Buongiorno is a italian restaurant in Shawlands, Glasgow. Rated 4.5 stars from 384 Google reviews. Known for pizza and pasta you can taste the difference in and staff who actually remember you and care. Best for date night and family dinner. Price range: £10–20.
Rankings updated April 2026
Buongiorno
Quick Verdict
A genuinely local institution that's been doing the same thing well for years. If you're in Shawlands and want Italian food that tastes like it matters, you'll come back.
You want pizza or pasta that tastes like someone's actually cooking it, not a chain formula—or you're after a proper cappuccino and a ciabatta that's made fresh that morning.
About Buongiorno
Family-run Italian restaurant on Pollokshaws Road in Shawlands that's been open long enough to have regulars who've visited for years. They make their own bread and ciabattas in an open kitchen, serve proper coffee, and do pizzas with a crispy crust and customisable toppings. The pasta's fresh, the wine list is decent, and they've got vegan cheese options. It's a cosy, casual spot with outdoor seating where you'll see groups, couples, and solo diners. Staff are consistently described as friendly and accommodating—one regular noted they were sensitive to their mother's needs during visits. Brunch, lunch, and dinner all work here. Reviewers keep comparing it favourably to places people queue for elsewhere, suggesting this is the one locals actually return to rather than the one Instagram told them to visit.
What Stands Out
Pizza and pasta you can taste the difference in
Reviewers consistently praise the quality: 'One of the best pizzas I have experienced', 'the pasta is spot-on', and one customer back from Rome said 'I'm telling you there is no difference' between this and what they'd just eaten in Italy. Fresh ingredients and crispy crust are mentioned multiple times.
Staff who actually remember you and care
Multiple reviewers describe staff as 'friendly and professional', 'extremely friendly', and 'attentive'. One long-term regular noted they've never had a bad experience across years of visits, and another praised how sensitive staff were to their mother's needs during meals.
In-house made bread and proper coffee
Reviewers specifically mention 'ridiculously good ciabattas' and 'fresh dough made in an open kitchen'. Coffee is consistently praised: 'Great coffee', 'tasty', and 'excellent cappuccino' appear across reviews. These aren't throwaway details—they're what people remember.
What Customers Say
Food amazing staff friendly great place I would definitely recommend
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Frequently Asked Questions about Buongiorno
Pizza and pasta are what reviewers come back for—both are made fresh. The ciabattas (available daytime) are specifically praised as 'ridiculously good' with fresh dough made in-house. Coffee's proper too. They'll customise pizza toppings and do vegan cheese if you need it.
Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner. They accept reservations but don't have online booking—call ahead or walk in early (before 12:30 on weekends if you want to avoid a wait).
£10–20. Reviewers describe it as 'very reasonable prices' and 'good prices too', so you're not paying premium for what you get.
Yes. Reviewers mention going with partners, family including children, and groups of friends. The atmosphere's described as 'cosy', 'casual', and having a 'family vibe'. They've got kids' menus and high chairs available.
It's proper—reviewers specifically call it out as 'tasty' and 'as you'd expect from an Italian restaurant'. Worth ordering a cappuccino or espresso after your meal.
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