Ardnamurchan Scottish Restaurant & Bar in Glasgow City

Had always drove by the restaurant and thought it looked nice and finally booked a table for our wedding anniversary and at was a great choice. My wife and I arrived 30 mins early looking to have a drink and the staff accommodated us with a table straight away. I was impressed with the menu and started with some cocktails which were tasty and excellent value . We ordered oysters and Cullen skink for starters ( best CS I’ve had I think ) and venison fillet and coley for mains which were excellent. The only let down we had on the food was the desserts , my Cranachan tasted like the whisky was missed out and the baked Alaska didn’t taste quite like what we have had in other places. All in all tho we loved the trip here , the staff were great and we will definitely return. Thanks.

Restaurant serving traditional Scottish cuisine. Excellent food, incredibly friendly staff, and a great atmosphere.

There was a group of about nineteen of us, it was a surprise hen party... and the service and atmosphere was excellent. Food wise, something for everyone!!

Great place for local and unique food & drinks. The local wild-shot venison is delicious and the desserts are very good. Server was very knowledgeable and helpful. Recommend a booking in advance. The Cranachan is very good!

We had a truly delightful dinner at Ardnamuirchan. We were a group of 5 and every single dish that people had was incredibly delicious. The veal stew was wonderful, the short ribs fell off the bones tender, the lamb was extremely good, and the skink was very flavorful. Our server Christie was very helpful, pleasant and efficient. Good wine list. Highly recommend!

I am writing to express my deep disappointment with the service and overall experience in Ardnamurchan Restaurant where we recently hosted a First Communion celebration for my daughter. Unfortunately, the event did not meet even the most basic expectations, particularly considering the significance of the occasion. To begin with, it was clear that the staff were entirely unprepared for our arrival. The service was extremely slow—our guests had to wait approximately 20 minutes just to receive drinks. This was just the beginning of a series of issues that unfolded throughout the event. Midway through the meal service, we discovered that a member of staff had made a significant error: guests who were supposed to receive ribeye steak were instead served fillet steak. This mistake not only disrupted the dinner service but also reflected a lack of attention to detail and coordination among the staff. The most upsetting part of the experience, however, was the seating arrangement. On such a special and once-in-a-lifetime occasion, it was incredibly disappointing to find that our party was split into two separate rooms. While I was informed at the time of booking that we would have two tables, no one mentioned that the tables would be located in different rooms, separated by a wall. This lack of transparency significantly affected the atmosphere and cohesion of our celebration. When I requested to speak with the manager on the day, I was told they were not on duty. Later, in an email exchange, the blame was shifted onto me, with the manager claiming that I should have been familiar with the layout of their function room, despite the fact that it was my first time visiting the venue. To make matters worse, at the end of the event, when settling the bill for drinks (as all other costs, including service, were prepaid), I was asked whether I believed the bill was too high—a question that, given the subpar experience, felt highly inappropriate. I should also note that the service provided certainly did not merit any gratuity. In conclusion, I cannot in good conscience recommend Ardnamurchan Restaurant for family events or special occasions. The lack of professionalism, poor communication, and substandard service made what should have been a joyful and memorable day a source of frustration and disappointment.

Lekkere typisch schotse maaltijden. Zeer aangename setting, mooi interieur. Vriendelijke bediening. Menukaart lijkt wat prijzig, maar goede deal als je een menu’tje neemt.

Very beautiful restaurant, the atmosphere was lovely, and the food was out of this world. Amazing quality and flavor, I had no idea Scottish food was so delicious! 🤣 Thank you to the staff for a wonderful evening 😊

Came here through local friends and what a discovery! Delicious typical Scottish meals, with that little extra. Service is top, as is the atmosphere. Not expensive, certainly not if you take the menu.

The food was amazing, the Cullen Skink and the scallops were absolutely delicious. We mentioned it was our anniversary when we booked online, and the staff gave us free drinks! It was such a lovely surprise and made the evening even more special. Highly recommend this place! This restaurant is really delicious, the Cullen Skink and scallops are absolutely delicious. My partner and I noted that it was our anniversary when we booked, and the staff was super nice. After checking, they gave us free drinks. I highly recommend trying this restaurant when you come to Gela!

