Luciano's is a contemporary Italian restaurant on Stonelaw Road in Rutherglen. The stylish dining room has around 50 covers and combines authentic Italian flavours with a modern approach, making it suitable for a casual lunch, dinner or family celebration.
Pizza, pasta and risotto form the core of the menu, supported by a broader selection of freshly prepared starters and main courses. The cooking focuses on familiar Italian combinations presented with enough variety for guests to build either a quick two course meal or a longer evening at the table.
Dedicated menus cover children, desserts, Sunday dining and brunch, while market and set menu options offer a more structured way to order. Fresh preparation and carefully sourced ingredients are central to the restaurant's stated approach, and the range accommodates both classic tastes and diners looking for a modern twist.
Wine, cocktails and other drinks complement the food, with special pizza, pasta and wine offers appearing alongside the regular menus. The relaxed service and family friendly facilities give Luciano's a broad neighbourhood appeal from midday through the evening.
Address: 220 Stonelaw Road, Rutherglen, Glasgow G73 3SA, Scotland
Luciano's Rutherglen Menu
Stuzzichini
Nibbles
Pane al Aglio
Garlic bread
Olive Marinate
Mixed marinated Italian olives
Pane olio ed Aceto
Italian bread, evoo, balsamic vinegar
Gnocchi Fritti
Cripsy gnocchi, choice of drizzle oil: rosemary and garlic; truffle and parmesan
Antipasti
Starters
Minestrone
Seasonal vegetable soup, bread & butter
Mozzarella Fritta
Deep fried mozzarella, arribbiata dip
Bruschetta
Italian sourdough bread, tomatoes, basil, garlic, evoo
Polpette al Sugo
Homemade meatballs, Napoli sauce, garlic crostini
Pollo Fritti
Crispy battered chicken strips, hot honey drizzle served with garlic mayonnaise dip
Pate di Fegatini di pollo
Chicken liver parfait, pear and red onion chutney, oatcakes
Funghi Fritte
Breaded mushrooms with garlic mayo
Cozze alla Barese
Scottish shetland mussels white wine, garlic or tomato, chilli
Crostini Funghi
Toasted Italian sourdough topped with pan fried mushrooms with a garlic, parmesan & cream sauce
Gamberoni Inferno
King prawns, nduja, cherry tomatoes with a drizzle of EVOO
Taglieri
Sharing boards, serves 2-3
Sulami e formaggi
Cured Italian meats, mixed cheeses, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato bruschetta
Luciano’s Antipasto
Cured Italian meats, meatballs, mozzarella fritte, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato bruschetta
La Pasta
Pasta dishes. All pastas can be served with Gluten Free Penne Pasta.
Garlic Focaccia Pizza bowl filled with your pasta of choice
Choice of pasta as follows (Spaghetti or Penne); Arrabbiatta, Bolognaise, Amatriciana, Carbonara or Pomodoro
Spaghetti Aglio
Chilli, garlic, white wine and parmesan
Penne Arabbiatta
Garlic, chilli, Napoli sauce, parsley
Spaghetti Polpette
Meatballs in a Napoli sauce
Spaghetti Bolognese
Slow cooked meat ragu
Spaghetti Amatriciana
Pancetta, rosemary, red wine, Napoli sauce
Rigatoni Salsiccia
Tuscan sausage, red onion, garlic, white wine, cream, parmesan
Lasagne al Forno
Bolognese ragu, bechamel sauce, parmesan topped with mozzarella
Spaghetti Carbonara
Pancetta, eggs, parmesan, black pepper and cream
Cajun Pollo Penne
Chicken, peppers, red onion, garlic, cajun spice, Napoli & cream sauce
Rigatoni Alfredo
Rigatoni pasta with chicken, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, cream, parmesan
Luciano’s Special
Tagliatelle with Tuscan sausage, roast peppers, onions, broccoli, Napoli & cream sauce
Tagliatelle Gamberoni
King prawns, white wine, garlic, chilli, cherry tomatoes
Risotto
Rice based dishes
Risotto Pollo
Roast chicken, Napoli sauce, cream, parmesan, spring onion
Risotto Carne
Pancetta, Tuscan sausage, Napoli sauce, parmesan
Risotto Mediteraneo
Selection of mixed vegetable risotto
Focaccia
Classic
Rosemary, sea salt & evoo
Garlic
Garlic, rosemary, sea salt, evoo
Focaccia Mediterraneo
Garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, rocket, rosemary
Arrabbiata dip
La Pizza
True Neopolitan pizzas. All pizzas can be served on gluten free pizza base.
