One Glasgow restaurant named on top 100 by Good Food Guide
Known for its Mediterranean-inspired menu and relaxed dining atmosphere, Gloriosa has become a firm favourite among Glasgow's food lovers — and even has celebrity fans.
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Pop star Dua Lipa visited the restaurant while in the city for her Hydro show in 2022, later posting on Instagram that she was a "big fan."
Now in its 15th year, the Good Food Guide's annual awards celebrate independent, affordable, and accessible dining across Britain.
Nearly 60,000 public nominations were submitted by diners eager to highlight their favourite local gems.
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Following the public input, the guide's anonymous inspectors travelled the country to assess the nominated spots, compiling a list that reflects how Britain really eats in 2025.
Praising the winners, the guide's experts said: 'These are the neighbourhood gems – independent, warm, and welcoming – where good food and genuine hospitality go hand in hand.
"The kind of place you find yourself recommending to everyone you know.'
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