Halloumi Glasgow City is a Greek restaurant at 161 Hope Street in central Glasgow. Its bright, relaxed dining room is built around the sociable pleasure of ordering several plates for the table. The location works for a quick city lunch, a longer dinner or drinks accompanied by small dishes.
Greek dips with toasted pitta provide an easy starting point, followed by salads, grilled halloumi and vegetable plates. Chicken and pork souvlaki, gyros, lamb meatballs, seafood and slow cooked beef add more substantial flavours. The small plate format lets diners combine smoky grilled food with fresh herbs, yoghurt, lemon and olive oil.
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free markings appear throughout the menu, giving mixed groups a useful range of choices. An express menu offers a concise way to try a dip and two dishes at lunch, while children have a separate two course selection. Guests with allergies should still discuss current ingredients and shared preparation with staff.
Greek wine and beer sit alongside cocktails, spirits, soft drinks and alcohol free choices. The service style encourages a leisurely flow of dishes rather than rigid courses. Halloumi Glasgow City brings the generous, communal character of Greek eating to a convenient city centre setting.
Address: 161 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 2UQ, United Kingdom
Halloumi Menu
Greek Dips
All served with toasted pitta. GF option is served with vegetable sticks.
HOUMOUS
ground chickpeas, fresh garlic, olive oil, tahini & lemon juice
TARAMASALATA
cod roe blended with olive oil & lemon juice
TZATZIKI
Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill & mint
PANTZAROSALATA
Greek yogurt, beetroot, fresh garlic & olive oil
MELITZANOSALATA
roasted aubergine, fresh garlic & olive oil
TIROKAFTERI
creamy feta with spicy roasted peppers
Salads
GRILLED HALLOUMI & POMEGRANATE
on a bed of leaves
GREEK SALAD
mixed olives, feta, peppers, cucumber, tomato & red onion
CHICKEN SALAD
mixed lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, peppers, olives, grilled chicken, avocado pearls, honey & balsamic
Seafood
KING PRAWNS WITH CHILLI & GARLIC
cooked with chilli garlic & olive oil
PAN FRIED FILLET OF SEA BREAM
fresh sea bream fillet, golden & crisp with cherry tomatoes
GRILLED OCTOPUS
with smoked paprika & houmous
KING PRAWN SAGANAKI
prawns in a rich tomato sauce with feta cheese & Greek herbs
CRISPY CALAMARI
lightly battered, served with garlic mayonnaise
Hot & Cold Creations
HALLOUMI FRIES
lightly fried halloumi sticks
LOADED FRIES
chips, chillies & spicy mayo
GYROS
toasted flatbread with tzatziki, chips & salad. Choose from halloumi (V), pork or chicken.
FASOLIA KARAVISIA
cannellini beans, tomatoes, celery & potatoes
HALLOUMI & SWEET POTATO BURGER
sweet potato, spring onion, spinach & avocado topped with scorched halloumi. Vegan option available without halloumi.
LAMB DOLMADES
minced lamb, rice, vine leaves & yogurt dip
GIAOURTLOU
chicken breast or lamb, rich tomato sauc & yogurt
GREEK MAC & CHEESE
greek style mac & cheese
KOLOKITHOKEFTEDES
courgette fritters, feta & herbs
VEGETABLE DOLMADES
mint, dill, spinach, onions, rice & vine leaves. Vegan option available, please ask your server.
CLASSIC LAMB MOUSSAKA
layers of aubergine, lamb mince & courgette
VEGETABLE MOUSSAKA
mixed vegetables with aubergine & potato
STIFADO
rich beef & shallot stew
SPETSOFAI
pork sausage in a tomato sauce with mixed peppers, onions, garlic & crushed chillies
SPANAKOPITA
filo pastry with a fresh spinach, halloumi & feta filling
KEFTEDES
homemade lamb meatballs
FETA TEMPURA
with a chilli mango puree
Grill
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI
2 Skewers 250gr (chicken thigh)
PORK SOUVLAKI
2 skewers 250gr (pork fillet)
GRILLED HALLOUMI BRUSCHETTA
fresh vine tomato, basil & red onion
LAMB SOUVLAKI
2 skewers 250gr
SWORDFISH & KING PRAWN SOUVLAKI
2 skewers
HALLOUMI
grilled Cypriot cheese
Sides
OLIVES & FETA
GARLIC BREAD
TOASTED PITTA
MIXED OLIVES
CHIPS
CHIPS WITH GRATED HALLOUMI
FETA CHEESE
WARMED CRUSTY BREAD
MEDITERRANEAN RICE
Sundays
OLYMPUS FEAST MIX GRILL – £49.99 for 2 people. Big flavours, Big portions. Made to share. An indulgent Greek sharing experience. Pre-book now & dine like the gods.
OLYMPUS FEAST MIX GRILL
For 2 people. Big flavours, Big portions. Made to share. An indulgent Greek sharing experience.
