La Lanterna

Name: La Lanterna
Address: 35 Hope Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G2 6AE
Telephone: 0141 221 9160
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

27 Reviews

£25 and under

Italian

Romantic
Good for business meals
Good for groups

La Lanterna, an Italian restaurant on Hope Street, has been a Glaswegian dining institution for nearly forty years. Run by the Martinolli family, the cavernous basement restaurant is simply decorated with a rustic jumble of tables and beamed ceilings, and the warm and cosy venue is a popular place for pre-theatre meals, parties and celebrations. The down-to-earth service and authentic menu at La Lanterna are enough to turn you off high-street pizzerias for life, and we love homemade dishes such as the beef carpaccio drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil garnished with Parmesan shavings; the Rigatoni Amatriciana in a tomato and onion sauce with smoked bacon and chilli; and the veal escalope pan-fried in breadcrumbs with a fried egg, capers and anchovies.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Italian, European
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday: 12:00 - 14:30 and 17:00 - 22:00 Friday - Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00
Phone number
0141 221 9160
Website
http://www.lalanterna-glasgow.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
35 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6AE
Area
Glasgow
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
2 minutes walk to Glasgow Central Station
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wi-Fi available, Wine

Minestrone alla Genovese
Traditional Italian vegetable soup served with crusty bread.
Bruschetta Di Parma
Marinated Italian tomatoes in extra virgin olive & fresh basil on crusty Italian bread, topped with mozzarella & Parma ham.
Arancini di Riso
Crispy fried rice balls in golden breadcrumbs, filled with spinach & mozzarella with a sweet pepper & tomato dip.
Grigliata di Verdurine con Burrata
Grilled courgettes, sweet peppers & green beans in a virgin oil & thyme dressing, served with smoked soft cheese.
Tagliatelle con Salmone e Granchio
Fresh pasta strips tossed with smoked salmon, fresh crab, white wine, cream & fresh herbs.
Gamberoni alla Diavola
Grilled king prawns in lemon & garlic served on crispy toast with a sweet chilli & balsamic reduction.
Vitello Tonnato
Finely sliced cold roasted veal fillet covered with a tuna mayonnaise with salted capers.

Mains

Lasagna al Forno
Traditional homemade lasagne with a rich Bolognese & cheese sauce.
Penne Filetto Salsiccia e Funghi
Pasta with fillet steak, rich Tuscan sausage, wild mushrooms, tomatoes & virgin olive oil.
Ravioli con Peperoni Arrosto e Formaggio
Handmade ravioli filled with roasted peppers & goat's cheese, tossed with sundried tomatoes & basil.
Risotto Speck con Pollo e Formaggio
Risotto with roasted Tirolean ham, grilled chicken & pecorino cheese.
Vitello Saltimbocca
Tender veal escalopes topped with Parma ham & mozzarella, with white wine & sage.
Branzino luna di Miele
Grilled fillet of sea bass in herb crust on sauté potatoes with cherry tomatoes, lemon & garlic.
Coda di Rospo Con Prosciutto
Grilled Monkfish medallions wrapped in Parma ham on chilli, lemon & tiger prawn tagliolini.
Cuore Pepati
Beef fillet mignon served in a green peppercorn, brandy & red wine sauce, served with sauté potatoes.

Desserts

Meringata Tricolore
Freshly made meringues served with sweet strawberries & vanilla ice cream.
Torta Diplomatica
Layered sweet pastry with Sicilian sponge, finished with sweet crème patissiere.
Cuore San Valentino
Heart-shaped orange sponge with chocolate fondant centre.
Dessert platter (To Share)
Crème brûlée, caramel cheesecake, tiramisu & honeycomb ice cream.

What 27 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

27 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Glasgow
1 review
1.0
1 review
Reviewed on 20 January 2018
1. Overall 1
Got turned away from the restaurant wheh we (my son and I) got there at 9 pm today. We were told the kitchen was closed even though the food was still being served. Wrong skin colour?
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LenM
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 June 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A splendid restaurant which I do not hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for good cuisine? or should I say buona cocina
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CRISTIANEB
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 August 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It's a nice place but I didn't like the seabass I had.
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Barba
VIP
Phoenix
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on 19 July 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent! Was quiet and very relaxing the evening we enjoyed dinner at La Lanterna. Location was also perfect as it was walking distance from our hotel near the train station. Also, bars and shopping near by.
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tubby
Glasgow
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 2 May 2012
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
La Lanterna,Glasgow is a little jewel. The atmosphere is warm welcoming and cosy. Staff are attentive and friendly. Food is tasty and as we had the pre theatre good value. We would return
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damediner
Edinburgh
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 24 February 2012
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lunch at La Lanterna in Glasgow was its usual high standard, with welcoming staff and a pleasant ambience. Although quiet when we arrived, it filled up quite quickly, but we were not rushed out to make room for later diners.
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JoanM
Glasgow
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2011
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Have enjoyed another lovely meal at La Lanterna on 10 /11/11 booked throuhg top table. Joan
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Marco
Edinburgh
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2011
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It was OK, by which I mean we were disappointed. The food was good, fresh and tasty but I did not think it was good value for money and I would not go back.
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JonC
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2011
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to La Lanterna in Glasgow. I had booked for 8PM and called to change this to 8:30PM which they did without any fuss. They have been in business since 1970 and are a traditiional Italian restaurant. One of our meals - the meat lassange - was not very good. They did not charge for it. The other meals were fine. This was my second visit. Someone had been smoking in the toilets! Overall pretty good but was not up to the same standard as previous visit.
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Caveboy89
Glasgow
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2011
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
La Lanterna, Glasgow. The food was good, although the maincourse of venison medaillons with mushrooms was slightly disappointing. It was a bit sloppy all round, including the service. The men's toilet could have done with a bit of cleaning, too.
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35 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6AE

Additional information

Area
Glasgow
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday: 12:00 - 14:30 and 17:00 - 22:00 Friday - Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Italian, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
2 minutes walk to Glasgow Central Station
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wi-Fi available, Wine

Website
http://www.lalanterna-glasgow.co.uk/
Phone number
0141 221 9160

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Menu

Starters

Minestrone alla Genovese

Bruschetta Di Parma

Arancini di Riso

Grigliata di Verdurine con Burrata

Tagliatelle con Salmone e Granchio

Gamberoni alla Diavola

Vitello Tonnato

Mains

Lasagna al Forno

Penne Filetto Salsiccia e Funghi

Ravioli con Peperoni Arrosto e Formaggio

Risotto Speck con Pollo e Formaggio

Vitello Saltimbocca

Branzino luna di Miele

Coda di Rospo Con Prosciutto

Cuore Pepati

Desserts

Meringata Tricolore

Torta Diplomatica

Cuore San Valentino

Dessert platter (To Share)

What 27 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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