Mharsanta in Glasgow City

Diet coke arrived flat, sent it back and the next one wasn't much better Got the black pudding croquettes which were very nice We got the garlic chicken and Balmoral chicken mains, both lacked sauce. There was just enough for the chicken but not enough for the accompaniments so the veg was a bit sad Got the apple pie and cranachan for dessert. The apple pie had sultanas in it which I don't like and doesn't mention on the menu- I picked them out of half of my slice before I got bored- but the ice cream was nice The cranachan was all cream and sauce, there didn't appear to be any actual raspberries in it and it lacked oats Altogether for a birthday meal that cost just over £100 we were disappointed

Been in Mharsanta a few times, even recommended the restaurant for a works lunch. Food is lovely!!! But I must also give a wee review on their gift vouchers! Ordered online on Thursday, delivered following Tuesday. Printed on very good quality card, with voucher in a matching envelope. As this was for a Golden Wedding anniversary present, I was very pleased with product.

Nice Sunday roasts in here but the continual bag pipe music does grate on you eventually!

We fancied somewhere with a good choice of menu, but with some smaller options as a couple of our party had eaten too much at lunch! This place was perfect. I really enjoyed the fries topped with haggis and whisky sauce, perfect sized portion. The veggie lasagne was nice but a tiny bit too sweet, and the Teriaki salmon was delightful. Super helpful waitress, unfortunately a few things were unavailable but it was towards the end of the day on a Sunday. Nice relaxed atmosphere.

For a visit to Scotland, I would highly recommend this place for food and atmosphere. Our server Orla was very friendly and helpful, and our food came out quick and warm. The onion rings were massive and very tasty. It was not that busy as it was a Monday night, but our experience was great. Good selection of food and drinks. When we visit again we will surely return

Nice restaurant in heart of Merchant City good service nice food had a good time

Decided to Lunch here as previous reviews were good. We chose the soup as first course which was nice. For mains I chose fish and chips, and the batter on fish at first sight looked crispy but was actually very soggy underneath and chips were really poor quality frozen. My partner had the steak and sausage pie with chips and ended up leaving most of it. We decided against having a sweet as we were extremely underwhelmed. First and last visit to this establishment I'm afraid.

Lovely place this was my second visit . Would highly recommend - very varied menu to suit all tastes . Excellent service , staff very friendly and professional .

The Chicken Balmoral and Scottish Egg were delicious

Great food, great ambience and great staff! Always worth a visit

Very good Food. What you get for the price is absolutly fair. Recommendable😊

Typical restaurant serving traditional Scottish dishes. The fish soup and crofter's pie are good. Efficient and discreet service. Price in line with the area. Advised.

Fabulous staff and great service. Good food . But unfortunately the the food arrived at the table and was not warm. Taken away without issue but brought babk and still just warmisj. . Sorry to write this review as I reallwanted to praise this eatery but sorry to say it disappointed.

We bought a Virgin Experience Voucher and wanted a wee Sunday treat. Sunday Lunch for two. What a lovely lunch, roast beef, (great portion) potatoes (mash and roast), veg & a side of Mac and Cheese. Lovely, then a trio of desert, brownie, Oreo cheesecake & a lovely creamy thing. We had a lovely time, great atmosphere and the staff were brilliant, very attentive and really pleasant. Thank you, really nice Sunday experience

The food was good but took a long time. Cocktails were great!

I have been a few times and the food used to be fantastic. It seems to have gotten mediocre - not sure if they had a different chef this time but I won't be back. It was ok, but nothing special.

If you’re looking for a delicious taste of Scotland at a very reasonable price, go to Mharsanta! The food was phenomenal! It was our first exposure to haggis and let me tell you, we can’t wait to eat it again. The staff were so pleasant and took the time to answer questions about the food but also Scotland in general. The only downside is it’s about 4,000 miles from my house. So I’ll dream about it until I can go again.

During our recent visit to Glasgow, we had the pleasure of dining at Mharsanta, and it was truly an exceptional experience. We arrived on a bank holiday evening, and to our delight, the restaurant had a cozy, quiet atmosphere that made for a perfect setting. The service was outstanding, going above and beyond our expectations. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable, offering excellent recommendations without being intrusive. The highlight of the evening was, of course, the food. My wife ordered the fish (bass), which was beautifully cooked and bursting with flavor, while I enjoyed the Balmoral chicken - chicken breast stuffed with haggis. Both dishes were simply amazing—perfectly seasoned and presented. We also indulged in Cranachan for dessert, a Scottish delicacy we hadn't tried before. It was the perfect sweet ending to our meal, rich and satisfying without being overly heavy. The selection of Scotch whisky was impressive, offering a range of choices that will surely delight any whisky enthusiast. Overall, our experience at Mharsanta was one of the best dining experiences we've had. The combination of delicious food, excellent service, and a warm atmosphere makes it a must-visit in Glasgow. Highly recommended!

