Madras Cafe in Glasgow City

Horrible and worst customer service.The manager was Very discriminating towards asians.So inhuman.. I dont recommend

Food was good, sophisticated from the authentic simplicity of south indian dosa and idli.

I literally cannot stop thinking about the honey mango lassi - it was totally the best lassi I've ever had. Food was phenominal, we got the tandoori roti, south central combo, palak paneer, and saffron basmati rice. Between the two of us, this amount was perfect (all vegetarian). I could not recommend this place more! Also its closeness to the train station was perfect for us. We went for lunch and the whole experience (atmosphere, service, food/drink) was perfect.

Nice atmospheric south Indian restaurant. Had a good and reasonably priced Masala Dosa and a paneer masala that was less spicy and creamy than usual - but was absolutely delicious. I also had a honey-mango lassi that I also found less creamy than usual - unsure if this is a South Indian type - but was anyway sweet and fresh.

Really great food, was very busy lucky we booked. Service was friendly. They had GF options too.

2 visits this week, both excellent. The dosas were amazing so thin and crispy . Also the starters and a lovely mixed veg curry. Couldn't fault it.

Delicious palak paneer and fresh desi salad. The naan was perfect. Mango lassi was fresh and not too sweet. We loved every bite and the service was great as well. Highly recommend this place for a delicious dinner in Glasgow.

Tasty food, very kind team, clean tables, cosy atmosphere! Nice selection of vegan dishes! Beautiful Bombay Bicycle IPA, highly recommended to beer lovers!

Easy booking online, welcoming and friendly staff who are not constantly hanging over you and rushing you through the courses. We were mistakenly given Chicken pakoda instead of veg, we said we were happy with the chicken pakoda. however, the waiter came over about 5mins later with veg pakoda 'on the house' and apologised. Our starters were good portions & and delicious. Our mains were lamb and veg dishes with side of rice and nann, which again were plentiful, tasty and delishious. We had Kingfisher beer with our meal. The restaurant is just a nice size, not overly crowded with a lovely atmosphere. Would definately recommend and will return. Well done Madras Cafe and Thank you.

Absolutely amazing food and service . Probably the best indisk meal I ve had outside India. I had the Punjab samosas and the Masala Dosa. It tastes so original, fresh and spicy, like being in Indian heaven. Thank you Madras café , for making my Day Iben from Denmark

A little walk away from the main part of town - but worth the visit for authentic food. Good TripAdvisor reviews were warranted. Got busy very quickly in the evening with many locals (and tourists). Very generous servings. We chose a range of dishes. Cafe seemed pleased to accommodate diners that wanted different types of taste and levels of spice. Surprisingly extensive wine list, beer and soft drink options. Service was very good with senior waiter checking everyone regularly and making sure all diners were happy. He made good recommendations too. Even a personal smile and ‘thank you’ while holding the door open for every diner as they left. Definitely worth a visit.

Excellent meal. Service was knowledgeable and friendly. Lamb Bhuna was to die for. Best Indian meal I've ever had.

Stopped by without reservation when staying in nearby hotel. Food was authentic and delicious. Service excellent and good central location. Would definitely visit again and highly recommend.

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Fantastic curry here! Tried a few different Indian places while in Glasgow and this was our favourite. Had the malai kofta, butter paneer, lamb punjabi and monkfish and each dish was delicious. Great options for vegetarians.

I am giving one star only for Masala Dosa it was very small size with spicy potato sabzi and pathetic sambar . I felt 12 pound for such dish was not worth. Very less vegetarian starter option .

Delicious and flavorful food and really nice servers! If I lived here I would come back!

