Sugo Pasta, Mitchell Street

The idea

Sugo was launched by Glasgow's Paesano team as a pasta counterpart to their pizzerias, with an emphasis on regional Italian dishes. The menu is deliberately tight: around ten pasta dishes, a few sides and desserts, plus seasonal specials. A second Sugo now runs on Cresswell Lane in the West End. Expect classic shapes and sauces from different Italian regions rather than a long, heavy menu.

The room

It occupies part of the former Herald building, a listed Charles Rennie Mackintosh design of 1895, and the interior is industrial, with polished concrete, communal tables and a large open kitchen at the back. It is a big, lively space with around 220 covers, so expect buzz rather than hush.

Planning a visit

Sugo works on a walk-in basis, which suits a quick pre-theatre plate or a lunch break from Buchanan Street shopping. The Lighthouse, Scotland's centre for architecture and design, is in the same building complex, so the two make an easy pairing. Arriving early in the evening, or at lunch, gives you the best chance of a table without a wait. Larger groups should check the website for current advice before setting out.

Highlights

• Pasta made by hand on site every day
• From the team behind Paesano pizza
• Open kitchen where you can watch the pasta being made
• In the Mackintosh-designed former Herald building
• Second branch on Cresswell Lane in the West End

Good to know

• Walk-in rather than booking-led; expect to queue at busy times.
• An allergens guide is published on the website.

Frequently asked questions