Food was excellent. Haggis appy then roast beef Sunday dinner for me and soup for my wife. All around fantastic. Service was extremely sparse ... a bit weird... maybe they thought we wanted to be left alone.

Arranged by travel agent Taste of Scotland meal. Expensive. Included a whiskey with each course x 3. Had 3 choices for each course. Wait staff very knowledgeable on whiskeys. Food was excellent.

Tasteful food, polite service and the lunch menu (3 course) was very good value!

Lovely food. Plenty to choose from on menu to suit all. Not far from city centre. Great service. Would recommend. Will be back.

Mharsanta was our last dinner stop in Scotland after two weeks of eating and exploring our way through the country. It was recommended by a local. Management fit us in, citing a need for the table in one hour since we didn’t have a reservation. We ordered our last Haggis, Neeps & Tatties which were the best we had on our trip with an upscale presentation along with a Haggis Scotch Egg. It was thankfully not dry as some were on our trip. Unfortunately, they rushed cooking my steak pie and the undercrust was raw. They corrected their mistake with a lovely puffy crust with tender beef served with chips and mixed vegetables. However, see from the “First try” and “Corrected” photos the inconsistency with chips and veggie portions. My husband’s dish was the winner of the two entrees in terms of flavor and presentation. The Chicken Balmoral was a haggis-stuffed chicken breast wrapped in pancetta with whisky sauce and vegetables. Needless to say, we were not out within an hour due to waiting on a second steak pie. We had gin and whisky from the bar so I can’t speak to their cocktails. We didn’t have time for dessert. However, management graciously continued to serve us well and also removed the beef pie from our bill. We thought the prices were reasonable.

Despite having booked there seemed to be a delay on arrival of finding our booking. Then there was a delay in taking a drinks order. We ordered the steak board to share, an expensive meal. After it had arrived from the kitchen it sat for approx 5 mins next to the service hatch whilst the server decided our table for 2 was too small for this & moved us. Surely this should have been done in advance. The meal was nice but should have been warmer.

cozy place with soft lights, friendly staff and Scottish cuisine. Really enjoyed the Cullen skink and the meat pie. I would go back 😋

found the menu to be quite limited food was really nice but would have like more choices of meat dishes

We were a large group and they treated us very well, the food was good. I recommend it.

My very first experience having Haggis was at Mharsanta and happy to say, I'm now a huge Haggis fan! Started with the Cullen Skink which is a traditional smoked haddock cream soup with potatoes and served with fresh, baked bread. It was hearty and warm like a big hug. The Traditional Crofter's Pie was my introduction to Haggis as it's made also with minced beef and rich gravy. The flavors were exceptional and now I couldn't wait to try that famous Scottish dessert Sticky Toffee Pudding! Yep, it's now my favorite dessert and Mharsanta did it so well! Highly recommended!

Welcoming staff, amazing food and extremely clean restaurant-something you don’t find everywhere

Gorgeous traditional Scottish food, thoroughly enjoyable. Really pleasant team of staff, serving with good humour and professionalism. Very nice laid back atmosphere and excellent value for money, really nice portion and good quality ingredients. Very well worth a visit.

If you're looking for an authentic Scottish dining experience with top-notch food and service, Mharsanta is the place to go. Highly recommend!

Decent, tasty Scottish/British fare. Bit overpriced but that's probably due to the location (merchant city). Flavoursome & generous portions, quality service and great gaelic bagpipe music. Not a 'wow' experience but solid 👌

My first exposure to haggis done in a very pleasant way-super tasty "Haggis, Neeps & Tatties" off of the main lunch menu for a late lunch-Macsween’s haggis with creamy mash, crushed neeps & whisky cream sauce. Definitely hit the spot.

Sunday roast was delicious, we will definitely come back next time we are in glasgow

The food is good and the place is welcoming. The steak & sausage pie was delicious, the vegetables were only boiled and not seasoned

Had a wonderful evening here last night. Excellent service from Irina and other colleagues. The food was delicious, we had two of the Cotter’s Pie and one Haggis, Neeps and Tatties, we had a lovely large table so plenty of space and were waited on beautifully. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening

We had dinner for two, the dishes offered are all typical Scottish cuisine. The place is informal and doesn't have many seats, we booked directly from the site. The two of us ordered two starters and two main courses followed by desserts. The haggis, steak and sausage pie and apple pie for dessert are highly recommended. The cost was £71, around €85.

