Mharsanta

4.5

1220 Reviews

£25 and under

Scottish

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2 people

Feb 28, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

Situated in the heart of Merchant City, Mharsanta brings a taste of Scotland to you. We have a passion for using seasonal, local produce from Scotland and are here to ensure our guests have the very best experience from the moment you walk through the door.

We serve a variety of Scottish food from mussels and scallops to home cooked favourites including freshly landed fish and chips and steak and sausage pie. Our resident chef Dom and his team serve an array of culinary delights to suit every taste at affordable prices.

We are open 7 days a week from 12pm and offer a Dine In, Takeaway and Home Delivery service.

We are partnered with Just Eat and Deliveroo for takeaway or you can order online for collection at www.mharsanta.co.uk

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Scottish, Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:45 pm
Phone number
0141 552 9900
Website
http://www.mharsanta.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Dom
Catering
All of our food is sourced with local suppliers and home-made. For events, our wonderful Chef Dom and his team can create a bespoke menu for you. We cater for Vegetarians and offer a daily Vegan special
Private party facilities
The Hideout at Mharsanta is a charming space, ideal for a variety of events from corporate dinners, networking events, press launches, intimate gatherings, small boutique weddings and private parties. We also have a super private event space at our sister venue Van Winkle Barrowlands.
Private party contact
Our Private Event Coordinator: 0141 552 9900

Location
26 Bell Street, Glasgow, G1 1LG
Neighbourhood
Glasgow
Parking details
There is plenty of street parking nearby as well as two car parks, the Q-Park Candleriggs and NCP Glasgow Oswald Street
Public transit
Mharsanta is perfectly located in the heart of Merchant City with excellent transport links, regular buses, taxi links and only a short walk from Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street train stations
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Scottish Tasting Platter
£26.50 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Sample some of Mharsanta’s favourite Scottish dishes! Included within the tasting platter: MacSween’s haggis croquettes with whisky cream sauce Smoked salmon with Scottish oatcakes Medley of mushrooms with garlic cream sauce, on toasted bloomer bread (v) Freshly landed hand battered mini Fish n chips For dessert you will enjoy a traditional Scottish dessert Cranachan. Scottish raspberries, whisky, cream and oats Min of 2 people to book. Must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
Whisky Tasting and Scottish Sharing Platter
£45.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Discover more about whisky through vision, taste and aroma at the contemporary Scottish restaurant Mharsanta, located in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City. Our reputation is based on priding ourselves on using great quality locally produced Scottish food and a warm welcome. Included are some Scottish delights that Mharsanta has to offer with our favourite sharing plates – MacSween’s Haggis Croquettes, Mini fish ‘n chips, Scottish Smoked salmon with oatcakes, Goat’s Cheese Croquettes and Wild Mushrooms on Toasted sourdough. The event lasts for 1 hour - 1.5 hours and is open to all ages, however, the whisky tasting is only available to those over 18 years old.
Traditional Sunday Roast Beef
£0.00 - £17.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Treat yourself to our traditional Sunday Roast! Served with perfectly cooked roast beef cuts, mashed & roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding & gravy and a side of Mac ‘n Cheese. Available 12 noon - 10pm every Sunday!

Popular dishes

Homemade Soup of the Day
Served with Fresh Sourdough
Medley of Mushrooms on Toasted Sourdough
In a Garlic and Cream Sauce with Shaved Grana Padano
Arbroath Smokie Cullen Skink
Traditional Smoked Haddock, Potato, Onion & Cream Soup Served with Fresh Sourdough and Butter
Red Pepper & Goat's Cheese Croquettes
Barvy with Sweet Chilli Sauce
Soy Glazed Tofu & Pickled Mushroom Salad
With crispy shallots
Panko Crusted Haggis Cake
Served with a whisky cream sauce

