Sylvan in Glasgow City

Fabulous destination - great, friendly staff and delicious food and wine. Will return

Tasty enough food but why present it as starters and mains when really it’s more tapas style? Not everyone is willing to share their plate. Some of the prices bit ridiculous for a « small plate ». £3.5 for one piece of flatbread? Wine list very dense and layered in a odd way, making it difficult to find the prices per glass/bottle. However nice interior and good service. But too expensive for veggie food.

Lovingly prepared delicious vegetarian small plates packed with flavour. We didn't have any wine but impressed by the extensive selection available. The service was friendly and efficient. Tasty Low alcohol beer available on draft which was a bonus. Very accommodating to specific dietary requirements.

The service was lovely and the food was stunning. Really reasonably priced too. We’d come from Manchester for a weekend away and this really made the trip special. The broccoli being my personal favourite!

We've been meaning to try Sylvan for many years due to its great reviews and because it has so many vegan options. It was packed on Friday night so we had a late table. Service was lacklustre from the start, probably because it was so busy. We hadn't anticipated the prices, it was eyewatering! When seated we took a look at the wine list, the cheapest bottle of red was £36 and they went up from there, we stuck to beer and water. We had to ask about how the menu worked (prices were main dish prices - £15 for broccoli - but turns out they are side dishes). We were recommend 6 dishes for 4 which turned out to be more than needed. The food was average, perhaps our expectations for a £12 bowl of green beans in tomato sauce were higher than they could deliver? Some dishes were unbearably spicy, it would have been good to mark this on the menu as 2 of our table are spice intolerant and we wouldn't have ordered these options if we'd known. Rice pudding is the vegan dessert option which is far too heavy after so much food. To finish off the coffee was the worst I've had in a long time. Came to £120 for 4 including a small tip (which wasnt really earned). We won't come back, much better vegan options in Glasgow at prices Glaswegians can afford.

Stunning food, really delicious. The smoked tomato was particularly tasty.

Superb vegetarian small plates, good value, excellent wine list and cocktails. Friendly people and a big, airy dining room. Perfect!

Really loved having food here. Pleasure to get so much great veggie food and creative too. 3 of the dishes we wanted to try were unavailable by 8.15pm which was disappointing but the smoked tomato and yogurt dish was exceptionally good and the beans with tomatoes also. Loved the flatbread and padron peppers. Wasn't such a fan of the broccoli with pepper sauce, a bit overwhelming compared to the really well judged flavours of all the other food. Staff were lovely. Highly recommended.

Really great service and just next level vegetarian and vegan food. The tofu was great and the polenta and mushrooms are my favourite. Took recommendations from the staff on the wine and it was really worth it. Both were excellent.

Very good dishes and many vegetarian options.

We decided to go to this restaurant because of the Google reviews and it certainly deserves them! We didn't know what to choose and they helped us choose, a great success, we shared four dishes and left satisfied and happy, everything was very delicious and very friendly! Very good value for money.

This gem in the West End is a real joy for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike, tired of the burger at the pub or fish and chips, here you can find a refined environment with attention to the smallest details. The menu offers interesting dishes all based on vegetables or cheeses, these are not banal dishes and I think that the menu changes depending on the season, this is also a factor of attention to the food and the customer. The staff is very attentive and the service was fast. Special mention for the wine list, they have lots of really interesting proposals. Not cheap but can definitely be worth it. I loved it!

Some of the best vegetarian food I have ever tasted. Wow. Also beautiful restaurant and nice vibe all around.

Our server Rowan was an absolute joy!! Beautiful restaurant with a gorgeous atmosphere and even better food. We ordered about twice as much as we could eat (with plenty of pre-warning from our waiter haha) and seriously loved every mouthful. If you have to try one dish, please let it be the Baba Ganoush!!!!

Been a few times before for food but visited tonight just for some wine. Such a lovely setting and a fantastic wine list. The manager (?) was so helpful and patient with us choosing our drinks. Lucky to have somewhere like this in Glasgow

All members of staff we dealt with were great, attentive without being disruptive. Food was excellent, as were the cocktails. It has a nice relaxing atmosphere, even though it was reasonably busy it wasn't noisy. Sylvan was recommended to us by a friend, and we'll definitely be passing the recommendation to others who are in the area.

