In between the city centre and the West End is an area bursting with edgy cuisine and incredible seafood. The best Finnieston restaurants are full of inventive recipes - ever fancied mackerel with dill gnocchi? Well, if you want that, Asian small plates and more, this exciting part of Scotland has your back.
When it comes to the best restaurants Glasgow has, Cubatas is among the very best, showcasing tapas like piquillo peppers and pan-seared sea bass. No taste of Spain experience would be complete without a portion of the churros and chocolate dip for dessert.
Derby Lane is a Finnieston favourite for a reason - it offers a stylish Hamptons-style vibe, fantastic food, and expertly crafted drinks.
Their brunch menu features Rosti Stack, eggs royale, and Eggs Alba, while mains include blackened salmon, NY strip steak, and the indulgent lobster roll. Afternoon teas, sharable plates, and signature cocktails round out the experience. Perfect for casual lunches, date nights, or special occasions, the venue delivers top-notch service and a relaxed, friendly vibe that makes it a standout restaurant in Finnieston.
The Finnieston mixes Prohibition-era decor with ethically sourced, modern seafood. Another appeal is the beaut garden, which is a lovely space to enjoy the mouthwatering menu. Savour its midweek lunch offer and snap up two courses for £22 from Monday to Wednesday.
If you are looking for Italian restaurants in Finnieston, grab a table - and a pizza - at Gloriosa. The ever-changing, inventive a la carte menu is designed to be shared, but the focaccia sandwiches served at lunch can be all yours.
Lebowskis will suit your stacked patty desires, especially if you are partial to drinking white Russians with them. This lively food spot boasts a rowdy atmosphere, DJs at the weekend plus much-lauded burgers; fans of whisky and cheese ought to give The Glasvegas a go.
Healthy recipes bursting with flavour are the order of the day in Soul Food Kitchen. Kick off with a bang bang satay bowl then, for puddings brimming with the good stuff, tuck into a Cherry Bakewell cheesecake or some hazelnut truffles.
Pickled Ginger is a great shout when it comes to where to eat in Finnieston. Expect classic East Asian dishes like chicken katsu and bulgogi, then after your feast, sip Japanese whisky and bask in the flamboyant, rustic interiors which adorn this arty venue.
AFS is one of the best Finnieston bars and restaurants, bringing a New York vibe to the area. Brunch options here include special home fries, accompanied by toppings like chicken thighs and Aberlour haggis. Wow.
We can all agree that grazing on Asian cuisine with a refreshing negroni is a fabulous way to spend a night out. Crescent serves up this combo in an ambient setting, with dumplings, bao buns and bang bang cauliflower available.
Thanks to a classy mains menu, The Gannet is certainly one of the best Finnieston restaurants in Glasgow. With mussels for starters and dessert wines to finish, it makes perfect sense to go all out on three courses here.
