We melted off the icy cold night with Sapori's. Upon entering, we were gladly received with a…read moretoasty warm invite, with our eyes wandering here and there to sumptuous italian imports stashed around the room. The fake fireplace humoured us at first but later on we forgot about it and it seemed like the real thing. We were happy, warm, and in good spirits. To start off, we were surprised with a humongous portion of fresh steamed mussels in a savoury tomato broth. This was expertly timed to be followed by our platefuls of freshly made pasta. Gorgeous was the creamy carbonara with Parmagiano and Amatriciana, which were wallops of a finish to the nights eats. The staff were lovely, the male wait person in particular was very accommodating and his sincerity was felt. We really wanted to do dessert..but alas again too full! Must come again to peruse the menu further and delight in desserts.

Anger, rage, fury, annoyance. That is what I am feeling. How did I not find this place sooner? Why…read moredid nobody mention it to me? Why did I not see Donald and Peter's rave reviews before now? The world is a cruel and wicked place, but I have to let bygones be bygones and accepted that I am, indeed, a douche for not finding this place sooner. Nestled in Mount Florida near Hampden Park, you wouldn't necessarily find this little place. From the outside it looks nothing more that your typical Italian joint. Almost neglected you may say. There's nothing particularly appealing about the shop front. Furthermore as they have no website I had no real idea what to expect food wise. So, I went in completely blind, not knowing anything. First impressions were excellent, very cosy, only 8 or 9 tables, nice Italian music in the background, the chatter of Italian in the kitchen and amongst the waiters. It all boded very well. We ordered some drinks and after a quick rummage through the menu (which all looked great, and very well priced) we were recited the specials of the day. In true Italian style we took the plunge and went for a mega feast of four courses. Nothing particularly challenging for a Wednesday night I must say. To begin, we had a duo of bruschettas - one, a classic tomato and the other with friarielli (or Italian wild broccoli). Afterwords we had a wonderful seafood caserecce pasta dish (primo) with fresh clams and squid. It tasted just like the real stuff I would get in Italy. After, yes there was more (or a secondo), a huge fitto misto (which we shared) which is basically battered and fried seafood. The batter was so light and crisp, and served with lemon its a simple and easy dish that is difficult to top. Finally for desert was a home-made amarena cherry and amaretto cheesecake. It was oh so rich and creamy. Exquisite!!! All this was washed down with some rather darn fine Soave white wine, and the best part was the final bill, incredibly good value for money considering the quantity and the amazing quality of the food we had. I could not recommend this place enough. A real proper Italian restaurant, which is going straight into my top Italian eateries list. I simply cannot wait to go back.

I came here with a friend while on vacation. We chose this spot based on its ratings. The food was…read moregood but not outstanding. The service was good. I would not go back because of the atmosphere. The tables were packed in as close as possible and it was really loud. It was not a relaxing dinner.

Took my nephew here for lunch. I haven't been here for many years. The food was delicious and the…read moreservice excellent. It was a real treat.

My wife and I live in Santa Monica, California. With her parents having moved to the United States…read morefrom Glasgow back in the 50's, all of her relatives still reside in Scotland. Accordingly, we visit every year - and of the places we ALWAYS enjoy Amore. They have a great menu of food, extremely family friendly atmosphere and, excellent service and a staff that cultivates a very family friendly environment. We always have a large gathering here and the other customers embrace our enthusiasm as we celebrate birthdays and just the joy of getting together with family. Great food, great service, and great atmosphere. Greaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great!!

Could not from this place on Allexandra Parade due to my son getting food poisoning after eating…read morefrom here

This place reminds me of Joe's in East Utica--which means it's five stars! Great service.Great…read morefood--bring the family!

