There was something similar to this on the old board iirc but it didn't get used much. I find it's always good to have eating/drinking recommendations to hand when in a new city.
A mini guide to Glasgow based on places I've been, as if there wasn't enough posting about Glaswegian eateries in the other thread already:
Mother India is commonly regarded as the best Indian, Little Curry House on Byres road is very good too. Banana Leaf another honerable mention. I usually go with Masala Twist if I'm getting a takeaway.
I'm not a huge fan of Chinese but Dumpling Monkey is pretty good for a takeaway. Opium does great asian fusion/dim sum style stuff but it's fairly pricey.
Elena's on Old Dumbarton Road is the best Spanish food I've had outside of Iberia. It is brilliant.
Mono, The 78 and Stereo are sister cafes and superb for vegan food, we go quite a lot. I really had no idea vegan food could be so satisfying until I tried these.
Nippon Kitchen is better than the Wagamama it's next door to. Pickled Ginger is good, especially the beef broth dish. I've never had brilliant sushi in Glasgow though. I think Ichiban is quite overrated.
Chinaski's is one of my favourite pubs. Stock loads of bourbons and the food is always great. It has one of Glasgow's few beer gardens as well. Tabac in the city centre is owned by the same folk and good as well, great decor. The food used to be superb but it seems to be a different menu every time I'm in these days and it's never as good as it was.
Porter & Rye is my favourite steak place, the starters in particular are all excellent.
Ox & Finch is hyped up everywhere but it deserves it. They do creative, tapas style sharing dishes. Probably the best restaurant in town. Book ahead.
The best pizza I've had was at Sarti on Wellington Street. Paesano is good but a tad overrated I think.
Gamba does great seafood stuff if you're after somewhere fancy.
Inn Deep is probably the best beer garden, right on the river Kelvin. It's always a bit of a stampede on a nice day though. It's owned by Williams Brewery and the beer selection is always great if you're into your poncey IPAs.
The Belle is a great cosy little pub just up from Inn Deep. Features a fireplace and sleeping dogs more often than not.
Roots & Fruits is a deli that serves great food. Daily selection of curries, pies, rolls, salads etc. Can't be beat if you're in a rush. They do the best cooked breakfast in town as well. I only really know the Great Western Road branch, not sure they serve as much in the Argyle St. one.
Variety Bar is the best place for a drink if you're on Sauchiehall Street. Nice & Sleazy is a Glasgow institution and Broadcast is ok too, not too bothered about anywhere else.
Top 5:
Ox & Finch
Chinaski's
Stereo
Variety Bar
Porter & Rye
Indian: Mother India, Little Curry House, Banana Leaf, Masala Twist
Chinese: Dumpling Monkey
Spanish: Elena's
Pizza: Sarti, Paesano
Asian: Opium
Japanese: Nippon Kitchen, Pickled Ginger
Steak: Porter & Rye, The Alston
Seafood: Gamba
Vegan: Mono, The 78, Stereo
Other: Ox & Finch, Roots & Fruits
Pubs: Chinaski's, Tabac, Inn Deep, The Belle, Variety Bar, Nice & Sleazy, Broadcast
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