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Grilled flatbread with pomegranate seeds and three dips in copper bowls, on a woven cloth at Qasba.
Glasgow

Qasba

A small North African restaurant on Allison Street in Govanhill, with a short menu that changes often, plenty for vegetarians and brunch at the weekend.

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There's something special about a tiny restaurant where every plate is made with care, and Qasba is just that.

It's a small North African restaurant on Allison Street in Govanhill, a few steps from Pollokshaws Road, with only a few tables and a short menu that changes often. Expect warm flatbreads scattered with pomegranate seeds, dips and pickles in little copper bowls, koftas, slow-cooked stews with couscous, and cakes to finish. There are lots of vegetarian dishes, and many of them can be made vegan. Try the Arabic coffee while you're there. At the weekend it opens from 10am for brunch, which makes a lovely start to a day around Queen's Park and Strathbungo. Qasba opens on Thursday evening from 5pm, on Friday from 11am and on Saturday from 10am, both until 10pm, and on Sunday from 10am until 5pm. You can also take food away to eat at home.

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Before you go

Open from Thursday to Sunday, with brunch at the weekend.

Food to take away too.

Where
21 Allison Street, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 8NP.
Open
Thursday 5pm to 10pm, Friday 11am to 10pm, Saturday 10am to 10pm, Sunday 10am to 5pm. Closed Monday to Wednesday.
Takeaway
Yes.
Vegetarians
Plenty of choice, and many dishes can be made vegan.

Opening hours

Their website
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
5pm–10pm
Friday
11am–10pm
Saturday
10am–10pm
Sunday
10am–5pm

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Where it is

On Allison Street in Govanhill, a few steps from Pollokshaws Road, G42 8NP.

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