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Before you go

Chef / owner
DRG / Café Andaluz group (original Glasgow branch)
Opened
2002
Style
Original Café Andaluz: basement Spanish tapas restaurant on Cresswell Lane
Setting
Basement on cobbled Cresswell Lane, West End; near Ashton Lane / Byres Road
Known for
Spanish tapas, sangria, West End original branch, sharing plates
Signature dishes
Tortilla española, Patatas bravas, Croquetas de jamón y queso, Gambas / seafood tapas, Chorizo al vino
Good for
groups, date night, lunch deals, celebrations
Prices
West End lunch: 2 dishes from £14.95 / 3 from £19.95 (Mon–Fri 12–4:45pm); weekend 3 tapas + dessert from £24.95. Broader tapas deals from ~£17.95pp when listed.
Typical spend
Roughly £25–40pp with drinks
Lunch
Exclusive West End lunch Mon–Fri 12–4:45pm; weekend lunch Sat 12–4pm and all day Sunday
Reservations
Walk-ins often fine
Booking
Book online; walk-ins when possible (harder Fri–Sat). No drinks-only table bookings. Tables held 15 minutes. Online portal max 10.
Dietary tags
vegetarian options, vegan options, gluten-free options
Dietary
Vegetarian and vegan tapas; GF and dairy-free discussed in venue; allergen guide at the table
Groups
Semi-private area for about 25–30; exclusive hire up to ~100. Groups over 10 via group enquiry.
Kids
Children welcome; kids’ menu available
Dress code
Casual; no football colours
Outdoor seating
No
Drinks
Spanish wines, cocktails and sangria
Service charge
Optional 10% service charge; shared among the team; ask to remove if you wish
Noise / pace
Lively evenings with music and a busy West End crowd
Closed
Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day; otherwise open daily including bank holidays
Getting there
Hillhead subway a few minutes’ walk via Ashton Lane / Byres Road
Parking
Street parking on Byres Road area; nearby car parks
Also by them
Café Andaluz Glasgow City Centre (St Vincent Place); Café Andaluz Edinburgh branches; Café Andaluz Aberdeen; Café Andaluz Newcastle

Glasgow restaurant

Cafe Andaluz

4.5(1,450 reviews)
££Opens in 15 hours

Address

2 Cresswell Ln, Glasgow G12 8AA, UK

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Menu

Dishes and prices for Cafe Andaluz.

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Opening hours

  • Monday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Overview

Café Andaluz’s West End branch opened on Cresswell Lane in 2002, the original of the group that later expanded across Scotland and to Newcastle. It sits in a basement off a cobbled lane by Ashton Lane / Byres Road: lanterns, Latino music, sangria and Spanish tapas aimed at sharing tables. Expect tortilla, patatas bravas, croquetas, seafood and vegetarian plates; they recommend about three tapas per person. A West End–exclusive lunch deal runs weekdays 12–4:45pm (two dishes from £14.95 or three from £19.95); weekends offer three tapas plus dessert from £24.95. The wider lunch/pre-theatre style menus (any three tapas from about £17.95pp) also appear on Glasgow listings. Book online (max 10 online; larger groups via enquiry). Semi-private dining for roughly up to 25–30; exclusive hire of the restaurant for around 100. Optional 10% service. Hillhead subway is a short walk. Dogs not allowed indoors except assistance dogs.

Reviews

5.0julie lafontaine

Had a wonderful experience at Cafe Andaluz. Our waitress Lorna was so lovely and accommodating. We had the king prawn, which was so delicious, along with calamari and patatas bravas. The patatas bravas were a bit different than I’ve had before, but still comforting with a nice sauce. The paella de carne was plenty for 2 people, and great to take home for lunch the next day. The environment was idealistic, with a nice atmosphere while you’re dining. I had the blue chardonnay, which was really blue! Again, great service and food. Would recommend and will come again!

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4.0SR

First time and very tasty food. Like everything except the olives but that's just a preference. Chicken thighs were lovely. Prawns not a fan for me but friend loved them. Calamari really good. Very spicy. Sangria...ok. They add tip to the bill. Which is fine, but I would have left them more. Not fair to staff.

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5.0MARISA

The staff were amazing really attentive and friendly. Food was good and the atmosphere felt relaxed. Definitely a place I’d visit again.”

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5.0rebecca turner

Finally using some of our Christmas vouchers, what a treat. Friendly & chatty staff and tasty plates. Will be back for date night for sure.

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5.0Jessica

I only had a glass of wine and a few small dishes, but it was all fantastic. The 'lemon hinami' dressing in particular was so delicious that I asked the server to find out what was in it so I could attempt to recreate it. Perhaps the standout factor for me, however, was the staff - I engaged with 3 different staff members throughout my visit, and all 3 were unfailingly friendly, helpful, and genuinely engaging! Highly recommended.

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