I'd give this 2.5 stars if I could, mostly because the food was pretty good and the decor is pleasant. I had chicken, which was cooked nicely and came with just-right portions of mash, spinach and tomatoes. My boyfriend had salmon, which wasn't the best ever tasted, but still decent. Most of the problems we had, had to do with the service. We had reservations for 8:00, and we arrived on-time. However, though the website advertised free parking for patrons, it was unclear where this parking was. When I went in to ask, the man at the check-in station first told me, in a very rude tone, that there WAS no free parking for hotel guests. When I told him I wasn't a hotel guest, but had reservations at the restaurant, and that the website explicitly said, in a giant, red banner that there was free parking, he said oh, it's at the Concert Square car park and if you bring in your ticket, they'll validate it. Free parking might not be a big deal to some, but we're on a tight budget and needed to economize where we could to enjoy a fancier night out than we usually get to have, without going broke. I stepped outside to call my boyfriend, who had dropped me off to ask while he looked for parking, then came back in. I told the man that I'd like to go ahead and get our table, and he stuck his hand in my face and said "I'll be right with you," then walked off. When he came back, he said they were just clearing our table and it would be ready in just a moment. Half an hour later, after watching 3 other sets of couples be seated, my boyfriend went to ask about it and was told that they were just then clearing a table for us. Another 15 minutes later, we were seated. 15 minutes after that, a waiter showed up, asked for our drink, entree, and dessert orders all at once, which annoyed me. The whole time we were there, it was as if we were being rushed through, while the staff had as little to do with us as possible. I would have ordered coffee with dessert, since someone nearby had one and it smelled good, but I never got the opportunity. All in all, I'm very glad that we had a 2 for 1 voucher, which was the initial reason we went to this place in the first place, because while the food was tasty, it by itself wasn't worth £17 + drinks and an "optional" 12.5% gratuity added to the bill (by this, they mean they automatically add it on and you have to ask for it to be removed). For those prices, I expect good service and hospitality, but frankly, I've had better service at Waffle House. Even with the voucher we used (like I said, we're on a budget - you know how it is), I still don't really feel like we got a good value. If you're looking for someplace a little special to have a nice night out, I'd say: keep looking. If you have buckets of money and don't care if you spend it on just-pretty-good food and not-good service, have at it. Oh, and I'm not sure what the Mr. Uppity McSnoot's problem was with me - maybe it was that I'm female, American, or quite a bit taller than he was, but the man I dealt with in the first place and who eventually seated us kept deferring to my (Scottish, slightly less tall) boyfriend and being perfectly polite to him after being really scoffy and rude to me. P.S. We came home to find that the restaurant sent an email, timestamped 8:30 PM (our reservation was for 8, remember?) to say that our time had been switched to 9:15. What's the point in sending an email when the patrons will have already been expecting a table for half an hour? Had they called us to inform us of the change, we'd have canceled, since we'd pre-booked cinema tickets for 9:30. read more

Popped in here for a few drinks after work one weekday with some colleagues. Its not my usual haunt I have to say, I'd have been much more at home round the corner in the Flying Duck, but I was willing to give it a go! We stayed for a few hours drinking wine and eating crisps! I have to say the bar area has a really nice and relaxed atmosphere. It was really quiet only a few other tables, mainly people down from the attached hotel, so we had the privacy to talk between ourselves. The bar service was quite slow, they only had one bartender on and she was also dealing with all the drinks orders from the restaurant side, so that was a bit annoying for her and em. It's pretty pricey, but the wine we had was extremely nice (the Pinot I think), so we didn't mind forking out for a bottle (or two, or three!). Over all I'd really recommend this bar if you: a) Were popping in for a quick drink with relatives/colleagues/anyone you wanted to impress or b) were meeting your (possibly potential) significant other for a nice date night. I think it would be a nice location to start, or end, a date. I'd definitely come back for drinks here. read more

The salmon appetizer was fabulous with the celeriac slaw and capers being a wonderful accompaniment to the excellent quality smoked salmon. The micro greens were a plus. I enjoyed the chicken breast with cassoulet style beans. The blend of beans carrots, marrow, spinach, celery and leaks with lardon inna light cream sauce was flavorful and delicious. But I am writing this review because the meringue with lemon curd dessert was exquisite. The slightly sour raspberry sauce with plenty of raspberries what is the perfect foil for the meringue casing that held the lemon curd. Without both the sour lemon and the tart raspberry sauce, the meringue might've been overpoweringly sweet.As presented however, the balance was perfect. The pistachios toasted almonds and whipped cream were a plus that made it one of the best desserts I've had in a while. I'm also grateful for both the server and the cook took my sensitivity to Bell peppers seriously accommodated me beautifully. A memorably wonderful meal and Glasgow one of the best so far. read more

