Not only does Mother India provide customers with top Indian food but the restaurant also gives customers a unique dining experience. Every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday customers can enjoy fantastic live music with Yaman on the Sitar & Flute from 7pm – a Scottish musician based in Partick Glasgow.

Overall Mother India is an excellent restaurant and is ideal for those who like a welcoming and unique experience when dining out.

Coming from a family who are great fans of Jamie Oliver, I was eager to visit his restaurant after opening in Glasgow. After all the hype, I was worried that I would be disappointed, but that was not the case. It is a big restaurant which meant that we were shown to our table straight away (without booking) and it had a buzzing atmosphere. The décor felt very Italian (there were chunks of meat hanging by the kitchen!) and we were greeted by a waitress straight away. There is a very large amount of staff, all working very hard and very fast! Our waitress was very knowledgeable and passionate about the food and explained the specials menu to us in great detail. The menu had a variety of classic Italian choices which all looked delicious! All the waitresses used electronic devices to take the orders which seemed to be an effective system as they knew which dishes were available at the time of ordering.

The Meal…

For a starter, we ordered an antipasti board, so we were surprised when the waitress put two tins of chopped tomatoes on the table! We later found out these were the props for the antipasti board – a nice unique touch I thought. The antipasti board was prepared very nicely and there was not a shortage of it! For main course I had a truffle risotto – something which I had never tried before which was delicious. Finally, for dessert there were various choices such as brownie, tiramisu and ice cream. Since I was in a proper Italian I decided to try the ice cream, which also did not disappoint! You could choose from various flavours and toppings.

Worth a second visit?

Over all, we all thoroughly enjoyed our dinner which was also very reasonably priced. We would definitely go back again – maybe Jamie will be there next time!

20% off at La Lanterna

We plan to bring more restaurant discounts in the near future. At the moment we have a 20% discount that is valid all day on Monday & Tuesdays for La Lanterna. Simply click here for the discount, you can either print this coupon off or show it on your mobile.

Competition

Like the La Lanterna Facebook Page for a chance to win a meal for two this valentines day!

There are plenty of restaurants offering a valentine’s day menu in Glasgow this year but we have listed a few of our favourites.

Italian Valentine Menu

La Lanterna Glasgow – The La Lanterna is one of Glasgow’s favourite Italian restaurants. It is hidden away on Hope Street and was once one of Glasgow’s best kept secrets but it has became increasingly popular due to the quality of food that they offer and the wonderful atmosphere that they have created.

Indian Valentine Menu

Koolba is an Indian restaurant in Glasgow that offers delicious Indian food with a Persian twist. Basically what you get at Koolba is a fusion of magnificent flavours that you really can’t experience anywhere else in Glasgow.

ITALIAN IN THE AUTUMN

We all have our favorite seasonal comfort foods. Soup on a cold winter’s day. A glass of lemonade when the summer sun warms our skin a little too much. Italian food – in all its assorted glory – brings comfort food for all seasons. And in the Autumn, look no further than a menu that includes ingredients such as chestnuts, truffles and pie.

Mushrooms and chestnuts are two autumn Italian favorites. The Italian countryside is dotted with these delicious treats and people across the world enjoy their taste. And in the autumn, when the sun sets a little sooner and the leaves are brilliant in their deep gold and red colors, there is nothing like an evening in Italy enjoying the comforts of its autumn foods and savoring a little dessert, too. Luckily, in today’s world, you don’t have to be in Italy to enjoy Italy’s fall flavors. There are plenty of Italian restaurants where you can go and enjoy. And I’m pretty sure you’ll be able to pretend you’re in a little slice of Italy while you sit not too far from your own door.

ITALIAN IN THE WINTER
Winter is a time to stay warm. And for those who like Italian food, it is also a time to enjoy some hearty cooking. When Autumn turns to winter and everyone begins to pull on their heavy wool coats, Italian chefs begin to bring out comforting Italian dishes perfect for wiping away the chill of a winter’s day. Flavors from stuffed pastas, meat loaves and delicious Tuscan-style stews delight everyone. And the smells emanating from the kitchen on a winter’s day make even the coldest day into a warm one.

