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KoolBa, Glasgow,

KoolBa

4.8
4.8
1151 Reviews
£25 and under
Indian
KoolBa is Glasgow's premier Multi awards Indian restaurant, located in the heart of Merchant City; an area well know for stylish bars, restaurants and entertainment.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 9 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 14:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    0141 552 2777
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Glasgow
  • Cross Street
    Merchant City
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,151 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Best Overall

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Best Service

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Best Value

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Good for business meals

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Good for business meals

  • Glasgow

    Best Overall

  • Glasgow

    Best Service

  • Glasgow

    Best Value

  • Glasgow

    Good for business meals

  • Glasgow

    Good for business meals

1,151 Reviews
  1. IanN

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another very enjoyable meal at KoolBa. Great friendly service and attentive staff. Delicious food in lovely surroundings. Our friends from Australia were very impressed indeed with all aspects of their visit.

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  2. ChrisM

    Glasgow

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    As always the food and service was very good. Only ‘issue’ is the cost. Becoming quite expensive albeit I know you need to pay for quality.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service as always. Will definitely be back again.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Glasgow

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    Took chicken pakora as a starter… only 5 smallish strips and was luke warm. Portion of rice quite small and Nan bread although nice was only 3 pieces which didn’t make up a full size Nan. White wine was not well chilled

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  5. StevenC

    Glasgow

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Lovely meal , fish pakora was excellent, staff were great , attentive and friendly.

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  6. ChristineS

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was lovely, staff very attentive. It was quite quiet when we arrived, was busying up a bit when we were leaving. I found the restaurant to be cold. Was glad I was wearing a heavy jumper. Can't complain about anything else, as our meal was delicious & very good value for money. Very friendly staff too.

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  7. KarenC

    Glasgow

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Thoroughly enjoyed our food - it was delicious. The reason I took 1 star off was we has asked for a table at 6pm - they could only offer us 1 at 5.30 but there were clearly several tables available for the duration of our meal.

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  8. Balbardie

    Glasgow

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Really enjoyable food in a very comfortable setting, with excellent service.

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  9. JackieMo

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food. Large portions. Lovely waiting staff.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have a great evening at KOOLBa! The food was incredibly good & the staff were so welcoming & attentive. Can’t wait to go back already. We visited for a friends birthday

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  11. Visitor

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely welcome on arrival, with plenty of smiles from the staff. We were served quickly from the pre-theatre menu with substantial portions of houmous and kebabs or rogan josh. The food was absolutely delicious. Koolba is a hidden gem and I'd love to visit again.

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  12. SharonS

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the first time my friend and I had dined here and the food and service were of a very high standard and would definitely return. We had the lunch menu which was excellent value and with really good choice. I would recommend other diners to try this restaurant.

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  13. DawnC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Justly deserves its reputation as the best Indian restaurant in Glasgow. We have been regular visitors for many years and the food and service are always excellent.

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  14. NormanP

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was excellent and the staff were efficient and friendly. Everyone in our party enjoyed themselves so thanks to all at Koolba.

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  15. DavidM

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was warm and friendly food was stunning we will be back again and again it was that good well worth the money

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  16. SharonR

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, lovely staff friendly and helpful 🙂

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  17. PatriciaM

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food when we visit here. The lovely staff are very helpful and always have a smile for the customers. The ambience is busy and has a lovely feel to the restaurant.

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  18. Ells

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely meal with friends. Delicious food and great staff. Spent a relaxing few hours eating and chatting. We will be back.

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  19. pablo

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    amazing pakora, naan bread and kebab with wonderful service

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  20. MoiraH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff were professional and very efficient . They were also very polite and welcoming. The food was excellent and the service was first class. It was attentive without being intrusive Would heartily recommend .

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Indian food I have ever tasted! Can’t wait to go back. Staff are lovely and friendly and the atmosphere is so relaxed in the restaurant. Thanks again :)

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  22. JanT

    Glasgow

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fab food great service and good value for money. Would highly recommend.

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  23. ClaireF

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Nice food and drink. Been a few times over the years.

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  24. AllisterH

    Aberdeen

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The menu was not to extensive which in my opinion is a good thing, the food was delivered to the table in a very short space of time and the quality of the food could only be described as first class.

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  25. GrahamF

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food here is fantastic, the best in Glasgow. The staff are lovely.

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  26. CR2012

    Glasgow

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on 8 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are Koolba fans. This is our favourite Indian restaurant. Food is always excellent and the staff are both friendly and efficient. We came on Sunday this time and there is a quieter and more chilled vibe. Of course we will be back!

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  27. LoriK

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Super delicious food - nicely spiced. Great variety. Attentive service.

