The Gannet in Glasgow City

Superb set menu lunch, beautifully prepared and presented, a real treat!

My husband and I came here 3 years ago while touring Scotland, and we still talk about this restaurant. That’s the highest compliment I can think of!

Visited today for my fiancé’s birthday and we were blown away by the whole experience. The service was great, food was out of this world and we both left feeling fully satisfied like nothing else could have been done to make our time any better. You get exactly what you pay for in this restaurant. Brilliant time had and we shall 100 percent be dining here in the near future.

Had lunch here yesterday.superb.lunch was great value for money.food was amazing and the young members of staff that were serving knew what they were doing.nothing was a problem.Cant even pick a dish that was a favourite as everything was superb.would like to come back for dinner now.dont miss this place.well worth 3 rosettes and would certainly not disagree if they received a Michelin star.first class

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. For the price it represents excellent value for money. We had the 4 course tasting menu, which is actually 6 courses by the time you add an amuse bouche and a pre-dessert. We both had excellent Negronis and a decent bottle of white wine. (Don't get me started on restaurant prices for wine!). The music was unobtrusive and the overall atmosphere was excellent. Plenty of room between tables. A couple of minor gripes - my wife's cad dish was lukewarm and we had to ask for the coffee that was included in the voucher we had. My chicken was superb and, although it was a tasting menu, portions were very good and we were both full at the end. Overall five stars and we will definitely return.

Way over exceeded our expectations. We took the recommendation of a great shop owner in Wakefield, RI., who overheard Patti say we were going to Scotland. The shipowner said, if you are anywhere near Glasgow or only have one thing to do, go to “The Gannett”. She was right. Drinks, service, atmosphere, price all amazing. And the food? Blow away good! So filling we couldn’t do dessert. You try it for us and let us know, will ya?

Beyond expectations in every element of the meal and wine. Knowledgeable staff ... enabelers of a relaxing foodie treat. We took the 77 bus from buchanan St bus garage it proved easy both ways and capped lovely evening . Well done The Gannet

Booked a dinner reservation for a Saturday night- not told of any time restrictions but advised after 1 hour 45 mins table was needed for next clients. When spending £100 a head I expected fine (relaxed )dining-if I had wanted fast food would have booked McDonald’s. On balance food and service was good but beware the click is ticking.

Fantastic food and service. I had the Isle of Wight tomato dish and artichoke truffle pasta dish. Absolutely amazing. I came for an early dinner. The staff made me feel so welcome. Highly recommend.

Have been a few times now and it seems to get better with each visit. The food and the service is fantasic. We always go for the taster menu. The best recomendation I can make is to go and try for yourself.

Excellent food but very slow service in addition to the fact that the food takes a while

Brilliant, that's all I can say about the whole experience. We will be back for sure.

All fantastic. Food, drinks and especially the staff. All so friendly and welcoming and knowledgeable. Can’t fault the whole experience. We had not planned to eat here just walked in and were treated so well.

Words Fail Me , Hadn't Heard of the Gannet before my Brother Gifting me for my 50th. Superb.....Enough Said ! Shall Try the Tasting Menu Next Visit, Hopefully Soon

Tried the tasting menu with wine pairing and wasn't disappointed, food presentation and taste was superb. The lady who spoke to us about our wines was very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely restaurant for fine dining. We had excellent oysters, cod and deer. Everything was delicious. Also the wines and of course the service and atmosphere.

Awesome dining experience! Unbelievable food

Excellent food, and super service. Worth every penny.

Gannet/MacNeil Seafood Sunday Lunch: The team here completely lived up to their own high standards - again. Beautifully presented, expertly cooked series of seafood creations with the Spider Crab and the poached Lobster the standouts for us. Excellent wines by the glass and all served very well by the excellent front of house team. We don’t know a better or more consistent restaurant in the Glasgow area - highly recommended if you want to treat yourself.

Not sure why you don’t have a Michelin star, fabulous food wine and service

Absolutely delicious with attentive friendly service.