For those who enjoy cooking shows, look no further than Italian chef Jamie Oliver’s very own cooking show to learn about some spicy winter’s day Italian treats. From recipes like Roast Cauliflower with Parmesan and Pancetta to Rigatoni with Eggplant Puree, Giada knows how to make good food when the chill of winter is too much to bear. Everyone enjoys comfort food, and Italian recipes are certainly good at ensuring their foods are always comforting.

ITALIAN IN THE SUMMER

When summer days are finally upon us, we often use it as an excuse to stay outside long into the evening. Lazy summer weekends are times to play. Dinners are enjoyed from outdoor terraces and patios. Cuisine during the summer often is light and airy – and Italian food doesn’t disappoint when it comes to creating comforting summer dishes.
Veggies sautéed in olive oil, seafood, pasta and, of course, gelato (after playing in the sun all day) are crisp, light and perfect for an evening summer meal. Italian cooking is good for all seasons, but what makes it so wonderful is the diversity of the ingredients that are perfect for different times of the year. It might get hot outside during the summertime, but in a kitchen where an Italian meal is cooking, the heat from a summer afternoon will soon be lightened from the deliciousness of an easy summer Italian recipe.

ITALIAN IN THE SPRING
When the flowers begin to bloom and the occasional rain shower surprises the cities, Italian recipes begin to focus on dishes with ingredients such as asparagus, lamb and fish. They are light, they are airy and they remind people that winter does not last forever.

With the arrival of spring, food festivals become quite commonplace. People enjoy coming together to cook and share their most famous spring delicacies. At the Sagra dello Stoccafisso, chefs prepare fish covered in garlic, tomato sauce, anchovies and olives. Another festival in Rome, the Sagra del Carciofo is a time to enjoy artichokes cooked in a variety of creative ways.
Spring gives people the opportunity to finally enjoy the sun after months of dreary winter weather. Food festivals in Italy allow everyone to celebrate together – a time to embrace their culture and their love of fine food while commemorating this change to a new season.

ITALIAN WINE
Italy has been renowned for its variety of wines for a long time. And there are reasons why it is the world’s largest exporter of this beverage. Though the main types of wine are red and white, Italian wines differ in taste according to the region in which the grapes are grown. There are twenty wine regions total in Italy and each has its own subtle difference in flavour.  If you want to sample a large selection of wines here in Glasgow, try Glasgow’s only Enoteca – the Italian Caffe.

The variety of Italian wines available to the average consumer can be a bit overwhelming. Luckily, for those of us who are not wine connoisseurs, Italian restaurants (and often the wine bottle labels as well) frequently recommend a particular meal that will perfectly complement your Italian wine.

From sweet to dry to sparkling, there is always an Italian wine that will suit any occasion. Perhaps the Italians adeptness at creating flavors that yield easily to the tastes of Italian meals is one of the reasons their wines are such international superstars.

Mother India opened its doors in Scotland in the early 90s and pledged a commitment to cooking homestyle ‘Desi’ Cusine.

Mother India has become one of Glasgow’s most loved Indian restaurants, if you don’t believe me take a drive past their west end restaurant at the weekend and you will usually find they are cued out the door.

Mother India services beautiful Indian food and pride themselves on providing customers with a top Indian style dining experience.  The waiters are always polite but not over-bearing, something I have noticed at other competitor restaurants.

Mother India has also opened a Deli in Bearsden called Mother India dinning in.  Their deli counter offers a range of cooked and chilled foods, specialising in light and healthy traditional Indian dishes with a good selection of fish and vegetarian options.

I would definitely recommend giving the Mother India a try, especially if you are a fan of Indian food, there curries are top notch and I’m sure you will love them!

We all know how hard it can be to get a table booked at Christmas time, so it’s best to book early to avoid the panic of looking somewhere. Here are some places that offer a Christmas lunch & dinner Menu in Glasgow.

La Lanterna
The La Lanterna is one of Glasgow’s most loved and oldest authentic Italian Restaurants.  They serve delicious, fresh Italian food using only the freshest ingredients.  Whilst Luca, the co-owner of La Lanterna passionately prepares your meal in the kitchen, Chris(co-owner) makes sure all the guests are happy and enjoying their food.

The La Lanterna have a Christmas lunch,  Christmas PreTheatre and a Christmas Evening menu.