So glad we booked a table earlier in the day... The food was great and the "egg haggis thing" was really different and super tasty and beautiful. The young man who served us was alert and pleasant.

Had dinner as a group. All in all I had a good time there. It deserves it.

Visited 28 July, been b4 but could not find it. I phoned spoke with someone gave me directions. Thankfully found it, my friend said she had the best fish ever, my haggis needs and tatties was also the best. Staff lovely and friendly, defo recommend here, will be back.

First time at restaurant and it was lovely x food delicious x staff really pleasant

one of the best balmoral chickens ive ever tasted ....a must if your in glasgow 10/10

Fantastic service, brilliant food

I went in for a solo dinner, Aedan was my waiter and he took great care of me, so service is top notch. The food was absolutely delicious and you can tell ingredients are fresh and dishes are authentic. Tried the chicken balmoral and straight up devoured it (even if it was my first time trying Haggis). Highly recommend!!

Enjoyable first time visit. We all opted for the set lunch menu at £23.95 for 3 courses which was great value with good selection and portion sizes. There was something to suit everyones taste including vegan and vegetarian options. Service was excellent throughout and sufficient time between courses to savour the ambience. Tad let down sadly on one point as no mussels available. We'll be returning.

Great service and excellent food. The whisky selection is extensive but the wine list is disappointing so we stuck to beers and gins. The interior could do with a revamp as it was more pub than restaurant and doesn't reflect the quality of the food or the fact that there is focus on Scottish food. Worth a visit though.

Tasty food, excellent service, but the portions were a bit too big - in particular the starters. No chance to have a starter and a main course.

We popped in on our first night in Glasgow. Our daughter had the mac & cheese from the kids menu. Husband and I shared the steak and scallops sharing board. It was a very large quantity of food. The only small issue was we ordered our steak medium rare but they were more like medium to medium well. Other than that the food was decent. I think we will definitely be back. The cocktails are good and the wine selection is decent. They could do with improving the table settings, and keep salt & pepper available on the table without having to ask.

Such a lovely restaurant, in a great location. We had the Scottish Cheese and Whiskey tasting which was excellent. The cheeses paired very well with the whiskey. Our next trip we are planning to have a meal here as the service, and food was fantastic.

My friend and I had dinner yesterday Staff lovely and friendly Food excellent starter of black pudding best I’ve tasted mussels were great Will be back

We came here for lunch with friends and were pleasantly surprised. Everyone enjoyed their 2 course lunch and there were plenty of options. My husband had the daily soup and mussels and the mussels were in a huge pot. He loved it! I had goat cheese croquettes and the steak pie - both were lovely. Our friends had soups and scallops, which they were happy with. If you’re looking for a low key Scottish restaurant with great service, plenty of space and good food (with nice music in the background), this is your spot! We will definitely bring people here to try Scottish food :)

We had a wonderful dinner here. The food was amazing, the service was first class and the standard were just lovely. We also had cocktails, they made one especially for me and it was delicious. We will definitely return

Was recommended we try this place by a friend and we were not disappointed. Nice atmosphere, not too busy when we were there. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Food was excellent and my son particularly enjoyed the irn bru cheesecake! Will go back. Only downside is it's extremely difficult to find a parking space nearby and you have to go round and round the one way system but thats not the restaurants fault per say. Just discourages people from further afield.

Very delicious food and a lot of variety of whiskey. The dessert with a very smooth and rich flavor.

Dropped in for lunch and had their mussels. They were perfect, but the chips were a bit det. Friendly staff and overall nice place.

Food was unbelievable lovely staff

I was given a virgin experience voucher for steak seafood and wine for my birthday. The restaurant was quiet and service was very attentive. I must say this was definitely a lovely experience and a very nice gift. We chose the Merlot which was really nice and flavourful and complemented the steak very well. We chose the 10oz ribeye steak which was juicy, seasoned very well and cooked to perfection. 3 juicy prawns accompanied this along with chips and a rocket salad with tomatoes on the vine and grana padano cheese. We finished with a blueberry cheesecake to share as a sweet treat. Loved the Scottish music playing in the background and the restaurant was spotlessly clean. Highly recommend

I visited the restaurant last Sunday for the roast, and it was so good I went back again the next night for dinner. Not only the best meals I had in Glasgow, but the best of any meals I had in the UK for two weeks. The Sunday roast is highly recommended, as well as the cocktails and any of the regular menu! I was sat on the patio, where I think service was a little slower, but all staff were really friendly.