Superb food, drink and service. An experience you must try if you're visiting Glasgow. Exceptional flavours, fresh produce and perfectly cooked.

Had a stunning seafood lunch at The Gannet yesterday. The wonderful food, wine, ambience and knowledgeable staff combined to make it a truly fantastic experience. The Gannet is one of our most favourite restaurants ever and we always look forward to going. Its food never fails to be anything other than perfect.

Fabulous seafood lunch - the best restaurant and the best value for money in Glasgow. The staff are first class - the perfect balance of being attentive without being intrusive.

Loved everything about it! Went twice, coctails were great, vegetarian/vegan options available, great service and atmosphere. Will definitely come again when in Glasgow.

How did I not know about this restaurant? Must try harder ☺️. Nice looking restaurant, very friendly greeting, super service from a very nice young lady. The food was beautifully presented and tasty and I’d really recommend the duck which had fabulous different tastes and textures which blended superbly. My sister advised the wine list and the wine she drank was very good. Not cheap but so very well worth it.

Fantastic experience here, second visit, the food is outstanding. Very creative and interesting dishes that showcase a high level of skill and imagination. The waiting staff deserve equal praise, they are always there when you need them and invisible when you don’t, a very tricky skill to master and one that results in a flawless customer service experience. Highly recommended.

A beautiful and creative experience, superb in every aspect. The cook, plating, timing, service, little surprises along the way. Thank you.

One of the best meals I have ever had. The sea trout was spectacular.

Foof delicous, service excellant and ambience just right

Absolutely great. Purely by chance. Food and service superb. A sin and of course worth repeating.

It was fine. Service was slow and not very attentive, food was “fancy” but very average for the money. There are better fine dining restaurants in the surrounding area.

What a gastronomic experience! The Gannet is a quiet & relaxing restaurant, all the staff friendly and extremely attentive. Food and drinks were amazing, wonderful flavours, beautifully delivered. I certainly cannot recommend this restaurant enough, would love to return next time we are in Glasgow.

An excellent meal including a gluten free option with great service from friendly and attentive staff.

An incredible experience that was well worth the wait. The service was impeccable and the food was delicious. We ordered two courses each and we were also given stunning complimentary bread and a taste sensation mushroom doughnut. Every component part of each plate was delicious and combined perfectly as a whole dish. The Gannet is a must visit if you’re in Glasgow, but make sure you book well in advance.

Food and service excellent We had a few extra bits included previously like a sorbet between courses that weren’t on it now but still beautiful tasty meal expensive but worth it

We are life-long foodies and Sunday lunch at The Gannet was the best meal we've had in Glasgow since moving here late last Summer: the cooking is both highly imaginative and technically precise, and presentation is consistently superb. The 'Ajoblanco with melon sorbet and almonds' was amongst the most surprising and delicious dishes we have ever tasted. There is a good selection of decent wines by the glass, and service from the lovely staff is efficient, friendly and charming. Whilst the interior décor is not unacceptable, it has an oddly rustic, passé feel which is markedly at odds with the absolutely cutting-edge cuisine, not unlike some establishments in Paris. But in a word, The Gannet is: "superb".

Food was delicious and very much enjoyed the menu choice, the terrine and brioche delish, the cod perfectly cooked and the raspberry soufflé was again perfect… staff well trained and focussed on service and the atmosphere nice and chilled with a great playlist in the background….

We did the tasting menu, and we enjoyed everything very much along with the excellent wine pairings. The two courses I loved the most were the cured halibut and the onion veloute. The aged beef was tasty but a little hard to cut with the knife provided. Other than that small critique, everything was just spot on. Great service, great food, great atmosphere. Next time in glasgow, I will definitely visit again.

Fantastic evening dining at The Gannet. The atmosphere, service, and food were all outstanding, with a special mention for Adam’s Gold Liqueur! Thank you!

