’Babs
49 West Nile Street
The folks behind burger spot Bread Meats Bread upgrade the kebab here. There’s a Mediterranean-Middle East vibe to menu and décor, while the charcoal-fired robata grill dishes out all manner of gyros, shish and shawarma. To avoid decisions, head for the mezze platter featuring a feast of grilled delights.

Grilled By Ajay Kumar
142 West Regent Street
This sister to Swadish continues Kumar’s upscaling of Indian cuisine, housed in a lower-ground floor space of stone and wood. Grilled dishes come juicy, tinged from the flames, enhanced by bold salsas and chutneys, while curries such as duck leg vindaloo have the meat hitting the coals before pairing with a sauce.

Halloumi
161 Hope Street
There’s an enticing Greek menu of mezze and grills at this good-looking and charming contemporary diner. Dishes, from dips with pitta and salads to gyros, souvlaki and more, arrive staggered and are ideal shared, with a focus on big flavours derived from a few simple ingredients.

Non Viet
534 Sauchiehall Street
One of the first Vietnamese diners in town, this original Charing Cross spot has spawned a second outlet at Hillhead and a third vegan option at Partick, giving Glaswegians across the city the chance to enjoy their fresh, vibrant dishes, including spring rolls, pho and hue soups, curries and noodles.

Red Onion
257 West Campbell Street
This popular restaurant, run by chef John Quigley, has a large and airy dining space with a welcoming vibe that feels neighbourly for a city-centre venue. Scottish classics and popular European and Asian dishes are deftly handled by the kitchen, which also provides separate menus for vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets.

Rioja
115 Hope Street
After impressing previously in Finnieston, Rioja moved to a three-floored city centre spot on a busy corner, mingling restaurant and bars for its lively modern tapas and cocktail focus. The menu splits familiar ‘clasicas’ with lesser-seen ‘modernas’ where Spanish flavours are given contemporary twists.

Also try... Gōst for steaks and cocktails, or for a smart Franco-Scots meal their sister venue Glaschu overlooking Royal Exchange Square. For lively tacos and cocktails, check out La Masa Taco Bar, or for Korean food try Bibimbap close to Central Station

This TipList is taken from Eat & Drink 365 Glasgow, our sister mag recommending the best in restaurants, bars, cafés and more. Want a copy? It’s available online or across all good stockists in Glasgow.