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Cail Bruich

Restaurant Fine dining restaurant

One of the Top rated Fine dining restaurants in Glasgow


Address

725 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 8QX, United Kingdom

Website

www.cailbruich.co.uk

Contact

+44 141 334 6265

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (447 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 6:30 PM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 12 to 5 PM, 7 PM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 12 to 5 PM, 7 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 6:30 PM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 6:30 PM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Jackie R. 4 years ago on Google
    Ate there today. The meal was a gift to my husband and I for our 60th birthday. Have NEVER left a negative review and am not about to do so now. 5 course tasting menu. Possibly think that it's been our best yet. Sea trout was delicious, as was the tomato course. Loved the pork . The lemon tart was to die for. Amazing staff and service. Cannot recommend highly enough. Must be on of the best place to eat .My favourite
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Duncan P. 1 year ago on Google
    Finally managed to get a booth for 4 at the Michelin Starred Cail Bruich. Experienced the 7 course tasting menu with the wine pairing. A fantastic afternoon, the extremely knowledgeable staff talking us through the gastronomie on a step by step basis. Also just came second in the 2022 GQ Awards "Restaurant of the Year" . No mean feat. Big congrats to Lorna McNee. Cant wait to go back.....
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 theGman971 2 years ago on Google
    This was our first visit to Cail Bruich. Food and service was excellent, what you'd expect from a Michelin star restaurant. Staff are very knowledgeable about the dishes they serve. We had the chefs tasting menu and was great. One thing that stopped it getting 5 stars was the manner in which a dessert was served, far from Michelin standard or any acceptable standard. This was dealt with at the time with a manager.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scott M. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome. If Michelin did stars in Glasgow, Cail Bruich would have one. Genuinely passionate staff add to the experience and if you appreciate food, wine and art, this is food fusion heaven.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris 1 year ago on Google
    Celebrated my birthday here back in January with the Chef’s Table Experience. Fabulous food prepared by an elite chef team. The whole experience lasted around 3 hours with 12 courses served including starters and dessert. The initial novelty wore off as the team kept cooking same dishes for all guests, however it was worthwhile to witness the orderly preparation of the whole process. Menu evolves over time so I would definitely recommend to revisit every other time.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Balraj S. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place to go with your better half. Interior was soothing. Ambience is beautiful and decor was wonderful. Service and staff was excellent. Staff was very courteous and friendly. Hospitality was at its highest. Five course meal was just to die for. Bit expensive but worth it. Highly recommended
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jonathan F. 8 months ago on Google
    The attention to detail is outstanding. From the servers, to the food itself. I thought I would be hungry when it was over but the courses were just enough for lunch. If you want a true world class dining experience, you go here. You will not be disappointed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kletinha S. 4 years ago on Google
    My favourite restaurant in Glasgow, food is amazing and well presented, staff so polite.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael P. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious birthday lunch and fantastic service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason G. 4 years ago on Google
    Expect this restaurant to get its first Michelin star very soon, it's that good. Definitely the premier restaurant in Glasgow. The service is incredible and the food is outstanding. Make sure you treat yourself to the chef's bounty tasting menu. Cannot reccomend it highly enough and the price is far more affordable than many similar tasting menu experiences.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Glasgow F. 4 years ago on Google
    Tasting menu on a different level to any other restaurant been to in Glasgow. Although doesn't sound a lot, by end was more than content. Every dish spot on, personally scallops were the star but duck and halibut perfectly cooked.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sue L. 1 year ago on Google
    I booked the chef's table experience, not knowing it is only reserved for one party each session and I would be the only person sitting at the table. It was a privilege watching the team at work, who clearly maintained the highest standard for the food they served. And the food - I understand how hard it is to come across a restaurant where every dish is tasty, and Cail Bruich was one of them. There were multiple highlights of the menu, to list a few below: - West coast crab, raw Orkney scallop, dashi, hazelnut: they used the right amount of ponzu sauce which was not overpowering and let the natural sweetness of the seafood shine through. - Garden onion, Old Winchester, chive: this was created for Krug's Single Ingredient programme, and I was amazed how onions could be in so many different forms and textures. - Mushroom tart: you can probably imagine the beautiful smell of that truffle/mushroom sauce by just looking at the photo. - Laurencekirk chicken, hen of the woods mushroom, hispi cabbage: chicken was cooked just right, hen of woods absorbed the flavoursome jus, special mention to the cabbage (under the chicken) that was shredded and 'stir-fried' with diced bacon. Even the mocktails were treated seriously here, the one I ordered was refreshing and beautifully presented. Pleasant service all the way through.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 X L. 1 year ago on Google
    Quite affordable and delicious. The taste of cod and deer is amazing. The desserts are also fabulous. I will definitely come back again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachel M. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent restaurant in the west end of Glasgow. Friendly staff who are obviously passionate about their food and service. Would definitely recommend to foodie types.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Graeme H. 5 years ago on Google
    Superb in every way

