Pre-Theatre Dining in Glasgow City Centre
Across from the King’s Theatre
Modern Italian dishes, relaxed dining, and handcrafted cocktails — ideal for pre-theatre evenings and nights out in the city.
Welcome to Sannio
Italian dining in the heart of Glasgow city centre, just steps from the King’s Theatre.
Located on Elmbank Street between Bath Street and Sauchiehall Street, Sannio is perfectly placed for lunch, relaxed dining with family and friends, and pre-theatre meals in Glasgow.
Our Lunch Set Menu is served daily and is especially popular with guests looking for great value, generous portions and an unhurried dining experience in the city centre. Perfect before a show, during a day out in town, or as a mid-day treat. You can read more about our relaxed lunch and early dining options here.
Discover why locals and visitors alike consider Sannio one of the best Italian restaurants in Glasgow.
What Our Guests Say
Our Menus
From relaxed lunches and pre-theatre dining to desserts and drinks, our menus are designed to suit every occasion, including our popular Steak & Wine Experience
Drinks & Cocktails
Our menus are complemented by a carefully curated drinks list and handcrafted cocktails, served alongside food.
Planning Your Visit
Sannio is an independent, family-run basement restaurant located on Elmbank Street in Glasgow city centre. Due to the building’s listed status, we do not have lift access and guests will need to use the stairs; handrails are provided. We share this information so you can plan your visit with confidence.
If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please let us know before your visit and our team will be happy to accommodate you safely where possible.
You’ll find directions, contact details and booking information on our contact page.
For larger bookings, you can find details about group dining and special arrangements on our group dining page.
We also welcome small celebratory groups and hen parties looking for relaxed Italian dining in Glasgow city centre.
Gift Vouchers
Looking for a gift? Our Sannio gift vouchers can be purchased online and are available for use across food and dining experiences.
Visiting the Theatre?
Did you know we’re one of the closest restaurants to Glasgow’s famous King’s Theatre — just a short walk from door to door?
If you’ve booked tickets for an upcoming show, we recommend reserving your table at Sannio in advance. Our pre-theatre dining times are extremely popular and often fill up quickly.
You can view the King’s Theatre’s current shows here.
If you’re planning an evening at the theatre, our pre-theatre dining options are designed to fit perfectly around show times.
We also welcome small celebratory groups and hen parties looking for relaxed Italian dining in Glasgow city centre.
Find Us in Glasgow City Centre
You’ll find Sannio at 61A Elmbank Street in Glasgow city centre, nestled between Bath Street and Sauchiehall Street and just across from the King’s Theatre. As a basement restaurant, access is by stairs only (no lift, due to the building’s listed status). We provide double handrails for support, though the stairs and compact layout may be challenging for guests with mobility difficulties—particularly during busy pre-theatre hours—so please keep this in mind when booking.
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