A must of lovers of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the House for an Art Lover in Bellahouston Park was designed for an international competition in 1901, and was faithfully recreated in 1996. There is a very fine suite of principal first floor rooms with a super cafe/restaurant on the ground floor. Well worth a visit & only a 15 min bus ride from Central Glasgow on route.
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Good Christmas Menu. This was my third visit to the Art Lovers' Cafe and the first two visits were disappointing. I had a Christmas lunch with 19 colleagues there yesterday and - what can I say - it was magnificent! Given the large party and how busy the restaurant was I expected a lacklustre meal. I was so very wrong!
The 3 course set menu had plenty to choose from and ticked all the boxes. Starters ranged from duck terrine, soup, artichoke salad, chicken salad & salmon fricasse and I must say the carrot & ginger soup was outstanding (and piping hot!)
To follow I had the beef stew with potato dumplings which was artfully plated and heaven to taste. My vegetarian colleague had open mushroom ravioli and raved about it. A few of our party had the fillet of hake and the full Christmas turkey choice looked amazing. Not one member of our group had a bad course and the service was impeccable. Really helpful and friendly but unobtrusive. Chocolate mousse & cheese boards for some and a pear brulee with shortbread for me ended a great festive lunch and at 3 courses for £19.95 was great value. We were all stuffed! I will definitely be back.
It may look like a regular muffin from the outside, but this breakfast muffin is surprisingly moist and light. Almost unsweetened with minimum oil, like the ones I’d make for myself. I truly appreciate the effort to make healthier food.
My friend said the breakfast roll was the best she’s had.
Coffee is alright.
The place is beautiful in the spring sunshine.
After years of living abroad we were back this afternoon for coffee and cake. Absolutely delicious and delightful variety of cakes and good coffee. We love the thoughtful touches on everything, beginning with the manager remembering our names from the reservation, friendly service and well balanced flavours. A place to slow down and enjoy if your soul needs to breathe in beauty.
The cafe is great and worth visiting. The place reeks of opulence, not luxury, but below it. All white and great features. Food is good, esp the breakfast. Go for a casual walk in the park and catch up with all your friends.
The decor is very Christmassy now..
I ordered hot chocolate and cake of the day which is cranberry and orange (not the one in the pic) sooo good. The staffs are also friendly and tentative. I will visit and try the food next time.
A hidden gem. Stopped in for some breakfast and the baps were delicious. Nice quirky atmosphere. Outdoor seating would be lovely in the summer.
Wonderful welcoming spot to enjoy some good food and coffee.
Andrii Azarov (Андрій Азаров)
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The Art Lovers Cafe is a charming and delightful culinary haven that caters to both art enthusiasts and food connoisseurs alike. Nestled within the heart of an art gallery or museum, this café offers a unique and immersive dining experience surrounded by inspiring artworks.
With its tastefully decorated interior, the Art Lovers Cafe provides a cozy and welcoming ambiance for visitors to relax and savor their meals. The walls adorned with masterpieces and creative displays add an extra touch of artistic flair to the dining atmosphere.
Phenomenal breakfast, lovely place to visit. Definitely worth a visit.
Absolutely wonderful . My daughter and I had a super afternoon tea here today. Food was superb and my daughter had the vegetarian option which she said was lovely. Food great, very attentive friendly staff. Faultless . We would definitely recommend
A favourite place. Nice fresh imaginative food. Clean surroundings. Lovely gardens for after lunch walk.
Fantastic food, lovely service and a great treat to show my friends and visitors when they come to Glasgow. It's really Michelin star food at affordable prices - but don't tell everyone (as it's busy enough already seven days a week ha!)
I'd definitely recommend phoning to book a place beforehand as often functions and things and is good to know you will get a seat! Also lovely to go for a stroll in the gardens and Bellahouston Park before or after food.
The one down side... They don't open to the public at night. (Ibrox sorely needs a decent evening restaurant still! :) But being open seven days a week in the daytime does me fine for now! :))
Thanks House for an Art Lover Cafe for being there!
The fries are skinny and nice!
We also really liked the peach tarte tatin, combination of peach and raspberry was supreme.
First time here, food was lovely, service a bit slow but lovely place
Great hospitality and lovely food. Especially good sitting outside in the summer months.
What a lovely setting for a lovely breakfast. Thoroughly recommend the Art Lovers' Cafe!
Great cafe ...but actually a bit more than a cafe. Serving a good range of breakfast items till noon and plenty more substantial meal options ; perhaps best suited to lunch / late lunch. Lovely attentive staff and a pleasant calming atmosphere despite the number of folk there. Booking recommended.
Love this place but suggest they revisit their scone recipe. Huge but very dry. Sorry to say that’s twice I’ve been recently and wasn’t impressed. Everything else is lovely. Staff friendly and attentive.
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