Restaurant close to my hotel in a rainy night with good reviews = must visit. The food was good, perhaps my choices weren't the best but I reckon it was a great scottish dining experience. The service was attentive and effective, ambience a little overwhelming to my taste but not a biggie. It was overall very good and Id certainly recommend.
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Before you go
- Chef / owner
- John Quigley and Gillian Quigley
- Opened
- 2005
- Style
- Casual Scottish bistro — classic dishes with modern twists and strong dietary menus
- Setting
- West Campbell Street, Glasgow city centre — contemporary casual dining room
- Known for
- pre-theatre menus, gluten-free and vegan menus, John Quigley
- Signature dishes
- Steak frites, Smoked haddock fishcake, Wild mushroom risotto, Bang bang chicken salad
- Good for
- pre-theatre, dietary-restricted dining, casual city-centre lunch or dinner
- Prices
- Pre-theatre 2/3 courses £25/£30; à la carte moderate city-centre pricing
- Typical spend
- Roughly £25–45pp
- Lunch
- Open from noon; Mon–Thu lunch to 2.45pm then evening service from 5pm; Fri–Sun continuous from noon
- Reservations
- Walk-ins often fine
- Booking
- Phone 0141 221 6000 or email info@red-onion.co.uk (not on OpenTable)
- Book online
- Open booking page
- Dietary tags
- gluten-free options, dairy-free options, vegan options, vegetarian options
- Dietary
- Full gluten-free, dairy-free, GF+DF, vegan and gluten-free vegan menus. Pre-theatre also has dairy-free / GF versions.
- Drinks
- Full drinks with dinner
- Service charge
- Discretionary 10% may be added on tables of 6 or more
- Getting there
- Buchanan Street Subway and Queen Street / Central a short walk
- Parking
- City-centre multi-storeys nearby
- Also
- Mon–Thu 12–2.45pm and 5–9pm; Fri–Sat 12–9pm; Sun 12–7.30pm
Glasgow restaurant
Red Onion
Opening hours
- Monday: 12:00 – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM
Overview
Red Onion on West Campbell Street is chef-patron John Quigley’s casual Scottish bistro, opened with his wife Gillian in 2005 after his years cooking in London and as a touring private chef (Bryan Adams, Tina Turner and others). The kitchen reworks classic Scottish dishes in a neighbourhood-bistro room in the city centre — Harden’s notes a varied, approachable menu and strong diner feedback into its twentieth year. They push hard on dietary inclusion: full gluten-free, dairy-free, combined GF/DF, vegan and gluten-free vegan menus. Pre-theatre is 2/3 courses at £25/£30 (Sun–Fri from noon; Sat until 6.30pm), with gluten-free and dairy-free versions too. A discretionary 10% service charge may apply on tables of six or more. Hours: Mon–Thu lunch and dinner (noon–2.45pm / 5–9pm); Fri–Sat noon–9pm; Sun noon–7.30pm. Book by phone 0141 221 6000 or email info@red-onion.co.uk.
Reviews
I cannot share enough about this place. Wonderful atmosphere, delicious menu, wonderful options for those with allergens including dairy free, vegan, and gluten free. The staff is attentive but not overbearing and the food was absolutely delightful. This is worth a special trip! Don’t skip dessert either!
Read on Google MapsWe dined as a part of a tour group. I had the Rib Eye Steak and it was excellent! It was grilled perfectly and had a great Char. I also enjoyed the French Onion Soup. The service was excellent.
Read on Google MapsLoved this restaurant. The atmosphere and decor beautiful. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. Reasonably priced. I will be back I highly recommend.
Read on Google MapsFood was amazing. Scallops on chorizo was delicious and the sea bass with shavings of Parmesan and a beautifully crispy skin. Nice to meet the owner/ chef too. Will be back and the decor is so cool - even the taps in the loo!
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