Best restaurants on 5pm

  • Di Maggio's (Theatreland)

    163 West Nile Street, G1 2RL

    City Centre, Glasgow

    Cuisine: Italian

    About Di Maggio's (Theatreland)

    Di Maggio’s Theatreland is close to Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall and is popular with audience members and performers alike. The restaurant’s proximity to other venues also make Di Maggio’s Theatreland a magnet for cinema and theatre-goers looking to enjoy a pre- or post-show meal.

  • Ashoka Southside

    268 Clarkston Road, G44 3EA

    South Side, Glasgow

    Cuisine: Indian

    About Ashoka Southside

    A mainstay of Indian cuisine in Glasgow’s south side since 1991, Ashoka provides great Indian cuisine in a relaxed, cosy atmosphere. The restaurant is located on Clarkston Road and serves traditional Indian dishes in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Child-friendly with highchairs and a children’s menu available, Ashoka Southside has stylish look and a combination of booths and tables where patrons can comfortably enjoy their meals.

  • Froth & Flame

    192 Morrison Street, EH3 8EB

    New Town, Edinburgh

    Cuisine: Scottish, Gastro Pub

    About Froth & Flame

    Froth & Flame is a gastropub in Edinburgh’s Haymarket, where you can experience a variety of dishes and wash down food with a range of craft and International brews.

  • Mackintosh at the Willow

    217 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3EX

    City Centre, Glasgow

    Cuisine: British, Scottish, Traditional

    About Mackintosh at the Willow

    So much more than an iconic afternoon tea spot, Mackintosh at the Willow is a fully restored restaurant offering gourmet main courses, sharing platters and cocktails. Step inside this Sauchiehall Street landmark and you will be whisked back into the Art Nouveau elegance of 1903, with dreamy decor and furnishings by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. As well as this, the history exhibition, souvenir shop and tours mean that you can turn your visit into an occasion.

  • Surf & Turf Holyrood

    81 Holyrood Road, EH8 8AU

    Old Town, Edinburgh

    Cuisine: British, Scottish, Seafood

    About Surf & Turf Holyrood

    Quality steak and seafood in Holyrood

    Based in the 4-star Macdonald Holyrood Hotel, Surf & Turf serves up classic ingredients from farm and sea with a twist of fully packed flavouring. Using only the finest in locally sourced meat and fish, the focus is on elegant simplicity. This means that world-renowned Aberdeen Angus beef and hand-dived North Atlantic scallops will both be jostling for your attention on the menu (and, most likely, on your plate as well).

  • Juniper Bar

    20 Princes Street, EH2 2AN

    New Town, Edinburgh

    Cuisine: British

    About Juniper Bar

    With its illuminated glass-fronted exterior, Juniper on Princes Street makes a very stylish first impression. Inside, you will find an imaginative cocktail spot offering city skyline views, plush purple seating and an engraved wooden bar. Alternatively, you can cosy up in the quieter Library area with its big picture windows, comfy chairs and original fireplace.

  • Luci's Restaurant and Cocktail Bar

    14 High Street, EH18 1ND

    South East Edinburgh, Edinburgh

    Cuisine: Italian, Pasta

    About Luci's Restaurant and Cocktail Bar

    Based in a charming village outside Edinburgh, Luci’s serves up Italian cuisine and cocktails in a setting overlooking the River Esk. Beyond its rustic stone walls is a sleek, minimalist interior with cheerful splashes of lemon yellow and a welcoming feel. Views of the river make for a relaxing dining experience.

  • Green Gates Cafe

    24 Candleriggs, G1 1LD

    Merchant City, Glasgow

    Cuisine: Indian

    About Green Gates Cafe

    After the success of its sister restaurant in Stirling, Green Gates is now bringing home-style, regional Indian cuisine to the Merchant City. Situated on Candleriggs, the restaurant offers an intimate, candlelit space with splashes of tartan. Diners can sample flavours from both North and South India, cooked up by a head chef who has trained extensively in India.

  • Monteiths Bar & Bistro

    3 Helena Place, Busby Road, G76 7RB

    South Side, Glasgow

    Cuisine: British, European, Traditional

    About Monteiths Bar & Bistro

    Open all day, Monteiths Bar & Bistro serves brunch, lunch and gourmet pub meals, as well as Sunday roasts. The interior is stylish and airy with wood panelling, banquette seating and hanging greenery.

    You can dine with a view of the open kitchen and watch the chefs busy at work or alternatively, gaze out of the full-length windows. In the bar area, multiple TVs mean that you need never miss a moment of that night’s sporting event.

  • The Ugly Duck

    38 High Street, PA1 2DQ

    Paisley, Renfrewshire

    Cuisine: Gastro Pub

    About The Ugly Duck

    The Ugly Duck is a swish bar on Paisley High Street serving up stomach-filling dishes. Classic chequered floors, jazzy wallpaper and comfy banquette seating all make this a bright and breezy hangout for enjoying a meal. Live sports TV keeps things buzzing.

  • Chez Mal - Edinburgh City

    22 St Andrew Square, EH2 1AY

    New Town, Edinburgh

    Cuisine: Modern

    About Chez Mal - Edinburgh City

    Based at the landmark St. Andrew Square, Chez Mal Edinburgh City serves up French-inspired cuisine within Malmaison hotel. The interior is sumptuous, with banquette seating in deep teal velvet, design-led lighting and hanging greenery.

    Despite the voguish vibe, the brasserie setting means that it’s all very relaxed too. This means that you can make a beeline here for a casual meal, special occasion dinner or leisurely Sunday lunch.

