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Serves meat, vegan options available. Chef-owned fusion food restaurant. Offers a separate vegan menu with dishes might be such as tomato basil soup, avocado salad with spicy peanut dressing and crispy noodles, tempura vegetables with sweet chilli and soy dip, grilled mushroom bruschetta with onion marmalade. Open Mon-Sun 12:00-22:00.
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25 Reviews
First Review by MuK-UK
wilease
Points +79
Nothing special - Edit
After reading reviews, I had high hopes but I didn't find Red Onion to be anything special, to be honest! I appreciated that there was a vegan menu, but I'd say the food was just okay.
Read moreI had the haggis bon bons, which were fine but dry, and the mac and sheese which again, was alright but it wasn't a good portion size. It tasted good because of the truffle oil, but I'd say I could make my own at home easily. I don't think there were any wild mushrooms in the dish as stated...
For dessert, it was banana fritters and apple & cinnamon crumble. The bananas were nice, a bit mushy but okay and the crumble was pretty dry. The crumble part of it wasn't really cooked, or crumbly.
Again, it was all edible and okay, but it wasn't anything special or mind-blowing!
The service wasn't particularly friendly and it took ages for them to come over to give us our receipt.
I dunno, like I said, it wasn't horrible food, just a bit meh. I guess I was more critical because of the glowing reviews on here. I wouldn't recommend it, or go again if I was in Glasgow, but it was okay food!
Pros: Designated vegan menu, Vegan wines marked clearly
Cons: Service wasn't great , Food was a bit generic
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LeahWilts
Points +56
Tasty value for money - Edit
I had two starters - the haggis balls and avocado satay salad. Both were very tasty, with many different elements and textures and tastes. Six quid each on the menu, and together were very satisfying and filling.
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Kadda
Points +77
Very tasty and good selection of vegan dishes - Edit
I had the truffle macaroni sheese with wild mushrooms, peas and rocket and onion rings on the side. It was all extremely tasty with good portions.
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Marta_C
Points +205
Amazing food - beautiful - Edit
You can't fault the Red Onion. I am annoyed by the fact that Happy Cow does not allow me to rate it 5 stars because it is not a solely vegan restaurant. Frankly, it is one of the best places I have been to for vegan food. You can tell that the chef has a genuine interest in food from the beautiful combination of flavours, creativity and presentation of the dishes. Most restaurants should learn from Red Onion - thanks to the amazing staff too :)
Read morePros: Attention to detail, Exceptional service, Delicious food
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AshSned
Points +646
Great choice of vegan food - Edit
Had a lovely meal and really enjoyed what we had. Nearly all wines are vegan and all labelled on menu. Only thing was chocolate brownie was more cake like rather than brownie consistency.
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RebeccaWhitten
Points +604
Great choices for vegans - Edit
We visited red onion as I had received a voucher as a gift. The menu did not disappoint and would be great to visit with omni friends and family as they have a bit of everything. The chef was even out asking people how their meals were which I think is a lovely touch! Would love to go back here.
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SMandi
Points +190
Decent vegan menu - Edit
Had the vegetable tempura, very yummy. Breading wasn't too heavy. Then had the macaroni and cheese. Also very good.
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madveganfood
Points +1470
Inexpensive high quality food - Edit
They have a fantastic menu with lots of options. I recommend this place if you are with omni company or even if you are looking for high class food.
Read morePros: Amazing tasty options
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Annebumble
Points +503
Beautiful Vegan lunch - Edit
Dedicated vegan menu, vegan haggis bon bons were fabulous, mixed tempura vegetables and root vegetable korma. I’ll try the vegan Mac n cheese next time!
Read morePros: Dedicated vegan menu , Great service
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Tylinder
Points +41
A lovely restaurant - Edit
The Red Onion was recommended to me by the owner of my favourite vegan restaurant in Glasgow for when they had a night off. It is a lovely restaurant with nice attentive staff. The vegan menu is varied and tasty, good value, the evening was relaxed and unhurried. Very nice indeed, thank you!
