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Glasgow
City Centre
Red Onion
Red Onion Reviews

Red Onion

Gourmet, British, European, Scottish

Dishes priced around£18

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Reviews of Red Onion (2,572)

Read what people think about Red Onion. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about Red Onion before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about Red Onion and book a table with confidence!

5.4/6

2,572 reviews

5.4/6

2,572 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Marie M.7 years ago · 1 review

As always red onion never disappoints. The hardest part of our visit was choosing which options to go for and the enevitable food envy when you see everything arrive. My tip would be visit with someone who likes to share and then you can have a taste of theirs too 😉.

"Excellent"
6/6
Alistair C.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent cooked fresh food. Good service. Definitely worth a try for any visitors to Glasgow. Especially liked the Onion Soup. Also liked the local beer

"Very good"
5/6
Lesley A.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Lovely relaxing lunch with excellent food from an extensive menu choice, even on the market menu. Gluten and dairy free well catered for. Loved it.

"Excellent"
6/6
Hugh M.7 years ago · 4 reviews

Cannot fault food or service . One of the best restaurant's in Glasgow . Their Seth menus are great value for money . Advisable to book as it is busy for lunch and dinner .

"Very good"
5/6
Gary C.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Very good right up until we had to pay the bill. The staff seemed very disinterested, we had to seek them out to say bye and even then they still seemed to be busy. Even then there was no thank you.

"Excellent"
6/6
rose c.7 years ago · 1 review

The meal was really good all 3 courses were beatifully presented .will be back price was fair and staff were attentive lovely atmosphere would recommend to friends

"Excellent"
6/6
Sanne J.7 years ago · 1 review

We had such lovely food and the price/quality it pretty amazing. Very relaxed atmosphere and friendly service, with some good tunes in the background. Can't wait to go back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tania N.7 years ago · 1 review

Great as always! My boyfriend and I loved it. Thanks for a great night. Red Onion is one of my favourite places in Glasgow :)

"Good"
4/6
MOIRA M.7 years ago · 1 review

Good was good but glasses scratched by dishwasher, black plates which mains were served on we chipped round edges and cheap paper napkins. Also space in booth we were placed at was so tight it was uncomfortable. So good good wasted by lack of attention to detail!

"Very good"
5/6
Isabella A.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Food delicious...decor very pleasing...only 2 waiters working a very busy shift...no time for us to have dessert :( Otherwise would have scored top marks Would still recommend tho'

"Excellent"
6/6
Francis N.7 years ago · 1 review

Fabulous food, great waiting staff and great value for money in a very relaxing setting. Highly recommend a visit and it will blow you away

"Excellent"
6/6
moira c.7 years ago · 1 review

we had the pre theatre menu and couldn't fault it. the food was beautiful and the service was was fabulous. would thoroughly recommend the Red Onion and will definitely repeat the experience.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kay H.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food. The restaurant was busy around 6pm. As they have a pre theatre menu, I would think that this would be the reason why, as the main meals were a little overpriced. Look for good deals with the Red Onion as this is a lovely little restaurant.

"Very good"
5/6
Karen R.7 years ago · 1 review

Good value and tasty food with a good variety of choices on the menu. Everyone really enjoyed their meals. The only criticism is that my meal wasn't particularly hot so it was perhaps waiting for the others to be ready.

"Excellent"
6/6
Roberta M.7 years ago · 3 reviews

We really enjoyed our meal at the Red Onion. Great choice on the menu. All three courses were all we could have asked for. I normally only ever have two courses, but decided to have three, as did my two friends, and we were glad that we did. The staff were very attentive without being intrusive. Great value for money and each of us would be happy to recommend the Red Onion to friends and family and would visit again. Cannot really think of anything negative to say about the food or service. The only criticism would be that the tired toilets let it down. Definately not the same standard as the food.

"Excellent"
6/6
Janie M.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent venue took my sister who lives in London and wishes Red Onion had a place in London as it was so good to be able to eat vegan dishes with meat eating family who also enjoyed their dinner as much as the vegan and veggieeater too

"Excellent"
6/6
Hazel K.7 years ago · 1 review

We have been to this restaurant a good few times and the food never disappoints,salt and pepper squid,monkfish korma,both lovely ,and the best dessert ever ,hot raspberries with white chocolate sauce. Staff always very pleasant and helpful,and price quite reasonable.

"Very good"
5/6
kathleen c.7 years ago · 1 review

The pre-theatre menu had plenty of choice and all the selections from our group of 5 were very tasty, the smoked haddock fish cake possibly being the star. The waiting staff were helpful and not overbearing, but when the restaurant got busy seemed a little over stretched. Only issue was that they managed to get our bill wrong twice!!, but otherwise a very pleasant pre-theatre meal. Would probably go back again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sheila B.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent restaurant and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxed, warm environment with first class food and great service. Can't wait to go back

"Very good"
5/6
David M.7 years ago · 1 review

Pre-theatre menu very good, served quickly without ever feeling rushed. Good price and this is the second time this week we've dined there. The pre-theatre menu is virtually the same as the lunch menu.