Bel ristorante non lontano dal centro. Cucina scozzese molto valida con ottimi piatti. Molto buoni i dolci ,conto corretto. Personale efficiente ; non tutti nella stessa misura. Nel complesso una nell’esperienza.

Absolutely beautiful food, great service and a lovely restaurant. We ate from the Sunday market menu and the a la carte. The quality of the food was really good, the roast beef was plentiful and so tender. The cullen skink was full of flavour and the accompanying bread and butter was delicious and great for dunking. The baked alaska dessert really stood out, gooey and sweet. The service was attentive and professional.

Absolutely amazing. Waiter euan was particularly informative, helpful, friendly and brilliant ! Took his suggestion with the menu and was absolutely thrilled. Definitely coming back. Many thanks!!!!

Amazing restaurant! And Ewan was a top server he was so knowledgeable about the food and area and gave us great recommendations and was so quick with the service. Very attentive to us as a group of 8. Great work would highly recommend.

Large variety of Scottish fare, with ingredients from all over Scotland. Had the coley from the Shetlands, and it was very nicely done. Portion sizes were good, so you won't go away hungry. Among us we had venison stew, lamb rump, and the fish, and everyone was very happy with their food. Service was very friendly and quite efficient. Seating was comfortable. Washrooms facilities were clean. And prices were quite reasonable. Absolutely no complaints.

Great food and nice quiet ambience. Lots of lovely local Scottish food. The market menu is great value for money. A cheeky little find at short notice.

This was a fantastic choice for dinner in Glasgow. We are from the US and wanted to try food most common in the area and loved amongst the locals. This place seemed to be just that! We had the lamb and short rib, which were so delicious. For drinks we had the Lowland Buzz, a gin cocktail, and the Old Particular Whisky flight, both very good. This restaurant is across the street from the Theatre Royal, so when there are major events there, people do like going to this restaurant before going to the theater events, which can cause a crowded restaurant and slightly slower service. Just keep that in mind.

Very nice restaurant with vegan options, order summer squash, was delicious. My wife also really enjoyed her seafood stew

Fantastic!!! Had langoustines, cranachan and they kindly let me try Cullen Skink. Dad had lamb. All absolutely delicious.

Great food, the venison pave is excellent 👌 good wine on the wine list, overall highly recommend!

Pub Restaurant. Found a short walk after getting off bus to Glasgow. We had a very nice dinner and a nice Ardnamurchan whisky

Food excellent. Drinks extortionate

Excellent for visiting the opera pre theatre menu Excellent!!!

We tried haggis for the first time here, and it was fantastic! The sticky toffee pudding was great, too!

Lovely experience. Went during non busy weekday afternoon. Had a pram and waitress warmly welcome us and find us table that is comfy and not too cramp for us. Very patient in telling us what's available and not pushy to order. Signature dishes, Venison and Lamb Shank are lovely and nothing to complain about. Flavoursome and really nice afternoon meal for us.

We had a really nice date night together, it was pretty hard to decide what to choose from as there were quite a few choices for starters & mains. I found the restaurant well laid out & nice vibes. Food was cooked very well! The waitress informed me there were no oysters, but then they went to their sister restaurant and got them, which was appreciated as I hadn’t had them in ages! The staff were friendly too. We would return :) My only negatives were - - I think there should have been a little bit more or bigger scallops in my starter (photo attached) - I found the ladies toilets to smell really bad, don’t know what was going on there - after having langoustines, our table was a bit messy, and I asked for it to be wiped, politely of course. The waitress gave us something to wipe it instead of wiping it down for us, having worked in hospitality I would have always done that for my customers.

Service was generally okay, though one of the waitresses seemed a bit rushed — she tried to clear my dessert before I’d even finished, which felt a little abrupt. In contrast, the newer male waiter was much more attentive and pleasant.

Have been visiting since its opening and always been pleased until last visit. Hadn't been for a while and was very disappointed with food and presentation.