Read morePros: Good vegan menu, Unhurried and relaxed, Tasty food with a Scottish twist
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VeronicaBrady
Points +30
Great for date night or celbrations - Edit
I love red onion for fancier occasions. Everything on their menu is delish. I personally couldn't afford to go hear every week but when you do it is well worth the wait. I would highly recommend the vegan taster menu.
Read morePros: Good Value, Nice vibe , Creative Menu
Cons: Pricey for everyday eating our , No cocktails
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TimorousBeasty
Points +212
Plush wee restaurant with vegan choices but not wallet bursting - Edit
Plush little restaurant just behind sauchiehall street, a little off the beaten track but easy to find. Friendly staff and nice ambience. Food delicious and nice vegan menu. I had the haggis Bon bons which were lovely followed by a delicious wild mushroom risotto all finished off with the banana fritters which were again delectable. My carnivorous fellow diners also enjoyed their meals so caters for all. Reasonably priced set menu choice; Will definitely be back, can’t give 5 stars as served meat.
Read morePros: Good separate menu of delicious vegan options, Friendly staff, Nice restaurant with good ambience
Cons: Little off the beaten track but worth finding
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RhonaM
Points +749
Great food - Edit
Lovely staff, good service and the food was wonderful. Lots of vegan options to choose from and affordably priced. Menus available online.
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cgworthing
Points +46
Plenty of choice - Edit
A whole vegan menu to choose from with several options for each course. I had bang bang avocado salad to start and a risotto for main. Both were delicious. I would definitely come back.
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Edent
Points +570
Huge vegan menu - Edit
Provides a separate vegan menu. Also has veggie and gluten free menus. Brilliant twist on local foods. A couple of local beers on offer. Service was quick and friendly.
Read moreA tasting menu is available if you book 24hrs in advance.
Pros: Large selection , Local cuisine , Credit cards accepted
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garyandmax
Points +32
Spectacular looking food - Edit
Really enjoyed our evening at Red Onion! Friendly, attentive staff, with tasty and fabulously presented food.
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Alyson
Points +793
Interesting vegan menu - Edit
Was here for a working lunch and was pleased to see a good choice of starters, mains and desserts (4-5 in each category). I had haggis bon-bons to start, just for the name, and they were very nice crispy balls with some salad. Mediterranean tart for mains was good. No room for dessert! Busy place so were glad had table reserved.
Read morePros: Interesting vegan menu
Cons: Busy, Serves meat
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axis777
Points +114
Highly recommended - Edit
I went here just a few hours after arriving in Scotland with an 8 hour jet lag, and I am *so* happy I did. Their vegan menu (be sure to ask for it) was a highly welcome relief from travel food. The place was quite busy, so if you have more than 2 you may face a wait and there’s no bar. It’s worth it, nonetheless. I would come back here every time I’m in Glasgow.
Read morePros: Beautifully creative vegan options, Busy but quieter than other local scenes, In the artsy part of Glasgow
Cons: Serves all food persuasions, May be a bit of a wait if you have a larger party
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TashaMacLellan
Points +50
Fantastic! - Edit
The Vegan options here are varied and full of flavour!! I highly recommend this place. Chef and owner is a well known Scottish guy, who clearly is open minded regarding veganism!!
Read morePros: Plenty of Vegan options Very tasty! Booth tables.
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Agadooska
Points +559
OK for non vegan restaurant - Edit
Maybe my expectations were a bit too high after reading enthusiastic comments on Facebook but I left slightly disappointed.
Read moreService was good, food was good but not exceptional. Avocado peanut salad was pretty good, crispy noodles felt as if they were made a day in advance but overall it was something unusual that I didn't see anywhere else, so worth a try. For main course I had mushroom tart which was quite delicious, quite unnecessarily accompanied by a huge pile of salad which I felt didn't really go with the tart, some rocket salad would compliment it so much better.
