Glasgow’s West End festival is a highlights in the city’s calendar. A celebration of one of the most vibrant areas of Glasgow, throughout the month of June a number of activities are planned, including street parties, gigs, exhibitions and family activities. Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a meal in one of the area’s many restaurants with our West End Festival dining suggestions.
Di Maggio’s
Since opening in 1987, Di Maggio’s has been consistently popular with with everyone from families and students to couples and parties. The West End branch of the iconic Di Maggio’s Glasgow restaurant group, the decor features a cosmopolitan mix of comfortable booth seating and an eye-catching raised open fire. Children are particularly well looked after with their own menu, highchairs and entertainment packs.
From £9.50 for 2 courses on set menu at Di Maggio’s West End on 5pm Dining.
Turnip & Enjoy
Local suppliers and fresh, seasonal produce are at the heart of Turnip & Enjoy. The friendly family run restaurant in Kelvinbridge serves adventurous dishes in a relaxed setting. The menus change with the seasons with daily specials on the chalkboard, but dishes may include pork fillet, Iberico black pig cheek, black pudding, winter squash, chorizo crumb and jus, as well as Scottish beef fillet, sticky short rib, veal bolognese fritter, cep puree, mash potatoes and black cabbage. Notable desserts include the pistachio pancakes with white chocolate mousse and amarena cherry compote.
A la carte menu available + glass of wine at Turnip & Enjoy on 5pm Dining.
Cafe Andaluz West End
The first of Glasgow’s two Cafe Andaluz tapas restaurants, the Cresswell Lane branch has long been a favourite eating out destination in the West End. Stained glass lamps, carved wooden furniture and alcoves filled with colourful ceramics all make the sunken dining room look like the sort of authentic Spanish restaurant you remember from your holidays. Divided into vegetarian, meat and seafood sections plus a choice of three paellas, the vast tapas menu has options to suit every taste.
£14.95 for 3 tapas + dessert at Cafe Andaluz West End on 5pm Dining.
Grosvenor Cafe
Grosvenor Cafe has a prime spot in Ashton Lane with a balcony overlooking the cobbled street. Inside is a massive space that happily accommodates everyone from groups of friends sipping cocktails to families with young children. The menu is made up of bar food favourites like burgers, pizzas and pastas.
20% a la carte discount at Grosvenor Cafe on 5pm Dining.
Masala Twist
Set in the centre of the Byres Road action, Masala Twist’s menu is influenced by locations across India and tries to offer alternatives to the standard Anglo Indian curries. You could go for the Bombay bakra originating from Maharashtra – lamb simmered until tender in an aromatic blend of spinach and mustard leaves. If you’re a fan of South Indian curries, the king prawn chettinad sounds delicious – king prawns sauteed in a piquant pepper sauce with chopped green chillies.
£9.95 for 2 courses on pre-theatre menu + wine at Masala Twist on 5pm Dining.
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