The Citizen Glasgow

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  Steph Smith

  ·3 months ago

  “My mum and I popped in for a little afternoon cocktail on a girls day out and we were so impressed. We have been to The Citizen many times before so knew the vibe and atmosphere were great but this time the service was exceptional. Our waiter James was so helpful, he was able to recommend the best perfect serve for my mum based on her tastes and allowed me to order off menu for a classic cocktail. The bar and restaurant were both busy but James didn’t ever make us feel rushed nor did we have to chase anyone down to order again. James was an absolute credit to The Citizen team and our drinks were perfect, so thank you also to the bar staff. Definitely pop in for a gorgeous drink with fantastic service.”

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  Pavlos Georgiou

  ·4 months ago

  “Nice venue with a pleasant atmosphere, although it was quite noisy during our visit. The food was good overall, but nothing particularly memorable. The sirloin steak was flavorful and probably the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately, the waiter who served us came across as somewhat rude, which affected the overall experience.”

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  Alan Patterson

  ·5 months ago

  “In for the first time for dinner. Service was first class, staff obviously well trained. Had Glayva chicken liver pate,followed by butter mussels. Both dishes were excellent and the sauce/broth with the mussels was amazing. Just superb. The interior is very elegant and the restaurant was busy and the atmosphere was great. Citizen cocktail was delicious. Was my birthday and the plate of treats with birthday message was a nice touch. Thanks.”

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  Jen Rountree

  ·6 months ago

  “Out of everything I ate during my holiday to Scotland - the haggis bon bons I ate here at The Citizen are still number 1. We were a group of 5 and had dinner here after arriving in Glasgow our first night. We were fortunate that they were able to seat us given we had no reservation and the restaurant was extremely busy. The ambience is beautiful - so stunning and classic. The drink and dinner menu is comprehensive - great for a group of different budgets and preferences. The food and drinks here were all great and the staff were so friendly. Unfortunately it was fairly slow, our drinks did not come out until practically the end of the meal and my husband’s dish came out so much later. Despite that, it was worth the wait, I would just wait to return on a day where I wasn’t so tired after a plane trip hah.”

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  Lilla Lachlan

  ·6 months ago

  “We spent a Sunday afternoon at The Citizen and ordered the Roast Sirloin of Scottish beef with Yorkshire pudding, crispy roasties, mash and rich gravy… the portion was massive and cooked perfectly. Starters were just as good. Haggis bon bons with whisky cream, bacon butter Shetland mussels with sourdough, and we finished with sticky toffee pudding and their mocha edition dessert.😍😋 The place was busy but the service was great and the cocktails were delicious! Highly recommend it!”

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  Ian Strachan

  ·7 months ago

  “We'd a quieter table for the 6 of us - allowed discussion. Service staff were polite, friendly, and efficient. The food was tasty, the drink good but maybe a wee bit expensive. The atmosphere in this old Victorian building with original features was pleasant.”

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  Bartu Ozturk

  ·7 months ago

  “Great spot in the city centre. The food was genuinely delicious, well presented, full of flavour, and clearly made with care. Portions were spot on and everything tasted fresh. Service was friendly and attentive without being over the top, which made the whole experience really comfortable. The atmosphere is also a big plus: cosy, stylish, and perfect for a relaxed dinner or drinks. Definitely somewhere I’d come back to and recommend to others.”

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  Dru Donaldson

  ·7 months ago

  “Good menu, varied selection, nice a tasty food. Restaurant is split between two levels. Reservations are a must on the weekend, the bar is very popular & super busy, great atmosphere: we were asked if we had a reservation the bar was that busy. Great night out on the weekend.”

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  L L

  ·7 months ago

  “The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and the interior is quite pleasant, which was the main reason we chose to dine here. Unfortunately, the food and service did not match the environment at all. We were a group of three. I ordered a beef pie (red-wine braised beef), but it was extremely salty — to the point that it was difficult to continue eating and left my mouth very uncomfortable. When I mentioned this, one male staff member was polite and kindly offered to replace the dish, which I appreciated. However, because of how salty it was, I no longer had an appetite and decided not to order anything else. What made the experience worse was the attitude during payment. A female staff member appeared visibly unhappy, gave us an unfriendly look, and kept whispering with colleagues nearby, which made us feel quite uncomfortable. As Asian customers, the interaction unfortunately gave us the impression that we were not being treated very warmly. It’s a shame because the setting is lovely, but both the food quality and parts of the service were disappointing. I hope the restaurant can improve consistency and professionalism in the future.”

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  Luke B

  ·11 months ago

  “Visited here on a Saturday night before heading out for a few drinks. You enter through a lively bar where there is a quieter restaurant area at the back. The staff were all friendly and attentive, our table was set on arrival and we were quickly asked about drinks, wine bottles were corked at the table. Very pleasant surroundings with music playing from the bar but quiet enough in the restaurant area that you can enjoy your meal and conversations. The food - to die for! The best meal I have had in a long time. The ingredients were all fresh, high quality and tasted incredible. The artichoke heart starter was beautiful with some of the best tomatoes I have ever eaten. Our main courses were equally delicious, the steak pie was amazing. Despite being quite full, we felt we HAD to have dessert because of how delicious everything else was! Massively recommend and we’re seriously considering travelling back to Glasgow just to try more of the menu. Price wise it is a little pricey, but way more than pub food and would air on the side of fine dining. Definitely worth the prices. Good drinks selection too. Definitely returning soon!”

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