If you live or are ever in the west end of Glasgow, you know that there is no shortage of fish and chip shops.
Whether you're heading home after a night out, or looking for a quick meal after work, nothing beats a supper from the chippy. With the cost of living crisis continuing to worsen, however, it's important to know you are getting your money's worth.
To help you find the best fish and chip shops in the west end of the city, we took to TripAdvisor and ranked them by their average rating on the site. We also included a sample review for each one, so you know exactly what customers are saying about the chippies.
Did we miss any out? Let us know in the comments.
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Uni Takeaway, 83 Byres Road
Rating: 3.5/5
Number of reviews: 4
Coming in at the bottom of the list, though with a still-respectable average rating of 3.5/5, is Uni Takeaway, located next to University Cafe, which will also appear on this list. Visitors praised the staff but said the food was underwhelming.
What one customer said: "Love the ice creams from the University Cafe, wrongly assumed the food in the take away next door would be just as good. Soggy undercooked chips, rubbery batter with very little fish inside of it. Smoked sausages are decent, but I guess they don't make them themselves, so can't get them wrong. Friendly staff though."
727 Fast Food, 727 Great Western Road
Rating: 3.5/5
Number of reviews: 20
With the same average rating as Uni Takeaway, but with a lot more reviews, 727 Fast Food has divided opinion among TripAdvisor users. While some praised the "excellent service", others claimed they received a "frosty reception".
What one customer said: "I know I'm not a local but what a frosty reception, I asked for a chicken kebab and it seemed to be a big problem despite lots on display ready to cook, in the end I didn't get the one I asked for but it tasted ok."
Cafe Avanti, 24/26 Merkland Street
Rating: 3.5/5
Number of reviews: 23
Cafe Avanti on Merkland Street is another fish and chip shop that has split opinion, receiving seven 5/5 reviews and six 1/5 reviews on TripAdvisor.
What one customer said: "Great wee place with lovely mince and great soup and best fish and chips for miles around. Lovely chatty staff who make you feel welcome in that nice down to earth Partick way."
Philadelphia Fish & Chicken Bar, 445 Great Western Road
Rating: 3.5/5
Number of reviews: 55
While Philadelphia Fish & Chicken Bar may not be near the top of this list, it has been praised by customers for doing "what it says on the tin". Sometimes that's all you need from a chippy.
What one customer said: "Sometimes you don't want to eat out and being a Glaswegian you have a craving for deep-fried food. It is deep-fried but tasty. If this is the mood you are in, then the Philadelphia Fish & Chicken Bar delivers."
CATCH Fish and Chips, 27 Gibson Street
Rating: 3.5/5
Number of reviews: 86
While not quite reaching an average rating of 4/5, CATCH Fish and Chips still has plenty of positive reviews, with customers praising its "fantastic" fish and "crunchy" batter.
What one customer said: "A quick visit for a bite to eat and we left more than pleased! Perfectly cooked haddock and chips and friendly and attentive service from the two waitresses. Definitely recommended!"
Thornwood Chippy, 688 Dumbarton Road
Rating: 4/5
Number of reviews: 4
While Thornwood Chippy only has four reviews, three of them have been 5/5. One customer even called it "simply beautiful".
What one customer said: "Excellent chippy. Takeaway always arrives promptly, piping hot and friendly delivery driver. Good value."
The Kent Fish & Chip Shop, 218 Kent Road
Rating: 4/5
Number of reviews: 22
With a 4/5 average rating, and a lot more reviews than Thornwood Chippy, The Kent Fish & Chip Shop has earned its place amongst the best fish and chip shops in the West End of Glasgow.
What one customer said: "Visit the Kent regularly. Patrick and his team are brilliant and have great crack with their customers. The food is great, big portions and there is lunchtime specials which are great value If you're near Finnieston I would definitely recommend."
Gennaro's, 1554-56 Great Western Road
Rating: 4/5
Number of reviews: 31
While some recent negative reviews have brought its average rating down a bit, Gennaro's has still earned plenty of praise from TripAdvisor users for its "delicious food".
What one customer said: "Delicious food especially fritters amazing for the price. Would definitely return and can't stress how affordable."
Simeone's, 285-287 Byres Road
Rating: 4/5
Number of reviews: 139
With over 100 more reviews than the previous chippy, Simeone's has earned consist praise among customers for its "beautiful batter" and "outstanding" service.
What one customer said: "Simeone's is a lovely little stop for excellent fish and chips. Beautiful batter on the fish, and perfect chips to accompany. Service was outstanding too, big thanks to Alice for being so lovely!"
Cafe Orlando, 1383-1385 Argyle Street
Rating: 4.5/5
Number of reviews: 19
Moving up to an average of 4.5/5, though with only 19 reviews, Cafe Orlando left TripAdvisor users impressed with its "friendly service" and "excellent value".
What one customer said: "Came here just after Elfingrove for a snack. Had some chips and some soft drinks. Overall the prices are very good, especially in such a central location. Also good and friendly service. Would come again for a chippy or snack."
Pizza Amore, 1499 Dumbarton Road
Rating: 4.5/5
Number of reviews: 77
Though primarily a pizza shop, according to customers the fish and chips at Pizza Amore are so good that it's earned its place at second on this list.
What one customer said: "If there's a better chippy in Glasgow I haven't found it yet, although research is ongoing. If I was only judging it as a chippy I'd still rate it very highly. But there's much more: I've yet to find a better pizza in Glasgow either."
University Cafe, 87 Byres Road
Rating: 4.5/5
Number of reviews: 217
Uni Takeaway started this list, and the historic University Cafe next door ends it. Customers on TripAdvisor praised not only the "classic" fish and chips, but the "smashing" ice cream too.
What one customer said: "Top Sunday brunch with the best customer service in all of Glasgow. This place makes you feel like you’re home visiting family."
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