Cafe Antipasti is an Italian restaurant at 305 Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow. Established in 1997, it serves freshly prepared food in an informal city centre setting. The approach combines recognisable Italian dishes with occasional Scottish touches, giving the menu a local character without losing its Mediterranean foundation.
Pasta is central to the selection, from penne arrabbiata to lasagne layered with beef, Italian sausage and ricotta. Tuscan style bolognese and chicken served with asparagus, white wine, cream and gnocchi show the breadth of sauces and cooking styles. Risotto and pizza add further alternatives for diners who want to move beyond pasta.
Separate breakfast, lunch, pre theatre, à la carte and dessert choices allow the restaurant to serve different kinds of visit across the day. Mushroom risotto and other meat free dishes give vegetarians useful options, while desserts and coffee provide a natural finish. Guests with allergies should consult the current information and speak with staff because ingredients and preparation may change.
Wine, beer and other drinks support the Italian food, and takeaway offers another way to use the menu. The central location is particularly practical before a performance or for a relaxed meal during a day in Glasgow. Cafe Antipasti’s longevity comes from an approachable combination of broad choice, freshly prepared cooking and an unpretentious atmosphere.
Address: 305 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3HQ, Scotland
Cafe Antipasti Menu
Starters
Minestrone Soup
Full of Root Vegetables, Cannellini Beans and Fresh Herbs, with Crusty Bread
Italian Bread Toasted with Garlic and Mozzarella
Topped with Tomato Sugo
Smooth Chicken Liver Pate
Toasted Ciabatta, Red Onion Marmalade
Gnocchi Dumplings in a Rich Pesto and Parmesan Cream
Salt and Pepper Calamari
Lemon Aioli, with a Rocket and Caper Salad
West Coast Mussels in Napoli Sugo and Chilli or White Wine & Cream
(GF)
Spinach and Rocket Salad with Goats Cheese
Pine Nuts, Ciabatta Crust and Balsamic Dressing
Garlic Rubbed Bruschetta with Vine Tomato and Basil
Garlic Rubbed Bruschetta with Goats Cheese and Caramelised Onion
Seared King Prawns in N’Duja Sausage and Garlic Butter
with Garlic Bread
Italian Meat Antipasti
Parma Ham, Salami Milano, Mortadella and Finnochiona, with House Olives, Roast Peppers, Lombardi Chillies and Toasted Ciabatta
Little Plates Menu
One for £7 / Two for £12 / Three for £15
Home Made Meatballs in Tomato Sugo
Salt and Pepper Calamari, Lemon Aioli
Tomato and Courgette Risotto
(GF)
Garlic and Chilli Butter Seared King Prawns
(GF)
West Coast Mussels in Cream and White Wine Sauce
(GF)
Potato and Leek Gratin with Parmesan Cheese
(GF)
Toasted Italian Bread, Melted Mozzarella and Napoli
House Pate, Toasted Ciabatta, Red Onion Marmalade
Cajun Spiced Chicken Goujons, Sweet Chilli Dip
Butternut Squash Lasagne
Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli in Parmesan Truffle Cream
Gnocchi Arrabiata
Spicy Calabrian N’Duja Sausage Cooked “Al Forno” with Fusilli
Main Courses
Oven Roast Chicken Breast
with Fresh Asparagus, Gnocchi Dumplings, White Wine and Cream
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast, Wrapped in Pancetta
in Sage Butter with Potato and Leek Gratin (GF)
9oz 28 Day Aged Sirloin of Scottish Beef
with Fries, Green Beans, Roast Mushroom and Peppercorn Sauce
Antipasti’s Beef and Italian Sausage Burger on a Bap
with Skinny Fries. Add Mozzarella, Pancetta or Peppercorn Sauce £1
Wild Mushroom Risotto Infused with Truffle Oil and Parmesan
(GF)
Chicken Breast in a Creamy Risotto with Cherry Tomatoes and Sage
(GF)
West Coast Mussels in Napoli Sugo and Chilli or White Wine and Cream
(GF)
Scottish Salmon Fillet
with a Tomato, Chorizo and Garden Pea Sauce, with Potato & Leek Gratin (GF)
Stone Baked Pizzas
Classic Margherita
with Roma Tomatoes, Mozzarella Cheese and Fresh Basil
Pepperoni Pizza
with Mozzarella and Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce