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  28. ValF

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Butter chicken was lovely as was the garlic and cheese naan bread and spicy chips.

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  29. Carole

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 20 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the pre theatre menus. Fantastic value and excellent choices. Food was freshly cooked, generous portions. The chicken kebab dish was amazing.

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  30. Paddy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service once again. …………………………………….

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  31. TomH

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just wonderful food and the service was incomparable.

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  32. Jenny

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant, nice central location to where we were going. So much choice on the menu! Staff were very friendly and attentive throughout our visit.

    KoolBaResponded on 4 September 2023

    Dear Customer Thank You for visiting Koolba and providing such a wonderful feedback. It is always a pleasure to have you as our customer. Koolba prides on bringing the fresh and quality produce to its customer on the table. Our staff first priority is always been the customer service. Hope to see you soon.. Thank you for your visit..

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  33. JohnS

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 September 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Ordered lamb saag which is a relatively dry curry with lots of spinach. What I got was a normal lamb curry with a lot of sauce without spinach. The food is served in what looked like a soup plate.

    KoolBaResponded on 4 September 2023

    Dear JohnS What you order was the lamb saag not lamb curry. How we prepare Spinach in Koolba could be different than the place where you have eaten before. We grind our freshly boiled Spinach, that's the reason you do not see dry leaves hanging on the curry.. And we serve all our food in Serving plate not in soup plate. Different places has their different way of presenting the food. Some present their food in bowl, some in serving plates. Thank you for your visit..

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  34. MariN

    Lancashire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Service from the staff was fantastic. Food was really nice but the prawns were over cooked. More expensive that other Indian restaurants but still not too bad.

    KoolBaResponded on 4 September 2023

    Dear Customer Thank You for visiting Koolba and providing such a wonderful feedback. It is always a pleasure to have you as our customer. Koolba prides on bringing the fresh and quality produce to its customer on the table. Our staff first priority is always been the customer service. We will make note for the Prawn for our future reference.. Hope to see you soon.. Thank you for your visit..

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  35. BarbaraS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Looking forward to our next visit.

    KoolBaResponded on 4 September 2023

    Dear Customer Thank You for visiting Koolba and providing such a wonderful feedback. It is always a pleasure to have you as our customer. Koolba prides on bringing the fresh and quality produce to its customer on the table. Our staff first priority is always been the customer service. Hope to see you soon.. Thank you for your visit..

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  36. ElaineB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first visit food was delicious will definitely be back soon

    KoolBaResponded on 4 September 2023

    Dear Customer Thank You for visiting Koolba and providing such a wonderful feedback. It is always a pleasure to have you as our customer. Koolba prides on bringing the fresh and quality produce to its customer on the table. Our staff first priority is always been the customer service. Hope to see you soon.. Thank you for your visit..

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  37. MargaretN

    Ayrshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve been to this restaurant before. The food is excellent, the staff are very attentive and pleasant. I would recommend this restaurant.

    KoolBaResponded on 4 September 2023

    Dear Customer Thank You for visiting Koolba and providing such a wonderful feedback. It is always a pleasure to have you as our customer. Koolba prides on bringing the fresh and quality produce to its customer on the table. Our staff first priority is always been the customer service. Hope to see you soon.. Thank you for your visit..

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  38. AndrewC

    Glasgow

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just wonderful ..... food / service and ambience .... we loved it all AGAIN ... thank you

    KoolBaResponded on 4 September 2023

    Dear Customer Thank You for visiting Koolba and providing such a wonderful feedback. It is always a pleasure to have you as our customer. Koolba prides on bringing the fresh and quality produce to its customer on the table. Our staff first priority is always been the customer service. Hope to see you soon.. Thank you for your visit..

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  39. DavidW

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a date night great food would definitely return

    KoolBaResponded on 4 September 2023

    Dear Customer Thank You for visiting Koolba and providing such a wonderful feedback. It is always a pleasure to have you as our customer. Koolba prides on bringing the fresh and quality produce to its customer on the table. Our staff first priority is always been the customer service. Hope to see you soon.. Thank you for your visit..

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  40. PaulineS

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food at great prices. Attentive, funny and efficient staff. A great meal out thank you.

    KoolBaResponded on 4 September 2023

    Dear Customer Thank You for visiting Koolba and providing such a wonderful feedback. It is always a pleasure to have you as our customer. Koolba prides on bringing the fresh and quality produce to its customer on the table. Our staff first priority is always been the customer service. Hope to see you soon.. Thank you for your visit..

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FAQs

KoolBa does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

KoolBa is rated 4.8 stars by 1151 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

19:00


Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for KoolBa

109 Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1NP

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Merchant City
  • Area
    Glasgow
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 14:00–21:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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