Rioja is a Spanish restaurant and late night bar at 115 Hope Street in central Glasgow. Reopened after a two year hiatus, its new three floor format combines an upstairs dining room, a ground floor bar and a basement space for private gatherings.
The restaurant serves market fresh tapas and bold Iberian plates inspired by the energy of Madrid. Classic tortilla and padrón peppers sit alongside playful modern dishes, allowing diners to mix familiar Spanish flavours with more contemporary combinations.
Lunch and pre theatre menus provide a concise selection of tapas, while the à la carte menu gives a table more freedom to share. A paella experience pairs a chicken and chorizo pan for two with sangria, turning the meal into an especially social format.
Spanish wines, cocktails and live DJs give the bars their own identity after the dining room settles into the evening. The basement can host private events, so Rioja works for a quick city lunch, a full dinner or a celebration that continues later into the night.
Address: 115 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 6LL, Scotland
Rioja Menu
Tapas Modernas
DONUTS DE POLLO
crispy chicken doughnuts – alioli
HUEVO IBÉRICO- ESCOCÉS
Iiberian scotch egg – chorizo
CRUJIENTE DE MORCILLA
crispy black pudding parcels – apple compote – an original rioja favourite
MINI PAELLA DE POLLO Y CHORIZO
homemade paella – chicken & chorizo – alioli
PIMIENTOS DEL PADRÓN
Galician mini green peppers – sea salt
HÍGADO DE POLLO AL JEREZ
chicken livers – shallot – sherry glaze
PATATAS FRITAS CON CHORIZO
chorizo loaded fries – alioli – brava sauce – jalapeños
TACOS DE CHORIZO
chorizo tacos – pickled red onion – fresh lime – alioli; served with mozzarella cheese
CARRILLERA AL PX
slow cooked over 8 hours pig cheeks – thyme – pedro ximénez
Tapas Clásicas
TORTILLA ESPAÑOLA
classic Spanish omelette
ALBÓNDIGAS CASERAS
homemade meatballs – rich homemade tomato sauce
CHORIZO AL HORNO CON VINO
oven roasted chorizo in red wine
PINCHO MORUNO CON MOJO PICÓN
traditional Spanish pork kebabs – homemade mojo picon
CALAMARES A LA ROMANA
crispy squid – alioli
ESPÁRRAGOS AL GRILL
grilled green asparagus – hollandaise – sea salt
PATATAS BRAVAS
spicy Spanish potatoes – alioli – brava sauce
HUEVOS ROTOS
thick cut chips – egg – Serrano ham
MEJILLONES AL VAPOR
fresh Scottish mussels – white wine – garlic
CROQUETAS DE JAMÓN Y QUESO
homemade breaded croquettes – Serrano ham; manchego cheese
ENSALADILLA UCRANIANA
Ukrainian salad – potato – tuna – mayonnaise; garden peas – olives – mini bread batons
PLATO DE EMBUTIDOS
mixed Spanish cured meats
PAN CON TOMATE
Spanish bread – fresh tomato – garlic – sea salt – evoo
GAMBAS AL AJILLO
king prawns – garlic – evoo – fresh chilli
BOQUERONES EN VINAGARE
Spain’s famous white anchovies
ACEITUNAS MIXTAS
Spanish olives
Lunch Menu
3 Tapas 14.95. Available Mon – Fri 12 – 4pm. Gambas al Ajillo has a £3 supplement.
PATATAS BRAVAS
spicy Spanish potatoes – alioli – brava sauce
DONUT DE POLLO
crispy chicken doughnuts – alioli
HUEVOS ROTOS
potatoes – fried eggs – serrano ham
MINI PAELLA DE POLLO Y CHORIZO
homemade mini paella – chicken – chorizo
PIMIENTOS DEL PADRÓN
Galician mini green peppers – sea salt
TACOS DE CHORIZO
chorizo tacos – pickled red onion – lime – alioli
GAMBAS AL AJILLO
king prawns – garlic – evoo – fresh chilli
PAN CON TOMATE
Spanish bread – fresh tomato – garlic – evoo
ENSALADILLA UCRANIANA
Ukranian salad – potato – mayonnaise
ESPÁRRAGOS AL GRILL
grilled green asparagus – hollandaise
CHORIZO AL HORNO CON VINO
oven roasted chorizo in red wine
Pre Theatre Menu
3 Tapas 18.95. Available Sun – Thur 4 – 6.30pm. Gambas al Ajillo has a £3 supplement.
PATATAS BRAVAS
spicy Spanish potatoes – alioli – brava sauce
DONUT DE POLLO
crispy chicken doughnuts – alioli
HUEVOS ROTOS
potatoes – fried eggs – serrano ham
MINI PAELLA DE POLLO Y CHORIZO
homemade mini paella – chicken – chorizo
PIMIENTOS DEL PADRÓN
Galician mini green peppers – sea salt
TACOS DE CHORIZO
chorizo tacos – pickled red onion – lime – alioli
GAMBAS AL AJILLO
king prawns – garlic – evoo – fresh chilli
PAN CON TOMATE
Spanish bread – fresh tomato – garlic – evoo
ENSALADILLA UCRANIANA
Ukranian salad – potato – mayonnaise
ESPÁRRAGOS AL GRILL
grilled green asparagus – hollandaise
CHORIZO AL HORNO CON VINO
oven roasted chorizo in red wine
Desserts
CHURROS CON DULCE DE LECHE
Spanish doughnuts – dulce de leche toffee dip
PERA AL VINO TINTO
poached pear – spiced Spanish red wine – Madagascan vanilla ice cream
TARTA DE QUESO DEL DÍA
homemade cheesecake – ask your server for today’s flavour
ARROZ CON LECHE
traditional Spanish rice pudding – cinnamon – orange zest – vanilla
ICE CREAM SELECTION
Coffees & Teas
CAFÉ SOLO
espresso Spanish-style
CAFÉ CON LECHE
espresso – steamed milk
CORTADO
espresso – warm milk
CAFÉ AMERICANO
long black coffee
CAFÉ BOMBÓN
espresso – sweet condensed milk
TÉ
selection of teas available: English breakfast, Earl Grey, mint, green aat and other milk alternatives available on request.
Liqueur Coffees
CARAJILLO
espresso shot – brandy
LICOR 43 COFFEE
espresso – Licor 43
SPANISH IRISH COFFEE
black coffee – Spanish whisky – brown sugar – whipped cream
CAFÉ CON BAILEYS
espresso – Baileys Irish Cream
TÍA MARÍA COFFEEE
black coffee – Tía María liqueur
CALYPSO COFFEE
black coffee – dark rum – Tía María – cream float