With Finnieston being voted as one of the coolest and most urban places to live in Glasgow, it’s time to explore the five best restaurants where you can grab a tasty meal:

1. ​Mora Bar & Kitchen

Located on the Argyle Street strip, this quirky little Italian offer up some of the best fresh pasta dishes, bursting with flavour. Along with pasta, they also have a selection of pizzas and all the best that Italian cuisine has to offer. As well as great food, their cocktail menu is to die for! If this hasn’t tempted you, Mora is great value for money for superb quality food so get yourself along there!

  1. Rioja

For some of the best authentic Spanish tapas in Glasgow, it has to be Rioja. If you are looking for somewhere different perhaps for a chilled-out lunch or romantic dinner, this is the place to go. Rioja has something for every palate, whether that be their great range of vegetarian and vegan options or one of their tapas options, featuring anything from king prawns and chilli to home made Spanish meatballs and vegetable sauce. For the real taste of Spain, head down to Rioja in the heart of Finnieston.

  1. Six by Nico

For something entirely different, Six by Nico offers a completely unique dining experience. Every six weeks, this contemporary restaurant changes its menu completely, serving six brand new courses each one with a different theme or memory. Having been open for four years, this restaurant has quickly become a favourite among the locals. This unique restaurant also has an ‘Academy’, which offers young people who have had a poor start in life to gain and develop skills needed to become top chefs. The menu option right now is based on Parisian food so get yourself along to this creative concept of a restaurant.

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  1. The 78

Located in Glasgow’s West End, The 78 is an all vegan and vegetarian restaurant, priding itself on being completely free of animal produce. Considering the area it is in, it is not considered overly expensive so is ideal for students who are on a tight budget. The restaurant has a very cosy atmosphere, featuring an open kitchen hatch which adds to its modern and quirky aesthetic. So for those wanting to try some top quality vegan food, The 78 has got a very varied menu.

  1. The Gannet

For those just simply wanting a taste of Scotland, head along to The Gannet. Multi-award winning, its menus have the best of Scottish produce, catering to everyone with its seafood, meat and vegetarian options. It is ideal for those wanting to try authentic Scottish food for the first time or want to go along to enjoy some of their favourite dishes. Having been running for 6 years now, it is definitely a neighbourhood favourite.