OVERVIEW The food was just OK, I ordered the daal and some starters! PLUS + The daal was noteworthy at a 4* level; it was hearty, and you could distinctly taste the freshness of the ginger, coriander, and chilli with every bite. + Accommodate meal alterations. + Reasonably priced. + The young server went out of his way to be hospitable and chivalrous. + Walk-in dinner time availability. MINUS - Overall, the starters were just OK, at a 3* level. The “sea bass amritsari” was described as “subtle” in flavour; unexpectedly, all other starters followed suit, as all starters were just subtly spiced and not bursting with exotic flavours as you would expect from an Indian restaurant. Contrary, the side sauces and beetroot salad that accompanied the starters were flavourful and lived up to expectations. - The “tandoori roti” was dry. - The “Frankie roll” paneer was overpoweringly sweet. - The restaurant could benefit from a renovation to match its famous reputation. - The restaurant could benefit from a quick, hassle-free table QR code payment method, i.e., the "Sunday" payments app. ORDERS Starters: * Tandoori Roti * Frankie Roll (Paneer) * Sea Bass Amritsari Main: * Daal Tadka

We ordered chicken biryani and butter chicken, which was very good The quantities are good and not small Prices are good, not high

Delicious food, very friendly service. I warmly recommend to everyone, for me the best Indian cuisine in town. We will definitely go back there.

Loved Madras House… I can’t decide which is best- the food or the service! We ordered a sampler platter (chicken wings are amazing) beet salad, garlic naan and the sea bass special. Xlent veg options. Madras cafe takes care and time with their cuisine- and it shows. The staff were all lovely and they work together so well. Pls open a restaurant in seattle! :)

Very good food and service. Authentic Indian food is ordered coconut prawns and its very flavorful and tasty.

We booked the Madras cafe for lunch on Saturday and had their lunchtime special. The menu didn’t look extensive and I was tempted by the al a carte, but thought there was something that appealed to us all so gave it a whirl. We had the chicken pakoda, aloo tikki and chicken 65. All plates were cleared. The food tastes fresh and delicious. For mains we had lamb dansak, mysore lamb and my favourite the street food pancake. The staff advised on what side would be needed and were right. The staff were friendly let us have a catch up before coming to take our order and happily advised on the menu. The service was top notch and I couldn’t believe the place wasn’t packed. Excellent food, great service and a relaxed atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.

First Indian restaurant which was better

Vegetarian foods are excellent. Beware while ordering non-veg items, it may contain human fluids, because they are giving halal items. Even though the restaurant owners are innocent, Double check about it.

We visited without booking and the team was more than happy to seat the 3 of us, even though the restaurant was busy. All of the starters and mains we ordered, were flavoursome and delicious. The portion sizes and prices were spot on too. Hands down the best "traditional" Indian we've eaten at and we'll definitely visit again the next time we're in Glasgow.

Absolutely fantastic food! While visiting Glasgow was recommended here by a friend and was so happy I went! Had the lamb chops to start and lamb Rogan josh for the main! Both were so tasty and delicious! The lb Rogan josh was so tender it was unreal! Fresh garlic and coriander naan was also to die for! Will be back whenever I return to Glasgow!

Amazing food probably one of the best Indian food I’ve had in my life! The staff is super nice and the restaurant has great music

Visited the MC on Thursday 25 July for lunch with two chums and it was delicious. The food was great. It was fresh and tasty and not full of oil. It was very tasty and fresh. The service was polite, helpful and speedy. A wholesome recommendation from me - and the price for three (£75) was very decent value. Thank you.

Went to Madras cafe to celebrate our anniversary. The service was excellent and received a lovely welcome back. We choose the pre-theatre menu had great 2 courses for £16.95 which included sides. Food was amazing from start to finish including the service, look forward to our next visit.

Uitstekend gegeten in leuke omgeving. Bediening vriendelijk. We hebben Butter chicken en tikka massala gegeten en die was heerlijk. Voor goede prijs

Do not let the outside surroundings put you off from seeking out this absolute gem of a restaurant The interior is a bit utilitarian however there is a nice buzzy feeling to the place evenat a relatively early evening booking THe menu is interesting and offers a lot of choices The service is very good and the recommendations from our waiter completely hit the mark The starters were excellent as were teh mains. I had a chicken dish and my wife went for the dhosa, which she loved THe food was exceptionally good and it has to rate as one of the best Indian restaurants I have eaten in

Dette er virkeligt et godt sted at spise, god mad og venlige høflige tjenere. Vi fik 2 fantastiske forretter, og 2 rigtige gode hovedretter.

