Best restaurants in Glasgow South Side

About Andiamo - Giffnock

The combination of great food and a vibrant atmosphere make Andiamo the place to go whether it be for a relaxing lunch or celebratory evening out. Please come along and sample the Andiamo experience for yourself.

About Stag & Thistle - Glasgow

Newly opened in the former Mulberry Street spot, this third Stag & Thistle follows in the footsteps of its successful sister venues in Kilmaurs and Stewarton. Boasting a freshly refurbished interior, this smart pub and restaurant offers an extensive menu of classic British and international dishes. As well as this, expect a great selection of gin alongside cocktails, wine and beer. Occasional live music and quizzes both add to the buzz. Oh yes, and you are welcome to bring your pooch along.

About The Ball Room - Glasgow

Located in Battlefield in the South Side, The Ball Room aims to be the “hippest pool room in Glasgow.” Pool tables, snooker tables, darts and ping pong can be found in the main sports room, while pub grub is served in the bar next door.

The Ball Room welcomes groups of friends and families (children are welcome until 9pm) to test their sporting skills, grab a drink and bite to eat, watch sport on their huge 10ft HD screens, and put some music on the jukebox.

About Halloumi Southside

The sister restaurant to the original Halloumi restaurant in Glasgow city centre, Halloumi Southside aims to take the winning formula of Greek/Cypriot mezze served in a bright airy setting, south of the river.
Located in buzzing Pollokshaws Road, the restaurant is housed in a former bank and mimics the style of a traditional Greek taverna, with white brick walls and tiled flooring, with stylish additions like a marble bar and exposed bulb lighting. The restaurant also offers a private dining room within the venue. The space is ideal for corporate or family events including birthday celebrations, meetings and networking events.

About Clay Oven - Indian Street Kitchen

After the success of its Giffnock branch, Clay Oven — Indian Street Kitchen has opened up a new casual dining spot in Shawlands. Expect a mix of comfortable Indian classics and exciting street dishes, served in a sleek yet rustic setting. The kitchen brigade aim to capture the essence of Indian cuisine, add a contemporary flourish and leave you craving for more. True to the restaurant’s name, many of the dishes are prepared in a traditional tandoori clay oven.

About Niven's By Cafe Source

Niven’s by Cafe Source is the youngest sibling of the popular Scottish restaurant family. With a focus on small plate dishes meant for sharing, menus are built around first class, ethically sourced Scottish produce that blends the modern with the traditional.

About Church on the Hill

Popular Shawlands institution, Church on the Hill, has undergone a revamp. The cavernous pub has been restored, reworked and reimagined, with refreshed decor and a brand new menu. Alongside a hearty pub grub selection, guests can enjoy brunch until 3pm each day and even mix themselves a remedy at the DIY Bloody Mary bar. There is also a new cocktail list created with the expert alchemists at The Spiritualist bar. The focus is on building a true community vibe, where visitors can add photos of their pooches to the Doggy Wall of Fame, browse paperbacks in the book exchange and even take away a souvenir painted bottle.

About Babbo Bar & Kitchen

Located at Eastwood Toll in Giffnock, Babbo is a Italian restaurant housed in a converted bank. Its exposed stone walls, plush leather booths and marble bar elevates its status from neighbourhood restaurant to stylish dining destination. However, the service is warm and friendly and Babbo welcomes everyone from families to couples to groups of friends.

About Alea Restaurant - Waterfront

Alea Restaurant – Waterfront opened in the spring of 2017 in Alea Casino on Springfield Quay. The dining room has breathtaking and unrivalled city views over the River Clyde. The emphasis here is on having a good time, whether in the vibrant, colourful restaurant or in the wider casino complex where a packed entertainment schedule of tribute bands and sporting fixtures keep things lively.

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.

About The Ivory Hotel

Stylish hotel dining with a Scottish twist on the South Side

Housed in an elegant Victorian townhouse overlooking Queen’s Park, the Ivory Hotel offers breakfast, lunch and dinner menus served in the airy conservatory or the elegant and intimate restaurant with some booth seating. Everything is prepared freshly each day, with an emphasis on using the finest seasonal and locally-sourced produce wherever possible.

About Catch

Opened in early 2015, CATCH calls itself a ‘posh modern day neighbourhood fish and chip shop and restaurant’. The Fenwick Road business is on two levels. On the ground floor, the proudly displayed catch of the day is a talking point for diners in the booth seating. On the mezzanine level, the space is decorated with a nautical theme from old ropes to half a boat which is mounted on the wall. The overall feel is
informal yet smartly turned out. CATCH would work as well for a date as it would for a fish tea with family

About La Trattoria

Friendly Italian in Southside

With its candles, checked table cloths and authentic recipes, La Trattoria on Glasgow’s Southside ticks all the boxes for a charming neighbourhood Italian. Launched in early 2015, the restaurant prides itself on the warmth of the service and the quality of the dishes served.

About Michaelangelos

Opened in 2014, Michaelangelo’s is a contemporary Italian restaurant in Clarkston. The team have a long and distinguished pedigree in Glasgow’s Italian restaurants and the experience shines through in the welcome and on the plate. The nine metre picture wall is a striking feature but the star of the show is the superb food produced by the kitchen.

About Tribeca Giffnock

Part of the TriBeCa group of New York-style kitchens, TriBeCa Bar and Grill is on Fenwick Road in Giffnock. As in New York, customer service is a priority in TriBeCa Bar and Grill and a warm welcome is a given.

About 10 Restaurant & Bar

Located within the luxurious 10 Hotel in Glasgow’s south side is a stylish, contemporary bar and restaurant offering European cuisine. The elegant Victorian gem is beside the leafy Queen’s Park area and can cater to any occasion, whether a casual dining experience in the bar or an intimate meal in the restaurant.

About Curry On The Hill

Curry on the Hill is a family-run Indian restaurant and bar in Thornliebank on Glasgow’s Southside. With three different dining areas and design features which include an indoor fountain, striking contemporary lighting and a fire pit, it is certainly a glamorous venue. The aim is to offer something for everyone.

About Kebabish Grill

Kebabish Grill is a fresh, modern Indian restaurant set on the corner of Victoria Road in Glasgow’s south side. The informal, family-friendly atmosphere is matched by fine cuisine, cooked in Scotland’s largest charcoal-fired grill. Food is prepared in the expansive open kitchen using traditional cooking methods to bring an authentic culinary experience to diners.

About Sherbrooke Castle Hotel

Arriving at Sherbrooke Castle you may find it hard to believe you are still in Glasgow. The magnificent baronial building surrounded by sweeping grounds located in the leafy suburb of Pollokshields, feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

About The White Elephant

A gastropub bar and grill on Merrylee Road, The White Elephant is a welcoming spot in Cathcart. Subtly divided into several distinct areas, the interior is an appealing mix and match of eclectic furniture and designer lighting.