A new Italian restaurant in Glasgow has revealed its opening date – and menu.
Malocchio will take over the old Mediterraneo site on Ingram Street, starting September 18.
Promising “a new take on a cuisine built on classic favourites”, the city centre site will serve sensational food served in a stunning space.
Owner Romano Perella, who also runs the much-loved Amore just down the street, is thrilled about the new venture.
He said: “We’re really excited to finally show people what we have been working on for so long – this is a big moment for the team as we get to show off our menu.
“It’s a different concept – it’s not Italian tapas, it’s not conventional, rigidly-defined courses.
“It’s really whatever you want it to be, that’s the beauty of the Malocchio idea.
“It’s pretty much three-quarter-sized portions we call sharing plates – each dish is more than a sample, more than tapas, but not a full-size main meal.
“So you get to try different dishes in the same meal, and there’s enough that you can let your companions try your favourites too.”
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The team behind the new spot hopes to create a welcoming and relaxed environment but for walk-ins and bookings.
Mr Perella added: “In terms of the menu itself, we have our small plates which are for the table – things like olives, bread, little morsels to share out and enjoy.
“The pasta dishes are the heart and soul of the restaurant, everything is freshly made in-house and we have a range of shapes, sizes and styles – some very well-known, some less so.
“That has all been very carefully considered to ensure the perfect dish every time, the right pasta to go with each sauce, consistency, subtlety or impact and so on.
“We have some great additional options like chicken milanese, flat iron steak and aubergine parmigiana if you want a more substantial dish.
“And the signature pizzettes are really special – I think people are going to love them. If you’re the kind of person who wants a pizza but also wants to try a range of dishes, you’ll love Malocchio.”
Dining and Cooking