Got the price fix market menu, 3 courses for £24.95. Scallops at a £4 upcharge for two measly pieces were not worth it whatsoever. The steak for a £5 upcharge was just okay. No real dry age funk to speak of and a bit gristly. Dessert was mixed up at first, but servers replaced it with no fuss.

Excellent Scottish/gastropub fayre, and with great staff. The a la carte menu is extensive, but even the very reasonably-priced market menu has a decent range. Recommended.

I tried the langoustines and oysters — the quality of the ingredients was outstanding, and the preparation and cooking showed real expertise. I was truly amazed. My sincere compliments!

Very good Cullen Skink. Great bread and the butter served with it was the perfect temperature for spreading.

Very nice stylish and relaxed atmosphere. Attentive staff, not stuffy. Starters we ordered ham hock terrine and black pudding and potato terrine, both delicious but our favourite was definitely the ham terrine with delicious piccilli, poached egg on black pudding terrine was cooked to perfection but could have done with more black pudding. Mains my hubby had the venison stew whilst I had a the lamb kofta starter, I had to stop my husband for licking his plate clean and he said he would have ordered a bowl of the stew gravy for dessert! My kofta was lovely, tender and flavoursome. Desserts wow! My baked Alaska was devine! And hubby’s sticky toffee pudding was tasty but could have done with a bit of fruit to cut through the sweetness. All in all a great meal and staff always there when needed and very friendly, well done folks, we will be back

The food was great and the staff were awesome

The receptionist was extremely rude. We arrived before the kitchen’s closing time according to Google Maps, which said it was open until midnight. However, when we walked in, the receptionist just stood there with her hands on her hips, staring at us without saying a word. It was an incredibly uncomfortable experience and left a very bad impression.

A nice fancy place to try Scottish food. I had a soup with haddock. My friend tried haggis and venison stew. Everything was delicious. But we had to wait for a while for a waiter, it’s not good for a restaurant like that.

Amazing but great Scottish food. Account in line with the cost of living here. I will come back for sure

Where to begin….is it unreasonable to expect an aperitif to be as described and to arrive before your starter? I ordered an Oyster G & T which arrived 5 minutes after my starter and 25 minutes after I ordered it….and it was not as described - wrong tonic, no chilli. I took it to the bar and the cocktail bar person didn’t know there was a chilli garnish - they didn’t have any. She offered a different Isle of Bute G & T which arrived without the lime in the description. The wine was decent. Now to the food - my Stovies starter was way too salty and didn’t feature the crispy potato scone mentioned on the menu - what was there was a soggy potato patty. It was topped by a few leaves and a cloying dressing. My husband had Cullen skunk which was okay. We both had chicken in whisky sauce for a main course - overcooked and bisto gravy ..seriously. Mashed potato and beans were good. Cranachan - acceptable but not much oatmeal Coffee came with a square of flapjack - could have been crumbled on the cranachan. The girls were good - not their fault the food/kitchen was poor! Bar staff need to deliver what’s on the drinks menu, garnishes are important.

OMG food was amazing, rich flavour, well presented, lovely service and atmosphere! If I come back again to Glasgow definitely coming back!!!

This restaurant is a gem. Wonderful atmosphere, incredible food, super friendly staff, and the best sticky toffee pudding we've had so far! We are coming back toward the end of our trip for another round!

Really great dinner, feels like chefs got a passion in what they create! Warm and chilled atmosphere. Venison steak was out of this world

Fabulous place. Excellent food. Service unbeatable. Dietary requirements catered for with ease. Will return when we're back in Glasgow.

Nice food, reasonable price and very lovely staffs. Highly recommend.

Second visit, place had a great buzz. The staff were uber friendly and attentive. Food, sublime.

Affordable and the food exceeds expectations. Always fresh produce and deliciously cooked and presented.

Good place to have a taste of Scottish food around central Glasgow. It offers a good selection of dishes, I believe seafood is their speciality. The market menu is good value for money. I picked an oyster as a first starter, very fresh, followed by two courses of the market menu. Unfortunately, they didn’t have the haggis, so I picked cullen skink and the venison stew. Portions and taste were good. I’d have to come back to try the seafood and the haggis.