We went here for birthday celebration and it was fantastic… chef here is very creative .. we had a real fine dining experience … every single course that came out was unique and tasty.. drinks were amazing too .. among cocktails Negroni and old fashion were the winner .. we also had a series of wine tasting that was amazing … starters and pre deserts were a super awesome.. overall it lived up to my New York fine dinning experience … would definitely come here again when I visit Glasgow… and highly recommend anyone looking for fine dining experience!!!

A must visit - took us a long time to get there but it was fabulous! We had the seasonal lunch and each course was amazing. The presentation of the food and the flavours of each dish were an experience . The service was really good too - we will definitely go back, been raving about it all week!

The standard of cuisine was beyond reproach. From the home made breads to the seafood starter, the ajo blanco, fish and meat main courses, all the flavours were powerful and textures exquisite. I do like the idea too of a pre dessert followed by the stunning soufflé. Maybe invest in a gaggia style machine for the coffee, but otherwise no issues. Staff were efficient and personable. Will return soon!

Tout à été parfait…accueil, service, cadre…une cuisine de haut niveau parfaitement maîtrisée ! Excellent rapport qualité/prix ! Adresse incontournable à Glasgow !

Cannot highly recommend this restaurant enough the welcome from Kevin and the staff is so lovely, food is of a very high standard , the atmosphere just makes everything perfect. I would suggest all should visit this restaurant and I am sure you would look forward to a return visit. We visit many restaurants, the Gannet is definitely the top of our list. 🥂Look forward to our next visit.

My wife and I had a great 3 course meal from the a la cart menu. All courses were beautifully presented and had fantastic flavour. Catered really well for my wife’s gluten intolerance. Very helpful and friendly staff would definitely recommend

Regarding the food bank donation just wondering if The Gannet match customers donation?

Return visit, fabulous food, relaxed atmosphere and knowledgeable friendly staff. Always a pleasure to visit.

Wonderful service from the moment we arrived and the cosy atmosphere was lovely. It is a limited menu for anyone who is fussy but we loved everthing on offer. The home made bread was absolutely delicious and the hock beignet left you wanting more. We both chose fish starters and mains. The sea trout starter was fantastic and the sauce was divine! The lemon sole main with crab ravioli was delicious but we felt it lacked any texture, it was just all a bit too soft. We would have enjoyed some sort of vegetable side. The addition of a candle in my husbands dessert for his birthday was a lovely touch. Would definitely highly recommend. Special mention to Jasmine who looked after us so well!

Every dish on the 6 course tasting menu was delicious but the hogget main was especially wonderful! Excellent flavours across the board, great cocktails and friendly, helpful staff. I highly recommend you try The Gannet. And 5 years later, in June 2024, we returned and it was still excellent. The bread was outstanding and the oyster with Vietnamese dressing a superb start. Two stand out dishes were the cured halibut with soy, yuzu and wasabi ice-cream and the onion velouté with morels, each mouthful slicked in garlic butter - absolutely delicious! Portion size and pacing were just right for this style of service and we left feeling very pleased.

A must-visit for special occasions

Fantastic food including accommodations to food allergies, service and atmosphere. Beautifully designed. Will definitely go back and recommend the Gannet to others! Thank you.

Quality of food perfection, service could be better

The bill ruins an ok meal: without any warning, I was volunteered to make a pound of donation by the waitress, and on top of that, I have to pay 10% of service fee for making this donation. If the first part is just a shady practice, I failed to find any rationale for the service charge on a donation amount. Yes, I know this is just a very small amount. And yes, the waitress returned this donation and its related service charge in cash immediately. But all these just should not happen. Overall, the food was clearly carefully prepared. But I agree with one other recent comment that the food was just of average quality for a fine dining; most dishes are not delicate enough in flavor, and some ingredients (for instance, the mussel in the starter) is not as fresh as those in other nearby restaurants. Probably not as good as any decent bistro in the heart of Paris. It is just a pity, as I had a high expectation for this restaurant given the google reviews.

