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.