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Arta
The Old Cheesemarket, 62 Albion Street,
Glasgow,
G1 1PA
When the smart restaurant within the G1 Group's Arta complex of bars and opened its doors in 2000, the menu was largely Spanish and in keeping with the design of the building (although it's a former cheese market, the interior has been modelled on a…
Guy's
24 Candleriggs,
Glasgow,
G1 1LD
Guy's twinkles warmly in the Merchant City firmament. It's a big, long room, but you can feel at home amid the accumulated bric-a-brac sprinkled lightly about the interior. These include Mexican Day of the Dead plates, an imposing carved bird lectern…
The Italian Kitchen
64 Ingram Street,
Glasgow,
G1 1EX
A sleek, stylish and airy character-setter for its corner of the Merchant City, the Italian Kitchen has a striking atmosphere of buzz and bustle at lunchtime, with relaxed business people competing with smatterings of recharging shoppers to be heard…
Amarone
2 Nelson Mandela Place,
Glasgow,
G2 1BT
Conceived as a more upmarket venture by the owners of the popular Italian restaurant chain DiMaggio's, Amarone immediately impresses with an elegant entrance and staircase leading to a stylish, modern basement dining room. High stained glass windows…
Di Maggio's
21 Royal Exchange Square,
Glasgow,
G1 3AJ
After more than 25 years in business, Di Maggio's is a firm favourite, with loyal locals and tourists alike visiting its various outlets. The Royal Exchange Square branch welcomes a stream of customers, even outside the peak times, attracted by the…
La Lanterna
35 Hope Street,
Glasgow,
G2 6AE
For almost four decades, the Martinolli family have been serving up traditional Italian cuisine in their attractive, cavernous restaurant beneath the otherwise unedifying, traffic-choking Hope Street. The décor has remained almost untouched – a warm…
Amalfi Pizzeria
148 West Nile Street,
Glasgow,
G1 2RQ
What do Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Cary Grant and Errol Flynn all have in common, aside from the obvious? Amalfi Pizzeria. Or more specifically, its glitzier former guise as the Lido Café, which, being situated suitably close to the famous old Glasgow…
Il Pavone
The Courtyard, Princes Square, Buchanan Street, City Centre,
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…
L'Ariosto
92–94 Mitchell Street,
Glasgow,
G1 3NQ
Named after the Renaissance bard, L'Ariosto has many surprises. Designed to resemble an Italian courtyard and exuding a cosy atmosphere, it still has room to put on dinner dances with a live band five nights a week. It's almost 40 years old, but there's…
Italian Caffè
92 Albion Street,
Glasgow,
G1 1NY
Styled on the Italian enoteca, literally meaning 'wine library', this recent Merchant City arrival knows its Chianti from its Montepulciano. With 24 labels by the glass and double that number by the bottle, it may be easy to overlook the tapas-style…
La Parmigiana
447 Great Western Road,
Glasgow,
G12 8HH
The longevity of La Parmigiana, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2008, is attributable to its doing a number of things very well and one or two superbly. The petite dining room exudes refinement, with pristine table linen offset by vibrant red…
Lombardi's Ristorante Grill
Unit 4/5, Merchant Square, Candleriggs,
Glasgow,
G1 1NY
With more than a half-dozen eateries vying for customers in the Merchant Square, the competition can be a bit fierce at the renovated market – now a dining and entertainment destination in the heart of the Merchant City. Previously a French restaurant…
Coia's Café
473 Duke Street,
Glasgow,
G31 1NG
Coia's has been dishing out Italian favourites, chip shop classics and, of course, its famous home-made ice-cream since it first opened its doors in 1928. Following a 2006 facelift and expansion – which included adding a well-stocked delicatessen…
O Sole Mio
34–36 Bath Street,
Glasgow,
G2 1HG
This quaint little trattoria at the east end of Bath Street is now in its fifth decade. The interior is traditional, with booths separated by wooden trellises, while the open kitchen is shrouded under a faded maroon canopy. There's a nice air of…
Qua Italian Restaurant
The Todd Building, 68 Ingram Street,
Glasgow,
G1 1EX
This restaurant has a modern feel that is highly suitable for its trendy Merchant City location. The leather chairs are contemporary but comfortable, and an eclectic collection of smooth boulders are scattered about the space. A stylish, roughly hewn…
Piccolo Mondo
344 Argyle Street,
Glasgow,
G2 8LY
Piccolo Mondo (meaning 'small world') is the reincarnation of a once award-winning Renfrew restaurant of the same name, opened in 1974 by Tony and Giuliana Pierotti. After selling up in 1989, the couple missed the place so much that they opted to give…
Di Maggio's Theatreland
163 West Nile Street,
Glasgow,
G1 2RL
More than two decades old, the Di Maggio's chain is going strong and regularly wins awards for its 'family-friendliness'. This outlet, formerly known as Pronto, is the so-called Theatreland branch and now uses the same menu as the others. But it's…
