Charcoal Indian Restaurant

Charcoals has been a fixture on Renfield Street since a management change and full interior redesign in 2012 set it on a run of Scottish Curry Award wins, including "Best of Glasgow" recognition at the 2025 ceremony. The kitchen grills over charcoal rather than a gas range, giving the tikkas and seekh kebabs a smokiness that distinguishes them from most city-centre Indian restaurants. Regulars cite the chicken makhani and lamb saag as benchmarks; the fish pakora starter arrives with spiced onion and tamarind on the side. Portions are generous and the room comfortable, making this one of the more complete Indian dining options on the Buchanan Street circuit. Vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free menus are all available. Multi-award winner with over 3,500 reviews on TripAdvisor, ranked among the top fifty Glasgow restaurants overall.