Express Lunch Menu
Three dishes – £15.95 per person. Available Monday – Friday 12 midday – 4pm. Choose any dip served with toasted pitta bread, then choose any two from below.
Chicken or Pork Gyros
Marinated sliced chicken or pork with flatbread, tzatziki, chips & salad. Supplement £1.50.
Keftedes
Homemade lamb meatballs
Greek Mac & Cheese
Greek style mac & cheese
Chicken Souvlaki
Marinated chicken thigh grilled on a skewer
Grilled Halloumi Bruschetta
Grilled Cypriot cheese on toasted bread
King Prawns Chilli & Garlic
Chilli, garlic & olive oil. Supplement £3.
Greek Salad
Mixed olives, feta, peppers, cucumber, tomato & red onion
Fasolia Karavisia
Cannellini beans, tomatoes, celery & potatoes
Lamb Dolmades
Lamb & rice rolled in vine leaves
Pork Souvlaki
Marinated pork pieces grilled on a skewer
Veg Dolmades
Mint, dill, spinach, rice rolled in vine leaves, served with a yoghurt dip
Stifado
Rich beef & shallot stew
Crispy Calamari
Lightly battered & served with garlic mayo
Kolokithokeftedes
Courgette fritters, feta, herbs
Kids Menu
2 courses & soft drink – £7.95. All dishes served with a choice of fries, salad or pitta.
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI
Marinated chicken skewers
CHICKEN TENDERS
Breaded chicken strips
KEFTEDES
Lamb meatballs in a tomato sauce
FISH GOUJONS
Flaky fish strips
VANILLA ICE CREAM
MIXED FRUIT SALAD
Mezze Style
Our dishes are served mezze style – small plates to share. We recommend three mezzes per person. Be adventurous & don’t forget to share.
Mixed Olives While You Wait
White Wine
Prices: 175ml | 250ml | Btl
EMBRUJO VERDEJO, ORGANIC, BODEGAS VERUM, SPAIN
Ripe pear, citrus, fennel
RESERVE CHARDONNAY, TOOMA RIVER, AUSTRALIA
Tropical, golden melon, honey
MOSCHOFILERO, GREECE
An excellent white wine made from Moschofilero, a grape variety which thrives in Greece and specifically in Peloponnese
PINOT GRIGIO DELLE VENEZIE IGT, ITALY
Fruity, floral bouquet
Red Wine
Prices: 175ml | 250ml | Btl
EMBRUJO TEMPRANILLO, ORGANIC, BODEGAS VERUM, SPAIN
Blackcurrants & blackberries elevated with a sprinkling of spice
MERLOT, LANYA, CHILE
Ripe plum, cherries & currants
NERO D’AVOLA IGT TERRE SICILIANE, MOLINO A VENTO, ITALY
Elegant, bursting with ripe cherries & raspberries
PROJECT MALBEC, PROJECT WINES, ARGENTINA
Juicy, baked plums, dates with a hint of vanilla
Spritz
APEROL SPRITZ
Aperol, prosecco, soda
LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
Limoncello, prosecco, soda
SARTI SPRITZ
Sarti, prosecco, soda
MASTICHA SPRITZ
masticha (Greek liqueur), honey syrup, prosecco, soda
Cocktails
Ask staff about our weekly cocktail specials.
PERSEPHONE
JJ Whitley Gin, Chambord, mint, lime, soda
HERMES
Dead Man’s Fingers pineapple rum, passion fruit, fresh lime, ginger beer
APHRODITE
Aperol, JJ Whitley Vodka, lime, gomme, grapefruit soda
ADONIS
JJ Whitley Vodka, Kahlua, gomme, espresso
Gin & Tonic
Prices: 200ml Bottle
JJ WHITLEY, LONDON
Lime wedge
JJ WHITLEY PINK, LONDON
Raspberries
ROKU, JAPAN
Orange wedge
CAORUNN, SPEYSIDE
Red apple
Whisky & Bourbon
JAMESONS, BLEND, TRIPLE DISTILLED, IRISH
JOHNNIE WALKER (RED LABEL), BLEND, SCOTLAND
Cinnamon, smoke, apple, pear
LAPHROAIG 10, ISLAY SINGLE MALT, SCOTLAN
Earth,smoke,salt, iodine & fudge
HIGHLAND PARK 12, SINGLE MALT, SCOTLAND
Winter spice,honey, oranges, floral smoke
Beer & Cider
MYTHOS, 330ML, GREECE
PERNONI NASTRO AZZURO DRAUGHT PINT, 4.7% ABV
PERONI NASTRO AZZURO, 330ML 0%
Soft Drinks
GLASS SOFT
coke | diet coke | lemonade
PINT SOFT
coke | diet coke | lemonade
GLASS FRUIT JUICE
oj | cranberry | pineapple | apple