Bar Vini 
80 Victoria Road
Contemporary Southside bar-diner with a small menu (a few antipasti and dolci, handful of pastas) that’s big on hitting the traditional Italian spot. Creative specials, diligent cocktails and thoughtful wines amplify the appeal.

Celino’s Partick
235 Dumbarton Road
A second venue for the Celinos, who have helped imbue Glasgow with a love of Italian food since 1982. This West End spot delivers on the family motto ‘tutto per tutti’ (everything for everyone) with extensive all-day sit-in options and a cornucopia of deli takeaways.

Celentano’s
28–32 Cathedral Square
Set in the splendid Cathedral House, Celentano’s takes its name and concept from the owners’ honeymoon in Italy. They retained their Michelin Bib Gourmand this year thanks to inventive Italian cuisine and impeccable sourcing.

Eusebi Deli
152 Park Road
Attractive corner deli-diner facing Kelvingrove Park, selling all manner of homemade delights courtesy of Giovanna Eusebi, whose family have long been feeding authentic Italian food to Glaswegians. Plans are afoot for a new venue on nearby Gibson Street.

Sugo Pasta
70 Mitchell Street
After setting the bar really high with sister Paesano Pizza, there’s a similar treatment here for fresh pasta dishes in the Mackintosh-designed Lighthouse Building. Food and wine menus scoot around Italy for regional inspiration and flavour.

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