Great little gen this, nice drinks, lovely staff and a real eclectic set off small plates to eat. The only thing that let it down for me was the food options, I like veggie food - but stay away from dairy etc.

Just a brilliant place. The food is unbelievably good and diverse from usual vegetarian options.

The dishes could potentially be very good, but the extreme amount of salt and oil makes everything taste similar. Didn’t use to be like this a few years back.

Excellent variety of vegetarian small plates. We ordered 12 dishes for a party of 6 which ended up being too much, however each plate held its own and was enjoyable in its own way. The server, although friendly, messed our order up completely and we were only given half of the things we ordered, plus some random other things added in there. They apologised for the mistake and this did not affect our evening. The drinks selection was strong with relatively cheap beer and some creative cocktails (the amaretto sour was delicious!). Overall, it’s a good spot, especially for vegetarians, but expect to pay quite a lot.

Very cool vibe to this vegetarian restaurant! Service and food was fabulous! Highly recommend!

Came for dinner. Had the padron peppers, chicory salad, bean sprouts and smoked tomatoes. Plenty of food, I eat a lot so 4 dishes really filled me up. Food was excellent, delicious flavours and well presented. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere and setting with plenty of seating, catering to plenty of drop ins. Smoked tomatoes were a standout dish which mixes lightly smoked fresh tomatoes with a creamy yoghurt sauce. Had a broad selection of wines available. Had the Fabrizio Vella, Nero d'Avola from Sicily which was great.

I've been to Sylvan numerous times for lunch and dinner over the past couple of years. The staff are professional and friendly, and the service is fast. The food is very delicious and beautifully presented. I have coeliac: they have excellent provision for gluten-free diets. The small plates are not that small - they are generous portions and each dish is enough for two to share. The interior is spacious and cosy at the same time, with natural wood furnishings, comfy banquettes and seats, and contemporary glass light fixtures. A great location for the West End and Charing X end of town. Now, if only it had a courtyard garden...

Superb on all counts. I wish they had a cookbook!

A very pretty restaurant with lovely staff. They change menus often so I was a little bit disappointed that I didn’t find what I wanted on the menu that day. I like the creativity they have put into the dishes. Food was on the heavy side, too salty and oily for me.

It’s my favourite restaurant in Glasgow and I’m not even a veggie. The food here is incredible and the wine is super tasty.

So we are not from Glasgow. We checked the time of the restaurant and we found they close at 11. We went at 9 pm and they told us the kitchen is closed.. the next day we called at 3:40 pm and we booked a table just to make sure we get a table, we told them we are coming in 15 minutes.. we arrived on time. And they said they serving drinks only as the kitchen is closed.. we called 15 min earlier and when we asked for the table they did not pass that information to us. I was disappointed and honestly unhappy with the attitude.. they shouldn’t assume everyone knows when kitchen open and close .. if you tell me you are open I assume the kitchen is open .. I understand kitchen closes an hour before the restaurant does .

Unreal food here, every dish sampled was sublime and service was laidback but efficient so couldn't ask for more. Can't wait to go back

Ate here. Medium sized, modern, vegetarian restaurant with a busy buzzy friendly atmosphere. Service was friendly and efficient. Food was excellent, truly very delicious. Price was reasonable. Would definatley go back again.

This was our first time visiting after a friend recommended. It looks very unassuming on the outside but once you go in, wow! It’s big and airy inside with great atmosphere and well spaced out tables. There was a nice mix of customers from relaxed groups to people on date night. The service was outstanding as was the food. The menus are plain-speaking and don’t elaborate on ingredients or how it will be presented - but who really needs that? when the food arrives, it speaks for itself. We’ll definitely be back to sample some more dishes soon.

Good food, good service and a good location. All vegetarian. There were several very good dishes and my favorite was the cashews with seaweed salt. Quite the combination.

