Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Glasgow/Lanarkshire

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Number 16 Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (3407)

£25 and under

Modern European

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Award- winning restaurant in the heart of Glasgow's West End.

Number 16 is a cosy, well established and much loved neighbourhood favourite offering quality food, friendly service and great value in relaxed surroundings. Run by a tight- knit, experienced and dedicated team; Number 16 is proud to bring fresh and unusual ideas to modern Scottish cooking. Our ever- changing menu features imaginative, balanced flavours and a commitment to using seasonal produce. We strive to make each dining experience a relaxing, unique and memorable one for every customer.

Top review

Victoria

Dined 7 days ago

Second time visiting Number 16 and it yet again did not disappoint. Such a relaxed atmosphere created for a place thats serving some of the most delicious food out there. Festive menu offered great variety for all. Cooked to perfection. Service was superb. All around great place for a special occasion. Will be back soon.

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Experience

Hogmanay at Number 16 2024

Butchershop

4.7

4.7 (1484)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Combining the hustle and bustle of Manhattan, superb Scottish beef, excellent service and a high energy atmosphere, The Butchershop is the ultimate dining experience in Glasgow’s West End.

QUALITY BEEF
The quality of our beef is the key to our success. Working hand in hand with our butchers over the last 12 years we have never compromised, using only the best Scottish grass-fed beef, hung on the bone and dry aged to perfection. Our teams and suppliers ensure that we deliver a consistently high-end product to our customers daily.

QUALITY DRINKS
Placing value on the taste and quality of what we serve daily, our bar and floor teams pair this passion for the best Scottish beef and seafood with our drinks selection. Showcasing an extensive list of creative cocktails and an outstanding wine and whiskey list, paired with energetic, knowledgeable service, all set amongst aged brown leather and lush dark wood interiors.

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David

Dined 6 days ago

An excellent restaurant. Service and food excellent.

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Popular dish

Chateaubriand

Kinara

4.7

4.7 (32)

£25 and under

Indian

Merchant City

About the restaurant

Embark on a culinary journey of India's multifaceted regional cuisines at Kinara by Shabu Natarajan. Kinara is the project very closed to chef Shabu's heart. We started Kinara with a vision to promote Quality Indian food in heart of Glasgow's Merchant City. Kinara team is experienced and professional. With awards winning chef Shabu at the helm team smartly managing the Kinara very well.
Kinara is featured in Local and National news recently for their achievement at Scottish Hospitality award "Best casual venue in Scotland".
We are delighted to finally be able to open our doors and welcome customers into Kinara. Our chef Shabu Natarajan and the team have worked very hard to bring you a menu full of delectable dishes. Chef Shabu’s passion for Indian cuisine shines through every bite in a relaxed, modern ambient.
We offer the best in local produce combined with some innovative creations and quality service that will provide you with an unforgettable dining experience.

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Emma

Dined 6 days ago

If you are looking for true authentic Indian food, this little gem ticks all the boxes. The food was incredible, the service was amazing and we will most certainly return. Most definitely the best Indian food in Glasgow. Honestly, you won't be disappointed.

Obsession by Shabaz

4.7

4.7 (51)

£25 and under

Indian

Wishaw

About the restaurant

Welcome to Obsession by Shahbaz! We look forward to serving you.

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Caroline

Dined 6 days ago

Had an excellent meal with fantastic service on Christmas Eve just had popadom starters and then tandoori king prawn and chicken patia - both were delicious as was the cheese and chilli nan bread which was great as it was thin and not thick and doughy like other places. the vegetable rice was perfect too! glad we didn’t have a big starter as barely managed to eat all the main course. Service was fantastic and staff were very attentive I felt the prices were slightly on the high side (town prices) but the experience was super and we will be back soon!

The Spanish Butcher - Glasgow

4.6

4.6 (348)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

Merchant City

About the restaurant

Located at 80 Miller Street, in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City, The Spanish Butcher serves the finest grades of Galician beef, the most premium Iberican Jamon and the freshest of seafood; combining Spanish and Mediterranean inspired flavours.
Set within chic, modern New York loft style interiors, The Spanish Butcher delivers quintessential style along with the most vibrant of cuisine.

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Lindsay

Dined 7 days ago

Always enjoy eating at the Spanish butcher. Excellent food and wine

Ralph and Finns

4.5

4.5 (1682)

£26 to £40

British

Glasgow

About the restaurant

We only take bookings for dining tables but have plenty of room to pop by for some drinks. All tables for drinks are on a first come, first serve basis.

