Looking for a stylish Italian-inspired restaurant in Glasgow that champions seasonal Scottish produce? We visited Celentano's to see whether its reputation as one of the city's most talked-about dining destinations lives up to the hype.
Founded by
husband-and-wife team Anna and Dean Parker, the restaurant was
inspired by their travels through Italy, where a love of sharing
food, family and celebration sparked the idea for an
Italian-influenced dining experience rooted in Scottish produce.
Sustainability sits at the heart of the concept, with a focus on
seasonal ingredients, fermentation and a minimal-waste approach to
cooking.
With a bright, beautiful dining room, thoughtful service and dishes that celebrate quality ingredients, this is the kind of place that makes a lasting impression. But what did we think?
The interiors at Celentano's are sophisticated but inviting.
DesignMyNight's Review Of Celentano's In Glasgow
Need To Know:
- Address: Arthouse Glasgow, 129 Bath Street, G2 2SZ
- Area: Glasgow City Centre
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired, seasonal Scottish, small plates
Ambience & We Think Perfect For
- Atmosphere: The dining room feels bright, airy and effortlessly stylish. Natural wood finishes, stone detailing and large windows flooding the space with natural light create a contemporary Tuscan-inspired feel that's warm and inviting. Relaxed yet refined, it's the sort of restaurant where you can happily settle in for a leisurely meal and lose track of time. Additionally, the staff were happy to talk us through the menu, answer questions and offer recommendations, helping create a dining experience that felt personal without ever being intrusive.
- Perfect for: Perfect for date nights, Sunday lunches, celebrations and food lovers looking for ingredient-led cooking. The relaxed atmosphere also makes it ideal for long catch-ups over small plates and cocktails.
Service & Price
- Service: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Value For Money: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Cost: approximately £45-£60 per person with drinks
The Celentano's menu features Italian dishes with a Scottish twist.
Menu Highlights
Food: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Nocellara olives (£4.50) – A simple but effective opener. Briny, meaty olives that paired perfectly with pre-dinner drinks and set the tone for the quality to come.
- Stracciatella, EVOO and sourdough crumb (£5.50) – Creamy, fresh and beautifully balanced. The combination of oozing stracciatella, quality olive oil and crunchy sourdough crumb showcased how well Celentano's handles even the simplest ingredients.
- Celentano's sourdough and smoked cultured butter (£5.50) With Spiced Nduja Add-On – Freshly baked sourdough served with intensely flavourful smoked butter and spicy nduja. Comforting, indulgent and impossible to stop picking at.
- Pappardelle, Highland beef ragu and corra linn (£14) – Rich, hearty and packed with flavour, this dish showcased beautifully cooked ribbons of pappardelle coated in a slow-cooked Highland beef ragu. Finished with Corra Linn cheese, it struck the perfect balance between rustic Italian comfort food and refined restaurant cooking.
- Dayboat monkfish (180g) (£29) – Served with wilted greens and roe butter, this was the standout of the meal. The monkfish was perfectly cooked, retaining its delicate texture and natural sweetness, while the rich roe butter added depth without overpowering the fish.
Drink: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Celentano's negroni (£10) – Made with Tanqueray Ten, Campari and Celentano's Vermouth Rosso, this house take on the classic cocktail was beautifully balanced. Bold, bittersweet and expertly mixed, it was the perfect pre-dinner drink.
- Celentano's soda (£3.75) – Available in lemon, lime or chinotto, these refreshing house-made sodas are crisp, light and packed with flavour. The ideal accompaniment for the restaurant's seasonal menu.
My Overall Experience At Celentano's
DesignMyNight Review Out Of 5: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Celentano's is a fantastic example of what Glasgow's restaurant scene does best: combining outstanding ingredients, thoughtful cooking and genuine hospitality in a beautiful setting. From the creamy stracciatella and addictive sourdough with nduja to the rich Highland beef ragu pappardelle and beautifully cooked dayboat monkfish, every dish felt carefully considered and ingredient-driven. Knowing the story behind the restaurant only adds to the experience. Anna Parker and Dean Parker's vision of bringing Italian-style sharing, hospitality and sustainability together is evident throughout the menu and atmosphere, creating a dining experience that feels both refined and approachable.
Add in attentive service, a stunning light-filled dining room and well-crafted drinks, and you've got a restaurant that's more than worthy of its reputation. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a leisurely Sunday lunch or simply treating yourself to a memorable meal, Celentano's should be firmly on your Glasgow dining list.
