Piccolo Mondo Glasgow is an established Italian restaurant at 344 Argyle Street. The richly decorated dining room, attentive service and broad menu give it the feel of a traditional occasion restaurant. Lunch, dinner, celebrations and pre theatre meals can all be accommodated without moving away from its classic Italian identity.
Antipasti include cured meats, mozzarella, calamari, mushrooms and minestrone before the menu moves through pasta, risotto, fish, chicken and steak. Lasagne, carbonara, Bolognese and arrabbiata sit beside seafood linguine, sausage dishes and risotto. Tomato, garlic, herbs, cream and Parmesan provide the familiar foundations while individual preparations vary the richness.
Vegetarian and vegan menus include vegetable soup, tomato pasta, gnocchi, vegetable risotto, sorbet and fruit, and gluten free pasta is available on request. The kitchen handles wheat, dairy, nuts, seafood and other allergens, so staff should be told about any sensitivity before the meal. Set menus offer an accessible way to combine several courses.
Italian wine, Prosecco, beer, spirits and soft drinks cover both celebrations and simpler meals. Tiramisù, panna cotta and changing cakes provide traditional dessert choices, with coffee completing the sequence. Piccolo Mondo’s appeal lies in its generous range, polished hospitality and commitment to the pleasures of a classic Italian restaurant.
Address: 344 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8LY, United Kingdom
Piccolo Mondo Glasgow Menu
Starters
Duet of Seasonal Melon
Melon, Parma Ham & Mascarpone Cheese
Terrine of Pâté (Smooth Pâté)
Our homemade pâté is made with chicken, duck liver, with onions, garlic, fresh herbs, sherry, blended with cream. Served with warm toast or oatcakes and garnished with seasonal leaves.
Mussels alla Provinciale
Mussels cooked in onions, garlic, a hint of chilli, white wine, black pepper, tomatoes and parsley.
Crostini Con Gamberoni
Tiger prawns served on char-grilled bread with garlic, chilli and cherry tomato.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Deep fried breaded mushrooms stuffed with a blend of cheese and ham and served over salad leaves with garlic mayonnaise.
Crostini Con Avocado e Salmone
Italian toasted bread with avocado, smoked salmon and mascarpone cheese.
Goat Cheese
Deep fried in panko breadcrumbs, served on a bed of beetroot and rocket salad with a balsamic dressing.
Classic Italian Antipasto
Al “tagliere” (cut by hand) for 2
A fine, assorted selection of Italian cured meat like Parma ham, salami, baked ham, pancetta etc. Garnished with olives and grilled vegetables.
Involtini Di Salmone
Smoked salmon filled with prawns in a maria sauce served with salad and wholemeal bread
Ceaser Salad
with romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing
Roasted Peppers Caprese
Mozzarella, roasted peppers, rocket salad and olive oil.
Bresaola Con Rucola E Parmigiano
Finely sliced dry age beef with rocket and parmesan shavings finished with lemon juice and olive oil dressing
Soups
Minestrone Soup
Traditional Italian vegetable soup
Soup of the Day
Sides
*To share between two while you are waiting*
Toasted Garlic Bread
with mozzarella
Focaccia Bread
with sea salt, extra virgin olive oil and rosemary
Garlic Bread
Bowl of Olives
Bruschetta with Parma Ham, Salami, Mascarpone cheese & Olives
Toasted Italian bread topped with Parma ham and salami, with a hint of garlic and basil.
Classic Bruschetta
Chopped vine tomato with a hint of garlic, basil and topped with mozzarella cheese.
Seafood Dishes
Scallop & King Prawns
Pan fried in extra virgin olive oil, a hint of garlic, freshly grounded white pepper, white wine and fresh chilli. Served over fine pasta noodle (tagliolini) and petit pois.
Grilled Fillet of Scottish Salmon
Served with Béarnaise sauce, green beans and roast potatoes.
Fresh Lobster: ½ Fully garnished
350 grams approx. Grilled or Thermidor. Garnished with risotto and French beans.
Whole Lobster Fully Garnished
750 grams approx. Grilled or Thermidor. Garnished with risotto and French beans.
