Mother India in Glasgow City

We used to visit the restraunt before mother indias cafe opened and we decided we enjoyed the tapas there. Which are amazing. We returned here after receiving a voucher. I cant state how much we enjoyed it. The food is amazing. We had the smoked haddock starter with poppodoms and dips. The chicken tikka which comes with rice and curry sauce. The lamb dehli was melt in the mouth with the potatoes and veg side. Had a naan bread which was hot and fluffy. We love our indian food and have been to loads of restraunts. This is by far the best we have ever had. Its proper indian food which is spiced and flavoured perfectly. The food is piping hot. The service is great also. A little bit pricey but definately worth it for the quality and experience. We will definately be returning.

My favourite place in Glasgow! This place never disappoints, have a been a few time and it is just amazing! Selection of dishes are always on point, the service is always warm, friendly and genuine!

We used an Itison voucher for lunch today. The value for money was very good. Drinks were a little pricey but the actual meal was excellent. Staff were nice and accommodating. Would definitely return.

No availablity, but off to The Ragamuffin ... 🤦🏻‍♂️ I have been to Mother India prior to & many times since this review, the food is always excellent and the staff are friendly😉

Having read most of the recent reviews, I can not agree at all with the ones stated as average or below. The first thing to say is that it gets very busy, so booking seems essential. It was packed when we visited, and that was mid week. I cannot see it being disabled friendly in any way! It is a climb up a narrow, poorly lit staircase to a dining room where access between tables is limited. It is beautifully decorated and appeared clean and well looked after. The staff, while not being outstanding , were polite, attentive, well presented and friendly. The service was a little slow, but being a party of 12 along with a packed dining room, I would expect this. While as others have said the menu is limited for an Indian restaurant, the food was very good indeed. It was hot, nicely spiced, well presented and tasty. The portions were more than adequate, in fact we asked for some not we had not eaten to be taken out. There is an extensive wine and drinks list. I have had better a couple of times, but have had far far worse. Not bad value for money, coming in at around £350 for a party of 12, having starters, mains, sides and drinks. Overall a great visit to a really nice restaurant. We would quite happily go back.

Best Indian food I've ever had! The staff was very friendly and patient, and I really enjoyed the vibe of the dining area downstairs - between the funky, soulful soundtrack and the spacious yet intimate seating arrangements it was a magical experience. Highly recommend this restaurant, will definitely visit here again when in Glasgow!

Great butter chicken and pakora portions were generous

Booked Table Tuesday night for me and my wife, looking forward to a good Indian. Arrived early given my table and quickly starters arrived at our table , lovely. We then waited 45 minutes before the server noticed we still had no main. 55 minutes waiting for our main, I called time and paid my starters. Then I was asked to wait and meet the manager again 10 mins no appearance so I left. Horrible experience. Service shocking

The food was good but the Asian waitress could barely crack a smile. She looked like she wanted to end her life.

"THE DEN" My friend and I went to The Den last Thursday. The food was delicious, tasted authentic, good portions and all the staff very friendly and helpful. Sri served us and looked after us very well - we will definitely be back! Have told a few friends about this small but perfectly formed GEM.

Amazing food and service. We ordered the tapas lunch and not disappointed. It was enough for us both… more than! Very enjoyable and presentable. Also had a suggested cocktail on the specials was an expresso martini best I have ever had!!

Absolutely sensational. We had the famous Butter Chicken - it is just incredible. We also had the Lamb Rogan Josh (not on the menu) ..that was unreal aswell. Both were bursting with flavour. Great atmosphere in the main dining area upstairs. Impeccable service every time. . Always well looked after at Mother India. Absolutely love it.

Very disappointing, this used to be my favourite restaurant, I ordered the spicy keema dosa which was soggy and definitely not spicy basically tasteless. Then ordered a lamb karahi which was very disappointing, the sauce was bland an the lamb was tough. When I gave feedback to the waitress she apologised and agreed and also told us that other customers had also complained about the lamb. So obviously either management didn't get the feedback or they don't about customer complaints. As I said, this used to be my favourite restaurant but after that meal I won't be rushing back.

Having read reviews for this restaurant I decided that I must try it out.it Is constantly hyped as the best Indian restaurant on all reviews. I beg to differ. Poor service poor food poor ambience. I will never give this place my hard earned cash again. Do not believe the reviews. This place is poor. Could not wait to pay my bill and get Out. Very disappointed.

Firm family favourite, Mother India never disappoints. We got assigned great seats in the first floor, place to be, the staff were excellent as always. Food amazing and plentiful. If you love a good curry, this is the place to be in Glasgow.

