From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely looked after. Manager Vito was an excellent host — attentive, welcoming, and made sure everything ran smoothly throughout the evening. What really stood out was Chef Giuseppe personally coming to our table during the meal to check that everything was to our liking. That kind of care and pride in the food doesn’t go unnoticed. The dishes were beautifully prepared, full of flavour, and clearly made with passion. Between the warm hospitality and the quality of the cooking, it was an experience we’ll definitely return for.
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Before you go
- Chef / owner
- Owner Guiseppe Marini (Viva Italia Group); head chef Rafał Nowak (2026); Cozzolino brothers launched then left 2023
- Opened
- 2023
- Style
- Roman-inspired Italian fine dining in a historic Royal Exchange Square banking hall; upstairs 31 Lounge Bar
- Setting
- Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow city centre — Grade A listed former bank
- Known for
- Historic banking-hall setting, Roman-inspired pasta and seafood, 31 Lounge Bar upstairs
- Signature dishes
- Spaghetti alla carbonara con tartufo, Bucatini cacio e pepe, Linguine astice e granchio, Saltimbocca, Terra e Sapori set menu
- Good for
- City-centre Italian dinner, Set-menu lunch midweek, Private dining 8–14, Cocktails upstairs
- Prices
- Pasta roughly £18–£30; steaks to £55; Terra e Sapori 2/3 courses ~£22.95/£27.95; 12.5% discretionary service
- Lunch
- Terra e Sapori set menu for bookings up to 8 — menus page: Sun–Thu all day & Fri 11.30am–4.30pm (PDF day range may differ)
- Reservations
- Walk-ins often fine
- Booking
- Book restaurant or 31 Lounge via Toast on the reservations page; call 0141 648 7662
- Book online
- Open booking page
- Dietary tags
- vegetarian options, vegan options, gluten-free options
- Dietary
- Menus mark V, VG, GF; tell server about allergies
- Groups
- Private dining max 14 (min 8); festive set menus Gold/Silver/Bronze £85/£75/£65pp
- Drinks
- Italian wines; 31 Lounge signature cocktails
- Getting there
- Royal Exchange Square between Buchanan Street and Queen Street; Buchanan Street subway and Queen Street station are a short walk
- Also by them
- Tony Macaroni; Mozza Pizza; Nardini's Cafe; Doppio Malto (same owner group — press)
- Also
- Hours Mon–Thu/Sun 11.30–23:00; Fri–Sat 11.30–00:00; Club Banca loyalty: 5 points per £1 on food/soft drinks; Aeronautica Militare pop-up boutique in the building; Toast booking may list a Terrace area — outdoor not confirmed in site copy; Instagram @bancadiromauk
Glasgow restaurant
Banca Di Roma
Opening hours
- Monday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday: 9:45 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday: 9:45 AM – 11:00 PM
Overview
Banca Di Roma is a Roman-inspired Italian restaurant in a Grade A listed former banking hall at 31 Royal Exchange Square, opened March 2023. Owner Guiseppe Marini (Viva Italia Group) launched it with the Cozzolino brothers; they left later in 2023. Head chef Rafał Nowak (appointed 2026; Gordon Ramsay group experience) leads the kitchen, with 31 Lounge Bar upstairs for cocktails and bar food. Hours: Mon–Thu and Sun 11.30am–11pm; Fri–Sat 11.30am–midnight. Book the restaurant or lounge via Toast links on bancadiroma.co.uk/reservations (or call 0141 648 7662). À la carte runs from antipasti and pasta (carbonara with truffle ~£21.50, seafood linguine ~£29.50) to steaks; Terra e Sapori set menu is about £22.95/£27.95 for 2/3 courses (Sun–Thu all day and Friday lunch window for parties up to 8 — check current PDF). A discretionary 12.5% service charge is added. Private dining seats 8–14. Menu marks V/VG/GF. Club Banca loyalty awards points on food and soft drinks. Instagram @bancadiromauk.
Reviews
We went for the new Pink Thursday deal which includes 3 courses and a glass of prosecco (with a quirky touch) Our waiter (Arnie) was very attentive to us and made sure everything was ok. The food was all unbelievable and had a pianist playing while we were there which was very nice. Could’ve sat all night.
Read on Google MapsCame here for the set lunch, great value with generous portions. I could have tolerated lower standards of food given the gorgeous surroundings, however the food was first class. Seabass was a real highlight, especially the accompanying vegetables. Kids menu was top value at £11.50. Excellent wines. Staff very friendly and fun. Will return soon.
Read on Google MapsI had an amazing experience at this Italian restaurant in Glasgow! The food was absolutely delicious — definitely the best I’ve had here. I went there to celebrate my graduation. The service was outstanding. Big thanks to Vittorio he was incredibly helpful and welcoming. He went above and beyond to make our visit special.
Read on Google MapsAmazing service very friendly staff, very professional and prompt. Drinks and food were fast coming out and delicious. Reasonably priced and great selection. Also brought out a birthday plate for me which was super kind!
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