Red Onion in Glasgow City

Was looking forward to visiting here but OMG was left wishing we hadn’t … first of all the place needs a lick of paint ( See picture attached ) of where we were sitting. The food wasn’t great , in fact i would go as far as saying the worst french onion soup i’ve ever had in my life , very bland , watery and tasted like a beef stock cube ! The meat , i had pork , partner had steak, was battered out so thinly to make it look bigger … my pudding was an absolute disgrace! My partner had the most miserable portion of cheese we’ve ever seen. To round it all off we were overcharged on our bill … needless to say we won’t recommend or return !

We visited for lunch on Thursday. Lovely cosy surroundings, however we were seated next to the door and were absolutely frozen. Good menu, my vegan friend really rated their vegan menu. It was several pound more for each item on it though than it was on their website that day (£10 for the risotto online and £13 in the restaurant). Not very good practice to be doing this though. Overall the food was good with decent portions. The service was good and the surroundings were nice.

We got a very warm welcome. The service was 1st class as was the food. Will definitely be back as we want to try the full menu.

We travelled through from Edinburgh to stay with family for a couple of nights and we had booked this restaurant for an early meal before a theatre show. The four of us opted for the two course dinner menu. Three of the four opted for the soup of the day and I had the French onion soup. (Had recently been in Paris and didn’t get a chance to sample the soup there). It was delicious, full of flavour with cheesy bread on top. The other soup of the day (vegetable) was said to be delicious too. For mains, two of us had the steak frites which was a rib eye steak (on the small side but enough for me), plenty of frites, some greens and a pepper sauce. Again absolutely delicious. The other two mains were chicken with korma sauce, also said to be delicious. Service was very good and the young female servers were lovely. A small niggle - we noticed the chef/owner came around and spoke to guests at their tables and although we saw him come round twice and passed our table twice, for some reason he walked past us twice. We were really keen to tell him how lovely the food was but we didn’t get a chance. Not a train smash but we wondered why we had been ignored. Probably just an oversight but it got us talking. Otherwise ten out of ten for this cosy restaurant.

My husband and I had a great pre theatre meal. I had goats cheese salad, my husband had French onion soup for starters. Main course I had chicken with Korma sauce, husband had pork. For sweet I had frozen raspberries with hot white chocolate sauce and my husband had fruit crumble. The food was fabulous. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. The atmosphere was good. We would definitely recommend visiting.

I am very grateful that I booked this restaurant for our dinner. The food here is delicious, I really want to try more items from the menu, so we have already made another reservation. I highly recommend this place. My duck was amazing, big thank you for the chefs.

Red Onion is a wonderful restaurant. A great concept, it caters to a wide array of dietary requirements offering separate vegan, gluten free and dairy free menus. You are not limited to a few options either as each of these menus are full of delicious options. The service is great and personable, the owner checked in with us to ensure that we were enjoying our food and visit. Similarly the ambience is lovely and relaxed and the setup is intimate allowing for a great evening of good food and conversation.

Unfortunately we were let down by the slow service which I think was brought on by a coach load arriving just after we got our drinks. They seemed to get priority service and we were unable to order dessert or coffee due to not being seen to after our main course and had a show to get to. The menu Also didn’t have a great choice as I don’t eat meat.

Throughly enjoyed our visit to the Red Onion. The food and drinks were very good. Loved the frozen raspberry and white chocolate dessert. Kerr our server was very attentive and very tolerant of somewhat confused Americans.

Booked into Red Onion for a Birthday dinner for two as it was just a short walk from our Hotel As we were early dinners due to later appointments we were the first and had full attention of the lovely staff Shown to a window table and ordered drinks whilst we perused the menu We ordered starters and mains which were both hot and fresh, perfectly cooked and tasted delightful We were so full we couldn't manage desserts

We were sat near the door meaning those who’d booked a table and were waiting to be seated we’re basically stood next to us. That’s the only negative. More importantly, the food was amazing and the service was excellent!

Voucher meal Tasty starters, onion soup and goats cheese. Steaks were lovely. Only complaint was tomato ketchup and mayonnaise served in original bottles.