The family behind Glasgow’s much-loved restaurant, Urban Bar & Brasserie have rebranded the iconic hotspot; bringing a brand new restaurant and bar to Glasgow’s city centre... Ralph & Finns.

Ralph & Finns, an elegant and contemporary bar-restaurant serving classic dishes and fine cocktails with a twist. Using the best of Scotland’s local produce, head chef Kevin O'Neill combines excellent ingredients with international flavour, curating a menu of vibrant and bold dishes.

The statement late-night venue offers cocktails with character around a striking 22-seater marble bar. Guests are welcomed to enjoy their favourite dram in the Whisky Room, relax over lunch or dinner in The Garden Room or enjoy a more private dining experience in Ralph & Finn’s Boardroom.

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Aldona

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing Christmas even dinner with the adult children. Superb atmosphere and amazing food from the set menu. Staff delightful with excellent attentive service . I’m booking my next night out there for sure !

The Ivy Buchanan Street Glasgow

4.5

4.5 (11392)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Glasgow

About the restaurant

The all-day British brasserie has an all-encompassing menu serving modern British and international Ivy-inspired classics from dawn until dusk, seven days a week. The restaurant is situated across two floors with a large bar prominent on both floors, and beautiful private dining room on the first floor.

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Kathryn

Dined 4 days ago

The service was very fast with our feeling rushed, the staff were very friendly and definitely on it. The food was amazing and was definitely worth the money! I would most definitely eat here again. The venue was very beautiful and I just want to say the female toilets! I’ve never seen anything like them! As soon as you walk in you’re welcomed with a really nice floral smell and each toilet cubical has its own sink. No complaints at all!

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Group Festive Set Menu

Gaucho Glasgow

4.5

4.5 (832)

£26 to £40

Steak

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Join us this December at Gaucho, where we’ll be serving up festive dishes and drinks with an Argentinian twist, perfect for corporate celebrations, Christmas parties and family gatherings!

Located just a short walk from Glasgow Central Station, at the corner of West Nile Street and Drury Street, Gaucho Glasgow is proud to be Scotland’s first carbon-neutral steak restaurant. It is also the second in our collection to offer Argentina’s finest free-range, grass-fed Aberdeen Angus beef, bold Latin flavors, and a premium wine list.

As the newest addition to our restaurant portfolio, Gaucho Glasgow showcases the sleek, modern design of Gaucho 2.0, inspired by contemporary Argentina. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by a sophisticated blend of rich textures and glamorous tones. Relax in our stylish cocktail lounge or step into the dining area, where you can enjoy everything from a productive working lunch to an intimate dinner in one of our private booths.

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Dean

Dined 3 days ago

Food was absolutely outstanding, best steak I've ever had! Can't mind the servers name but he was very professional. Cannot thank him enough! Thanks for making our visit even better! Will defo be back!

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iasg restaurant at the Blythswood

4.3

4.3 (271)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Glasgow

About the restaurant

It’s simple really, our calling card is sustainable Scottish seafood.

Our name comes from the Gaelic word for fish. It’s a wee bit tricky to pronounce, but it’s no bother if guests don’t get it quite right. With delicious fresh produce served by our very own Head Chef, Sean Currie, you'll feel the energy in the way we go about things – our warm welcome, enthusiasm for what we do, and, of course, a splash of Glaswegian banter.

Serving sustainable Scottish seafood is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why £1 on every bill goes to The Firth Forth Lobster Hatchery, who hatch, rear and release lobsters to ensure stocks remain plentiful for future generations. Sea more on Instagram: @lobsterhatchery

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Caitlin

Dined 6 days ago

A perfect Christmas Eve. Lovely service, beautiful food, and exceptional cocktails.

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Experience

Blythswood Square Hotel - Afternoon Tea

Champagne Central

4.1

4.1 (1031)

£26 to £40

Cocktail Bar

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Pull up a seat and step back in time. Our Champagne bar overlooks Central Station and evokes the golden age of travel, with a sash of style and lashings of charm.

For those feeling peckish, food is fine, flavoursome, and focuses on small plates and sharing boards. Afternoon tea has a special place on the menu and is – of course – best taken with a glass of Champagne. Breakfast is also served in Champagne Central, for residents and non-residents alike.

Awarded the Best Hotel Bar in Glasgow at the 2019 Best Bar None awards.

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Tricia

Dined 1 day ago

We only went for drinks and not food. Bar service, not the best and it was dry noisy.

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