Malocchio has fast become a favourite fixture on Ingram Street, drawing in plenty of well-deserved attention from the city’s food scene. We recently headed along to put version 2.2 of their contemporary small-plates menu to the test for a full evening dinner.
The Visit
Having previously stopped by Malocchio for a quick lunch, we were eager to see how the experience was a little later in the day. Situated in a massive, beautifully designed space in the heart of the Merchant City, the restaurant was absolutely buzzing when we arrived.
The service was excellent from start to finish. Despite how busy the dining room was, our servers were incredibly attentive, checking in on us multiple times throughout the night to ensure we were completely happy with our meal. The team recommends ordering 2–3 small plates per person, designed to arrive fresh at the table as soon as they are ready. To get a true taste of menu version 2.2, we decided to choose a dish from every section.
We kicked things off with a pint of Moretti, a crisp bottle of Pinot Grigio, some sourdough bread, and their signature trio of dips. This proved to be the ideal way to start, as the fresh bread and flavourful dips arrived first to nibble on while the rest of our order followed in incredibly quick succession. Next up was the honey-glazed roasted carrots from the cicchetti section-and frankly, I’ve never tasted a carrot like it. They were absolutely stunning.
From the fresh pasta selection, we ordered the nduja sausage pasta, which was beautifully rich and offered the perfect kick of spice, alongside an extra helping of their incredible fresh ravioli. We also couldn’t resist a selection from the pizzette menu, opting for the fried pizzette. It was unbelievably light and fluffy, boasting a batter-like texture that was entirely delicious. To finish, we indulged our sweet tooth. My partner went for the equally stunning baked New York cheesecake, while I opted for the “make your own” bespoke sundae-loaded with marshmallow, Flake, crushed meringue, and salted caramel sauce, it was honestly out of this world.
We thoroughly enjoyed Malocchio from start to finish. The service was excellent, the food was absolutely delicious, and menu 2.2 completely delivers on its promise of fresh, authentic Italian cuisine. The restaurant is huge inside, radiating good vibes and a lively atmosphere that perfectly captures a great night out in the city center. It was busy for a reason, and we can definitely see why it has captured Glasgow’s attention. We will definitely be back, and we thoroughly recommend you check it out if you haven’t been.
The Basics
