Glasgow has an exciting new spot for fine Italian dining after a former city fave was transformed into a sleek new venue .

Malocchio, named for Italian protection amulets, has taken over the former Mediterraneo site in the Merchant City .

The new dining destination is from Romano Perella, the owner of another of the city’s top Italian spots, Amore, who bought Mediterraneo last year with the intention of changing it up.

Excited to see what it looked like, we headed along to a special preview night to find out what diners can expect.

What was it like?

Malocchio is elegant and modern, with the slick feel of a metropolitan cocktail bar, surrounded by the Georgian splendour of Merchant City viewed through floor-to-ceiling windows.

There’s a casual feel, too, with booth seats arrange

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