Located within Glasgow’s Arthouse Hotel on Bath Street, Celentano’s marks an exciting new chapter for husband-and-wife team Dean and Anna Parker. Following its move from the city’s East End, the restaurant has retained the ingredient-led philosophy and relaxed hospitality that earned it a devoted following, while expanding into a larger, more ambitious space in the heart of the city centre.
The menu continues to take inspiration from Italian cooking, but with a strong emphasis on Scotland’s exceptional produce and a commitment to sustainability. Chef Dean Parker’s approach is guided by seasonality, low-waste cooking and careful craftsmanship, with much of the offering produced in-house. Fresh pasta, bread, charcuterie, cultured butter and gelato all feature, while open-fire cooking adds an extra layer of depth to many dishes. Fermentation, preservation and nose-to-tail cookery remain central to the kitchen’s ethos, resulting in food that feels both thoughtful and full of flavour.
Many of the dishes that helped establish Celentano’s reputation have made the move to Arthouse, including the smoked cod doughnut with kimchi, seasonally changing agnolotti and the signature malted barley affogato. Alongside these are new creations that take advantage of the larger kitchen and expanded menu, giving returning diners plenty of reasons to revisit.
Anna Parker oversees a drinks programme that mirrors the restaurant’s sustainable approach. Cocktails make inventive use of surplus ingredients from the kitchen, with many liqueurs, vermouths and seasonal additions produced in-house. A concise wine list focuses on organic and biodynamic producers, offering bottles that pair naturally with the food while maintaining the restaurant’s commitment to quality and provenance.
Inside, the restaurant combines contemporary design with the character of the historic building, creating a polished yet welcoming dining room. Warm tones, natural materials and an open kitchen contribute to an atmosphere that feels special without becoming formal.
Combining confident cooking, genuine hospitality and a clear sense of purpose, Celentano’s remains one of Glasgow’s most distinctive restaurants, successfully evolving while staying true to the qualities that first made it such a standout.