Glasgow’s best delis

With famous fans like Nigella Lawson, Fred Sirieix and Denise Van Outen, Eusebi is one of the foremost delis in the city. Fancy some pasta made from scratch and sourdough pizza exactly like they make in Rome? This is the place for you. And DIY kits mean you can enjoy the Eusebi fare at home, or in-house, without having to lift a finger.

The family who owns the establishment have an offsite bakery in the East End (their former cafe), in which their cakes and bread are produced and delivered fresh each day. Plus you’ll find ethically sourced shellfish and meat and a seasonally changing menu. Pick up a ready-prepared meal, suitable for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The venue is independently owned, with Giovanna Eusebi at the helm.

This event space (which hosts Wild Cabaret) moonlights as a cafe and deli by day, from Wednesday to Sunday up until 4 pm. It’s a new arrival, having launched at the end of 2022, under the leadership of Christiana Kelly. An upmarket spot to sit in or grab and go, it specialises in brunch items, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Sink your teeth into a filling bacon and egg bun, with chilli and chive folded egg, kimchi and aioli. Or go all out with a full plant-based breakfast of potato cake, miso mushrooms, tarragon tomatoes, hash browns, gauc, wilted spinach, beans, toast, tofu scramble and spring onion.

Established in 1982, this place is a veteran of the city’s foodie scene. Celino’s is family-owned (you can spot photos of the clan on the walls of the restaurant) and operates under a “tutto per tutti” philosophy (meaning there’s something on the menu and under the counter, for everyone). 

Customers can order goods from Celino’s online, pop in to shop, or book a table and experience the range along with warm service. The deli sells finish-in-the-oven pizza, reheat-to-eat dishes, fish and seafood, arancini, charcuterie, cakes, desserts, fresh pasta, sauces, bread and rolls from the oven, artisan cheese, salad, roasted vegetables, milk, butter, eggs, homemade soup, olives, pate and Italian sausages. There’s also a pantry of dried goods, tins, snacks, jars and bottles both soft and strong. 

Another Italian deli, this one is a packed treasure trove of goods, with a smattering of tables for those wishing to eat in. Piero Sarti is the owner and oversees the day-to-day running of the establishment. The cake range is refreshed each morning, plus there are Prosciutto, Mortadella, Pancetta, Guanciale and Lardo cured meats, cheeses, paninis and award-winning Caffe New York (from Pistoia, Italy) coffee paired with organic Mossgiel milk.

There’s also a huge supply of authentic boxed sweet treats, biscuits, sauces and tapenades, imported from the continent. Seasonal products, like Colomba for Easter and panettone for Christmas, become available at relevant points throughout the year. Found on Giffnock’s foodie strip (you can also grab a table outside to watch the world go by), Pane E Vino is a key part of the local community and has many loyal regulars.

Shawlands is a dream for lovers of cafe culture, good food and quirky little venues. Likened to parts of New York, it has a bohemian and multicultural vibe. And it’s here you’ll find Deli Zola, a licensed bistro with indoor and outdoor seating, that’s dog friendly. Pop in for a few bottles of wine and punnets of olives, or time your visit for one of Zola’s regular jazz nights and soak in the smooth sounds alongside a smooth rich coffee and some French tab nabs. You may recognise the cafe from a BBC comedy show, when it was used as a filming location.