We had heard really good things about Sylvan. Unfortunately we did not think it lived up to the expectations. Every dish we ordered was very heavy and rich and there was no light or fresh counterpart. The yoghurt with smoked tomatoes was extremely salty (they added salt to the yoghurt too). I also think serving rice with these kind of dishes is a bit odd. Waiters were nice and atmosphere was good but I would not go back.

Amazing meals, fresh and vibrant. Lovely staff, very attentive and friendly, helped make a warm and inviting atmosphere. Will be coming back!

This was an absolute gem of a vegetarian place. Great beers (loved the peach lager), food was top notch- I'd suggest sharing plates- and the ambience was just about perfect with the right level of background music that you could chat easily but we're not exposed to other people's conversations. Highly recommended.

Food was delicious, really beautifully cooked and packed with taste. Babaganoush, rice pudding and the chickory & orange salad were stand out! Service excellent, very professional staff. Could display some soft drink options on drinks menu but staff explained the options. One of the most consistently great places to eat for vegetarians and vegans, thank you!

Very nice experience at the place! The chicory salad with hazelnuts was unique and the vegan polenta came with lots of mushroom! Probably the mushroom was on the salty side but that was offset by the plain polenta. Definitely worth the try! I wish their babaganoush was vegan! Traditionally babaganoush does not need yoghurt in it!

I was in with a group of friends (mostly non-veggies) and we all agreed there was great food, service and vibe. I've already told other friends about Sylvan and I anticipate becoming a regular.

Absolutely excellent. A real pleasure

Excellent food and cocktails. Service was attentive and helpful

Incredible place!! Staff were lovely, friendly and attentive, beautiful setting and great atmosphere. The food was absolutely stunning. We shared 4 mains, a flatbread and pudding between two and were full and very satisfied. The polenta and mushrooms and the tofu and tomato with seaweed were particularly delicious, the goats cheese was also amazing. The drinks were great too, we had sparkling red and cocktails. Would recommend to everyone interested in delicious flavours and textures. Will be back!!

Amazing food, the roast pears with fried bread and Stilton custard was like nothing I’ve ever had before. The service was also brilliant, especially the tall waiter wearing a gilet (on Saturday 23rd March eve) - was very accommodating. Also it was so cheap! £20 between two people for four dishes (big portions) and a drink each. There was some more expensive wine on the menu but you don’t have to spend a lot if you don’t want to.

Had such a lovely evening here, perfect for a date night and large groups as it is a tapas style restaurant. Didn't get any photos of the food because it was too good to not eat straight away. The menu is limited, but all options are vegetarian with many of vegan dishes also. As a meat-eater myself I was impressed that it didn't feel lacking. The staff are so attentive and friendly, they really added to the dining experience.

The smoked tomatoes with yogurt are insanely delicious, one of the best dishes I’ve ever tried. Top marks too to the margarita. Staff are lovely and the space is terrific. Great place!

reaaallly delicious, a fantastic fusion of flavours, great sharing dishes. Staff were fantastic, the atmosphere was great. Highly recommend

It was a fabulous meal with really good service

What a meal! One of my new favourite restaurants , so much flavour in every dish, unique flavours and an overall 10/10 restaurant. A must visit for glasgow foodies. Also very reasonable price for quality of food. :)

Small plates, high price tag (£12 each, £66 for a bottle of ok wine). Flavours were interesting but far too oily and heavy. All served cold! Another weird thing is the layout of the place ... The room is spacious but it is packing tiny tables all along the walls! I wouldn't recommend.

Sylvan is a great ambassador for vegetarian restaurants. The food is deliciously imaginative , the staff are friendly and the ambience is warm and relaxed. They also have an interesting selection of biodynamic wines.

Had a great meal and staff were spot on.

Small menu so didn't take long to choose. The food was delicious

Whilst the dishes we had were nice, they weren't particularly special. Some were overly flavoured (polenta and mushrooms), with a lot of umami type rich flavours. However there were no choices on the menu that were particularly filling or substantial, so even with lots of small plates to share, it just felt something was lacking- some protein or carbs maybe....though we did have both rice and flatbread. Overall, I thought its nice, but I wouldn't go back. I suspect its reputation and busyness are more through popularity and character than substance

Excellent. Such great tasting food. So many gluten free options it didn't feel you were missing out which can be quite common for vegetarian food. Great variations of flavours with standard in season vegetables. Such clever and tasty combinations. Only thing I couldn't recommend is the cauliflower and the restaurant felt quite cold which was a shame. The wine list is also very good as well, if a little on the expensive side.

