Open since 1970, La Lanterna is Glasgow’s oldest family-run Italian restaurant, and is firmly established as one of the city`s premier destinations for authentic Italian cuisine. This basement restaurant is situated in Hope Street, just across from Central Station, making La Lanterna perfect for out-of-town customers travelling to Glasgow by train. The interior is modelled on an Italian courtyard, with dark wooden beams and warm colours offering plenty of rustic charm. In culinary terms, La Lanterna is as authentically Italian an experience as you’ll find anywhere in the city, with the richly diverse menu featuring a wonderful range of regional delicacies from all over Italy. The risottos in particular are the stuff of legend, but there’s no secret to the quality of the food, or to La Lanterna’s ongoing success; there’s a firm focus on fresh, quality produce. The laid back atmosphere and fantastic food make La Lanterna one of Glasgow`s most endearing restaurants, and with a two course pre-theatre menu at £10.95 and a wonderful lunch menu at £9.50, diners can expect quality food at a reasonable price.