Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Glasgow/Lanarkshire

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Number 16 Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (3402)

£25 and under

Modern European

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Award- winning restaurant in the heart of Glasgow's West End.

Number 16 is a cosy, well established and much loved neighbourhood favourite offering quality food, friendly service and great value in relaxed surroundings. Run by a tight- knit, experienced and dedicated team; Number 16 is proud to bring fresh and unusual ideas to modern Scottish cooking. Our ever- changing menu features imaginative, balanced flavours and a commitment to using seasonal produce. We strive to make each dining experience a relaxing, unique and memorable one for every customer.

Top review

Karen

Dined 2 days ago

Superb Christmas Menu offering. Interesting options that were delicious. Generous portions. Warm, friendly service. Lovely wine options. A real festive treat!

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Hogmanay at Number 16 2024

Butchershop

4.7

4.7 (1472)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Combining the hustle and bustle of Manhattan, superb Scottish beef, excellent service and a high energy atmosphere, The Butchershop is the ultimate dining experience in Glasgow’s West End.

QUALITY BEEF
The quality of our beef is the key to our success. Working hand in hand with our butchers over the last 12 years we have never compromised, using only the best Scottish grass-fed beef, hung on the bone and dry aged to perfection. Our teams and suppliers ensure that we deliver a consistently high-end product to our customers daily.

QUALITY DRINKS
Placing value on the taste and quality of what we serve daily, our bar and floor teams pair this passion for the best Scottish beef and seafood with our drinks selection. Showcasing an extensive list of creative cocktails and an outstanding wine and whiskey list, paired with energetic, knowledgeable service, all set amongst aged brown leather and lush dark wood interiors.

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W Scott

Dined 2 days ago

Great meal and experience. John (our waiter) was attentive and informative.

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Popular dish

Chateaubriand

Kinara

4.7

4.7 (30)

£25 and under

Indian

Merchant City

About the restaurant

Embark on a culinary journey of India's multifaceted regional cuisines at Kinara by Shabu Natarajan. Kinara is the project very closed to chef Shabu's heart. We started Kinara with a vision to promote Quality Indian food in heart of Glasgow's Merchant City. Kinara team is experienced and professional. With awards winning chef Shabu at the helm team smartly managing the Kinara very well.
Kinara is featured in Local and National news recently for their achievement at Scottish Hospitality award "Best casual venue in Scotland".
We are delighted to finally be able to open our doors and welcome customers into Kinara. Our chef Shabu Natarajan and the team have worked very hard to bring you a menu full of delectable dishes. Chef Shabu’s passion for Indian cuisine shines through every bite in a relaxed, modern ambient.
We offer the best in local produce combined with some innovative creations and quality service that will provide you with an unforgettable dining experience.

Top review

Nikolaos

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

We went to Kinara for our work night out. The food was absolutely delicious, service was very attentive and accommodating. We ordered appetisers, drinks and mains and everything came out perfectly timed. Overall an amazing night, will definitely recommend and revisit!

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Experience

Christmas Day Menu-2024

Obsession by Shabaz

4.7

4.7 (47)

£25 and under

Indian

Wishaw

About the restaurant

Welcome to Obsession by Shahbaz! We look forward to serving you.

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June

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent meal without food colouring and the taste of the food is first class.

The Spanish Butcher - Glasgow

4.6

4.6 (336)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

Merchant City

About the restaurant

Located at 80 Miller Street, in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City, The Spanish Butcher serves the finest grades of Galician beef, the most premium Iberican Jamon and the freshest of seafood; combining Spanish and Mediterranean inspired flavours.
Set within chic, modern New York loft style interiors, The Spanish Butcher delivers quintessential style along with the most vibrant of cuisine.

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Joanne

Dined 5 days ago

Great experience and great food would highly recommend

Ralph and Finns

4.5

4.5 (1676)

£26 to £40

British

Glasgow

About the restaurant

We only take bookings for dining tables but have plenty of room to pop by for some drinks. All tables for drinks are on a first come, first serve basis.

The family behind Glasgow’s much-loved restaurant, Urban Bar & Brasserie have rebranded the iconic hotspot; bringing a brand new restaurant and bar to Glasgow’s city centre... Ralph & Finns.

