The story
Celentano’s was born from a honeymoon in Italy. The owners, whose love for food brought them together, spent two weeks touring the country and returned with a clear vision: a restaurant that celebrates the Italian sense of family, sharing, and celebration. The name itself came from a song they heard on repeat during that trip.
From its original home in Cathedral House – a historic building overlooking Glasgow Cathedral – Celentano’s built a reputation for warm, welcoming Italian-inspired dining. In 2026, it earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand, a recognition awarded for good quality, good value cooking.
At the heart of Celentano’s is a commitment to sustainable, seasonal cooking. Chef Dean focuses on sourcing the best local produce and making the most of it through techniques like fermentation, preserving, and curing. The kitchen operates with a minimal-waste, nose-to-tail attitude, and the team works closely with suppliers who share that mindset.
The result is a menu designed to share, changing regularly with the seasons. Alongside a main menu and a chef’s menu, Sundays bring a roast, and a children’s menu is available too. The drinks menu complements the food, and the restaurant’s own Celentano’s Limoncello and Vermouth are available to buy.
Celentano’s has now closed at Cathedral House and is relocating to Arthouse Glasgow at 129 Bath Street, with a planned reopening in Spring 2026. In the meantime, the team is hosting pop-ups and events – details are shared on their social channels. For anyone with expired vouchers, the website has a dedicated page to address them.
When it reopens, Celentano’s will bring its Bib Gourmand-standard Italian cooking, its sharing ethos, and its relaxed atmosphere to a new part of Glasgow.
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