Pulcinella is an Italian restaurant at 167 Hope Street in Glasgow city centre. Its traditional, informal style makes it suitable for lunch, dinner and meals before a performance. The location places it close to the city’s shops, theatres and major transport connections.
Freshly baked pizza and pasta form the familiar heart of the menu. Separate antipasti, meat and seafood sections add variety for diners looking beyond those classics. The cooking is presented as traditional Italian food, with a broad enough range for groups whose preferences differ.
A dedicated vegetarian menu provides more than a token alternative, while lunch and pre-theatre selections offer concise choices at particular services. Diners can assemble a multi-course meal from antipasti, a main dish and dessert or keep the visit simple with pizza or pasta. Current specials may add further seasonal choice.
The restaurant accepts reservations and runs distinct lunch and dinner hours across the week. Its central location and pre-theatre format make booking useful when nearby venues have performances. Guests with allergies or other dietary requirements should check the current menu and speak with the restaurant about ingredients and preparation.
Address: 167 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 2UQ, Scotland
Pulcinella Glasgow City Centre Menu
Pre-Theatre Menu
2 Course – £16.95, 3 Course – £20.95. Monday to Thursday 3.30pm to 8pm, Friday to Sunday 3.30pm to 8pm. *SERVED WITH POTATOES AND VEGETABLES **EXTRA £1 FOR ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS ***10% DISCRETIONARY OPTIONAL SERVICE CHARGE MAY BE ADDED TO YOUR BILL.
Arancini
Arancini rice balls stuffed with tomato and mozzarella (v)
Insalata Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, fresh tomato and basil salad (v)
Polpettine al Sugo
Meatballs served in a tomato sauce.
Gamberetti in Salsa Rosa
Grilled tomatoes, asparagus and prawn cocktail salad.
Paté della Casa
Chicken liver paté with toasted bread.
Bruschetta
Toasted bread with fresh tomato, basil and mozzarella (v)
Zuppa Minestrone
Home made minestrone soup.
Macaroni Cheese
Macaroni pasta with creamy cheddar sauce (with or without bacon)
Penne Arrabbiata
Pasta in a spicy tomato sauce** (v)
Lasagna al Forno
Homemade meat lasagna.
Pizza**
Margherita | pepperoni | cabana | chicken & sweetcorn | mushroom
Pollo Milanese
Breaded chicken served with spaghetti napoletana.
Pollo Funghetto
Pan fried chicken breast in mushroom and cream sauce*
Lambs Liver – Veneziana
Sautéed lamb liver ‘veneziana’
Salmone
Salmon served with tarragon sauce* (EXTRA £1.00)
Ravioli Di Funghi
Mushroom ravioli, tomatoes and mozzarella (v)
Pulcinella Burger
6oz Aberdeen Angus burger served with salad and chips (EXTRA £1.00)
Ribeye alla Griglia
Grilled rib-eye steak with garlic butter or pepper sauce* (EXTRA £4.50)
Gelato
Italian Ice Cream.
Profiteroles
Cream pastry served with chocolate sauce.
Dessert of the day
Dessert of the day.
Antipasti
Calamari Fritti
Deep fried calamari served with sweet chili sauce.
Grigliata Di Verdure
Warm platter of grilled vegetables served with herbs and fresh mozzarella (V)
Funghi Ripieni
Mustard and soft cheese stuffed mushrooms (V)
Salsiccia Fagioli
Italian sausages stewed with beans.
Polpettine al Sugo
Meatballs cooked with fresh basil and garlic bread.
Bruschetta
Toasted bread topped with tomato, mozzarella and basil (V)
Paté della Casa
Chicken liver paté.
Arrancini Formaggio
Chicken liver paté.
Salmone Affumicato
Scottish smoked salmon.
Gamberetti in Salsa Rosa
Prawn cocktail.
Funghi Fritti
Deep fried mushrooms in breadcrumbs (V)
Insalata Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil (V)
Aletti di Pollo Piccanti
Grilled chicken wings in spicy sauce.
Zuppa di Pomodoro
Cream of tomato and basil soup (V)
Zuppa del Minestrone
Freshly made minestrone soup (V)
Pizza
Pizza Margherita
Cheese and tomato (V)
Pizza Peperoni
Cheese, tomato and spicy italian sausages.
Pizza al Crudo
Cheese, tomato and thin slices of parma ham.
Pizza Quattro Stagioni
Cheese, tomato, mushrooms, artichokes, ham and salami.
Pizza Tricolore
Cheese, peppers and red onion (V)
Pizza Con Pollo e Mais
Cheese, tomato, chicken and sweetcorn.
Pizza Cotte e Funghi
Cheese, tomato, ham and mushrooms.
Pizza Pulcinella
Spicy chicken, red onions, cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, gherkins and chillies.
Pizza Cabana
Cheese, tomato, ham and pineapple.
Pizza Caprese
Cheese, tomato, baby mozzarella and basil (V)
Pizza Calzone
Stuffed pizza envelope with cheese, tomato, mushroom, ham and pepperoni.
Pizza Pulcinella Calzone
Stuffed pizza envelope with cheese, tomato, peppers, garlic, chilli, pepperoni and chicken.