Staying in finniston and came across this small & pleasant restaurant the service& food was excellent would recommend

The dishes were tasty and good quality. A little bit cramped, but this is due to the restaurants popularity. Very well served and definitely going back.

Very attentive service, great ambience and the food was delicious. Very generous, tasty portions.

Just So So...food wasn't up to my taste. Chicken tikka was oldish, samosa was dull. Service was non existent. May be just not my taste.

Amazing Indian food. Do not miss the naan, just delicious! And all dishes are really tasty. Portions are generous, so one dish per person is enough. Don’t forget to book in advance!

This was a very disappointing evening. Despite booking in advance, there was a long wait to get a table and we were then seated at a table which had been squashed in very near the toilets. It was almost as though we had been put there out of the way as we sat unnoticed while tables around us were served. The food, when it arrived, seemed to be of poor quality, but it may just have seemed that way due to the horrible feeling of being made to feel insignificant. Great restaurants have great food , great ambience and, most of all, a great welcome. Given Mother India’s reputation over many decades, I was really sad to find none of those on our visit.

I've had much tastier for cheaper, chilli garlic chicken was disappointing but the garlic naan and butter chicken were okay, staff were nice too

Mother India turned out to be one of the best restaurants I’ve been to in awhile. It’s amazing to see a restaurant serving authentic food in big portions for a reasonable price. The staff is helpful in explaining the menu and all of the dishes we had were exceptional. Big shoutout to the Fish Pakora Starter, Raat and any of the Naan Breads. It was so good we came back the very next day!!

The butter chicken and almond & coconut naan were absolutely amazing. The ambience of the restaurant is warm and the decorations are exquisite and delicate. In sum, a perfect restaurant for a date

Absolutely fantastic. Loved the Lamb with Okra curry. Wonderful nan breads and poppadoms too. Onion chutney dicious. Friendly staff too.

The food here is fantastic, as are the staff. We had a set meal (£20pp) for a Sunday lunch and every course was delicious! The staff are so kind and attentive, and the restaurant itself has a calm beautiful atmosphere.

Amazing experience, what a lovely place! Great food portions and extremely yummy food! Thank you to the staff for looking after us!

Don't go here if your expecting your bog standard curry house fare....no Korma in sight. The food was authentic and fantastic

Only good thing about the restaurant was the ambience, very mediocre food, only thing you could taste in every dish was the salt. Naan was really good tho. Servers looked very confused and didn’t seem to know the menu quite well. Sadly no one came up to us to ask anything after serving. Really disappointed with the service and the food.

Brilliant food, good service, Herat atmosphere. It’s a traditional Indian restaurant in the best sense. We will definitely go back when next in Glasgow.

Overrated experience. After a taxi ride from the city centre on our quest to find a indian restaurant. This restaurant did not in our opinion live up to it's reputation. To be fair the decor was candle lit and nice. I will say starters were...

Loved this traditional but smart Indian worth a trip for sure

We went for my son's birthday. Wonderful food and really good service from the staff. We loved it.

It was an amazing restaurant. The food, service and ambiance were really commendable. Our server Joseph was brilliant with his recommendations. The Veg thali was huge and the option of 2 curries with very good quantity was perfect. Couldn't ask for a better deal. I...

Vegetable Karhai and Peshwari Naan are very delicious!

I had the most pleasant dining experience with my friends and family recently at Mother India in Kelvingrove Street. We arrived to be warmly welcomed by the manager and from that moment on we were made to feel at home. All staff were very friendly...

One of the best Indians food we have had. The food was flavourful with generous portions. Each dish we ordered was authentic and unique to the restaurant which I loved. The service was incredible with our waiter Joseph knowing the menu inside out and always...

We had a WONDERFUL experience here! The flavors of the food and the service was top notch! The wait staff told us how each dish is prepared fresh with attention to ingredient choice and quality! The flavors did not disappoint, the best chicken tikka I’ve ever had! Our server Joseph was absolutely amazing, he made our experience perfect! We would recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting a top quality Indian food experience in Glasgow!

Best curry in glasgow. Been 3 times. Service is brilliant. Definitely going back!

I'd like to firstly say that I cannot fault the food on any way. However the service was terrible. Out drinks took far too long to arrive. Then the waiter took my order picked up the menus and was about to walk off without looking...

Absolutely delicious food as usual however the service was terrible. It took too long for our drinks order and the waiter was surly and disinterested. When it came to ordering our meal, my menu was taken away without me having the chance to order (bearing...