Sea Bass
Fillet of sea bass grilled or baked with fresh rosemary, garlic, white wine, served with cream potatoes and spinach.
Monk Fish
Pan fried in extra virgin olive oil, a hint of garlic, freshly grounded white pepper, white wine, fresh chilli and wrapped in parma ham. Served with sauteed potatoes and spinach.
Grilled Seafood Platter (Chef’s Speciality)
Grilled scallops, king & tiger prawns, mussels, single fillet of sea bass and fillet of monkfish, then sautéed in onions, white wine, garlic, black pepper, parsley and saffron rice. Really Something very special!
Veal Dishes
Medallion of Veal Fillet alla Milanese
Escalope of veal dressed in breadcrumbs, pan-fried and served with pasta al pomodoro.
Veal Limone
Pan fired in a lemon juice sauce and served with saute potato and green beans
Medallion of Veal Fillet alla Crema
Escalope of veal sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, white wine sauce with mushroom, onion, a hint of garlic, fresh herbs and cream. Served with green beans and sautéed potatoes.
Chicken Dishes
Chicken alla Parmigiana
Escalope of chicken breast dressed in breadcrumbs, pan fried, then topped with a tomato sauce, parmesan cheese and mozzarella. Served with roast potatoes and broccoli.
Escalope of Chicken Breast in Peppercorn Sauce (Pollo al Pepe)
Sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with white wine, demi-glace and peppercorn sauce and blended with cream. Served over boiled rice and broccoli.
Caeser Salad with Char-grilled Chicken Breast
Strips of marinated char-grilled chicken, served over little gem lettuce, with parmesan shavings, crispy Italian smoked bacon, garlic croutons and original Ceasar dressing.
Beef Dishes
Classic Tournedos Rossini 8oz
A Very Special Main Course (From The Original Recipe) Catted from the centre of the fillet of beef, then grilled; cooked medium to medium rare, served over a round slice of toasted Italian bread, topped with our homemade pate, and Madeira sauce. Fully garnished with sautéed potatoes and cauliflower au gratin.
Scottish Grilled Fillet Steak 8oz –matured 28 days
Cooked to your choice. Fully garnished with grilled mushrooms, onion rings and gourmet chips.
Grilled Scottish Ribeye Steak matured 28 days
Scottish ribeye steak. Cooked to your choice. Fully Garnished with grilled mushrooms, onion rings and gourmet chips.
Prime Scottish Fillet of Beef al Pepe Balsamico (Pepper Steak) 8oz
Cooked in a pepper sauce, red wine, demi-glace, balsamic vinegar and flamed in brandy. Fully garnished with sautéed potatoes and cauliflower au gratin.
Vegetarian Dishes
Crespelle (Crépe)
Baked homemade crépes filled with spinach and ricotta, topped with a tomato and cream sauce.
Penne all’Arrabbiata
Pasta quills in extra virgin olive oil with spicy tomato sauce, fresh chilli, basil and garlic. Quite Spicy!
Risotto Alla Campagnola
Rice cooked in extra virgin olive oil with asparagus, garlic, cherry tomato and petit pois.
Pasta Dishes
Classic Lasagne al Forno
Traditional lasagne with bolognese, béchamel and tomato sauce.
Penne all’ Amatriciana
Short pasta tossed in extra virgin olive oil with pancetta, tomato sauce, garlic, fresh herbs, a touch of chilli and pecorino cheese.
Penne Principessa (Princess)
Tossed in a sauce made with marinated, grilled fillets of chicken breast, Parma ham, white wine, petit pois, fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil and cream.
Fettuccini Ragu
Classic homemade egg pasta ribbons tossed in a special tomato and beef sauce with Italian sausage. Very Tasty!
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Spaghetti tossed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic, parsley, fresh grounded black pepper, pancetta, egg yolk, parmesan cheese and cream.
Rigatoni delle Casa (House Speciality)
Short pasta tossed in a tomato sauce with spicy Italian sausage, strips of chicken breast, chorizo, fresh chilli, garlic and fresh basil. Quite spicy and tasty!
