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Opening times:

  • Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00am - 10:00pm

Diner ratings

  • food: 7.8
  • value: 7.6
  • service: 7.7
  • based on 36 ratings
  • toilets: 7.7
  • ambience: 7.8
  • recommend: 7.7
  • overall rating: 7.7 

Party & group booking

This centrally-located, smart modern eaterie is a terrific find in the middle of Glasgow. With a relaxed atmosphere, it would be appropriate for birthdays and anniversaries, family or social gatherings as well as business meals. The entire restaurant seats up to 74; 22 can be accommodated with other guests there. There's no private room, but there is a mezzanine level.

room information seating standing
Main Restaurant 1 - 72 -

About Red Onion

John Quigley returned to his hometown of Glasgow several years ago after having earned his stripes in some of London's most renowned kitchens, and serving as private chef for rock bigwigs. Red Onion is his own baby, a charming restaurant in the heart of the City. The onionskin-hued awning and interior details carry the theme through. Mr Quigley himself may well come out to check that all is well, it's a hands-on operation. The menu is maximally eclectic, right for the way we eat today. Open from breakfast through the day. The menu includes dishes like starter of tempura king prawn with ponzu sauce, main course of finnan haddie with mash, poached egg and mornay sauce, and dessert of creme caramel. Salads and sandwiches are also on offer.

Sample dishes

  • Crayfish, plum tomato and avocado salad with Caesars dressing and melba toast., £6.50
  • Garlic and thyme roast free chicken with braised baby gem, Ayrshire gammon and peas, Dijon veloute, mash or fries, £12
  • Hot chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream, £5.50

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Snapshot

cuisine: Scottish
price: Under £25 | €28 | US$39
opening times:
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00am - 10:00pm

Essential information

Please note - this restaurant does not take toptable bookings at the weekend.Last orders are at 10pm everyday.

Checklist

  • allergy friendly dishes
  • business/discreet
  • celeb chef / owner
  • celeb spotting
  • comprehensive wine list
  • kid friendly
  • low carb dishes
  • vegetarian friendly
  • wheat/gluten free
  • wheelchair access & disabled toilets
  • wi-fi access

Diner reviews for Red Onion

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28 Aug 2010

Reviewer MM  -  diner

My visit to the red onion went ok, table was ready and the staff attentive. We were not offered the fixed price menu and when we realised it was available we had ordered. Meal was very tasty all 8 in my party were happy with the meal.

  • overall: 7.7
  • food: 8
  • value: 7
  • service: 8
  • toilets: 8
  • ambience: 7
  • recommend: 8

20 Aug 2010

Reviewer LW  -  diner

Make sure you ask for the fixed price menu at Red Onion Glasgow as at £15.50 for 3 courses it is excellent value. The a la carte menu also looks good value. I have marked this venue down a little due to the staff who were efficient but not the friendliest, rescued by a very helpful friendly chef/patron who visits tables. Food is fresh and well cooked but theme somewhat confusing as advertised as modern Scottish but includes bang bang chicken and steak frites. Good food though, would visit again

  • overall: 7.2
  • food: 7
  • value: 10
  • service: 6
  • toilets: 6
  • ambience: 7
  • recommend: 7

22 Jul 2010

Reviewer: (Anonymous)

Red Onion, Glasgow, atmosphere friendly, food average, steaks a bit tough, seafood bland, desserts oversweet and sickly. Good service, nice environment. Over-priced.

  • overall: 5.5
  • food: 5
  • value: 3
  • service: 8
  • toilets: 7
  • ambience: 7
  • recommend: 3

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