  • 5/5 Sella M. 3 years ago on Google
    How does Cail Bruich not have a Michelin star?! The courses are delicious and have a lot of unusual flavour combinations. Excellent wine pairings curated by a knowledgeable and passionate somm. There are a lot of rare fine wines by the glass which are reasonably priced too. Will be returning next time I’m in town.

  • 5/5 Jamie C. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food and service! We had the tasting menu and every course was impeccably cooked and presented. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Rebecca M. 3 years ago on Google
    Eat here last night. Absolutely amazing meal. Served by knowledgeable and friendly staff. Food and service comparable with any Michelin stared restaurant would be surprised if this place doesn't have at least one in the next year. Interesting, intense, flavourful food well thought out with beautiful wine pairings. Could not be happier.

  • 4/5 Thao D. 5 years ago on Google
    We pick the seasonal menu (3 sets) Which is perfect for, if you have more room, should try their taste menu. - scallop is tender mixed with hearty garden sweetness - grill sea bass perfect in perfect sauce - must have their pitaschio ice-cream

  • 5/5 Kate A. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely surprise visiting this delightful dining experience. Taster menu was varied and delicious. Staff were very friendly and attentive and explained each course to enhance the expectation. Did not disappoint.

  • 5/5 Anne R. 3 years ago on Google
    The food here is incredible. We had the 5 course tasting menu,a d each course was fantastic . Everyone both front of house and in the kitchen,were very friendly, and happy to explain what was happening. I cant wait to go back again, it can't happen soon enough

  • 5/5 Hanshing N. 5 years ago on Google
    Quality and presentation of food was simply amazing. The duck which I had was the best that I have ever tasted. Service was also impeccable.

  • 5/5 h u. 5 years ago on Google
    Quite possibly some of the most delicious food I've ever had. The wine, however, was out of this world good.

  • 5/5 Michael B. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent experience all around - food was delicious, staff attentive and atmosphere relaxing. Would recommend - their 3 AA Rosettes are well earned.

  • 5/5 Alistair W. 3 years ago on Google
    The best.

  • 5/5 Milie S. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing services!!!!!

  • 5/5 Johnny M. 5 years ago on Google
    Great meal, wine and servers. Resturant smells funny though

  • 5/5 Scott W. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic as always.

  • 5/5 Thomas M. 3 years ago on Google
    Flavour after flavourful after flavourful, expensive but definitely a taste sensation, and lovely staf👍

  • 5/5 Eve O. 3 years ago on Google
    Top notch service. The food was perfect and sitting at the chefs table was lovely experience. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Ruth S. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing gastronomic evening superb service was increadable , and we were very privileged to be at the chef's table. Thank you one and all. Would highly recommend for that special night, or lunch, or just because you can .

  • 5/5 Neil J. 3 years ago on Google
    Outstanding

  • 5/5 Timothy A. 1 year ago on Google
    Brilliant food, brilliant service. Made to feel very welcome. Every course was a hit - no misses. Fed recommend the cheese course - unlike any cheese course we've ever had before!

  • 5/5 Megan R. 2 years ago on Google
    Came here for a birthday treat, wasn't disappointed! Superb attention to detail and presentation, lovely knowledgeable staff, and a menu that thoughtfully highlighted a range of great ingredients. Unfortunately, I was driving so was unable to enjoy the wines with my meal, but would love to return to do so!

  • 5/5 Calum M. 2 years ago on Google
    Went here for brothers birthday. Food was special, each dish had its own story and the wine pairing/explanation of why they went with each dish was great. Can't recommend this highly enough. Will be back.

  • 5/5 Bryan R. 1 year ago on Google
    Sublime! We had the chef's table and loved seeing all the food prepared and the chef's served the food and explained everything. The food is stunning, possibly the best we've had!

