Cubatas Tapas Bar & Restaurant in Glasgow City

Went late on Sunday night and the staff were still so accommodating and the kitchen was still fantastic even though we were the only people in! Food is great and wine is fantastic and so cheap!! I've not been here in years and the food and service has not changed - one of my favourite tapas' restaurants in Glasgow. This is a 5 min taxi from Glasgow central - make the trip, you won't be disappointed!

It was our first visit to Cubatas and we had a great time. They were busy with a wedding downstairs, but despite this all the food was served in good time. We had a Itison voucher to use, this included 8 tapas dishes and a drink each. 8 dishes was a lot between 2! The portions were good and the dishes were all well presented and they were all very tasty. All the staff were attentive and friendly and we’ll definitely be back!

A nice little place on the side of town.

Fabulous wee resturant. We had Spanish afternoon tea. It was delicious service brilliant and prices great yoo. Worth a visit. Thanks again.

Have eaten here a few times and had some of their TGTG bags too and they’re always great. Top class food and service

Absolutely amazing food. A couple of things were not available on the menu, HOWEVER that simply means we will have to return!😋

Qué vergüenza …. Staff friendly, food average! Place needs a good clean .. gents toilets especially. Place could have so much potential!

Butter beans in paella. Never seen this before and don't want to again. Food was below average and not authentic Spanish..

Finally made it to Cubatas last night, we've been meaning to try it for ages. Dod not disappoint - the food was absolutely delicious, service was fantastic and the drinks were fab too. I'm still thinking about those carrots! My partner said the lamb rack was the tastiest he'd ever had, the meatballs were also apparently amazing. The veggie options were all full of flavour and looked as good as they tasted. We were surprised at how quiet it was on a Saturday night, with food and service like we experienced it definitely deserves to be much busier. Highly recommend. We will be back!

“My experience at this restaurant was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I arrived until I left, I felt welcomed and pampered by the food and the service.The food was so mouthwatering and healthy. I felt very special with such a great coordinating and experienced staff. i highly recommend it!”

Great food, ambience and service! Definitely worth a try!

Kinda grubby, had to wipe down the leftovers from the previous diner on bench seat before I sat down. Ok service. Limited menu. Went home and ordered takeout pizza. If you want decent tapas in Glasgow go to Cafe Andaluz (better still...go to Spain).

This is the worst tapas place I have ever been to. Small menu which is overpriced for what you get. Place could be doing with a good clean. Gave my feedback about the food to a member of staff but she wasn't interested.

Afternoon tea was delicious, a good variety on stand to choose from

Been in twice for the afternoon tea and had really pleasant experiences on both occasions. The menu was slightly different the second time around but just as delicious! Cocktails look good too.

Not authentic Spanish food, I've had better tapas in chain restaurants. I think the kitchen maybe ran out of salt. Service was very slow when the restaurant wasn't busy so no excuse.

Great food and drinks, staff were lovely too but the cleanliness of this place lets it down. Thick layer of dust between the seats and wall and also left over bits of food under the tables. Get yourselves a decent cleaner Cubatas as it will put some people off returning!

Food was really good. Paella, pear salad, black pudding etc, tapas was very tasty. Lots of folks having afternoon high tea. Sangria was really nice. Where it is let down a bit is 1. Decor, paint the ceiling guys and 2. Men’s toilet (stone walls), don’t know the last time that was cleaned. Cobwebs everywhere and just dirty. You could easily enhance the experience with a bit of tlc.

Afternoon tea with ITISON voucher. Fresh, tasty food served with a smile. Would highly recommend this Spanish twist on Afternoon Tea.

Great price for a deal for 6 tapas plus a glass of wine. Food was tasty and decent size portions - especially the paella dishes! Bit if a wait for drinks order and food order to be taken.

Had a brilliant time here. Food and drinks were excellent, restaurant busy so had to get the serving staff's attention for the bill but they otherwise looked after us very well. We chose the restaurant due to its proximity to the OVO Hydro, where we were going for a concert, so this will be our go to place for food before events there.

Loved it. Lovely wee place. Great afternoon tea. Not a single negative. Will be back.