The food is really good, would definitely recommend to stop here if looking for some good Indian dishes . Tried the chana masala and raita with tandoori roti ❤️

Amazing food. Great restaurant ambiance. Good service 👍 overall a good experience

So delicious and the service was excellent. Very delicious. I recommend it 👍🏻

Butter chicken tasted nothing like the butter chicken you get in India. Pleasant staff though.

Food was a-ma-zing!!!!! 10/10 I highly recommend this place 👍🏻

We had a great dinner here yesterday. The food was so flavourful and the service was very good. Highly recommend this restaurant.

spicy south indian dosa, friendly and fresh service

Nice place to go for Indian food. Big menu with something that fits everyone. Food was good, no complaints. Service wasn't the most effective but they were very nice and helpful.

The best Indian restaurant in Glasgow I know!

A small, quiet restaurant located near the center. The staff are wonderful and the food is delicious.

Up from Manchester and was recommended this restaurant by a local colleague. First of all service is very good. Ordered lamb chop starter which were amazing but also gave us Chicken 65 on the house to try, again very very good. Onion chutney with the poppadoms was really nice and different. Mains we had Madras and South Indian chicken, really tasty, fresh and beautiful. My only criticism is that the madras is down as "Not for the faint-hearted" which made me think it was very hot, it isn't spicy but that's a personal preference, still very nice. Will be coming back 100%. Thank you.

An absolute gem. We enjoyed our lunch, would definitely visit again.

The food is delicious, and I recommend visiting the restaurant. It is the tastiest biryani in Glasgow. The staff is highly experienced, and the service is very excellent.

Happily discovered this because it was near our hotel. What a find! Delicious Indian food with friendly staff, popular with locals. Highly recommend

We were there twice during our holiday in Scotland. What a great dining experience! We can absolutely recommend the restaurant.

Excellent food and service. Good gluten free options.

Great food excellent and friendly service. Had a coeliac in the group and the staff were extremely attentive and accommodating! Definitely recommend if you are in the area and looking for delicious and quality Indian food

I visited here with a group of friends and we all thought that the food was excellent. The lamb rogan josh that I had was very tasty and the lamb was tender and it had a decent level of spice. The kingfish starter was spicy and flavourful too. Service was quick and efficient and we got a complimentary round of lemoncello after paying the bill. The place was very busy on a Saturday night - booking essential.

Came here for a pre theatre menu meal, was absolutely stunning, beer on draft was kingfisher and it went lovely with the curry, staff were absolutely unreal and so friendly, would highly recommend.

Excellent food & service, we came with no ideas what to order but waiter recommended our dishes with perfect 👍😃

Really excellent food, best to book and well worth it

My party of 5 adults had a lovely dinner tonight. We cleaned all the plates with the naan and roti, getting every drop of the sauces. We shared plates family style. Everything was so delicious and having dosa was such a treat. The server warned us the tandoori sea bass would take longer to cook, but that worked out perfectly as we had served some other other dishes already and could make room for this last plate. The service was also great, very attentive and kept our water glasses filled. We are just visiting Glasgow, but would definitely make this a regular rotation if we lived close by. I highly recommend this restaurant. We found the restaurant through Google as it was closer to our location. I tried to get a table through Open Table, but reservations were only available for an hour later. I called the restaurant instead and they confirmed a table was available and they would hold it for us for the 15 minutes it would take for us to get there. The restaurant was busy on a Sunday night, so we were glad to have that assurance.

Five stars are not enough, this is hands down the best Indian cuisine I’ve ever tasted, my entire party agreed. The Dutch couple sitting behind us finished their meal and immediately made a reservation for the next day. If you’re in Glasgow don’t miss it!

