Smile Cafe Central in Glasgow City

WoW!! The food is amazing here! I visited the restaurant with my husband and friends on a Sunday, a few weeks ago. I normally don't bother doing reviews but l feel this place deserves one - for good reasons! I ordered the onion badgi as a starter, it was delicious. The shredded onion was fried to a crisp perfection in a light tasty batter. My main was an authentic land bhona with mushroom rice and garlic rice. The lamb was tender and juicy, flaking with a fork..... yummy! Will definitely make this a regular haunt if wanting a fantastic curry in Glasgow 😄

1st time in the restraunt and it was a very enjoyable experience . The food was so tasty and for lunch the portions were perfect lovely decor throughout and very pleasant staff can’t wait to go back 10/10

Food was superb. Chicken 65 and fish pakora starters. Lamb and chicken with mains was fantastic. Bread was also great. Friendly staff and great service, all at reasonable prices.

How I wanted to give them a positive review. They are deserving of it if your only prerequisite is that the food is lovely. And it was. There was little to complain about the food. Or even the staff interaction. They were pleasant. It was everything else that was the problem. The restaurant was quiet with only a few other diners so we were the biggest party of 16. We expect that service might be slower. But not deathly slow. 5.45. We arrived for a family members birthday and drink orders are taken. At approximately 6pm they take the order for starters. An odd way of doing it. But we’ll see how that pans out. 6.20. The starters begin to arrive. Not in any great haste. By the time the last person, who was the birthday boy got his starter almost everyone else has finished eating theirs. And then it unravels. Drink orders for the rest of the evening are chaotic. They get one drink at a time while others are waving to add theirs. At the same table. 7pm. I finally ask the question that my increasingly unsettled companions have been muttering for a while now. When are they going to take the mains order? He quickly whips out his notepad and starts writing them down. An hour passes. They deliver some spiced onions, presumably to deflect from the fact that the mains are still in the making. 7.45pm I enquire politely about our food as it’s been two hours since we arrived. He tells me it’s ready to come out. 25 minutes pass. A couple of my relatives have other places to be and trains to catch. They’re becoming nervous. 8.10pm. The mains begin to arrive. But with no coordination. Glasses are now empty. Cutlery has not been replaced. The mains come 2 at a time as if they’re coming off a conveyor belt. The naan and the rice are nowhere in sight. The mains continue to come over the course of another 15 minutes. Then a few rices arrive. Then 2 naans. Then some more rice. I’ve still not even had my main yet. Everybody else is now sharing their small rices and naans before some more arrive. By this point we don’t know if we’ve had everything else or not. But we’re past caring. I eat half a naan while waiting. 8.30. They ask me if I’m waiting on a curry. I’m waiting on a biryani. It is sent out five minutes later. On its own. I had also ordered some fries but they’re nowhere in sight. So I tuck into the biryani. Half way through it the biryani sauce arrives. Then when everyone else is finished and I’m on the last few mouthfuls the fries finally arrive. You can imagine the fear when they offered us the desert menu. Other issues included promising my cousin European options for the three people who can’t or don’t eat spicy food. They failed to provide that. The serving staff were patient because we were slowly becoming a bit tetchy and they never lost face with us. The food, erratic as it was is lovely but the service is the worst I’ve ever experienced. They refused to deduct anything for the poor service and even tried to conceal the previously paid £90 deposit from the bill so we were calculating it at a higher amount. They used the large table as an excuse. We were split into 3 tables along the wall and would have been happy to be taken as such. There were few other diners in so it’s a poor excuse for a four hour dining experience of 2 courses. And yes it was 9.40 before we managed to escape after even the bill seemed to be getting drafter in via Amazon next day prime. They didn’t seem to acknowledge the mess of the service. I did at one point ask if they were short staffed and was assured they were not. They gave two people a 20 percent off voucher for next time. Sorry guys. There won’t be a next time. As beautiful as your food was, it was massively distracted by how long we had to wait and how disjointed it was. I don’t know how you expected anyone to eat their main dish without the rice or cutlery. We’re not savages.

Outstanding place, extremely warm welcome and fabulous food.

Visited here this evening and would highly recommend.Food was excellent and all staff were friendly efficient and helpful . Well worth a visit.

