Cafe Andaluz Glasgow West End is the original branch of the Spanish restaurant group, opened on Cresswell Lane in 2002. Tucked just off Byres Road near Ashton Lane and Hillhead subway, it aims to evoke the energy of a neighbourhood restaurant in Spain. The warm, social atmosphere makes it a natural choice for long lunches and shared evening meals.
Tapas are the central format, with the restaurant recommending a selection of plates for each diner. Patatas bravas, Spanish tortilla, baked mushrooms and grilled goat’s cheese sit alongside chorizo, meatballs, chicken and slow cooked lamb. The range lets the table move between vegetables, meat and cheese while keeping the meal varied.
Seafood choices include calamari, scallops with Serrano ham, mussels in white wine, garlic prawns and marinated cod. Paella provides a larger shared centrepiece, using Calasparra rice with meat, mixed meat and seafood, or a shellfish led combination. Vegetarian and vegan menus make it easier to assemble an equally broad meal without relying on meat or fish.
Churros, crema catalana, chocolate brownie and fruit sorbet give the table several different endings. Sangria, Spanish wine and other drinks support the unhurried style of the meal, while lunch and early menus provide a structured selection of tapas. The West End location’s character comes from its history as the first Cafe Andaluz and its intimate position on a cobbled Glasgow lane.
Address: 2 Cresswell Lane, Glasgow G12 8AA, United Kingdom
Cafe Andaluz West End Menu
A La Carte
TABLA DE IBÉRICOS
A mixed platter of Serrano ham, aged Iberico Chorizo, Lomo & Manchego cheese
PLATO COMBINADO ESPAÑOL
A mixed platter of Serrano ham, aged Iberico Chorizo, Lomo, Tostada di Sobrassada, Ensalada Andaluza and Manchego cheese
TABLA DE SERRANO
A platter of thinly sliced Serrano ham served with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Tapas de Vegetales
TORTILLA ESPAÑOLA
A thick omelette filled with sliced potato & onion with Pixto salsa
ENSALADA ANDALUZA
Asparagus tips, artichokes , sun blush tomatoes & sweet hinamin dressing
ENSALADA FRESCA DE MALLORCA
Butter beans salad with roasted sweet potato, red onion, cherry tomatoes, coriander, parsley, pomegranate seeds & fresh mint with sherry vinaigrette
CHAMPIÑONES GRATINADOS
Baked woodland mushrooms, baby spinach, white wine & cream, with Manchego cheese crumb and tostadas
PATATAS BRAVAS
Fried cubed potatoes, spicy tomato sauce & alioli
ENSALADA DE LENTEJAS
Puy lentil salad with red peppers, carrots, red onion, mint & cucumber with honey & mustard vinaigrette
BERENJENA AL HORNO
Baked aubergine, pomegranate dressing, mint yoghurt & pomegranate seeds
ESPÁRRAGOS A LA PARRILLA
Grilled asparagus, grated Manchego cheese, lemon hollandaise & crushed black pepper
PATATAS GRATINADAS
Layers of sliced potato, baked with garlic cream & mozzarella cheese
PIMIENTOS DE PADRÓN
Padrón peppers are a strong flavoured small green pepper, seared in a pan & sprinkled with coarse sea salt
QUESO DE CABRA AL HORNO
Grilled round of goats’ cheese with orange & chilli marmalade
Tapas de Mariscos
CALAMARES
Crisp-fried classic calamari served with fresh lemon & smoked paprika alioli
BOQUERONES EN VINAGRE
Freshly marinated anchovies
GAMBAS AL ROMESCO
Large king prawns lightly floured, crisp-fried, served with classic Romesco sauce
