If you’re heading to Paesano Pizza in the Southside of Glasgow, make sure you bring one thing with you a serious appetite! The pizzas here are nothing short of outstanding: perfectly blistered crusts, fresh ingredients, and that authentic Neapolitan flavour that makes every bite taste like a little slice of Italy. The ambience is warm and welcoming stylish but relaxed with just the right buzz of chatter and laughter that makes you feel instantly at home. Whether you’re there for a casual meal with friends or a treat yourself evening, it’s the kind of place where time slips away happily between slices. The staff deserve a special mention too friendly, attentive, and clearly proud of what they serve. They manage that perfect balance of being present when you need them without hovering, which always makes a meal more enjoyable. All in all, Paesano Southside is everything you’d want from a great pizzeria: delicious food, great atmosphere, and top-notch service. Just don’t make the rookie mistake of eating beforehand you’ll want every bit of room for those pizzas!
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Before you go
- Opened
- 2025
- Style
- Walk-in Neapolitan pizzeria; wood-fired ovens and ingredients from Italy; short core menu plus rotating specials
- Setting
- Corner unit in Shawlands (former Di Maggio’s) with open kitchen, large windows and retained ghost signs
- Awards
- 50 Top Pizza Europa 2026 – Top Pizzeria in Scotland (brand); 50 Top Pizza Europa 2026 – 55th in Europe guide (brand)
- Known for
- Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, No-bookings walk-in policy, Open kitchen and Naples-built oven, Intimate 65-cover Southside site
- Signature dishes
- Core Neapolitan pizzas (short fixed menu), Rotating specials (e.g. Salsiccia & Taleggio, Funghi e Castagne, Zucca con Radicchio)
- Good for
- Casual pizza, Families and groups, Takeaway via Pizza to Go window
- Prices
- Pizzas historically from about £7.90; Southside specials listed around £12.90–£14.90
- Reservations
- Walk-ins often fine
- Booking
- No bookings; walk in or join the waitlist at the door
- Dietary tags
- vegetarian options, vegan options
- Dietary
- Vegetarian and vegan pizzas appear on the rotating specials and allergen info is via QR on the official site
- Outdoor seating
- No
- Getting there
- Crossmyloof ScotRail station about 5–6 minutes’ walk; buses along Pollokshaws Road and Shawlands Cross (e.g. 3, 38)
- Also by them
- Paesano Pizza City Centre (94 Miller Street); Paesano Pizza West End (471 Great Western Road); Paesano Pizza Edinburgh (77A George Street)
- Also
- Opened 21 May 2025; smallest of the three Glasgow Paesanos (~65 covers); Dedicated Paesano Pizza to Go takeaway/collection window; Brand acquired by Di Maggio’s Restaurant Group (DRG) in 2024
Glasgow restaurant
Paesano Pizza Southside
Opening hours
- Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Overview
Paesano Pizza Southside opened on 21 May 2025 in the former Di Maggio’s at 1038–1040 Pollokshaws Road, Shawlands. It is the smallest Glasgow Paesano — about 65 covers — with an open kitchen, a Naples-built wood-fired oven, retained ghost signs, and a “Paesano Pizza to Go” takeaway window. No bookings: walk in or join the door waitlist. The short Neapolitan menu matches the other sites, with rotating specials (Southside examples have included Salsiccia & Taleggio at £14.90 and vegan Zucca con Radicchio at £12.90; core pizzas have historically started around £7.90). In the 50 Top Pizza Europa 2026 guide the brand was named Top Pizzeria in Scotland and ranked 55th in Europe. Crossmyloof ScotRail is about a five- to six-minute walk; buses run along Pollokshaws Road and Shawlands Cross. Sister sites are on Miller Street, Great Western Road and Edinburgh’s George Street.
Reviews
I visited Paesano Pizza on the South Side and the pizza was just as good as in the city centre branch fresh, tasty, and definitely worth trying. Unfortunately, the service let the experience down. We were waiting for our cheesecake, but it never came to the table, and no one came over to check in on us. In the end, I just went up to the counter to request for the bill. paid, and left. Overall, the food was good, but the service could definitely be improved.
Read on Google MapsThe pizza was delicious and service was friendly. We put our name on the list at about 8pm and the tracking website was super helpful. The wait said 45 mins on a Saturday but ended up taking less time than they said, so we were positively surprised.
Read on Google MapsThe pizza is incredibly delicious - fresh, flavourful, and made super quickly! The service is also fantastic: the staff is very friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!
Read on Google Maps10/10 - as expected. A very welcomed addition to the Southside. Thank you for blessing us with your delicious pizza! 🙌🏻
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