Bilson Eleven in Glasgow City

Apparently this was the last weekend service of the restaurant before it closes for refurbishment, the staff get let go, and it reopens at some point in a different incarnation. This explains my title, as tbh we found the whole thing disappointing for the price point - if you want to overpay for style over substance food whilst eating in a location that resembles your Nan's front room, this might have been the restaurant for you... Sark aside, when the restaurant got the food right, it was superb - the chocolate and cherry parfait with chocolate 'doilly' was fantastic, as was the pastry on the langoustine roe. The accompanying wine flight was also good, but otherwise it fell short. Detail below. Food: The scallop was nicely cooked but overpowered by the chilli. The curried skink was an oily, stodgy mess in the bowl that looked unappetising and was over spiced with fenugreek, giving it a medicinal aftertaste. The roe deer should have been lovely, but the texture with the white onion puree and the odd tartare wrapped in seaweed on a separate plate made it difficult to eat and the whole thing had an unpleasant, slimy, mouth feel. Was not impressed with the 3 day reduction jus. The 'leftovers' looked unpleasant and tasted of very little - if you have to go in to your zero waste policy at length to explain a dish, its probably not going to be your best. Service: Generally friendly, but the maitre d seemed to become increasingly erratic over the course of the evening, and our petit fours got forgotten about, blamed on a 'miscommunication'. Ambience: it really does feel as if you are sitting in a retirement home. At best described as 'quirky' it has 70s wallpaper, mismatched furniture, plant pots tied with string to room dividers and oddly low chairs (both myself and my dining partner had sore legs at the end of the night). Music was jarring and too loud - I dont mind the Rolling Stones, but not in the context of an ostenibly fine dining restaurant, and interestingly another couple complained about the volume when we were there. Finally the lighting in the toilet was ludicrously low - lord knows what you would do if you had poorer eyesight - there's mood lighting, but this was 'accident waiting to happen' territory. Final points: Price for 2 was over 420.00 before gratuity. For that price point for the quality of what we received, maybe it is indeed time for a change.

Great dining experience offering excellent food in beautiful surroundings. The tasting menu was great and the tastes amazing.

We chose the ‘wee taster’ menu which offered a variety of tastes, flavours and textures. The wines we had were described in fine detail by the manager and sommelier Mark and nicely complemented the food. We loved the ambience of the restaurant and the friendly interaction with the staff. All in all we had an excellent experience and one we would highly recommend.

Amazing restaurant space food out of this world … bittersweet visit as restaurant is working so hard to keep providing amazing food in very difficult circumstances. The food was incredible 7 course tasting lunch total menu curated and pitch perfect staff were amazing single chef working in the kitchen brilliant Victorian townhouse in the super hip duke street

Such a special place to go, our go to if we have something to celebrate. Food and out of this world, sommelier choices also complimented our meal perfectly.

Stuffy and crap Food bland and dull Zero atmosphere We didn’t even finish our menu as it was so bad Just buzz words like “cultured honey” as if the bees have read catcher and the rye and own the smiths back catalogue on tape. Waitress seemed to be kept there against her will in this strange bizarre place. We didn’t even finish all the food and left after 4 courses it was so boring

This was a fantastic place to eat - the service was superb, the food was just lovely with a fabulous mix of flavours in each dish and over the seven courses PLUS a great touch that each course is described and we had some questions which were answered with ease. This was the same for the wine, we tried a Bulgarian red for the first time and the staff had all the info plus decanted back into the bottle - which I'd never seen. It was just a great experience which we will repeat!

We’ve visited Bilson Eleven on various occasions over the past few years. We keep going back for two simple reasons: the amazing food and great service. This time we had spotted an offer on It Is On. As usual we were welcomed and shown to our table at the window. The food was delicious, as always, and the matching wines were great (Mark really does know his wine choices inside out). Look forward to going back for our next visit later in the year.

Welcoming staff , very knowledgeable of their menu, food was excellent, well presented and made to feel as if we were guests as opposed to paying customers, a gem not to be missed if you enjoy quality seasonal food, look forward to our next visit .

Wonderful hosting and wonderful food. The restaurant is in a very unassuming building on a residential-looking street, so it’s quite an Aladdin’s cave. We did the shorter menu. It was just the right amount of food for me - a little less than my husband ideally needed but he’s a big guy. We will return if we can!

