Rudy’s Pizza has officially opened its doors in Glasgow and it’s great to finally have the restaurant in Glasgow.
The restaurant has opened on Gordon Street near Glasgow Central station and is Rudy’s 42nd restaurant opening.
Since launching in Manchester’s Ancoats in 2015, Rudy’s has grown into one of the UK’s most loved pizzerias, celebrated for its light, double fermented dough and dedication to true Neapolitan craft.
This wasn’t my first time trying Rudy’s as I’ve previously visited their restaurant on Peter Street in Manchester’s Deansgate before heading to a gig at the Co-op Live.
Glasgow’s pizza scene is absolutely thriving just now with this being the second major opening in the city in 2026, as Pizza Pilgrims also opened a pizzeria in the city earlier this year.
We kicked off the night with a drink, and I am suitably informed by my partner that the Aperol Spritz is excellent, with my ice cold Angelo Poretti also going down a treat.
The caprese famiglia which included beef vine tomatoes, plum vine tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, bufala mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil and house baked bread was a great sharer and set us up nicely for our pizzas.
I decided to go for the Romagnola pizza which included San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, Grana Padano, Emilia-Romagna aged prosciutto, rocket and Grana Padano shavings. Samantha ordered the Meatballs Alla Vodka special, but we ended up sharing both.
The latter pizza was topped with San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, spicy alla vodka sauce, Spilinga ‘nduja + meatballs.
Rudy’s Pizza is a great addition to Glasgow’s food and drink scene and is definitely a place you have to try if you enjoy pizza.