Food was good. Their complimentary lentil soup was amazing.

Most delicious and mouthwatering briany I have ever had in Scotland

Great Indian food and top service. However, the ambience, somewhat hidden and only accessible through a narrow staircase down to the basement, wasn't quite up to par.

I came here to have dinner and ordered a butter chicken. After quite a long wait (about 20 minutes for one dish!) I was given a butter chicken that wasn’t very…buttery. I was dining alone and ordered 1 course and for such a long wait I honestly expected better. The food wasn’t bad but it didn’t blow me away and the service was sluggish for a Monday night where the restaurant was practically empty. 2 stars.

I cannot express how amazing the food was in here!! We ordered from the tapas menu, 3 dishes each for 2 people and there was plenty of food…we even took some home! The staff are very attentive and honestly this is one of the best Indian restaurants I’ve been to in a long time. We met 2 couples on our way in who were leaving and everyone of them raved about how good it was and they weren’t wrong…if you’re ever near here PLEASE make a point of going in you won’t be disappointed.

Service and food was 10/10.. very authentic flavours and presentation.. will be returning for the lamb on the bone alone and the lentil soup appetiser (they need to bottle that stuff and sell it in the tub loads) .. just opened a short while ago.

Delicious food, and atmosphere so good forgot to take pictures. Good service for large party of 8. The fried Ice cream was certainly interesting. Would visit again

This is NOT glassy central. Different owners, food is significantly worse. Service was good, but food was way overpriced and terrible. £4.50 for a tiny scoop of rice, literally 2 mouthfuls. Came when it was still glassy central, owners were passionate, cared about their food. Green gates just seems like a scammers, buying glassy central's reviews, increasing the price, and service terrible food. Why was the saag so sweet like candy? The only reason review is 2 stars is the complimentary espresso cups worth of soup they gave us at the start, which was ok. What a shame. Wish Glassy Central was still around, the food and owners were amazing then.

I had the pleasure of dining at Green Gates Sauchiehall Street, and it was a treat to my taste buds. I tried the South Indian Garlic Chilli King Prawn, which had the perfect balance of heat and flavor, the Chicken Tikka, which was tender and packed with spices, and even their Beef Burger, which was juicy and satisfying with a unique twist. While enjoying this incredible meal, I remembered I needed to send money back home. Using Remit Choice, I managed to complete the transaction quickly and without any hassle—all from my phone. It was amazing to sort out such an important task while enjoying top-notch food. If you’re looking for delicious dishes and a place where you can relax and handle life’s priorities, Green Gates Sauchiehall Street is definitely worth a visit

Amazing food and the staff are so friendly. Highly recommend

First time in this restaurant...food amazing....service outstanding....Best Indian food I have had in a long time...would highly recommend ..First class ..👌👌👌👌

Food was just wonderful! Amazing staff!

First visit to this restaurant last night and defo won’t be the last , food was delish 👌🏼we ordered tapas and every dish was amazing Fab food & fab prices ⭐️

Had a great meal - loved getting to try a bit of everything with the tapas menu. I really loved the paneer tikka and my boyfriend loved the lamb chops. Staff were so friendly and attentive and the restaurant is in a great location, close to lots of bars. Will definitely be back.

Food was amazing staff are lovely and very helpful in choosing the right food definitely will go back

Super food, the Paneer Tikka was huge and delicious especially with a chasni sauce, bread and rice! Will definitely be back! Gorgeous black chickpea soup as a complimentary apetiser too 😋 Great value, lovely people.

One of the best experience in the town and food is really very good.

Green Gates has elevated its game since the rebrand! The tandoori platter is a perfect starter, the butter chicken is rich and flavorful, and the grilled meats with naan are a match made in heaven. Every main course is packed with authentic, delicious flavors. A must-visit for amazing food every time!

We started with starters and then moved to mains. All things served was amazing and nicely served . Staff was nice and professionally trained . Had a wonderful time spent there.