Food and staff were fantastic. A great way to get a taste of the best Scottish cuisine.

Fantastic place. Will go back. Delicious food and great service.

Completely exceeded my expectations! We received complimentary sparkling wine for our anniversary. The Cullen skink was easily a top 10 soup I’ve ever had in my life. And of course the obligatory haggis. The venison medium rare was so so good as well as the cabbage side. Best value on our 7 day UK trip by far!

Genuinely an amazing experience all around! Made me take up my phone to review it after going on hiatus for so long in reviewing! The food was literally amazing! Being tourists to Scotland, we were keen to try the local delights and they did have them! The haggis was amazing and when you mix it together, the sauce is just the finishing touch to make it amazing! The Cullen soup was sooo good too literally a must try! The venison was easily the best I’ve ever tasted! How soft and tender it was!! And the black toffee pudding was literally better than anything in England! Overall a must visit!

Fantastic food and great service

Absolutely brilliant meal at Ardnamurchan . The 4 of us thoroughly enjoyed everything we had , from Stovies ,Pate, Haddock ,Sirloin Steak . Everything we had was excellent, staff were brilliant as well. One very small criticism, I think a greater choice of Scottish Lagers / Beers on Draught would add to what they are offering. Drink prices are a bit steep though . Overall a really good experience, we have been before but not for a while. Hopefully we will be back soon 🙂

This place is busy and no wonder why! 🎉 But let's start with the hiccup: our reservation mix-up 🤯 (booked for the wrong day despite confirming twice!). Luckily, the owner saved the day on my friend's birthday! 🎂 Great vibes, amazing atmosphere, and delicious food, even if the lunch menu is pricey 💲. #Restaurant #Birthday #CityCentre #Food #Reservation #Manager #Owner #Mistake #Celebration

We visited Ardnamurchan and opted for the market menu — and wow, what a treat! The food was absolutely delicious, full of flavour and beautifully presented. Service was prompt and efficient throughout, and the staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming, which really added to the experience. A particular highlight was when I asked about a couple of cocktails that weren’t on the menu. Rather than simply saying they couldn’t do them, the team went above and beyond to create something new tailored to my tastes — a completely bespoke cocktail that was absolutely spot on! Excellent value for money, great atmosphere, and a team who really care about giving customers a great experience. I’d highly recommend and will definitely be back!

£21.95 per person for two courses. Absolutely exquisite fish stew and fish 'n' chips for lunch from the market menu. The stew was densely populated with succulent haddock, mussels, and potatoes, with a velveteen tomato sauce. The battered fish was mouthwatering and the batter crispy and moreish. The dessert was an elegant crémeux which set off a series of flavour bombs in our mouths, like a culinary Timothy McVeigh. Service was attentive, cheerful, swift, and joyous. You won't regret coming here, so stop prevaricating and book a table, son!!

Cullen Skink is incredibly delicious. Haggis is average but try it since it's a local dish. Steaks and meats are also delicious, but the cullen skink is amazing. 5 stars for the soup.

Very good food and service. Good quality-price ratio.

Been in for just drinks as well as evening meals. Enjoyed menu choices, bar variety and welcoming staff. Thanks.

Beautiful food, great service, was very loud (drunk group nearby)

Great food, attentive service, great atmosphere

Looking for the 6th star. Everything was perfect. Wine selection, menu options (the hardest part was to decide which dish to order) mussels and scallops were the bets I’ve ever eaten. We loved it so much that we ended up going twice during our holiday

Delicious food - lovely buzz at lunch time and quick friendly service.

We did a three week trip through Scotland and this was one of the best Scottish restaurants we’ve been too. Can only recommend. Everything was delicious. We had oysters as a starter, both a main, dessert with coffee/tea and whisky. We had our big dog with us and they were very welcoming toward him and gave him water as well as treats.

