Pulcinella, 167 Hope Street, Glasgow

Pulcinella is a traditional Glaswegian Italian restaurant, filled with knock knacks, images of Italy as well as checked tablecloths. Located in the heart of the city centre it is within easy reach of the West End, Merchant City as well as both Queen Street and Central Railway Stations. Buses stop outside too.

Staff are friendly and prompt. Easily in and out in a hour for lunch here.

There are various deals on offer.

Lunch menu Any 2 Courses – £6.50 / 3 Courses – £7.90

Pre theatre
3 Courses £12.50 / Available 5pm to 7pm

At the moment, until 12th June, there is a deal on for buy one get one free on pizza/pasta courses if you are signed up to their mailing list.

Choices are:-

Pizza

Pizza Margherita (v) – £7.00
Cheese and tomato

Pizza Peperoni – £9.00
Cheese, tomato and spicy italian sausages

Pizza Funghi (v) – £7.50
Cheese, tomato and mushrooms

Pizza Calabrese – £9.50
Cheese, garlic, italian sausages and chilli peppers (no tomatoes)

Pizza Napoletana – £7.50
Tomato, black olives, anchovies and capers (no cheese)

Pizza al Crudo – £9.50
Cheese, tomato and thin slices of parma ham

Pizza Quattro Stagioni – £8.50
Cheese, tomato, mushrooms, artichokes, ham and salami

Pizza Quattro Formaggi (v) – £9.50
Cheese, tomato and a mix of italian cheeses

Pizza Pulcinella – £9.50
Cheese, potato, spicy italian sausage and rosemary (no tomatoes)

Pizza Cabana – £8.00
Cheese, tomato, ham and pineapple

Pizza alla Pescatora – £9.50
Fresh seafood, tomato and garlic (no cheese)

Pizza Tonno – £8.50
Cheese, tuna, tomato and red onion

Pizza Con Pollo e Mais – £8.50
Cheese, tomato, chicken and sweetcorn

Pizza Caprese (v) – £8.50
Cheese, tomato, baby mozzarella and basil

Pizza Rustica – £9.50
Cheese, tomato, salsiccia, pepperoni and zucchini

Pizza Verdure (v) – £9.50
Cheese, tomato, asparagus, roast peppers and zucchini

Pizza Calzone – £9.50
Stuffed pizza envelope with cheese, tomato, mushroom, ham and
pepperoni

Pasta

Spaghetti Pulcinella
Stripes of chicken with peppers, garlic and basil with a touch of chilli

Spaghetti alla Bolognese – £8.90
Spaghetti with tomato, basil and meatballs

Spaghetti Carbonara – £8.90
Spaghetti served with cream, egg, garlic, bacon and parmesan cheese

Spaghetti Napoletana (v) – £8.90
Spaghetti served with tomato sauce, garlic and fresh basil

Spaghetti alla Marinara – £10.50
Spaghetti served with shellfish, garlic, chilli, parsley and tomato

Spaghetti ai Gamberetti – £10.50
Spaghetti with king prawns, chili, white wine and herbs

Spaghetti Mezza Notte (v) – £6.50
Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, chili and parsley

Risotto Vegetariano (v) – £8.90
Arborio rice with mixed vegetables

Risotto di Mare – £10.50
Rice with a selection of seafood

Risotto Funghi – £8.90
Rice served with chicken and mushrooms

Lasagna al Forno – £8.90
Home made meat lasagna

Penne Arrabbiata (v) – £8.90
Penne served with garlic, chili and tomato sauce

Penne Quattro Formaggi (v) – £9.50
Penne served with a mix of four italian cheeses in a creamy sauce

Penne Amatriciana – £8.90
Penne served with onions, smoked bacon, white wine and tomato

Penne Pulcinella (v) – £8.90
Penne served in a creamy mushroom sauce with a touch of tomato

Penne Salsiccia – £8.90
Penne served with italian sausage in a pomodoro sauce

Tagliatelle al Salmone – £8.90
Tagliatelle served with onions, smoked salmon, white wine and cream

Tagliatelle agli Spinaci (v) – £8.90
Tagliatelle served with spinach, pine nuts, parmesan and cream

Col Mustard went for lasagne, piping hot with lots of pasta. A bit of a search for meat and the sauce tasted just like a well known brand of cream of tomato soup ;). However, it was tasty and filling.

Good amount of bacon and tasty carbonara sauce. Creamy tasting but not overly rich.

A cola and soda and lime brought the bill to £12.40.

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