Having been on my radar for an age, I was so delighted that when we dined everything lived up to my expectations 5 star food and 5 star service. Relaxed surroundings where the food can shine. Every course was delicious. We had the wee taster with paired wines. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Visited for a special birthday occasion and was not disappointed. Food was amazingly good, had the wee taster menu and the pairing wines which really complemented each course. Staff were welcoming and friendly from the moment we arrived and explained each course. Chef even came out to chat to us at the end of our meal. Said we would return and we did 2 weeks later! Food tasted every bit as good can’t wait to go back.

This was our third visit to Bilson Eleven and it was as special as we had remembered our first two visits. The food is outstanding and the wine pairing is a taste sensation.... Oh and the service well that's like being welcomed home....we always leave Bilson with a warm feeling and the start of the excitement building for our next visit. If you haven't been go along and enjoy..... you deserve it.

This was a really nice place to enjoy a lovely tasting menu dinner. Food ingredients were mostly Scottish but put together in a modern and innovative way. Wine pairings were also spot on and wines were presented in professional way emphasizing tasting notes. The place was quite small which makes you feel like you’re almost in a private dinner. And the service was just perfect, not too formal. Would definitely recommend!

Quirky maybe, old fashioned maybe but absolutely grand in every way. The restaurant is small and the ambiance homely. The service is attentive but never in-your-face. The courses come at just the right pace, the order carefully thought out and each one perfectly executed. There is lots of interest on the plate without being fussy or indulgent. Portion sizes are just right at the end we felt completely satisfied but not over-full. We drank wines by the glass the quality of which matched the price. The restaurant is a little out of the way but really worth the effort to get there. A super night out.

Couldn’t fault a thing, we were made to feel very welcome by the staff, and the atmosphere was quite chilled, it was a really lovely lunch. We’d the wee taster menu, and it was fabulous from start to finish. The trout tarts tasted like nothing...

Such a good time! Happy, relaxed, superb food, great advice from the staff and…weirdly and unexpectedly, pretty fun background music 😄🌟

We went to Bilson 11 when it opened (you don't get many Michelin aspirant restaurants with walking distance - it seemed rude not to). We liked the atmosphere and the quality but found it significantly over-seasoned - which basically meant too salty. However during lockdown...

10/10 on everything at Bilson Eleven. We opted for the full tasting menu with wine pairings for our mums birthday. The food was tremendous and the flavours were bursting. We loved that they also use lots of local produce. They say the menu changes roughly...

I went along with my husband for dinner after a friend recommended it. I came across an Itison voucher which reduced the cost slightly. We had the wee taster menu. The food was divine. Small courses but full of fabulous flavours, very appealing to the...

This is fine dining at its best. Loved everything. The food was above amazing. The staff was lovely and the wine pairing was spot on. If you are in Glasgow it’s a must.

Lovely tasting menu and superb wine flight. The food was excellent we enjoyed every course, the venison and the strawberry dessert were especially lovely. The wine pairing was excellent , every wine was really delicious and perfectly complemented the food. one of the best wine...

Visited with 3 friends, first time for all of us. Food, drinks, service and ambience all absolutely excellent. Great attention to detail in everything, very friendly staff. Will definitely return.

This restaurant is a culinary experience not like any of your favourite places to eat, it’s much more than that! The food and paired wine are out of this world. Good value for money given the attention to detail and the time it takes to...

Had a great time food was excellent ambience was lovely and would definately go back and have recommended to friends

Faultless food and presentation. Brilliant wine and service, lovely ambience. This restaurant is one of the best in Glasgow and is up there with Michelin starred fine dining restaurants. I’ve been many times and will be visiting again next month. Every course is a delight...

Incredible. We visited Bilson Eleven in 2022 and the full meal was unbelievable. The experience felt intimidate and special. Fantastic service from the staff and the tasting menu has been our favourite to date. We loved it so much that we returned in April and...

This food in Bilson Eleven is amazing. The staff are so knowledgeable about the food and the wine. One of the best Glasgow estaurants I have ever enjoyed eating in. Most definitely recommend and will be going back soon.

Lovely tenement setting in East End of Glasgow. Elegant fine dining at a very high level. Sommelier Mark’s wine pairings with full tasting menu were perfection. Favourite dishes for me - tomato and olive nibble, Cora linn gougère, cod loin, monkfish & banana dessert. Amazing...

Have visited multiple times and never disappointed. Helpful, welcoming, and knowledgeable staff, cosy and unpretentious atmosphere, interesting and innovative menu, quality ingredients, loved the wine pairings. Seemed good value for the quality in comparison to other restaurants. Have eaten at a number of award winning...

