La Lanterna

4.2 (23)

£25 and under

Italian

35 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6AE

About this restaurant

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Italian, European
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
http://www.lalanterna-glasgow.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
35 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6AE
Neighborhood
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.

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at La Lanterna.

4.2

(23)

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

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23 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Glasgow1 review
1.0
Reviewed on January 20, 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
Glasgow2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 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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Barba
Phoenix35 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 19, 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
Glasgow16 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 2, 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
Edinburgh30 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 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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Marco
Edinburgh15 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 9, 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
Surrey5 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 29, 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
Glasgow8 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 28, 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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Caveboy89
Glasgow8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2011
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for dinner at La Lanterna in Glasgow. The service was friendly and very attentive. The food was excellent and the ambience just right. we will definitely go again.
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Bilco747
Glasgow7 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 2, 2011
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
La Lanterna, Hope Street, Glasgow. We chose from the Lunch Menu. We had the minestrone and it was excellent. Both main course dishes more than kept up the high standard, and the latte and cappuccino coffees even seemed much nicer. A good varied choice on this menu. The service was also very good. The Staff were most pleasant and helpful, yet managing to remain unobtrusive. Highly recommended for Lunch or Pre-Theatre, or for a special night out. You can't go far wrong with this restaurant
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Italian, European
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
http://www.lalanterna-glasgow.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
35 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6AE
Neighborhood
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

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La Lanterna

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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)

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable