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Sylvan

Small Plates, Vegan Menu, Natural Wine

Worth ordering: Saladnamed in 9 reviews

Vegetarian

$$

Top tips

  • Try the mushroom polenta, a frequently praised vegan dish.
  • Good to know: Arrive before peak dinner service if you want the widest choice; hot dishes have sold out and one visit had a long food wait.
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  • Order several plates to share, especially if dining with a group.
  • Ask about the changing daily menu and which dishes are vegan; staff are described as helpful with recommendations.
  • The coconut rice pudding with cherries is a praised vegan dessert; check the current dessert choices, as vegan options can be limited.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Polenta with mushroomsnamed in 5 reviews

People also mention chicory salad, aubergine peanut salad and aubergine salad.

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Also aubergine with peanut salad, beansprouts with chili and garlic, beetroot salad, broccoli with black bean sauce and coconut rice pudding with cherries.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for beautiful interior, friendly service and attentive service.

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Also praised for good value, cozy atmosphere, generous portions, lively atmosphere and fast service.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Lunch, dinner
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Sylvan is a vegetarian small-plates restaurant and wine bar where the daily-changing menu includes vegan dishes such as mushroom polenta, tofu, and coconut rice pudding. The warm, softly lit dining room and extensive natural-wine list suit a relaxed dinner or celebration, though one reviewer reported a wait of over an hour and some hot dishes selling out early.

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20 Woodlands Rd, Glasgow, G3 6UR, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
12:00–22:30
Tuesday
12:00–22:30
Wednesday
12:00–22:30
Thursday
12:00–22:30
Friday
12:00–00:00
Saturday
12:00–00:00
Sunday
Closed

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Great service
  • Good atmosphere
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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, beans, chickpeas + 2 more
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