Modern Italian Dining,
Crafted for Sharing
Small Plates. Big Italian Flavours.
Modern Italian dining, designed for sharing in Glasgow and Edinburgh
At Assaggini, we believe the best meals are shared. With restaurants in Glasgow’s West End and Edinburgh’s Rose Street, we offer modern Italian dining inspired by Italy’s tradition of gathering around the table.
Our menu is built around Italian small plates, a relaxed, social way of dining that encourages tasting, sharing and exploring multiple flavours in one meal. From freshly made pasta and stone-baked pizza to smaller dishes designed to be enjoyed together, each plate is crafted using quality ingredients and authentic Italian techniques.
Whether you’re joining us for a casual lunch, after-work drinks or a long evening with friends, Assaggini offers an approachable yet refined Italian experience, warm hospitality, vibrant flavours and food that brings people together.
Assaggini West End, Glasgow
Located in the heart of Glasgow’s West End, Assaggini sits among the area’s distinctive architecture, independent culture and vibrant food scene. Our menu is inspired by the character of the West End itself, thoughtful, creative and relaxed bringing together Italian small plates, fresh pasta and regional classics designed for sharing.
The result is modern Italian dining that feels rooted in its surroundings while staying true to authentic Italian flavour.
Assaggini Rose Steet, Edinburgh
Located just moments from Princes Street, Assaggini Rose Street captures the energy of Edinburgh’s city centre. Inspired by the buzz of Rose Street itself, our menu balances refined Italian flavours with effortless accessibility, perfect for business lunches, pre-theatre dining or relaxed evenings in town. Expect authentic Italian dishes, small plates made for sharing, and a lively atmosphere that mirrors the rhythm of Edinburgh.
In terms of the food, it’s tasty, however pizza portions are tiny, I get they advise on the menu to take two courses but pasta size its decent, therefore adding once slice of pizza would do the work 🙂
Price is very affordable, cocktail price for £5 (subject to offer) just amazing, and these cocktails were delicious!
Staff very friendly. Restaurant offer great choices for vegetarian and pescetarian which is also great. I would add salt on the table as pasta is quite plain so it’s nice to add a bit of salt.
Lastly, going back to the design part I really loved the unique bathroom doors which adds to the final touch.
Order a starter of focaccia bread with olive oil, this turned out to just be plain pizza bread with no olive oil. Absolutely this is not focaccia at all.
Ordered two pastas, two pizzas, all of which tasted nice. No plates were given, had to eat off the small wooden pizza board that came with the tiny pizzas.
Service is really poor, very hard to find someone to order more food, more water, or ask for the check. Absolutely no one comes to check on you after the food is delivered. We spoke to five different people to get the help we needed. We travel to Europe frequently and understand that this is a European way of dining, but this was next level absenteeism.
