Glasgow Restaurant Power Rankings

AN essential snapshot of the city’s food scene, here’s our countdown of the most-talked about, must-visit restaurants in Glasgow right now.

Our new weekly chart, a partnership between the Glasgow Times and Glasgowist and released every Thursday, is ranked according to one important, ever-fluctuating quality: Who has the most buzz? We consider them the most interesting places to eat right now. You should too.

READ MORE: Glasgowist: Here's the city's best food and drink this weekend

Featuring new openings, old favourites, rising star chefs, emerging food trends, seasonal ingredients or new found popularity, we’ll update you each week. Look out for new entries.

These are the 10 places to eat in Glasgow right now. 

1 Alchemilla (New Entry)

• 1126 Argyle St, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 8TD

It remains the place to go for simple cooking with clever ingredients. Regularly cited by hospitality staff and chefs as their favourite restaurant.

A dream food place for vegetarians with a strong Mediterranean influence in their colourful dishes. Go for a fresh, rewarding, good-value lunch. 

2 Cafe Gandolfi (New Entry) 

• 64 Albion St, Glasgow G1 1NY

Renew your relationship with one of the city's favourites. Part of a long tradition of Glasgow cafes. Now with an interesting small plate menu available in the bar upstairs.

One for all the family, particularly at breakfast. The dining room is a work of art.  

3 Kilmurry & Co (new entry)

• 210 Kilmarnock Rd, Shawlands, Glasgow G43 1TY

Hip neighbourhood hangout on Kilmarnock Road, drawing attention for their updated brunch menu and new evening dishes.

Offering a quirky sharing plate deal for Valentine's Day. 

4 Eusebi Deli (New Entry)

• 152 Park Rd, Glasgow G4 9HB

The local breakfast club take over the terrace seats in the morning at Park Road.

Order the cacio pepe royale. Giovanna Eusebi proudly carries on the culinary tradition started by her grandfather at this outstanding local cafe and deli. 

5 Bo & Birdy (Down Four) 

• 11 Blythswood Square, Glasgow G2 4AD

One of the most stylish dining rooms in the city, on the ground floor of the Blythswood Square Hotel. They've had a strong start to the year.

Favourite dishes from Gillian Mathews' menu include St Andrews Farmhouse cheddar macaroni cheese or tea-smoked Gressingham duck breast. Set to be a popular choice for Valentine's Day dinner.

6. Tart and Lobster (New Entry)

• Glasgow Hilton Hotel
• 0141 204 5506

Lobster is the star attraction, served Newburg with cognac and cream, Thermidor with white wine and mustard or Kiev with garlic and herb butter. Tart creations include warm confit duck and fig with brie. The restaurant at Glasgow Hilton hotel has undergone a complete refurbishment  

7. Five March (Down Four)

• Address: 140 Elderslie St, Glasgow G3 7QF
• Phone:0141 573 1400

A slick bar with suburban sensibilities and creative small plates. Popular ingredients include seared scallops, torched salmon and pork croquettes.

Joanna Lumley visited recently. They've just introduced a new menu. Your favourite local DJ probably drinks here. 

8 Cafe Strange Brew (down 4)

• Address: 1082 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 3XA
• Phone: 0141 440 7290

Good morning Shawlands. Cafe Strange Brew is waiting for you. How does waffles with candied orange, chilli chocolate ganache, whipped cream, marmalade gel and chopped hazelnuts sound?

9 Number 16 (down 5)

• Address: 16 Byres Rd, Glasgow G11 5JY    
• Phone: 0141 339 2544

A cosy, well-established neighbouhood place on Byres Road. Lauded by The Good Food Guide and recently named in the top 100 restaurants in the UK by reservation site OpenTable. Dishes include celeriac and apple soup or wild venison ragu with fresh tagliatelle. 

10 Eighty Eight (Down 7)

•   Address: 1105-1129, Argyle St, Glasgow

A compact menu of sharing dishes that changes daily depending on what produce is available. Head Chef Robbie Morrow says: “The style of cooking is very simple, fresh, clean and seasonal". Proving to be a hit on Dumbarton Road.