La Bonne Auberge - Meringue desert filled with lemon curd and topped with tart raspberry sauce, whipped cream, pistachios and toasted almonds. - French Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Oh god, the duck. THAT DUCK. Sticky asian glaze (descriptive or what?!) on sharply dressed veggie slaw with gloriously purple potatoes (think of the shade you'd get if you accidentally washed an argos alien with a pair of black jeans). It was beautifully presented and just the perfect amount...although if I'm perfectly honest I wanted it twice over just to keep eating it! All we indulged in drinks wise was coke/diet coke given that he was working and I was nursing a very teensy hangover. Do yourselves a favour and finish with the creme brulee...absolutely wonderful. One of the best incarnations of that particular deliciousness I've come across in ages! We were there for lunch and on walking in I immediately felt a bit under dressed when I saw the decor but I needn't have bothered, the atmosphere was very welcoming and laid back. The staff were lovely and clearly take pride in the place, which is reassuring and a welcome change of pace to be honest, so many staff in places make it obvious that they're in the ''it's just a job'' mindset which isn't so relaxing when they're in charge of what's happening to your food! The service was v. attentive and actually the closest thing to perfect I've encountered thus far. Fussy pal was happy, I was happy and the food was DIVINE. What more do you need? read more

I'm surprised La Bonne Auberge hasn't been reviewed more than this. Maybe up this end of the town, people are more interested in the nearby cinema or bus station. I've never had anything off their a la carte but they do an excellent pre-theatre menu which is great value in a restaurant with excellent service and staff. Attached is a hotel which, on entering, feels a bit clinical but the dining area is spotless and super cosy at night. read more

La Bonne Auberge - French Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I had a small lunch at La Bonne Auberge in an almost empty restaurant. The service was fast and observing and the food was ok. I had the "La Bonne Auberge steak burger" which sounded a bit like a steak sandwich. It was not. It was a good ground burger with very good rolls. It was served with a side of crisp fries. The fries was very good. I had to ask for ketchup to my fries. My friend had the "Chargrilled rib eye steak" which had a very good peppercorn sauce. The steak was ordered to be medium but was cooked well done, but according to my friend was saved by the sauce. Compared to the overall food quality, this is a bit overpriced but ok for a quick dinner. read more

Most of the well known restaurants in Glasgow are located in the West End so I wasn't expecting much from La Bonne Auberge, especially since it was attached to the hotel we were staying in. I was so wrong. First, make a reservation unless you don't mind waiting. Second, if you want to avoid their high prices, take advantage of their pre-fix theater menu. Fabulous and so delicious. Ahhh, and the service. Unlike many restaurants in Glasgow where the servers act like they're doing you a favor by taking your order, La Bonne Auberge's waiters are attentive, relaxed, friendly and informative. One more thing - this is the perfect hotel if you have elderly people in your party as there is space between tables, the room is well lit and the restaurant isn't huge. We'll be back! read more

Oh, it has some wine list. I had a lunch here once that was pretty average, so when I was invited for an evening meal, I was not that keen. Given that is is just across the road from the big cinema, and hardly the most tasteful of surroundings, I was not ready for the intimate treat that was waiting. Superb waiter service- they can advise on both pronunciation and the best wine for a dish, wonderful, subtle French main courses and the elegant deserts. As always, I went for the fish, and it was exquisite. I then spent far too long relaxing over coffee and desert, which was really an excuse to test a few more bottles of wine. Absolutely splendid, and the harsh realities of the Glasgow winter, when I finally went outside, did not touch me all the way home... read more