Vegetarian
Ravioli Di Funghi
Ricotta and mushroom ravioli, fresh tomato, basil and baby mozzarella sauce.
Cannelloni al Forno
Home-made pancake stuffed with fresh spinach and ricotta cheese, baked and served with fresh tomato and basil sauce.
Il Pesto alla Genovese
Fresh pesto, potato and fine beans with linguine pasta.
Insalata Ortolana
Warm salad of grilled vegetables with balsamic vinegar dressing and parmesan shavings.
Risotto Pulcinella
Italian style risotto with apple, asparagus tips and gorgonzola cheese.
Spaghetti Primavera
Fresh peas, baby spinach, carrots, celery, cherry tomatoes and spring onion tossed with garlic, chili, olive oil & spaghetti pasta.
Meat Dishes
Pollo Firenze
Chicken stuffed with prosciutto and cheese, baked and served with napoli sauce and grilled asparagus.
Pollo Parmigiana
Breaded and shallow fried chicken topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.
Lambs Liver – Veneziana
Sautéed lambs liver ‘veneziana’ with onions and red wine.
Pollo Funghetto Marsala
Sautéed chicken with mushrooms and marsala sauce.
Vitello Milanese
Veal in breadcrumbs served with spaghetti.
Vitello – Pulcinella
Veal cooked in onion, mushrooms and cream sauce.
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Escalope of veal topped with parma ham, cooked in a white wine and sage sauce.
Rib eye steak
9oz of the juicest cut.
Fillet steak
9oz of the tender cut.
Spiedino di Carne
Skewer of rib eye steak chunks, spicy italian sausage and mixed peppers served with chips and salad.
Seafood
Mediterranean Fish Stew with Garlic Bread
Roast Herbed Salmon with Grilled Vegetables
Spaghetti with Mussels, Tomato and Herbs
Kings Prawns with Garlic Butter and White Wine Sauce
Pasta
Spaghetti Pulcinella
Stripes of chicken with peppers, garlic and basil with a touch of chilli.
Spaghetti alla Bolognese
Spaghetti with tomato, basil and meatballs.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti served with cream, egg, garlic, bacon and parmesan cheese.
Spaghetti alla Scoglio
Spaghetti served with prawns and mussels with a hint of garlic.
Spaghetti ai Gamberoni.
Spaghetti with king prawns, chili, white wine and herbs.
Spaghetti Mezza Notte
Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, chili and parsley (V)
Risotto Vegetariano
Arborio rice with mixed vegetables (V)
Risotto di Mare
Rice with a selection of seafood.
Risotto Funghi
Rice served with chicken and mushrooms.
Risotto Gamberoni
Rice served with prawns, asparagus and green peas.
Lasagna al Forno
Home made meat lasagna.
Macaroni Cheese
Macaroni pasta with creamy cheedar sauce (with or without bacon.
Penne Arrabbiata
Penne served with garlic, chili and tomato sauce (V)
Penne Pollo Pesto
Penne served with chicken and tomatoes in a pesto sauce.
Penne Amatriciana
Penne served with onions, smoked bacon, white wine & tomato.
Penne Pulcinella
Penne served in a creamy mushroom sauce with a touch of tomato (V)
Penne Salmone
Penne served with scottish smoked salmon, onion and cream sauce.
Penne Salsiccia
Penne served with italian sausage in a pomodoro sauce.
Lunch Menu
2 Course – £12.95, 3 Course – £15.95. Monday to Thursday 12noon to 2pm, Friday to Sunday 12noon to 3.30pm
Arancini
Arancini rice balls stuffed with tomato and mozzarella (v)
Bruschetta
Toasted bread with fresh tomato, basil and mozzarella (v)
Alette Di Pollo
Spicy chicken wings with red wine and herb sauce.
Paté della Casa
Smooth chicken liver paté and toasted bread.
Funghi Fritti
Deep fried garlic mushrooms with garlic mayonnaise (v)
Zuppa Minestrone
Home made minestrone soup.
Lambs Liver – Veneziana
Sautéed lamb liver ‘veneziana’
Macaroni Cheese
Macaroni pasta with creamy cheddar sauce (with or without bacon)
Penne Arrabbiata
Pasta in a spicy tomato sauce* (v)
Lasagna al Forno
Homemade meat lasagna.
Pizza*
Margherita | pepperoni | cabana | chicken & sweetcorn | mushroom
Penne Amatriciana
Penne served with onions, smoked bacon, white wine and tomato.
Pollo Funghetto
Pan fried chicken breast in mushroom and cream sauce (EXTRA £1.00)
Pollo Milanese
Breaded chicken served with spaghetti napolitana (EXTRA £1.00)
Mussels
Mussels in a spicy tomato sauce.
Pulcinella Burger
6oz Aberdeen Angus burger served with salad and chips (EXTRA £1.00)
Ribeye alla Griglia
Grilled rib-eye steak with garlic butter or pepper sauce (EXTRA £1.00)
Gelato
Italian Ice Cream.
Profiteroles
Cream pastry served with chocolate sauce.
Dessert of the day
Dessert of the day.