This is no longer Glassay Central but they are still taking bookings as the Glassay Poor service poor portions and poor food the chicken panorama was like chicken strips with no coating Staff were rude

Absolutely delicious food and great service. They have a well priced menu and a good variety to choose from, l would highly recommend. The service is really a standout and the team are very friendly…

If you’re looking for a place that offers a memorable dining experience with standout dishes, attentive service, and a great atmosphere, Green Gates is a must-try. It’s a place where you can indulge in creative, flavorful food without sacrificing the comfort of homey, well-executed classics. Whether you’re a local or visiting, it’s an experience that shouldn’t be missed.

Amazing service with nice curries. Very light atmosphere, lively service.

I had an amazing experience at Green Gates Restaurant. I would like to extend my gratitude to Rahul, who provided exceptionally professional and attentive service. His dedication truly enhanced our dining experience. Thank you, Rahul!😊

An authentic Indian restaurant with excellent food options and varieties. Food is excellent and staff is very nice. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy best Indian food.

Very great environment and friendly staff combined with taste, Hop in and get experience.

If you missing Indian authentic food must try .. you won’t regret it…. Nice ambiance, fresh yummy food & welcoming staff with always smile on face❤️

I used to visit 3–4 times a week when it was Glassy Central, but since becoming Green Gates, the food has become absolutely fantastic! Best Starter: The tandoori platter is smoky and tender. Best Curry: The butter chicken is rich and perfectly spiced. Grill & Naan: Juicy grilled meats paired with soft, buttery naan. Main Course: Authentic flavors in every dish, vegetarian or meat. Everything is now super delicious and a must-try! Highly recommended!

Nice restaurant and really good service I have visited lot of time this restaurant and I really enjoyed food

Outstanding food pakora was the best and we were given a taste of there mushroom soup wow 👌 second visit here and defo would return

I visited to restaurant with family the atmosphere was so good chill.the food was excellent specially pakora and chilli garlic chicken was so delicious we love it.we will visit soon.

I was dissatisfied and disappointed with our visit on Thurs, 24 Oct. Pleasant enough welcome, but downwards spiral afterwards. We shared a veg pakora starter, which was edible, but 'heavy'. I had the chicken tikka, which had a strange texture to it. Discovering a bone in what was supposedly pieces of chicken breast was the final straw. I described both problems to the waiter when he enquired why I left 80-90%of it. Wasn't bothered! Room was cold and atmosphere to match. Won't return.

First time here today! The place is beautiful, really cool decor and very attentive helpful staff. The menu was great so many options to chose from! We did had a few mishaps with our order but that was quickly solved and it was very tasty. We will definitely be back again in the future ☺️

Awesome food , best service and beautiful place!! One of the best Indian restaurant.! Go for it!!

Not great! Too salty and just very average which isn’t good enough these days!

What a spot, great food served fresh and prepared as you request have the hadiwalla ghost! Mutton served perfectly and moist! Nan breads the size of your head x2 and great Tawa!!

A meal before going to the theatre. Three courses for £13.99. Chicken pakora starter, South Indian Garlic Chilli Chicken main and vanilla ice cream with strawberry sauce to finish. Food was very tasty, portions were a bit on the small side but can't complain for the price. Excellent service, I would recommend. I will certainly be back. 5 Stars.

My second visit since I discovered this restaurant. Excellent once again.

Just been here after a while food is very authentic Indian style and the lamb chops was top notch. New management introduced new items and that gives wide range of lamb dishes and all this was very authentic. Will definitely visit soon. Best Indian food in city heart of glasgow.

Changed owners to green gates and has went downhill. Pakora was dry, chasni was more like sweet n sour compared to before. The South Indian garlic chilli chicken was more like spicy tomato chicken and the Naan was alright. Disappointing

Most dissapointed last night. I had booked a table for my anniversary and when we arrived it was shut due to refurbishment. They didn't even contact us to let us know. Was looking forward to it as well. Poor management and and customer service 😡

Best Indian food I’ve had. The service was so good too. I am vegan and they made sure everything was okay for me to eat 😊 would recommend and definitely eat there again and again and again!

Delicious and traditional taste. I really enjoyed with my family. My kid also liked the food especially butter naan and chatani..