I came here twice during my stay in Scotland. Both times the Italian Kitchen did not disappoint! I…read moreate during lunch hours and it was not very crowded (but I'm sure that was because my cohort and I were the first ones there). My first visit I got the Ravioli Al Frutti Di Mare: prawn, crab, and whitefish stuffed raviolis with a lobster bisque sauce. The ravioli was drenched in the sauce so if you don't like too an excess amount of sauce, then this might not be the best fit for you. However, I found it extremely delicious! Each bite I took I tasted all 3 of the stuffings. On top of that, the lobster bisque sauce gave it extra richness which complemented the seafood. The second visit I ordered the Pollo Alla Valdostana: Chicken stuffed with mozzarella, wrapped in parma ham, on top of a marsala sweet wine sauce with a side of mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes went well with the chicken because the potatoes were buttery and rich and the chicken was nice and sweet. I would order again because it was well worth it. *Items ordered found on the Italian Kitchen Menu* https://www.italian-kitchen.co.uk/docs/Italian-Kitchen-Main-Menu.pdf

We arrived for an early dinner and were greeted by a wonderful staff who promptly took care of us…read moreand gave us a seat. Since it wasn't busy at the time, we had a great time. My family decided to order three different pizzas to try. We chose two margarita pizzas, cotta ham and mushroom, and a special pizza. The margarita pizzas were classic and delicious. The dough and mozzarella were outstanding, fresh, and perfectly chewy. The pizza sauce was definitely homemade. The cotta ham, mushroom, and special pizzas were simply amazing. They offered a unique twist on the traditional pizza, with the meat adding a salty flavour that complemented the green toppings. We also noticed a chilli olive oil on the side, and adding it to the pizzas took them to the next level. It added a whole new layer of flavour that made it the best pizza I've ever had. Overall, we were not disappointed and highly recommend trying out this hidden gem of a pizza place just south of Buchanan Street.

Nice pizza, worth the wait in Glasgow. Good ration of topping to sauce to crust and I love that…read morethey have the chili oil on the tables. Next time I would ask for the pizza well done as it was a little doughy on the crust for my liking. Just crazy busy, so it is cramped but that is what you expect when you go there.

Wow! That was incredible. Truly, the best pizza crust I've ever had. And then we asked for…read morechocolate profiteroles and it took us over the edge. Buffy (Lori) was in Heaven. Angie and Vanesa were so attentive, we're rolling outta here.

Sugo was a refreshing change after eating pub food across Scotland. We had the a pasta with pork…read more(spicy), the fettucine with ragu (chunks of beef), a salad and bread. All was delicious and flavorful. The salad was beautiful - everything you would want in a salad. I would have liked more cheese on my dish, but it was good. The pasta was also al dente - something I'm not accustomed to, but it was good and freshly made. Service was excellent. We were seated quickly and servers were attentive. It was a noisy place - very busy - but with a good vibe. We were seated near the kitchen so we could watch the chefs. One gentleman ran his ungloved hand through his hair, put the hat back on and then proceeded to grab a ball of fresh noodles and drop them in the water. The gloved hand wasn't used. I don't know what to think, but not very sanitary, but then nothing the boiling water wouldn't take care of either. ;) The cook staff were constantly busy and were not standing around. The system worked well and our meal was served quickly. A good thing when you're hungry. I would recommend Sugo to spice up your visit in Glasgow.

This place was an amazing find! Very simple menu but done to perfection! The place was super busy…read morebut we have a table for 4 within 5 minutes. The waitstaff was exceptional. Checking in at a very comfortable interval. We never felt rushed or forgotten. A must try when in Glasgow.

Tarantino is definitely a dining delight! Sometimes you just have to splurge and Tarantino is the…read moreplace to indulge in and that's what I did! I started out with a mixed salad, it had chopped greens, a layer of tomatoes, red onions and drizzled with balsamic vinegar, not only was this mixed salad good looking it was great tasting too! For the main meal I went with Pollo Birra & Carciofi, which was pan roasted chicken breast with red onions, rosemary and artichokes in a sauce made from Italian handcrafted beer. Oh my! The chicken was so tender and good, the flavors of everything blended well, before I knew my meal was gone. I knew since I was indulging I needed to keep it moving and dive into dessert, after checking out the yummy menu I went with the Tronchetto Al Cioccolato- it was an Sicilian style chocolate cake, rolled together with Italia Amaretti & cookies served with nocciolate ice cream, oh sweet bliss! Every bite was just divine! Service was great and friendly. A truly great dinning experience, Tarantino offers creative Italian dishes.

I was a little dubious when I saw restaurant opening up - after Indian and burgers, Glasgow has a…read moreload of Italian places. Located just off the Finnieston strip next to Ox & Finch, we actually tried going here last year but for some reason they were closed on a Saturday night so we went to Mother India instead. A group of 5 of us visited for dinner last night. The restaurant is pretty small actually but not pokey - no one was seated right beside us and the music gives it a good atmosphere so you don't feel like people are listening to your conversation. The menu is really impressive - I pretty much wanted to eat every single dish. As Rocco G says, it's not your usual Italian dishes on the menu and you can be a little more adventurous here (although there is a section of traditional Italian dishes which are more common in the UK like bolognese, carbonara, lasagne). There's lots of eggplant/aubergine (drool) and loads of delicious-sounding seafood, as well as nod to Scottish folk with a chicken breast stuffed with haggis. There's even a good range of vegetarian dishes. I went for the scallops to start (£9.95) which were beautifully plump (is there any other way to describe a good scallop), served in a lovely tangy Aurum liqueur sauce. For the price I thought 3 scallops was very reasonable, and really enjoyed how perfectly they were cooked. For main I couldn't go past the gnocchi with king prawns in a white wine sauce (£11.95). It was a huge portion (too large, if I'm honest) but overall a really wonderful dish packed with flavour but not smothered in sauce, and really letting the puffs of gnocchi shine. There was one main large prawn (in the shell) and then smaller prawns scattered around the dish - again, for the price I thought this was really good value. I even went for dessert (something I rarely do) as I quite fancied the tiramisu (I think around £5). Again, great sized portion, lovely presentation and had a nice boozy/coffee kick to it. I couldn't eat it all so they happily popped it in a container for me to take home (guess what I'm having for lunch today?!). Service was great - we were looked after by two staff members who were both friendly and helpful. There was a mix up with the mains as one of our party didn't receive his, and they only realised as they were bringing out our dishes. I thought the way it was handled was really nice - they offered him some bread while he waited, and then took his dessert off the bill to say sorry. Life lesson: If Rocco G says it's good, it's going to be good.

The Italian Cafe was recommended to us by a local, and what an amazing place it turned out to be…read more Franco, the owner, greeted us with grace and charm. The house red wine was delicious. My husband ordered the sea bass which he said was exceptional and served with mixed veggies. Brother-in-law had pasta with shrimp. He ate every bite. Sister and I ate light. Meatballs, fresh made ciabatta, and salads. Because the Tiramisu was Franco's mother's recipe we forced ourselves to try it. It is probably the best Tiramisu I have ever eaten. What a delight that dinner turned out to be!

We were in town last Friday afternoon and after a bit of swithering about where to go for dinner,…read morewe decided to wander over to Merchant City and see if we could get a table here. It was pretty early (6pm) so we did, thankfully. I'd been here once before probably about 2 or 3 years ago and I remember that I really loved it that time, so I was keen to come back to see how it was. We decided to go with the pre theatre menu as it is a pretty reasonable £11.95 for 3 small plates (Italian tapas). There is definitely more exciting options on the a la carte menu but a good range on the pre theatre. The wine list is also huge with loads of wines by the glass which is great if one of you is driving. I asked for some more information on the rosé and the waitress was very knowledgeable and helpful which was great - I settled on the pinot grigio rosato which was perfect (£5.50 for a small glass). For food, I ordered: penne in a rich tomato sugo with fresh chilli and basil, chicken fillet with spicy Sardo in a rich tomato and cream sauce and baby calamari deep fried and served with spicy Siciliana sauce. The food arrived quickly and Parmesan cheese was generously applied (just the way I like it). I really liked the calamari, it was a generous serve with a nice batter and well cooked. I did come across one piece which was chewy but the rest was really good. The penne was tasty and flavoursome without being groundbreaking. What was amazing however was the chicken fillet. Wow, this was amazing. It had a really intense, creamy, rich flavour and was one of those dishes you just don't want to end. I was pretty much licking the plate by the end of it. I told the waitress how much I liked it and she said it is really good with pasta too - damn her, now I really want the recipe! Haha. The bill came to just over £30 which was pretty good for an early Friday night dinner. The staff were super lovely here, I couldn't fault their service and how helpful they were.

