We dropped by for dinner before a show at the SEC. The place was packed but we were quickly seated as we had a reservation. The waiters were flying around which is understandable but also made the atmosphere not very relaxing. The food was great and came out quick, though the pasta portions could have been bigger. I got the cannelloni which were supposed to be filled but they were simply served with the sauce on top like any other pasta. Overall a good experience, but there's room for improvement.
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Before you go
- Chef / owner
- Kastriot Maloku (owner; also of Dal Pizzaiolo next door — UWS Newsroom, 2021).
- Opened
- 2006
- Style
- Traditional Tuscan/Italian trattoria: pasta, pizza, risotto and secondi, with a warm family-style atmosphere and local suppliers where possible.
- Setting
- Finnieston Argyle Street dining room decorated with Italian landmark and village scenes (Glasgow Live / OpenTable).
- Known for
- Long-running Finnieston Italian since 2006, Pre-concert dining for SEC / OVO Hydro, Set lunch and early-evening menus
- Signature dishes
- Lasagne, Pollo Milanese, Spaghetti Carbonara, Bruschetta, Pizza Margherita
- Good for
- Pre-theatre / concert meals, Romantic dinners, Groups and celebrations, Families
- Prices
- Official site: set menu midday–5pm (2 or 3 courses). Happy Menu (updated 3 Sep 2026): 2-course lunch £14.95 (12–3pm); 2-course set £22.95 (3–6pm); pasta/risotto about £13–£22; secondi about £21–£30; kids' menu £7.95. Exact set prices not published on the official menus page.
- Lunch
- Open for lunch daily from noon. Set daytime menu promoted for value; popular with concert-goers for a quick two-course meal (OpenTable).
- Booking
- Book online via TableSense (linked from the website) or call 0141 221 2213 / email villatoscanarestaurant@gmail.com. Parties of more than 6 should call. Function bookings essential.
- Book online
- Open booking page
- Dietary tags
- vegetarian options
- Dietary
- Vegetarian options throughout (cannelloni, risotto verde, vegetarian pizza, etc.).
- Groups
- Handles celebration parties and functions; book ahead for larger groups.
- Kids
- Children's menu (Menu Bambini) listed on Happy Menu at £7.95.
- Dress code
- Casual
- Outdoor seating
- Yes
- Drinks
- Full bar with Italian wines, beer, cocktails and digestivi.
- Payment
- Mastercard and Visa (OpenTable).
- Noise / pace
- OpenTable lists noise as energetic; can get packed and hurried before Hydro events.
- Closed
- Open daily (Mon–Sun 12pm–10pm per official contact page).
- Getting there
- Short walk from the SEC and OVO Hydro (OpenTable).
- Parking
- Venue says easy parking is normally available nearby. OpenTable lists no dedicated parking.
- Also by them
- Dal Pizzaiolo (1082 Argyle Street, Finnieston)
- Also
- Hours: Monday–Sunday 12pm–10pm (official site; some older OpenTable hours differ); Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice boilerplate appeared on its listing page — not treated as a confirmed award for this venue
Glasgow restaurant
Villa Toscana Restaurant
Opening hours
- Monday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Overview
Villa Toscana is a traditional Italian restaurant at 1080 Argyle Street in Finnieston, at the west end of Argyle Street near the SEC and OVO Hydro. It opened in 2006 and presents itself as a warm, family-style Tuscan trattoria for romantic dinners, groups and pre-concert meals. Owner Kastriot Maloku also runs Dal Pizzaiolo next door at 1082 Argyle Street. The menu covers antipasti, pizza, pasta, risotto, chicken, veal, steak and seafood. Reviewed favourites include lasagne, Pollo Milanese, bruschetta and carbonara. A set menu runs from midday to 5pm; a menu aggregator updated in September 2026 lists a two-course lunch at £14.95 (12–3pm) and a two-course set menu at £22.95 (3–6pm), with à la carte pasta roughly £13–£22 and mains up to about £30. It is open every day from noon to 10pm. Book online via TableSense or call 0141 221 2213; parties of more than six should phone. There is a children's menu, vegetarian dishes throughout, and the venue says parking is usually available nearby. OpenTable diners and older reviews often praise the food and speed before Hydro shows; some report service strain when the room is packed with concert crowds.
Reviews
Gabby and sammy were amazing, brilliant service. Food came really quickly and was absolutely delicious. Would recommend the carbonara, fish of the day, focaccia and cheesecake. Such a shame I live in England not Scotland.
Read on Google MapsNice decor giving the place the Italian feel. Waitress was very attentive. Garlic bread starter was a bit disappointing. Was expecting more than a sliced medium cut packet bread with a bit of garlic spread over. Lasagna for main was tasty , well presented probably could of done with a bit more garnish. Visited on a Monday night so very quite inside. Would I go back? No.
Read on Google MapsWell worth a visit, staff are friendly and our waitress was exceptional to be perfectly honest. Food was great, one steak was overcooked, but this was replaced with no questions asked. All other meals were said to be perfect 👌 I'd recommend a visit if you are in the area for sure
Read on Google MapsAbsolutely love this restaurant booked dinner for 2 called ahead to see if they can maybe do a little something for partner as it was her birthday turned up on the night and was blown away by what the staff done ,roses, chocolates and a birthday card amazing my partner loved all of it a special mention to sammy she looked after us on the night cant thank her enough and the chef for amazing food .
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