Last visited BE back in 16/17 when it was just out of the wrapper. I remembered my meal, which meant it was excellent. I'm not sure why it took so long to return! 2nd visit, food was fantastic, staff excellent and venue is extremely handy...

We had a really lovely evening at Bilson Eleven, the service was 1st Class, Mark was a great host and very knowledgeable in explaining the dishes, their origins, their sustainability and the pairing wines which one of our party had. The food was excellent, so...

We enjoy fine dining & tasting menus & have been to most of the country house hotels & Michelin restaurants in Scotland. The food quality & service in Bilson Eleven deserve a Michelin star & 3 AA Rosettes. Seemingly, their opening hours & the no...

We had a fabulous evening at Bilston Eleven using a voucher which had been a Christmas treat. We enjoyed the tasting menu with paired wines under the expert guidance of our host, Mark, who had made us feel welcome before we even arrived by telephoning...

Excellent tasting menu with outstanding wine pairings. One of the best meals I've ever had in Glasgow. A little out of the way but service, vibe and overall experience were great.

This was a return visit to the restaurant and again I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. My friend and I had the tasting menu and we were impressed with the level of skill which had gone into preparing and presenting each dish. We absolutely loved the...

Great food, wine, and service in the east end of Glasgow. Tasting menu was delicious and wines were thoughtfully paired. Atmosphere was low key and classy and we enjoyed the eclectic playlist during dinner. Will definitely be back again the next time I'm in Glasgow.

We booked for dinner after our son’s graduation. Food and service exceeded expectations. We look forward to our next visit.

I have been many times now to Bilson Eleven - usually for special treats, as the experience is always such a joy from beginning to end. The combination of exquisitely delicious fine dining, and the real homeliness of the setting is where Bilson gets its...

2nd visit to Bilson Eleven and can’t fault the food or the service. We had an 8 course tasting menu with paired wines. Not a place we could afford to dine very often but worth it for a special occasion.

The food was Excellent and the service second to none. The restaurant is small but cozy and the staff were very attentive and wanted to make sure that you enjoyed the meal taking time to explain the matching wines. This is a whole evening rather...

Our 3rd visit to Bilson Eleven and won’t be our last. Just keeps getting better! Food is amazing & the hospitality is first class in a relaxed intimate atmosphere. Staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. Can’t fault anything. Overall, a fantastic dining experience.

I attended Bilson Eleven on a business trip with a family member and we were blown away! The food was fantastic and very varied. Sometimes when having taster menus there can be the occasional courses that just don’t quite work but not at Bilson Eleven....

Absolutely love this restaurant! The food is incredible, the service is friendly and the restaurant is beautiful. This was our second visit and it did not disappoint. The winter menu was stunning, hard to choose the best course. We also had the wine paring which...

We absolutely love Bilson Eleven and it’s very unique atmosphere and food! We would go as far to say it’s our favourite restaurant in Scotland. We have just had our 4th visit and not one of these visits have been a disappointment! The food is...

Myself and partner came through to Glasgow and wanted to have a special meal. Looking at the reviews Bilson Eleven seemed an excellent choice. As has been mentioned it is set in a tenement building which has been renovated. Place itself was a little cold...

Had a wonderful meal here. Lovely old building, excellent service and a wonderful meal. We had the matching drinks which were beautifully paired - the server was great at telling us about the wines and really knowledgeable. Highly recommend - still arguing about our favourite...

We had a wonderful night. Staff were very friendly, knowledgeable and accomodating. The decor and ambience was great, and the food was outstanding. Probably the best meal we've ever had in Glasgow and I'd thoroughly recommend to all friends and family

We've been coming to Bilson Eleven for years and it is consistantly our favourite restaurant. The food is superb, the wine pairings are delicious and the service is always brilliant. We alsways enjoy speaking to the small team who run the restaurant and feel like...

super friendly team, very warm welcome, outstanding food and great wine pairings without any pretentiousness.

wow this was way more than a meal and what a meal it was , several months on i remember the beauty of the setting and the food, the tastes linger deliciously and the moments spent over a birthday treat. it was great food and...

We had such a phenomenal time at Bilson Eleven. Its an experience more than a meal, you are so taken care of the whole time you are there and Nick and the team leave no stone unturned. The food was magnificent, every course was an...

We have visited a number of times. The food is always interesting, the wine pairings are well thought out, the service is truly excellent - attentive and knowledgeable Highly recommend for a very enjoyable and worthwhile evening.

Perfectly nestled in a cool Glasgow tenement, this restaurant has a real speakeasy vibe on approach but upon entrance it’s clear to see that there’s far more on offer than a trendy location. The service is pure class, a truly personable but never overbearing encounter...