Staggeringly good food, great list of natural wines and fantastic service. A true gem.

Tastebuds delight!!!! And you can buy the wine you’ve been drinking to go. Don’t you dare to miss flatbread!

Well, we’ll, so disappointed. Reheats, sweet and sour potatoes not even fresh, rice cold waiting for the broccoli. Everything in plastic containers, ready to reheat yuk. Also establishment dirty. Reheated slops Will never go back. I’ve eaten in plenty of vegetarian places in Glasgow , no wonder there’s no set menu

I have been a vegetarian for 45 years & lacto-vegetarian for 5. What an utter delight to eat somewhere that cooks interesting & really yummy vegetarian & vegan food using nuts & vegetables (without it following the current boring trend of mimicking meat dishes & using processed meat substitutes which I hate). The babaganoush, mushroom & polenta & the chicory salad were all amazing & I would highly recommend them all. Amazing choice of unusual & tasty wines too. Will definitely go again when I’m visiting Glasgow

Wonderful food and excellent service. Especially loved the Smoky Babaganoush and the pears with blue cheese custard. The Nero Davola and Malbec were good too. Food portions are larger than expected for Tapas style and felt very full on 4 dishes. Great value.

This is a very nice place. It has a relaxed vibe and some Springsteen memorabilia too. The food is perhaps a bit pricey but the portions are extremely generous, so just order fewer plates. The polenta with mushrooms is a standout dish, and the tofu and spinach is really tasty. Another reviewer has taken some photos of those plates below. Recommended.

After hearing lots of great reviews from friends on Instagram my girlfriend and I decided to give it a try . Overall we were fairly pleased although there were one or two dishes we did not enjoy. The decor in the restaurant was lovely with beautiful wooden elements and a bar . The staff were friendly although I would say they could have been more informative . The food was medium plates so we had five in total with three good and two not so good. The almond baba ganoush was very tasty and I would recommend it however we only found out after that it was non vegan which is not a problem for me but my partner has dairy issues so we should have been advised this as standard baba ganoush is usually vegan. The sweet and hot potatoes were excellent so I highly recommend them. The bean sprouts with chilli and pickle were also delightful with a beautiful texture and taste . The green beans with tomato was unfortunately not great as the spices caused an accrid aftertaste which is a shame. Finally we went for mushrooms and polenta which had a lovely balance of texture but were both very salty so we struggled to finish. Overall we enjoyed our experience here and would recommend but we will definitely ask more questions and do our research on what works.

Food was good but the broccoli and beans sprouts were far too spicy. Overall enjoyable meal but need to tone down the spice.

stunning. was in a group of 6 so we ordered almost everything on the menu and got to try it all and left very full. portions are well sized for the price. not a big drinker but the orange wine we had was lovely and it's definitely catered to people who like unique wine. will be back

Just discovered this place, food was fantastic. Baba ghanoush to die for, great cheeses and wine. Rice pudding also excellent. Service perfect.

The food was delicious, I love it when I find amazing vegetarian and vegan food which shows that the chefs have a lot of imagination and create incredible combinations with simple ingredients. The staff was lovely too: friendly, professional and always attentive. Can’t wait to go back!

Easily some of the best food I’ve ever eaten - it’s that good. I tell everyone visiting Glasgow to eat here. Everything tastes incredible - it’s all generous, delicious sharing plates - I wanted to order the entire menu - this was my 2nd visit. Also great cocktails and wine list, staff are polite, attentive and service is immaculate.

Vegetarian and visited Sylvan after reading a review in Scotsman Newspaper. Their review was accurate. Food was nice but nothing special small plates of food. Friday evening 18.30 and not terrible busy. Large selection of wines ideal place to share wine and food with friends but don't expect big portions of food.

