| Cuisines | Italian |
| Dining style | Casual Dining |
| Phone number | +44 141 553 0880 |
| Website | www.esca-restaurant.co.uk |
| Dress code | Casual Dress |
| Payment options | Visa |
| Location | 27 Chisolm Street, Glasgow, G1 5HA |
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4.2 based on 94 reviews
Esca
| Cuisine type | Italian | |
| Price range | £25 and under | |
| Neighborhood | Merchant City |
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About Esca
Esca has been about fresh and authentic Italian cuisine for thirteen years now. We are proud to have been amongst the first to present genuine, rustic, regional Italian cuisine within Glasgow. Today, our fresh but forward thinking ethos blends modern and traditional Italian food within warm and comfortable surroundings. Coupled with an excellent selection of wine and prosecco it makes for a great experience whatever the occasion.
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Menus
- Breakfast Menu
- Lunch Menu
- A la Carte Menu
- Pre-theatre
- Set Menu (Example)
Main
| Toast + Jam + Butter | £2.50 | |||||||||||
| Home Baking + Tea or Coffee | £3.00 | Ask server for daily selection of baking | ||||||||||
| Scrambled Eggs | Two eggs scrambled over freshly toasted muffins |
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| Pancakes | Stack of fresh pancakes |
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| Rolls | bacon / sausage |
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| Prima Colazione | Full breakfast, served with toast |
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| Eggs Benedict | Two eggs poached on a toasted muffin covered in hollandaise sauce |
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| French Toast | Bread soaked in a mix of seasoned egg then fried on both sides |
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| Omelette | Three eggs cooked and folded |
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On the Side
| Beans | ||
| Hash Brown | ||
| Bacon | ||
| Sausage | ||
| Eggs | ||
| Toast | ||
| Muffin | ||
| Roll |
1st Course
| Lentil Soup | With fresh Italian bloomer | |
| Mozzarella Fritti | Breaded mozzarella with spicy tomato dip | |
| Bruschetta of the Day | See server for todays bruschetta |
2nd Course
| Pollo Pepe | Chicken in peppercorn sauce, fries & salad | |
| Pizza Natale | Turkey, stuffing, cranberry | |
| Dish of the Day | See server for today's Dish | |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | Italian ham & a creamy parmesan sauce | |
| Pizza Margarita | Homemade sauce, mozzarella | |
| Spaghetti Bolognaise | Our own rich meat ragu |
3rd Course
| Profiteroles | Choux pastry, cream and chocolate sauce | |
| Dessert of the Day | See server for today's Dessert | |
| Apple & Toffee Crumble | With vanilla ice cream |
Starters
| Minestrone | £4.00 | Homemade classic with beans and vegetables |
| Zuppa Del Giorno | £4.00 | See served for today's soup |
| Pate Della Cassa | £5.00 | Chicken liver pate with caramelised red onion chutney |
| Insalata Caprese | £6.50 | Buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomato, basil and olive oil |
| Gamberi Fritti | £6.50 | Deep fried king prawns with chilli mayo |
| Cozze | £6.50 | Steamed Shetland mussels, chilli and tomato salsa or White wine and chive broth |
| Calamari Fritti | £6.00 | Crunchy fried squid with chilli mayo |
| Panzerotti | £6.00 | Mini tomato and ham calzone |
| Fried Goat's Cheese | £6.00 | Roast pepper and rocket salad |
| Crab Cakes | £6.50 | With chilli jam |
| Mozzarella Fritti | £4.50 | Breaded and deep fried, spicy tomato dip |
Foccacia & Bruschetta
| Bruschetta Pisello Pesto | £5.50 | Pea pesto and bacon |
| Bruschetta Pomodoro | £4.50 | Fresh tomato, onion, garlic and basil |
| Bruschetta Salumi E Carciofi | £5.50 | Artichoke and salami, drizzled with olive oil |
| Bruschetta Caprino | £5.50 | Goat's cheese and red onion jam |