The quality and presentation of tje food was okay, however, we asked our Scottish beef steaks to be medium and medium-rare, respectively; but they both came well-done. Otherwise, the service, although really very nice people, was a bit unattentive. The ambiente of the restaurant is basic but absolutely acceptable. Good (and not just a few) wines available by the glass. Overall good value for the money. Pleasant and in particular not too noisy atmosphere.

Once again, blown away with the quality of food in here. Everything was just perfect, great atmosphere, great service, such a lovely afternoon. Salt and chillin buffalow cauliflower with hot and sour salad was amazing followed by the beyond burger and vanilla and banana cheesecake. The best yet thank you so much.

Red Onion has to be up there as one of the best restaurants in Glasgow. The set price pre-theatre menu is fabulous quality , a great option in the cost of living crisis. The waiting staff are attentive, yet not overbearing and Mr Q often makes a point of speaking to diners, such a lovely touch. Highly recommended.

Early dinner on a wet Saturday night..booked for 5.30pm so we managed to get the pre-theatre. The service was amazing fast and friendly. Food was even better! Faultless will definetly be back soon.

Returned for the first time in a few months and was delighted with our meal. The bang bang chicken was delicious and the Spanish style pork was delightful. It is always nice to encounter the owner/chef who is always happy to chat and gives his...

The starter was tasty but small portion. Main meal was bland. The forgot to bring dessert menu but gave us complimentary drinks as an apology. The lights were glaring, no ambience. Not what I expected after reading reviews.

What a wonderful meal we had here for our wedding anniversary.. Food beautifully cooked and attractively presented . Staff friendly and helpful, timely service.

A nicely decorated restaurant with a relaxed feel. The serving staff were lovely and knowledgeable. The food was lovely and very reasonably priced. I’ve also got to mention this has 1 of the best gluten free menus I have found in Glasgow. This was our...

I Booked table on Sunday for 5pm. We arrived with a few minutes to spare.its our first visit and what’s frustrating is the restaurant is half empty but your showed to the farthest away table in the restaurant and then when you ask to move...

Had a Voucher so got booked in the Red Onion never disappoints the food is always cooked to a Very High standard the place is very clean staff friendly plus great dining atmosphere there is an upper level which looks good as well only downside...

We were taken to the Red Onion by family for a celiac-safe, gluten-free meal. They had a gluten-free menu that was almost identical to the standard menu. The restaurant was arranged so that we did not feel crowded or overlooked. We appreciated the complete understanding...

We had an excellent meal here prior to the theatre, great variety to choose from on the menu. I can thoroughly recommend and we will definitely return in the future.

Had two very nice impromptu dinners here because we stayed at the Kimpton Blythswood Square down the street. Both times, the restaurant was very willing to make changes due to my dietary requests. The owner/chef came over to chat with us on both occasions. Very...

Visited for 2 course lunch with my better half. Starter of bang bang chicken was great my wife had a main of sea bass which she really enjoyed I had braised beef with black pudding . The braised beef was excellent but the black pudding...

I have eaten in Red Onion a few times and it never fails to tick all the boxes. My friend and I had been at the King's Theatre and had booked a meal for 6.30pm. We were attended to straight away by friendly,cheerful staff. Food...

Food spot on, top stuff, we’ll done chef. Service needs to sharpen up (service check and you’d have had another couple of drinks) and decor requires a bit of work. Change red or sand/polish the floor would make a massive difference and really lift the...

Food was all nice but tempura starter was very small only 3 prawns and 2 slices of aubergine. Like wise my main slow cooked beef was also small just one small slice of beef not worth £18. Service was way too quick we arrived at...

WE WENT FOR DINNER ON 4/5/23. GREAT STARTERS AND MAINS WITH EXCELLENT SERVICE. I HAD SEARED SCALLOPS AND CHORIZO. MY MAIN WAS ROAST CHICKEN WITH POTATO DAUPHINOISE PEA PARISIENNE.

Never disappoints always an exquisite dinning experience. Great atmosphere, friendly efficient staff, delicious well presented meals. Great portions, reasonably priced and worth every penny.

