This beautiful little hidden Greek gem in the heart of the city center in Glasgow is just what the dr prescribed after a long day of site seeing and being on an excursion tour. I had seen this place on my travels before to Scotland and made it a priority to stop by this time around. As you walk in, it is as if you have been transported to Greece. from the decor to the Greek flag and the Greek music playing in the background, it feels as if you are in a small island in Greece and brings such a nostalgia of you have ever been to Greece and experienced its charm. I was warmly greeted and seated right away. I took in the menu and wanted to order everything, but realized that I needed to stick with what my stomach would allow me to finish. I ordered some of their more popular items in a signature drink and was excited to dive into tasting. When the food arrived, I was pleasantly surprised with all the flavors and the deliciousness of it. All the drink was great and the ambience added to everything.. if you're ever in Glasgow and find yourself wanting some true authentic Greek food this is the place to go! OPA read more

Halloumi - Margarita spicy and yummy - Greek Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Loved the vibe, super clean and aesthetic. Wasn't too busy so food came out quick quick. Food was super yum, got chicken gyros & loaded fries. Also, shoutout for the bathrooms, small but had extra products which was a nice touch. read more

nice surprise this small plate restaurant and pub. great Greek foods and a joy to visit - our server was very knowledgeable and professional read more

I used to dine at Halloumi pretty regularly when I lived in Glasgow. Last time I was visiting I was only able to get takeout, so it was really nice to get back. My husband and I came with a couple of friends on a weekday evening. I booked a table online, which was ready for us right away. The decor and atmosphere was the same as I remembered - relaxed and serene. I like the decor, it's simple but pretty. Servers were friendly and stopped by regularly. It's tapas style plates so we ordered a bunch of different dishes. Their taramosalata is a must, and they always grill the pitta to be nice and pillowy but toasted. I also really enjoyed the grilled halloumi (signature dish, of course), Greek salad, and of course the mousakka. About 3 dishes per person is a good amount to share. My friends also commented on the beer selection and ordered a couple of cocktails which they really enjoyed. While they had their cocktails I got a brownie for dessert, which was beautifully soft, sweet, chocolatey and delicious just how I like it. Great to see this place going strong, and we will be back! read more

During our tour of Glasgow we unexpectedly stumbled upon this restaurant and decided to give it a try. Despite numerous empty tables the host sat us uncomfortably close to the restroom, which caused us to experience unpleasant odours every time somebody use the restroom. We requested to be relocated, but we were told that all the tables were reserved despite some remaining empty throughout our time there. The food was very salty including the lamb moussaka, Mac and cheese, and vegetarian burger we ordered, although the dessert was satisfactory, though not exceptional. The total cost for our meal was 70 pounds, which we found overpriced. We would not return to this restaurant or recommend it to others. Additionally, we felt as if we were seated at the back or the restaurant staff kept traveling back and forth with food supplies, leaving us feeling as if we were seated in the kitchen. read more

swordfish, greek salad and chicken skewers were great. small portion sizes but great fresh food

I love Greek food but rarely eat it, so was super keen to check out the brand new Halloumi. I popped in for a quick meal on my way to something else and got a really friendly greeting from the waiter Scott who showed me to my table and gave me a menu to look over. They're cash only just now which he warned me about before I ordered which I appreciated! Inside is really nice. I love the decor - it's fresh, modern and has a definite sea breeze/Mediterranean feel to it. On a hot Glasgow day, I could nearly believe I was on the continent! I ordered the taramasalata and a chicken kebab. The menu has small plate options (meze) and they recommend 3 per person. I only got two because I was on my way somewhere else which was actually a good amount of food for a light meal. The taramasalata was a really generous portion and came with a lot of pitta - just delicious. I couldn't eat it all on my own but it would be fine between two people. The chicken kebab took a while to arrive - I say a while, I'm going to guess it was between 10-15 minutes but I was in a hurry, so I was totally clock watching. It was worth the wait though. Two kebabs, a nice sized portion and totally succulent and delicious. I couldn't fault it. With a drink of ginger beer, the bill came to just over £12. I really liked the quick half hour I had here and will be back ASAP for a proper meal to enjoy it properly. read more