"Excellent"
6/6
Isabel V.7 years ago · 1 review

City centre, Fab quality, great value lunch in a relaxed surrounding and with Good portions. Limited menu but it is only £10.95. Great to see John Quigley in his whites in the restaurant

"Excellent"
6/6
Lauren O.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Amazing food, brilliant service! Love the Red Onion for their vegan menu choice, the staff are all very attentive and look as though they truly enjoy working there. You can tell that a lot of care is put in to every customers meal and experience!

"Excellent"
6/6
Angela M.7 years ago · 1 review

Food simply fabulous. Lovely place with great staff. Gluten free menu for pre-theatre and al a carte. Ten out of ten for making me feel comfortable and relaxed. Some food places don't get the special dietary requirements so well done Ted Onion. Recommended you on the Gluten Free Facebook page.

"Excellent"
6/6
Caroline M.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food and very good portion size, service was warm and friendly. We all agreed that we would return again to The Red Onion. Five Stars.

"Excellent"
6/6
Louise G.7 years ago · 1 review

This was our first time at the Red Onion. The food was wonderful and the staff were extremely attentive. We could not have asked for a better Christmas Eve meal.

"Good"
4/6
John R.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Great food as usual but had to send one main back as it was luke warm only. Came back scalding, so hot couldnt go near it!!. Sat at a table in corner near bar with air con blowing down on us on a cold day! Got moved to window seat, not much better. Had to wash hands in gents toilet in cold water. Waiter seemed harrassed. We love the place but standards seem to be falling.

"Very good"
5/6
Graeme W.7 years ago · 1 review

Fabulous food as always! Could have 3 courses of the French Onion soup alone! The Blade of Beef was beautifully tender and the chicken was equally nice. Highly recommended.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mark K.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Great menu and attentive staff. Food was superb and our chat with the chef was a pleasant bonus. I'll be happy to get the chance to go again

"Very good"
5/6
Susan L.7 years ago · 1 review

Good menu , good service. Food good but not outstanding. ' Ladies ' could do with a facelift! Generally though, a good night with nice atmosphere - not stuffy

"Excellent"
6/6
Steven R.7 years ago · 1 review

We have been to The Red Onion on four previous occasions and we have never been disappointed. Again we had great food with happy friendly service. Recommend the Sea Bass with Caesar Salad. Looking forward to our next visit.

"Excellent"
6/6
Agnes P.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Friendly staff, nice decor and good food. Convenient location and good value for money with the pre-theatre menu. Will definitely be back in the New Year.

"Excellent"
6/6
Bill H.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent staff and service, we ran a little late with our arrival, however having phoned to advise of same along with requesting an additional two covers, we were accommodated with a smile. Food and service briiiiiilllllllllll !. BH. Lanark, yeah we travelled from the " sticks " to Gods country .............................a Govan Bhoy at heart.

"Excellent"
6/6
Nicola D.7 years ago · 1 review

Dinner was lovely , we had the pre theatre offer , also gluten free , will go back again when visiting Glasgow . Also stayed in hotel over the road , so very handy

"Very good"
5/6
Stuart P.7 years ago · 1 review

The Red Onion never disappoints, the quality of the food is outstanding and choosing from the fixed price menu makes it a very affordable option for a late lunch or a pre-theatre meal. We have been occasional customers at the Red Onion for several years now and the meal and service are always first class. Quite often chef/owner John Quigley comes round the tables to chat to the diners, a lovely, personal touch. I would recommend the Red Onion to anyone looking for unpretentious, good food and friendly hospitality.

"Excellent"
6/6
Caroline M.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Lovely restaurant with attentive friendly staff. I am Coeliac and I had an excellent choice of starters and sweets from the gluten free Christmas menu. I was limited for choice on the main course as I am pescatarian but the sea bass I was served was beautifully cooked as were the accompanying vegetables. I would have no hesitation in recommending this restaurant and I will certainly be visiting it again. 10/10

"Very good"
5/6
Jean M.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely meal as usual. Had set menu good value would be nice to see updated set menu seems to have been the same for ages but still love this restaurant. We'll be back.

"Very good"
5/6
Andrew H.7 years ago · 1 review

Good food, good service. Lunchtime was quiet and we were served quickly and efficiently. We all had fish which was correctly cooked. A good, streamlined (in a good way) and well priced wine list.

"Excellent"
6/6
Janet H.7 years ago · 1 review

I booked a table for 2 people for 1pm. We were five minutes late getting there but the guy who greeted us upon arrival didn't mention that and showed us straight to our table. He was friendly and helpful throughout our stay, as were all other members of staff. My sister-in-law ordered a main meal which we were told immediately would take about 25 minutes to make. We were in no rush and this was not a problem. It was certainly worth the wait. Both dishes were delicious and we had a fabulous dessert each too. Beautiful surroundings and décor. Food delicious and beautifully presented. Atmosphere perfect. Would definitely recommend it and will definitely be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Susan F.7 years ago · 1 review

Wonderful food,great ambiance.Lovely staff.Spent a few hours after the theatre,everyone of our party loved it.E ould definitely come back.Great value for money! Keep it up Red Onion!

"Excellent"
6/6
Graham H.7 years ago · 1 review

Red onion is a lovely restaurant. The pre theatre menu was excellent value and the food was very good. The service was very efficient. I really enjoyed my meal.