| Bruschetta Gorgonzola E Noci | £5.50 | Rocket, gorgonzola and walnut |
| Focaccia Marinara | £5.00 | Tomato base, garlic and oregano |
| Focaccia Rosmarino | £4.50 | Olive oil and rosemary |
| Focaccia Pomodoro | £5.50 | Fresh tomato, basil and garlic |
| Focaccia Mozzarella E Aglio | £5.50 | Melted mozzarella and garlic |
Antipasto & Insalata
| Antipasto Italiano | Salami, Parma ham, mozzarella, grilled vegetables bread and olives |
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| Antipasti Caldo | Mixed Rice balls, prawn fritti, calamari fritti, Mozzarella Fritti And garlic bread |
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| Esca Caesar | £9.00 | Grilled chicken, bacon, sundried tomato, croutons and anchovies | ||
| Insalata De Fagioli | £8.00 | Italian bean and goat's cheese with fennel artichoke and olives |
Arancini
| Tomato and Mozzarella | with aioli dip |
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| Chicken and Sundried Tomato | with sweet chilli dip |
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Polpette
| Classic Italian Pork | With Napoli sauce, arrabiata sauce,pesto dressing |
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| Chickpea Aubergine Red Pepper | With Napoli sauce, arrabiata sauce,pesto dressing |
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| Sweet Chilli Chicken | With Napoli sauce, arrabiata sauce,pesto dressing |
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Palle
| Napoli or Arrabiata Sauce | topped with mozzarella | |
| Finished | with hand cut chips and house dressed salad |
Mains
| Pollo Brasato | £13.50 | Braised chicken breast cooked in white wine with tomatoes And rosemary |
| Agnello | £12.50 | Lamb Chops in a rosemary and garlic butter |
| Filleto Pepe | £23.00 | 6oz fillet steak, chargrilled with peppercorn sauce |
| Filleto Marne E Monte | £25.00 | 6oz fillet steak with king prawns, asparagus, crispy onions and Garlic butter sauce |
| Grigliata Mista Di Pesce | £17.50 | Seabass and king prawns, simply grilled |
| Chicken Parmigiana | £11.50 | With sautéed spinach |
| Spigola Al Limone | £12.50 | Seabass, Mash potato and a white wine and lemon cream |
| Bistecca | £19.00 | 8oz Sirloin , simply grilled with homemade onion rings |
| Bistecca Con Peperoni Arrostiti | £19.00 | 8oz Sirloin with balsamic peppers wild rocket and crispy bacon |
| Veal Milanese | £16.50 | Seasoned and breaded served on a bed of spaghetti Napoli |
| Veal Saltimbocca | £18.50 | Marinated in white wine topped with prosciutto ham and sage |
Pizza
| Margarita | £9.50 | Tomato sauce, herbs, mozzarella |
| Salmone Affumicato | £10.50 | Asparagus and smoked salmon, cream sauce |
| Gamberi | £12.50 | King prawns, chilli, fresh tomato |
| Cappricossa | £11.00 | Mushrooms, artichoke, ham, olives topped with egg |
| Rustico | £10.50 | Ham, mushrooms, peppers and onions |
| Mediterranean | £9.50 | Peppers, onion, mushrooms and olives |
| Carbonara Bianca | £10.50 | Bacon, parmesan, garlic butter, cream sauce |
| Formaggio E Noci Bianca | £11.00 | Gorgonzola pistachio pea pesto rocket |
| Norcina Fungo | £10.50 | Roast onion, Italian sausage and wild mushroom |
| Pollo Pepe | £10.50 | Spicy chicken, roast peppers, chilli, bbq sauce, sour cream |
| Broccoli Bianca | £10.00 | Potato, broccoli, artichoke, chilli |
| Prosciutti Spinaci | £11.50 | Parma ham, spinach, rocket, crushed pistachio |
Pasta
| Spaghetti Carbonara | £9.50 | Italian ham, parmesan and a creamy garlic and egg sauce |
| Spaghetti Bolognaise | £9.50 | Our own rich meat ragu |
| Penne Alfredo | £10.50 | Marinated chicken, garlic and peppers with cream and rosemary |
| Spaghetti Pescatora | £13.50 | Scampi, calamari, king prawns, mussels, with a white wine and garlic sauce |
| Spaghetti Gamberoni | £13.50 | King prawns, chilli and cherry tomatoes in a white wine and tomato sauce |
| Spaghetti Amatriciana | £9.50 | Bacon, onions, chilli in a tomato sauce |