Parma Ham Pizza
Topped with Fresh Rocket and Parmesan Shaving
Chicken and Caramelised Onion Pizza
with Mozzarella Cheese
Wild Mushroom and Mozzarella Pizza
Goats Cheese and Mozzarella Pizza
Kalamata Olives, Sweet Cherry Tomatoes and Pine Nuts
Spicy N’Duja Sausage and Chicken Breast with Mozzarella and Rocket
Calzones
Italian Sausage, Mortadella, Pepperoni and Mozzarella
Finished with Crispy Pancetta
Home Made Meatballs and Bolognaise with Mozzarella
Caramelised Onion, Goats Cheese and Spinach with Basil Pesto
Pastas
Penne Arrabiata
in a Fiery Roman Sauce with Kalamata Olives and Torn Basil
Home Made Pesto with Linguine
Grilled Courgette, Crumbled Goats Cheese and Toasted Pine Nuts
Tuscan Bolognaise
with a Splash of Cream, Baked in Foil with Fusilli Pasta and Mozzarella Shavings
Spaghetti with Crispy Bacon in a Cream and Parmesan Cheese Carbonara
Antipasti’s Fantastic Beef and Italian Sausage Lasagne
Penne Pasta with Bacon and Mushroom
Tossed with Home Made Tomato Sugo and
Old Fashioned Spaghetti and Roast Peppers with Meatballs Or with Italian Sausage
Wild Mushrooms Sauteed in a Rich Truffle Jus with a Dash of Cream
Tossed with Linguine
Chicken Breast and Chorizo in a Tomato Cream Sauce with Penne Pasta & Garden Peas
Oven Roast Fillet of Scottish Salmon on Linguine
with an Asparagus and Vodka Cream Sauce
Shellfish Cartoccio
Prawns, Queen Scallops, Clams and Mussels Tossed with Linguine in a Tomato and Cream Sauce, Oven Finished with Mozzarella
Lobster Ravioli
in a Parmesan, White Wine and Cream Sauce, Cherry Tomatoes and Garden Peas
Side Dishes
Bread Basket
Oil and Balsamic
Italian Flatbread with Sea Salt
Roasted Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Fresh Rosemary
Home Salad with Balsamic Dressing
(GF)
Pierre Koffmann’s Skinny Fries
Mixed Olives in House Marinade
(GF)
Potato and Leek Gratin
(GF)
Garlic Bread
Breakfast Menu
Grilled Bacon and Mushrooms in a Toasted Ciabatta
French Toast with Crispy Pancetta and Maple Syrup
Courgette, Roast Pepper and Red Onion Frittata
Eggs Benedict with Parma Ham on Toasted Italian Bloomer
Full Breakfast
Bacon, Sausage, Black Pudding, Scrambled Egg, Hash Brown, Baked Beans, Mushrooms and Roasted Tomato
Toasted Italian Bloomer with Butter and Jam
Filled Roll
Choose from; Link Sausage, Bacon, Black Pudding or Fried Egg
Fruit Juice
Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Cranberry or Tomato
Lunch Menu
2 Courses £10.95, 3 Courses £12.95, available 12-4pm
Minestrone Soup
Full of Root Vegetables, Cannellini Beans and Fresh Herbs, with White Bloomer Bread
Garlic Rubbed Bruschetta
with Roasted Vine Tomato, Basil, Rocket and Balsamic Reduction
Cajun Spiced Chicken Goujons
Sweet Chilli Dip
West Coast Mussels
in a Cream, White Wine and Onion Sauce, Served with Garlic Bread (£1.50 Supplement)
Smooth Chicken Liver Pate
Toasted Brown Bloomer, Red Onion Marmalade
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast
Wrapped in Pancetta, in Sage Butter with Potato and Leek Gratin (£3 Supplement)
Antipasti’s Beef and Italian Sausage Burger
on a Bun with Skinny Fries. Extras 50p each: Mozzarella Cheese, Pancetta, Peppercorn Sauce
Penne Arrabiata
in a Fiery Roman Sauce with Kalamata Olives
Tuscan Bolognaise
with Fusilli Pasta and a Splash of Cream, Baked in Foil with Mozzarella Shavings
Stone Baked Pizza
with Roasted Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella. Choose from one of the following toppings: Mushroom, Pepperoni, Chicken, Goats Cheese, Caramelised Onion, Parma Ham or Italian Sausage
Spaghetti
Tossed with Grilled Courgette and Home-Made Pesto
Creamy Mushroom Risotto
Infused with Truffle Oil and Parmesan
House Tiramisu
Sticky Toffee Sundae
with Vanilla Ice Cream (£1 Supplement)
House Caramel Shortcake
Add a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream for 95p
Ice Cream
Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry
Pre Theatre Menu
2 Courses £15.95, 3 Courses £19.95, available 12-6.30pm
Minestrone Soup
Full of Root Vegetables, Cannellini Beans and Fresh Herbs, with Crusty Bread