Visited with family when we were out in Glasgow. Starters of haggis neeps and tatties were delicious and filling. Mains of steak and sausage pie and chicken burgers were excellent and again very filling. Having checked previous reviews about the sirloin steak I was a little wary but decided to give it a try. The steak looked OK but was very dry and very chewy whilst the peppercorn sauce was quite bland for my taste. Would definitely not order again. However the rest of the meals were said to be delicious so may visit again but I will definitely not be ordering the sirloin.

Best Lunch Ever. First time trying Haggis and I loved it! Had the Haggis, Neeps & Tatties and I left that dish empty! Lovely homely atmosphere and the service was top notch! Thanks so much👌

Booked here for the good reviews. Turns out they forgot 2 of our meals so we're all sat here waiting for them. Also, the food that did come is pretty cold and the waiting is obviously not making anything warmer. Not coming back. Edit: lowering the service points cause now they're taking even longer to bring the second round of drinks... Edit 2: at least they gave us a generous discount, so putting service stars up again

Had the opportunity to visit and eat at this restaurant as part of a Globus Bus tour through Scotland on June 8th. This was the best meal of the week for both my wife and I. The service and food quality was excellent and I would highly recommend this place for a fabulous meal.

Such a fabulous place. The food was exactly what we wanted when we requested Scottish food. So delicious, that we returned the second time in only 4 days. The staff were so kind and helpful. The first visit I made a reservation. Thankfully because the place is usually very full. The second time I called, I was late in reserving because they were almost to full capacity. They remembered who I was and seated my group in a short time. Definitely!! A must to try. The potpies are scrumptious!!

Was welcomed by a young student type person,ordered from the 2 course menu, i had fish n chips,my partner had steak pie.The food certainly wasn't as described, freshly landed Scottish fish n chips.In fact the thick cut chips were cooked from frozen and definitely not cut on the premises(disgusting)fish covered in a strange batter,not very good.If your looking for quality and value AVOID this place.

Nice dishes and friendly staff. The broth of the mussels was so delicious that we had to ask the waiter to get a container for us so we could take the unfinished home. Will come back again in September with my friends!

Wonderful Scottish food. Great atmosphere for dinner on a Sunday night. Book ahead for the Sunday roast don't be disappointed if it runs out because it's so good.

Highly recommend this restaurant if you are looking for some authentic Scottish cuisine paired with some excellent atmosphere. Had a family lunch on a Sunday, which included a roast dinner deal which was out of this world! The dessert menu is also incredible! The one point that prohibits this review from being a 5 star is the service. The first server who sat us was excellent and very helpful. However, the service following this wasn’t amazing, and we were often ignored or served very abruptly. Otherwise, I would highly recommend this restaurant, and I will definitely be back!

Great place to enjoy Scottish dishes.

Went here as part of a Glasgow city tour and whisky tasting and stayed for dinner. The haggis, neeps and tatties and the steak and scallop sharing platter were really good.

Friendliness, excellent environment and good food

Would highly recommend. Food amazing and the staff were lovely. Will definitely be back x

Excellent fish & chips! Wonderful service!

My wife and I took part in a "Wee Walk and a Whisky" walking tour around Glasgow, and the tour ended at the restaurant where we sampled a few drams, and ended up staying for dinner.

We loved it all! Food delicious, super staff and good vibes! Thank you for that excellent scottish meal ! Excellente Adresse où aller manger quand on découvre glasgow !

The service was amazing! Unfortunately I had the vegetarian burger and it had a mushroom tomato and lettuce. With a little sauce. Where I am from they make a vege pattie with the other veggies in it. I also had the apple pie and it was hot on the outside cold on the inside. The atmosphere was fabulous.

Went for lunch on Sunday afternoon and waited ages for our cocktails ( not the best I’ve tasted) and I had to say we were still waiting for the drinks and nobody had taken food order. To be fair she took the price of 1 of the drinks off the bill because of this. Ordered mussels which was served in a large pot but the mussels were absolutely tiny! The sauce also very thin and a pile of frozen chips on side of plate which looked like they’d been thrown on. I left lots of mussels as tbh they weren’t worth even opening up the shell for. Sadly we won’t be returning

Had a lovely evening with a group of 8 friends staff were friendly especially Natasha who looked after us. Food was tasty good portion sizes and well presented

Magnificent restaurant bar. I tried the Meat Pie and WoW!!! The flavors were there!! The waitress was very nice!

