We went for the first time in years to Poldino's. We had a nice atmosphere and quite decent food…read more Bread, calamari and pate as starters, steak, carbonara and ravioli as mains and ice creams and panna cotta as desserts. Was it nice? Yes. Was it exceptional? No. In addition, the menu is a tat limited, in starters, but also if you want to stray from pizza and pasta.

Very cozy restaurant with nice Italian food. Massive calamari portions, good pasta and friendly…read morestaff. Went here twice during our stay in Aberdeen.

Having eaten out for every meal while on our visit to Scotland, and consequently often finding it…read moredifficult to seat our family of 5 at any hour of the day (compared to what we're accustomed to), this was the wholly best meal that we had on vacation here. We came in so near to closing that I felt bad, but the staff welcomed us warmly and we were not rushed in the slightest. Not only did we each order mains, but an appetizer, wine, they graciously brought my younger sons ice cream from the kid menu (well after closing time), and when we were trying to leave they brought espressos with biscotti and insisted we stay. The food was impeccable and authentic, made with love, excellently seasoned and well presented. I truly cannot recommend La Lombarda highly enough.

Quite simply put, La Lombarda is one of the best Italian restaurants in Aberdeen…read more The staff are very friendly and helpful, the food is good quality, freshly cooked and reasonably priced. All pizzas are made fresh on the premesis to order in a proper Italian pizza oven giving them that real authentic taste. To complete the restaurant there's also a room downstairs for private functions and/or their busier times. During the weekend it would definately be advised to book in advance as they can get quite busy. As the restaurant is located on the corner of king street and castle gate, the location couldn't be much better for either grabbing a bite to eat while shopping during the day or having an enjoyable meal with a few pals before a night out.

So rare to find an Italian restaurant with vegan options while traveling. This place has a homespun…read morequality about it- the checkered tablecloths, water in old wine bottles, rustic decor. It was noisy and crowded but we had, luckily, made a reservation a few hours earlier and got seated right away. We shared the vegan bruschetta appetizer which was delicious and quite filling. I had the gnocchi al forno for my main which was piping hot and had to sit awhile before I could dig into it. But it was worth the wait and I ate every last bit. I would have licked the plate had I not drawn the ire of everyone else in the restaurant. A vegan dessert would have hit the spot but we were ok skipping it as we were both quite full. Will definitely stop back the next time we're in the area. Great service & lovely food, you can't go wrong.

One word... Awesome !! From the food, the service and the atmosphere! Next time we visit Scotland…read moreit will be the first place we eat !

For a Sunday night they did a pretty good job. The place was fairly empty and we had good service…read more I had veal with Pasta and it was cooked excellently. I must say that I've never had such a tender piece of veal cutlet before. Also had a small side order of meatballs. When I eat Italian I generally like to try the meatballs as a gauge. They were very good. Waiters were very attentive and treated us well.

For Aberdeen this place is nice. Good selection of dishes with locally sourced food. Wait staff are…read morefriendly. Smart casual dress.

We enjoyed excellent service, meals, wine and dessert during a recent visit to Aberdeen. Convenient…read morestreet parking was a very short walk away. Quiet, charming neighborhood and restaurant on a summery Sunday evening. Highly recommend.

We went with the two of us for a nice meal to Da Vinci. Not with the kids, partly since it was a…read moreromantic meal out, partly since the menu is a bit limited to find something to the liking of all. We had a nice bottle of Nero d'Avola, a great antipasto of meats and cheeses and great mains of chicken and steak. The desserts were OK. With a nice atmosphere and nice service this is a place well worth coming back to. Authentic, but a bit limited menu and a bit long serving time.

Love this place. It's bring your own booze, so it can be a cheap and cheerful night as there is a…read moreonly a small corkage fee. They have a menu which is packed with typical italian food. Plenty bruschettas, pasta, salads and of course lots of pizzas. Most pizzas cost £7-9. There is also a specials board which has lots of different tapas, e.g. gambas prawns, meatballs, hot chicken wings, patatas bravas. All of the food I've had here has been absolutely delicious. The pizzas are thin, stonebaked ones. The staff are top notch, especially Keith who is a total craic! You'll be able to work out who Keith is when you are there.

This is my second time here. I love the atmosphere and the Angus steak. I love this placeread more

Everything is right about this restaurant. The look, the decor, the vibe, the drink and the food…read more The atmosphere is lovely and cosy, the drinks great, including mocktails and the food is fantastic. We had a mixed platter and patatas bravas as starter, spaghetti carbonara, chicken saltimbocca and monkfish as mains and affogato and waffle as dessert. All great. Best place in Aberdeen!

I stopped in for a take away pie. For £4.20 I got a mushroom, garlic, and tomato pie that was quite…read moretasty and filling enough for a one man dinner. I loved the atmosphere in there, though. It was a tiny little place and seems to be run by a couple in their 50s. They were playing some opera music on the radio and had pictures of Italy on the walls. It was charming in the ways that chain restaurants try to emulate. I felt like I would be getting authentic Italian food. The pie was quite thin crusted and the dough was very light and fresh tasting. The chef came and showed my the pizza before he boxed it. I would definitely go back if only I had more time in Aberdeen. :(

This place is awesome, I have not been in a while but when I lived in Aberdeen I frequented this…read moreplace everyday. Carmine has a real big personality and the food is great. My brother worked here while we lived here and I got to know the owner quite well. The best Italian place in the area. Prices are very affordable and the food is delicious. Hope Carmine is still olaying for all the soccer games.

I am not sure if it's just me or Aberdeen doesn't know what good/great restaurants are (as per…read moreTripadvisor), but for me, food at Aperitivo is just normal. Saying that, I don't mean it was bad, just something I don't need to go to restaurant for, unless it is a work lunch. Lunches are suppose to be good according to my friends (around £9.95), but the rest of the food is not value for money for me. First time I was there I had a lasagne and it was rather tasteless. The second time I had a lamb shank. The lamb was nice and tender, falling off the bone, however the pasta was swimming in tasteless tomato and wine sauce. I thought third time lucky as friend seemed to like it there. I had a rib eye steak and again, I thought I can get better elsewhere on BBQ and the presentation of all dishes was quite poor. Maybe I was just not lucky to choose the right dishes, as partner had OK creamy pasta. Food - average Service - very good and pleasant Timing - good Atmosphere - if lucky with weather, they are one of not many places in Aberdeen with sitting outside on the 'sunny' side

I had a panini off the lunch menu which was delicious. My colleagues had the Chicken Caesar salad…read moreand felt it was too heavy, with lots of bacon, croutons, and dressing. The most unpleasant part of the meal was the terrible music. The service was great and the food was delivered in a timely fashion. Overall, great service, good food, awful music.