Went with 22 friends. Was a huge table, the waiting staff and kitchen coped extremely well despite the size of the table. Food and service was excellent.

Unbelievably great service for dealing with a table of 20 plus. Food was also outstanding👌🏻 our sever Joseph was brilliant.

Great food, good service. Affordable price too.

Much anticipated but sadly the food was terrible. I have had better Chicken tikka masalas from a Tesco ready meal than whatever this was supposed to be. The pilau rice was tasteless at best. When we rang them to complain they just told us to take it up with Uber. Of course yes silly me I forgot the Uber drivers make the food. Folks don't believe the hype about this place plenty of other Indian food restaurants out there.

Unwelcome entrance, trip upstairs without asking about mobility, tight dining space, okay starters but plates of salt for mains( lamb Ramm and butter chicken), no enquiry) about allergies , no manegerial check back and no farewell on leaving ( just as important as a greeting...

Very nice food and service. Will be back

I recently dined at Mother India Restaurant and I must say, my overall experience was fantastic. The food was absolutely delicious, with every bite bursting with flavor. The ambience of the restaurant was also wonderful, creating the perfect atmosphere for a pleasant meal. While the service was not top-notch, as I was initially charged for an item I did not order, the staff was quick to rectify the issue and make things right. I highly recommend trying the vegetarian thali, which was not only perfect in taste but also more than enough for two people. And to top it all off, the gulab jamun dessert was the perfect ending to an already amazing meal. Mother India Restaurant is definitely a must-visit for all food lovers!

Overall average visit. Booked well in advance after hearing very positive reviews from work colleagues, on arrival no table was available for us so we ended up being sat on the end of another group until a table was available. Our starters came out fast,...

Came here for my graduation dinner and it was perfect! A beautiful dining room, with great food, and generous portion sizes. I can’t wait to go back.

Heard a lot about this restaurant but it doesn't live up to the hype. It's split across three floors and it's got very dark decor, so dark the waiter had to use the flashlight on his phone so we could read the menu. There seem to be a lot of staff but wasn't clear what all of them were doing. Compared to other restaurants of this type the food was expensive and not particularly well prepared. Our starters in particular were poorly fried with soggy batter. The mains were passable but the side dish portions were very small. Overall simply not worth the money. There are far better Indian restaurants out there.

Visited last night with family - large group of 11 adults and a baby. Service was wonderful - all brought promptly and efficiently. We shared starters of various pakoras and popadoms and then had individual main courses with shared rice and nans. I had the...

Hands down one of the best curries I have ever had. Although it seemed hard to raise attention of staff for drinks / bill. They have a small menu with not as much choice as most Indian places but all dishes are done well and the food is fresh. I always wonder how Indian restaurants with large menus manage to keep the stock fresh.

This was my first visit but won't be my last.

Waiting staff were really great upstairs and the food was delicious but no one told us on booking that we'd need to give the table back after 2 hours, or that the restaurant would be cold. At the the 2 hour mark, as we had already ordered deserts, which hadn't yet arrived, we agreed to an offer to move down to ground floor, which was equally cold - that is until the door was repeatedly left open by customers and staff - then it was much much colder. For context, it was literally freezing 0°C outside at the time. When the bill arrived, no one asked how everything was, we had spent £40+ per head. Given our party had to move during our dinner, I thought perhaps even a couple of coffees, might have been covered by the house... A service charge was applied without being pointed out - not on imo and I was presented with payment options on the card machine with automatic tipping choices offered. There was also a no tip option. Which I was fine with given the ~£25 service charge. Must have been here 15 -20 times over the years. First time it's made me think maybe not in future - and if I simply must have their butter chicken perhaps it's only take out from here on in. Please fix the drafts at the windows and doors. No matter how good the food is, and it is really good, a restaurant is there for a dining experience. Used to be much much better. Poor show folks.

This is the best Indian food I’ve had in my life, including in India and in the “top” Indian restaurants in London. The flavours are incredible, the ingredients are really high quality and the portions are also generous. On top of that the ambiance in the restaurant is wonderful. (We first tried this as take-away and were very impressed). Overall the prices are even very reasonable. I’ve paid a lot more for worse food. 100% go here if you are looking for good Indian food in Glasgow (or the UK in general)

food was bland…tasted like goreyan da khaana. the whole atmosphere was off and management was on a power trip. i found a pube in my curry too..which i didn’t ask for as garnish so very confused. got told they wouldn’t offer a refund but the place smelt of athletes foot anyway. would not recommend or return.

