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Battlefield Rest

38 reviews

55 Battlefield Road, G42 9JL

South Side, Glasgow

Cuisine: Italian, Seafood, Pizza

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About Battlefield Rest

Food: 5

Ambience: 5

Service: 5

Value: 5

So good I am going back tomorrow!

Despite the restaurant being very busy with people enjoying Christmas lunch with friends and family the food and service we received were fantastic. Everyone at my table thoroughly enjoyed the experience and look forward to coming back. Well done to all the hardworking staff.

ADRIENNE MCKENZIE - dined in restaurant 14/12/2019
Food: 5

Ambience: 5

Service: 5

Value: 5

Lovely restaurant

Great food and friendly service. Would definitely recommend.

Marie McLaughlin - dined in restaurant 14/12/2019

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Italian trattoria by Hampden Park

Originally a tram station and dating back to 1915, Battlefield Rest is now a popular, family-run Italian restaurant on Battlefield Road. A B-listed building on a traffic island, its unique looks and interior have long endeared it to local residents and it is fair to say that it is something of a local landmark. Well loved, it is the sort of welcoming and familiar Italian bistro that every neighbourhood should have.

Scots Italian menu

The menus at Battlefield Rest are a comforting mix of Italian recipes and Scottish produce. From the lunch and pre-theatre menus to the a la carte, there is a wide range of classic Italian dishes along with lots of Caledonian flourishes. Typical examples include the haggis cannelloni, the Arbroath smokie crepe and the salad made with Stornoway black pudding.

More traditional Italian options include the selection of bruschetta, the pizza, risotto, the pork Milanese and pasta such as the spaghetti carbonara, lasagne and the nettle papardelle with asparagus. Seafood choices include hake on a squid ink linguine and a hearty stew made with mussels, salmon, cod calamari and clams.

Mount Florida transport and attractions

Battlefield Rest is on Battlefield Road in Glasgow’s Southside. Mount Florida is the nearest train station and there is limited on-street parking. Local attractions include Hampden Park and Queen’s Park.

Menus for Battlefield Rest

Starters

Minestrone (v) or soup of the day £4.10
freshly made served with Italian bread

NEW Scottish platter £6.90
haggis polpette, smoked mackarel pate and crostini with spiced tomato chutney topped with black crowdie cheese

Antipasti meat or vegetarian (v) £6.90
a selection of DOP Italian meats, roasted pepper, parmesan, balsamic onions and bocconcini mozzarella, goats cheese nest and Italian bread

Antipasti for 2 £12.90
a selection of Italian DOP meats, mixed tomatoes, olives, balsamic onions and bocconcini mozzarella, goats cheese nest and Italian bread

NEW Crepes piemontese (v) £5.90
filled with spinach, ricotta, roast pepper, sun dried tomatoes. Topped with a rich tomato sauce. Served with olive and tomato crostini

Bubbling pot gambizo £6.90
king prawns, chorizo, rosemary, chilli and garlic. Served with mixed leaves and homemade focaccia

Bubbling pot salciccia £5.90
hot Italian sausage and fresh tomato served with homemade focaccia

Crostini funghi (v) £5.50
sauteed wild mushrooms, spinach and tarragon, white wine and cream sauce, served on toasted bread

Crostini goats cheese (v) £5.50
warm goats cheese with roasted peppers, apple, celery, walnut and caramelised onions. Served on toasted Italian bread

Prawns and smoked salmon £5.90
prawns, sour cream, smoked salmon, fresh asparagus and warm roasted pear

Pate of chicken livers and ground pork £4.90
served with red currant and port reduction and oatcakes

NEW Arbroath smokie crepe £5.90
with smoked haddock, cabbage and creamy white sauce

NEW Asparagi di parma £6.90
prosciutto di parma DOP wrapped grilled asparagus, parmigiano reggiano shavings and truffle honey dressing

Main courses

Stornoway black pudding salad Small £5.90 Large £9.90
mixed leaves with crispy bacon, croutons, Stornoway black pudding and soft boil quail egg, finished with a French dressing

NEW Salad zingaro Small £6.90 Large £10.90
oven roast strips of chicken, chorizo, king prawns and roast peppers. Served on a bed of mixed leaves and crunchy red onion

Caesar salad of your choice Small £5.90 Large £.9.90
traditional Caesar salad with strips of grilled chicken and bacon or smoked salmon and prawns with bakes croutons and low fat dressing

Prawns and smoked salmon salad Small £5.90 Large £9.90
mixed leaves, baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes and low fat wasabi yogurt dressing

Mixed salad Small £4.50 Large £6.50

Breads

Schiacciata (v) Small £4.90 Large £6.90
home baked thin bread brushed with olive oil and herbs