Seafood Risotto alla Pescatora
Arborio rice tossed in a sauce made with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, chilli pepper, two verities of prawns, scallops, calamari, mussels, white wine, tomatoes and fresh herbs.
Linguine alla Marinara (Seafood Pasta – shell free)
Linguine tossed in extra virgin olive oil with three varieties of prawns (king, tiger and North Atlantic), flamed in brandy, chilli, a little garlic, white wine, fresh herbs, tomato and cream sauce.
Ravioli of the day
Please ask your waiter about today’s ravioli
Rigatoni Con Nduja E Pollo
Short pasta, nduja, mascarpone cream and chicken. Quite spicy and tasty!
Risotto Salmone E Asparagi
Cooked with smoked salmon, asparagus and white wine.
Side Orders
*Perfect for sharing*
Broccoli
Spinach
Asparagus
Mushroom Trifolati
Italian Mixed Salad
Cauliflower au gratin
Green Beans
Hand cut Chips
French Fries
Sautéed Potatoes
Lyonnaise Potatoes
Saute potatoes with onions
Béarnaise Sauce
Peppercorn Sauce
Arrabbiata Sauce
Diane Sauce
Garlic Butter Sauce
Blue Cheese Sauce (Strong)
Lunch Menu
Available Tuesday to Friday. Tuesday to Thursday served from 12.00 noon till 2.15pm (last order). Friday served from 12.00 noon till 3.30pm (last order). Maximum stay at the table is 2 hours from the time of booking. Prices: One Course £11.95, Two Courses £18.50, Three Courses £23.50.
Bon Bons of Haggis & Black Pudding
Duet of Scottish delicacy. Coated with egg and breadcrumbs, deep fried and served over a creamy peppercorn sauce. Very Tasty!
Mussels alla Provinciale
Mussels cooked in onions, garlic, a hint of chilli, white wine, black pepper, tomatoes and parsley.
Terrine of Pâté (Smooth Pâté)
Our homemade pâté is made with chicken, duck liver, with onions, garlic, fresh herbs, sherry, blended with cream. Served with warm toast or oatcakes and garnished with seasonal leaves.
Spicy Italian Sausage (Salsiccia con Fagioli)
Classic dish from Tuscany is made with spices, Italian sausage and borlotti beans in a special sauce with sage, garlic, blended with tomato sauce. Served with garlic bread.
Bresaola Con Rucola E Parmigiano
Finely sliced dry age beef with rocket and Parmesan shavings finished with lemon juice and olvie oil dressing
Stuffed Mushrooms
Deep fried breaded mushrooms stuffed with a blend of cheese and ham and served over salad leaves with garlic mayonnaise.
Duet of Seasonal Melon
Add prawns
Crostini Con Avocado e Salmone
Italian toasted bread with avocado, smoked salmon and mascarpone cheese.
Goat Cheese
Deep fried in panko breadcrumbs, served on a bed of beetroot and rocket salad with a balsamic dressing.
Roasted Peppers Caprese
Mozzarella, roasted peppers, rocket salad and olive oil.
Classic Italian Minestrone
The classic Italian vegetable soup.
Soup of the Day
Please ask your server.
Toasted Garlic Bread
with mozzarella
Basket of Assorted Italian Bread
Focaccia Bread
with sea salt, extra virgin olive oil and rosemary
Garlic Bread
Bowl of Olives
Bruschetta with Parma Ham, Salami, Mascarpone cheese & Olives
Toasted Italian bread topped with Parma ham and salami, with a hint of garlic and basil.
Classic Bruschetta
Chopped vine tomato with a hint of garlic, basil and topped with Mozzarella cheese.
Risotto Alla Campagnola
Rice cooked in extra virgin olive oil with asparagus, garlic, cherry tomato and petit pois.
Classic Lasagne al Forno
Traditional lasagne with bolognese, Bechamel and tomato sauce.
Rigatoni Con Nduja E Pollo
Short pasta, nduja, mascarpone cream and chicken. Quite spicy and tasty!
Chicken breast alla Milanese
Escalope of chicken dressed in breadcrumbs, pan-fried and served with pasta al pomodoro.
chicken breast alla Crema
Escalope of chicken sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, white wine sauce with mushroom, onion, a hint of garlic, fresh herbs and cream. Served with green beans and sautéed potatoes.