I remember the old Coia's Cafe many moons ago (well, only about 4 or 5 years ago now) and myself…read moreand the boy would frequent this greasyspoon-esque cafe almost on a regular basis for a panini, chips and milkshake. It reminded me of the University Cafe on Byres Road which I also used to frequent on a regular basis years ago; no added fanciness or pretension, a dash of surly waitress and a pinch of chippy grease to soothe the (hungover) soul. Well Coia's Cafe, my how you've grown! Upon 1st entering Coia's quite soon after it reopening I must admit I got sad and longed for the school-style tables and greasy misspelled menus but mostly for the mucho cheapness of the old Coia's. Oof. Then upon visiting Coia's again after this 1st time I grew to love Coia's for what it is now - a great Italian cafe/restaurant. I must admit I do still find the prices a tad steep for myself but having said that you do certainly get what you pay for and wow! Hello big portions! Woof-a-doodle-doo. I'm quite a big eater and I like a healthy (as in unhealthy) sized portion of foodage when I'm dining and Coia's certainly does not disappoint! Stuffed City. Whether it be a lazy weekend brunch/lunch or an evening meal Coia's caters for all. They still have their greasyspoon throwback - the chippy menu alongside quality Italian dishes, such as pizzas and pastas and gorgeous fresh fish of day (I had the sea bass once and it was beautiful) plus lighter bites such as omelette's (which are lovely), baked potatoes (again tasty), toasties and paninis/rolls/baguettes. The desserts are great too. Their own ice-cream (in many flavours) is lush, especially with some of that blood, I mean raspberry sauce on top. Yum. Coia's Cafe also do one of my favourite coffees ever: The Caffe Royale. This is their gorgeous coffee with whipped cream on top. It is better than I just made it sound, honest guv. They also have a tasty wine list and they serve draft Birra Moretti which is equally lovely. If you've never ventured into the dark and mysterious East End/Duke Street then please do not let this put you off coming here to try out one of Glasgow's finest Italian cafe/restaurants, you're missing out if you don't. Only minus point I have is getting a table on a weekend is sometimes a bugger but you're more than welcome to book a table so don't let this put you off as we all know that the best things come to those that wait (hopefully not for too long though...).

I think I'd lived in the east end for roughly 10 years before ever eating out in the area, I'd…read moremoved here as a student so all I knew was city centre and city centre was great! Then one day we were passing and starving so decided to give Coia's a whirl. Coia's is traditional Italian, it has an air of authenticity, like a proper family run Italian should. Don't expect modern, fancy schmancy decor, that isn't what they're about, expect to be greeted by 3rd/maybe even 4th generation family members who want to serve you the food they grew up with. Open from breakfast through lunch and dinner the menu has something for everyone. I, a creature of habit, opt for the calzone on every occasion (each time stating I will have something different but never do!) and once you try it you'll understand why! It must be at least 12" in diameter, has the best dough and can be filled with your choice of up to 3 fillings (meatballs, spicy chicken and mozzarella are my fav's). It's amazing and at £10.25 is a fraction of what Papa Johns or Dominos will sting you! Freshly grated Parmesan is always offered for anyone having pasta, rightly so. They also stock my favourite lemon San pellegrino soft drink, this makes me uber happy. Should you have space for pudding there's always a great selection to choose from but I would instead recommend checking out the revolving ice cream wheel...oh my is it awesome! It's part of the deli where you can buy produce to takeaway, always worth a browse. A word of warning though, you can very rarely just turn up and get seated straight away, they are constantly mobbed! Expect to wait a few minutes for a table; as the saying goes though "good things come to those who wait".