Welcomed to this small intimate venue. Really appreciated staff taking the time to explain about the food and preparation of same. We had the taster menu which was absolutely exquisite. there was no rush, very relaxed with a warm atmosphere and ambience. A real treat...

Been to Bilson a couple times. Outstanding food, amazing wines and service is faultless. We even had a Bilson NYE at home during lockdown and it made a strange New Year so memorable for all the right reasons (and suited us as we had a...

This is indeed a wee hidden gem, very well worth a visit. The food and service was second to none. We were given a voucher pre covid as a birthday present and although the time had expired the voucher was honoured and this was very...

Fantastic tasting menu! Lovely setting, relaxed and intimate! Perfectly paired wines. Food was outstanding :) Highly recommend

This is by far the best hidden gem in Glasgow. The food and service is outstanding. I would highly recommended doing the wine flight with the tasting menu it won’t disappoint. They change their tasting menu with the seasons and every time I think it...

This place is every foodies dream! The food was fantastic, being great quality, well thought out and even included some of the more theatrical parts of cooking we like to see. Food like this usually comes with a certain atmosphere, but not at Bilson Eleven....

Absolutely amazing! Service, food and setting. One of the best places I have ever eaten and the service is fantastic. If you like fine dining, please visit this place. The knowledge the “master of the house” has is exceptional. Puts you at ease and makes...

This was my first visit to Bilson 11, but won’t be my last. We attended a private event yesterday, my friends wedding, and loved the atmosphere, decor and food. A massive shout out to The team at Bilson 11, Nick, Liz and Mark who made...

I’ve been meaning to visit this restaurant for a while and eventually got round to it for my partners birthday. In a nutshell - the food was fabulous and the service was fantastic. I can’t thank Nick and his team enough for making my partners...

A wonderful tasting menu, beautifully executed and exquisitely served. There is nothing not to like at Bilson 11! Nick explained each wine pairing, which complemented the food perfectly! Thank you for such a special birthday treat!

We had a wonderful evening here. Fantastic food in a calm welcoming environment. Every course was a joy and the host Mark made the evening a pleasure. Lovely evening.

Hard to put into words just how much we enjoyed the whole experience. We have been a few times before but it never fails to impress. Great welcome as soon as you cross the threshold. Like going to have dinner with your better off relatives....

Really good food, tiny parcels of astonishingly good cousin. And the cheese board is to die for. Relaxed friendly service. East Glasgow’s best. Had to indulge in an obligatory whisky smooth and really never drunk as an Apéritif… Amazing experience.

Excellent. Out with great friends - great service , great food- great relaxed atmosphere- overall great experience - definitely recommend for a special occasion.

The restaurant delivers on the high expectations. Located in a quirky, romantic, period townhome, the warm greeting upon entering to the last pettifor, made an evening at Bilson Eleven memorable in all the best ways. Worthy of its Michelin rating, the dishes are refined and...

We had an excellent meal. Each of the courses were beautifully presented. The menu was quite fish orientated with one meat course - venison, possibly the best I’ve ever had. The service was great. Will definitely be back but not surprisingly there’s huge competition for...

I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. The finest of ingredients, perfectly cooked, along with amazing flavour combinations make Bilson Eleven one of our absolute favourites. Each dish was a work of art with the cod and scallop dishes absolutely outstanding. Nick’s focus on culinary...

Absolutely fantastic experience. The food is beyond amazing, the surroundings are understated elegance. Mark the chef and Nick have got something truly unique here. We went for the paired drinks and Nick is an extremely knowledgeable sommelier. A wonderful and memorable evening.

There aren’t enough superlatives to correctly express the gastronomic experience we had in this restaurant. It is grossly grossly underrated in this guide. The menu is super creative and the food perfectly prepared and delicious. This place should have at least one Michelin.

Cannot understand why this fantastic restaurant does not have a Michelin star…..it is sublime from front of house to every delicious mouthful . Thank you to Mark and Nick. We look forward to a return visit.

Food , wine ,Service and atmosphere were all excellent , an absolutely wonderful evening to remember , from start to finish everything was perfect.

Just left our favourite restaurant in Glasgow . Thank you Nick for a absolute creative menu visually , sensory & fabulously tasting. Mark your front of house was all that we come to expect, informative, interesting and totally engrossed in your knowledge of the wines...

Where to Start with Bilson 11. Warm and friendly welcome from our Maitre D who remained attentive but not invasive as some can be throughout our meal.He was knowledgeable about the food including provinence.The tasting menu created by chef Nick / owner Nick was up...