Penne Arrabbiata
Pasta quills in extra virgin olive oil with spicy tomato sauce, fresh chilli, basil and garlic. Quite Spicy!
Caeser Salad with Char-grilled Chicken Breast
Strips of marinated char-grilled chicken, served over little gem lettuce, with parmesan shavings, crispy Italian smoked bacon, garlic croutons and original Ceasar dressing.
Duet of Fillet of Fish Goujon
(Plaice & haddock) Dressed in breadcrumbs, deep fried and served with fries and tartare sauce.
Steak Frites
6oz flat iron steak cooked medium rare served on a bed of rocket with chips and peppercorn sauce.
Chicken and Chorizo Risotto
Rice cooked in extra virgin olive oil with chopped shallots, garlic, diced chicken breast, chorizo, peppers and fresh herbs.
Ravioli of the day
Please ask your waiter about todays ravioli
Linguine alla Marinara
(Seafood Pasta – shell free) Linguine tossed in extra virgin olive oil with three varieties of prawns (king, tiger and North Atlantic), flamed in brandy, chilli, a little garlic, white wine, fresh herbs, tomato and cream sauce.
Meringue Delight
With ice-cream, fruit cocktail and whipped cream.
Sticky Toffee Pudding (Chef own recipe)
Served hot with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.
Homemade Panna Cotta
Classic dessert from Piedmont laced with liqueur.
Homemade Cheesecake
Please ask for the flavour available.
Homemade Apple Pie
Served hot with ice-cream and whipped cream.
Tiramisú
Classic Italian dessert with whisked eggs, mascarpone semifreddo, sponge finger, Marsala wine, coffee and cocoa.
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Served hot with ice-cream and whipped cream.
Tartufo Ice Cream
A scoop of gelato, with a fudge-life center, coated in shel with many variations, served with whipped cream.
Tea or Coffee
Espresso
Double Espresso
Latte
Pre-Theatre Menu
Available Tuesday to Thursday. Served from 5.30pm till 7.00pm (last order). Maximum stay at the table is 2 hours from the time of booking. Prices: One Course £14.50, Two Courses £22.50, Three Courses £26.50.
Toasted Garlic Bread
with mozzarella
Basket of Assorted Italian Bread
Focaccia Bread
with sea salt, extra virgin olive oil and rosemary
Garlic Bread
Bowl of Olives
Bruschetta with Parma Ham, Salami, Mascarpone cheese & Olives
Toasted Italian bread topped with Parma ham and salami, with a hint of garlic and basil.
Classic Bruschetta
Chopped vine tomato with a hint of garlic, basil and topped with mozzarella cheese.
Bon Bons of Haggis & Black Pudding
(Duet of Scottish delicacy) Coated with egg and breadcrumbs, deep fried and served over a creamy peppercorn sauce. Very Tasty!
Mussels alla Provinciale
Mussels cooked in onions, garlic, a hint of chilli, white wine, black pepper, tomatoes and parsley.
Terrine of Pâté (Smooth Pâté)
Our homemade pâté is made with chicken, duck liver, with onions, garlic, fresh herbs, sherry, blended with cream. Served with warm toast or oatcakes and garnished with seasonal leaves.
Spicy Italian Sausage (Salsiccia con Fagioli)
Classic dish from Tuscany is made with spices, Italian sausage and Borlotti beans in a special sauce with sage, garlic, blended with tomato sauce. Served with garlic bread.
Bresaola Con Rucola E Parmigiano
Finely sliced dry age beef with rocket & Parmesan shavings finished with lemon juice and olvie oil dressing
Stuffed Mushrooms
Deep fried breaded mushrooms stuffed with a blend of cheese and ham and served over salad leaves with garlic mayonnaise.
Duet of Seasonal Melon
Add prawns
Crostini Con Avocado e Salmone
Italian toasted bread with avocado, smoked salmon and mascarpone cheese.
Goat Cheese
Deep fried in panko breadcrumbs, served on a bed of beetroot and rocket salad with a balsamic dressing.