The biggest disappointment was dessert of banana fritters and chocolate praline sauce, fritters were quite mediocre and the sauce didn't go with it at all, the whole thing was screaming for some ice cream to bring it together and make it less dry.
Overall though it was good value for money considering the restaurant which is a bit more "fancy" than your usual vegan eatery in Glasgow and the separate vegan menu makes them an option for those forced to eat out with meat eaters on special occasions.
Pros: Vegan menu , Value for money , Good service
Cons: Food not that great
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Loneill43
Points +20
Seperate Vegan Menu - Edit
Loved this restaurant so much choice, usually I struggle eating at a normal meat serving restaurant with one or two choices. The vegan menu boasts 5 starters and 5 mains and it's not just boring old sweet potato salad. I had lovely veg tempura to start and a mushroom risotto for main. I even got a vegan chocolate brownie. Can't wait to go back and try some of the other meals. Everything about here was amazing! Highly recommend!!!
Read morePros: Tasty, Plenty of choice
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Mollyjane
Points +58
vegan menu! - Edit
I was delighted to find that Red Onion have a separate vegan menu- not just one or two veggie options! My choices (tempura and veg "meat"balls) were great and I look forward to going back to try some of the others. Well done Red Onion!
Read morePros: a full vegan menu
Cons: none
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Lucy.
Points +22
confused menu! - Edit
We booked a table for two for dinner in the evening. We ordered from the set vegan menu, a starter and main each and for myself a pudding. The starters arrived and were excellent, the avocado salad and the tempura vegetables ( a very generous amount of vegetables). The mains were quick to be served which was great as we were hungry but upon arrival my spaghetti and 'vegan meatball' appeared to actually be shop bought cauldron falafels and spaghetti. You don't eat the two things together, it felt like 2 different meals so i was disappointed. The other main of bean burger was ok but they didn't live up to the starter which was disappointing. The pudding was of hot chocolate brownie and was served with a very thin alpro custard. When you go to a restaurant such as the red onion you expect good standards of chef who can cook things like vegan meatballs from scratch as it's something I do easily at home myself - even if he was using granose etc - the service was great but overall the food was sadly lacking. I don't see the point in doing a specified vegan menu if its not going to do flavourful and exciting vegan cooking justice.
Read morePros: good Service , food was quick , friendly staff
Cons: strong meat smell especially next to the kitchen , FLAFELS ARE NOT VEGAN MEATBALLS!!, price doesn't reflect the food quality
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endofcity
Points +440
Vegan choices were a bit average - Edit
It's refreshing to see a restaurant offering a separate vegan menu but I was a little disappointed by the options available.
Read moreThe choice is a little limited (to be expected) and I felt the dishes lacked imagination. They include mushroom bruschetta, the ubiquitous mushroom risotto and a tomato tart.
The service was good but when the food came I was very much underwhelmed. It wasn't bad but I wasn't thinking 'wow, I must come back'.
However, the effort they have made to have a separate vegan menu deserves applause.
Don't think I feel hugely motivated to return.
Pros: Nice dining room, Good service, Separate vegan menu
Cons: Prices on the high side, Food was very ordinary, PA system on wall!
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MuK-UK
Points +262
How Refreshing! - Edit
This is surely the way of the future: somewhere that can offer something for many different diets and do it well.
Read moreThe separate vegan menu offers a good range of choice. There was also menus for vegetarians and coeliacs. The wine menu also clearly marked the vegan options. The pre-theatre 3 course offer is good value.
I thoroughly enjoyed my meal in this pleasant restaurant and the staff were friendly, helpful and attentive.
I'll certainly be back, especially if needing to eat with non vegan friends and family.
Pros: Varied Menu, Pre-Theatre Menu, Relaxed
Cons: Full Price Menu At The More Expensive End Compared
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