ESCA & Chisholm 27

There is a school of thought that says the Italians invented the banking system.

But only a fool would count that against them when they also came up with the pizza and perfected pasta.

Experience the genius of Italian cooking with today’s Big Deal at the ever popular ESCA restaurant on Chisholm Street in the Merchant City.

Freshly prepared

A cosy, candle-lit space, ESCA has been making its customers very happy since 1999 and they know exactly what sort of dishes make their customers smile.

Freshly prepared on the premises each day, their dishes showcase genuine, rustic and regional Italian cuisine.

Antipasti and more

This Big Deal is for two people to enjoy an antipasti sharing platter of Italian cheese, charcuterie and roasted vegetables to start followed by one of the main courses listed below for each diner.

Split between two, pudding is a trio of desserts or a sharing sundae.

Mains include the pollo brasato (chicken breast cooked in a white wine & tomato sauce served with fries and salad), the pizza norcina fungo (topped with Italian sausage, roast onion & mushrooms) and the spigola al lemone (seabass served with a lemon and white wine sauce & mashed potato).

There is also the option to add a drink for each diner on option two, choose from a 175ml glass of house red, white, rose, bottle of Peroni or Budweiser each.

This offer is available seven days a week.

Happy diners

ESCA is a firm favourite with 5pm users, gaining a high rating of 4.3/5 and glowing reviews, including these recent contributions:

‘We booked very last minute and we are so glad we tried this place. It is a very cosy restaurant and loved the candles in wine bottles on the table. The staff were very helpful and not in your face all time. The food was outstanding, we had antipasti to start followed by risotto with goats cheese and it was the best risotto I have had. We will defo be returning here – wonderful place..’ Rating 5/5

‘Excellent as always. Been to Esca a number of times now and have never been disappointed. We were greeted by a young friendly waitress and shown to our table. The food was excellent… All the staff were really nice and good chefs too. Will be back again soon.’ Rating 4.75/5

Italian treat

This offer would be ideal for a relaxed lunch or dinner with friends or family. It would be perfect for a date night and would also be convenient for a pre-show meal before a gig at Barrowlands or City Halls.