Another great experience at this gem of a restaurant. Never fails to live up to its high standards. Superb food, only downside was that couldn't have the matching wine this times because of Covid restrictions. Maybe next time...

Exceptional food, wine and service! Cosy private dining for 4 of us. Pricey up worth every penny. It was a wonderful experience and I'd highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys the finer foods in life.

I am truly amazed that the reviews on tripadvisor are a good not on e establishment deserves 3 are you bribed or are others so useless anything above Big Mac is great

Absolutely outstanding experience. I love the way this business is run in a beautifully renovated townhouse to the highest of standards with only a waiter and head chef working truly impressive without even getting to the food. The quality and flare in the execution of...

I want to start by saying that I visited in 2018 but did not leave a review at the time so I cannot comment for the current service, that being said, here's my 2 cents worth: We started with a cocktail before our meal which...

Chose Bilson to celebrate a big birthday & managed the experience on the last day before lockdown. Despite alcoholic accompaniments not being allowed we still hugely enjoyed our visit. The food was heavenly. In a 9 course tasting menu you would understand if something was...

I loved Bilson 11 so much that despite living in the US I signed up to get their emails just so I could continue to dream about the food and the experience that I had there whilst visiting Glasgow for 2 months. Each course, each...

This was a night out we had been waiting for since March due to lockdown so we went with great anticipation. The restaurant whilst in a unusual location in Glasgow’s East End is a beautiful building and creates an excellent dining experience that complements the...

Well! After so long being not being out, we’re so glad this was our first dinner out! The food was unbelievable- such amazing ingredients absolutely cooked to perfection, everything so well thought out and delicious. Every course was a highlight! The service as well was...

We had the 11 course taster menu, with paired wines. The whole evening was a delight. Every course was wonderful, our favourites were the potato and truffle, beef and oxtail, and the stunningly atmosphere Highlands dessert. The setting is relaxed and comfortable, staff knowledgeable and...

My wife took me here for my birthday and although we had a nice evening we both felt it was very overpriced. We both disliked 3 of the 11 courses, however, this can be expected when you have 11 courses. The wine list is good...

We were ushered straight to our table so only saw the downstairs dining room which was attractive and warm. Service varied with one member of staff lacking knowledge of dishes. Some interesting parts to meal but the courses were uneven. Venison was delicious and duck...

Went for the 7 course tasting menu. What can I say. It was exceptional. The attention to detail and the depth of flavour in the food is great. The ambience is unpretentious and attentive. Staff are friendly, knowledgeable and make you feel at home. From...

We went for a family get together and thoroughly enjoyed the food and service. We argued over our favourite dishes but the scallop was a firm favourite - it takes confidence to cook a scallop like that! Wines were perfectly matched to each dish and...

Beautiful food, and cocktails. The atmosphere and service was cozy, ambient and efficient. A family business who are very proud of both the premises that they renovated and brought back to life and of the special menu that uses local, seasonal ingredients with special touches...

Did they pay the gas bill? Do they own a pan of any kind? Does the stove work? Does the chef hate cooking? Why steam a scollop?This food would satisfy the chewing requirements of an old folks home. Surely the point of a taster menu...

Superb from start to finish. 5 course meal with matched wines. It’s hard to say anything else. Super service too.

Our first time on Friday night. Polite, friendly and welcoming. Great people interaction. The food - an amazing experience with the matched wine. There were three courses that were sublime. Who knew food could be this good. We will be back.

I visited Bilson Eleven in the very early days of them opening and I always planned to come back. Reading the rave review in the Herald is what prompted me to book although I was unsure how I would manage with an 8 course tasting...

This lovely, small and fairly intimate restaurant was a delightful surprise! The food was exceptionally good and served by attentive, knowledgable staff. This surely must now be one of THE best restaurants in the west of Scotland. Highly recommended for any special occasion.

This was my third time at Bilson Eleven. It was amazing. Every time I go it’s a different culinary experience. Food that I wouldn’t normally eat I eat it there. I had the matching wines this time and it made the food even nicer. I...

This is the 3rd time we have visited this wonderful restaurant and it just gets better every time. From the very first signature dish Mungos Miracles right through to the fantastic desserts and don't forget the home baked bread "wonderful". With not a great knowledge...

Received an absolutely disgusting message from the owner of bilson eleven tonight - I put a review up on a herald link of what I thought of the restaurant - specifically that I preferred it the 1st time and detailed my reasons. I then received...