  • 5/5 Alistair R. 1 year ago on Google
    Came for our wedding anniversary, 2nd year in a row and was outstanding start to finish. Every single member of staff was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. Personal touch with a happy anniversary card on the table for our arrival - so lovely. The menu was delivered in an envelope so you could decide if you wanted every dish to be a surprise or not - really nice idea and different from our visit last year. Hope this stays as part of the experience. We arrived at 7:30 and left just before 11...the time flew by! The fact you have the table for the night, the execution of the dishes and the amazing staff/service makes this my favourite restaurant in Glasgow and warrants its price point (not to mention its Michelin star) Look forward to booking next year already!

  • 5/5 Keith C. 10 months ago on Google
    I was there for the tasting menu with my wife for her birthday and it was simply superb. Every part of the experience from the hard working and knowledgeable staff, who make each of the exquisite and beautifully prepared courses, made to perfection from the extremely hard working and expert chefs in the kitchen with Lorna, with the just the right amount of discrete theatre at the table to make them both exciting and memorable. The attention to detail and craft for each dish component is amazing and the Michelin star is well deserved. We absolutely loved it and will certainly return. Fantastic.

  • 5/5 André W. 5 months ago on Google
    Worth the 1* Michelin Guide. Incredible food, as well classic and reinvented, perfect service from a well-rehearsed team. It wasn't the first time I've eaten there and certainly not the last!

  • 4/5 VioLaTor 7 months ago on Google
    Great service and atmosphere. Loved the food - only downside was that two dishes had similar flavour profiles to when I last went in 2021- the main, and the last dessert. The main, which was grouse - just a bit too hearty for me, and was seasoned with 5 spice, which was similar to the duck dish in 2021. The dish was very similar to what I had at the Balmoral earlier in the year... and I had the same issue with that as in, it just needs something to break up the richness of the protein. The dessert was milk and honey, was yummy, but just very similar to the 2021 flavours. The real star of the show for me was the mushroom dish with brioche ... was excellent. The service was spot on as to be expected. Best wishes. M

  • 5/5 David A. 6 months ago on Google
    Amazing culinary experience from start to finish. Simon made us feel welcome and his knowledge and expertise was excellent. Even learned a few things.

  • 5/5 Odette M. 6 months ago on Google
    Visited Cail Bruich last night for our anniversary, and it was amazing. The atmosphere is very relaxed, and not as formal as other Michele starred restaurants. The food is local produce done in an imaginative way. We had the wine pairing and have tried wines from countries that I never knew made wine. A wonderful experience, well worth treating yourself

  • 5/5 Elizabeth P. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful food, expertly paired with excellent wine.

  • 5/5 Nicola C. 4 years ago on Google
    Service and cuisine is outstanding, a dining experience.

  • 5/5 OKSY 0. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely service, great food...

  • 4/5 Andy M. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was lovely, but the service was exceptional

  • 5/5 Iain W. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food and excellent service

  • 3/5 Alexander N. 4 years ago on Google
    The food here was delicious i could not fault any of it and the service was great however. The length of time between courses was not acceptable. We waited almost an hour to get our first course and we did not leave the restaraunt until 3 hours after we had arrived. On top of that their mark up on alcohol is ridiculous. I accept that profit needs to be made but how do you justify £30 for a bottle of wine i can pick up at any supermarket for a fiver, and £25 four a large bottle of beer which you can get for £4. I have eaten in Michelin star restaraunts for less money, lastly there was 4 of us and we had to sit apart as the could not do a tabled for 4. ( Weird ) i enjoyed the food on my first visit however my first visit will be my last.

  • 5/5 thomas h. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff super friendly and attentive. The food was beautifully presented and we enjoyed trying dishes we wouldn't normally go for. Would definitely return. Special shout to Simon who was the perfect host.

  • 5/5 Colin G. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely fantastic!

  • 5/5 Alan R. 3 years ago on Google
    Heard good things about this restaurant and decided to book a tasting lunch. The food was well presented and the flavours were outstanding! Great wines to go with superb food. Michelin star quality without doubt.

  • 5/5 Martin J. 4 years ago on Google
    Outstanding Scottish food served with care and precision. Superb tasting menu and matching wines with sensible prices are well worth going for

  • 5/5 Alexander T. 5 years ago on Google
    Cosy place, friendly staff, great for a romantic date or dinner for one (my case)... Choice of: a la carte menu or 2x tasting menus perfectly paired by the sommelier... Good quality produce and inventive dishes, perfectly executed...

