Scottish chef-proprietor Rosie Healey, formerly of now-closed Alchemilla in Finnieston, as well as London’s Ottolenghi, Padella and Rochelle Canteen, helms the Mediterranean-inspired kitchen at Gloriosa. Here, she whips up dishes defined by rusticity and finesse, such as al dente tubes of paccheri pasta in a rich pork and fennel ragu, topped with olive oil and parmesan. The focaccia, all golden crust and chewy interior, is the most delicious vehicle with which to scoop up the sauce.

Gloriosa, 1321 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8TL; gloriosaglasgow.com. Small plates £6-£10; large plates £16-£25; desserts £5-£14; wines from £29 a bottle

Another next-generation Italian-inspired hit just across the road from the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Gloriosa comes into its own when the sun’s out thanks to its full-length windows. Start with the focaccia, cut from a huge, delightfully springy slab, before creative salads (think smoked haddock with peaches, black olives and marjoram) and fresh pasta (pappardelle with creamy leeks, or spaghetti with sardines, pine nuts, capers and sultanas). Somewhere to while away a Sunday afternoon after a morning’s culture.

What:Another more global, loosely Italian entry, Gloriosa is a restaurant and bar offering independent wines and playful dishes in a relaxed, pared-back space. Creative and inventive dishes here include smoked haddock carpaccio with chilli and broad beans as well as Shetland mackerel with burnt aubergine and grelot onion salsa. Those seeking more well-trodden ground can opt for pappardelle with violet artichoke ragu and parmesan or grilled polenta with creamed spinach pecorino and a poached egg.

With its bright interior, large windows and open kitchen, chef Rosie Healey’s Gloriosa has a warm, sunny energy and a Mediterranean-inspired menu of seasonal sharing dishes. Start with Gloriosa’s acclaimed focaccia and olive oil, then dip into its daily pastas (say, rigatoni with artichoke ragu, mint and pecorino), before exploring dishes as diverse as chickpeas and green peppers in a chilli and coriander seed sauce, or roast chicken with potatoes, aïoli and green salad.

Address: 1321 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8ABTimings: 10 am to 12 amPrice: ££-£££Rating: 4/5. Chef Rosie Healey, who founded Alchemilla and was educated by Ottolenghi, switched from sharing plates to thorough courses when she opened Gloriosa in 2020. Mediterranean cuisine is the source of wholesome dishes like baked fish, tender meat, fresh pasta and risotto, and vegetables so deliciously drenched in olive oil that you could drink them.

If you like to sample wines from small, independent producers, take your taste buds on a tour of Europe, via the wine list at Gloriosa. In winter you can cosy up in a Milano chair at a table beside the wood-burning stove, or take a stool at the curved bar to watch the mixologists at work and get a closer look at the interesting array of bottles. The space is made bright and airy by the huge windows looking out onto Finnieston.

With floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto a homely little pavement terrace, it gives off a seductive Mediterranean vibe on sunny days. This carries through to the menu. Quality local ingredients are combined with a breezy, casual simplicity and lightness of touch that understates the depth of flavour achieved." | Gloriosa

This Finnieston find is the love child of Rosie Healey, an Ottolenghi graduate who went on to make her name by founding the nearby Alchemilla. This is a chef at the top of her game. Occupying the former Firebird space on Argyle Street, Gloriosa has retained all the convivial atmosphere of its predecessor.

I’m a sucker for an atmospheric bar and Gloriosa has that vibe down to a tee. It doesn’t look like much from the outside, but trust me when I say that this place is worth visiting. Just a short walk from Le Petit Cochon, I highly recommend popping here for a quick tipple before dinner.

Pairing wines from small independent makers with Mediterranean sharing food is a winning format at Gloriosa, which also houses a coffee shop, deli, off-licence and florist. Celebrated chef Rosie Healy is at the helm, and the warm atmosphere encourages laid-back lunches and dinners.

Like a shaft of Mediterranean sunlight illuminating the Kelvingrove end of Argyle Street, Gloriosa certainly lives up to its Latin name: ‘I think everything they do is exceptional,’ cheered one fan and others also find… Read more. 1321 Argyle Street, Glasgow , Strathclyde G3 8TL

(1321 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AB) – If a breath of fresh Mediterranean air is just what you need why not check out Gloriosa just 3 minutes away from the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

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