Really handy location, pleasant inside, with enthusiastic and charmingly amateur wait staff. There…read moreis no allergen menu, but the manager really knows his stuff and suggested several options and offered to have things made up differently to suit. The food was EXCELLENT and we had a really, really lovely evening without breaking the bank. Highly recommended.

Incredible Mediterranean! They get busy during the lunch rush, but they also serve you quickly…read more Food is delicious and portions are generous. My downfall was filling up on their incredible sundried tomato hummus and warm pita

We asked the concierge at our hotel for restaurant options that didn't feature typical Scottish…read morefood. One of the places she recommended was 'BABS, and after looking at the menu online we decided to try it. It turned out to be one of the best culinary experiences we've had. The place is not large, the ceilings are low and the noise level can be a little distracting. However, even though we didn't have reservations, we were quickly seated. When a larger table became available, we were offered that one instead. We had the sense that this was very much a family-run business and that they really love what they do. We were quite hungry, so we ordered the Mezze Platter for Two which was very reasonably priced at 22.5£/per person. For our four-dip starter we chose the Tzatziki, Sundried Tomato Hummus, Classic Hummus and Babaganoush which came with small pitas that were themselves spiced. All were delicious and we could have easily filled up on just these. Our main courses were chicken shish, chicken souvlaki, lamb shish and king prawns. All were extremely tasty. The platter also came with two side dishes and for these we chose the Basmati Rice and the Beef Doner Fries. The rice was an excellent complement to the main courses, but because by this time we were so full we ate the Beef topping but left the fries. We loved 'BABS so much that a couple of weeks later when we had a three-hour layover in Glasgow between trains, we went back to 'BABS for lunch. The return visit did not disappoint. We would wholeheartedly recommend 'BABS to anyone dining out in Glasgow. It's well worth it.

We stumbled into the one in Merchant City in Glasgow and then went to this one a few nights later…read more Both are excellent. Beat Italian I've had since I was in Rome. Great options for smaller portions and lots to choose from. The pizzas are good, the pasta was great and the Burrata was amazing. Cocktails are good, service was good, not super polished, but attentive. Great family place.

This place was recommended to us by a local. We were so impressed! We got a sampler option. Oh my…read moregosh! Everything was so delicious!!! The crust on the pizza was spot on. The spaghetti bolognase was spectacular and thr arincini...my Italian husband said it was like his grandmother used to make. (I can't recall the exact name of it but it was the one with the meat in it. They have the rice only one and one with meat.) We sat out on the patio and enjoyed the views and the weather while enjoying the amazing food. Definitely eat here!

I can't quite believe that nobody has reviewed this place yet, but there you are…read more The V & V cafe has replaced the former Tapa Organic, although you would be hard-pressed to notice as the interior is pretty unchanged apart from a snazzy new counter and the removal of a table downstairs to make it a bit more roomy. Otherwise, it seems pretty much like the old place, although I don't know if it's the same management or a completely new owner. But they still sell artisanal bread and yummy cakes as well as the fair-trade coffee. The food seems to have downgraded a bit though, and I found the menu somewhat lacklustre and uninspiring from somewhere that is trading on its veggie and vegan credentials. Lunch options seemed to be mainly soup and a sandwich or panini, with the "special" being a vegan curry. I chose the soup and a roasted vegetables and hummus sandwich, and a long black of course. The soup came in a reasonably sized bowl, and the sandwich had salad and a wee dish of chick peas on the side. Mercifully, it was served on a plate and not the uber-trendy piece of slate that so many venues seem to favour these days. It was OK, and the long black was equally OK, if not quite up to the standard of Tapa. And that about sums it up for me - it was OK. Not exceptional, not particularly outstanding. There is a lot of competition in this stretch of Great Western Road, and they are going to have to try a bit harder and front a more creative menu to compete with the likes of Roots & Fruits, Papercup and so on. I hope they can rise to the challenge.

The thought of Coleslaw has always done nothing but disgust me, but the V&V Cafe has forever…read morechanged me. Though I probably will still never eat coleslaw from other places, the slaw here was simply amazing. I had the VLT(Vegan Bacon Lettuce Tomato) and though it was good, it had me wanting more. I wouldn't say the portion was small, but it just left me wanting more. I was of the opinion that there weren't many Vegan places in Glasgow, I was clearly wrong, and the V&V Cafe is one of many excellent Vegan spots in town. The environment was very welcoming and the staff was friendly. They sell their own Vegan-aise and I have to make it back to buy some.

