La Lanterna West End

A charming restaurant with great service. We shared a caprese salad with avocado. Very fresh. I had the special of venison tortellini with goat cheese mousse and an orange sauce. My partner has a risotto with Italian sausage that was an ultimate comfort food. The dessert Coopa Alaska which was good for sharing. Our wine and cocktails were all very nice

The La Lanterna brand is held in lofty esteem in Glasgows culinary circles so I had high hopes in trying a fairly affordable lunch deal. The restaurant itself is quite small and decorated with a simple Mediterranean charm. Bright and airy it feels intimate and upmarket. Location on Great Western Road is a nice compromise between Central and Byres Road. The food was hearty and flavourful. Rich tomato, fresh and wholesome. At £17.95 for two courses it was good value too. However, if coming again I would opt for an evening meal as it just felt like it wasn’t in full flow and more going through the motions. The warm up if you will. Missing the X factor of a little buzz or exceptional service to elevate it to a full five star experience on this occasion. Quasi!!!

Advance reservation required. The service was good and the food was good. Fried squid rings are very appetizing and go well with wine. The pasta is delicious

Really enjoyed the food , spoilt for choice very good selection

First time visit and it didn’t disappoint. The restaurant was quiet on a Monday lunchtime. The staff were lovely and took us through the various menus on offer. The food was delicious especially the prawn salad. The wine of the month was very drinkable. Thanks to Penelope for the great service.