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Rioja, Glasgow, Glasgow City

Rioja

4 (30)
£25 and under
Spanish
115 Hope St, Glasgow, Glasgow City G2 6LL

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
Welcome to Rioja Glasgow, where the vibrant flavours of Spain come to life in the heart of the city. Step into our cozy Spanish tapas bar and immerse yourself in a culinary journey of delicious small plates and a carefully curated selection of Rioja wines. Whether you're savouring classic dishes like patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo or exploring modern twists on Spanish favourites, our warm and inviting atmosphere is the perfect setting for sharing great food and creating unforgettable memories. Join us at Rioja Glasgow and experience the true taste of Spain right here in Scotland. ¡Salud!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Kitchen Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 30 people are saying

Rioja reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Innovative

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Hot spot

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Romantic

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Lively

  • Glasgow

    Innovative

  • Glasgow

    Hot spot

  • Glasgow

    Great for fine wines

  • Glasgow

    Romantic

  • Glasgow

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
"amazing food, generous portions, and friendly service" are standout features at Rioja. This tapas spot offers a "cool vibe" with delicious dishes like chicken donuts and chorizo tacos. While some found the atmosphere a bit dark, the quality of the food and the lively ambiance make it a "highly recommend" dining experience.
30 Reviews
  1. Ann

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First visit will be back only issue was table was situated in very dark area

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  2. MichaelH

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Whole experience was rushed. Server didn't take order correctly so we did not receive one of the dishes we ordered. Servers were constantly over asking if everything was ok. Overbearing and felt like they wanted you out of the door as quick as you came in. Food was OK. Very bland. Meatballs were cold. Would not return.

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  3. Sheri

    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Found this recommendation on open table and it didn’t disappoint. It was by far the best tapas we have ever had and served by friendly, attentive staff and a very reasonable bill at the end. Thank you Rioja

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  4. Heather

    Glasgow5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant food, large portions, great service. Will be back

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  5. Nicola

    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked Rioja for my family visiting me in Glasgow, definitely the best tapas I’ve ever had! Service was great and staff were so kind and helpful. Will definitely be back!

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  6. paul

    London2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Had hoped for better..drinks grand let down by poor food unfortunately out of 7 tapas dishes only 2 enjoyable

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  7. Dawn

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very keen to come back to Rioja as we had been a couple of times when they were at their previous venue and were not disappointed. The menu isn’t huge but the choice and quality is great. Good atmosphere as the restaurant looks over the bar area and the service was also very good. We will be back!

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  8. Fiona

    Ayrshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal this afternoon. Delicious tortilla, calamari and bravas. Everything was great.

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  9. PAULINE

    Glasgow2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was good. Service was slow. Of the four menus we were given, two menus offered different prices. A bit confusing. Of course, the more expensive one was used to calculate our bill. The location was great. In the restaurant, it was very dark. We needed to use our phone torches to be able to read the menus. Better lighting is much needed.

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  10. Stacey Elizabeth Cass

    Perthshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved Rioja - cool vibe inside, great staff and the food was SO good. I will definitely be going back to try more. We particularly liked the chicken donuts and chorizo tacos - so yummy! Watch out for the address in maps though as it takes you much further up Hope Street than it is and we had to walk back down. It is very close to central station.

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Rioja is rated 4 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
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115 Hope St, Glasgow, Glasgow City G2 6LL

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Glasgow
  • Hours of operation
    Kitchen Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Latin / Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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