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Rioja, Glasgow, Glasgow City

Rioja

3.8
3.8
11 Reviews
£25 and under
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

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  • Neighbourhood gem
Welcome to Rioja Glasgow, where the vibrant flavours of Spain come to life in the heart of the city. Step into our cozy Spanish tapas bar and immerse yourself in a culinary journey of delicious small plates and a carefully curated selection of Rioja wines. Whether you're savouring classic dishes like patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo or exploring modern twists on Spanish favourites, our warm and inviting atmosphere is the perfect setting for sharing great food and creating unforgettable memories. Join us at Rioja Glasgow and experience the true taste of Spain right here in Scotland. ¡Salud!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Kitchen Daily 12:00–22:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–01:00
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  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 11 people are saying

Rioja reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 3.3Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

11 Reviews
  1. Patricia

    Glasgow2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience from start to finish. Food outstanding, service impeccable. Great vibe to restaurant. Staff very friendly and interactive. Great mix of modern and classic tapas. A great find. Highly recommend

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  2. Lynn

    Glasgow1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fabulous and we will definitely return. I think a lot of the staff were relatively new and the service wasn’t great. Their knowledge was lacking , on saying that they were very polite and did their best. I would recommend a visit.

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  3. Aimee

    Ayrshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, staff very friendly, food was amazing and great choice of drinks too. Definitely recommend

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  4. Pamela

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an excellent meal at Rioja, the food was outstanding and great value. Portions were very generous, in fact the chicken donuts were probably too big but delicious. The beef cheeks were amazing as were the chorizo. Our only complaint was it was very dark, we booked for 3pm and even then it was dark to the point I couldn’t see my husband or friends face sitting opposite me. Then to make it even worse they turned the lights down again later on and made it even darker. I get it creates an atmosphere however I really would to be able to see the people I am dining with.

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  5. Gary

    Glasgow1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food The restaurant area is rather dark and needs better lighting, as we couldn't see the menu. Service was slow and staff struggled to open our bottle of red wine, so we gave them a helping hand. We extender our stay to the downstairs bar for pool and drinks, which was very good.

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  6. pippa

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic tasty food. Portions massive. Sangria so lovely as well. Nice vibe and staff.

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  7. RobertB

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, atmosphere was vibrant, location great for the station.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Glasgow1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Visited on Saturday after seeing multiple “influencers” on TikTok going to the launch. Food was good. Service was extremely poor, clear teething issues since opening. Ordered drinks and then food, food arrived before any of our drinks and had to ask for a tap water. No frozen cocktails available despite being on the menu. Had to ask for the bill 3 times. Music was so loud, could barely hear each other. We were sat up stairs and that also could have affected the service. Staff need more training, all seemed inexperienced. Wouldn’t rush back.

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  9. Clare

    Glasgow14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Portion sizes were great. Music was wonderful too. Would definitely return. It’s not a fast food restaurant so I’m not sure why others are complaining about slow service. It’s a tapas bar.

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  10. GeorgeM

    Birmingham3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    First time at Rioja hope st, table booked to avoid disappointment table not ready waited at bar and waited, had to ask for service, waitress returned to say we could only have a small table in the corner apologises for inconvenience said we will make it up to you ( she didn’t) sat with menus for ten minutes had to ask for our order to be taken, food arrived and was very good, portions were a good size. The restaurant is upstairs, small and gets very warm, could become claustrophobic in the summer. No tip this, must do better. Geo M

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Rioja is rated 3.8 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 33 times today
Google Map for Rioja

115 Hope St, Glasgow, Glasgow City G2 6LL

Additional information

  • Area
    Glasgow
  • Hours of Operation
    Kitchen Daily 12:00–22:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–01:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Latin / Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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