rogano

fine dining. by far my favourite restaurant in glasgow. ideal for a special occasion.yes it is pricey but it's worth the extra spend .
i have dined here many times but would highly reccomend chosing from the a la carte menu - the pigeon salad 2 start is beautiful, there are so many choices for the main - the scallops and the red snapper are a treat.
the service is grand and the whole experience dining here is an enjoyable one.
in summer if you can get a table outside i would go for this, the atmosphere from royal exchange square and the lighting works perfect for an intimate meal.

visiting the city recently for my birthday, i decided that i'd like oysters and champagne so we headed to the rogano. a bottle of house champers and oysters were ordered at the bar but it didn't take long to get a booth. the oysters were superb and we were served extra due to a mistake at the kitchen end. to follow, we had a seafood platter and french fries which was just right at that time of day. as i'd mentioned it was my birthday, i was served petites fours with happy birthday on a platter.

we like the food, we love the service and we absolutely adore the sumptuous surroundings.             
full review over on the website now...

first time eating here and the atmosphere, decor and service were all excellent.
went for the 4 course taster menu which also had a canapés and amuse bouche and fresh bread so great value and filling also.
everything was perfect although the salmon main on a fish cake, was a bit dense, and the salmon was definitely over cooked which surprised me being a seafood restaurant.
they also did chocolates to finish for our anniversary!

1935 was quite a year, also an election year actually.  the conservatives won a majority, labour collapsed and the snp contested it’s very first election, hmmm… the ss normandie broke the record for a passenger ship crossing the atlantic in a rapid three days, alcoholics anonymous was founded and monopoly was released by parker brothers. 1935 was the year lawrence of arabia died, but julie andrews (super...) and elvis (uh-huh) were born.  in the great shipyards of the clyde luxury liners like the queen mary were being built and some of the chippies took the left overs and did a homer, the result was a wood panelled, art deco extravaganza of a restaurant. rogano was born.

opened in 1935, rogano is glasgow’s oldest restaurant. serving an array of fresh fish and seafood from scottish waters, this is a must if visiting glasgow. when stepping inside, you definitely feel you have been transported back to the 1930s (not that i was ever there). with the classic dishes and art deco style, it’s no surprise how this place has stayed open for over 75 years.

my choice of starter was the smoked haddock and pea lasagne. a small parcel of layers, consisting of fresh fish, creamy sauce, peas and thin layers of pasta, this made a hungry scoffer, very happy. the fish was cooked perfectly, tasted fresh and had a powerful flavour to it. there may have been a few too many peas for my liking, but this is just a preference. i went for the langoustines for my mains, which were served beautifully with a nice colour of pinky/orange shell and black googly eyes, staring at me and just waiting to be torn apart, for me to devour. again, another dish cooked perfectly, tasting straight from the sea with a garlic butter sauce, a classic combination. my dining partner had the half lobster thermidor, and i was lucky enough to have a taste. it was everything you'd expect from lobster, lots of flavour and meaty. we opted for the sharing dessert which consisted of a rhubarb sponge, pecan tart and crème brulee. a selection of classic desserts, what’s not to love?

service was good, the waiting staff dressed traditionally, were very professional and the ambience of the place was great. i felt there was a little need of a touch up with some of the decor, as you could definitely tell this was an old eatery. with that said, i think rogano survives by being an old classic. so, if you ever happen to be in glasgow, i would recommend, even if it’s just a drink in the bar area.

i am so glad we were invited to this lunch as i will definitely be popping back to rogano soon for some more of their fabulous food.

service was amazing....food was just ok. was expecting amazing food as well for the price charged.

my experiences at the rogano have over many years been very good…it has a fabulous history which is worth researching if you have never been before. café rogano (doonstairs) is great, rather intimate and i prefer it to upstairs…that has nothing to do with the greatly reduced prices in comparison with upstairs…however a must regardless! 7 scored.

enjoyed the paella and hake. both fresh and service was very good

rogano is a veritable glasgow institution, showcasing the fruits of the sea as their speciality. i was introduced to it many years ago and it has been a regular stop-off point on my previously regular trips to the west. i stopped in on my road back to edinburgh from even further west, so can just about justif

visited on a sunny saturday glasgow evening. it's been said a few times but i'll say it again anyway, this place is beautiful. a rich opulent atmosphere. not the cheapest in town, but we believe we paid for what we got, which was fabulous surroundings, excellent service, and lovely food. great place for a special occasion or a treat.

decor vs food. easily one of the most unique and beautiful restaurants in glasgow. i must have been a dozen times and am always still in awe of the exquisite art deco surroundings, steeped in the restaurants colourful and long history. unfortunately i am also always disappointed with the food. over priced and seriously lacking substance. if you visit, and because of the stunning decor i think everyone should, stick to champagne (or white wine) and oysters in the bar. you won't be disappointed, you'll leave with a smile on your face and have a chance to see some of glasgow's most spectacular interior design.

upstairs downstairs. since we've down the downstairs we thought we'd do upstairs.
starter of goats cheese and plumb puree is exactly what you'd expect - goats cheese and plumb puree. pretty good, but too much puree. i should have taken it home to spread on my toast.
i choose the venison for my main. venison was succulent and the side veg were lovely. the parmesan fried mash was a tad on the dry side though.
needless to say, she loved her oysters and main fish dish
on the whole i like the rogano. however, you can eat food prepared by the same chefs downstairs for 1/2 the price...


-----07 feb, 2010-----

oysters a go go. downstairs cafe is a great way to do intimate saturday lunch. the decor isn't up to the standard of upstairs, but it seems to retain that 30's character. risotto, oysters and fish all good....

launched in 1935, and fashioned in the style of cunard's clyde-built queen mary, for those with an enhanced sense of nostalgia, this restaurant is close to heaven.