Bar Milano
2 Mains Avenue, Eastwood Toll,
Glasgow,
G46 6QZ
Situated a stone's throw from Eastwood Toll, Bar Milano has made its home in an old bank building. A large bunch of fresh flowers welcomes diners as they walk through the door, adding a sophisticated touch to the interior. It has been cleverly renovated…
Mancini
315–317 Great Western Road,
Glasgow,
G4 9HR
Located closer to the St George's Cross end of Great Western Road, Mancini is a bit away from the hub of the West End. This intimate place feels a little like a well-lit wine cellar with bare brick walls (hung in places with fairly lights), leather…
Viva
77 Bothwell Street,
Glasgow,
G2 6TS
With its proximity to Glasgow's business district, Viva entertains a sizeable number of office workers for lunch. But its handsome, dark wood interior, with some big, soft leather booths, retains a relaxed atmosphere that, come evening and muted…
Esca
27 Chisholm Street,
Glasgow,
G1 5HA
Offering classic Mediterranean dining with a stylish Merchant City twist, Esca is a cut above your average Glasgow Italian restaurant. Recently refurbished, it is subtly smart: red and pale blue chairs, grey ceiling-to-floor curtains, wood tables and…
La Fiorentina
2 Paisley Road West,
Glasgow,
G51 1LE
With its traditional décor of statues, vines and terracotta tiles, La Fiorentina is a Southside institution approaching its second decade with old-fashioned service that's deferential and efficient, keeping the chat to a minimum. To start, a platter of…
Fratelli Sarti
121 Bath Street/133 Wellington Street,
Glasgow,
G2 2SZ/G2 2XD
That all of Glasgow's Sarti restaurants enjoy a healthy custom seven days a week is telling. A good shot at authenticity – as far as both Italian cuisine and ambience are concerned – seems to be the key. The Wellington Street flagship has a…
Osteria Piero
111 West Regent Street,
Glasgow,
G2 2RU
Aiming for a 'fresher, up-to-the-minute approach to Italian cooking', this new venture from Piero Sarti (where Bouzy Rouge once traded) has a concise menu that changes seasonally. The atmosphere is straight out of a Tuscany trattoria with wooden tables…
Eusebi Deli
793 Shettleston Road,
Glasgow,
G32 7NN
Formerly called Garlic, Eusebi Deli continues the tradition of a classic Italian delicatessen, updated with the contemporary cooking associated with today's modern fine food outlets. There is the stock in trade of various imported salami, hams and…
Sannino Pizzeria
61 Bath Street,
Glasgow,
G2 2DG
More than 20 years after it was established, this handsome pizzeria continues to lure customers into its underground chamber of dark wooden booths, chrome railings and Tiffany-style lamps. Regulars appreciate the reasonably priced set lunch and…
La Vita
161 Queen Street,
Glasgow,
G1 3BJ
Favourably situated with views onto George Square, this three-tier establishment attracts a thriving trade with an extensive, unpretentious menu that combines simple, fast-food efficiency with reasonably well-made cuisine. Some of the seating on the…
Barbarossa
3–5 Clarkston Road,
Glasgow,
G44 4EF
Glowing quotes about this Southside restaurant from The List are scattered throughout Barbarossa's official web site. Alas, during our reviewing period in 2008, the operation – which does rather regularly feature on our Hit List of Italian operations…
Café Antipasti
337 Byres Road,
Glasgow,
G12 8UQ
Between the fairy lights and rustic pine tables and fittings, you might be surprised on first impressions to learn that Café Antipasti on Byres Road (not to be confused with the branch on Sauchiehall Street, which has different owners) is an Italian…
Dino's
35–41 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3AT
Glasgow institutions for four decades now, Dino's restaurants have perhaps two of the best locations in the city centre, with the Sauchiehall Street branch barely a stone's throw from the Royal Concert Hall and the outlet on Hope Street situated…
Gambrino
333 Great Western Road, West End,
Glasgow,
G4 9HS
As Gambrino regular Ken Graham sipped a cappuccino, it was suggested to him that, if he enjoyed the restaurant so much, perhaps he should buy it. Five weeks later it was his. His hands-on style, coupled with that of the young Italian staff, provides…
Venezia
363 Argyle Street,
Glasgow,
G2 8LT
This relative newcomer impresses guests with its modern, stylish décor and intimate atmosphere. The menu places emphasis on meat and seafood dishes – the fish selection largely depends on what turns up in the day's catch. It might include oven-baked…
Dino's
99 Hope Street,
Glasgow,
G2 6LL
Glasgow institutions for four decades now, Dino's restaurants have perhaps two of the best locations in the city centre, with the Sauchiehall Street branch barely a stone's throw from the Royal Concert Hall and the outlet on Hope Street situated…
Fratelli Sarti
42 Renfield Street,
Glasgow,
G2 1NE