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Thanks to the local celebrity Pammi G I managed to get a seat at the launch night of the coolest new Greek restaurant in town. They are definitely going with a modern take on Greek cuisine and they have kitted the place out with very smart modern decor to match the great menu they have on offer. Now granted it was a launch night so I was very very ... Very lucky to be trying the food for free, but I can honestly say free or not it was really super tasty. The idea is to have lots of small plates to share and that meant we got to try tonnes of stuff and there was not a bad dish in sight. Favourites of the night were the brilliant selection of Greek dips with fresh pitta. The Fishy one was the highlight, but they were all faultless. The grilled chicken skewers were cooked to perfection. The moussaka was a dream. The meatballs were sublime and the haloumi was perfection. Need I go on...? Safe to say I loved the food. The staff were really friendly and I will most definitely be back! One last important mention goes to the beer I had. A craft beer brewed in santorini, filtered through lava stones and with added bergamot. My craft beer snobbery excitement meter hit 1000 at how happy I was to get to try it. Thankfully it lived up to the build up and tasted very good. read more

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I absolutely love Greek food so when I spotted that Halloumi had opened on Hope Street it went straight to the top and of my "too eat" list. A few days later I stopped in for some dinner with my boyfriend Mark and my cousin. I really liked the interior of the restaurant, not too fussy but still welcoming and the colour scheme lends beautifully to the Greek style. We decided to order a few dishes each and share all the food. We choose hummus with pitta, halloumi fries, sea bass, scallops, King prawns, handcut chips, dolmades and chicken soulaki. The food arrived at a consistent pace which I am used to with meze style food. The good points and believe me there were a few, were, all the seafood dishes especially the prawns! The halloumi fries and handmade fries which were light crispy and with the right amount of salt. Then there was the hummus, I love hummus, I would bathe in it given half the chance and Halloumi did not disappoint, it was creamy, tasty and with just with enough hint of lemon. The staff were amazing, attentive, and more than happy to recommend dishes from the menu. Then for the bad points. A couple of dishes that we're brought to us were cold and I don't mean just a little off being really hot. The were less than luke warm and even colder towards the centre. I was also a little disappointed with the chicken skewer, we ordered 3 portions and some were really chargrilled, and some where still very pink, also the meat wasn't as tender as I hoped and infact was very chewy and sinewy in places. Overall I did really enjoy my food and the relaxed atmosphere created within the restaurant. Despite the points that weren't so great I'm more than interested trying some more dishes and perhaps a cocktail or two at Halloumi. read more

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I was looking for to try Halloumi since they opened, but a table for 12 ( we tried several times) it was almost impossible but we manage to get it (one week advance booking) I'm not really familiar with the Greek food apart from musaka and gyros, so that's why I wanted to visit it. We were 12, so each of us ordered a couple of courses, since they work on a tapas style menu, prices between £4-£7 and the quantity is small. My courses were lamb musaka, asparagus with hollandeise sauce and few nibbles to share (humus with avocado or yougurt with coriander and mint) all with pita bread. They were really gooood especially the musaka , and I tasted also the spinach one from my pal, and it was awesome too. The drinks menu on the opposite is quite small only 5 beers to choose among! I don't give 5* because I want to try other courses! read more

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Great place! Staff were all terrific! Generous serves, and amazing quality! Only downer was music was way too loud!