Margherita
Tomato sugo, fior di latte, basil, evo oil
Pizza Mediterráneo
Tomato sugo, red onion, peppers, oregano, sun-dried tomatoes, olives
Pizza Contadina
Fior di latte, ricotta cheese, spinach, mushroom, garlic and oregano
Prosciutto, Rucola e Pomodorini
Tomato sugo, fior di latte, Parma ham, cherry tomatoes, rocket and parmesan
Marinara Pizza
Tomato Sugo, oregano, EVOO
Calabrese
Tomato sugo, for di latte, spicy salami, nduja and pecorino cheese
Pollo Picante
Tomato sugo, for di latte, cajun chicken, fresh chilli and hot honey drizzle
Pizza Napoli
Tomato Sugo, Fior di late, anchovies, capers, olives
Lucianos Special
Tomato sugo, fior di latte Italian sausage, peppers, onion and broccoli
Extra Toppings
For pizzas
Onions, peppers, olives, sun-dried tomatoes
Chicken, Tuscan sausage, Parma ham, pancetta
Drizzle oils – chilli, BBQ, hot honey
La Carne & Pesce
Meat & Seafood dishes
Spaghetti Pescatore
Mussels, king prawns, calamari, chilli, garlic and white wine with a hint of tomato sauce
Risotto Pescatore
Mussels, king prawn, calamari, garlic, chilli
Petto di Pollo alla Milanese
Breaded chicken, spaghetti Napoli, fresh lemon
Pollo Parmigiana
Crispy parmesan bettered chicken fillets served with a mushroom, garlic and cream sauce and seasonal vegetables
Branzino All Acqua Pazza
Pan fried seabass fillets, cooked with cherry tomatoes, white wine, lemon, chilli and butter sauce with seasonal vegetables and potato
Pollo Escalope
Pan seared chicken escalope with Parma ham, served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Bistecca
9oz ribeye, fries, grilled tomato and rocket
Contorni
Sides
Patatine Fritte
Skin on fries
Patatine Fritte Picante
Skin on fries, parmesan, chilli seasoning
Pomodorini, Rucola e Pecorino
Rocket, cherry tomatoes, pecorino shavings
Patatine Tartufo e Parmigano
Skin on fries, parmesan, truffle oil
House Salad
Mixed leaves tomatoes, onion and peppers
Market Menu
2 courses £17.95 ~ 3 courses £20.95. Available Sun-Thu 12pm-6:30pm Fri 12pm-5pm and Sat 12pm-4pm. Gluten free available please ask server for details excl. Lasagne.