The food was outstanding. Service was excellent. Especially a cheeky wee waiter called Joe xx Will definitely be back xx

Food was on top. I was excited for dosa actually but didn't liked it because it doesn't had any sambar. Butter chicken was excellent also the kids meal👌. Fish pakora was so good and came out in good portion. Me and my husband really liked the place, food and staff are amazing. I just feel the place is best for dining without kids although their kids meal are good. The atmosphere is not suitable for kids.

Recommended to us and fully justified. Great food and atmosphere.

What an incredible experiance. The food was perfect. Joseph and Abbey made the most amazing reccomendations that made our night unforgettable. Reccomend the Butter chicken, a bit spicy, Chana Paneer and lamb dishes.

This is a restaurant par excellence. Quality and authenticity was spot on. Ambience and seating was brilliant .We were served by Joseph who went the extra mile to ensure our taste requirements were met. Hands down the best food we have tasted

Blindingly good. No further comment necessary.

Incredible! Might just have topped the list for best Indian restaurant we have visited so far. Everything was delicious. Served quickly. Staff were friendly and helpful. And we found it very reasonably priced too. Will definitely be back - soon!!

Good food and service in Nice setting.

I hadn't been to mother India in about 15 years or longer I'd say and we were really looking forward to it. I must admit the food was delicious and I've given 5 stars for the food part but overall the service was exceptionally dire which took away a lot from the overall experience. One of the main people, we assume to be the manager perhaps, or a supervisor was a bit grumpy, not sure why. His general demeanour was a bit short. We had to order drink three times before someone finally got them. There was a half hour wait after our mains and then someone just came and gave us the bill. This was still about 6.30pm. So there wasn't a rush to be closing. We asked if we were ok to have dessert and sure enough they apologised and got the menu. But that was very rushed and uncomfortable. The food itself was amazing. I got the lamb ran which was stunning, the chicken tikka and other dishes were sensational and the quantities were brilliant. The naans and paratha were also very very tasty. Also the starter I had was a potato cake which was superb with all the sauces. All in all the food was great, service not so much.

Excellent Indian cuisine full of flavours & subtlities. Truly brilliant & would highly recommend 👌

And prawn achari Vegetable karahi were amazing too And the okra extra

Reminds me of the British Raj times in India with downing chandeliers, floating curtains, plain tapestry and that opulent candelabras, with faint light around you. You will be mesmerised with the food and the ambience. Visit as a couple or with family and friends, for low tone evening convo. Try poppadom starters, and thali

Great quality food and atmosphere was good. Would recommend and visit again when up in Glasgow.

Probably one of the best tasting Indian dishes I have had for some time. The depth of flavours was awesome. Not the usual menu with a huge selection of choices of curry choices. In my opinion that is a good thing, just don't expect, a 'chicken balti' on there as it is not that kind of experience. Book well ahead.

Butter chicken, and lamb was good service too slow

We are not served despite restaurant being empty. We were told they are not serving, later they were serving food. Couldn’t understand this weird behaviour.

Deliciously tasty slightly quirky Indian food. Brilliant service.

Service was the worst I have experienced in a very long time. Food was nothing special.

Visit this restaurant most times we are up in Glasgow. Lovely delicious Indian Cuisine. Friendly welcome and service from all staff. Extensive menu to choose from. Restaurants all clean, tidy and comfortable atmosphere. Would advise it to friends and family or anyone who enjoys the Indian food.

Fabulous dining room we were seated downstairs. Best Indian food I've ever had. Fish pakora was fresh and light followed by sea bass with chickpea and potato. Staff friendly and efficient. Highly recommend.

Fabulous food and service but the restaurant could do with some new chairs and a lick of paint.

Even Sunday night for a 7:45pm booking, place was busy, but service was still excellent. Fish pakora was the fish (and chips) I had been looking for on my trip to Scotland, even better than Anstruther Fish Bar (voted best for fish and chips in Scotland). Batter was light, fish had big flaky chunks, with delicate spicing. The Cod Malomar was equally good. Generous portion with a wonderful creamy sauce. The whole experience could not have been better.

Tasty food & friendly staff, what else would you wish for at the end of a long day when you're tired? :-)

Had the spiced haddock to start nice enough, the accompanying peas were a little hard , chilli garlic chicken and pilau rice, very hot but not much else in terms of flavour. Had ice cream double nougat to finish, oddly cheap and cheerful, like something youd get at a low rent seaside cafe.

Geweldig gegeten! Echte smaak sensatie en authentiek. Vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel, prima sfeer!

