Tuesday 30 August 2016

La Lanterna



I'm delighted to revisit one of my first blogs and congratulate everyone at La Lanterna on becoming The Best Italian Restaurant in Scotland.  This is quite a feat because of the quality of the competition.  I am so excited about the future of this section of hospitality in my home town especially because...




So, hidden behind a bus stop in Glasgow there’s wee, hidden gem of a place.  As me and The Mary descended the stairs, in wonderment, we entered what could only be described as, Babbo Natale's Grotto

Now, I do love a twinkly light but this place was sparkling and reminded me of the sun hitting the sea in Marina di Ragusa in Sicily, where Sarah and I went last year. 

The lights excited me so much it affected my vision and I could hardly read the menu!  Then The Mary pointed out that I had no specs on.  

Martina who took care of us was lovely.  

My seat however…

Now, I know I look ok for my age, and I dribble a bit but they sat me in a high chair and I was waiting for La Bella Martina to put my bib on.  Now, the Mary was away from the wains for the night and the look on her face at the thought of feeding me was brilliant.  They did move us very quickly when I spat my dummy out and stamped the terazza.

I then did my usual and went to give the toilets a ‘reccie’!  They were the most beautiful toilets I have ever seen in my whole life and so clean.  I thought I might ask to have my coffee in there but when I suggested this to Martina she said I should wait until they install some fairy lights.  

I think Martina knows me well already.

Oh I nearly forgot...

The food was very good too!

Il miglior cibo italiano ho avuto fuori d'Italia, oltre a quello che faccio nella mia cucina, naturalmente!

Going again on Friday with Mrs O'Hara (if I remember to book)

Winners of The Italian Award for best team 2015!


Mx

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