The food is excellent but the atmosphere has suffered due to its extreme popularity. We've been a few times and always feel like the server is desperate to turn and burn our table. So just keep this in mind -- the food will be great but you *will* be expected to vacate that table within 1.5 hours OR ELSE. read more

We found this little gem of a place tonight, being our first night in Glasgow, looking for good food, nice atmosphere and this exceeded our expectations. Servers were very friendly as well. This is a nice concept, smaller, tapas style plates to share and try several things. We ordered the hummus, which came with delicious hot/grilled pita and an olive/feta dish. The hummus was exceptionally flavorful and the feta was very good, rich and not bitter. Then we got the seared scallops, garlic shrimp, and chicken souvlaki, all perfect size and delish! Ended with Loumakades, little fried donuts drizzled with honey and sprinkled powder sugar-yum! A must try if visiting the city! read more

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It's not as cheesy as it sounds, a Greek meze bar is essentially what this restaurant is. It's bright, contemporary, possibly could even be said to be slightly sterile aesthetically, but it is already really, really popular. Yea, it could be a little more comfortable, the tables could be a bit longer for a start, but no one seems to mind. I went for the Stiffado (beef and shallot stew), Kefetedes (lamb meatballs), Lamb Dolmades (mince and rice wrapped in vine leaf), & pan-fried scallops. I've had all these many times before and I can say that they were all good to excellent. The only dish that was even a little underwhelming was the scallops, they were a bit plain being only in their oil, and for me could have been cooked just slightly less. Everything else was a total triumph though, the stew was rich and satisfying, with lovely soft beef, the dolmades were tasty and held together well. The kefetedes were super, a rich tomato sauce combined with what were already beautifully spiced, soft, light yet well-bound meatballs. Right up there with the best. Oh, and did I mention the Volkan wheat beer from Santorini. Yum! read more

I was so happy to finally get a chance to visit Halloumi after seeing various drool-worthy photos scattered over social media. The hype for this place is completely justified. We went on a Sunday lunchtime and I was immediately impressed with the charming decor. The restaurant itself strikes a balance between contemporary and traditional, offering classic Greek favourites, as well as some more unusual menu choices. The staff seem very knowledgeable in terms of the menu and were happy to order recommendations. While the cocktail list looked amazing, I opted to try something a little different from my usual bottle of lager, and went for a Greek craft beer. I mentioned before the varied and mouth-watering menu on offer at Halloumi. The restaurant must be all too aware of the difficulty in choosing from their incredibly tempting menu and has oped for a tapas/meze style service where a recommended three dishes are ordered per dine r. Unfortunately for myself and my dining partner, old habits die hard and we continued our trend of over-ordering only to be left feeling guilty and ashamed of ourselves that we couldn't finish more of this delicious food! First of all, we started with some tzatziki and toasted pitta to share. The tzatziki was wonderfully fresh and served as a perfect accompaniment to some warm bread and our halloumi fries (more on them later). As with all visits to Greek restaurants, I ordered my usual gyros. The meat was wonderfully tender and you could really taste all the juices coming out of this little mini wrap. Combined with a squeeze of lemon, the flavours were sensational. Also sensational was the Stiffado - a beef and shallot stew with wonderfully rich flavours. This was the perfect serving size - however, if you are prone to over-ordering like myself, this still might not save you! Nearly three weeks later, I can still fondly remember the mouth-watering flavours from each of these dishes, which,to me, is always the sign of a great meal. My last plate was the Fasolia Karavisia - a mix of cannellini beans, tomatoes, celery and potatoes. Out of the three dishes this was probably my least favourite. While still very nice, it lacked the juicy flavours that were synonymous with the previous. It is worth noting that by this point, I had ate so much that I felt I had almost doubled in size so this healthier option was very possibly a blessing in disguise. I would have taken the time to detail my dining partner's various dishes - however, while dining, I found myself too engrossed in stuffing my face to the point of no return to pay much attention to what he had to eat himself - although from what I heard after, his sentiments were similar to mine. Luckily for my dining partner, while waiting for his food, he tucked into some (pretty much all) of the halloumi fries we had ordered (to share). From the minuscule amount I managed to steal for myself, they were absolutely divine (remember to order tzatziki as a dipping sauce!) And so ended our fantastically flavourful lunch as we struggled to stand following too much meat and bread. We heard other diners who were out at lunch gave similar praise for the food to the staff, who were accommodating and friendly without being annoying. Halloumi, for me, offers a more contemporary style of Greek dining than many of Glasgow's traditional (and also fantastic) Greek restaurants and I can't wait to return again and see how this new restaurant grows over time. read more

Halloumi - Mini gyros, Stiffado and Fasolia Karaviaia all washed down with a nice Greek beer! - Greek Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Superb and amazing.. Had the grilled octopus, spanakopita and lamb chops. Coming back tomorrow to try more dishes on the menu!!! Definitely worth checking out and they only officially opened yesterday read more

Delicious little restaurant to pop in for lunch. Great service. Food was perfect. Cozy atmosphere.