Primera visita aquí hoy después de buscar en Google en algún lugar cerca de la cita posterior. ¡Viajaría 1.000 millas por un café como este! Es tan raro encontrar exactamente mi gusto y esto fue todo. Tenía un brunch - tipo croissant con mozzarella y albahaca que también era excelente. Lugar tranquilo con mucho espacio entre asientos. Definitivamente volveré. ¡A menudo!

This is one of the best indian food I have ever had, and I have been to a lot of indian restaurants all over UK and Europe. Most of all, this is the first time I felt understood when I asked to make the dish a little bit hotter. My fellow traveller commented that this was as hot as he remembered it from India.

Booked in for lunch on Friday afternoon. Food was great. Service was friendly and attentive. This was my 2nd visit to glassy central…will certainly be back again. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

Hidden gem 💎 Fantastic service,friendly staff.Excellent food,great prices.Top class

Este es un alegre café italiano - temático que visitamos tres veces durante nuestra estancia en Glasgow. Es un gran lugar para el desayuno - las tostadas y el excelente café son particularmente recomendables.

Amazing restaurant. 100% recommended. Very friendly and understanding staff. Food was bit sweet but they make adjustments for us. Overall I and my family loved it. 🫶🏻

I had a disappointing experience at Glassy Central. The food was overly sweet and tasted artificial, almost like it came straight from a packet. The ambiance was just as off-putting, with weird fake marble and tacky velvet everywhere. The overall vibe was uncomfortable, and the service was slow and incompetent.

In my experience one of the worst Indian places I’ve ever eaten at, no idea where the 4.7 rating is coming from. We were intrigued by the glowing reviews and decided to give it a try despite the odd, mismatched interior design and the fact that it’s located in a basement. As for the food, one of us ordered a standard meal that included a salad, which was quite ridiculous. The "salad" consisted of a few pieces of lettuce, some raw red onions, and a single slice of tomato - not even some dressing. The other person opted for the menu deal, but it really wasn’t worth it. The chicken tikka masala sauce was overwhelmingly sweet and didn't have any of the rich tomato flavor you’d expect. It tasted nothing like what we were hoping for. The dessert was also a joke: one sad scoop of cheap vanilla ice cream, without any sauce or whipped cream as shown in the pictures outside. The only good thing from all the food was the starter, the pakora was nice. Overall, a huge disappointment for us personally. We would never come back.

Little gem food outstanding and very cheap

The food was very nice! Good price, and the quantity was just right.

Firstly, lack of ambiance. Too many different colours in restaurant,felt like eating in a night club. Chili chicken was good and plus halumi pakora was good too. I felt staff was not very knowledgeable. My partner felt being judged as she asked to make food mild. Few SOP training will help.

If you like mirrored walls, slightly too low pink velvet seats, and being underground whilst being served by staff who seem to hate their job then this is the place for you. Bonus there is a tv on every wall. Food has too much sugar and colouring

Really nice meal. The 3-course meal (pakora, main course, rice or naan or garlic naan, a little bowl of vanilla ice cream) at £13.95 is a good deal, though mains selection is limited compared to the entire menu. Quick, friendly service but a few language barrier hiccups.

What a gem!! The food was amazing. So tasty and best I've ever had. Home made sauces were to die for. Really good value for money too. If you are ever in Glasgow you really have to eat here.

Servicio lento en el desayuno y todo lo que pedimos fue huevos y crossaint Huevos no eran comestibles como pequeños guijarros. Más allá de mí cómo este lugar puede conseguir 4. 5 en tripadvisor

Excellent Indian food. The rice portion was small but the naan and dishes were tasty and good portions!

Went today for lunch a little disappointing got popadoms no onion spices asked for sauce for my ice cream never got any so all in all a little disappointing but hay ho give it an other try and see what transpires.

Went there this evening - 16/07/24 - highly recommended, great service, great food 👍

We were looking for a restaurant for a late dinner (around 21h30). Although most restaurants were already closing at this time, Glassy central warmly welcomed us. We were with 3 persons and on advise of the waiter we took the glassy gill and one curry to share. The food did not disappoint and was delicious. I would definitely recommend this place!

Amazing value.great food and service

Great find, not long opened with great value food deals. Staff very pleasant, food good and decor quite upbeat, will say the music is a bit naff but will definitely return

I visited 2 times in the restaurant during my Scotland trip. I totally found Indian base taste, nice service , cooperative staff, and familiar atmosphere. I would like to recommend this place want to taste Indian food.