Food was really nice plenty flavor restaurant itself needs a makeover and clean the floor was really dirty.

I was gifted the afternoon tea. Food was honestly disgusting and had clearly been sitting out for a long time before reaching our table. Restaurant was not very clean. Customer service non existent.

Had a lovely afternoon. Food was lovely and service was excellent .would return.

Our experience here was truely awful. From the minute we walked in the service was chaotic to say the least. Really bad table management there was a couple sitting in front of us who had arrived before us however we were served before them which seemed very odd. The environment is also very claustrophobic. All the tables and chairs are so close together. I just can't see how this is not a fire safety issue! The furnishings are very tired to say the least. I get that the restaurant is going for an olde worlde Spanish theme however the tables, table tops and dining chairs were worn down to almost unhygienic levels. We really did not enjoy our experience. The only reason I gave one star was for the black pudding and quails egg tapas dish that we had as it was very tasty. The rest of the food was however bland. The paella was awful as it was watery and the vegetables in it had seen their day. There was also a big clump of vegetable bouillon amoungst my paella mix which obviously had not been stirred into the stock properly. I get that the paella I ordered was vegetarian therefore no fish stock was used however for a vegetarian dish it was tasteless and very bland. The Spanish chicken tapas dish that we had tasted more like tandoori chicken. Could not taste any Spanish flavours in this dish at all. Sadly we won't be back as this restaurant just did not meet our expectations, in any way, in respect of authentic Spanish food. Would not recommend.

A Spanish afternoon tea is a strange concept. They pulled it off. Nice food with excellent service. We'll make a point of going back for tapas.

We had a fabulous afternoon tea with sangria in Cubatas. Despite being late due to a cancelled train the staff were extremely welcoming, friendly and helpful. The food was amazing and plentiful. There was a lovely, relaxed atmosphere and nothing negative to report. I can’t wait to go back..😀

Great wee hidden gem. We had the Spanish high tea, and it was delicious and different. The staff were super. It's unusual inside, very Spanish and we thoroughly recommend it.

Had a meal deal 5 tapa and and glass of vino authentic flavours and an unpretentiousness that adds to to charm Great staff would definitely go back soon Have been back few times still great

Lovely wee place. Went for afternoon tea - service was friendly and the afternoon tea was lovely - mix of traditional and Spanish. Just enough savory and sweet items. Would definitely come back and happy to recommend.

Very bland food, paella was not good. Management is incredibly rude and plays music much too loud on the weekends, behaving like a club. Have had multiple nasty encounters with management and would definitely not recommend

Great food and service Really enjoyed it

Afternoon tea was delicious 😋. Excellent service too!. Will def be back to try Tapas. Highly recommend🥰

Cannot fault this on service or value . 75 quid for 3 people with 2 cocktails each and food was lovely ...Will be back excellent 👌

Some of the best tapas I’ve had in or out of Spain. Will definitely be back.

Hands down the best tapas I've eaten. Could not fault any dish. Sad to see how quiet it was on a Friday evening. Please support them!

Loved it a wee hidden gem. The afternoon tea was amazing. I would highly recommend 😍👍

Arrived without a booking, we were seated promptly by a polite friendly woman. Food was devine, every plate was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. We also had the peach and mint Sangria which complimented the food perfectly. Staff were attentive but not over the top, which was perfect. Atmosphere was cosy with chilled music, place was busy, yet the staff were calm and collected throughout. Perfect evening on Glasgow. Even better the price was brilliant!

Went on a Saturday night, nice buzz about the place. Good deal for £25 with three tapas and two drinks, the Sangria was very good and the Casa Bonita Malbec was excellent. Staff were friendly, my only criticism would be it is incredibly dark even in the lights and the chairs are a bit uncomfortable and low. Still would recommend.

Very much enjoyed the afternoon tea and Sangria. Even allowed in with my little pup who enjoyed attacking the ivy on the wall 😅

Best tapas I’ve had in Glasgow. Flavours were incredible and also lots of gluten free options (I’m coeliac). Service was also excellent and just generally a nice atmosphere in the restaurant. Will definitely be back!