Roasted Peppers Caprese
Mozzarella, roasted peppers, rocket salad and olive oil.
Classic Italian Minestrone
The classic Italian vegetable soup.
Soup of the Day
Please ask your server.
Risotto Alla Campagnola
Rice cooked in extra virgin olive oil with asparagus, garlic, cherry tomato and petit pois.
Classic Lasagne al Forno
Traditional lasagne with bolognese, Bechamel and tomato sauce.
Rigatoni Con Nduja E Pollo
Short pasta, nduja, mascarpone cream and chicken. Quite spicy and tasty!
Chicken breast alla Milanese
Escalope of chicken dressed in breadcrumbs, pan-fried and served with pasta al pomodoro.
Chicken breast alla Crema
Escalope of chicken sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, white wine sauce with mushroom, onion, a hint of garlic, fresh herbs and cream. Served with green beans and sautéed potatoes.
Penne Arrabbiata
Pasta quills in extra virgin olive oil with spicy tomato sauce, fresh chilli, basil and garlic. Quite Spicy!
Caeser Salad with Char-grilled Chicken Breast
Strips of marinated char-grilled chicken, served over little gem lettuce, with Parmesan shavings, crispy Italian smoked bacon, garlic croutons and original Ceasar dressing.
Duet of Fillet of Fish Goujon
(Plaice & haddock) Dressed in breadcrumbs, deep fried and served with fries and tartare sauce.
Steak Frites
6oz flat iron steak cooked medium rare served on a bed of rocket with chips and peppercorn sauce
Chicken and Chorizo Risotto
Rice cooked in extra virgin olive oil with chopped shallots, garlic, diced chicken breast, chorizo, peppers and fresh herbs.
Ravioli of the day
Please ask your waiter about todays.
Linguine alla Marinara
(Seafood pasta – shell free) Linguine tossed in extra virgin olive oil with three varieties of prawns (king, tiger and North Atlantic), flamed in brandy, chilli, a little garlic, white wine, fresh herbs, tomato and cream sauce.
Meringue Delight
With ice-cream, fruit cocktail and whipped cream.
Sticky Toffee Pudding (Chef own recipe)
Served hot with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.
Homemade Panna Cotta
Classic dessert from Piedmont laced with liqueur.
Homemade Cheesecake
Please ask for the flavour available.
Homemade Apple Pie
Served hot with ice-cream and whipped cream.
Tiramisú
Classic Italian dessert with whisked eggs, mascarpone semifreddo, sponge finger, Marsala wine, coffee and cocoa.
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Served hot with ice-cream and whipped cream.
Tartufo Ice Cream
A scoop of gelato, with a fudge-life center, coated in shel with many variations, served with whipped cream.
Tea or Coffee
Espresso
Double Espresso
Latte
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding (Chef own recipe)
Served hot with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Served hot with ice cream and whipped cream.
Tiramisú
Classic Italian dessert with mascarpone semifreddo, sponge finger, coffee & cocoa.
Homemade Cheesecake
Please ask for the flavour available.
Torta di Mele (Homemade Apple Pie)
Served with ice-cream and whipped cream.
Ice Cream of the day
Trio of Italian ice cream
Home Made Panna Cotta
Classic dessert from Piedmont laced with liqueur.
Affogato
Espresso coffee with vanilla ice cream.
Sorbet of the Day
Assorted Continental Cheeseboard
Served with grapes, honey and biscuits.
Tartufo Ice Cream
A scoop of gelato, with a fudge-life center, coated in shel with many variations, served with whipped cream.
Gluten Free Menu
You can mix & match with other set menus. V denotes vegetarian dish.
Terrine di Pate
Our homemade pate is made with chicken, duck liver, spicy pork meat with onions, garlic, fresh herbs, sherry, blended with cream and served with gluten free bread.
Minestrone
The classic Italian vegetable soup.
Seasonal Melon
Mussels alla Provinciale
Mussels cooked in onions, garlic, white wine, black pepper, tomatoes and parsley.
Classic Prawn Cocktail
Succulent Atlantic prawns served with homemade seafood sauce, fresh salad leaves and gluten free bread.