Everything was great down to the last detail!

Great service, beautiful atmosphere, definitely recommend this restaurant and would come again.

Really nice atmosphere and food was excellent

Me alegro de haberme topado con este lugar de camino al Teatro Kings, ¡todo es perfecto! El lugar en sí, la decoración, la música, el personal amable, el agua del grifo ya fría en la nevera, los precios razonables y la comida. Tomé una focaccia vegetal y sopa, es muy posiblemente la mejor sopa de hongos que he tomado en mi vida! Si hubiera tenido más tiempo, sin duda me habría quedado a tomar café y pastel también... la próxima vez que esté en Glasgow, volveré.

Really nice food and service last night, thank you. And not one, but two types of Cobra on tap. Brilliant! Highly recommended.

Great service and food lunch menu nice calm

First time eating here before going to kings theatre and was impressed. Food was lovely and very well priced. Would definitely recommend.

We were looking for a restaurant close to Kings theatre so we checked the reviews of those nearby... and Glassy rated highly so thought we would give it a go' and we werent disappointed ... the food was lovely' the staff were great' as was the surroundings. .. we will definitely go back

Food was delicious and friendly staff 😋 👌

visited here today with friend luch was beautiful had veg pakora lamb boona with nan extra garlic chips & ice cream friend had veg pakora chicken boona with rice & ice cream 1 fresh orange n lomonade & 1 can irn bru all came to only £25 odd & every mouthful was delicious meat very tender if youve not been id advise you get along & try its a wee hidden gem xx

Food was amazing Staff were lovely Will be going back

It was awesome. The staff was very good, and the taste was also great. Loved it..

Had the 3 course deal and it was delicious. Highly recommend

Inconspicuous from the street, but worth a look. Interesting atmosphere and really good food!

I had a great time at Glassy Central. In comfortable surroundings. The food was very tasty, asalways, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. And it's reasonably priced.

Very nice place. Owner was extremely friendly. Great food. Very good and original vegetarian and vegan dishes

Food was amazing. My south infian garlic chilli and the wife's chkn chasni both superb. Very reasonable priced. Cannot fault service or staff at all. We will be back. Very quiet that's why theb3 stars. But lovely inside.

First visit. The food was outstanding. Lots of vegetarian options. Staff were great decor is great. Will definitely be back.

Precioso café local con auténtica comida y bebidas italianas. Tenía el rollo de tocino más delicioso en el rollo más ligero y sabroso que obviamente estaba recién horneado. Croissant igualmente delicioso y café de calidad excepcional. El servicio fue eficiente y amable y fue un punto culminante de nuestra visita!

Went in for lunch with my daughter , had never been there nor had she . What a pleasant surprise first class Indian food at very modest prices . I can’t wait to get back .

4 of us went for lunch great prices food was nice and definitely value for money

The decor is a little confused, but does nothing to detract from the excellent food. The menu is a little different, and my tandoori king prawns were absolutely superb. My eating companion we t gor the tandoori lamb chops which were not only plentiful but also e collect. I could write volumes explaining the differences between this and other similar venues, but just go and try it for yourself. You won't regret it.

Stumbled on to this place . Wished we would have seen it sooner. Our meals were beautiful, Staff couldn't do enough for you, nothing was a bother. Prices were brilliant for lunch menu, great size potions of food served .Will definitely be back soon.

Would have been nice to know before getting there it isn't accessible access, I get old buildings can't be retrofitted economically but a wee note on the website to say access via steep stairs. Food was nice enough but quite light portions.

Glassy Central is a fantastic find! The food is exceptional, prepared with fresh ingredients and served beautifully. The staff are welcoming and attentive. The ambience is cozy yet modern. Highly recommended for a memorable dining experience!

Nice mirror spots. Owner is super nice and helpful. Food is excellent. We were surprised. Recommend it to everyone

Perfect! Wonderfull Indian food. Very helpfull staf.

Lovely food great service will be back again xx

Found this cosy and small cafe by chance while wandering during my first month in Glasgow. Can't say anything about pizzas or cakes, but I've been served a superb latte.