My husband and I went for dinner with another couple while vacationing here in Glasgow. We had a delicious dinner served by a helpful friendly waiter. The menu is extensive and I wish I could come back multiple times to try more of their offerings. Highly recommended.

This is a warm spirited and delicious restaurant. They made a spot for us on a rainy evening when they were quite busy. We had the masala dohsa and palak paint and both were very good. Great value and lovely spot to spend some time.

Great food, decent prices. Would definitely return.

Lovely experience. Delicious food, great service and very reasonably priced. Bathrooms were a little dubious/could be cleaner but aside from that fabulous experience.

Fabulous curry with delightful, fresh flavours and an interesting selection of dishes. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive - absolutely loved our meal there! The nicest naan bread we’ve had in years.

Food was excellent, i had the lamb rogan josh. The lamb was so tinder and delicious. The lunch menu is of excellent Value. Service was great.

The restaurant is tucked behind a shopping centre, looks non-assuming, but was brilliant! We went there without booking a table on a friday evening and were offered a table by the window, although we were only two. What lovely and welcoming staff!! Great laid-back atmosphere, mixed clientel, families, tourists, single persons and couples. We ordered two vegetarian dishes, rice and naan, soft drinks, they used a variety of vegetable, it was delicious! the spice level good without being overwhelming. Good value for money, highly recommended!

An unpretentious looking restaurant but served excellent food. As vegetarians we were very pleased with the choices on the menu and both our choices were very good indeed. The service was also very good - attentive without being intrusive.

Booked on behalf of executives who’s response was: Tremendous food, very fresh and authentic. We will definitely be back again for work nights out! Cannot praise the staff enough they were delightful!

Food was really great. Could taste fresh spices in every bite. An extensive menu and so many items to choose for both vegetarian, vegan and coeliac. Good service.

Well worth a visit. Up with the best Indian food in Glasgow, and there's a lot of fantastic competition.... Pre theatre very good value and staff are amazing.

We have been to Glasgow many times and are usually creatures of habit so wanted a change. We looked for a good Indian Restaurant on line and came across Madras Cafe which had good reviews. My wife and I have to say that the service was great, staff friendly and the food was exceptional. Definitely recommend and we will be back.

Lucky enough to visit again for dinner while in Glasgow, both the food and the service are fantastic. Always look forward to going here, a must visit for delicious Indian food.

First time visiting this Indian restaurant, won’t be the last! Delicious food, served in nice surroundings. Lovely welcome from our waiter Shihab who took his time helping my husband when he was trying to describe a dish he thought was on the lunch menu (he’d forgotten the name!) We look forward to a return visit…I can see this is going to be our go-to lunch venue every time we’re in town!

Stopped off for late lunch early tea. Pre theatre menu very good value for money and lots to choose from. Starters- spicy lamb chops, chicken pakora and chicken 65. Mains - south Indian garlic chilli chicken, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan and tikka chips. Food was excellent quality, taste was delicious definitely recommend. Tried several Indian restaurants in city centre and this is by far the nicest. Staff friendly and attentive and located just behind St Enoch centre. Give it a go, will not disappoint! :)

Excellent food, great service and beautiful presentation. Not too spicy. Just enough heat without losing flavor. Delicious.

This was the best Indian meal we have ever had & we have a few of them over the years. Shihab was great really attentive & recommended a great meal for each of us.

Only few items in the starter menu was good

What an amazing find. Food was fabulous and service was amazing. In fact was bewildered when waiter apologised for the slow service as they were short staffed as didn’t notice at all! Have eaten in many wonderful indians before both in Scotland and England and this was the best - thankyou 😁

Visited Madras Cafe on Sunday for first time. Food was excellent and very well presented. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend. We look forward to returning . .

Excellent first visit. Won't be the last. Lunch time visit with my aunt, both very impressed. Food superb and clearly all made from scratch too. Look forward to returning soon.

Oh my god. Such an amazing restaurant. The food is fantastic. So flavourful and great value. The staff were so friendly and the service was brilliant. Im literally posting this from the table. Just celebrated an anniversary. And they brought out a surprise dessert. Definitely will come back again and bring friends along. Its worth it.

