other Italians within a block of this place. Nice enough for a pre theatre meal but it could be better.