The Italian Caffe and Enoteca

The Italian Caffe is the first of its kind to reach Glasgow. This enoteca is a place to come and taste fine wine by the glass accompanied by mangiare al forno - food straight from the oven. And it's right in the heart of the Merchant City.

Although this merchant city restaurant in Glasgow is run by the same people that own the Italian Kitchen, the Italian Caffe has a much different feel and purpose. However its underlying ethos is the same - fine, fresh food and superb wines in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Although Glasgow is known for its superb variety of restaurants, the Italian Caffe and Enoteca is more is less about just coming to eat and more about socialising and relaxing while indulging in some of the finest Italian food and wines from all over the country. This is what Enoteca stands for. The word itself is derived from the tavernae vinariae of classical Rome. In these places, Romans would stop to enjoy a glass of wine and mingle with other citizens. While wanting to recreate this relaxed and friendly atmosphere but with slightly more modern and up market surroundings. There are over 50 wines to choose from, 28 of which are available by the glass, accompanied by small plates, piccolo piatti, of great Italian food that has created a haven for lovers of Italian restaurants.

The Italian Caffe is unlike any other restaurant, where people are encouraged to take their time, to soak in the atmosphere and to treat it like a home from home. It has been created to give people a place to come and relax in a busy but unobtrusive atmosphere, making it have a real caffe society. But we can only say so much. It's our customers who make our enoteca restaurant a success - a group of people as varied as our wine list. People who want to enjoy a good glass of wine, fine food and good company. That's what makes our enoteca.

There had been a massive gap in Glasgow's burgeoning bar and restaurant scene that the Italian Caffe is able to fill. Where can someone go who wants to enjoy a varied selection of good wine without paying a fortune for a bottle? This Italian restaurant in Glasgow is the answer.

If you want to find out more about this restaurant in Glasgow, visit the Italian Caffe and Enoteca website at http://www.theitaliancaffe.co.uk