Italian restaurants in Glasgow: things to know before you go

Hands up if you’ve been craving a bowl of pasta or a cheesy slice of pizza all day. Us too. We’ve got all of your questions answered on the best Italian restaurants near you, so you can be feasting away in no time.

Where can I find the best Italian restaurants in Glasgow?

As a city with Italian heritage, Glasgow’s one of the best cities to chow down on gnocchi, pizza and pasta this side of Milan. We’ve cherry-picked the best Italian restaurants in the Scottish city, based on reviews from your fellow Weegies:

• Jamie’s Italian – a top-rated Italian restaurant chain in George Square, with a delicious lunch and dinner menu to swoon over. Shotgun the last dough ball.
• Villa Toscana – an authentic Italian restaurant in Glasgow’s West End, Villa Toscana supports local businesses by using fresh local produce where possible – deliciousness guaranteed.

What are the best Italian restaurants in Glasgow city centre?

Esca is one of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Glasgow. Located in Merchant City, right by the Tron Theatre, it offers an intimate escape from the hustle and bustle of the city – with candlelit tables, wooden furnishings and framed artwork.

From walking under the lights over Ashton Lane, to the walk in Kelvingrove Park on the first (and last) day of summer, the West End is a pretty magical place to be. But once in a while it’s important to get out of the bubble and explore the centre of town – and the fine Italian restaurants to be found along and between Sauchiehall Street, Buchanan Street and Argyle Streets are a damn fine excuse for doing so.

Where is good for pizza in Glasgow?

There are a whole host of Glasgow restaurants where you can enjoy deep dish pizza without digging deep into your pockets. Next time you’re in the West End, head to Po Boyz. It’s one of the highest-rated American-Italian restaurants in the whole of Glasgow, cooking up a storm with pulled pork, Cajun chicken and smoked pepperoni on the toppings list.

What are the best pasta restaurants in Glasgow?

From handmade pasta to suave dishes like lobster linguini, either of these restaurants will give you a steaming bowl of carb-y goodness:

• Almalfi Restaurant – this family-run trattoria serves up some of the most delicious quintessential Italian pasta dishes in the city. It also has a welcoming atmosphere to boot. Here, the waiting staff will make you feel like a long-lost family member.
• Mora – in the heart of the city, Mora specialises in fresh, handmade pasta – filled with the likes of pesto, mushrooms and chilli, and served with a dash of extra virgin olive oil.

We all enjoy whipping up a good spag-bol at home, that’s why pasta has to be really good to order off the menu. The great thing about Glasgow is the array of Italian restaurants on offer, and you won’t be disappointed with the pasta. Pasta-la vista baby.