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Before you go

Chef / owner
Mario Arcari and family (La Vita Restaurant Group)
Opened
2018
Style
Italian sharing plates (spuntini), pasta and pizza with cocktail bar — city-centre sister to Byres Road
Setting
Two-floor Gordon Street restaurant opposite Glasgow Central; central bar, old-school Italian charm
Awards
Scottish Italian Awards 2022 – Favourite Italian Business (Gordon Street)
Known for
sharing / tapas-style Italian, Central Station location, family dining, cocktail bar
Signature dishes
Spuntini sharing plates, Daytime taster (3 small dishes), Pasta and pizza classics, Jimmy Style half pizza / half pasta
Good for
families, pre-train meals, groups and office parties, romantic catch-ups
Prices
Daytime pizza/pasta deals from about £14; taster menus around £17–19pp; pasta mains typically mid-teens
Lunch
Daytime pizza/pasta and taster menus (typically noon–early evening; excludes some holidays and festive period)
Reservations
Walk-ins often fine
Booking
Book online via Dish Cult; phone 0141 221 4040
Dietary tags
vegetarian options, vegan options, gluten-free options
Dietary
GF pasta (allow 15 mins) and 12" GF pizza base (+£1); specialty pasta not available GF. Allergen folder on request. Vegetarian and vegan menus offered.
Groups
Private dining available; suits office parties and celebrations — book ahead
Kids
Family-friendly; group awards history includes Best Family Restaurant for the wider brand
Dress code
Smart casual
Outdoor seating
Yes — Outdoor seating listed on booking platforms
Drinks
Italian wine list, cocktails, specialist gin and whisky menus
Service charge
Service charge at discretion; tip waiter directly (per menus)
Getting there
Glasgow Central Station opposite / about 1 minute’s walk; St Enoch subway roughly 5 minutes
Parking
City-centre street parking; Central Station / Mitchell Street NCP nearby
Also by them
La Vita Spuntini Byres Road; La Vita George Square; La Vita Bishopbriggs; Piccolino e Vino Newton Mearns; La Vita Barrachnie
Also
Soft opened early/mid October 2018; VIP launch late November 2018

Glasgow restaurant

La Vita Spuntini City Centre

4.4(1,707 reviews)
££Open now

Address

40 Gordon St, Glasgow G1 3PU, UK

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Menu

Dishes and prices for La Vita Spuntini City Centre.

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Opening hours

Closes at 11:00 pm on Saturday 1 November

  • Monday: 7:45 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:45 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:45 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:45 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:45 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:45 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Overview

La Vita Spuntini on Gordon Street is the city-centre sister to the Byres Road Spuntini, opened October 2018 by Mario Arcari and his father as the family’s fifth Glasgow restaurant. Opposite Central Station, it spreads over two floors (about 125 covers) with a central cocktail bar — Italian small plates (spuntini), pasta, pizza and a gin/whisky list alongside the usual wines. The pitch is sharing and family-friendly rather than white tablecloth: daytime taster menus (any three small dishes), pizza/pasta lunch deals, and full à la carte. Gluten-free pasta (allow ~15 minutes) and GF pizza bases (+£1) are available; specialty pasta can’t be made GF. Vegetarian and vegan menus listed on booking platforms. In 2022 Spuntini Gordon Street won Favourite Italian Business at the Scottish Italian Awards. Book via Dish Cult or 0141 221 4040. Sister sites include Spuntini Byres Road, La Vita George Square / Bishopbriggs, Piccolino e Vino and Barrachnie.

Reviews

5.0Lyndsay McArthur

We were here as a party of 9. Food was amazing. Any Pizzete and Mario's fluffy fix are highly recommended. Good choice of wines and cocktails and really prompt service throughout. It was very busy but not too noisy.

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5.0Ciara Crossley

Gorgeous food. Came with a work party of 12 of us and staff were lovely and very efficient considering our party size. Would definitely come back on my next visit to the city!

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5.0Matt

Lovely restaurant with a reasonably cheap tapas menu of Italian food. We sat outside in the sun and the staff were really friendly and efficient. Food was great. I loved the meat balls. Inside is very well laid out and cocktails looked great.

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5.0Megan Gauld

A unique and incredible find in Glasgow. Great location next to central station, beautiful interior decor and the food was delicious. It's great that they have an option of a tasting menu for a really affordable price! We walked in without making a reservation and they were able to fit us in without any hassle.

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5.0Marce T

I visited this restaurant based on a recommendation from our tour guide, and it exceeded all expectations. It’s a fantastic Italian restaurant with exceptional food and a wonderful atmosphere. We tried the fish pasta, bruschetta, and risotto — all of which were absolutely delicious and served with generous Parmesan cheese. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable dining experience!

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