Halal Restaurants in Glasgow East End (2026)

📅 Updated April 2026 — Verified halal-certified

Glasgow’s East End has a thriving and growing halal food scene. From Gallowgate and the Barras to Dennistoun, Shettleston and Bridgeton — here are the best verified halal restaurants and takeaways across the East End in 2026.

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📍 Gallowgate & Barras Market

1. Sultan Restaurant

• Address: 577 Gallowgate, G40
• Cuisine: Middle Eastern & Indian
• Price: ££ — Mains £10–£18
• Best for: Charcoal grills, authentic spices, sit-down East End dining

Why go: Serving the East End since 2014, Sultan is one of Gallowgate’s most established halal restaurants. Specialising in charcoal grills and fresh spices — Middle Eastern and Indian cooking done properly. Over a decade of community trust. Halal certified.

📍 577 Gallowgate, G40  |  ✅ Halal certified  |  📅 Est. 2014

2. Los Burritos

• Area: Near Barrowland Ballroom, East End
• Cuisine: Mexican — fully halal
• Price: £ — under £12
• Best for: Halal Mexican food, burritos, tacos, unique desserts

Why go: Glasgow’s best halal Mexican restaurant. Muslim-owned and fully halal. Burritos, tacos, nachos and unique desserts including Mars burritas. A genuinely different option in the East End — and brilliant value. Halal certified.

📍 Near Barrowland Ballroom, East End  |  ✅ Muslim-owned, fully halal

3. Flames Tandoori

• Address: 150 Gallowgate
• Cuisine: Pakistani
• Price: ££ — Mains £8–£16
• Best for: Curries, kebabs, late night, variety

Why go: A proper East End Pakistani restaurant on Gallowgate. Wide menu covering curries, kebabs, pizzas and burgers — something for everyone. Fully halal certified and a reliable local staple.

📍 150 Gallowgate  |  ✅ Fully halal certified

4. The Barras Market — Weekend Street Food

• Area: Gallowgate, East End
• Price: £ — Street food from £4
• Best for: Weekend halal street food, variety, atmosphere

Why go: Glasgow’s legendary weekend market. Rotating street food traders including halal-friendly options — recent additions include Greek Street Yeeros offering falafel and halloumi wraps. Always worth a visit on Saturdays and Sundays. Check halal certification with individual traders on the day.

📍 Gallowgate, East End  |  🕒 Sat–Sun from 10am  |  💡 Check certification with each trader

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🏙️ Dennistoun

1. Dunya Restaurant

• Area: Duke Street, Dennistoun
• Cuisine: Mediterranean & Kurdish
• Price: ££ — Mains £10–£20
• Best for: Mixed grills, quzi, fresh naan, authentic Kurdish cuisine

Why go: One of Glasgow’s most distinctive halal restaurants. Dunya specialises in authentic Mediterranean and Kurdish cuisine — mixed grills, quzi (slow-roasted lamb with rice) and fresh naan. Highly regarded in the community and unlike anything else in the East End. Halal certified.

📍 Duke Street, Dennistoun  |  ✅ Halal certified

2. Nakodar Grill

• Area: Dennistoun
• Cuisine: Indian
• Price: ££
• Best for: Quality Indian curries, local favourite

Why go: A well-known and well-regarded Indian restaurant in Dennistoun — recognised for consistent quality. A solid local favourite for the East End community. Halal certified.

📍 Dennistoun  |  ✅ Halal certified

💡 More on Duke Street and Alexandra Parade: Dennistoun has a growing number of halal Pakistani, Indian and Middle Eastern takeaways along these streets. Know a spot we’ve missed? Tell us.

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🏙️ Shettleston & Bridgeton

1. Anadolia Turkish Restaurant (Shettleston Kebab House)

• Area: Shettleston
• Cuisine: Turkish
• Price: £ — under £12
• Best for: Döner kebabs, thin-crust pizza, homemade baklava, budget halal

Why go: A genuine hidden gem in Shettleston. Affordable Turkish food done well — döner kebabs, thin-crust pizzas and homemade baklava that’s worth the journey alone. One of the best budget halal options in the East End. Halal certified.

📍 Shettleston  |  ✅ Halal certified  |  💸 Most dishes under £12

2. Waleema

• Area: Bridgeton
• Cuisine: Middle Eastern
• Price: ££
• Best for: Traditional lamb and rice, cosy atmosphere, Middle Eastern dining

Why go: Bridgeton’s standout halal restaurant. Waleema specialises in traditional Middle Eastern lamb with rice dishes in a cosy, welcoming setting. A quiet neighbourhood gem that’s building a strong local reputation. Halal certified.

📍 Bridgeton  |  ✅ Halal certified

3. Grillzz — German Döner & Peri Peri

• Area: Dalmarnock Road
• Cuisine: German Döner / Peri Peri
• Price: £ — under £12
• Best for: Burgers, peri peri chicken, pizzas, quick halal bite

Why go: Dalmarnock Road’s go-to halal fast food spot. Burgers, pizzas and peri peri chicken at great prices. Walk-in friendly, quick service and good value. Halal certified.

📍 Dalmarnock Road  |  ✅ Halal certified  |  💸 Under £12

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💸 Best Budget Halal — East End

• Los Burritos — Halal Mexican near Barrowland. Under £12. ✅
• Anadolia Turkish Restaurant — Döner and pizza in Shettleston. Under £12. ✅
• Grillzz — Peri peri and burgers on Dalmarnock Road. Under £12. ✅
• Barras Market street food — From £4. Weekends only. Check certification on day.

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❓ FAQs — Halal Food Glasgow East End

Where is halal food in the Glasgow East End?

Gallowgate has Sultan Restaurant and Flames Tandoori. Near Barrowland, Los Burritos is a fully halal Mexican spot. Dennistoun has Dunya Restaurant (Kurdish/Mediterranean) and Nakodar Grill (Indian) on Duke Street. Shettleston has Anadolia Turkish Restaurant and Bridgeton has Waleema for Middle Eastern food.

Is there halal food near Barrowland Glasgow?

Yes — Los Burritos (halal Mexican) is near Barrowland Ballroom. Sultan Restaurant and Flames Tandoori are both on Gallowgate. The Barras weekend market also has halal street food options on Saturdays and Sundays.

Is there halal food in Dennistoun Glasgow?

Yes — Dunya Restaurant on Duke Street is the standout option, serving Mediterranean and Kurdish cuisine. Nakodar Grill is also well regarded for Indian food. The area along Duke Street and Alexandra Parade has a growing number of halal takeaways.

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