Absolutely outstanding food and service. From the moment we arrived had the service was excellent with the perfect blend of professionalism and friendliness so much so that although service charge was added to the meal we left additional tip. Every single dish we had was not only beautifully presented but tasted out of this world. We are foodies and have eaten at a lot of restaurants from Michelin Starred to rustic and this is one of the best food experiences we have had including the Michelin Starred restaurants. Considering in a city our fish dishes were amongst the best we have ever tasted. We started with onion mousse start -paper think melt in the mouth cheese pastry with light and delicious mousse; start off cured halibut , followed by monkfish with a crab cannelloni were not only beautifully presented but tasted out of this world. Dessert was also excellent as was the wine selection. Cannot wait to go back! Thank you

We booked the Gannet with high expectations... but left disappointed and still rather hungry. The portions of the tasting menu are really small, and worse: some are rather tasteless. We are probably spoiled because we visit the best restaurants in Europe frequently, but price/quality here did not meet our standards.

The tasting menu was delicious and the presentation superb. The wine pairing was interesting and unusual. The service was discreet and knowledgeable. A thoroughly enjoyable expereince.

Fantastic food. Good wine (Au Bon Climat). My only complaint was the chairs were excruciating if you have a bad back.

We had an amazing experience at The Gannet, the food was outstanding, the service was brilliant and staff were all very friendly. I am quite a fussy eater but absolutely loved everything and certainly feel open to trying more new foods. We had the set price lunch menu which was definitely worth the price and will 100% be returning in the future!

Fabulous service, informed, welcoming without being over formal. Lovely atmosphere, warm, inclusive. Food varied from exceptional to somewhat odd. Oyster; phenomenal. Halibut and veloute; fabulous. Duck; not so great. somewhat flat and not fusing with the pain d'epice. Sea bass; superb, synthesised so beautifully in texture and flavour. Beef; over salted and awkward in presentation. How to combine agar coffee with lemon gel and salty beef... Not quite there. So much to love; would be very happy to come back again to see how they develop the dishes.

Second time at Gannet. Wonderful experience again. Exciting wine pairing, excellent food, perfect service. Our favorite in Glasgow. We will be back.

We had their very fine 3-course a la carte menu. Highlights included the cherry soufflé, monkfish with XO sauce, and Scottish beef. Excellent, understated service. Innovative cocktail program too. Kudos to the pastry chef 👏

Phenomenal food, warm service, will certainly be returning.

The Gannet showing yet again why it's the best. Impeccable food, unbeatable hospitality and beautiful and well thought-out surroundings. Everything from the snacks to the souffle and the soundtrack in between was faultless. Kevin's hospitality and knack of making everyone feel at ease and welcome is second to none, Amy's attention to detail and charm is amazing. Of course Peter and his team in the kitchen as always are plating up some of the best food in Scotland with the highest quality of produce whilst paying attention to the seasons and still offering affordability. For me it is Glasgow in a restaurant.

Really one of the best meals that I've had in some time. The tasting course was all hits and really hit the modern Scottish vibe that they are going for. The drinks menus was also really solid; the cocktails that I ordered were refreshing and perfectly matched the dinner. The wine pairing sounded good from the wines that were discussed to the table next to me, though I didn't order personally. Thought the price was reasonable. Really a must visit in Glasgow if you like fine dining.

Where to start… we were so happy to be there. The food was so good- I think that was the best food I’ve ever tasted. Every course was super, I really couldn’t fault it… The staff were lovely and attentive without over doing it. I went with my husband to celebrate his 70th birthday. I’ll definitely be back!

Tess was our server, she was so attentive, knowledgeable and personable. All of the food was good and a special experience was had, but Tess’ service was the main memory I will have from my visit. With each wine pairing she explained it as though she had lived her life knowing about it, she made us feel at ease and as though nothing was too much to ask for. She is a credit to the Gannet !