La Bonne Auberge is the restaurant in Glasgow I go to on only those most special of occasions. For example when I graduated from university and when my brother announced his engagement. It is everything you would expect from a top of the range French restaurant. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed but with the appropriate level of sophistication to make you feel like you are out for a special meal. La Bonne Auberge is cozy enough for couples or a close group of friends but also offers a kids menu for family occasions although I would definitely not describe this restaurant as a "family restaurant" as such. I'd consider leaving the kids at home for this one. I am not a big wine buff but I feel they have a very respectable selection of good wines at reassuringly expensive prices! The menu changes regularly to make use of what is in season at the time but generally consists of the usual main courses of a choice of a chicken, fish or several red meat dishes. Most will involve terms such as "jus" instead of gravy and your vegetables will be "puréed" rather than solid and you won't be disappointed as everything is always delicious and cooked perfectly. Main courses are priced between £15 and £20 and a starter will set you back around £5 to £8. My only criticism is that this restaurant is very good but a little uninspired and fairly predictable. You will get exactly what you would expect from this kind of restaurant which is good because you won't be disappointed, but bad in that you won't be pleasantly surprised by anything either! read more

It is normally the case that hotel restaurants leave much to be desired - not this one! Situated within the Holiday Inn, Theatreland, Glasgow, this was there we had a great meal at a recent conference. One said his steak was the best he had had. Our vegetarian was thrilled with their dish and my beef was cooked to perfection. Although their advertising says it is a French restaurant, there is no real evidence of this. This is worth 6 stars rather than 5, but I can only give 5. read more

Was there for a Sparkling Afternoon Tea with a friend. This was a treat as we had not been out together for a while. I was most disappointed in the service. On arrival I asked if they had remembered one of us was vegetarian, did not eat fish or egg. They had so I found it strange that when I went looking for our afternoon tea I met the waitress carrying a cake stand with 2 lots of sandwiches made with, yip, tuna, ham and egg. Next attempt was cheese, tomato and egg!! Not the most exciting fillings and I am sure the kitchen could have done so much better. I guess they didn't want to. It did not improve. I had to go and ask for the tea which you would have thought was a key ingredient for an afternoon tea. The scones and cakes were lovely and we ate them all. There was a small glass with pudding which consisted of a sort of custard and extremely sweet either honey or golden syrup. Despite the main dining area and bar being empty and only 3 tables having afternoon tea, the service was non existent. If we required anything we had to go looking for someone and that is not what I expect from La Bonne Auberge. Usually buy a voucher for a friend for Christmas - not this year. Will be a while before I return. read more

The food is nice but I feel it's very overpriced for what it is. They used to do a deal on 5pm where you got steak and chips then profiteroles for £5.95 (amazing value) but now I feel there are better places to go read more

Ate here Saturday night after getting a good deal on 5pm eating from the Prix-Fix menu, £15 for 2 courses and a glass of wine. Decor is lovely and quite cosy yet spacious, the one thing I hate when eating out is tables all squeezed together and it wasn't like that in here. The waiter was friendly enough, service was quick and just the right amount of time between courses. I had peppered mackerel and grapefruit to start, was gorgeous but a teeny portion, my friend had coconut & lemongrass soup with prawn & shitake(I say 'prawn' because there was literally ONE prawn in it)which was a £2 supplement, there were about 3 starters with a £2 supplement and only 2 without, which annoyed me. We also ordered a bottle wine, the list is huge, we had a £19 bottle of Chablis which was the second cheapest on the menu & wasn't really anything special, but I don't claim to be a wine buff! The main was GORGEOUS and the reason I gave 4 stars, wild mushroom linguine in mascarpone & tomato pesto sauce, huge portion(I ate it all!)and my friend had Cajun Salmon, which was ok if a little tasteless. When we'd finished our bottle of wine we expected the waiter to ask us if we'd like red/white/rose for our glass of wine which was included in the deal, but he didn't...so I had to ask someone, and her reply was 'i'm not sure about that, i'll have to check', I mean really, how many people book the 5pm Prix-Fix deal? How can the staff be unaware that this includes a glass of wine..? Anyway, when this was brought over we were asked if we wanted to see the dessert menu, and we greedily said yes because the ones on the prix-fix sounded yummy, and it was only a £2 supplement for a 3rd course on that menu...but we were given the regular dessert menu, where a fruit salad costed 9 quid. I'm not cheap, but £9 for a fruit salad? I'll give that a miss thanks..since we had already had to ask for our 'free' glass of wine, we decided not to bother reminding them that a 3rd course should only have been an extra £2. Overall I would eat here again on the same menu, but maybe give the bottle of wine a miss as they seem to think this means you don't want the free glass of wine included in the deal, food is lovely, servers are a bit snobby, can't win them all! read more