Brutti Ma Buoni, Merchant City, Glasgow

Eat and drink at The Brunswick Hotel's cafe and bar called ‘brutti ma buoni’ (ugly but good in Italian). Lunch and evening food is served from 11am to 10pm daily. The food here is not only Italian, but includes flavours from around the world. Our menu is inspired by tasty meals and bites from all corners of the globe. We call it holiday style.

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All food is home-made, simple and very tasty. High quality produce is used throughout and includes vegetables, oils, herbs, fish, chicken and meat. Cooked simply for maximum taste we produce an ever-changing menu with daily and weekly specials. We have staples on our main menu like our ‘brutti breads’ - great at anytime. We also provide a traditonal Scottish breakfast on Sundays from 11am till 4pm - veggie options available!

Widely varied selections

To go with this great tasting food we have selected some great bottled and draught lagers brewed in country of origin, including Tiger Beer and Stella Artois served very chilled. A selection of fine house wines, cava's and premium spirits is always available.

Food prices start from 3.50GBP with the exception of some specials which can be a little more expensive. Our house wines range from 14.95GBP per bottle with cava starting at 15.95GBP. Above all, we aim to offer great tasting food at great prices.

Friendly atmosphere in a Merchant City Cafe and Bar

Weekdays at Brutti ma Buoni are an ecclectic mix of mellow morning coffee meetings and vibrant, fast paced lunches moving into early evening drinks and food. When the lights are dimmed and the candles lit, the evening takes its course with great music and great staff.

Weekends at Brutti ma Buoni are friendly and very lively with lots of hotel guests and regular patrons. Some weekends are host to guest DJs and live jazz bands.

Enjoy!