Food is exceptional! My boyfriend is a foodie and always expects exceptional food. It did not disappoint! The quality of produce and fresh flavours all contributed to a perfect dish of food 10/10. Thank you ❤️

Just back from using an Itison voucher and had to say how wonderful it all was! All the food was amazing and every member of staff was so friendly and efficient Highly recommend and would definitely go back

We didn’t know what to expect. It was recommended by a local friend. This is now our favourite restaurant in Glasgow. Shame we live on the other side of the country, but we’ll be back. We had different mains and starter and deserts, and it...

Meal with friends on a Friday evening.We all enjoyed starter, main course and dessert. My dairy allergy was catered for with a stand alone menu which was already waiting for us at the table - great service! Our server was really helpful, had good menu...

I was here with a few friends, not one of us liked our meal. The food was tasteless and cheap! It’s like the restaurant is struggling with costs. When asked if everything was ok one of our party said no and explained that the steak...

Attended a meal for a colleague’s retirement 8 of us in the party service was first class Everyone in the party thoroughly enjoyed their meal. I will be back with my family

Finally got round to using a Christmas Gift Voucher. Easy to book online and had to make a last minute change which was easily accommodated Received a warm worms on and shown to our table by the window. The Itison set men was on the...

After a lovely visit to this restaurant for a pre Christmas lunch , I took family back on Friday night as the food and welcome had been perfect on my first visit . We were sadly very disappointed . Our waitress seemed quite distracted and...

Visited this restaurant with a group of friends for a pre theatre meal. As it had been recommended by some of them, I was looking forward to enjoying some delicious food. What a disappointment. I ordered the Steak frites with char-grilled rib-eye skinny fries and...

Where to start? WOW amazing food, atmosphere and service. A massive thanks to Angel who served us. My pal flew from Dublin for the weekend to catch up. We knew the tables were 2 hours return but my friend was late. I called and they...

Visited here to use a Christmas present voucher Meal was ok but spoiled as we finished our pot of tea to be rushed as they required table back. This was a disappointment of what should have been a nice evening. Need to sharpen up customer...

3 of us had a lovely evening here last week. Food excellent: gluten-free menu outstanding. Also full marks for atmosphere and service (which was efficient without being pushy). We'll be coming back!

We love this place. Food is great. We are 1 vegan and one omni. Food was fab. Great potion sizes amd so yum. Lovely wee restaurant with nice atmosphere. My only negative comments would be £5 for a portion os skinny fries is just ridiculous....

A complete and total culinary delight. Why this venue does not have a Michelin star or two I have no idea. Completely unpretentious and a total joy on the tastebuds. We will be eating there again very very soon. Dairy free vegi and gluten free...

We’ve been visiting Red Onion anytime we’ve been in Glasgow for years now - and it never disappoints. Our meal this evening was absolutely superb, and the service was friendly and attentive. To keep these standards up for so long speaks volumes for the skill...

We had a bit of a mix up with our booking but it was handled with care and courtesy - and they fitted us in. The service was friendly and the food was fresh and delicious. French onion soup followed by fish cakes just superb....

Pre theatre meal with friends Food was lovely well presented I chose goats cheese salad and duck for mains Frozen raspberries white chocolate delish Everyone enjoyed their meal cosy friendly atmosphere staff attentive Will definitely return always meant to come to this restaurant not disappointed...

Took a group of colleagues for a thank you lunch. We had an exceptional meal. The food was delicious and the service was exemplary. The restaurant was very busy but you would never have known it. It was a smooth experience from start to finish.

I’ve visited Red Onion dozens of times and keep going back - never a bad meal and service is always top notch. I go pretty regularly with my mum and always leave happy. The vegan menu is inventive and varied - big props to the...

We sat at end table upstairs so didn’t get any of the atmosphere. Starters were ok but very simple. My husband had monkfish curry which he said was ok, although he left a lot on his plate and it didn’t look particularly nice. I had...

The steak was thin. Asked for well done and that made it brittle. The staff were pleasant enough however seemed unconcerned regarding our enjoyment of food. Rather disappointed.

Great vibrant atmosphere, elegant menu and brilliant staff, I will certainly be returning. Thank you for a lovely evening!

Visited here with my husband last week. Nice restaurant and the server gave us a nice big table beside the fire. The gluten free menu was a choice between fixed price and a la carte the latter having more choice for coeliacs but even the...