A lunch, one month in the making: Having planed to come to Glasgow for a conference, I needed to pepper my long conference day with something to look forward to. A month ago, I took the liberty to book The Gannet to help me push through day 1, and boy did it help! Outstanding service aside, the food was exquisite: the oyster was very refreshing, the bread and butter, well, excellent. On to the starters with smoked duck on little beds of rhubarb, a genius touch that gives the texture of something akin to onion, but sweeter and milder at the same time. The fish main dish was a star, packed full of umami, fat, salt, and a hence of acidity, the buttery sauce called for another serving of bread to clean that plate up!! Finale was left to the wonderful Tess to choose and surprise me, who opted, and thankfully so for the strawberry soufflé. With a lemon/ginger pre -dessert priort, It ranks among top best 3 soufflés I had, ahead of the like Alain Ducasse's by a mile! Light, fluffy, sweet -but not too sweet! With a cup of excellent coffee and a chocolate/toffee finale for closure, what could more I ask for? Oh, did I mention they have delicious mocktails? Thanks for a wonderful lunch. Rest of the day was much easier!

Lovely place to be in… staff are fabulous from the moment you walk in till the moment you leave!! But most of all the food!!!! Oh!my! Go see for yourself HIGHLY RECOMMEND 👍

Simply excellent. Really very nice, sophisticated food and drink. Great staff. Great service. Busy but not noisy atmosphere. Really enjoyed. Would thoroughly recommend.

Brilliant lunch , great service , great atmosphere, not cheap but great value.

Lovely food in a lovely setting. We had an early lunch and it was beautiful quiet. I'm sure with a few more guests the atmosphere would have been perfect. The chicken and asparagus was fantastic and absolutely the highlight of the lunch.

On a 10 day trip to Glasgow recently this was by & far the best meal I had. I found it on my 1st cold ,rainy day in the SEC neighborhood while looking for a place for dinner before the World Championships madness started the following day. The 3 course meal was amazing & the host Kevin was lovely & welcoming. The bread was divine, the duck sublime, the pasta delicious & the dessert was the best part. Highly recommend & I look forward to being back on my next visit x

We have a lovely lunch time menu. Food was fantastic.

Amazing food in a lovely unpretentious setting. Recommended.

A perfect evening with fantastic food. Surprising dishes and combinations with a spectaculair wine pairing. And the waitress was a doll.

Visited back in December as a pre-xmas treat, had a lovely time and enjoyed all the food and the service was friendly and attentive. There were some great individual bits on offer across the menu and everything was very enjoyable, but nothing that really blew my socks off. I'd happily eat here again, but as it's on the pricey side it maybe missed some of the magic I look for at this price point to make me want to rush back.

Delicious food served by friendly helpful staff. Great music, at the right volume creates a lovely atmosphere for a leisurely gastronomic delight at lunchtime 😀

An amazing evening of food and wine. We had the tasting menu and it was fantastic food and wine and the server's knowledge was really good. Few little niggly downsides would be, slightly overpriced, I have had better meals for that much money, the host on arrival was watching the rugby on an iPad which was slightly disappointing, and also on one course (cheese) our server was explaining the wine pairing and was rudely interrupted by another server with the course, she could have waiting for one minute it wasn't warm food. That feedback is more for the restaurant, don't let it put you off though if you want a special date night.

First time and certainly will not be the last. We always had the impression that we would feel uncomfortable going to a fine dining restaurant, we need not have worried the atmosphere was relaxed and the staff were attentive without being overly so. We both said the food was amazing well presented and delicious

Absolutely delicious food paired with an inviting atmosphere. Tess🩷, our server, went above and beyond, displaying genuine sweetness and patience while accomodating our party of 13.

Fixed price A la carte menu excellent though somewhat expensive, typically 4 options per course. Taster menu v popular. Nice subdued decor, 80s music. Staff very friendly, describing courses in detail. Should always book.