The atmosphere is very good. The staff are both efficient and friendly. It’s not the biggest menu but the good is extremely good. Our first visit and we will definitely be back. Thank you

On a recent trip to Scotland, we stopped in to this charming restaurant in Glasgow as we had heard about it from friends. They offer a lot of unique and artisan products from the Highlands and Ardnamurchan’s name comes from the forestland in the highlands. We decided to get their Haggis, Neeps and Tatties with Auchentoshan whisky cream and then oven-baked Caithness Lamb Stovies, which were like little cheese and lamb scones – delicious!!! Then we shared the smoked salmon and the Venison stew. Everything was out of this world. We shared a bottle of Lua Nova Vinho Verde, from Portugal. This wine was fresh, zesty and tasty. Definitely make reservations as this place was busy.

Not sure how this place has so many good reviews, especially in Scotland. To start with, we were "welcomed" by a man who clearly hated being there. No eye contact, not hospitable, acting like he is making us a favor to show us our table. That was so weird, especially for Glasgow where everywhere they are extremely welcoming. The girls serving though, were lovely ! Our expectations for the food after reading all the reviews was very high. My venison, was the worst I ever had. Super chewy, hard, could not even cut it with my knife. My salad was tiny, and flavourless, and my partner's choices were the same low quality (fish soup and stew). Such a pity, and so expensive for what it was especially comparing with all the other wonderful experiences we have every time we come here.. We did not even finish our dishes..

Great food,lovely service, set menu and lobster excellent value

Very nice restaurant with professional and kind staff. The food was good, but we tried rib eye steak, and we ate better .But generally, food was ok

I am absolutely blown away by our experience at Ardnamurchan! From start to finish, everything was incredibly delicious, and the staff were exceptionally attentive and welcoming. The dishes arrived quickly, served piping hot—straight from the oven or the pan. Every bite was bursting with rich, deep flavors that truly showcase the best of Scottish cuisine. I was in complete awe of how well-prepared and flavorful everything was! The local Caledonian beer added a wonderful freshness and joy to the meal, perfectly complementing the food. We had the chance to try both local venison dishes and fresh Scottish seafood, which made our visit even more special. The variety and authenticity of flavors elevated our entire experience, making this meal a true highlight of our trip to Glasgow and Scotland in general. If you’re looking for a place to experience real, high-quality Scottish cuisine, Ardnamurchan is an absolute must-visit. I can’t recommend it enough!!!

Absolutely incredible Scottish food from the market menu. Every course was perfect. Service was fantastic too. One of the best restaurants we’ve eaten at in a long time!

Absolutely incredible Scottish food from the market menu. Every course was perfect. Service was fantastic too. One of the best restaurants we’ve eaten at in a long time!

The food is a total disappointment: the worst Haggis I have ever eaten, it has no flavor, where is the peppery taste of this traditional dish? Fortunately I didn’t discover Haggis with this restaurant 🥲 To ban from the restaurant, Langoustine, the product is not fresh, the flesh was floury, and to say that it is supposed to represent Scottish gastronomy... The worst being the person who seems to be the manager of the restaurant or the Manager, who behaved contemptuously towards my friend, I have rarely seen such an inappropriate facial expression towards a customer, I have no words at this level... The only star I give is the person at the bar who was very professional during the whole rush, well done to her

Great valve for money at lunch. Good courteous service from competent staff.

Amazing food but the service-special to recepion has to be dramatically improved.Welcoming guy on entrance .had no connection with customer service which is far from normal service in special environment .Will come back when service become better -since than there are a lot of opportunity in Glasgow

Had the market menu last night before going to the theatre. The atmosphere was great, very comfortable seating, great service and best of all excellent food and wine. Reasonable price. Could not fault it. Will definitely be back

Amazingly delicious food. Will mushroom pate is out of this world!!! Venison.... gorgeous!!! Brunt Cheesecake to die for!!! Well, it is bit expensive, but the food and the service, higher standards!!! P.S. Would like to say a massive Thank You, to the person who made the Cheesecake, that I was eating this evening. You remind me about my home. My grandma was doing like that!!!

