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Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant, Glasgow,

Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1243 Reviews
£25 and under
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Elena’s Spanish Bar & Restaurant is Glasgow’s newest and most exciting authentic Northern Spanish dining venue. Your host, Elena from Santander will share her passion for authentic Spanish food & drink; a passion reflected in these awards;
2018 Food Awards Scotland; Best Mediterranean Restaurant
2019 Food Awards Scotland; Best Mediterranean Restaurant
2021 Food Awards Scotland; Best Mediterranean Restaurant
2019 SME Scottish Enterprise Awards; Tapas Restaurant of the Year
2019 Scottish Hospitality Awards; Scottish Restaurant of the Year
2021 Scottish Business Awards: Best Restaurant, Regional Winner
2022 Scottish Business Awards; Best Restaurant, Scottish Winner
Very close to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Kelvin Hall, Glasgow University and Kelvingrove Park.
Cozy interior and sheltered outside area for when the weather permits.
We have an extensive menu, majoring in fresh seafood with a signature dish of Seafood Paella.


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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–22:00 Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    0141 237 4730
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Elena dos Reis
  • Private party facilities
    Special occasions, functions and private dining
  • Area
    Glasgow
  • Parking details
    Free after 6pm and free all day Saturday and Sunday (local restrictions may apply)
  • Public transit
    Close to First bus stops for No.2, No.3 and No 77 (at Kelvingrove Galleries).<br />5 minutes walk from Kelvinhall Underground Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,243 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Healthy

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Glasgow

    Healthy

  • Glasgow

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Glasgow

    Vegetarian-friendly

1,243 Reviews
  1. Angela

    Glasgow

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My advise for anyone dining there is to have the Arroz caldoso con bogavante. It was outstanding. It is struggle for 2 people to get through it but worth the effort.

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  2. Moira

    Glasgow

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 24 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is so fresh and delicious. Most authentic Spanish food we’ve eaten in Glasgow. Good sized portions. The large selection of tapas was great. We loved the garlicky mushrooms and the tomato and red onion salad was so tasty. Everything we ate was delicious. Very friendly and efficient service. This is our third time here and definitely will return.

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  3. Heather

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Service was fast and friendly. However seems to have lost its spark and found tonight’s experience extremely overpriced for a very underwhelming experience

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  4. Marie

    Glasgow

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this really beautiful food And great service and atmosphere x

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  5. Alison

    Berkshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a great place - looks nothing special from the street but the food is fabulous and the staff friendly and helpful. Would 100% go back there - totally recommended.

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  6. Stephen

    Glasgow

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Helpful, Knowledgeable Staff. Great Service. Great Food, Really good ambiance. Portions a little larger than many Tapas places. So keep this in mind when ordering. You can always add to your order if needed. This was our first visit to Elena's, we will definitely be back Great experience from start to finish.

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  7. jerome

    Glasgow

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Me and my lady went here on Saturday for dinner and it was great. We took a table outside to enjoy the sunshine and were well taken care of by the friendly staff. We had the calamares, patatas bravas and garlic aioli, and the mussels in a creamy white wine sauce and all were outstanding. The highlight was the goats cheese and walnuts..superb. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to sample really good Spanish food. We shall most definitely be back.

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  8. Angela

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding with very efficient and friendly service. Will definitely be back

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  9. Angelo

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, very good attentive service. We enjoyed sitting outside on what was a gorgeous summer day.

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  10. Carol

    Perthshire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 August 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Started off really well, sat outside in the sun with a lovely mojito. When it was time for our table there was a problem with double booking, however within 20 mins we were led to our table. Unfortunately, one of the tapas we ordered ( GF Spanish Chicken Croquettes) had not been supervised in the kitchen correctly before being brought to our table. The breadcrumbs were warm but it was only once it was in my mouth and bitten into, did I discover the chicken was frozen solid. This was very off putting to say the least. Again this was a shame as apart from the asparagus coating being rather burnt, the other tapas were fine. When informed, the staff took the frozen croquettes away and we were offered a new plate of food and a complimentary dish. I think the thing we were most surprised about was the fact there was frozen food being served, and then if the kitchen knew that frozen chicken was part of the menu, that skewers should have been used to check it was cooked right through before serving - especially as it was chicken! Definitely some tightening up of food leaving the kitchen needs worked on to ensure no customer ends up with this happening to them again.

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FAQs

Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0141 237 4730.

Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1243 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

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Google Map for Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant

90 Old Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G3 8PZ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Glasgow
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–22:00 Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free after 6pm and free all day Saturday and Sunday (local restrictions may apply)
  • Public transit
    Close to First bus stops for No.2, No.3 and No 77 (at Kelvingrove Galleries).5 minutes walk from Kelvinhall Underground Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Elena dos Reis
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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