Visited here to take advantage of a Spanish afternoon tea offer on Itison. Food and coffee were very enjoyable. Venue is in need of a bit of love however, toilets were dated and leaking water from the roof. We got here easily on the no.3 bus from city centre, noticed other guests used taxis.

Had afternoon tea here today, and could not fault it!! Everything was so fresh and tasted amazing, the restaurant was so lovely, and had a really nice atmosphere. The waitresses were so nice, helpful, and welcoming. Will definitely be returning here and would highly recommend!!

Seriously odd place. Friday night and virtually empty (by 8.30 we were the only 2 people there) staff were nice enough but the food was pretty awful. The grilled chicken was chicken tikka, nice but definitely tikka not remotely Spanish. The meatballs were swimming in grease and the “seafood platter” was just calamari. Frozen rubbery calamari. The best bits of the evening were the salads (really not that difficult) and the mint tea. This is not a tapas restaurant but I’m not sure anyone has told it , or maybe they have ad that’s why it was empty. Shan’t be back.

Amazing food and service was top notch! Will definitely be back.

A wowcher deal. Food was good, meatballs looked different served in a stock but were very tasty. Chicken paella good, mushroom croquettes not keen on the texture. Not really happy at the additional charges for certain plates. Lamb, seafood paella etc.

This restaurant never fails to disappoint. Lovely staff, fantastic tapas and great cocktails. Cant wait to come back. A real gem

I bought a Wowcher deal for the Spanish afternoon tea for two with Cava. It was just wonderful and such great value. So many goodies on the tower plate including iberica ham rolls, goats cheese open sandwich, churros and chocolate. It was so good I've bought another wowcher and will be back soon.

Excellent food. So fresh and delicious. Drinks great too had wine and cocktails. Cocktails were awesome. Service was fantastic. Everyone was so helpful and friendly.

We had an itison voucher. Great deal of 5 tapas and 2 glasses of wine or beer. We added a dish and also had desserts. Food was very very tasty 😋 and just enough to share between us two. Service was very good and good atmosphere. Our fav dish was the lamb rack.

Great deal we had and the food was so so nice. Good service too.

Had the afternoon tea (first one ever) and it was an excellent selection. Not too much but just enough with a lovely jug of Sangria too was it down with.

Went here today (18/8/23) first walking in the staff were lovely, quick service, the place itself was cosy, Food was so yummy! scones had a nice heat in them, some places serve them cold but was no disappointed, only 1 thing I'd have changed was the chocolate that comes with the churros, this is just a personal opinion/preference though but overall place was great

Lovely cocktails and service. Spanish Afternoon Tea wasn’t my favourite as the choux pastry and scones were a bit dry. Loved the goats cheese and the Serrano ham, I feel they could have went more 80/20 on savoury vs sweet but felt there was more sweet. (Personal preference though because I would have wanted more ham portions). Server was lovely couldn’t fault the service. Atmosphere was quiet but I didn’t mind. Not sure I would go back in a heartbeat.

Don't book any voucher deal for here . We phoned and left 3 messages and even contacted itison to try and book the deal . Either rang out or no-one ever replied and called back. I wouldn't ever buy a deal from them .

What an amazing little restaurant! You could possibly walk by as from the outside it doesn't look much probably due to the windows being up from street level. We were welcomed and chose our seats. We'd selected the 3 tapas and 2 drinks each which was on offer for £25 per head. Plenty of tapas to choose from and the selection of drinks was sufficient too. The restaurant was quite when we arrived as it was only 430pm but steadily it filled up and the staff welcomed everyone and explained the dining experience. The food was amazing - we could not fault any of the 6 dishes we ordered - and as advised was just the right amount of food. We never felt rushed to leave and spent a couple of hours there. Great atmosphere, music at the correct volume to allow people to chat. I found this restaurant on TripAdvisor and those who said it was a hidden gem were spot on. I will recommend this fab place to anyone who will listen - and will be back! Thank you so much 10/10

Food was average for a tapas bar.. I've had a lot better but still on a 5pm deal it was alright

Odd vibe inside but friendly service. The food, however, was quite disappointing and unreasonably expensive. Fried halloumi was soggy, patatas bravas overseasoned with smoked paprika and lamb meatballs were amateur.

