Joia Italian Restaurant and Bar in Glasgow: photos, reviews, menu

About

Joia Italian Restaurant And Bar in Glasgow offers an exquisite dining experience where Italian, Mediterranean, and European flavors come together. Known for its top-notch food and terrific service, Joia promises a delightful treat for your taste buds. Whether you're visiting for a leisurely lunch or a cozy dinner, you'll find a wide variety of dishes, from perfectly seasoned seafood and mouth-watering pizza to elegantly presented spaghetti. Joia stands out with unique dishes that are different from those found in typical Italian eateries. A must-try is their acclaimed Italian afternoon tea, hitting a perfect score of 10/10.

With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, the restaurant is perfect for family dinners and is notably kid-friendly. The professional and attentive staff ensure a seamless dining experience, making your meal truly enjoyable. Despite its expensive price level, the quality and presentation of dishes like the mushroom pasta and calamari risotto offer good value. Plus, you can enjoy free Wi-Fi and purchase gift cards for your favorite foodie friends. Whether you're sipping on a cocktail or indulging in a glass of wine, Joia is a lovely escape into the world of Italian gastronomy.

Price

$$$$ 16 - 32 GBP

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

European, Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian

Services

Takeaway, Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in, Reservations recommended

Dietary options

Vegetarian options, Healthy options, Halal options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Happy-hour drinks, Late-night food, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

4.6

based on 499 reviews

Google

4.6/5 499 reviews

D H

Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

Food was lovely and presented well but very small portions which was disappointing. Staff were attentive until it was very busy then struggled to get anyone's attention. Our table was wobbly and for us there was too many tables in the downstairs area it felt crammed Overall I'd recommend but don't expect to come out fully satisfied unless you have all courses.

Abigail

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Absolutely beautiful pub, brilliant service, staff incredibly welcoming, informative and friendly. Food presented well and tasted great too! Definitely recommend!

barrie kerr

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Came here sunday 24/8/25 for my wife's birthday. Food was of the highest order, every dish was perfect for the four of us. The service was top notch too. The server was fantastic, an asset to the restaurant!! I will definitely be returning to Joia and i honestly cant recommend this place enough. Proper high end italian cuisine with an excellent menu with some dishes most high street italian restaurants don’t offer. My wife loved the baccala main and the polenta starter, she doesn’t get the chance to have baccala very often (outside italy) and she loved it. We had the parpadelle pasta with 8 hour lamb ragu which was lovely and rich. The tagliere misto starter has to be seen, like an antipasta it came on a tower of 3 plates and had a great selection. I had a pizza nero for the first time and it was an excellent pizza. I could go on and on about the cubotta stuffed pastry with ‘nduja, italian sausage and marscapone (tasty/first time for us) or birra tiramisu (different/superb) or the mozzarella fritta, my daughter loved them. Cheese pull for her insta😂 anyway if i could give an extra star i would. Just a great experience with top notch food and service. Well done

What is the address of Joia Italian Restaurant and Bar?
Joia Italian Restaurant and Bar is located at 1075 Argyle St, G3 8LY, Glasgow, Finnieston, United Kingdom.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Royal Crescent (178 m walk)
- Bus stop Berkeley Street (31 m walk)
- Bus stop Haugh Road (421 m walk)
- Train station Exhibition Centre (296 m walk)
How is Joia Italian Restaurant and Bar rated by visitors?
Joia Italian Restaurant and Bar has an average rating of 4.6 based on 499 reviews across platforms such as Google.
What dishes and beverages are served?
The restaurant offers a selection of dishes such as beer, coffee, lasagna, pizza, risotto, seafood, spaghetti, wine, cocktail, along with a variety of drinks.
What is the average price for a meal at Joia Italian Restaurant and Bar?
The average price for a meal is 16 - 32 GBP (it is cheap - $).

Joia Italian Restaurant and Bar in Glasgow