San Sebastián menu (11th October) - Firstly, excellent service. Showed up late, to meet my parents who had already started eating and they were able to catch me up seamlessly while delivering some coffee and aperitifs as well. Floor manager, servers and cooks were all on point to get me scran and wine pronto! Food was a great blend of flavours, ranging from frothy tatties, to mushrooms painted in spices and even a splash of caviar. If you are looking for variety and a taste of everything this is an affordable way to go. Even the coffee was nice! The wine / cocktail pairings are a must. I went for the wine pairing, and each glass balanced out the flavours of the dish. There was a specific wine that came with the mushrooms which tasted earthy and completely unlike any of the other glasses. Fair dooz to the sommelier. The bill came to around £93 per head, which was an absolute steal for the quality of the service, the flavours on the plates and the lovely atmosphere they’ve cultivated in the room. It’s not an everyday meal, but once in a while this place can really deliver a special night. Cheers!
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Before you go
- Chef / owner
- Nico Simeone
- Opened
- 2024
- Style
- Six-course themed tasting menu that changes every six weeks; optional wine or cocktail pairing
- Setting
- Merchant City flagship on Albion Street; redesigned interiors for the 2024 move from Finnieston
- Awards
- AA Rosette (2026)
- Known for
- rotating themed tasting menus, accessible fine dining, optional wine pairings
- Signature dishes
- Six-course themed tasting menu (changes every six weeks)
- Good for
- date night, special occasions, celebrations, groups
- Prices
- Six-course tasting around £45pp before drinks (confirm on booking); optional wine pairing priced by city; optional snack and aperitif available
- Typical spend
- About £45–80pp depending on pairings and extras
- Lunch
- Same tasting-menu format from noon; open daily 12:00–23:00
- Reservations
- Usually needed
- Booking
- Book online via ResDiary/DishCult; diary open more than a year ahead; menus announced ~3 weeks before each six-week change; 15-minute grace if running late
- Deposit / cancel
- Card details required to secure the table; cancel with at least 24 hours’ notice or charged the full menu price per person
- Book online
- Open booking page
- Dietary tags
- vegetarian options, gluten-free options on request, not halal
- Dietary
- Vegetarian alternative for every course including the snack; most other requirements with notice; nut allergy guests get the nut-free vegetarian line for relevant courses; cannot currently cater for halal meat (swap to vegetarian available)
- Groups
- Good for groups and celebrations; note the occasion in booking notes; small cakes/decorations allowed if they do not hinder other guests
- Kids
- Child-friendly; include children in the party size when booking whether they are dining or not
- Dress code
- No dress code — casual and comfortable encouraged
- Outdoor seating
- No
- Drinks
- Optional wine pairing (courses 2–6) and matching cocktails; in-house cocktail list with signatures and classics
- Payment
- Card details taken on booking; gift vouchers accepted (check balance ahead)
- Noise / pace
- Busy on peak evenings; tasting menu typically about 2 hours
- Getting there
- High Street rail station a few minutes’ walk; St Enoch subway roughly 6–8 minutes
- Parking
- City-centre street parking and nearby multi-storeys; check local restrictions
- Also by them
- Six by Nico sites across the UK and Ireland (same group); Sole Club (Finnieston; same founder)
- Also
- Brand launched in Finnieston in 2017; that site closed as Six by Nico when Merchant City opened January 2024; Byres Road Six by Nico later replaced by Lennox; Merchant City is Glasgow’s remaining Six by Nico; Phone listed as 0141 334 5661 (glasgow.merchantcity@sixbynico.co.uk); some booking pages also show 0141 611 2222
Glasgow restaurant
Six by Nico - Glasgow
Opening hours
- Monday: 12:00 – 11:45 PM
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:45 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:45 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 – 11:45 PM
- Friday: 12:00 – 11:45 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 – 11:45 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 – 11:45 PM
Overview
Six by Nico’s Glasgow home is now its Merchant City flagship at 86 Albion Street — the brand’s only Six by Nico left in the city after the original Finnieston site (opened 2017) moved here in January 2024 and later Byres Road switched to another concept. Founder Nico Simeone’s formula is unchanged: a six-course tasting menu themed around a place, memory or idea, swapped every six weeks, with optional wine (or cocktail) pairing. Menus are announced about three weeks before each change. Expect a sit-down of roughly two hours. The Merchant City room opened as a larger, redesigned flagship (Studio Two interiors) and in 2026 picked up an AA Rosette. Open daily noon–11pm; book ahead for weekends and peak slots — card details secure the table, and cancelling within 24 hours is charged at the full menu price per person. Vegetarian alternatives run for every course (including the optional snack); almost all other diets are possible with notice, but the kitchen cannot currently supply halal meat (those dishes can be swapped to the vegetarian line). No dress code. Children are welcome if counted in the party size. Regular six-course pricing sits around £45pp before drinks — check the live menu when you book. High Street rail is a few minutes’ walk; St Enoch subway is roughly 6–8 minutes. Diners often praise the themed storytelling, presentation and pace; small courses and busy service on peak nights are the usual caveats.
Reviews
Overall fantastic experience and would highly recommend. The food was brilliant, like an art. The flavours were perfect. Unfortunately we weren't served out pairing wine when the meal came out and were almost finished the meal before they came. The staff were extremely friendly, welcoming, positive and very kind. Considerate to the situation with the late drinks understanding they should have come at the same time offering us compensation without us even asking. The overall atmosphere was good. However it didn't meet my expectations as I was thinking the restaurant would have been more immersive in the space theme. It was really only the food itself that was themed. The cocktails tasted great and paired well with the food but they didn't have any story or theme like the food either. Surprisingly very filling! Slow to start wanting more but the "mains" in the middle of the experience were hearty. My favourite was course 2 and 6.
Read on Google MapsOne of the best restaurant's I have ever been to! I made a reservation to try their new space-themed, tasting menu. The moment I walked in I was greeted with kindness and warmth. The hostess was very friendly and helpful, taking my jacket etc. The table I was sat at was very comfy, with many cushions to relax into. With a dark, atmospheric interior, it was one of the best designed restaurants - no doubt. Brilliantly put together, and somewhere which was a pleasure to dine in. My waiter was brilliant, very attentive and friendly whilst keeping professional. Not to mention how quick and seamless the service was. Despite being out of my comfort zone, the food was delicious and presented beautifully (I have attached images below). Each with a quirky twist to the dish. I highly recommend giving this place a try, you cannot go wrong. Great food. Great service. Great experience.
Read on Google MapsThe San Sebastian experience was lovely - each course was very tasty, and beautifully presented. We had the cocktail pairing which all went well, though the White Russian could have been a bit creamier. Every member of staff was very pleasant and helpful.
Read on Google MapsI’ve enjoyed many a tasting menu, but I’ve never laughed so much, and still been smiling about it days later! What an experience to embrace. A standard menu would involve us being told fancy ingredients, blinded by the info, that I forget before eating. This was so much more fun. To see, then taste and decipher ourselves was brilliant fun & really generated conversation and a wee challenge. The blindfold & headphones were a hilarious addition, I had food off the plate & on the floor (sorry). I’m unsure if it enhanced my taste buds, but certainly my entertainment value. The ambience, staff, presentation and value all impressed me very much, that I’ll be raving about my experience… until I go again to rave about the next imaginative idea by yourselves. I always wanted to try Six by Nico, but living in Inverness & timings when down the road just never worked, so I’m so delighted this was possible. Absolutely loved it!
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