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Truly authentic Northern Spanish dishes freshly prepared for your enjoyment.
Elena, from Santander and her team bring you the authentic informal dining of her home area to Glasgow.
Truly authentic Northern Spanish dishes freshly prepared for your enjoyment.
An exciting selection of wines, beers & cocktails.
Your host Elena will look after your every need.
Choose from our extensive range of portiones (larger than typical UK “tapas”) from £3.00 upwards to steak and fantastic paellas. Washed down with carefully selected Spanish wines and beers.
Birthday bash ( West end boys and girls ) Fantastic place ,visited with a party of 6 for a birthday tea and drinks,staff were superb even turning up with a birthday sweet for my wife without being told ,food... read moreFantastic place ,visited with a party of 6 for a birthday tea and drinks,staff were superb even turning up with a birthday sweet for my wife without being told ,food was out of this world , definitely be back sooner rather than later read less
Superb! Having booked the restaurant, we mentioned to a Spanish worker we met that we were going here, and he confirmed it was HIS restaurant of choice, so we were pleased!... read moreHaving booked the restaurant, we mentioned to a Spanish worker we met that we were going here, and he confirmed it was HIS restaurant of choice, so we were pleased!
Service was very good, with helpful suggestions when required. All the staff were friendly and attentive.
We had the mixed croquettes - delicious - ensalada tomate, esparragos alioli, and the tacos brie - most unusual but so tasty. We were pretty stuffed but couldn't resist sharing a bowl of churros!
The white wine was spot on and a very reasonable £18.
We have eaten out frequently on a two week holiday, and this was our highlight meal, so much so that we are returning to Glasgow in a couple of weeks, and have already booked a table for a special birthday meal for my wife along with our daughter-in law. Mind you my wife doesn't know yet, but I know she will be pleased!
Highly recommended! read less
The Best Find! We were so lucky to come across Elena’s accidentally after a very long day of touristing. After 4 courses, I honestly don’t think we could have lucked into a more... read moreWe were so lucky to come across Elena’s accidentally after a very long day of touristing. After 4 courses, I honestly don’t think we could have lucked into a more delicious dinner spot. Even though I was completely stuffed, I wanted to continue tasting the incredible flavors of the Paella, even though I long ago ran out of room. The restaurant is beautiful and clean, and the staff is gracious and kind. This dinner has been a highlight of the restaurants we’ve encounter in our 11 days in Scotland. I’m so glad we happened upon it, and wish we could plan another trip to Scotland to enjoy it again. read less
Great Wee Place Great place for a meal. Food and service is excellent. Reasonably priced and very enjoyable. We ordered the lamb shoulder which requires 2 days notice and it was superb. Been... read moreGreat place for a meal. Food and service is excellent. Reasonably priced and very enjoyable. We ordered the lamb shoulder which requires 2 days notice and it was superb. Been here a few times and will be back. read less
Spécial occasion meal 26th June 2022
Anniversary meal with family. Excellent meal 9 Raciniones between us. All really tasty! Waiter told us that they were understaffed that night due to a couple of late... read more26th June 2022
Anniversary meal with family. Excellent meal 9 Raciniones between us. All really tasty! Waiter told us that they were understaffed that night due to a couple of late call offs. Not noticeable - service attentive and timely. Our 3rd visit and did not disappoint! Good Spanish home cooking- friendly staff
Definitely be back read less
Delicious food and excellent sangria We were recommended this restaurant… so glad we tried it, fabulous!! Terrific authentic food,generous portions and such a variety of choice…. amazing
The white sangria was a first for me... read moreWe were recommended this restaurant… so glad we tried it, fabulous!! Terrific authentic food,generous portions and such a variety of choice…. amazing
The white sangria was a first for me but won’t be the last, it was delicious
Very close to the Kelvingrove Museum & Kelvin Bandstand
Would highly recommend read less
Must Visit! Recently dined at Elena's and what a wonderful meal we had. From start to finish it was an absolute treat with all dishes cooked to perfection and served to us... read moreRecently dined at Elena's and what a wonderful meal we had. From start to finish it was an absolute treat with all dishes cooked to perfection and served to us in such a friendly manner by Elena's lovely team. The tapas dishes were good portions, with the sausage a partcular favourite. Excellent seafood and paella found it's way to our table aswell and finally some absolutely sensational desserts. Couldn't recommed highly enough - don't hesitate to visit! read less
Absolute gem of a place Being "first timers", we didn't really know what to expect, but from start to finish it was brilliant!