Pasta Principessa
Gluten free penne tossed in a sauce made with marinated chicken breast, Parma Ham, white wine, petit pois, fresh tomatoes, garlic and cream.
Penne Arrabbiata alla Caprese
Gluten free penne pasta in a spicy tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese.
Seared of Chicken Breast Capri
Sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with a hint of chilli, garlic, basil, white wine and tomato sauce. Served over spinach with baby roast potatoes and saffron rice.
Steak Frites
6oz flat iron steak cooked medium rare served on a bed of rocket with chips.
Assorted Ice Cream
Trio of Italian Ice Cream
Panna Cotta
A classic dessert from Piedmont with vanilla flavoured cream base covered with caramel.
Meringue Delight
Meringue served with summer fruits, ice cream and whipped cream
Assorted Continental Cheeseboard
Served with grapes, honey and gluten free biscuits.
Vegan Menu
Minestrone
The classic Italian vegetable soup.
Melone con Frutta
Served with seasonal fruit.
Tempura of Vegetables
Mushrooms, onions and zucchini in a tempura batter served with seasonal leaves and a spicy tomato dip.
Penne Arrabbiata
Penne pasta in a spicy tomato sauce.
Risotto all’ Ortolana
Rice cooked in extra virgin olive oil with vegetable stock, onions, mushrooms, garlic, zucchini, mixed peppers, petit pois, and fresh herbs.
Assorted Lemon, Mango Sorbet
Fresh Fruit Salad
Freshly prepared fruit of the season.
Children’s Menu
For children under the age of ten (10) you may choose from this menu or other dishes available on request. Please just ask. V denotes vegetarian dish. Two Courses including a Juice £9.50, £3.50 supplement for a third course.
Deep-fried Mozzarella Cubes
Seasonal Melon
Garlic Bread with or without Cheese
Soup of the Day
Duet of Fillet of Fish Goujon
(Sole & haddock) Dressed in breadcrumbs, deep-fried and served with fries and tartare sauce.
Spaghetti alla Bolognese
Classic dish made with a special tomato & beef sauce.
Macaroni Cheese
Short pasta baked in the oven with a cheese sauce.
Chicken Goujons
Chicken dressed in breadcrumbs, deep-fried and served with chips.
Homemade Apple pie
Served with ice-cream and whipped cream.
Assorted Italian ice-cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding (chef own recipe)
Served hot with vanilla ice-cream and whipped cream.
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Served hot with ice-cream and whipped cream.
White Wines
175ML / 250ML / Bottle
Bianco d'Italia, Sollazzo, Vino d'Italia, Italy
Pinot Grigio, Elfo, Sacchetto, Veneto, Italy
Grillo, Vitese, Colomba Bianca, Sicily, Italy
Gavi di Gavi, Fossili, San Silvestro, Piedmont, Italy
Red Wines
175ML / 250ML / Bottle
Rosso d'Italia, Sollazzo, Vino d'Italia, Italy
Barbera del Piemonte, Ottone 1, San Silvestro, Piedmont, Italy
Chianti, Gentilesco, Bonacchi, Tuscany, Italy
Valpolicella, Rio Albo, CaRugate, Veneto, Italy
Cognac
Martell Vs
Armagnac Vsop
Hennesy Vs
Hennessy Fine De Cognac
Liqueurs
All come in a 25ml measure / unless stated
Frangelico
Sambuca
Disaronno
Limoncello
Premium Whisky
Haig Club
Chivas Regal 8yo
Johnnie Walker Red lbl
Johnnie Walker Black lbl
Malts – Island
Bowmore 12yo
Bunnahabhain 12yo
Highland Park 12yo
Highland Park 18yo
Mixers & Soft Drinks
Coca-Cola (330ml)
Diet Coke (330ml)
Irn Bru (330ml)
Coffees
Espresso
The classic Italian coffee, short and intense with a very powerful aroma and aftertaste.
Double Espresso
The double shot Italian Coffee, short and intense with a very powerful aroma and aftertaste.
Macchiato
Something different. A shot of espresso marked with a little foamed milk.