First time for dinner which was wonderfully tasty. Lovely staff and interior.

Definitely one of the best meals we've had in Glasgow for some time and that's no mean feat!

2nd visit. Lovely interesting vegetarian menu. There were a few unavailable options by 8pm but they offered alternatives which were delicious. Beautifully presented and imaginative dishes. Very good service and great wine list. Nice ambiance too.

Incredible dishes in a great space. Highly recommend.

It’s okay and that’s it. I don’t really recommend taking the fried goat cheese and the roast pears together since both of the 2 dishes are of heavy rich texture and you will be quite full in the end. I feel I almost cannot take anything more in the end of fried goat cheese, and I don’t really want to eat the pears at all. Finally, I finished half of the roast pears. Also, the dessert coconut rice pudding is a hot and creamy one, not giving me any refreshment but just strengthen the greasy feeling. It’s worth noting that their dessert white wine is great and gives me some fresh notes. They put everything together, making it not a clear starter/main dishes/dessert, in that way I’m feeling I’m in a rush to finish everything.. The price is reasonable and staffs are helpful, but I think I will try other combinations since this time I wasn’t quite impressed by it. These dishes could be good if served as single dish, but the combination of them is not okay for me.

Every dish was amazing and the service was friendly! I particularly loved the padron peppers, chicory salad with hazelnuts and the rice pudding with cherries.

Such a great place with a cosy, buzzy atmosphere and absolutely delicious vegetarian food. The servers are great too, one took a lot of care to figure out which wines were sulphite free for me.

Everything was delicious and the service was attentive. Really nice atmosphere! Thank you

Lovely food and lovely service!

Came for a light lunch, food came quickly and tap water was offered on entrance. The leek tart was light but filling at the same time and had a nice herby taste. My date had a chopped salad and was equally delighted with her dish. Side was also good and everything was good value. Staff did not rush us at any time and allowed us to relax and converse for over an hour. Really enjoyed the atmosphere, with good music in the background.

What a great place. Every single dish was beyond delicious. Lovely service as well. We thoroughly enjoyed dining here and will most certainly be back!

Really unique place with great food

Amazing food. Poor service. Slow service on a non-busy Tuesday night, got our orders wrong, didn’t explain anything about the food or drink despite super interesting menus. Ordering took ages and then, in our opinion, the small plates were not considered in the order they came out at all. 8 plates came very quickly after each other with no time to appreciate a couple at a time. The hot ones came out first and the cold salad came out after. Could have been a really thoughtful and curated experience but wasn’t at all. The dishes were all so tasty but we felt we had to rush to eat the hot ones whilst they were still hot and then ended on the salad which wasn’t the best. The pear and Stilton dish was to die for! Would return and would recommend, but really wished our evening had been made more enjoyable with good, friendly service.

Currently my favourite restaurant in Glasgow having been several times now. The food, drinks and vibes are just perfect. I’m a veg forward omnivore so I adore restaurants like this that have veggie menus where everything is seasoned perfectly, has impeccable flavours and interesting combinations amongst some more classic flavour profiles done very well. You don’t even notice that meat is missing, and they don’t overly market themselves in this way which makes it a great place to appeal to all diets in your party. It is vegan and veggie made indulgent - the flavours speak for themselves. Price wise it’s definitely more on the bougie side and every time I go the prices sadly seem to increase but in my opinion it can be worth it and a real treat for a birthday or other special celebration. If it was a little cheaper I would be here much more often. My only tiny nag is that although the staff are lovely their timings can feel a bit rushed - in the past we have had to ask them to slow down and allow us to have a cocktail before ordering food. And on my last visit we did feel the staff hovering over us at the end of our meal to collect our plates/get us to pay at the end of our slot which can be a bit offputting, despite them ironically being hard to get the attention of earlier in the evening. But this isn’t a major issue as they may have just been trying to be attentive. Extra brownie points for gender neutral toilets!