Mains

Freshly Landed Scottish Fish & Chips
Hand Battered Peterhead Haddock Fillet Served with Thick Cut Chips & Tartare Sauce
Mharsanta Steak & Sausage Pie
Served with Thick Cut Chips & Seasonal Veg
Bacon Cheese Burger
6oz Prime Scottish Steak Burger Topped with Scottish Bacon and Cheddar, Served in a Brioche Bun with House Sauce, Tomato and Chopped Lettuce
Spinach & Courgette Lasagne
Served with Salad
Haggis, Neeps & Tatties
Macsween's Haggis with Creamy Mash, Crushed Neeps & Whisky Cream Sauce
Vegetarian Haggis, Neeps & Tatties
Macsween's Veggie Haggis with Creamy Mash, Crushed Neep & a Whisky Cream Sauce
Fresh Scottish Haggis Burger
6oz Prime Scottish Steak Burger Topped with Haggis, Cheese & Caramelised Onions in a Brioche Bun. Served with Fries
Avocado, Strawberry & Feta Salad
With mixed leaves and a poppy seed dressing
Buffalo Tofu Burger
Our panko breadcrumbed tofu burger with buffalo sauce, tomato, onion, pickles and shredded lettuce served in a vegan bun with vegan mayonnaise.
Panko Crusted Buttermilk Chicken Burger
Served in a Brioche Bun with Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle & Spicy House Sauce With Fries.
Traditional Crofter's Pie
Scottish Mince Beef & Macsween's Haggis in a Rich Gravy, Topped with Puff Pastry. Served With Clapshot & Seasonal Vegetables

Desserts

Homemade Cheesecake
Ask Your Server for Todays Flavour
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Served with Vanilla Ice Cream
Homemade Warm Apple and Rhubarb Pie
Served with A Jug of Custard
Vegan Chocolate Brownie
Served with Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream

What 1,220 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mharsanta offers a delightful Scottish dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests praise the "delicious" cuisine, including standout dishes like haggis scotch egg and Sunday roast. The restaurant's "lovely atmosphere" and "friendly staff" enhance the experience. While some mention minor service and temperature issues, many are eager to return.

1,220 Reviews

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Fiona
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time in Mharsanta and will definitely be back, the food was delicious and big potions. Service was great very relaxed and no rush to leave once we had eaten
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George
Glasgow
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Been a couple of times and enjoyed the food and had a good atmosphere. One of the few consistent places in the merchant city.
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Stephen
Bath
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time in this restaurant and we were really impressed with the service, the food was fantastic. The wine list could have been more extensive as the Malbec we had was ok! Overall the experience was really good and yes we would recommend this restaurant.
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James
Glasgow
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Six of us met for drinks and lunch. Drinks were fine. Food was disappointing. Meals were brought to the table just warm enough to eat but no more. For example one person ordered a burger which was warm enough to eat, but the fries were cold. I ordered a pie which was piping hot but the accompanying vegetables (including mashed potatoes and neeps) were cold. The other four diners in our group had the same experience, part of the meal hot the rest cold. When we managed to bring this to the attention of the restaurant staff, it was suggested that they could have the meals heated up by the kitchen staff, but halfway through a meal this isn’t helpful. They did say that they would mention the problems to the kitchen staff. When the bill came one of our party queried the bill, the manager came to see us but went in the huff because we didn’t think removing the discretionary service charge from the bill was good enough. Really, he did walk away, without a word In what world is removing a ‘discretionary’ service charge is any kind of benefit to a customer who has had a very poor dining experience.
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Gary
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant place. Great service. Starter haggis scotch egg was a standout. Steak was made exactly as ordered. Nothing negative about this place will 100% be back. 😎
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Les
Edinburgh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent Scottish cuisine restaurant, the food, service and overall ambience make it a cut above.
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Eileen
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was lovely, staff catered to our needs. This is our third visit and won’t be our last.
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Margaret
Glasgow
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely restaurant and terrific food and drinks. Excellent service from friendly staff. Only things that stopped it being perfect were, Hendricks gin should be served with cucumber A wee bit tablet or Scottish shortbread served with our coffee would have been nice Toilet could have been cleaner
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Karen
Glasgow
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great value set lunch menu. Hearty food. Staff were very attentive
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Moira
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delicious 3 course lunch , we were glad we picked mussels for the main as the bed we’d had for ages possibly ever.
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FAQs

Mharsanta offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Mharsanta also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0141 552 9900.

Mharsanta is rated 4.5 stars by 1220 OpenTable diners.