  • 5/5 Fran Togi T. 4 years ago on Google
    Most amazing food and the service was impeccable!

  • 5/5 Andrew C. 6 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing. Young crew that's very passionate. Mark my words at least one Micheilen star is in the future for these guys!

  • 5/5 Suhas M. 4 years ago on Google
    By far the best meal we have experienced in Glasgow and we should have provided a positive review much much earlier. We had a wonderful dinner pared with different wines , on our anniversary. Staff were highly skilled in all our departments- cooking, customer service and knowledge on wine paring. The apple soufflé was brilliant and so was the duck other than everything else!

  • 5/5 David Lyon & Patricia H. 6 years ago on Google
    Beautiful dishes of thoughtful use of local provender imbued with maximum flavor.

  • 5/5 Nicola Alice Y. 5 years ago on Google
    Seriously tasty food and great service!

  • 2/5 David L. 4 years ago on Google
    Hopelessly inconsistent. I’ve been here twice. The first time was decent and the Michelin recommendation felt deserved. The second time the staff were at best disinterested, at worst arrogant and unfriendly. It’s not as if there is a whole lot to be proud of. Limited menu options in a slightly pretentious ambience. Michelin deserving? Far short.

  • 5/5 Andy W. 4 years ago on Google
    This is probably our 10th visit to Cail Bruich. They never fail to surprise us with their inventive combinations of flavour and texture. When we occasionally visit other top end restaurants Cail Bruich is always the benchmark and nowhere else has ever reached their level. Wild garlic butter with sourdough bread and consomme, trout tartare with horseradish, silky cod with asparagus and Jersey Royals were among the amazing dishes we had from their tasting menu. Cail Bruich is a real gastronomic experience, it may seem expensive but we have always left feeling that we had great value for money. Looking forward to number 11.

  • 2/5 Lorraine E. 5 years ago on Google
    A taster menu of £60 per head was topped with wine @£50 a bottle and IPA @£6.50. The whole event was long drawn out , 4 hours long, the food was so small it was tasteless. The waiters expected us to know everything about the menu, the dishes being served and the obscure ingredients. I am told the normal menu is a better experience , which I will try but will defiantly never return for a tester menu- Bill for 4 was £470

  • 5/5 Joseph W. 5 years ago on Google
    Been to Cail Bruich 3 times now and always been impressed, without doubt one of Glasgow's best restaurants. Tasting menu is the way to go and the staff are wonderful.

  • 3/5 BrightYellow G. 5 years ago on Google
    It’s expensive for what it is.

  • 5/5 Paula H. 5 years ago on Google
    Great family run restaurant in the west end. Lovely food and service.

  • 5/5 John N. 5 years ago on Google
    Delicious food and great services. Thank you very much.

  • 5/5 Reid A. 5 years ago on Google
    We had a lovely dinner. There is a 3 or 4 course ala carte menu (though with several amuse bouche's more like 5) or multi course tasting menu - we did rhe former. Small, quiet place. I cab recommend the sweetbreads and the duck if the have them

  • 4/5 Øivind Tobias J. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food and service, but the wine pairings weren’t that good. A bit too expensive.

  • 5/5 Carol M. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and very attentive staff. Lovely experience with each dish described and will offer a wine to match each course if you would prefer.

  • 1/5 Karl A. 5 years ago on Google
    Had a terrible meal in here. I've never been back !

  • 5/5 Jessica C. 4 years ago on Google
    Had a really good time here tonight. Every dish is delicious and a piece of art! And thank you all for the special surprise for my birthday!

  • 4/5 Paras M. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely quirky little place with a fab seasonal menu. However being told you had been sat at a rubbish table before we had even seen the table was a bit off putting. My meal was fantastic but my partner had the beef and it wasn't that impressive. It was nice but not the amazing that you would expect from a place like this.

  • 5/5 T A. 4 years ago on Google
    What fabulous flavours !! And who knew lovage butter would be sooo wonderful. Great place...you have to visit here !!

  • 5/5 Pierre-Philippe R. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food and great service

  • 4/5 gauterin j. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service and really lovely food. The portions were more than enough for sharing plates, the prices were decent and there was a good selection of dishes. The venison carpaccio, tequila cured trout and duck curry deserve special mention. Will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Chris C. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent vegetarian options, great meal. Will be back!

  • 5/5 human b. 4 years ago on Google
    Stunning! Creative dishes. Delightful and delicious. Affordable, reasonable. Must try if u are in town.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Free water refills
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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