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Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant, Glasgow,
Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant, Glasgow,
Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant, Glasgow,
Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant, Glasgow,
Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant, Glasgow,

Elena's Tapas Bar and Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1140 Reviews
£25 and under
Spanish
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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2 people

19:00


Booked 13 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 08:45–00:00 Sun 08:45–23:00
  • Phone number
    0141 237 4730
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Elena dos Reis
  • Private party facilities
    Special occasions, functions and private dining
  • Private party contact
    Neil or Elena: 0141 237 4730
  • 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). 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 1,140 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Healthy

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Glasgow

    Healthy

  • Glasgow

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Glasgow

    Great for fine wines

1,141 Reviews
  1. ColinH

    Glasgow

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent menu with a huge choice of tapas. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

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  2. Alison

    Glasgow

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It had been years since I’ve visited Elena’s, why did I leave it so long! I’d forgotten what a gem this place is! Staff couldn’t be nicer, so refreshing to go somewhere where the staff are all so lovely! Nothing was a problem! Food was out of this world! Delicious! Great value for money as the tapas is bigger than your normal tapas! Lovely atmosphere! Busy and bustling but not too noisy! Can’t wait to go back!

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  3. ChrisM

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The paella here is amazing, the food really authentic. We always come here as a couple/family for special occasions and everyone really enjoyed there meals.

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  4. GillW

    Aberdeen

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely evening with exceptional food. This was our 4th visit and we will be back on our next trip to Glasgow.

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  5. scottishwanderer

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Disappointed in fairly average food from what was advertised as an award winning restaurant

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  6. ColinM

    Glasgow

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brilliant venue. Actual waited on by Elena herself. Lovely lady , happy and fun. Food was great , Padrona Salted Peppers ,, gorgeous. Mimosas were delicious. Chocolate mouse and expresso laced with Brandy to end ! Lovely afternoon out.

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  7. customer

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second visit here. Lovely ambience. Great food and generous helpings. Tasty and imaginative menu at sensible prices. Slick professional service. Will certainly be returning here next time in Glasgow.

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  8. AndrewB

    Angus

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Had a leisurely meal of mixed tapas listening to Black Snake Roots. Great evening.

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  9. Shep

    Ayrshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Really enjoyed the night. Lovely place . Thank you

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  10. MartinM

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great wine, excellent service - will definitely go back

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  11. AllisonC

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Food ok . Ordered prawn in chilli oil. Asked for bread to mop up and was charged £4 for a few slices of baguette. I may have returned but that totally annoyed me. In majority of restaurants this would have been free.

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  12. KirstyM

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service is always very fast and staff extremely attentive. Food is outstanding every time we visit.

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  13. Annie

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic food, wine and service! A wonderful experience.

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  14. AmyS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Lovely dinner at Elenas, service was a little questionable as the food came out before any drinks or even the water for the table had! Otherwise great though, I always recommend the chorizo! Sangrea was lovely too.

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  15. Vero42

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have eaten here a few times recently, both on our own (couple) and introducing friends. Everyone enjoyed the excellent food and attentive staff. An extra thank you for making an extra effort to arrange a taxi at the end of the evening.

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  16. BillA

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent food, reasonable prices and very nice environment. Loved the Raciones especially the Croquets and the Meatballs.

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  17. GrahamD

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food great service loved it would go back anytime

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  18. BriS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    2nd time going to Elena's and will back again. Food and service terrific.

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  19. LindsayM

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food. Great choice. Staff friendly. Would recommend.

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  20. Trekkingwhitetiger

    Surrey

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Súper 3 for 2 menu. Ración portions much better for sharing than tapas. Delicious ingredients made better with super cooking.

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  21. nicolaf

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabtastic food and service. Delicious, highly recommended

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  22. AnnD

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Variety of menu choices was extremely good, food was delicious and service was both friendly and efficient. Restaurant had been recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint. Lighting however is very bright and ambience could be improved by dimming this a little.

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  23. Wilderness

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    A short walk from the kelvin side art gallery and museum. Very attentive service and possible to pick and choose dishes as you lunch.

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  24. Linda

    Glasgow

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 October 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Warm welcome and lovely tapas. Busy on a Monday early evening so good atmosphere. Will definitely return.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, authentic paella and octopus dish. Seafood was great! Love the staff and ambiance

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  26. IanL

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 October 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Superb food and excellent service. Will definitely be back

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  27. DebbieM

    Glasgow

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Excellent informative service , food delightful although meatballs could have been a tad warmer . Overall first visit will be back would definitely recommend.

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  28. JacquelineJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our 2nd visit, and it didn't disappoint again cant wait to come back

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  29. MalcolmB

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Popped in early on a fri eve with our dog as its dog friendly in the bar area. Good service,friendly and food very nice . Good value for money and will be back

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tried several delicious dishes. Great service - efficient and friendly.

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  31. AliciaW

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and Service great Only issue was a bit cold in restaurant

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  32. JohnB

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Recommended by a friend, we enjoyed our lunch and pre-2pm deal on Tapas was good idea. Accompanying sauces were excellent.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant. Will definitely be going back.

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  34. Andrew

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    We enjoyed a selection of tapas and overall they were good for the price. One of the dishes was cold (the octopus with potato), and our server seemed confused as to whether the dish should be hot or cold; thankfully a more experienced member (possibly the shift manager) stepped in a replaced the dish without question. The same staff member promptly called me after we had left the restaurant as I left my wallet there ! That was much appreciated and a nod to the attentiveness of the staff. Thank you again :) The only disappointment was in terms of atmosphere as most tables had left or were leaving, and many of the staff were in shut down mode and packing things up etc, whereas we had hoped to be able to sit for a while and enjoy a more lively atmosphere. We booked for 9pm, so I'd recommend booking an earlier table for better atmosphere.

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  35. Milo

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always food and service fantastic. Highly recommend.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely restaurant with authentic Spanish tapas and friendly, helpful staff. The live music was a bonus.

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  37. Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic restaurant with wide range of food in their menue, cosy and beautiful. Many thanks 🙏

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 September 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Service was great but the food was pretty disappointing, prawns very over cooked. I understand the concept of larger tapas but unsure it’s really necessary, especially given the quality of the food

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  39. ChrisM

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Most authentic Spanish food I've had in Scotland, it's why we return. The smell as soon as I walk in the door has me thinking I'm down the beach on holiday 🤤

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, live music, felt like we were in Spain!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waiting staff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

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 1140 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 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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–Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 08:45–00:00 Sun 08:45–23:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business 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, Contactless Payment, 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
  • Phone number
    0141 237 4730
  • Private party facilities
    Special occasions, functions and private dining
  • Private party contact
    Neil or Elena: 0141 237 4730
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