I was in a meaty kinda mood and when I get like that I usually head to a Greek or Persian…read morerestaurant for my fix. Tucked away on Bath Street just round the corner from the hustle and bustle of Buchanan Street sits this newly opened family run business. At fist sight, it didn't look all that inviting, perhaps a bit barren and empty even, with just the odd smattering of funky artwork on the wall and some rather plain and sad looking furniture. We arrived at 7pm and it was rather quiet with the stereo playing some Greek pop music. Fortunately after a half hour of so, the atmosphere picked up as the restaurant got busier. The menu looked good, with a range of hearty looking Greek grub, but I didn't really know what I wanted, it just had to contained grilled meat. So, I just asked for the traditional Greek Meze, which is a set meal and very popular in Greece. Surprisingly they didn't offer it, but the owner said it wouldn't be a problem to whip up his favourite dishes and do us a Meze style banquet for us. We polity accepted and waited for the food to arrive. We were treated to some really fantastic dishes. To kick things off; Saganaki Prawns, made with feta cheese and a deliciously rich and tasty tomato sauce. I think we polished off a couple of baskets of bread mopping up the splendid sauce. Furthermore, a wonderfully seasoned and fresh Greek salad and some grilled cheese with tomato and peppers. The main dished comprised of Gyros, which is a pork style kebab, delicious, and skewered, charcoal grilled lamb and chicken with the house's fresh, hand-cooked chips, yum! It fair to say, after all that meat, I spiralled into a deep meat-coma and was unresponsive to any form of chat or questions, hence agreeing to a desert when asked by the waitress. I went for the wonderful and rich Greek yoghurt with honey and walnuts to really finish me off. Fortunately our lovely meal meal wasn't ruined by Greek dancing nor the sound of smashing plates. This was an initial concern of mine as the restaurant is certainly big to accommodate this. Credit should also go to the father / daughter combo who work tirelessly in the kitchen and in attending to the customers needs quickly and with a smile. Oh, one more thing.........if your ever in town and fancy a tasty snack they do a wrapped Gyros to go for just £3.95, total bargain!

The best place for Greek food I've ever had outside of Greece…read more Being Greek myself, I know what Greek food looks and tastes like. Yiamas is the best place to eat for Greek food. It's one of the best restaurants in Glasgow. You can get a Gyro to take away, something I always dreamed about for years in Glasgow before this restaurant opened. 5 stars and if I could give it 10 then I would.

-Excellent service, reasonably priced food and drinks. Large portions…read more -Oh, and excellent company I've been using Yelp since February 2013 and have found it to be a very useful source when I'm out and about on the lookout for somewhere to have a coffee or grab a bite. With that in mind, I thought it high time that I actually met some of the good folks behind the opinions that have steered me right when I was a wee bit lost. I missed out on the last shindig, so I was pleased to get the chance to pop over to the other side of the river for a wee Greek Night. Friday, 7:30pm, 34 Sinclair Drive, the restaurant formerly known as 'The Greek Golden Kebab'. Well, the odd turn of the century décor aside, the restaurant is very cosy and a pleasant place to eat. There were nine of us and we were directed to a long banquet seat, running from the upstairs entrance to the window. Whilst four of our crew chose the mese -definitely not for the faint-hearted - the others went for the more conservative starter/main course combo. The starters were the usual Greek dips - taramasalata, humus, tahini and tzatziki. The mese munchers were treated to a selection in reasonably sized portions of each. They were kind enough - or just couldn't finish it all on their own - to allow us a wee taste of each. They were definitely home made and all very tasty, with the notable exception of the taramasalata, which was just far too salty. Alas, that was the starter I'd opted for. Well, Goldilocks and the Three Bears comes to mind. Think of the biggest, daddy bear bowl of porridge you can imagine and you've got the picture. We're talking HUGE. Did I mention that it was super-salty? The mese looked amazing. And so much of it! They just kept bringing it on. Incredible value for just under £19. Honestly, unless you're absolutely ravenous, you won't be able to do it justice. I wimped out and chose the Stifado. Delicious! I was a bit thrown by the puff-pastry topping, but the slow-cooked beef melted in your mouth...Mmm! Team mese, whilst still capable of conversation, were starting to flag. Let's face it, they were working their way through a week of calories and the annual salt allowance of a South African Miner in one sitting. The beer was reasonably priced too at around £3 a bottle. I didn't check, but I'm sure the same will apply to the wine. They were also very happy to supply you with cool tap water with ice. Definitely a thumbs up for Frosoulla's.