Food was so fresh and tasty ..Will definitely be back.

Amazing food. Lovely authentic service. Had an early meal before a show so was empty at 6 but filled up very quickly! Also great value for money!

Had a voucher for Spanish afternoon tea here and it seriously did not disappoint!! So quirky, the food was very tasty and true to spanish culture. Noticed some of the other dishes coming out from the kitchen and it looked amazing. Will definitely be back to try the tapas! Service was great, friendly and attentive. Tried the Cubatas cocktail (vodka, passionfruit liqueur, cranberry, grenadine etc) - sweet and tasty! We went on a Sunday which had plenty free parking on the road outside.

Beautiful food and excellent service, a real little gem of a restaurant. Not the usual bland British tapas. Fantastic fruit flavours used In amazing dishes. And omg the homemade banana and rum ice cream is to die for.

We had Spanish afternoon tea, and it was fabulous !!!, so many tasty things on our plates and bursting with flavour !!

Food was really good - especially the lamb rack (one chop) - liked the decor but sadly a quiet night in the restaurant - the maracuya Argia cocktail was also good but should’ve been a lot colder - strawberry daiquiri was good :)

Good food. Relaxing atmosphere. Helpful friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Food and drinks and service very good 👍 A bit quiet on a Thursday evening though but will be back.

We had afternoon tea here. It was totally delicious, everything was freshly made and warm (if it was supposed to be) There was only one lady serving and she was so helpful polite and friendly. If you in or around Glasgow you really have to try this place.

We’ve been here twice now and both times have been delighted with the standard of the food. We live nearby and, to be honest, we tended to simply pass by as it doesn’t look much from the street. But please don’t make our mistake and get yourself in here. Each dish ordered is clearly freshly prepared and top quality. Possibly the best tapas we’ve ever had (including Spain)! Staff friendly and attentive. Please don’t go if you’re in a rush and leave gaps between your order, the way it should be done!

Very tasty tapas in a relaxed setting. Every dish was delicious and the staff were very helpful and accommodating. We would definitely recommend and will be back.

What a delightful place to eat, lovely food and great staff. We will definitely return for more tapas.

Nice wee outdoor space if it's hot or you just want some fresh air

Well! I couldn't really say it was Spanish, the food wasn't the greatest tbh, lamb meatballs was swimming in watered down gravy with carrots...paella rice was so dry, cocktails forget about it, disgusting strawberry daiquiri was disgusting..no slush or ice...very disappointed as the reviews were good, cafe andaluz all the way

Had afternoon tea with sangria, it was lovely and staff where very friendly, will definitely go back

I'd definitely recommend this place, it's one of those spots I'd always walked past but overlooked but recently, after discovering their 3 tapas and 2 cocktails for £25 deal, I decided to give it a go. First off, the atmosphere is lovely, it's pretty on the inside and I really like that the music is not too loud, it's the sort of place where you can have a real conversation without shouting. There also are splashes of colour which make it feel warm without being too 'in your face'. The servers who were on during my visit were all absolutely lovely and hospitable. Then the food! The dishes I selected were all absolutely delicious, I'd recommend trying their lamb meatballs, it comes in a small amount of this gorgeous thick broth which really adds to the flavour of the meatballs. The only thing I was not too impressed with was the calamari, it was slightly chewy however the sauce it was served with was lovely, and had a slight kick to it so it might be worth trying just for the sauce. I also have dietary requirements and they were super accommodating and altered dishes I wanted to try to suit my needs which I really appreciated, not enough places will do this. The cocktails were also delicious and it's definitely somewhere I will return to, don't miss out on this hidden gem!

Anyone visiting Glasgow really needs to try this place. Food is first class and service is great, waitresses so accommodating. Restaurant was super quiet which surprised me, it is definitely a hidden gem for the list. (hint: don’t over-order… portions are generous and really filling! We got about 5 dishes between two of us and we were stuffed). Great experience, will be back!