Best Indian food I have had in the whole UK. Really nice light beer on tap too. Let us take home our leftovers

Excellent service, accommodating requests and just being all around helpful. Buzzing atmosphere, but without being too loud. Food was splendid, cooked to perfection from fresh ingredients and spiced plentifully. Highly recommend making reservation - place was fully booked on Thursdays.

The tapas-style dining concept is a stroke of brilliance, allowing you to savor a variety of dishes and share the experience with your companions. From fragrant curries to delicate street food-inspired bites, the menu offers a tantalizing array of choices that cater to both meat lovers and vegetarians. Service at Mother India Cafe is impeccable, with a staff that is not only knowledgeable about the menu but also genuinely passionate about ensuring your dining experience is exceptional. The cozy ambiance and intimate setting make it an ideal choice for both casual outings and special occasions. Mother India Cafe in Glasgow is more than just a restaurant; it's a culinary adventure that transports you to the heart of India's vibrant food culture. If you're seeking an unforgettable dining experience that celebrates the art of Indian cuisine, this charming establishment is an absolute must-visit.

The food was out of this world! I got the butter chicken which was so delicious! Staff was attentive and quick. The restaurant was dark and cozy! The only problem was my stomach wasn’t big enough to fit all the amazing food in! Must stop in Glasgow!

A beautiful gem in Glasgow... We loved the food, service was excellent and the decor was 1930s charm

We had a great dining experience here. Food was excellent and the staff are friendly and helpful. The young lady who served also had a great sense of humour! We will definitely be back.

Had dinner on a Saturday evening and it was a great experience. The food was really good and prices were good (given food inflation). The staff was really friendly, made recommendations and were very attentive without being pushy. We had a really good time

Poor food. Place poorly ventilated so full of smell of fish and non-veg fumes.

Great food in a lovely restaurant.

Dishonest ! Wallet Robbery ! We are five persons dine in, at first we ordered 3 sets lunch, one main dish lamb and one bread. At the end the bill charged 4 sets lunch. The staff said set lunch we can’t share so it charged 4 sets. I want to know what Restruant they can have Authority can’t let guest have their right to share the meals? The staff should have responsibilities remind us it will be charged at 4 sets lunch we need to order one more dish, is not “Hidden” we checked the bill and find it’s charged 4 sets lunch. At last I don’t mind pay 4 sets lunch meal but I asked the staff give us back one set lunch it’s over charged, the staff said NO.(We ate 3 sets lunch but we have to paid 4 sets lunch money) what is the charged £20pp per person? It is to force every one to have their set meal in restaurant ? Not to sharing the mean? What great authority? If you POSTED in the entrance of your Restaurant “Guest dine in can’t share the meal” we wouldn’t dine in ! We insisted get back one set lunch, because we already paid the bill. The end the staff refund the money back to my card.

We had to come here after seeing the place on Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown. The food was delicious and the service excellent. The poppadoms and dip are delicious as is the the lamb curry. Enjoy!

We were staying on the right side of Glasgow and managed to get a booking so very happy to get a table. We came here on recommendation so we're looking forward to what it had to offer. We were shown to a table downstairs, it's quite a small area with dark wood panelling and beautiful windows The menu is different to your average Indian restaurant so be prepared to try something a little different to the norm We had the curry, pilau rice and a chicken Tikka, poppadoms to start and a Peshwari naan. The food was really good, so tasty and excellent portion size.... The naan bread was like a pillow, soft, squishy and absolutely gorgeous... I was so full but couldn't stop eating it!! I realised they had an upstairs so popped up to take a look.... A completely different feel up there... Buzzing, loud, busy a contrast to downstairs The building itself is beautiful as well.... Staff very attentive and loved chatting to the owner who is clearly passionate about what he does... We had the best night x

Ein Spitzen-Inder zu akzeptablen Preisen. Unbedingt hingehen - schon um zu erleben, wie groß der Unterschied zu den 08/15 Restaurants in Deutschland ist.

Great food and service - We asked for recommendations on what to eat and they helped us pair awesome whiskies with our dinner. Naman did not steer us wrong! The dosa, tikka and naan were all delicious. Definitely would go back.

The best Indian food I've ever had and my wife is west Indian

Top notch food and service. Servings were huge, doggie bags mean breakfast at home will be good too. It was difficult to chat though, because of the noise in the room. An acoustic issue I expect.

Dobre miejsce na elegancki oboad lub kolację. Bardzo smaczne jedzenie, porcje tak duże, że nie daliśmy rady przejeść. Mają też duży wybór ginów.

Great food and service; staff are really friendly