For International Food Night #2, Rocco G suggested we visit the famous South Side Greek restaurant,…read moreGreek Golden Kebab. Sadly, after some 40 years it closed two weeks before our outing and opened over the road under the new name Frosoulla's. It's a nice space with a small amount of seating downstairs and then a larger dining area upstairs. There is a high ceiling with chandeliers, lots of black and white - it's modern, but still a bit outdated at the same time, more like the early-2000 idea of modern. Anyway, it's unoffensive so not really a big deal. There was a large table of 9 of us and we were seated along the wall on bench seating. Bench seating is such a pain where there's a large group, I kind of wish that places wouldn't do it. Especially when it's sweltering hot and you stick to the seat as well. I had a look over the menu, which is really long and features a lot of options as well as a mezze (4 course meal). I couldn't face that much food after a long, hot day coming back from London so I went for taramasalata as a starter (with pita) then a chicken shis kebab and a side of halloumi. The taramasalata was an incredibly generous portion - honestly, far too generous for one person to eat on their own. I'm going to guess and say it was the size of a tub you'd buy in a supermarket, something like 200g worth. It was obviously made in-house though, as the flavour was really strong and fishy, verging on too salty but thankfully more palatable with the bread. For main, I was impressed by the shis kebab which was again, a huge portion served on a massive plate with rice as well as tzatziki. The kebab had chicken as well as peppers on it and the chicken was juicy and succulent even though the pieces were massive. I was very impressed (but alas, I couldn't eat it all!). The halloumi wasn't great, it was a lot more chewy than how I cook it at home. I like mine to have a crispy outside and soft inside, whereas this seemed more like it was lightly grilled. I also ordered a cocktail which was a huge disappointment - firstly, it didn't even taste alcoholic, and it looked like a really sad mojito. It tasted more like soda water than anything else, and I could see the grains of sugar floating around and not mixed in properly. So be warned, this is not a place for cocktails even if they do seem like really good prices. I liked visiting this new south side place, I wish I had been able to see what Greek Golden Kebab was like before it closed but at least I know you can get a lot of food here for a pretty good price.

We had a lovely meal here with fabulous staff. If I were going again I'd skip the main and just get…read morelots of starters to share as for me this was the best part of the meal (I had the veggie moussaka main). We were a party of 7 and everyone had their food at the same time. It's also convenient for both train stations

We tried this for dinner on our friends' vacay and we ladies were offended by server Chris. What a…read moresnot! I don't think he could have been less friendly. Super disdainful when asked for food recommendations and for some reason, he was disapproving of our large order. I would've thought he'd appreciate the extra money rolling into the business. Apparently not. We do not recommend though the food was good. Poor service always overshadows a good product.

We are on our first day in Scotland and I wanted to find something with fresh veggies and spice…read more We'll be having enough traditional food in the Highlands. We loved this restaurant and enjoyed all our dishes. The good thing about small plates, at modest prices, is if a member of your party doesn't care for a dish it's no big deal. The salads, the kebabs, the dips, the seafood... everything was first rate as was the service. Only dish that faltered (and we had 10 among four of us) was the moussaka. Terrific meal! They need to pay more attention to their Yelp listing - there's a full bar, excellent cocktails, and they take credit cards - despite the Yelp listing.

There is very little I could fault about this place. It's spacious. The food comes pretty quickly…read moreand the service is fantastic. As I get further into my twenties, I've found that restaurants have an increasing tendency to play their music very loud. I'm sorry, and call me old fashioned, but one of the main things about going out for dinner is that you are there to have a conversation with the person you are with. I'm not there to get my groove on. Anyway, I digress. I really enjoy Greek/Turkish and Middle Eastern Food which is what this place specialises in. We chose some mezze plates including the chicken souvlaki, soutzoukakia (meatballs), the Moroccan Chicken Tagine and the Loukaniko. It was mouth watering. It was great value too, the portion sizes were manageable and we left very happy customers.