Had a birthday party meal here last night. The food was tasty although the portions were very small . The bathrooms could do with a refurbishment and the prices are far too high for the small portions received. I would rate this place 5 out of 10

Lovely food and very friendly staff!

Excellent authentic South Indian food !

Excellent food, great service. Food was as requested, mild. Beer was chilled. Good location just off Argyle St. Adjacent to the mall.

Excellent food, well presented and great service. Very tasty, will definitely be back. They kindly gave us a dish on the house to try which was phenomenal.

On a recent outing to the city with the family we decided purely by chance to dine at Madras Cafe. What an amazing experience. Our host Shihab was very informative about the menu and went out of his way to ensure that each dish ordered was suitable to everyone’s palate. A superb selection of starters was served. The Spicy Lamb Chops were succulent. The Frankie Roll was not to be missed and the Varutha Fish which was pan-fried King Fish with vibrant spices was truly amazing. The customary Chicken Pakora also hit the spot. The main courses which followed also did not disappoint, Chicken Madras, Bombay Butter Chicken, Lamb Punjabi (mouthwatering) and Monkfish Keralan cooked in a spicy garlic-chilli ginger and coconut sauce, delicious. Our main courses were served with a selection of Rice and Naan Bread (Peshwari Naan an absolute must). This was followed with Gulab Jaman with Ice Cream. I cannot speak highly enough of the quality of both the food and the service. A return visit is definitely on the cards. Highly recommended!

Amazing experience!!! Excelent food. We had appetizers, main and desserts and all was extraordinary. Our server David went above and beyond, we felt pampered at all times. Would recommend and definitely go back to dine at Madras.

Great food very friendly staff, me and my partner come here at least once a month would highly recommend to any. One who likes a curry.

A lovely experience at Madras Cafe last night. Such tasty dishes, and attentive staff - thank you David for looking after us so well. Ambience was jolly too. We shall certainly be back.

Brilliant, authentic South Indian food. A rare find. Lovely relaxed place and sweet staff. Highly recommended for any one who loves curry.

Amazing food! The best indian food I had. Also amazing service, several delicious add ons on the house, we felt spoiled - big thanks to our server - David!!! Couldn’t help eating the mains, did not have time to take photos but they were to die for! Keep it up!

We have experianced indian /goan food and the Madras cafe was the closest we have had in scotland ......so far🥰👍 ,go and give it a try

Another beautiful meal enjoyed at the Madras cafe. Lamb chops as main meal, tender meat marinaded in delicious spices cooked to perfection.

My family and I went to Madras and we had exceptional service and food. They accommodated for my coeliac allergy, and had amazing gluten free options! We all completely finished our dishes, great portion sizes and prices as well ☺️ Thank you Madras! 5/5

We had a lovely monk fish curry, lamb korma with rice and peshwari naan. The waiter was very polite, making sure we knew how spicy the monk fish dish was prior to ordering. Would definitely go again.

Best Indian in Glasgow. food was great. good price. Friendly staff. will definately be back. Not too big inside so book if you are coming with a big group

Great food and service. Seated on a Saturday night. Best Indian in glasgow. Pakora and curry were excellent. Highly recommend.

Food was great. Staff exceptional, gave us extras! Would come back!!

What a brilliant discovery. I’ve eaten in most Glasgow curry houses but not this one. It’s in a part of town I usually overlook but it was amazing, better than the other South Indian I usually go to in the merchant city. Try the chai liqueur!

Lovely authentic Indian. Really tasty dishes, immaculate and quick service. Also, very affordable. Caters well to vegans and vegetarians. The Mango Lassi was delicious!

Once again a fantastic meal at the Madras Cafe. Food and service were first class. Their dosa and curries are amazing! Thanks again!

Had a great dinner here recently, the staff were attentive and accommodating on a busy night. Food was lovely, not huge portions but high quality and obviously fresh