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Restaurants, Italian and "Glasgow"
- Guy's Restaurant & Bar
From sushi to steak pie the menu is as eclectic, but the guiding philosophy in Guy's is to create food people want to eat - Amore
Experience the true taste of Italy in the heart of the Merchant City - Gambrino
Easily the best Italian in the West End - La Parmigiana
Opened in 1978 by the Giovanazzi family, Ristorante La Parmigiana is a firm favourite as Glasgow's top Italian Restaurant.
279 Café Bistro
279 Dumbarton Road,
Glasgow,
G11 6AB
This smart little bistro lies on the busy Dumbarton road just a few door along from the library, unsurprisingly at number 279. During the day the Italian-influenced menu offers sandwiches, ciabattas, homemade pizzas, or a generously portioned steak and…
Amalfi Pizzeria
148 West Nile Street,
Glasgow,
G1 2RQ
This small but enduringly popular restaurant is handily located in the City Centre and well placed for theatre and cinema goers. The galley kitchen and expansive windows create a welcoming atmosphere for diners. Valpolicella proves great value among the…
Barolo Grill
92–94 Mitchell Street,
Glasgow,
G1 3NQ
Occupying the former L'Ariosto premises, this plush member of the Di Maggio’s stable strikes you on entering with its stylish and intimate ambience. Subtly lit leather-seated booths and smaller tables are framed by the flames of the grill in the…
Bella Italia - Glasgow Braehead
Xscape, Braehead,
Glasgow,
G51 4FB
The Bella Italia Glasgow Braehead restaurant is located within the exciting Xscape Centre in Braehead, one of Scotland's premier entertainment complexes.
You'll find a real snow slope, cinema, laser games, bowling alley and lots more at this fun…
Bella Italia - Glasgow Hope Street
96-98 Hope Street,
Glasgow,
G2 6PH
Nestled along Hope Street in Glasgow's city centre, close to the main central railway station, Bella Italia is a popular Italian dining destination.
Warm Mediterranean tones, tiled flooring and rustic style furnishings set the trademark Bella Italia…
Canasta Bistro
1102 Cathcart Road, Mount Florida,
Glasgow,
G42 9EG
Within a pizza throw of Hampden stadium, Canasta has become a celebrated restaurant in Glasgow's Mount Florida – an area not known for great dining options. It's cosy inside, with chequered tablecloths and scatter cushions contributing to an informal…
Italmania
136 Fenwick Road, Giffnock, Southside,
Glasgow,
G46 6XW
Taking one corner of Glasgow's busiest crossroad, with competition on all sides from multinational fast food joints, this funky little restaurant offers fresh ingredients in cool surroundings, making it a particularly welcoming spot. Above the entrance…
Little Italy
205 Byres Road,
Glasgow,
G12 8TN
Carrying more of a café vibe than that of a restaurant, Little Italy is a pleasant place to sit and watch the world go by. The pizzas are the highpoint of the dining experience, not just for their taste and freshness, but also for the novelty of the…
Operetta
Highlander House, 58 Waterloo Street,
Glasgow,
G2 7DA
Operetta is a smart, large restaurant and café, which by day bustles with office workers grabbing soups, sandwiches or a quick pasta. In the evening the restaurant suffers a little atmospherically from its daytime existence – the large self-service…
Paperino's
227 Byres Road, Glasgow,
Glasgow,
G12 8UD
With two City Centre venues and a branch in the West End, Paperino’s has become a byword for quick and easy Italian food. The original Sauchiehall Street branch is most intimate, with wooden booths, dim lights and terracotta tiles, while the newer St…
Il Pavone
The Courtyard, Princes Square, Buchanan Street,
Glasgow,
G1 3JN
The grand peacock sitting above Princes Square's entrance, overlooking Buchanan Street's shoppers, gives its name in Italian to Il Pavone, whose diners can watch those inside Glasgow's most upmarket shopping centre. It's a favourite daytime haunt for…
Pizza Express
151 Queen Street,
Glasgow,
G1 3BJ
Since emerging in London in 1965, Pizza Express has become a widely recognised brand and a dependable choice for casual dining. A third Glasgow venue - at the Xscape centre, Braehead - has been added to its two central branches, including the two-storey…
Primo
14–16 Stewart House, Stewart Street, Milngavie,
Glasgow,
G62 6BW
Tucked away off the village's main shopping street, Primo can be hard to find for those who are not in the know. If, however, the search causes any stress, the smiling and gracious staff should put you at ease when you finally get there. This restaurant…
La Riviera Ristorante
147 Dumbarton Road,
Glasgow,
G11 6PT
The interior of Dunbarton Road’s Riviera Ristorante is decked out like an Italian courtyard. A beach-front is painted on one wall, as arched doorways and dark-wood panelling all lend themselves to the kitschy holiday feel. The staff are friendly and…
Wee Cucina
205 Fenwick Road,
Glasgow,
G46 6JD
Wee Cucina opened in spring 2011, quickly becoming a popular choice with local diners. As it says, it's small – but with an intimacy perfect for couples in the evening, whereas go at tea-time and it is family friendly. An enticing menu of Italian tapas…
Zizzi
Princes Square, The Terrace, 48 Buchanan Street,
Glasgow,
G1 3JN
With over 100 restaurants in the UK, Zizzi is a growing chain, but changing specials and quirky touches such as the staff photograph on the menu make for a distinct dining experience. Situated on the top terrace in Princes Square, Zizzi takes full…
