If there's one thing the centre of Glasgow has in abundance, it is fish and chip shops.
Whether you're after some late-night scran after a night out, or a quick meal on the way home from work, there is no shortage of chippies to choose from.
The large selection can make it difficult to know where to head when you're feeling peckish, however. With the cost of living crisis continuing to worsen, every penny counts and no one wants to buy a supper they're not happy with.
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We took to TripAdvisor to find out what the most highly rated fish and chip shops in the centre of Glasgow were. We also took a sample review from each one to give an idea of how customers feel.
Here is a roundup of the Glasgow City Centre chippies ranked according to their TripAdvisor reviews.
Blue Lagoon (Gordon Street), 69 Gordon Street
Rating: 2.5/5
Number of reviews: 22
Coming in at last place is the Blue Lagoon on Gordon Street, with an average rating of 2.5 out of 5 based on 22 reviews. Customers criticised its "absolutely horrific service" and "disgusting food", though others called the staff "absolutely fantastic" and the fish and chips "brilliant".
What one customer said: "I need my head examined going in here but tired and hungry on way home and paid nearly £10 for the most disgusting fish and chips ever. The chips soft and anemic. The fish is inedible with batter so soft that the fish just broke. This place should be closed down although the won't care as the position outside Central Station is ideal for passing trade and drunk people. Not even worth one star. Avoid at all costs."
Pizza Crolla, 156 Buchanan Street
Rating: 2.5/5
Number of reviews: 73
Also with an average rating of 2.5 is Pizza Crolla on Buchanan Street, which many TripAdvisor users criticised for its "rip off" prices and "bland" food — though others called it "perfect".
What one customer said: "£9-40 for a fish supper??? £2-70 for a packet of chips ?? They tasted and looked like they were cooked a week ago. Blatant profiteering and sub standard food."
Blue Lagoon (West Nile Street), 109 West Nile Street
Rating: 3/5
Number of reviews: 54
The Blue Lagoon has received a range of scores from TripAdvisor users, with 19 1/5 ratings and 17 5/5 ratings. Customers couldn't agree on whether the food was "great" or "rubbish".
What one customer said: "Fish had too many bones. Literally a pound difference to the Merchant City chippy so I'd rather go there. Tbf their deep fried pizza and Mars bars are nice and so are their worker but cmon man."
Blue Lagoon Fish & Chips (Argyle Street), 208 Argyle Street
Rating: 3.5/5
Number of reviews: 433
The third Blue Lagoon chippy on this list is the one on Argyle Street, which has the most reviews out of any fish and chip shop on this list. Customers praised its "excellent value" good and "welcoming" staff
What one customer said: "My first time at Blue Lagoon. Had the traditional (two pieces of fish) with chips and mushy peas. Giving the rating of four out of five stars because the peas had a weird flavor...sort of like coffee grounds. But the fish and chips were delicious, portion size was gigantic, and the table service from my waiter was EXCELLENT. I'd happily come back for another round."
L'Aqualia, 44 Dundas Street
Rating: 4/5
Number of reviews: 14
Moving up to a 4/5 rating, L'Aqualia earned praise from customers for its "yummy" food and cleanliness. Many also singled out the "amazing" and "funny" staff.
What one customer said: "The best pizza in town, Glasgow. place is so clean. customer service was amazin. My friend got a fish supper and it was so delicious fresh and crispy chips lovely."
Merchant Chippie, 155 High Street
Rating: 4/5
Number of reviews: 251
Being the second most reviewed chippy on this list makes Merchant Chippie's average rating of 4 even more impressive. One TripAdvisor user even said that it "has got to be one of the best chip shops in Glasgow".
What one customer said: "Been here multiple times so recognise all the staff by the face. Prices are reasonable, I had the haddock supper which was tasty!"
Blue Lagoon Fish & Chips (Queen St), 151 Queen Street
Rating: 4.5/5
Number of reviews: 20
The fourth and final Blue Lagoon chippy on this list, the restaurant on Queen Street rose above the others thanks to its "10/10" customer service, "fantastic" fish tea, and "cosy" ambience.
What one customer said: "Fantastic food and efficient and friendly service. When in the city centre i will happily walk half a mile and pass numerous takeaway establishments en route to the MERCHANT CHIPPIE and it's well worth the shoe leather."
Val D'Oro, 12-14 London Road
Rating: 4.5/5
Number of reviews: 29
Coming in at third place is Val D'Oro, which has 20 5/5 reviews and only two 1/5 ones. TripAdvisor users called it a "fabulous time capsule with great food", and said the owner "was great to talk to".
What one customer said: "I just happened to come across this place as I was walking around Glasgow. The vintage style of the outside attracted me but the untouched interior made this even more of a gem. The owner was great to talk to and the food delicious and not the top-of-the-range price you would have expected to pay to visit somewhere this charming in London. The neon sign says "Home of the Great Glasgow Fish Tea" but make sure you try the ice-cream as well. Amazing place, definitely worth a visit!"
Coronation Restaurant
Rating: 4.5/5
Number of reviews: 47
Coronation Restaurant is the second most highly rated chippy in the centre of Glasgow due to its "brilliant service", "friendly staff", "awesome food", and "great pricing". One even called it "overwhelmingly the Best Chippy in Glasgow".
What one customer said: "I was recommended this plave by the host of my AirBnB. It is phenomenal! Wonderful service, excellent Special Fish and Chips. The price is amazing for the quantity of food you get. I will definitely be back here."
The Oxford
Rating: 4.5/5
Number of reviews: 59
According to TripAdvisor, The Oxford is the highest rated fish and chip shop in the city centre, and taking a look at the reviews it's not hard to see why. From its "absolutely piping hot and delicious food" to its "super friendly" service, the vast majority of customers left satisfied.
What one customer said: "Absolutely piping hot and delicious food. Group of four, two fish and chip dinners a scampi dinner and a spaghetti Bolognese dinner. Everything was absolutely delicious. Full stop. Lovely chef and counter staff. We counted no less than eight cabbies stop by for their tea. We went back twice in our week in Glasgow."
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