MEJILLONES A LA MARINERA
Fresh Shetland mussels cooked in white wine, shallots & garlic, finished off with fresh cream
GAMBAS PIL PIL
Hot roasted king prawns in olive oil, chilli, paprika & garlic
PAELLA TAPA
King prawns & Brindisa Parilla chorizo with rice, lemon & alioli
PULPO A LA GALLEGA
Sliced octopus pan-fried with white wine, potato, smoked paprika and lemon juice
EL BACALAO
Fresh Atlantic cod, creamy leek, basil and white wine sauce, crisp-fried rocket and Serrano crumble
PESCADO ADOBADO
Lemon, paprika & garlic marinated haddock fillet pieces, lightly dusted, crisp-fried & served with garlic alioli
GAMBAS PICANTES
Large king prawns marinated in garlic, pan-fried & served with a green chilli, coriander & tomato sauce
Tapas de Carne
ALBÓNDIGAS
Traditional spiced pork & beef meatballs in a rich tomato sauce
CHORIZO AL VINO
Sliced Brindisa Parilla Chorizo sautéed in red wine
CROQUETAS DE JAMÓN Y QUESO
Crisp croquettes stuffed with Serrano ham & mozzarella cheese with garlic alioli
POLLO AL AJILLO
A classic Spanish dish of chicken thighs cooked with garlic, rosemary & red chillies in chicken stock
POLLO Y PANCETA
Skewers of chicken, pancetta and red onion marinated in chimichurri with rocket, pine nuts and chimichurri salsa
CHULETAS DE CORDERO
Pan-seared tender lamb chops simply marinated in traditional Adobo seasoning with mint yoghurt
PINCHITOS MORUNOS
Moorish skewers of spiced ground pork served with mint yoghurt
BUTIFARRA NEGRA
Traditional thick cut grilled black pudding topped with home-made apple & onion chutney
TAJINE DE CORDERO
Tagine of lamb shoulder, slow-cooked with paprika, cumin, tomatoes, cinnamon, honey, sultanas & apricots
POLLO REBOZADO CON MIEL
Chicken fillets in light, crispy batter drizzled with honey & grain mustard dressing
CHORIZO Y BUTIFARRA NEGRA
Sautéed Brindisa Parilla Chorizo sausage & Stornoway black pudding in spicy tomato sauce
Paellas
Our delicious paellas are cooked with Calasparra rice, a variety native to the region around the ancient city of Murcia in southern Spain, all topped with your choice of meat and seafood. We serve ours in a traditional round steel paella pan and are great for sharing. We suggest our paellas serve 2. As they are freshly prepared, please allow 25 minutes.
PAELLA DE CARNE
Served with chicken, pork, Spanish morcilla, mushrooms and fresh asparagus
PAELLA MIXTA
Served with chicken, haddock, squid and Shetland mussels, topped with 2 large shell-on king prawns
PAELLA DE MARISCOS
Served with haddock, squid and Shetland mussels, topped with 2 large shell-on king prawns
Acompañamientos
BOLLO AL AJILLO
Small bread loaf baked with garlic butter
ACEITUNAS ALIÑADAS
Marinated Spanish olives
PATATAS FRITAS
French fries
PAN FRESCO
A basket of mixed bread served with olive oil
PAN CATALÁN
Toasted crusty bread, seasoned tomato, garlic and olive oil
PAN DE AJO CON QUESO
Small bread loaf baked with garlic butter and cheese
ENSALADA MIXTA
A salad of seasonal leaves, mixed peppers, cherry tomatoes, grilled asparagus, cucumber and hinamin dressing
Lunch & Pre-Theatre & Sunday Menu
Any 3 tapas from £17.95pp. Mon to Thurs 11.30 to 6.30pm | Any 3 tapas & dessert from £22.95pp | Until 4pm Saturday, All Day Sunday
TORTILLA ESPAÑOLA
A traditional mainstay of Spanish tapas, tortilla is a thick omelette filled with sliced potato & onion. We serve ours with Pixto salsa