The friendliness, and attentiveness, of all of the staff was superb.
The quality, and... read moreBeing "first timers", we didn't really know what to expect, but from start to finish it was brilliant!
The friendliness, and attentiveness, of all of the staff was superb.
The quality, and portion size(s) of the tapas was excellent, and there were absolutely no time constraints/pressure.
In fact we were "encouraged" to prolong this truly Spanish experience, and found ourselves still being there after the past part of 5hrs, (our choice completely, and absolutely nothing to do with the speed and efficiency of the service/staff).
DON'T THINK TWICE ABOUT GOING, JUST GO EXPERIENCE, AND LIKE US, YOU'LL DEFINITELY BE BACK!
ABSOLUTE WINNER ALL ROUND!!!!!! read less
Lovely Spanish restaurant Absolutely lovely. Fantastic authentic Spanish restaurant, even all the wines are Spanish. The food is delicious and the service spot on,
We were lucky enough to visit on their sixth... read moreAbsolutely lovely. Fantastic authentic Spanish restaurant, even all the wines are Spanish. The food is delicious and the service spot on,
We were lucky enough to visit on their sixth anniversary and we’re given free Sangria and paella.
We had their raciones of meatballs, mussels, peppers and potatoes, all were delicious. And the crema catalana to finish was just lovely read less
Much improved! We had a fantastic evening eating and drinking here. The food and atmosphere is much improved from a few years ago when perhaps it felt a little over priced and... read moreWe had a fantastic evening eating and drinking here. The food and atmosphere is much improved from a few years ago when perhaps it felt a little over priced and food a little flat.
However yesterday very pleased to report that it was great. Ordered a few plates of tapas - there was a nice selection of draught lagers too. The atmosphere outside was very nice with the seating area now with covered awning - where once it was bare tables and a bit of a wind trap. Inside was very busy. Other food on the menu looked very enticing particularly the mussels.
We’ll certainly be going back!
¡Muy fabuloso! read less
Mouthwatering food and excellent wine. Absolutely delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection and the dry white wine washed everything down perfectly. Highly recommend. Fav was padron peppers and never tasted a goats cheese salad like... read moreAbsolutely delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection and the dry white wine washed everything down perfectly. Highly recommend. Fav was padron peppers and never tasted a goats cheese salad like it. Thank you, we’ll be back. read less
Without a doubt, the best tapas I've eaten in Glasgow We came here for Saturday lunch and arrived at 12:30. We were quickly seated and offered drinks. As in some other places, even in Spain, staff knowledge of dry and... read moreWe came here for Saturday lunch and arrived at 12:30. We were quickly seated and offered drinks. As in some other places, even in Spain, staff knowledge of dry and medium sherry was scanty. I showed the waiter a photo on my phone of Tio Pepe by Gonzalez Byass to no avail. We did notice eventually they had a Manzanilla and Pedro Ximénez available on the menu, so it was resolved and we had Manzanilla and an Estrella Damm (Bottled as there was a problem with the draught beer).
We ordered and the food came very quickly: Croquetas, Gambas al Ajillo, Chorizo a la Sidra, Ensalada de Pimientos asados and Esparragos trigueros empanados sobre Ali-Oli. All were perfect in presentation and flavour and I doubt if they could be better anywhere. Wine was reasonably priced at £22.50 for a Rioja Rosado. This was followed by Crema Catalana, coffee and Soberano brandy. Altogether a memorable meal.
The only fly in the ointment was the service, which was helpful but rather lumbering. Our waiter, I guess, was fairly new and had to be reminded at times. This would not prevent our going back, however. read less
Elena’s is an award winning Spanish tapas restaurant in Glasgow.