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Before you go

Chef / owner
Simeone family (formerly Mario's Plaice)
Opened
2008
Style
Family-run fish and chip restaurant and takeaway with sit-in dining
Setting
48-cover restaurant plus separate takeaway on Byres Road near the University.
Known for
Fish and chips on Byres Road, Big portions and low prices
Signature dishes
Battered haddock and chips, Special (breaded) haddock, Scampi, Fish tea, Homemade soup, Pizza crunch
Good for
Cheap eats, Takeaway, Casual lunch or dinner, Students
Prices
Deliveroo: large battered haddock £10.40, special haddock £10.70, chips £5, small fish £8.60.
Getting there
Hillhead Subway is roughly a 5-8 minute walk.
Also
Renamed from Mario's Plaice in 2020 after a major refurb.; Leasehold was marketed for sale (Glasgow Times); confirm current ownership/trading status if needed.; Not affiliated with Six by Nico / Nico Simeone.

Glasgow restaurant

Simeone's

4.4(655 reviews)
£Opens in 13 hours

Address

285-287 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8TL, UK

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Menu

Dishes and prices for Simeone's.

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Opening hours

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM

Overview

Simeone's is a family-run fish and chip restaurant and takeaway at 285-287 Byres Road in Hillhead. It opened as Mario's Plaice in 2008 and was refurbished and renamed Simeone's in 2020 after a Deliveroo makeover competition, at a reported cost of about £250,000. The Simeone family say their Glasgow fish-and-chip story goes back to a cafe in Yoker in 1901. It is not the same business as chef Nico Simeone's Six by Nico further up Byres Road. The menu is chippy classics plus sit-in meals: battered or breaded haddock, scampi, chips, pizza crunch, haggis, homemade pastas, burgers and breakfast. On Deliveroo, a large battered haddock is £10.40 and chips are £5. There are around 48 covers plus a separate takeaway counter. Reviewers often praise big portions, value and friendly service (Pauline is frequently named). The leasehold was advertised for sale in the Glasgow Times with offers over £150,000; more recent reviews suggest the restaurant was still trading afterward. The listed website returned a 404 when checked. Call 0141 334 6561.

Reviews

4.0Alan

We visited Simeone’s on Byres Road as a small group and had a lovely experience from start to finish. Pauline, who served us, was particularly impressive—she took all our orders from memory without writing anything down, and still got everything right. It’s rare to see that kind of attentiveness and confidence these days, and it really stood out. For the price, the quality of both the food and service was excellent. It’s a cosy, no-fuss place that delivers on what it promises. Would definitely recommend it if you’re in the area and craving a classic British meal with friendly, memorable service and a very reasonable price.

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5.0NK

Absolutely the best fish and chips in town! The scampi and fish tea are top notch fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of flavour. I’ve tried other places before, but nothing compares. I’ll never go anywhere else now. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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4.0Parsa B.

Group of lads in an alley way recommended this spot so you alr know it was gonna be good. The fish n chips were solid but the haggis stole the show, absolute banger

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5.0Alice B

Delicious food and the portions are big so the value for the money is very good! Also, the staff is nice.

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4.0Cindy HE

Tried this lovely fish and chips place, lots of seating and comes in big portions. We ordered fish tea and ice cream floats, it tastes great, large portions, great value for money, very friendly service, not much waiting time. The menu has a large selection, I’ve tired the Scottish breakfast there and it’s okay.

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