Bellini

This restaurant has ceased trading.

Bellini

67 Kilmarnock Road, Glasgow, G41 3YR

Telephone 0141 649 6096
Food served Sun–Thurs 11am–10pm; Fri/Sat 11am–11pm.
Pre-theatre times Mon–Sun 4pm–7pm
Average price £6.95 (set lunch); £19 (evening meal)
Pre-theatre price £9.95
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Website belliniristorante.co.uk

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Bellini is a lovely little pocket of Italy in the heart of Shawlands. Almost all the staff are Italian and, beef aside, all produce is from Italy, and with no freezer on the premises, everything is fresh. Thanks to this the restaurant has a faithful clientele in a demanding market, attracted to this cosy wee place, twinkling with fairy lights, reflecting off the wine bottles on the walls. The menu isn't huge but it works (and an early evening option is great value at £9.95 for two courses) – prawns and smoked salmon to start are nicely presented. For mains the pizzas are thin and crispy and there is a good pasta selection. Go for the steak, though, and you won't be disappointed – the Bellini sauce is so creamy you may want to lick the plate clean. Desserts are traditional Italian – the pasteria Napoletana with warm ricotta cheese and candied fruit being light and fragrant. Finish with a shot of limoncello to complete the experience nicely.

High point: Lovely atmosphere
Low point: Could do with more desserts on menu

Number of wines sold by the glass: 7
Private dining: Up to 30 covers
Provides: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Pre-theatre menu, Outdoor tables, Live music, Free wi-fi
Music on stereo: Italian and International pop
Capacity: 55
Largest group: 30
Open since: October 2010
House wine: £14.95 per bottle

Comments & ratings

7. Simone – 28 Aug 2012, 4:25pm Bellini Report: I'm an Italian guy just arrived in Glasgow to visit some friends. They took me out for dinner and we went to Bellini Restaurant, Shawlands.
The food was amazing and the staff very wellcoming and friendly. I felt like in my own country!!
I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a unique experience for the palate, i'll return for sure!!
5 stars!!

6. moira janes – 17 Jul 2012, 6:39pm Report: i booked table to visit bellini was on first instance concerned abaut a few bad rewiew. food wasnt great and waiters need learn good manners.as they were quite grumpy and rude. the only good thinks was that we not come back. avoid this place. disgraceful... many other restaurant araund....to choice.

5. Jellytot – 26 Jun 2012, 8:14pm Bellini Report: Visited Bellini's this week as part of a party of 16. It was booked well in advance so they knew we were coming. Staff could have been a lot friendlier, no one smiled (throughout the evening) or even welcomed us, we where just shown to our table. A few had starters and then it took over one and a half hours for the man course to be served. We were then asked if anyone wanted coffee, no offer of desert, it was 21.30 by this time so they were obviously wanting to clear up. A couple of us had desert after having to ask what was on the menu. Food wasn't bad, however pizzas were a bit on the thick side... Would I go there again... no I don't think so, there are many more restaurants in Shawlands that offer friendlier service.

4. johnb – 29 May 2012, 4:11pm Report: Well, yet again another really nice meal. I am not one for going through what we all had to eat, but Pizza was GOOOOD, it was all nice. Ate last night (28.05) party of four, nice wine and nice food and really nice time. Again the Lemocello went down well. Oh and La Bistecca...mmmmmm

3. Rachelxo – 4 Mar 2012, 8:40pm Bellini Report: I have been to a few restaurants in Shawlands, but I recently visited Bellini. At first I thought the place was nice, until the waiters came over. They were quite rude, grumpy and very keen to take your plates away the second you finish, without caring whether you enjoyed your meal or not. They did not like the fact I wanted tap water, and did not want to spend more money on mineral water. The food itself was your typical Italian, not the best I've ever had. They have a evening dinner menu, which offers two courses for £9.95. Although, they don't mention that there is an extra charge for some of the dishes. When the bill came, there was another extra charge which we were not informed about, so it added up to more than we expected. Overall, I would definetly not go back, and I especially think the workers need to learn manners.

2. johnb – 9 Dec 2011, 5:26pm Report

Nice food, nice wine, nice staff!!! and not too expensive, all that has to be said really. I had a very nice meal with my wife in here recently and followed by a wonderfull Lemoncello..it was needed.

We will be back

1. Ronald – 3 Jul 2011, 8:41pm Report: Went for dinner on a Tuesday night. Although the restaurant was quite quiet, the food was very nice good quality Italian food. Would definitely go again

Average rating 2.5/5 from 3 reviews of Bellini.

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