Was really excited to see a new Greek restaurant opening in Glasgow, so stopped by this spot on Hope Street for lunch yesterday. It was a lovely day so I chose to sit on one of the benches that looks out on to the street. Straight away the waitress let us know that the card machine wasn't working yet, so we could sort out our cash situation. Really bright and airy interior which looked especially beaut on a sunny Scottish day. The menu is made up of small plates and we ended up choosing tzatziki and pitta, mini gyros, veggie dolmades and spanakopita. All really nice, especially the spanakopita which is cheese and spinach baked with a pastry topping. One complaint about the food was the pork in the gyros was a bit chewy and not very flavourful but all the herbs and spices in the gyro helped. They have a few Greek beers: Fix, Mythos and a Greek craft beer, which at the moment is a couple options from a brewery in Santorini. I went for the craft wheat beer and loved it. I'll definitely be back to check out Halloumi again! read more

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Had been really excited to try out this new restaurant but was disappointed. The food was served quickly but wasn't particularly good. We were seated beside the noisy serving area and had asked to move seat but weren't able to despite many tables being open throughout our visit. The service was decent but was impersonal and lacked friendliness. The music was generic and didn't add at all to the atmosphere of the restaurant. Ultimately, we are unlikely to return. A real pity as we had high hopes for this new restaurant. read more

My wife and I really enjoyed this place. We were traveling on vacation from the USA and this place offered a really nice change of pace for the taste buds; don't get me wrong Scottish food is fantastic but variety is nice too and this place delivers. For drinks we had beer recommended by another review that involves volcanic springs in the brewing process (volcan) it was very good. To eat we shared several plates: olives with feta cheese, gyros, hummus, tzatzki, meatballs, and asparagus. Everything was fantastic. The atmosphere was also wonderful, I imagine if I lived in Glasgow this would be a regular place to visit and catch up with friends or even a nice spot to take a date. The prices were very reasonable; with that being said I never felt like any place in Glasgow was overpriced. If you live in or are visiting Glasgow be sure to give this place a try!!! read more

I visited Halloumi for lunch in the first week it opened and was prepared for teething troubles but apart from the lack of halloumi fries, which our serving person told us straight away, everything went absolutely swimmingly. I loved the bright white and blue decor and tasteful touches of Greek decor. We chose from the abbreviated lunch version of the menu which offered three meze plates for £7.99, a real bargain. The taramasalata was smoother than I'm used to but it was so tasty, no tasteless pink paste this, and the accompanying pitta bread was soft and worth eating on its own. I had the pork souvlaki which tasted so authentic that they transported me back to 1980s Corfu when I first tasted souvlaki. Squid was crisp and tender, no rubber rings here, and I loved the tangy tomatoey vegetable stew. My lunch companion added some griddled halloumi to the order making up our six plates. The staff were genuinely friendly and well informed about the menu. We were told that the 'Greek' ingredients were imported from Greece to ensure authenticity. I look forward to returning and exploring the a la carte menu. read more