Enjoyed a 2 course meal, free parking outside, nice interior. Soup and bang bang chicken to start. Blade of beef and steak frittes for main, the blade of beef was superb, tender and plentiful, had a great side of black pudding and potato mixed together....

Took my friend there for her Birthday as it had been recommended to me! On arrival a very surly waitress showed us to a very small table in a corner of an virtually empty restaurant asked to change showed us to a booth at door...

Place has a nice ambience. Used a 3 course ItisOn voucher here and the Food was fantastic and relatively cheap. Dessert was the best. Will definitely be back.

It is so good now our favourite Glasgow restaurant. Staff fantastic, the Chef Mr John so down to earth. Food what can I say. Scrumptious trying to work through menu. Can’t find anything I don’t like.

My husband and I enjoyed a delicious meal at the Red Onion restaurant this evening. Our only disappointment was that the waitress who served us attempted to over-charge us, in access of £70, by passing off a bill which she said (when questioned) was for...

My wife and I had booked a table at this restaurant ahead of a trip to Glasgow to celebrate our 10 year Wedding Anniversary. We decided to book Red Onion based on the reviews we had read being so positive, however, I am disappointed to...

We were in The Red Onion on Saturday night and yet again it it was flawless! If you haven’t tried this gem, you are missing out! Keep doing what you’re doing 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Chose this restaurant due to dietary requirement of several friends, 1 coeliac & 2 vegetarian. Lovely choice good prices. French onion soup delicious, excellent burgers, risotto and steaks were provided for our group. Highly recommend. Vegetarian and gluten free choices no more expensive than rest...

The Red Onion was recommended to us and it turned out to be a very positive dining experience. John Quigley, the chef/owner and his staff were excellent and efficient. Menu options provided great variety for diet. He recently won a TV restaurant competition, “Come Dine...

We dropped into Red Onion today and were lucky to get a table - Wednesday lunchtime and it was packed! Our friend is a big fan and we really should have listened - oh wow - sooo good!! The folks who work there - oh...

Had a meal selected from the set menu and all three courses were of a high standard. Service was also of a high standard. If I didn't live 16,000 kilometers away, this would be one of the restaurants that I visited, on my recent three...

Staying in Glasgow for a few days, so we were excited to go to The Red Onion. It exceeded expectations! All meals were excellent, hard to pick a stand out. Friendly attentive staff. Warm atmosphere. Would love to go back next time in Glasgow!

Went for a date night with my Husband and totally disappointed 😔. Arrived at 7pm and felt totally rushed - by 7:30pm we had had our starter and main course had been thrown at us. Food was not great and service was awful. Felt like...

We were looking for a mixed veggie/meat place in Glasgow and this restaurant completely fitted the bill. The food was great and the service was attentive. The bang-bang (chicken/avocado) salad was a particularly great starter. Would recommend.

Today 16 members of the u3a in Lenzie visited the Red Onion for a lunch, pre theatre menu. Everyone enjoyed their lunch. Excellent menu. The staff Franny and Katie were very attentive and helpful. Definitely worth a visit.

I had dinner in Red Onion with my sister who is up visiting from london We have been in quite few restaurant over her 3 week visit We ate Miller Carter. Urban Grill.had to send fillet steak back in both restaurants very bad quality of...

First time here but will be back excellent meal and great service. Set menu very good value . Definitely book as very busy..

Nice restaurant, really friendly service and the 2/3 course set menu was such good value, we had a drink each, 2 courses including steak frites and chicken in korma sauce, bill came to less than £50! And the food was really tasty.

Came across article about Red Onion and as we were taking our daughter out for a meal decided to give it a try.Wish we had found it years ago.The meal was excellent.We all had different dishes and they were all lovely.Staff very welcoming and efficient.We...

Off the beaten path, this restaurant is worth finding. The Feather Blade of beef was absolutely wonderful, and the Monkfish dish was so good, we went back for more. Great Atmosphere, friendly staff. Make reservations to make sure you can get in- this is a...

Really great meal with business colleagues. French onion soup was spot on, steak frites reminded me of a good Parisian meal. Hats off to the chef and friendly staff!

Our first visit to the Red Onion but would happily go back as it was such a good experience. Lemon & garlic roast chicken with haggis fritter was excellent as was the smoked haddock fishcake. Chef John Quigley came to speak to us after we...