Enjoyed our tapas in Cubatas, the food was nice as was the service. Sadly nothing gave me the wow factor. Aperol Spritz was incredibly flat with no fizz which was a shame considering 2 parts of the drink are prosecco and soda.

Love this restaurant - best Tapas in Glasgow. Great options for vegetarians and food is always top notch. I've been four times and it never disappoints! Drinks are also fab.

Had lovely meal with friends and family and superb service

Quite quiet and chilled out. Had better tapas and cocktails before, but the price made it worthwhile. £25 per head for 3 x tapas dishes and 2 drinks, which is hard to beat in town, especially on a Saturday night. Seemed a little under staffed, but they were friendly and helpful.

Great little place for some tapas would recommend

My wife bought a voucher for Christmas so decided to use it. What a find, can't believe haven't been before. Lovely small venue. Staff were very friendly on arrival and took time to explain the deal. Made our orders and then got drinks. Venue is small as I say but the atmosphere was really good, loved the music (Spotify was getting a fair bit of usage) and was at the right level allow conversation to flow. Food was outstanding, some of the best tapas I've had and was delivered not all at once which was nice as you could enjoy the dishes without being rushed. Special shout out for dessert, the banana ice cream is awesome, get that recipe shared 😋. My wife commented there was something about the place that really gave you an air of being in Spain, albeit the weather was mingin so walking out landed straight back in Glasgow. Thoroughly recommend, we will definatly be back.

An impromptu dinner out at this local tapas restaurant. It’s close to home and always fancied trying it. We had 2 main tapas each and one to share along with bread. Two pints and two large glasses of wine. Total bill was £65, then left a cash tip. Service was great with friendly staff and the food was delicious. Watch out for the chillis in the gambas. Would definitely recommend this place and go again as lots more to try. Even with a small menu there are plenty of options. Didn’t have room for desert.

Food all lovely menu quite small but would definitely visit again

Amazing food, great variety of tapas, cocktails are fantastic and 1st class service, highly recommend Cubatas

Superb food with fantastic service, absolutely loved it and will be back for sure.

Bought a 5pm vouchers. Restaurant was quiet , food was amazing and would definitely recommend . Lovely decor , good choice of tapas and service was friendly and efficient. Thanks

Quiet when visited, cool though food and service was very good.

Quiet, but food was delicious and one of the best sangria I have ever tasted. Service was second to none. Couldn't be more accomodating

Absolutely delicious food, very friendly staff and quick service. We went in after moving my friend into her new flat and were rewarded with beautiful tapas and a lovely big glass of wine. We will be back, repeatedly!

We ended up visiting here,and was not disappointed at all great food,excellent wines,and friendly staff. The meals did have that surprise element, which we all enjoyed. Might not look much from the outside,but walk through the doors a the Spanish foods,smells hit you..

Had a great experience in cubatas tonight on my 2nd visit (1st visit was pre-lockdown). Service was great, staff are very friendly and attentive. Good tapas options and food is tasty. We had a great deal that included 3 tapas and 2 drinks per person....

Doesn’t look much outside but so glad we went in. Thoroughly enjoyed the sangria and tapas. Service was fast and friendly

Waiting on staff, really nice. Actual service absolutely dreadful. Tapas ! Dishes should flow, had one dish then longs waits. Was given free drinks! Would rather have a had nice meal, not hard up for free drink.

Food was delicious service was great. We ordered a veggie dish and it arrived with chicken. Server was very apologetic and offered us a replacement immediately. Overall had a great time despite issues. Definitely will be back.

Seen folk saying about deco of venue,they are missing the point of a restaurant serving amazing Spanish food,as authentic as I've tasted living in Spain for 6 years. All the dishes we had could not fault at all. The lamb was perfect as was the...

Relaxed, low-light ambiance, great food

Great food, friendly staff, happy hour for drinks 4-8 p.m and great atmosphere. Perfect for cosy evening.

Loved it! Best patatas bravas in Glasgow

Outstanding. We booked a deal and every one of the 6 tapas dishes was amazing. The drinks served were fantastic too and the staff were friendly and attentive. Will definitely book again.