Greek food - along with the French is not my forte and before I write this review, I put my hands up to say I know very little about the cuisine. I am however, ALWAYS intrigued and curious about food from cultures different from my own and was truly excited to finally be tasting what I believe to be authentic Greek food (if you are Greek and have been to Halloumi - let me know how accurate this statement is, or better still, if you cook Greek food, invite me over for dinner, I make a bloody good dinner guest!). So yes, Halloumi. Super excited. The dining area of the restaurant is well thought out - clean lines, tidy, beautiful duck-egg tiles throughout, interesting patterned floor tiling and hanging plants (which were unfortunately fake - plastic is not fantastic but that's just my preference). The eating area is overall, inviting. Welcome was prompt and friendly and the meal's service was generally good and well timed. The servers appeared to be in good spirit and enthusiastic which is always a good sign of how healthy a business is. Grumpy, sloppy staff? I give it 6 months. Happy, spirited staff? You're onto a winner! The food. I am not a shy food-orderer, in fact think of me as the fat kid in the sweet shop - one of everything-type, please! Here is the table order: Grilled Octopus with Smoked Paprika, Lamb Souvlaki, Spanakopita, Vegetable Dolmades, Grilled Asparagus with Hollandaise, Grilled Halloumi with Pomegranate Salad and finally Toasted Pitta. Accompanied by a glass of red and a glass of fizz. Grilled Octopus with smoked Paprika: Pleasant to look at - this was the first time I ordered octopus served grilled in a restaurant; I wasn't sure what to expect but secretly hoped the tentacles (which part of Mr Octopus am I getting served?) would be presented in all its macabre glory, not tampered with, not sliced or dressed to make it look more palatable and that is exactly what I got - two fat muscly tentacles slapped on a plate! Perfect! With the rows of suckers "staring" at me I stuck my knife and fork into it. Great bounce - that means it is not overcooked but cut 2 mins off the grilling time and it would be most ideal - juicy and succulent. This guy was just a bit over but that is okay; grilling is much like barbecuing - its all about the soul and less about finesse. It was smokey - a little bitter towards the tapering end of the tentacles as it was basically charred little crisps, served with a smearing of houmous and a sprinkle of paprika. I suggest including an acidic but sweet dip with this dish to help cut through the char and pronounce the sweet flesh of the octopus. It was an interesting dish - was it the best octopus I've eaten to date? No. But I was grateful to be served something that felt it had soul. You know, a certain love for the craft. Lamb Souvlaki: This was the star of my Halloumi dining experience. Simplicity on a skewer. Juicy lamb cubes skewered and grilled to near-perfection. Tip - eat it as soon as it arrives on your table lest you risk it cooling and getting tough. It was succulent, meaty, sweet and with minimal seasonings and spice the lamb really shone through in all its natural integrity. Sometimes, you just want to eat something pure and this was it. Sorry I can't remember what garnishes was served with this as I was too busy in my mind frolicking in a grassy Spring time field with bleeping lambs dancing around me. Tasty as the lamb was, this dish also felt unfinished. Now perhaps this is the Greek way of being - simplicity, unfussy, and few ingredients but a subtle dressing, a dip, a slight drizzle of sauce - nae, maybe even a glaze would have elevated this dish to the next level. Bleeping lambs - great, bleeping lambs with a little ceramic dipping pot of reduced pomegranate vinegar glaze - even Zeus can't argue with that! I enjoyed my dining experience in Halloumi from the service, to the interiors and finally the food and drink. However, it wasn't a standout but I do look forward to seeing this business grow from strength to sauce, I mean, strength! read more

Excellent Greek Tapas with generous serving sizes for tapas. Very good gyros with lamb, chicken or vegetarian options. Meatballs that are very nice and a great sauce, and seabass is to die for, it's as if it was bound with a stick butter, so good. Their hummus and pita bread is a great starter. Highly recommended. read more

This place is good but very over priced. Go a few blocks down the road to Eliá. You won't regret it!

Had a wonderful lunch here today, after hearing that some good friends had a wonderful dinner here last night. Excellent service, delicious food. Highly recommended! read more

Halloumi - At Halloumi, a wonderful new Greek restaurant on Hope Street in Glasgow! - Greek Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Easily one of the prettiest restaurants in Glasgow, with the best hummus to boot! The express lunch menu is a great deal where you can pick three dishes for under 8 pounds. The Greek Salad is perfect, and the Chicken Souvlaki was full of flavour. read more