The restaurant was quiet when we arrived, but a large party soon arrived which made for a better atmosphere. Staff were welcoming and the restaurant was very light with simple but effective decor. We chose from a very reasonably priced set menu which offered a...

first visit and wasn't disappointed. Nice welcome, very efficient and professional staff. enjoyed the French onion soup and then lemon chicken. Nice sized portions, couldn't face desserts! will be back thank you.

Visited this restaurant on a recommendation from a friend. We are from the pre theatre menu, well we were going to the theatre so it seemed appropriate. The restaurant was busy enough for 6pm which is always a good sign particularly as it’s not bang...

I ate here with a group of 5 from the set menu. Such good value. We all had different dishes and three courses each - cooked to perfection. I particularly enjoyed the frozen raspberries with hot chocolate sauce. Lovely staff as well. Hope to be...

Great place, a lot of enthusiasm by staff, nothing was too much for them, this created a nice buzz to the place.

We chose Red Onion based on other reviews because we wanted somewhere a bit different for a special anniversary. The appetising menu (spoilt for choice!) was complimented by the friendly welcome from staff. Unpretentious in style but with obvious skill, care and love about what...

Absolutely beautiful food, so tastefully presented and the set menu was excellent value for money at 3 courses for £20!

First time visiting, and will definitely be back. Lovely, friendly staff from the minute we walked in the door until we left. Food was best I have eaten in Glasgow in a long time. We had the 5 course tasting menu, each course was delicious....

Who needs a Michelin star when you have the Red Onion? Had my 60th birthday party there and every one of my guests was blown away by the fabulous food, amazing service and atmosphere. John and his team are in one word, phenomenal. Simply the...

Lunch for 5 friends first time since last year! We were delighted with service and quality of food! It was soooo good to be back! Great atmosphere and ambiance. Highly recommend 👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

In the restaurant right now the waiter has just blow his nose and not washed his hands now touching everything, beef was disappointing very dry and not nice won't be.back

Sometimes you run into a place that is a real gem and this is one of them. I don't often give 5 out of 5 but this place really deserves it. Besides the a la carte menu, they also offer a 3 course £20 menu...

Love The Red Onion. The food is always faultless and so bloody tasty. We’ve been going for a lot of years and never had a bad meal

Absolutely blown away with this restaurant! The vegan options are delicious. I had the vegan risotto which was so flavourful and my partner had the vegan curry which was equally as delicious. The wine selection is excellent. Highly recommend the vegan crumble also. The service...

Was here a month ago with friends and as a vegan I was pleasantly surprised with the separate vegan menu - most places do one vegan dish if you are lucky! Vegans do like choice as well when going out for a meal. The soup...

Last minute booking with my elderly mother visiting Glasgow for the weekend, Booked without knowing there was an upstairs part to the restaurant but staff member quickly reallocated us to downstairs table. Had the fixed price menu, food was good value for money and very...

Delicious lunch, great service and lovely ambience. John Quigley came up to chat, great PR and lovely personal touch. Thank you 😊

We used the Itison voucher for the 5 course tasting menu. Food was exceptional, tasty and freshly made. The customer service was 10/10. The chef actually went round the tables asking if you were enjoying your meal and having a bit of a chat with...

Had the 5 course taster menu and the food and service was excellent, fantastic value for money. We have been lots of times and never been disappointed.

Cadre très sympa, calme. le personnel est très agréable, et un serveur nous as fait la surprise de parler en...

Average. Was expecting better. The king prawn tempura lalacked seating, the goats cheese was with an uninspiring salad. The sea bass was tiny.... I know they are not fat at this time of year but ong how small could you get and served with another...

My son and I visited on a Saturday evening and had a great experience. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly and the owner even popped over for a chat. The sea bass Cesar salad was delicious as was the lamb. We had not been in...

Angel gave us a lovely welcome followed by lots of chat. She is a natural at engaging all the guests. We had 3 courses each wine and a wee cocktail. Perfect food great choice. Fin who served drinks was also a delight. I've booked my...

The Red Onion has been one of my favourite restaurants - so much so I've been treated to a few gift vouchers for there. Unfortunately our most recent visit just wasn't very good. The starters were bland and lacked flavour - the french onion soup...