ENSALADA ANDALUZA
A salad of asparagus tips, artichokes & sun blush tomatoes with a sweet hinamin dressing
ENSALADA FRESCA DE MALLORCA
A salad of butter beans, roasted sweet potato, red onion, cherry tomatoes, coriander, parsley, pomegranate seeds & fresh mint with a sherry vinaigrette
PATATAS BRAVAS
Fried cubed potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce & alioli
ENSALADA DE LENTEJAS
Puy lentil salad with red peppers, carrots, red onion, mint & cucumber with paprika & cumin vinaigrette
ESPÁRRAGOS A LA PARRILLA
Grilled asparagus topped with grated Manchego cheese, lemon Hollandaise & crushed black pepper
PATATAS GRATINADAS
Layers of sliced potato baked with garlic cream & mozzarella cheese
PIMIENTOS DE PADRÓN
Padron peppers are a strong flavoured small green pepper. We serve them the traditional way, seared in a pan & sprinkled with coarse sea salt
BERENJENA AL HORNO
Baked aubergine, pomegranate dressing, mint yoghurt & pomegranate seeds
QUESO DE CABRA AL HORNO
Grilled round goats’ cheese topped with home-made orange & chilli marmalade
ALBÓNDIGAS
Traditional spiced pork & beef meatballs in a rich tomato sauce
CHORIZO AL VINO
Sliced Brindisa Parilla chorizo sautéed in red wine
CROQUETAS DE JAMÓN Y QUESO
Crisp croquettes stuffed with Serrano ham & mozzarella cheese, served with garlic alioli
POLLO AL AJILLO
A classic Spanish dish of chicken thighs cooked with garlic, rosemary & red chillies in chicken stock
PINCHITOS MORUNOS
Moorish pork skewers with a Mojo Picon dipping sauce
BUTIFARRA NEGRA
Traditional thick-cut grilled black pudding topped with home-made spiced apple & onion chutney
TAJINE DE CORDERO
Tagine of lamb shoulder slow-cooked with paprika, cumin, tomatoes, cinnamon, honey, sultanas & apricots Price: £3 supplement
POLLO REBOZADA CON MIEL
Marinated chicken fillets, crisp-fried in a light coriander batter and drizzled with honey and grain mustard dressing
CHORIZO Y BUTIFARRA NEGRA
Sautéed Brindisa Parilla chorizo sausage & black pudding in a spicy tomato sauce
POLLO MARINADO
Pan-fried sliced chicken breast marinated in paprika, lemon & coriander, served with chilli yoghurt
CHULETAS DE CORDERO
Pan-seared tender lamb chops simply marinated in traditional Adobo seasoning served with mint yoghurt Price: £3 supplement
CALAMARES
Crisp-fried classic calamari rings served with fresh lemon & smoked paprika alioli Price: £5 Supplement
VIEIRAS CON SERRANO
Seared Scottish king scallops served on basil scented creamed leeks with Serrano crisps Price: £5 Supplement
MEJILLONES A LA MARINERA
Fresh Shetland mussels cooked in white wine, shallots & garlic, finished off with fresh cream
GAMBAS PIL PIL
King prawns marinated in garlic, chilli, parsley and sweet smoked paprika, roasted in olive oil and served with lemon Price: £2 supplement
ZARZUELA DE MARISCOS
Classic Spanish seafood stew with Shetland mussels, king prawns & calamari in rich brandy seafood bisque Price: £2 Supplement
PESCADO ADOBADO
Lemon, paprika and garlic marinated cod fillet pieces, lightly dusted & crisp-fried, served garlic alioli Price: £2 supplement
BOQUERONES EN VINAGRE
Freshly marinated anchovies
GAMBAS PICANTES
Large king prawns marinated in garlic and pan-fried with coriander, served with a chilli & tomato concasse Price: £2 supplement
GAMBAS REBOZADAS