Garlic Rubbed Bruschetta
with Goats Cheese and Caramelised Onion
Smooth Chicken Liver Pate
Toasted Brown Bloomer, Red Onion Marmalade
Panzanella Salad
with Vine Ripe Tomatoes and Red Onion
Seared King Prawns
in N’Duja Garlic Butter with Garlic Bread (£2 Supplement)
Fillet of Scottish Salmon
Pesto Hollandaise, Green Beans & Crushed Potatoes
Chicken Breast
Wilted Spinach and Mushrooms Tossed with Linguine in a Cream Sauce
Stone Baked Pizza
with Roasted Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella. Choose One of the Following Toppings: Mushroom, Pepperoni, Chicken, Goats Cheese, Caramelised Onions, Parma Ham or Italian Sausage
28 Day Dry Aged 9oz Sirloin Steak
with Peppercorn Sauce, Skinny Fries, and Flat Cap Mushroom (£5 Supplement)
Italian Vegetarian Platter
Butternut Squash Lasagne; Smoked Mozzarella Sticks with Hot Honey Aioli; Gnocchi Dumplings in a Rich Pesto Cream
Antipasti’s Fantastic Beef and Italian Sausage Lasagne
Add Fries, Salad, or Garlic Bread for £2
Sticky Toffee Pudding
with Vanilla Ice Cream (£1 Supplement)
House Tiramisu
Profiteroles with Baileys Custard
Ice Cream
Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry
Kids Menu
Main Course, Drink and Ice Cream £7.95. Add Small Garlic Bread or Small Chips for £1.50
Cheese and Tomato Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Mac and Cheese
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Bolognaise with Spiral Pasta
Penne Napoli
Penne Carbonara
Chicken Nuggets and Chips
Desserts
House Tiramisu
Apple & Bramble Crumble with Vanilla Custard
GF
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Ice Cream
GF
Caramel Shortcake, Served Hot or Cold
Add Ice Cream £1.20
Italian Ice Cream
Choose Two Flavours from Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry and Mint Choc Chip
Raspberry Sorbet
Dessert of the Day
Hot Drinks
Espresso/ Double Espresso
Macchiato
Regular Coffee
Cappuccino
White Wine
175ml/250ml/Bottle
Trebbiano Chardonnay Languore, Italy
Intense, with tropical fruit and flowers. Structured, full bodied, smooth, and well balanced.
Pinot Grigio Bel Canto Famoso Rubicone IGT, Italy
Crisp, flavourful and refreshing, with white peach and floral notes.
Pecorino Pietraia, Italy
Intense with floral notes and citrusy highlights of orange blossom. Fresh on the palate with a perfect balance of acidity and smoothness.
Soave Classico Negrar, Italy
Distinctive mineral character with complex notes of elderflower, peach and a subtle almond nuttiness
Red Wine
175ml/250ml/Bottle
Sangiovese Languore, Italy
A soft and easy drinking red with berry fruits and a hint of black pepper.
Merlot Crescendo, Italy
Just a touch of oak flavour on the silky finish, soft, plummy and eminently drinkable.
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Gufetto, Italy
Vibrant red and black berries, and a green peppercorn spicy aroma. Tannic and complex.
Chianti Tre Cipressi DOCG, Italy
Well balanced ruby red fruits, spices and aromatic herbs.
Beers & Cider
Magners 330ml Bottle (Ireland) 4.5%
Peroni Nastro Azzuro 330ml Bottle (Italy) 5.1%
Menabrea Zero Zero 330ml Bottle (Italy) 0.0%
Menabrea Draught Lager Half Pint/ Pint (Italy) 4.8%
Cocktails
Strawberry Collins
The most quintessential of gin cocktails with a twist; gin, lime juice, sugar syrup and strawberry purée
Rum Punch
Pack a punch with this lively drink; Malibu, dark rum, pineapple juice & zingy lime.
Pink Elderflower Fizz
A divine mix of pink gin and elderflower topped up with prosecco.
Cosmopolitan
The iconic modern cocktail; vodka, Triple Sec, sweet citrus and cranberry juice.
Spirits & Liqueurs
from £3.50
Absolut Vodka
Price: from £3.50
Grey Goose Vodka
Price: from £3.50
Beefeater London Dry Gin
Price: from £3.50
Beefeater Pink Strawberry Gin
Price: from £3.50
Malt Whiskies
The Epicurian
Lowlands
Auchentoshan American Oak
Lowlands
Timorous Beastie
Highlands
Soft Drinks
from £2.60
Coke 330ml
Price: from £2.60
Diet Coke 330ml
Price: from £2.60
Irn Bru 330ml
Price: from £2.60