Best Italian restaurants in Glasgow

About Di Maggio's (Theatreland)

Di Maggio’s Theatreland is close to Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall and is popular with audience members and performers alike. The restaurant’s proximity to other venues also make Di Maggio’s Theatreland a magnet for cinema and theatre-goers looking to enjoy a pre- or post-show meal.

About Il Pastaio

Enjoy this homemade pasta restaurant on Glasgow’s St Vincent Street on the former location of Slanj Kilts.

With industrial vibes, Il Pastaio is a casual dining space with an affordable menu.

About Nonna Gina's

Located in Newton Mearns, Nonna Gina’s brings a proud Italian family history into its hearty Italian cooking.

With a modern, homely interior as well as an al fresco dining area for sunny days, Nona Gina’s offers a relaxed atmosphere for a wonderful Italian meal.

About Romano's

Discover the essence of Italy at Romano’s, Glasgow’s latest Italian gem on Pitt Street. Diners can enjoy an authentic experience where many of the menu’s key ingredients, from artisanal breads to pizza dough, are homemade. Using the finest Caputo Pizza Flour and Fior di Latte Cheese, their daily-made pizzas are a testament to quality, too. You can also be assured Romano’s uses only high-quality De Cecco Pasta paired with daily fresh sauces for a truly Italian feast.

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About Bar 91

For more than twenty seven years, Bar91 has been offering impeccable service, delightful beverages, and exquisite locally sourced international cuisine. This vibrant gastropub is unquestionably a gem worth seeking.

About Lucali by Andiamo

Lucali by Andiamo serves up traditional and contemporary Italian dishes in an elegantly refurbished, spotlit dining space. Fresh pasta, Neapolitan pizza and classic cocktails are the order of the day.
Also available are varied breakfast and brunch menus, plus a children’s selection.

About Sannio Italian Restaurant & Bar

Located right across from the King’s Theatre at Charing Cross, Sannio serves up pizzas, pastas, risottos, steaks and seafood with a contemporary twist.

Regional wines and delicious cocktails are also available.

About Nonna Said

Promising ‘Napoli-style pizzas like you’ve never seen them before’, Nonna Said also serves up delicious cocktails and memorable milkshakes.

Pizzas are decidedly on the no-holds-barred end of things, with a nod to both cult Glasgow cuisine and global flavours.

As all of the above is combined with a mix of 80s graffiti, hip hop beats and retro touches, you can expect a very lively dining experience. Best of all, the late opening hours mean that you never have to miss out on decent post-pub scran.

About La Lanterna West End

A city centre institution for two decades, La Lanterna’s fairly recent arrival on Great Western Road has been a welcome addition to the West End. Decorated in soft whites and pale greys, the cosy stripped wood interior has an airy, rustic chic vibe. Classic and classy Italian might be the best way to describe the extensive menus, with fresh, quality cuisine being the focus.

About La Vita Spuntini - City Centre

Move over dim sum and tapas, Spuntini is the hearty Italian version of small plate dining. And following the success of its West End venue, La Vita Spuntini has opened a second branch on Gordon Street. The restaurant aims to conjure up the atmosphere of a cosy Italian family meal where dishes are placed at the centre of the table for everyone to share. All food is crafted with passion, love and attention to detail, with candlelight and friendly staff adding to the atmosphere. The menu is massive and includes sharing portions of fresh pasta, mini pizzas, seafood, meat and salads, complemented by an extensive selection of fine wines.

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About Zambretto Italian - Old Sneddon

Zambretto Italian – Old Sneddon is, as the name indicates, on Old Sneddon Street. A welcoming bar and casual dining room, it is open for everything from midweek lunch to weekend cocktails and dinner with friends and family.

About The Italian Caffe

The Italian Caffe in Glasgow’s Merchant City offers a varied menu of classic Italian food but in a novel way, with an emphasis on unique, small plates dining. The perfect combination of chic and comfort, The Italian Caffe’s sage green leather booths, walnut furnishing and bright, modern dining room add to an enjoyable dining experience.

About Osteria Italiana

Osteria Italiana is an Italian restaurant in the Italian Centre on Glasgow’s John Street. ‘There is no rush’ is the motto around here and the emphasis is on enjoying the warm, Italian hospitality and traditional decor. During the warmer months, the outside dining area is a popular place to sit while away for a couple of hours, dining or enjoying a snack and a couple of after-work drinks.

About Amore

Amore Ristorante e Pizzeria is a family-owned Italian in Glasgow’s Merchant City. The Ingram Street restaurant opened in 2008 and has won many loyal clients thanks to its friendly service and authentic Italian dishes. Amore has a spacious, open dining room but also offers booths for those keen on a more intimate meal. The tartan-backed seats are always a talking point. Views into the kitchen allow diners to watch the kitchen brigade in action.

About Il Pavone

Il Pavone is stylish Italian restaurant set in Princes Square on Buchanan Street in Glasgow’s city centre. The restaurant’s classic dark wood decor is balanced by its well-lit and spacious layout, with an atmosphere that is relaxed but also vibrant. The restaurant is passionate about providing guests with carefully prepared, superior food.

About Verona

Verona, in Glasgow’s city centre, is a romantic Romeo and Juliet themed Italian restaurant.

About Andiamo - Milngavie

Andiamo is a chic and vibrant Italian restaurant situated on Glasgow Road in Milngavie to the northwest of Glasgow. A neighbourhood restaurant and bar, Andiamo Milngavie offers a combination of classic and contemporary Italian dishes within a relaxed atmosphere.

About Piccolo Mondo Renfrew

Ristorante Piccolo Mondo Renfrew’s enthusiasm for Tuscan style cooking is unparalleled in Glasgow. Originally established as a family run restaurant, the staff at Ristorante Piccolo Mondo Renfrew bring a wide knowledge of the Glasgow restaurant scene and have built up an outstanding level of cuisine and customer service to its many diners, based on previous experience.