Ralph & Finns, an elegant and contemporary bar-restaurant serving classic dishes and fine cocktails with a twist. Using the best of Scotland’s local produce, head chef Kevin O'Neill combines excellent ingredients with international flavour, curating a menu of vibrant and bold dishes.

The statement late-night venue offers cocktails with character around a striking 22-seater marble bar. Guests are welcomed to enjoy their favourite dram in the Whisky Room, relax over lunch or dinner in The Garden Room or enjoy a more private dining experience in Ralph & Finn’s Boardroom.

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Simon

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic service and friendly staff!! Food was excellent and amazing value for money.

The Ivy Buchanan Street Glasgow

4.5

4.5 (11384)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Glasgow

About the restaurant

The all-day British brasserie has an all-encompassing menu serving modern British and international Ivy-inspired classics from dawn until dusk, seven days a week. The restaurant is situated across two floors with a large bar prominent on both floors, and beautiful private dining room on the first floor.

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Derek

Dined 3 days ago

We always have a great time at the Ivy in Glasgow, this time dropping in for a lovely breakfast before our Xmas shopping.

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4.5

4.5 (830)

£26 to £40

Steak

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Join us this December at Gaucho, where we’ll be serving up festive dishes and drinks with an Argentinian twist, perfect for corporate celebrations, Christmas parties and family gatherings!

Located just a short walk from Glasgow Central Station, at the corner of West Nile Street and Drury Street, Gaucho Glasgow is proud to be Scotland’s first carbon-neutral steak restaurant. It is also the second in our collection to offer Argentina’s finest free-range, grass-fed Aberdeen Angus beef, bold Latin flavors, and a premium wine list.

As the newest addition to our restaurant portfolio, Gaucho Glasgow showcases the sleek, modern design of Gaucho 2.0, inspired by contemporary Argentina. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by a sophisticated blend of rich textures and glamorous tones. Relax in our stylish cocktail lounge or step into the dining area, where you can enjoy everything from a productive working lunch to an intimate dinner in one of our private booths.

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Raj

Dined 7 days ago

There was a 15 minute delay in getting us our table, but staff were very apologetic and attentive throughout. We had a lovely time!

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iasg restaurant at the Blythswood

4.3

4.3 (268)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Glasgow

About the restaurant

It’s simple really, our calling card is sustainable Scottish seafood.

Our name comes from the Gaelic word for fish. It’s a wee bit tricky to pronounce, but it’s no bother if guests don’t get it quite right. With delicious fresh produce served by our very own Head Chef, Sean Currie, you'll feel the energy in the way we go about things – our warm welcome, enthusiasm for what we do, and, of course, a splash of Glaswegian banter.

Serving sustainable Scottish seafood is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why £1 on every bill goes to The Firth Forth Lobster Hatchery, who hatch, rear and release lobsters to ensure stocks remain plentiful for future generations. Sea more on Instagram: @lobsterhatchery

Top review

Karen

Dined 2 days ago

Food was nice, service could have been better. We weren’t offered the festive menu either, despite it being on their website.

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Experience

Blythswood Square Hotel - Afternoon Tea

Champagne Central

4.1

4.1 (1025)

£26 to £40

Cocktail Bar

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Pull up a seat and step back in time. Our Champagne bar overlooks Central Station and evokes the golden age of travel, with a sash of style and lashings of charm.

For those feeling peckish, food is fine, flavoursome, and focuses on small plates and sharing boards. Afternoon tea has a special place on the menu and is – of course – best taken with a glass of Champagne. Breakfast is also served in Champagne Central, for residents and non-residents alike.

Awarded the Best Hotel Bar in Glasgow at the 2019 Best Bar None awards.

Top review

Pamela

Dined 3 days ago

On a busy evening the week before Christmas, we were accommodated at a large table, and adding to the numbers on the night wasn't a problem to the staff present. We were grateful to have a table in the room adjacent to the bar, where we could still feel the lively bar atmosphere but it was peaceful enough to hear our conversations. The food and drinks were served promptly and were of high quality. We appreciated the selection of small plates, which created a more relaxed vibe instead of a formal meal. Overall it was a lovely experience and I would recommend to anyone looking for a quality venue in the heart of the city, and we hope to return again soon.

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