Food is always of a great standard and staff always happy to help. Cocktails are nice and good whisky selection at bar!

Had a lovely dinner and some really excellent food. Great customer service and lovely atmosphere, perfect for anyone visiting Glasgow and wanting to eat something more traditional with a twist. Definitely recommend!

I recently dined at this restaurant and had a truly phenomenal experience. The food was absolutely amazing, with flavors that danced on the palate and left me wanting more. We ordered two steaks, one medium rare and the other medium, but there was a slight mix-up as one came out rare and the other medium. Despite this minor hiccup, everything else about the meal was impeccable. The atmosphere of the restaurant is simply stunning, creating a perfect backdrop for a delightful evening out. It strikes the right balance between elegance and comfort, making it an ideal spot for both casual and special occasions. What really elevated our experience was the waiting staff. They were very nice, kind, and incredibly accommodating. Their attentive service made us feel welcomed and well cared for throughout our meal. Overall, our dining experience was excellent, and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for superb food and a wonderful atmosphere. The staff's professionalism and the overall ambiance are sure to make any visit memorable.

Had dinner in the Mharsanta and wasn't disappointed. Great atmosphere in the spacious restaurant. Lovely service from enthusiastic staff. The food was delicious and ample portions and the Tennents lager was a piece of art. Really enjoyed our evening meal at Mharsanta.

The restaurant exceed all our expectations in every respect. We went to try Scottish food and it was delicious and plentiful. Fresh veg, perfectly cooked, good portions and excellent staff. Would have loved a dessert but we were both too full. What a fabulous restaurant, even the music they were playing was by Scottish artists.

Everything about this place was superb. They had good drinks, great, friendly staff who were prompt in serving you. Atmosphere was great as well. I would strongly strongly recommend making a reservation at their website as it is quite a popular place! Rightfully so! It had some authentic Scottish food, which was exactly what I was looking for. Haggis usually makes me feel sick at the thought of eating it, but I went out of my comfort zone and got the Chicken Balmoral and it was different from some haggis that I've had before. With the sauce and potato side? Mmm mmm mmm

Amazing service. Food to die for and great ambience. Sunday roast best in the city. Prices are best around

Had a fantastic lunch. Service and food is first class. I recommend the Cullen skink, haggis neeps n tatties and crofters pie.

This was always on my to do list and finally was able to pop in at the weekend. Great selection of Scottish food lots of locally sourced ingredients. Best Cullen skink I’ve had to date. Price wise really good they also to a set menu for 1, 2 or 3 courses which was greatly priced I think £17.95 for 2 course and £22.95 for 3? Service was great too everyone was really attentive and friendly.

What a fab restaurant for our holiday in Scotland! We were walk ins and were made very welcome. The service was excellent, food delicious we would return and recommend

Food fab service fab went for a birthday meal lovely place

Best steak and sausage pie, great portion and very filling! Service was quick and steady with not long waiting time. Would highly recommend coming here for some food if you are visiting Glasgow.

Lovely restaurant to dine at. The food was great, my wife had the mussels, and I the chicken melt both very tasty. Apple pie 🥧 for dessert. The staff were lovely.

Unfortunately the Sunday roast was already gone, but the salmon and pie were also delicious, only the dessert, sticky toffee pudding, wasn't as good.

Nice friendly staff, food was lovely, cant fault it at all, welcoming atmosphere, would definitely go back again and would recommend as a good place to go for lunch

Great food and super attentive service. She immediately noticed that the children were snacking on the dessert and bought extra spoons for them. The restaurant was very busy and even though we didn't make a reservation we were given a table for 1.5 hours. Gladly again

Good kitchen with a nice service.

Lovely staff poor food mothers day menue.mushrooms in cream sauce on toasted bread.mushrooms were cold as was toast, bread was like pan bread. Veggie haggis was cold was re heated but still unpleasant.desserts cranachan was a lot of cream not much else.sticky toffee disappointing as was cheesecake.all in my opinion bought in.weathgerspoons do better chips.veg was cold and grey. With drinks £150 4 people.

Lovely little restaurant with fantastic food and unique cocktails. Was blown away by the amazing service and wonderful friendly staff. Will definitely be back!

Great choice on menu Friendly staff and efficient service Would highly recommend

Amazing service by Abby! Our first time in Glasgow, came across this local place as the best Scottish restaurant in GLA. The food was delicious! Haggis pakora, black pudding scotch, beef pie and barbecue chicken were all outstanding! 25% off the menu on February too so even more enticing! Will come back!

Great night out whisky tasting was very informative food excellent great atmosphere