Raffaelle's Italian Kitchen and Bar

From Roman roads to the Jacuzzi, Italians have brought many great inventions into the world.

We would swap them all for a plate of pasta at its peak or a perfect pizza.

Pay homage to the genius of Italian cooking with today’s Big Deal on a two course meal for two at Raffaelle’s Italian Kitchen and Bar.

Valid from early January until early March, this offer is a great winter warmer and would also make a tasty treat for anyone who enjoys great Italian food.

Chic interior

Opened in 2015, Raffaelle’s offers Bearsden and Milngavie diners a traditional taste of the old country.

Mixing sleek, contemporary design with the occasional rustic feature – check the antler light fittings – Raffaelle’s is an appealing spot for a bite to eat.

Italian classics

Available seven days week, the offer is for two people to each have a starter and main course from the 5pm Big Deal menu below.

Option two adds a chilled glass of Prosecco for each diner.

Starters

Minestrone soup with freshly baked Italian bread made in-house

Bruschetta with garlic, topped with tomatoes &basil, drizzled with olive oil & balsamic

Italian meatballs cooked in a Napoli sauce, served with garlic bread

Baked pizza bread with sea salt, rosemary & a pesto dip

Lightly fried breaded sticks of creamy mozzarella served with a tomato dip

Risotto balls filled with tomato, smoked mozzarella cheese & mushroom served with an arrabbiata dip

Mains

Linguine with vine cherry tomatoes, basil, anchovies, capers, olives; all finished with lemon zest & extra virgin olive oil

Pizza pepperoni – tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni

Hot and spicy tomato and basil arrabbiata

Risotto with porcini mushrooms, finished with chives and drizzled with white truffle oil

Raffaelle’s traditional lasagne

West Coast mussels cooked in tomato, garlic & white wine, served with garlic bread

Happy diners

Raffaelle’s has impressed many in Bearsden. These are excerpts from recent 5pm Dining customers:

‘I will definitely be returning to this restaurant. I had the chorizo pasta and my friend had the ragu. Both were delicious. The sauces were well made and very tasty. The menu was not extensive which I like because it means there is not a great deal prepared days in advance!’ Rating 4.25/5

‘Delicious food and nicely presented. Very good service.’ 4.75/5

Raffaelle’s also has many admirers on its Facebook page:

‘I’ve been here several times and I’m so impressed with how this family-run business has changed Bearsden. In the past there have been very few restaurants in Bearsden. At Raffaelle’s, the food is excellent… the staff are courteous, friendly and professional. You can tell they take pride in what they do. A true Italian restaurant with atmosphere and charm.’

Lunch with a friend, dinner with a lover

If you have yet to visit Raffaelle’s, this Big Deal is a fantastic introduction to the Bearsden Italian.

And, if you are regular visitor, it is a great excuse to go again.

Ideal for lunch with a friend and perfect for those evenings when you just can’t face the stove, this Big Deal on a main course for two is an easy way to enjoy Italian food at Raffaelle’s Italian Kitchen and Bar.

Of course, it would also be ideal for a low key date night.

Backed by The 5pm Promise