Celentano's Restaurant in Glasgow

Reviews

1. LB ★★★★★

   Absolutely amazing experience at Celentano's. My niece recommended the restaurant to us and it'd been on our list to visit for ages. When we heard the team was moving venues we booked so that we could experience the restaurant in its original location. What a stunning building, ambience was just perfect. As for the food, just wonderful. We sampled the lasagne fritti - little balls of unctuous deliciousness, and some lovely sourdough and fabulous rich olive oil. We shared the dexter beef papardelle. Wow. The flavours were stunning, so deep and rich, but without being heavy at all, just delicious. We both then had the trout, which was cooked perfectly. A really crispy skin, with beautiful firm, moist fish. We shared the gem salad with pickled vegetables, which was also so flavoursome, and the layered potatoes which were just exquisite, I don't think I've ever tasted potatoes quite as good as these. We both had the Affogato which we love generally, this was different, deconstructed almost, but just a delight to eat as the flavours were all distinct, but melded together wonderfully. We each had a cocktail followed by the 500ml carafes of wine. Such a great idea as we were able to sample both red and white with our meal. Last but not least, service was great. Attentive and unobtrusive, the way it should be. All in all a perfect evening. Thank you to all. We will return when Celentanos returns in it's new location.

   almost 9 months ago
2. Kyndall Green ★☆☆☆☆

   We were here on Friday, a party of 7. I have a nut allergy and was brought 2 dishes with walnuts and hazelnuts. The hazelnut dish was removed as could easily see them, and I ate the walnut dish and had an allergic reaction where I had to take antihistamines. Wait staff did not seem to care nor did the kitchen. Also, my friend that is celiac was brought a sauce that had gluten and they had to run and tell her not to eat it. Don’t go here if you have allergies.

   almost 9 months ago
3. Marjorie McCance ★★☆☆☆

   Place small but quaint inside. There on Saturday 4.1.25. food ok but the Pappardella not up to much. The glazed beef the meat did taste nice but the sauce ruined it so much so we called for the bill very quickly. I was feeling awful so did not check the bill the waiter asked me to check but my fault I desperately wanted home. I offered a tip and he said it's ok you have already paid. I normative 10% we'll always do. However when I got home they had taken £7.13, 12.5%tip and £1 for their chosen charity. I am outraged at this. I have my own charities I support and I don't give 12.5%. Staff deserve to be paid a proper wage and given the prices on their menu they should be able to do that. Will never go back, cannot recommend it and would advise folk to check and only pay these additional charges if you feel it's correct. I will in future no matter how ill I feel better checking bills as I visit a restaurant at least once a week and this is the first I've had a service charge added. Yes the bill does clearly state it's discretionary putting the onus on the diner to say no to the poor staff member.

   almost 11 months ago

1. Laura Kelly ★★★★★

   Had an absolutely stunning meal here last night. It’s now my favourite restaurant in Glasgow. The upstairs dining room is so beautiful and has such a wonderful atmosphere - there is nowhere like it in the city. Lovely rustic decor, great background music, and candlelight helps create a relaxed atmosphere. The staff are extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the menu and recommended a lovely white wine. The two pasta dishes we had were the best pasta dishes I’ve ever had - just an amazing combination of flavours and textures. Lots of options for vegetarians and pescatarians. A really special place and perfect for a romantic date or to celebrate a special occasion.

   1 year ago
2. Emily Smartt ★★★★★

   Popped in for lunch on a Sunday while exploring the cathedral. The price felt a little steep for a two course meal (it was a fixed price menu on sundays) but the food really blew us away. It was beautiful and delicious. Have recommended to our Glasgow guide. One of our best dining experiences in Scotland!

   1 year ago
3. Sofia Arnau ★★★★★

   One of the BEST places I’ve tried in Scotland by far! Staff was so friendly, super helpful, the most aesthetically pleasing restaurant I’ve been to in a while. Food was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! right size and perfect portions. Stand up ovation for their Celentano’s Mary (would recommend spice level 8)

   almost 4 years ago

1. Lee Devonshire ★★★★★

   We dined upstairs and loved the vibe and atmosphere. We chose the chef's menu and it was a great selection. Not too much food and the right amount of variety you would expect. Great service as well! Didn't realize where they got their name until looking at my pics after we left (see photo).

   almost 4 years ago
2. B M ★★☆☆☆

   Been here with booking via email. team quite nice to help out on same day reservation. But dinning experience quite not meet out expectation - Serving all stuff in same time on very very small table. then asking to clear up main dishes since no space left to eat just a plate of bread. -Asking to serve Mains, but ending up with Oily pasta which look like reheated but not proper handling which oils was separated out and serve it ! -Meals are not well seasoning. Slow cooked beef is very very salty. Potatoes is very less seasoning also with Pasta. it end-up with my self seasoning -Asking salt and pepper but they bring-up empty a pepper bottle without checking. -Potatoes look like left-over pieces which served the edge pieces. not same as restaurant shown images or other upper-restaurants as I seen Totally experience with listed as Michelin bib gourmand restaurant quite lower than expected.

   almost 4 years ago
3. Aleksandra Belitskaja ★★★★☆

   Really nice Italian place. Not a pasta place although they did have one or two dishes. They have a vegetarian menu which was really helpful, and quite a few chooses! Agnolotti was my favourite, carrots were nice but wouldn’t say it’s a main course dish. Also would love to see more deserts in the menu! Overall definitely worth a visit, as you will find a lot of non standard Italian dishes, and not just pasta and pizza! Was around £45 pp with a bottle of wine and three courses

   almost 4 years ago

1. Helen Flanagan ★★★★☆

   So the Cathedral House has completely changed into this beautiful modern Italian restaurant! The decor is contemporary, stylish but in keeping with the age of the building. The staff are absolutely lovely too. The food menu is quite limited in the style of proper foodie places, with some experimental combinations and unusual ingredients. I think I prefer my Italian food a little simpler, but I admire what they are trying to achieve. I was a little underwhelmed but the squid pasta, the agnolotti with squash was tasty but not perfect (the squash was a little harder than I would have liked it to be) and apparently the shin beef was had an aniseed star anise taste to it. The starter of smoked cod donut with kimchi (told you it was experimental) was amazing though. We didn’t have dessert so I can’t comment. The wine menu is fairly small but all good quality. Overall this would be a 4.5 if I could, but I’ve had to minus a whole given that the food was good but not all of it was great, and the meals are not cheap (£18 for a pasta main course). Saying that, I would recommend it and I will definitely be back as the menu changes on a weekly if not daily basis.

   almost 4 years ago

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