  • Glaschu

    Royal Exchange Square, G1 3AB

    City Centre, Glasgow

    Cuisine: British, Seafood, Modern

    About Glaschu

    Glaschu offers modern Scottish fine dining and a sophisticated bar area in Royal Exchange Square.

    Based in the historic Western Club building, the kitchen is run by chef Dion Scott, who honed his skills in Heston Blumenthal’s kitchens. He promises a menu rooted in Scottish history, cuisine and cooking, with added International influences.

    The dishes make the most of local produce, including Gigha halibut and Loch Tay trout from local fishmonger Bernard Corrigan; crustaceans and oysters from Finnieston’s Stuart Wilson, and beef from Lanarkshire farms.

  • Sangria Restaurant

    19 Gateside Street, ML3 7HT

    Hamilton, Lanarkshire

    Cuisine: Spanish, Tapas

    About Sangria Restaurant

    Promising ‘Spain on your doorstep’, Sangria Tapas Bar is a rustic, taverna-style restaurant with stone walls, wooden tables and vibrant splashes of red.

    Beyond tapas, you can sample an extensive menu of Spanish classics influenced by popular modern cuisine, plus a few signature dishes as well. There is also a fair range of veggie and gluten-free options.

  • Divans Darbar

    1348 Maryhill Road, G20 9DG

    West End, Glasgow

    Cuisine: Indian

    About Divans Darbar

    Divans Darbar is an authentic licensed Indian restaurant that prides itself on great service. The team’s vision is to offer up a distinctive dining experience featuring fresh and unique flavours. Diners can choose from a combination of classic curries, regional specialities and pan-Asian cuisine.

  • Raunak Raseeli India

    10 Clarendon Street, G20 7QD

    West End, Glasgow

    Cuisine: Indian

    About Raunak Raseeli India

    Tucked away up a cobbled residential street in St. George’s Cross, Raunak Raseel has the feeling of being a secret find.

    The kitchen team are devoted to bringing authentic Indian cooking to the Glasgow curry scene, using only traditional recipes and fresh, wholesome ingredients. The tapas-sized portions give you a chance to sample the wide variety of menu items on offer.

    Inside, you will find simple, laidback decor that keeps your attention focused firmly on the flavours on the plate.

  • The Duke's Umbrella

    363 Argyle Street, G2 8LT

    City Centre, Glasgow

    Cuisine: British, Modern, Traditional

    About The Duke's Umbrella

    The Duke’s Umbrella is a characterful eating and drinking hub that boldly promises ‘the best fish & chips in the country’. The team’s vision is to restore gastropub cuisine to its former glory, giving ingredients the same loving care that fine dining spots do.

    Inside, the interior of frondy plants, leather armchairs and pillars has a real vintage colonial feel. So why not order a G&T on the rocks and pretend that you’re a 1930s explorer stopping off for a refreshment before a daring jungle expedition?

  • Nonna Said

    26 Candleriggs, G1 1LD

    Merchant City, Glasgow

    Cuisine: Italian, Pizza

    About Nonna Said

    Promising ‘Napoli-style pizzas like you’ve never seen them before’, Nonna Said also serves up delicious cocktails and memorable milkshakes.

    Pizzas are decidedly on the no-holds-barred end of things, with a nod to both cult Glasgow cuisine and global flavours.

    As all of the above is combined with a mix of 80s graffiti, hip hop beats and retro touches, you can expect a very lively dining experience. Best of all, the late opening hours mean that you never have to miss out on decent post-pub scran.

  • Ralph and Finns

    22-25 St Vincent Place, G1 2DT

    City Centre, Glasgow

    Cuisine: British, Steaks & Grill

    About Ralph and Finns

    Upmarket brasserie in the city centre
    Launched by veteran Glasgow restaurateur Alan Tomkins, Ralph & Finns is a sleek and gleaming 180-seater brasserie & bar on St. Vincent Place. Housed in the former Scottish HQ of the Bank of England, there is a feeling of timeless elegance inside (partly thanks to award-winning designer, Mark Brunjes). Yet playful touches like the parrot wall art show that this dining spot doesn’t take itself too seriously either.

  • Van Winkle - West End

    23 Sandyford Place, G3 7NG

    West End, Glasgow

    Cuisine: American, BBQ

    About Van Winkle - West End

    A taste of true Kentucky at Charing Cross
    After the success of its Barrowlands restaurant, Van Winkle Bourbon, BBQ & Grill is now offering up fresh Kentucky flavours and classic comfort food in the West End.

    Inside, the stripped wooden tables and hanging bulbs will whisk you off to a land of bluegrass, moonshine and bourbon on the rocks. On sunnier days, you can soak up the vibe in the beer garden. Your pooch is very welcome too — in fact, there is even a special menu for dogs developed by Ross Allan from the BBC’s Pets‘n’Vets.

  • Chaakoo Bombay Cafe - West End

    61 Ruthven Lane, G12 9BG

    West End, Glasgow

    Cuisine: Indian

    About Chaakoo Bombay Cafe - West End

    Chaakoo Bombay Cafe West End aims to take you back in time to the incredible flavours, smells and atmosphere of a classic Iranian-Indian cafe. The original Bombay cafes were opened by Persian immigrants who came to India in the 19th Century. They were unpretentious dining spots popular for serving a melting pot menu of Iranian grill dishes and Bombay dishes, washed down with classic Irani chai tea. Only 25 still exist in India today, but this new Glasgow addition aims to keep the whole vibe alive and authentic, while throwing in a few added extras. There is also a sister Chakoo restaurant in the city centre.