Popped in for breakfast at 10am on a Sunday. Service was friendly and efficient. I had the smoked salmon and it was superb - very tasty and looked great. Highly recommended.

absolutely delicious food amazing service definitely the best food I have eaten in a long time

Exceptional Service & Incredible Food! Ardnamurchan is truly one of Glasgow’s best restaurants! Jean-Marc Ducasse, the General Manager, and the female sommelier went above and beyond to accommodate us early, making the experience seamless. The wine selection was outstanding, and the venison and lamb shank were absolutely impeccable—cooked to perfection. Highly recommend visiting or reaching out to for a top-tier dining experience. Five stars all the way!

Fabulous food, great service - would happily visit this restaurant again and our waitress Alana was lovely!

All good, apart from a member of staff forgetting to book the table. Fortunately there was space to accommodate us. Otherwise the outcome would have been quite different. Didn't make a fuss but had details on my phone of the time and date I made the booking, and a message to our niece to pass on the details. She was visiting all the way from Cheltenham. Hope all in the future goes well, as the food and ambience were good. I had eaten there 2 nights before with other people. Oops.

Very disappointed. Food was average, watery, bland Cullen skink with two small bits of smoked haddock. Tasteless haddock, stodgy chips. Staff unengaging, the young lady who served us was like a robot, no empathy, no chat. We won’t be back. Shame as this was a special birthday treat.

The staff is welcoming and offering ua great service. They are very attending and dishes are served in time. The cullen skink is good . The mussels is wonderful, smooth and fresh , cooked perfectly served delicious sauce. Well the lobster, I could not blame it , the lobster itself is not that good , meat is too , the sides are very good. Overall it is a very good dining experience and we enjoy the meal here!!

Wonderful restaurant, superb choice, delicious food and great service. Hard to find any faults. Wish we had time to revisit but will 100% return. Hugely recommended

Working in Glasgow and visited this absolute gem of a restaurant. The food is authentic and very good quality, the staff are amazing and nothing is too much trouble. Perfect...thank you.

Excellent choice from the Market Menu at Lunchtime.

One of the best meals I had during my time in Glasgow.

The pre-theatre menu is excellent value, with the venison stew being the highlight. Generous enough portions and always friendly service,

Had lunch on 21st February 2025 ,partners' birthday, staff were great, food was fabulous, could not fault this restraunt ,will definitely be back soon,the manager was absolutely fabulous and very well informed on whisky selections.

Very welcoming restaurant and delicious food. With menu. Good value for money!

Amazing experience with authentic Scottish cuisine! The service was excellent, and both the lamb shank and venison were delicious. The desserts were a delightful surprise. Will definitely come back!

I love this place. The atmosphere, decor, staff, food .. everything was just spot on! Thank you!

Yet another fantastic meal at Ardnamurchan with our pooch…… Food and service outstanding as always…. When you’ve finished your meal including dessert and mention we missed their awesome Crannachan not being on weekend menu….yep a crannachan was specially made and delivered to the table for us all to share… outstanding customer service… thank You. X

Great for veggie colleague as their options weren't an afterthought. Lamb stovies with tatties scone was innovative. Fresh seafood dishes. Traditional desserts for visitors to try. Great Scottish menu!

Last night was my first visit to Ardnamurchen and what a taste sensation it turned out to be! The service was great, the staff lovely, the food divine and the ambience was perfect. I loved it and will definitely recommend this restaurant, I can't wait to go back.

I loved the restaurant on entering, service was good etc. Unfortunately my dish from the market menu was disappointing. I'm vegetarian. My main meal was cabbage, which was raw with sauce over it. Starter n dessert was lovely. My 1st visit, would give it a second chance n hopefully better.

We had a wonderful time. Great service delicious food 😋 a great experience all in all 🥰

Had a rare child free night. Wife and me both loved it. Food excellent, as was service. Will definitely return.

Incredibly tasty, great atmosphere and very nice service. If you want to experience Scottish cuisine away from the pubs, this is the place for you. We were here for lunch. 2 speed - about 15 pounds or 3 speed - about 24 pounds. There is always a free bottle of tap water included. The food is varied and not greasy at all. The great atmosphere is accompanied by Scottish music in the background.

The best Cabbage I have ever had! As vegetarian I highly recommend this place.