Kelp Restaurant is a Scottish seafood restaurant at 114 Cowcaddens Road in Glasgow. Close to the Theatre Royal, its modern dining room and open kitchen provide a relaxed setting for sharing creative plates made with fresh produce from Scotland’s coasts and islands.
Sustainably sourced seafood is the focus, with oysters, smoked trout, day boat squid, mackerel, mussels and hand dived scallops appearing across the changing menu. Langoustines from Skye and other ingredients linked to specific Scottish waters underline the kitchen’s emphasis on provenance.
The selection is not limited to fish: seasonal mushrooms, vegetables, chicken and pork give mixed groups broader choices. Small plates encourage sharing, while sides seasoned with seaweed and desserts using Scottish fruit carry the coastal and local approach through the meal.
Wine, cocktails, beer, spirits and whisky accompany lunch or dinner, and reservations are available from Tuesday to Sunday. The restaurant can adapt many dishes for dietary needs, so guests with allergies or specific requirements should tell their server before ordering.
Address: 114 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 0HL, Scotland
Kelp Ristorante Glasgow Menu
A La Carte – Snacks
BROT & CO. SOURDOUGH, WHIPPED SEAWEED BUTTER
TOBERMORY SMOKED TROUT CROUSTADE, AVOCADO, LIME, ANCHO CHILLI (2pc)
GF, DF
GORDAL OLIVES
GF, DF, VE
GILDA (2pc)
GF, DF
A La Carte – Oysters
3.5 EACH OR £18 FOR 6
KELP'S SEAWEED HOT SAUCE / RHUBARB & GINGER MIGNONETTE / SEA BUCKTHORN, JALAPENO, CRÈME FRAICHE
A La Carte – Small Plates
TOBERMORY SMOKED TROUT, WATERCRESS, BUTTERMILK, FERMENTED KOHLRABI, APPLE
GF
DAY-BOAT SQUID TOSTADA, PUMPKIN SEED SALSA MACHA, RADISH, LIME
GF, DF
SCORCHED DAY-BOAT MACKEREL, AJO BLANCO, GOOSEBERRY, WHITE GRAPE, ALMOND, EVO
GF, DF
CORN FED CHICKEN SUPREME, WHITE BEAN, SMOKED CHIPOTLE, CHARRED CORN & PEACH SUCCOTASH
GF
SHETLAND MUSSELS ESCABECHE, FERMENTED POTATO FLATBREAD, SAFFRON AIOLI
ARBROATH SMOKIE CROQUETTAS, LEEK EMULSION
ORKNEY CRAB DONUT, BROWN CRAB EMULSION, SESAME, CHILLI
FORAGED SEASONAL SCOTTISH MUSHROOMS, POLENTA, YOLK, LOVAGE PESTO
GF, V, VE adaptable
HAND DIVED BARRA SCALLOPS, XO THERMIDOR, PUFFED WILD RICE, GREEN ONION
GF
HEIRLOOM TOMATO, CARAMELISED SHALLOT & CORRA LINN SHEEP'S CHEESE TART
V
SARDINE BOLOGNESE RAGU, HAND CUT PAPPARDELLE, 30-MONTH AGED PARMESAN
BUTTER POACHED SHETLAND COLEY, LARDO, PEAS, BROADBEANS, HAM, PARSLEY
GF
250g PORK COLLAR, PEDRO XIMENEZ, APPLE, MUSTARD SAUCE
GF
ISLE OF SKYE LANDED LANGOUSTINES, SEAWEED BUTTER, GRILLED LEMON
GF
MARKET FISH OF THE DAY
SEE SPECIALS BOARD OR SERVER FOR DETAILS
A La Carte – Sides
PEACH & TOMATO PANZANELLA
DF, VE
PICKLED SAMPHIRE SLAW
VE, DF, GF
CRISPY RATTE POTATO, SEAWEED SALAD CREAM
GF
SKIN ON FRIES, SEAWEED SALT
GF, DF
A La Carte – To Finish
DARK CHOCOLATE & PISTACHIO DELICE, SCOTTISH RASPBERRY SORBET
GF
BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA, SCOTTISH STRAWBERRY, CUCUMBER, BASIL, LIME & MINT GRANITA
GF
BURNT BASQUE CHEESECAKE, KATY ROGERS YOGHURT, BLACKBERRY & LICORICE COMPOTE
GF
WHITE CHOCOLATE & CARDAMON CREMEUX, CHOUX AU CRAQUELINE, PASSION FRUIT CURD, MANGO SORBET
Market Menu
2 dishes and a side £25.95. Add a Dessert £8.00. Available 12 – 5.45pm.
TOBERMORY SMOKED TROUT, WATERCRESS, BUTTERMILK, FERMENTED KOHLRABI, APPLE
GF
HAND DIVED BARRA SCALLOPS, XO THERMIDOR, PUFFED WILD RICE, GREEN ONION
GF, £4 SUPPLEMENT
SHETLAND MUSSELS ESCABECHE, FERMENTED POTATO FLATBREAD, SAFFRON AIOLI
BUTTER POACHED SHETLAND COLEY, LARDO, PEAS, BROADBEANS, HAM, PARSLEY
GF
HEIRLOOM TOMATO, CARAMELISED SHALLOT & CORRA LINN SHEEP'S CHEESE TART
V
ARBROATH SMOKIE CROQUETTAS, LEEK EMULSION
FORAGED SEASONAL SCOTTISH MUSHROOMS, POLENTA, YOLK, LOVAGE PESTO
GF, V, VE adaptable
CORN FED CHICKEN SUPREME, WHITE BEAN, SMOKED CHIPOTLE, CHARRED CORN & PEACH SUCCOTASH
GF
SARDINE BOLOGNESE RAGU, HAND CUT PAPPARDELLE, 30-MONTH AGED PARMESAN
Market Menu – Sides
BROT & CO. SOURDOUGH, WHIPPED SEAWEED BUTTER
PEACH & TOMATO PANZANELLA
DF, VE
PICKLED SAMPHIRE SLAW
VE, DF, GF
SKIN ON FRIES, SEAWEED SALT
GF, DF
Market Menu – To Finish
Add a Dessert £8.00
DARK CHOCOLATE & PISTACHIO DELICE, SCOTTISH RASPBERRY SORBET
GF
BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA, SCOTTISH RASPBERRY, CUCUMBER, BASIL, LIME & MINT GRANITA
GF
BURNT BASQUE CHEESECAKE, KATY ROGERS YOGHURT, BLACKBERRY & LICORICE COMPOTE
GF