What to order at La Lanterna

Must order
A classic veal dish or the fresh seafood pasta, cooked the old-school way.
Editor tip
There is a second, larger La Lanterna on West Regent Street; this Hope Street original is the intimate one.
CuisineItalian
Price£££
NeighborhoodCity Centre
HoursMon-Fri 12:00-14:30, 17:30-22:30; Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun closed
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Taste A classic veal dish or the fresh seafood pasta, cooked the old-school way. with a local in Glasgow

Glasgow: Walking Food Tour with a local★ 4.5 (10)

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Glasgow: Walking Food Tour with a local

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Location

Address: 35 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 6AE

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