Loved the food absolutely delicious .staff friendly delivering a great service .Nice atmosphere.good value for money Will definitely go back

From the moment you enter you are made to feel special, with a warm welcome into this special venue with a lovely ambiance. Every morsel of the beautifully presented food was delicious. All of this with outstanding service. Will definitely return.

Many thanks to Kevin & his excellent team!! we celebrated my duaghter's 18th with the tasting menu and the paired wines (which were fantastic). we had a fab time, they looked after us incredibly well, would not hesitate to go back!

Professional, friendly service, lovely little extra touches. Great lunch menu, all sounded delicious, highly recommended

Beautifully cooked and presented Tasting Menu. Very clever wine pairing too, which did complement the various dishes. First class service, from a very knowledgable, and personable waitress. Highly recommended, by repeat customers.

Like many people who have left a review, we were thoroughly delighted with our evening in The Gannet where we had the six course tasting menu. I don't claim to be a gourmand but the food was wonderful. Everything tasted so good and was presented beautifully. My husband had the wine flight and that was a real education - wines you would never have thought of which were paired perfectly with the dishes. It's a relaxed atmosphere and the staff are very friendly and knowledgable and there were some lovely touches (we got a signed card to celebrate our belated birthdays). We like The Gannet's ethos too - making use of everything so as not to waste good food, and aligned to the importance of food, their support of a couple of food banks and youth initiatives. This is a great restaurant - a real gem and very much deserving of its long-standing excellent reputation.

Never fails to disappoint Original menu Executed with panache

I’ve been there twice - one for tasting menu and another for Burn’s Night, and I do recommend everyone to come as they are quite amazing! From cocktails, wines, foods to the coffee after meal, I cannot tell which one is the best because all of them are impressive!

Although the Gannet restaurant is spacious downstairs, the upstairs section is a very cramped airless space with no view apart from air conditioning ducting and 5 other very small tables. The tables are so small there is no room for your wine or water, which is placed on small table in the corner of the room and relies on the single waiter to keep your glass topped up !!!!. We had the 6 course taster menu which was not great, and took over 3 hrs to serve (we left before the desert was served). All in all not a great experience, for £99 per head would expect better.

Absolutely excellent meal. We went for a birthday and the staff did a really thoughtful card. Service from Tess was terrific. Highlights from the tasting menu were the cod with octopus as well as the venison dish, but it was all really balanced and paced. If you're in Glasgow, make it your business to set time aside for The Gannet and make sure to get the drinks pairing. Thanks to all, Amanda and Zoe

Tasting menu was fantastic, service was brilliant. The seafood was a highlight: One dish was North Sea Cod, Octopus, Aoili, Black Garlic, Paella/PX - it was a standout, with brilliantly balanced flavours and textures.

Lunch was amazing; the food was delicious with lots of interesting touches. Staff were friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. We will be back!

We have been to the Gannet quite a few times and always enjoy the experience. Formal but relaxed dining that competes well with some of the more highly regarded restaurants. The Burns inspired menu this month was excellent. Not cheap, but actually very good value for money if you are looking for something that little bit different and special.

always special eating at the Gannet - and not disappointed by their imaginative Burns Supper - thank you everyone.

It so happened that the night we booked was Burns night so the menu was appropriately themed. There were more courses than we expected and each was delicious, small mouthfuls of complex flavours which will have taken a great deal of time to create. The team were attentive and the atmosphere relaxed. I would thoroughly recommend it for an informal night out to anybody who enjoys delicious food.

We had the tasting menu. What a good decision. Each dish was amazingly prepared and delicious. My partner doesn’t each fish so, at a moment notice, they changed her dish to vegetarian. If anything could have turned me vegetarian, this place could have. The service is outstanding, wine list amazing. This place is, hands down, one of, if not THE, best restaurant in Glasgow. The chefs are magicians.

Seasonal menu..stunning! Perfect service. Lovely food. Balanced flavours and right amount. Will definitely come back for more!

Outstanding service and staff. Really nice venue.