A warm welcome to Cucina* Ristorante, a Modern Contemporary Italian Style restaurant combined with friendly attentive service, the finest imported Italian ingredients, fantastic value and an atmosphere which makes you feel like one of the family.

Situated at the heart of Balloch, Loch Lomond we invite you to sample our tasty pasta, pizza, steak and fish dishes which are all freshly prepared to order and can be complimented by our fantastic imported Italian wines.

Cucina* can host private parties, intimate tables, family get-togethers and of course any other reason why you might feel like having a great meal with good service, comfortable surroundings and value for money.

We are a relatively new restaurant in our sixth year of business but with the overwhelming repeat custom from our local residents and businesses (now friends) we have now built a very reputable name for Cucina* using the personal touches of Jason, Sinead and all the team at the restaurant.

Please feel free to have a look at our Menus, Photos and Where to find us.

We would be delighted to have you as our guest, you bring yourselves and we will take care of the rest.

Jason, Sinead & the Team @ Cucina*

A family-run Italian restaurant right in the centre of Glasgow, La Lanterna makes you wonder why people bother with pizza chains. Proud to be the oldest such restaurant in Glasgow, having been established over 35 years, the secret to the success seems to be the authenticity. The pasta is home-made in the restaurant’s kitchen and daily specials mean the menu is just as fresh; the seafood specials are hot favourites. While the food is contemporary Italian, the décor is more traditional with bare walls and exposed beams, a low-key approach that keeps the emphasis on the food. There’s a separate bar as well, ideal for a post-dinner cocktail, perfect for relaxing after dessert; the tiramisu needs to be tried.

The timeless elegance of the decor provides an ideal ambience as a meeting place for fun, romance, business or family gatherings.

Open all day, it's ideal for coffee, drinks, snacks, lunches or a full-blown dinner.

For those who are not dining, the stylish bar and garden is ideal for a relaxing drink, choose from the extensive range of wines, beers, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks for children, who are more than welcome.

Massimo's superb extensive menu ranges from home made soup, pizza, pasta through to filet steak and sea bass. A mouthwatering selection of desserts is also available, whether to compliment your meal or just as a treat.

Visit Massimo Bearsden, where every weekend, you can be entertained with live music, making it the perfect place for the complete night out.