Small Plates Menu

Available From Sunday -Thursday all day

10% service charge will be added to tables of six or more

Small dishes designed to share. As they are prepared in different areas of the kitchen all dishes may not arrive at the same time

ALLERGENS: We strive to create a menu with as few allergens present as possibie. Every effort is
made we minimize the risk, but if you have a food allergy or food intolerance and wish to know more
about our ingredients, please ask a member or staff. Thank you

Gluten-free pasta is available upon request and we are happy to accommodate any specific dietary requirement.

Nostri Assaggini

All our food is made for sharing, feel free to order 3 to 4 dishes per person or lots to share with friends.

(V) Arancini Arrabbiata £5.95

Crispy fried balls of rice with sweet pepper & mozzarella with chilli dip

(V) Panzerotto Bianco & Rosso £5.95

Crispy fried mini calzones filled with mozzarella and tomato

(V) Gnocchetti Al Formaggi £5.95

Crispy potato dumplings tossed in creamy cheese sauce with Gorgonzola

Cozze Alla Diavola £5.95

Mussels cooked in white wine with chilli and garlic served with Garlic crouton

(V) Tris Di Ravioli £5.95

Spinach and ricotta, roasted pepper, goat’s cheese, aubergine & scamorza

Gamberoni in Tempura £5.95

Crispy fried king prawns in a crispy batter with sweet chilli dip

Calamari Fritti £5.95

Crispy fried calamari with garlic mayonnaise

Polpette Della Nonna £5.50

Beef meatballs in a tomato sauce

(V) Insalata Tricolore £4.95

Mixed leaves, tomatoes, red onions & mozzarella

Salmone Marinato Con Olio E Limone £5.95

Marinated salmon lemon olive oil & capers

Pollo Al Pepe £5.95

Chicken goujons served with peppercorn sauce

Salsiccia E Fagioli £5.95

Tuscan sausage & borlotti bean casserole

Croccantini Di Merluzzo £5.95

Crispy friend cod with salsa brava

(V) Polenta Fries £4.95

Deep fried polenta fries with chilli mayonnaise

(V) Verdure Fritte £5.50

Crispy fried courgette, stem broccoli & onion rings served with garlic mayonnaise

(V) Mozzarella in Carozza £5.95

Deep-fried Mozzarella sticks with spicy tomato dip

Gamberoni Alla Sicilia £5.95

Grilled king prawns with lemon & sweet chilli served with Garlic crouton

(V)  Mixed Olives £3.50

(V) Homemade Rosemary Foccacia £3.50

LOCATION

La Lanterna West End
447 Great Western Road
Glasgow
G12 8HH
T: 0141 334 0686
lalanternawestend@btconnect.com

FOOD SERVED

Sun-Thurs:
12 noon - 9:30pm
Friday & Saturday:
12 noon - 10pm

Among the best risottos you’ll try in Glasgow

Hidden in plain sight on one of Glasgow’s busiest streets, many would walk past this Italian institution situated right opposite Central Station. The warm and unpretentious setting, together with a few glamorous touches, invites diners to indulge themselves, and with the arrival of the table nibbles you know you’re in good hands – the house-made focaccia is so moreish it would satisfy as a starter by itself. Aged prosciutto and ‘seasonal fruit’ is beautifully presented as a parcel of the freshest mixed berries, rich in colour, enveloped in a bed of the finest, thickly sliced prosciutto ham. It’s a simple but mouthwateringly sweet and salty delight – testament to the quality of their ingredients. Risotto mari e monti is among the best risottos you’ll try in Glasgow. A 50-50 ratio of rice to seafood is skilfully combined so all the textures are spot on, with enormous prawns, just pink, and generous chunks of monkfish coated in silky, al dente arborio rice, which is equally delicious (with stock tasting like the kitchen are making use of the prawn shells). Despite the portion being generous, you’ll be sorry to take the last mouthful.

- The List Eating and Drinking Guide 2017

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La Lanterna’s Á la carte menu is extensive. Be prepared to pour over the menu for ages, deciding what you’ll have. Phill chose the Calamari to start and this was served with garlic mayonnaise and a leafy salad. I opted for the soup of the day which was roast tomato and pepper. Both of us thoroughly enjoyed our starters and we didn’t have to wait long for them to be brought out. I deliberately went for something light and I liked that the soup was textured and looked suitably rustic.

Phill ordered the veal ravioli for his main course whilst I had the pancetta risotto. Phill’s veal and ravioli was cooked to perfection and he loved the wild mushroom sauce. My risotto was delicious, with plenty of ham, pea and mushroom throughout.

As we perused the dessert menu Phill finished the last of his red wine which the restaurant manager selected especially for him. Phill loved the taste so much he asked for the name of it to be written down. It was called Gran Maestro Puglia and the waiter who poured the wine explained in detail about its taste and how it was from his region of Italy. A nice touch.

Phill ordered the chocolate torte and I the tiramisu. The tiramisu is a La Lanterna staple and the recipe is 39 years old. It was beautifully creamy. La Lanterna is a homely feeling restaurant, they serve well-cooked, fuss-free Italian food.

- Ruth, Willow Lane Blog