Harden's says

Brothers Antonio, Pasquale and Simone Cozzolino bring a taste of Mount Vesuvius to the Glasgow Royal Exchange Building, having frown up on the family's tomato farm in the shadow of the volcano on the Bay of Naples. They have big-city finesse, too, having worked for Francesco Mazzei at Sartoria in London's Mayfair.

survey result

Summary

£55
   ££
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A brash, grand and ambitious new Italian” from owner Guiseppe Marini, which opened to much fanfare in spring 2023 in the expensively revamped city centre premises that were previously a branch of Zizzi. It immediately inspired upbeat reviews in our annual diners’ poll (“just what Glasgow city centre needs”; “excellent pastas and promising-looking meat and fish options”; “really committed to its Italian wine list and to weaning its crowd off premium Champagne”). But in August 2023, the three Cozzolini brothers who used to work for Francesco Mazzei at Sartoria in London’s Mayfair parted ways with the project. Consequently, we’ve left it un-rated for the time being while its culinary direction becomes clearer.

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31 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, G1 3AJ

Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch £17.95 £22.95
SundayLunch £19.50 £0.00

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£7.00 £17.00 £7.50 £6.50
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £25.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Service 10.00%
31 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, G1 3AJ
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑12 am
Tuesday12 pm‑12 am
Wednesday12 pm‑12 am
Thursday12 pm‑12 am
Friday11:30 am‑12 am
Saturday11:30 am‑12 am
Sunday12 pm‑12 am

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