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Seated in smallish dining area upstairs - tables are small. Good choice of tapas options, all food was tasty and portion sizes larger than expected. The prices are very fair - less than similar type restaurants. The staff were professional, attentive and friendly. My only issue was the music - wouldn't have been my choice - but that's just a personal thing. 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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
crispy black pudding parcels – apple compote – an original rioja favourite
Mini Paella de Pollo y Chorizo£7.60
homemade mini paella – chicken – chorizo
Pimientos del Padrón£7.50
Galician mini green peppers – sea salt
Hígado de Pollo al Jerez£7.50
chicken livers – shallot – sherry glaze
Patatas Fritas con Chorizo£7.50
chorizo loaded fries – alioli – jalapeños
Tacos de Chorizo£6.50
chorizo tacos – pickled red onion – lime – alioli
Carrillera al PX£11.90
slow cooked over 8 hours pig cheeks – thyme – pedro ximénez
Tapas Clásicas
Tortilla Española£5.50
classic Spanish omelette
Albóndigas Caseras£7.60
homemade meatballs – rich homemade tomato sauce
Chorizo al Horno con Vino£6.90
oven roasted chorizo in red wine
Pincho Moruno con Mojo Picón£7.50
traditional Spanish pork kebabs – homemade mojo picon
Calamares a la Romana£7.30
crispy squid – alioli
Espárragos al Grill£6.90
grilled green asparagus – hollandaise
Patatas Bravas£5.90
spicy Spanish potatoes – alioli – brava sauce
Huevos Rotos£5.50
potatoes – fried eggs – serrano ham
Mejillones al Vapor£6.40
fresh Scottish mussels – white wine – garlic
Croquetas de Jamón y Queso£6.50
homemade croquettes – serrano ham – manchego cheese
Ensaladilla Ucraniana£6.90
Ukrainian salad – potato – mayonnaise
Plato de Embutidos£9.60
mixed Spanish cured meats
Pan con Tomate£6.50
spanish bread – fresh tomato – garlic – evoo
Gambas al Ajillo£9.90
king prawns – garlic – evoo – fresh chili
Aceitunas Mixtas£4.90
Spanish olives
What 40 people are saying
Rioja reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
4.2Food
3.9Service
4.0Ambience
4.3Value
Noise • Energetic
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
Rioja offers a delightful tapas experience with "excellent food" and "great service." Patrons appreciate the "authentic Spanish tapas" and "great portion sizes." The ambiance is inviting, though some find the lighting too dim. Staff are "friendly and attentive," enhancing the overall dining experience. While there are occasional service hiccups, Rioja's "tasty food" and vibrant atmosphere make it a must-visit.
40 Reviews
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Wendy
Glasgow/Lanarkshire6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Really enjoyed dinner! The food was lovely and staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
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Fiona
London3 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 4
Lovely lunch great quality food and good service. Reasonable price too.
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eve
Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The food was amazing, great portion size and everything tasted delicious. The service was also great.
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Kathryn
Edinburgh1 review
3.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
Overall 3
Food 2
Service 3
Ambience 2
Rioja Finnieston was our favourite restaurant so we were excited to try the new location, but it was nowhere near the same standard.
Some dishes tasted good (paella in particular but was undercooked), others were average at best. The black pudding parcels were very disappointing and the croquettes were lukewarm.
Overall we were pretty disappointed with the experience, unfortunately.
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Neave
Edinburgh1 review
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We visited Rioja for lunch this week and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The food was delicious, and great value for money. The service was great and the restaurant was lovely inside. Would definitely visit again and recommend to others!
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Natasha
Malta2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
Overall 3
Food 4
Service 3
Ambience 3
We booked for a table of four and were seated upstairs, the initial (Romanian) waiter was lovely, very welcoming and chatty. We assumed being a Spanish tapas bar, and given that the menu was initially written in Spanish (with the English in smaller print below) that the serving staff would either speak some Spanish or at very least know the menu in Spanish. This was not the case, the initial waiter spoke some Spanish but after that no one else spoke any Spanish which struck us as odd given the set up. Not a major issues just thought it a little strange.
This aside the food was excellent, we actually live in Spain and the food was very authentic well done and easy and we would recommend based on this alone. We ordered crispy chicken dog nuts (spicy) but good, mini green peppers (very authentic), homemade meat ball (very good indeed), crispy squid (not overcooked and very good) , mixed Spanish meats. All food was very good indeed very happy and would recommend a visit if you like authentic Spanish tapas!
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Michelle
Glasgow/Lanarkshire6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Good food and great service. Will recommend and will return!
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Christine
Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review
3.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
Overall 3
Food 5
Service 2
Ambience 3
This was my first time in the restaurant and initially everything seemed fine ,however the manager was not the best at looking after his customers in fact a couple left after 15 minutes as they had not been asked if they wanted a drink.
He was not the best at looking after his staff either ,one of the waitress wasn’t feeling well and was coughing all the time and asked to go home . Reluctantly he let her go home and we felt really sorry for the rest of his staff.
The food was delicious and we took the rest of our food home the waitress boxed it up for us the waitresses and the young guy who took our drinks order at the start of the night were really nice and attentive.
Your manager became our main topic of conversation and that shouldn’t have been the case.
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James
Glasgow/Lanarkshire5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
Enjoyable experience at this new tapas restaurant. Seated in smallish dining area upstairs - tables are small. Good choice of tapas options, all food was tasty and portion sizes larger than expected. The prices are very fair - less than similar type restaurants. The staff were professional, attentive and friendly. My only issue was the music - wouldn't have been my choice - but that's just a personal thing. On the list to return!
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Henry
Glasgow/Lanarkshire4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Excellent food and great service. I will definitely be back.
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