| Penne Salmon | £10.50 | Smoked salmon, garlic, lemon fresh cream and a wee hint of vodka |
| Penne Norcina | £10.00 | Italian spiced sausage, onion and chilli in a tomato sauce |
| Penne Campagnola | £9.50 | Courgette, mushrooms, peppers, chickpeas and cherry tomatoes in a creamy tomato sauce |
| Lasagne | £9.50 | Layers of pasta with our rich meat ragu and béchamel sauce |
| Spaghetti Aglio Olio E Peperoncino | £9.50 | Grilled chicken tossed in a garlic and chilli olive oil |
| Penne Pollo | £10.50 | Chicken, bacon and spinach cream sauce |
| Spaghetti Funghi E Gamberi | £12.50 | Olive oil, garlic, sun dried tomato, wild mushroom, king prawns |
| Lasange Vegeteranio | £9.50 | Potato, aubergine and spinach lasagne |
Risotto
| Verde | £10.50 | Asparagus, peas, broccoli, spinach and pesto |
| Salsiccia | £10.50 | Italian sausage and peppers in a tomato sauce |
| Funghi | £10.00 | Wild mushrooms with garlic and parmesan |
| Pollo Pancetta | £10.50 | Chicken, bacon, gorgonzola and peas |
| Risotto Portofino | £10.50 | King Prawns, saffron, cherry tomatoes and cream |
Sides
| Mixed Olives | £3.90 | |
| Garlic Bread | £3.90 | |
| Battered Onion Rings | £3.50 | |
| Seasonal Veg | £3.90 | |
| Hand Cut Chips | £3.90 | |
| Rocket & Parmesan Salad | £4.00 |
Starters
| Zuppa Del Giorno | See served for today's soup | |
| Pate Della Cassa | Chicken liver pate with caramelised red onion chutney | |
| Cozze | Steamed Shetland mussels, chili and tomato salsa | |
| Fried Goat's Cheese | Roast pepper and rocket salad | |
| Bruschetta of the Day | See server for today's choice |
Mains
| Spaghetti Polpette | (vegetarian option available) Our homemade meatballs in a rich tomato ragu | |
| Fish of the Day | See server for todays Choice | |
| Bistecca | 8oz Sirloin, peppercorn sauce, fries and salad; (£4 supplement) | |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | Italian ham, parmesan and a creamy garlic and egg sauce | |
| Dish of the Day | See server for todays choice | |
| Risotto Funghi | Wild mushrooms with garlic and parmesan | |
| Lasagne | (vegetarian option available) Layers of pasta with our rich meat ragu and béchamel sauce | |
| Pizza Mediterranean | Peppers, onion, mushrooms and olives | |
| Pizza Natale | Turkey, stuffing, cranberry |
Desserts
| Tiramisu | Traditional coffee and mascarpone layered sponge | |
| Gelato | Trio of the classics, strawberry, vanilla & chocolate | |
| Dessert of the Day | See your server for today's dessert |
Starters
| Minestrone | Homemade classic with beans and vegetables | |
| Pate Della Cassa | Chicken liver pate with caramelised red onion chutney | |
| Cozze | Steamed Shetland mussels, chili and tomato salsa | |
| Caprese Salad | Buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomato, basil and olive oil | |
| Bruschetta Pisello Pesto | Pea Pesto and Bacon | |
| Gamberi Fritti | Deep fried king prawns with chilli mayo |
Mains
| Risotto Salsiccia | Italian sausage and mixed peppers in a tomato sauce | |
| Penne Arabiatta | Classic spicy tomato pasta dish | |
| Filleto Pepe | (£4 supplement) 6oz fillet steak, chargrilled with peppercorn sauce served with garlic and rosemary potatoes | |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | Italian ham, parmesan and a creamy garlic and egg sauce | |
| Pizza Salmone Affumicato | Asparagus and smoked salmon | |
| Risotto Funghi | Wild mushrooms with garlic and parmesan | |
| Pizza Capricciosa | Mushrooms, artichoke, ham, olives and topped with an egg | |
| Pollo Brasato | Braised chicken breast cooked in a white wine sauce with tomatoes and rosemary |
Desserts
| Tiramisu | Traditional coffee and mascarpone layered sponge | |
| Gelato | Trio of the classics, strawberry, vanilla & chocolate | |
| Sticky Toffee Pudding | Served with toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream | |
| Apple and Toffee Crumble | Served with Cream or Ice Cream |
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