We were visiting our son in Glasgow and he suggested we try this place. I did have my reservations on going to this place as on the surface it looked like a trendy Veggie place serving expensive beetroots and carrots, with little substance. But gosh was I wrong. It was incredible. Food was lovely, tasty and the small plates (which Im generally not a fan of as they are usually expensive and very very small) were of a good size. The roast pears were delicious as was the butter beans. To be honest everything was great. Only gripes were that the drinks were quite expensive although there is an excellent choice of vines and beers. Also our waitress didn't write down our order (which is a personal hate of mine), but to be fair everything came as ordered, so I cant complain Great place to go, and I highly recommend it

For someone who is neither Veggy or Vegan, I actually really enjoyed the food here. Was on the expensive side however but well worth it for the quality of food. I had the special at the time which was spicy bean sprouts which were fantastic.

We were recommended this restaurant and decided to have dinner there on the first evening of a 2 day trip, and it was absolutely stellar. Every dish was delicious and there was an eclectic mix to choose from on the menu (the babaganush in particular was exquisite). It is also extremely good value for money - highly recommend!

Super evening at Sylvan - chance encounter and enjoyed every morsel. Babaganoush just perfect. Attentive service but not too needy. Will be back when I’m next in Glasgow. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Great food in a nice place with friendly service

Absolutely amazing food, great wine list and lovely service. What a treat for vegetarians/vegans (and omnivores alike) to have such a choice of quality dishes at a very reasonable price.

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Amazing restaurant. Great food for a great price. Friendly staff and lovely decor. Would reccomend to anyone.

We went for dinner on a Thursday night around 8pm and with no reservation. The restaurant was around 1/3 full and were happy to accommodate walk ins. service was warm and friendly, I like how they described wines as ‘funky’. When we asked what they recommended from the menu they were passionate and clearly picked out the top dishes. We were told to get the mixed salad for definite, it was great but I think our server liked it more! Stand out dishes for us was the poached pears and Stilton sauce on sourdough, and the baba ghanoush - so so creamy. If you’re a meat eater like me who has meat with most meals, this vegetarian restaurant will not disappoint. The meals are hearty and full of flavour. We are so glad we chose this restaurant.

Some of the best food i’ve had E VER!! shared a couple plates with my friend but definitely the mushrooms & polenta, pears 🍐 deserve a shoutout! such a cute and cosy atmosphere too!

Visited Sylvan for the first time this evening; really friendly staff and excellent food with a great wine list. Special mention to the considerate labelling of the gender neutral toilets, very LGBTQ+ friendly which we appreciated. Will visit again!

By far the best food I’ve had in Glasgow. Absolutely delicious. Food and drinks took a little while to come out but worth the wait - definitely worth getting a few dishes and sharing (4 for the 2 of us was perfect).

Excellent végétarien food and good wine list. Chill atmosphere . Recommended.

Loved it. Great vegan and vegetarian options for all eaters. Good drinks. Loved everything we ate.

Some of the best veggie food I've ever had. Exceptional!

Such a lovely restaurant with a great variety of interesting and tasty dishes.

We'd heard about Sylvan and wanted to try it. Wow were we impressed! Amazing veggie food - we nearly swooned over the chopped salad with peanuts and basil, and the roast pears and stilton on fried bread, sort of like a fancy rarebit. We had great service and we loved the down-to-earth vibe of the place - no pretensions, just plain excellent in every way.

On our first of I hope many visits, we booked a very early table for dinner hoping that we would not be the first or only diners in an empty restaurant. How nicely surprised we were to enter a vibrant establishment with several tables already occupied. Our Server, Rowan is certainly worth mentioning by name as he was welcoming, knowledgeable, attentive, and very pleasant. The sharing plate menu was a tough one to make choices from as we wanted everything on it! As it was, we rather over ordered for just two of us, but every dish was delicious, tasty and plentiful. And we left with a box of enough leftovers for a delicious breakfast the following day!

Lovely little gem on Woodlands Road. I've been here twice now, both times the food has been dynamic and delicious. Plenty of vegan options for my partner. I understand if people find it a bit expensive, but I've never walked away with an unsatisfied feeling. Would 100% recommend.

Absolutely exceptional! Every dish was a delight. One of the best meals ever.

Beautiful interior, amazing food and wine and great staff. Thank you! Can’t wait to come back.