NEW Schiacciata caprese Small £6.50 Large £9.50
thin baked dough with tomatoes, bocconcini mozzarella, parmaham and fresh rocket

Schiacciata contadina Small £6.50 Large £9.50
home baked thin bread brushed with olive oil, with caramelised sweet red onions, mixed olives, Italian spicy sausage and parmesan shavings

Schiacciata monferrato (v) Small £5.50 Large £8.50
home baked thin bread brushed with olive oil, with caramelised sweet red onions and mixed olives

Bruschettas

Bruschetta (v) £4.10
hot Italian garlic bread topped with fresh cherry tomatoes and chopped basil

Cheese bruschetta (v) £4.50
hot Italian garlic bread topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, red onion and cheese

NEW Bruschetta alba £4.90
toasted garlic bread with chicken livers, caramelised onion, tomato and spinach. Finished with our honey and whisky syrup

Crab Bruschetta £5.50
toasted Italian bread rubbed with garlic, topped with crab meat, cherry tomatoes, spinach, chilli and lemon

Garlic bread - £3.50
Garlic bread with mozzarella - £4.10
The bread basket - £3.50
Bowl of mix olives - £3.50

Starters

Minestrone (v)
freshly made, served with Italian bread

Zuppa del giorno
soup of the day, served with Italian bread

NEW Arancini
Sauteed med vegetables and arborio rice, flavoured with cumin, turmeric and coriander, bread crumbed and fried. Served with a cucumber yogurt.

NEW Antipasto
a selection of DOP Italian meats, mixed tomatoes, olives, balsamic onions, Italian cheese and roasted veg

Fish pate
smoked salmon and mackerel pate, served with mixed leaves, oatcakes and horseradish dressing

NEW Bruschetta verdura (v)
hot Italian garlic bread topped with roasted peppers, courgettes, cherry tomatoes and corriander

NEW Schiacciata Salciccia
home baked thin bread brushed with olive oil paste, topped with caramelised onions, sun blushed tomatoes, salciccia and pecorino cheese

Crostino marconi
toasted Italian bread with homemade bolognese sauce, topped with cheddar, mozzarella and chilli

Pate of chicken livers and ground pork
served with apple, pear and cinnamon chutney, with toasted Italian bread

Haggis polpette
haggis and caramelised onions, rolled in breadcrumbs and fried. Served on a rocket and parmesan salad, with whisky syrup.

Calamari fritti
pieces of calamari coated in flour and fried. Served with chilli mayonnaise and salad

NEW Mussels stew
with cream, onions, garlic, spinach and white wine, served with bread

Main courses

NEW Wild mushroom barley risotto (v)
with wild mushroom, cooked in vegetable stock, topped with rocket and parmesan shavings

Lasagna traditional
with bechamel, bolognese and Napoli sauce

NEW Gnocchi al finocchio (v)
tossed in a creamy wild fennel and almond sauce

Spaghetti meatballs
homemade meatballs with fresh tomato, chilli, garlic and Napoli sauce

Cannelloni Haggis
home produced with sweet caramelised red onions, finished with bechamel sauce topped with parmesan

Chicken scozzeso
pan fried chicken breast, set on Stornoway black pudding with whisky and cream sauce. Served with vegetables and potatoes

NEW Salad zingaro
oven roast strips of chicken, chorizo, king prawns and roast peppers. Served on a bed of mixed leaves and crunchy red onion

Pork Milanese
pork fillet coated in bread crumbs, pan fried and served with spaghetti arrabiata

Lamb cartagine
tender pieces of lamb, infused with paprika, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, garlic, chilli, tomatoes, carrots and potatoes. Topped with puff pastry

Haddock goujons
strips of fresh haddock coated in bread crumbs and fried, served with salad, crispy potatoes and dill mayonnaise

NEW Sea food alla pasta nera
mussels, salmon, calamari,smoked haddock, prawns poached on a rich tomato sauce served with pasta nera

Pulled pork pizza
BBQ sauce, roasted peppers, chilli, shredded pork and mozzarella cheese

NEW Pizza calzone artisan
Italian pizza made with chickpea flour and filled with ox cheek, roasted peppers and Stornoway black pudding

Desserts

Tiramisu
Italian dessert. It is made of ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of egg yolks and mascarpone cheese, and flavoured with liqueur and cocoa

NEW Apple & berry crumble
apples, berries, cinnamon, butter, rolled oats, sugar and flour. Served cold or hot with cream or ice cream

NEW White & dark chocolate torte
served with vanilla ice cream and shortbread biscuit

Mix ice cream (2 scoops)
vanilla ice cream and sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce and whipped cream

Dessert of the day
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