Ministrone
Seasonal vegetable soup, bread & butter
Funghi Fritti
Breaded mushrooms with garlic mayo
Cozze alla Barese
Scottish shetland mussels served with white wine, garlic and or tomato, chilli
Bruschetta
Tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil on toasted Italian sourdough
Polpette al Sugo
Homemade meatballs, Napoli sauce, garlic crostini
Pate di Fegatini di pollo
Chicken liver parfait,pear and red onion chutney, oatcakes
Penna Arrabbiata
Penne pasta, garlic, chilli, Napoli sauce, parsley. Add Chicken or Italian Sausage 2 / King Prawn 3.50
Lasagne al Forno
Bolognese ragu, bechamel sauce, parmesan topped with mozzarella
Pollo Escalope
Pan seared chicken escalope with Parma ham, sage and butter served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Risotto Ai Funghi TartuF
Wild mushroom and truffle
Branzino All Acqua Pazza
Pan fried seabass fillets, cooked with cherry tomatoes, white wine, lemon, chilli and butter sauce with seasonal vegetables and potato
Margherita
Tomato sugo, mozzarella, basil, evvo
Pizza Calabrese
Tomato sugo, for di latte, spicy salami, ndujaand pecorino cheese
Pane olio ed Aceto
Italian bread, evoo, balsamic vinegar
Olive Marinate
Mix marinated Italian olives
Pomodorini, Rucola e Pecorino
Rocket, cherry tomatoes, pecorino shavings
Pane al Aglio
Garlic bread
Patatine Fritte
Skin on fries
House Salad
Mixed leaves tomatoes, onion and peppers
Garlic Focaccia
Garlic, rosemary, sea salt, evoo
Cheesecake of the day
ask your server for details
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream
Profiteroles
Served with cream choice of chocolate or salted caramel
Gelato o Sorbeto
Selection of Italian ice creams or sorbet
Lemon Meringue Pie
Lemon filled short based pastry, topped with whipped meringue
Bambini Menu
2 courses £9.50 | 3 courses £11.95
Garlic bread
Minestrone soup
Mozzarella Sticks
Spaghetti Bolognese
spaghetti, beef ragu
Penne Napoli
penne, tomato sugo
Pezzi di Pollo
crispy battered strips of chicken, chips
Penne Carbonara
penne, pancetta, cream, parmesan
Margherita Pizza
tomato sugo, mozzarella (add one topping for £1)
Ice Cream
Chocolate brownie & ice cream
Profiteroles
choice of chocolate or toffee sauce
Dolce
Dessert menu & hot drinks
Tiramisu
Classic Italian coffee flavoured dessert
Cheesecake Of The Day
Please ask your server for details
Gelato
Selection of italian ice creams and sorbets
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Served with vanilla ice cream
Affogato
Espresso shot served with a scoop of ice cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Toffee sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream
Profiteroles
Topped with choice of Chocolate Sauce or Salted Caramel
Hot Drinks
Espresso
Double Espresso
Latte
Cappuccino
Liqueurs & Whiskies
Disaronno
Drambuie
Limoncello
Sambuca
White Wine
125ml | 175ml | Bottle
Terre Forti Trebbiano Chardonnay, Rubicone
Italy | Aromas and flavours of apples and pears with some citrus fruit. A light white wine that is perfect for a glass at lunchtime or summer drinking.
Vinuva Organic Pinot Grigio
Delle Venezie, Italy | Delicately flavoured with notes of green apple and pear.
Cullinan View Sauvignon Blanc
Western Cape, South Africa | A fresh and rounded expression of Sauvignon Blanc, with notes of pineapple, kiwi fruit and passionfruit and perfumes of coriander and lime blossom.
Solandia Grillo Sicilia Doc
Italy | The bouquet shows ripe yellow peach and mango with notes of almond and camomile. Zesty and zippy, makes fish and seafood dishes shine.
Red Wine
125ml | 175ml | Bottle
Tierra Merlot
Central Valley, Chile | Ripe blackberry aromas and a subtle underlay of oak with bright, ripe berry flavours and smooth tannins.
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Parini
Italy | Easy-drinking, ruby-red Montepulciano from the Abruzzo coast, with rounded tannins and aromas of violet and hazelnut, followed by powerful, fruity notes of plum, cherry and figs.
Feudi Salentini 125 Primitivo del Salento
Italy | Elegant with notes of ripe plum, cherry jam and cocoa followed by a hint of spicy vanilla.
Alma Mora Malbec
San Juan, Argentina | This is a full-bodied wine with ripe red berry and plum flavours finishing with a long elegant touch of toasty vanilla.
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Hugoh No Spritze
Bottega “0”, elderflower cordial, soda
Sober Sicilian
Bottega “0”, lemon, sugar, soda
Strawberry Fields
Strawberry, lemon, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, sugar
Tropical Fizz
Pineapple juice, tropical tonic, house grenadine, lime
Draught & Bottled Beers
Menebrea Bionda 4.8%
Guinness 4.1%
Guinness Zero 0.0%
Menebrea ‘0’ 0.0%
Spirits
Ask our staff for our recommended Fever-Tree Mixer pairings
Reyka
Vodka
Smirnoff
Vodka
Absolut
Vodka
Soft Drinks / Mixer / Fruit Juice
Strathmore
Still / Sparkling Water