To book a table at the La Lanterna call 0141 221 9160

Mother India– Everybody loves a curry, even at Christmas. Mother India offers a great Indian food. There service is also second to none and they have curry houses all over Glasgow. Call 0141 221 1663 to book a table.

Koolba(Merchant City) – Koolba is an Indian Restaurant based in Glasgow’s merchant city that is offering a fantastic Christmas menu.  They are quickly becoming popular with Indian food lovers due to their amazing menu and service.  They have an excellent food menu and a fantastic bottled beer menu that cannot be rivelled by any other Indian restaurant in Glasgow. Call 0141 552 2777 to make a booking.

La Lanterna

35 Hope St
Glasgow
Scotland
G2 6AE

0141 221 9160

Critics originally doubted whether the restaurant would pull in enough customers to support itself as it’s located outside Glasgow’s main shopping districts and faced competition from the thriving Jamie’s Italian next door and other nearby favourites such as Alan Tomkins’  Urban Brasserie. Another question was whether it would be accepted as well in Glasgow as it had been in Edinburgh – cities with very different customer expectations. However, the restaurant is constantly busy: on Saturdays you won’t even find the typical 3-5 quiet spell. After visiting the restaurant several times since the opening party, most recently last Saturday, I’ve become a bit of a regular and definitely willing to sing its praises to anyone who will listen.

The restaurant is on the ground floor of the GPO building on George Square, one of the cities iconic buildings which gives an impressive first impression. You won’t be disappointed after walking inside either; two levels of panoramic windows, dark wood floors and furnishings, mirrors, high ceilings and even a grand piano. So long as you manage to ignore any Glaswegian “characters” passing the windows if you’re near one, you actually feel you’re somewhere much more exciting.

The menu is fairly expensive, but the prices are easily justified when your food arrives. After trying a few of the mains (all very tasty), I now have favourites which I order religiously. Smoked beef carpaccio to start, the warm chicken salad as a main, and dessert depends on how I feel on the day but sticky toffee pudding is the usual winner. The restaurant also has an extensive and well designed cocktail menu, with everything you would expect to see plus several more unusual options; you have to try the kajuma! There’s a good choice of spirits, beers, and softs too.

After working in the hospitality industry for several years, poor service is something that really bothers me and will ruin any restaurant experience no matter how good the rest of it has been. No need to panic though – staff have obviously been well trained in all the basics as well as details like the importance of making sure your wine glass is always topped up. Everyone always seems to be enjoying their job too, even when things are obviously hectic, which I think is really important. No one wants a sulking waiter.

The only faults I can find are the fact it’s sometimes a little too busy and so waiting times are slightly longer than ideal, and that it is a bit pricey but as I said this is definitely justifiable considering the quality of what you get. Is Browns a novelty that will soon wear off? I honestly don’t think so…  It’s refreshing to find a more upmarket restaurant in Glasgow which actually delivers what you expect and more after seeing the prices.

The Italian Caffe is situated in the Merchant City in Glasgow and offers a wide range of fantastic cuisine from meats, poultry and seafood to pizzas and pastas in small portions. Therefore when faced with the tough decision between a number of dishes you no longer need to worry as you can squeeze in more than one dish.

When visiting the Italian Caffe as well as being  able to enjoy a range of Italian dishes in the one sitting you also have the choice from over 50 wines to accompany your meal, 28 of which are available by the glass.

For an enjoyable dining experience this Italian restaurant Glasgow is definitely worth a visit. The Italian Caffe allows you to relax with exceptional food and drink right in the heart of the Merchant City and it would be a shame not to give this Italian restaurant a visit.

The Italian Caffe is among the Italian restaurants situated in the Merchant City in Glasgow. However this Italian Restaurant is different
from other Italians through their unique selling point of having their menu consist of Italian tapas.

The Italian Caffe offers a wide range of fantastic cuisine from meats, poultry and seafood to pizzas and pastas in small portions to allow
you to squeeze that extra bit in, as it would be a shame to leave without tasting a wide variety of these dishes.  Customers also have the choice from over 50 wines to choose from with 28 available by the glass to accompany their exquisite Italian cuisine.

The Italian Caffe is a restaurant that customers can go to relax in a busy but unobtrusive atmosphere whilst enjoying a wide range of
Italian dishes and wines. This Italian Restaurant in Glasgow is sure to tickle the taste buds of anyone who visits it.