That all of Glasgow's Sarti restaurants enjoy a healthy custom seven days a week is telling. A good shot at authenticity – as far as both Italian cuisine and ambience are concerned – seems to be the key. The Wellington Street flagship has a…
Lamora
1166–1170 Argyle Street,
Glasgow,
G3 8TE
When it opened in late 2007, Lamora's bright white décor was minimal in the extreme. It's atypical and refreshing for an Italian restaurant, so we hope that anticipated refurbishments in 2008 do not compromise its novelty. Father and son Silvano and…
Paperino's West End
227 Byres Road,
Glasgow,
G12 8UD
With its smart whitewashed walls, terracotta tiling and consistently well-populated pine booths, the Sauchiehall Street branch of this deceptively large restaurant is still going strong after 16 years. Increasingly, its much newer and more spacious West…
Roma Mia
162–164 Darnley Street,
Glasgow,
G41 2LL
Accommodating is the word that best describes this Southside restaurant: parking is very easy and it's located near the Pollokshields East train station, just one stop from Central. Co-owner Giuseppe Di Milta also says that the note on the menu about…
Torna Sorrento
148 Woodlands Road, West End,
Glasgow,
G3 6LF
Following a change of ownership in summer 2006, the homely, family-run style of Torna Sorrento has been dropped in favour of a more contemporary, straightforward approach, with a pared-down menu of Italian classics. Descriptions of dishes are similarly…
Trattoria Trevi
526 Great Western Road,
Glasgow,
G12 8EL
Though a long-time presence on the West End scene, Trevi has changed hands a few times in recent years. Current manager Francesco Campo (formerly of Bar Milano and Gambrino's) is aiming to bring a little Sicilian sunshine to this Kelvinbridge spot. The…
Bella Napoli
85 Kilmarnock Road,
Glasgow,
G41 3YR
At this Southside favourite, a delicatessen, café and fine dining-style restaurant are all housed under the same roof. The casual diner up front contains a busy collection of tables where sandwiches, pasta and sizeable pizzas are served through the day.
Firebird
1321 Argyle Street,
Glasgow,
G3 8TL
Openly positioned on a corner of Argyle Street in an area now filled with dining choices, Firebird celebrates it tenth year in 2008 – still winning new customers with its mix of laid-back ambience, good, affordable food and friendly staff. Smokers and…
Pizza Express
151 Queen Street,
Glasgow,
G1 3BJ
In 1965 Peter Boizot, an eccentric English entrepreneur, teamed up with a fiery Italian designer named Enzo Apicella to create a style-conscious restaurant in Soho. Pizza Express has since mushroomed into 300 restaurants across Great Britain. Both…
L'Aragosta
213–215 St Andrew's Road,
Glasgow,
G41 1PD
Football – alongside quality cuisine – is evidently a serious passion of Domenico Rossi, the head chef and joint proprietor at L'Aragosta since 2006. There's a national team calendar hanging above the doorway near a careworn tricolore. Elsewhere, a…
Arcaffe
7 North Claremont Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7NR
Arcaffe is an unassuming place that might be mistaken for a coffee shop or sandwich takeaway due to its exterior décor. Under new ownership since 2007, it has a slight 'in transition' feel about it, and as this guide went to press there were plans to…
Buongiorno
1012 Pollokshaws Road,
Glasgow,
G41 2HG
On the busy road south into Shawlands, Buongiorno is a family-run and family-friendly café and restaurant with a lively atmosphere and a reputation as a neighbourhood favourite. The relatively small space is often full of convivial chatter from diners…
Di Maggio's
61 Ruthven Lane,
Glasgow,
G12 9BG
After more than 25 years in business, Di Maggio's is a firm favourite with loyal locals and tourists alike visiting its various outlets. Even outside peak times, the Royal Exchange Square branch welcomes a stream of customers, attracted by the efficient…
Philadelphia Fish and Chicken Bar
445 Great Western Road,
Glasgow,
G12 8HH
The humble fish supper is a staple of British cuisine and yet it's often difficult to find a good one. The owners of this takeaway have been in the business for over 70 years, however, and they are aware that there's a lot more to the art of the…
Pulcinella
167 Hope Street,
Glasgow,
G2 2UQ
With its red and white checked tablecloths and large tricolore flag hanging from the rafters, Pulcinella is a traditional trattoria-style restaurant that has occupied this prime city centre spot for more than a decade. The cheerful colours and busy…
University Café
87 Byres Road,
Glasgow,
G11 5HN
Visiting the University Café is like free-falling back to childhood seaside holidays, where the whole experience is simultaneously comforting and exotic. Dark wooden panelling and flock wallpaper surround the pink formica tables and red vinyl seats. A…
Battlefield Rest
55 Battlefield Road,
Glasgow,
G42 9JL
Situated on a large traffic island outside the Victoria Royal Infirmary, this former tram terminus is indeed an odd location for one of the Southside's better restaurants. The building has been a landmark for nearly a century, with a clock tower and…
