Bilsons Cafe Bistro

At Bilsons Cafe Bistro, located in the heart of Glasgow, we celebrate a unique culinary experience that intertwines passion and quality. Our story is about creating a warm, inviting atmosphere where guests can indulge in an eclectic menu featuring local ingredients. From the delightful breakfasts to exquisite dinners, each dish showcases our commitment to flavor and creativity. Whether enjoying a meticulously crafted cocktail or savoring our renowned French toast, you’ll find a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication. As a proud LGBTQ+ friendly space, we ensure inclusivity while offering great company and exceptional service. Join us for a memorable dining journey.

Accessibility
- No wheelchair-accessible car park
- No wheelchair-accessible entrance
Service options
- Has outdoor seating
- Serves dine-in
- No delivery
- No takeaway
Highlights
- Has great tea selection
Popular for
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Has free water refills
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
Atmosphere
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
Crowd
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
Parking
- Free of charge street parking

Frank Crowe

Apr 18,2025

We drove through driving rain from Edinburgh to see our friends who took us to this wonderful venue. I had a caramel hot chocolate to warm me up followed by soup of the day then a chicken thigh skillet. Our hostess was very kind and met all our needs. My son was happy with the vegetarian options. It was truly excellent

Blair McPherson

Mar 18,2025

Had a superb meal and all round dining experience here on sat night. Food was faultless, good mixture of bang in season scottish produce. The service was absolutely superb from start to finish, and this was matched by each course. Almost feels like a private dining experience due to the 5 covers only. Decor and ambience of the restaurant were also amazing. Some amazing other rooms in the building which we were very kindly shown by the chef at the end of our meal . Superb all round experience.

Chris Mead

Mar 8,2025

Bilson eleven is absolute brilliant. Really fantastic for in a very relaxed environment. The food was fantastic, a good display of local Scottish ingredients prepared by a chef that is clearly very passionate about bringing that quality out. All the staff were very friendly and helpful and made the whole experience.

Mikki B.

Feb 14,2025

This was an excellent dining experience. The beautiful room, the fabulous food, the wonderful staff - rather a perfect evening. The next time I'm in Glasgow, I will definitely book again!

Michael M

Feb 1,2025

Quiet little café with delicious food and lovely staff. The French toast was to die for!One minor thing is parking - arrive early to make sure you can walk to it if needed.

Lei W

Jan 28,2025

This place is awesome! The environment, service, and food all perfect!!! Nick is an amazing cook. Everything he made was wonderful. We really enjoyed this place. I feel British tipping is too low for their great service, and we had to tip them American way. What a wonderful experience! Loved it!

Oliver

Jan 23,2025

An absolutely splendid evening. It was quiet which was a real shame as the food was sublime, the staff were absolutely fantastic and the restaurant itself was lovely. It was a belated birthday dinner and the people were lovely enough to gift me a card at the end (and even a little present). It's a real shame the tasting menu will no longer be available but I sincerely look forward to seeing what the Bilson Eleven team does next. We were all arguing over what our favourite course was and we've yet to come to a decision!

Kenneth Francis

Dec 29,2024

Incredible experience, possibly the best tasting menu and wine pairing I've ever had. Well looked after by Mark and the team at Bilson Eleven!