Best italian restaurants in Glasgow
We've picked 2 places in this category in Glasgow. These are Italian or Italian-style spots that our community goes back to again and again.
How we choose these places: steady recent reviews, Italian-style menus and service that makes people want to come back. Opening hours and menus can change – always double-check their website or socials before you go.
#1View full listingPaesano Pizza (Miller Street)
Neapolitan pizza specialists fired in wood-burning ovens.
Hand-checkedCommunity favourite
#2View full listingLa Lanterna (City Centre)
Long-running Glasgow institution for classic Italian dining.
Editor’s pick
Italian restaurants in Glasgow
Glasgow's Italian food scene is among the strongest in Britain, shaped by deep-rooted Italian immigration that began in the late nineteenth century. The city's Italian restaurants range from Paesano Pizza — arguably Scotland's best Neapolitan pizzeria — to La Lanterna, a decades-old institution for classic seafood-led Italian dining. Glasgow's Italian community remains vibrant, and these restaurants are genuine expressions of that heritage.
Practical tips
- Paesano is walk-in only — arrive before 6pm on weekends to avoid a long queue.
- La Lanterna is best booked in advance, especially for Friday and Saturday dinner.
- Both restaurants are in Glasgow city centre within easy walking distance of Queen Street and Buchanan Street stations.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best Italian restaurant in Glasgow?
- It depends what you're looking for. Paesano Pizza on Miller Street is Glasgow's best for Neapolitan pizza — walk-in only, very affordable, outstanding quality. La Lanterna on Queen Street is the choice for a classic Italian seafood dinner with proper service.
- Where is the best pizza in Glasgow?
- Paesano Pizza on Miller Street is widely regarded as the best pizza in Glasgow and possibly Scotland. The dough is slow-fermented, fired in a wood-burning oven, and most pizzas cost under ten pounds. Walk-in only — arrive early to avoid queues.
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