Very tasty food and friendly staff. The lightly cured mackerel had a great texture and the dish had a nice balance of flavors, if lacking a bit of brightness. Meatballs on labneh were phenomenal. Pork was cooked nicely but the dish as a whole felt a bit tame and less playful than the rest. Chocolate crémeux with hazelnuts and strawberries was class. Would definitely recommend
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Before you go
- Chef / owner
- Fergus McCoss (Hinba Group)
- Style
- Daily-changing seasonal small plates with fresh pasta, wines and cocktails
- Setting
- Partick, Dumbarton Road, former Two Fat Ladies unit
- Known for
- seasonal small plates, fresh handmade pasta, vegetarian dishes
- Good for
- date night, sharing plates
- Prices
- Small plates about £7–10, desserts about £8 (Herald review)
- Dietary tags
- vegetarian options
- Drinks
- Wines and cocktails
- Also
- Not Chinese despite the listing; Herald reported closure on 21 February and relaunch as Tusco (Italian-inspired sharing plates) on 4 March; Very small room, which some reviewers find cramped or noisy
Glasgow restaurant
Eighty Eight
Opening hours
- Monday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM
- Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM
- Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM
- Thursday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM
- Friday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Overview
Eighty Eight was a small Partick restaurant at 88 Dumbarton Road, in the unit that used to be Two Fat Ladies. It was not a Chinese restaurant. It served a short, daily-changing menu of seasonal small plates with fresh pasta made on site, plus wines and cocktails. The kitchen faces the street window, so you can see the food being made from outside. Critics rated it highly. Joanna Blythman in The National gave it 9/10 for food and 10/10 for service. Ron Mackenna in The Herald scored it 25/30 and said the vegetarian plates were the best thing on the menu. Small plates there cost roughly £7–10, with desserts around £8. The room is tiny and cosy, and some TripAdvisor reviewers found it cramped or loud. The Herald reported that the venue, part of Fergus McCoss’s Hinba Group, would close on 21 February and reopen on 4 March as Tusco. Tusco serves Italian-inspired sharing plates, pasta and cocktails. Check what is trading now before you go.
Reviews
We loved the ambiance here, and the 5 course meal at £25 is excellent value - however, there was an issue in how dishes were portioned. We were a party of 3, with two vegetarians and a meat eater. For some of the courses, the vegetarian dish was the same size as the meat dish, but two people had to share it. Overall the food was good, the highlight was definitely the first course of bread with goats cheese and courgettes. The salads were also good, but the pear one was overly rich and almost desert like. The pasta was good - although it felt like a few dishes relied too heavily on creamy, white sauces. It was a solid meal, but I definitely wouldn’t be rushing back which is a shame!
Read on Google MapsAbsolutely stunning selection of European cuisine with fresh pasta dishes. Service was really polite and kind. I recommend everyone give the goat's cheese custard starter a try. The coley was superb, and the cavatelli pasta had the perfect mouthfeel. All dishes were wonderful. We were recommended 2-3 plates per person, ended up spending roughly 30GBP per person with two large bottles of sparkling water and 8 dishes total. Definitely filling, and definitely worth sharing every plate around! The atmosphere was nearly perfect, but the music choice was surprisingly laid-back compared to how upmarket the meal presentation is.
Read on Google MapsWe had a wonderful meal at this small but cozy restaurant. The food was excellent - bold and full flavours. We love a sharing concept and had 10 plates in total for our group of four. The plates came out at a steady pace, we never felt rushed. Small but good wine selection. The staff was exceptionally friendly and welcoming. We went to other, more expensive restaurants in Glasgow but this was by far our favorite. We spent 245 pounds which included 3 bottles of wine - a very fair price. Absolutely recommend this spot, we will definitely visit again next time we're in the area.
Read on Google MapsAmazing Monday tasting menu, 8 courses to share for 25£ pp. The goats cheese custard with basil and focaccia was incredible. Good portions and alternative options if needed. The Chocolate cremeux with smoked almonds was fabulous. Nice staff and comfortable seating. Just the lights are a bit too harsh in the back.
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