Tail-on king prawns in a light batter seasoned with coriander, served with garlic alioli
PAELLA TAPA
King prawns & Brindisa Parilla chorizo with rice, lemon & alioli
Acompañamientos (Lunch & Pre-Theatre)
BOLLO AL AJILLO
Small bread loaf baked with garlic butter
ACEITUNAS ALIÑADAS
Marinated Spanish olives
PATATAS FRITAS
French Fries
PAN FRESCO
A basket of mixed bread served with olive oil. Gluten-free bread is available on request
PAN CATALÁN
Toasted crusty bread with seasoned tomato, garlic & extra virgin olive oil
PAN DE AJO CON QUESO
Small bread loaf baked with garlic butter & cheese
ENSALADA MIXTA
A salad of seasonal leaves, mixed peppers, cherry tomatoes, grilled asparagus, cucumber & hinamin dressing
Postres
CHURROS
Traditional Spanish doughnut sticks & rich hot chocolate dipping sauce
CREMA CATALANA
Traditional crème brûlée
SORBETE CON BAYAS
Gluten free and vegan fruit sorbet
PASTEL DE QUESO
Praline cheesecake, salted caramel sauce & shaved dark chocolate
SEMIFREDO DE LIMÓN
Lemon & limoncello semifreddo, raspberries, shaved white chocolate & raspberry gel
SUNDAE DE FRAMBUESA Y FRESA
Vanilla ice cream, strawberry compote & raspberry foam
Vegan Tapas
PATATAS BRAVAS VEGANAS
Fried cubed potatoes with spicy tomato sauce
PIMIENTOS DE PADRÓN GF
Padrón peppers are a strong flavoured small green pepper, seared in a pan & sprinkled with coarse sea salt
ENSALADA FRESCA DE MALLORCA GF
Butter beans salad with roasted sweet potato, red onion, cherry tomatoes, coriander, parsley, pomegranate seeds & fresh mint with sherry vinaigrette
ENSALADA ANDALUZA
A salad of asparagus tips, artichokes and sunblush tomatoes with a sweet hinamin dressing
BERENJENA AL HORNO VEGANA
Baked aubergine, pomegranate dressing & pomegranate seeds
ESPÁRRAGOS A LA PARRILLA GF
Grilled asparagus topped with crushed black pepper
Postre
Desserts
BROWNIE DE CHOCOLATE v
Chocolate & almond brownie, biscuit crumb, chocolate sauce & vanilla ice cream
CREMA CATALANA V GF
Traditional crème brûlée
SEMIFREDO DE LIMÓN V GF
Lemon & limoncello semifreddo, raspberries, shaved white chocolate & raspberry gel
PASTEL DE QUESO v
Praline cheesecake, salted caramelsauce & shaved dark chocolate
SUNDAE DE FRAMBUESA Y FRESA V GF
Vanilla ice cream sundae, strawberry compote & raspberry foam
CHURROS v
Traditional Spanish doughnut sticks & rich hot chocolate dipping sauce
SORBETE CON BAYAS VG GF
Gluten free & vegan fruit sorbet
Cafés Especiales
Barraquito
Traditional coffee from Tenerife. Layers of Licor 43 with condensed milk, a shot of espresso & milk foam, sprinkled with cinnamon & a waft of lemon
Café Carajillo
Espresso coffee with Spanish brandy
Café Bombon
Double espresso with condensed milk
Café Andaluz Brandy
Café Montañés Whisky
Café Sureño Tia Maria
Café Dulce Licor 43 Sweet vanilla liqueur
Café Azahar Baileys
Chocolate Caliente Plain hot chocolate
La Bomba Andaluza Brandy
La Bomba Ron Oscuro Rum
La Bomba Montañesa Whisky
La Bomba Catalana Crèma Catalana
Vino De Jerez
FINO
Fino is a perfect aperitif or accompaniment to a wide variety of Spanish favourites. It is best served chilled
MANZANILLA
Manzanilla is very similar to Fino sherry. Produced close to the coast, the sea gives this sherry a delicious subtle salty note
AMONTILLADO
Amontillado is a dry sherry but is fuller flavoured & is served just above room temperature. Great with a variety of tapas