The Delphine, an all-day bistro, caffè and bar is due to open this August, in Glasgow’s iconic Princes Square.
Situated in the courtyard of Princes Square on Buchanan Street, the caffé and wine bar will offer a casual yet refined brunch, lunch and dinner. The new venue will fall under The Superlative Collection, which includes other Glasgow favourites: The Noble, Glaschu, Maison by Glaschu, Gōst, The Duke’s Umbrella, The Clubhouse and Blue Dog.
The 130-cover venue will include a large bar area, terrace, and courtyard, with a private dining room for events of up to 100 people. The interiors, by Rough Design, include a palette of pistachio green panelling, warm timber and textural contrasts. Claybrook tiles and custom striped fabrics are deployed to introduce a rhythmic visual element that defines each of the distinct social zones.
The kitchen team will be led by head chef Kenny Maltman. The Delphine’s menus are heavily inspired by the summer, with a fresh and inventive selection of salads and brunch dishes which draw influence from different cuisines across the world.
Some standout dishes include: caramelised dulce de leche french toast with condensed milk caramel; Thai prawn and cod fishcakes served with a poached egg and hollandaise; sunny vibes salad with brown rice, cashews, quinoa, greens and lemongrass; and chicken milanese with rocket salad, pepper mayo and fries.
A selection of house-blend smoothies, shakes and juices will also be available, including: green machine – mango, broccoli, avocado, coconut, ginger, lime and spinach; wild wild zest – lemongrass, mango, pineapple, spinach and apple; and livin’ la vida cocoa protein shake. A selection of ‘shooters’ will be available at brunch, in flavours such as ginger, turmeric, and hot mango. The bar will be headed up by Group Bar Manager, Ewan Angus, who will curate a menu of delicious brunch cocktails and indulgent classics.
Head chef, Kenny Maltman, says:
“I’m delighted to be joining The Superlative Collection, heading up the kitchen at their latest venture, The Delphine. With this new venue, we wanted to create a vibrant sanctuary in the heart of Princes Square, so we’ve built bright and refreshing menus to reflect this. And don’t worry if you prefer something a little more indulgent, we’ve got that covered too. Whether you want to pop in for a brunch with friends, a laid back work lunch, or cocktails with the girls, The Delphine has something for everyone. We can’t wait to open our doors for you very soon.”
The Delphine is set to open mid August 2025. For updates, follow The Delphine and The Superlative Collection on Instagram@thedelphineglasgow and @thesuperlativecollection
Author: Glasgow Foodie
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