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    Di Maggio's

    3.6 (40 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Today's pizza :) feta, rocket and chilli oil
    Amber K.

    I visited this city centre Di Maggio's for lunch with my gran on Monday. It was an alright experience, we went because we were in the area and it was a convenient location. The food was alight, I had mozzarella cubes, breaded and fried with a tomato sauce type dip which just tasted like their base tomato sauce. Then the VERDI pizza: spinach, rocket, feta cheese, chillies & parmesan flakes drizzled with garlic & chilli oil. It was an alright pizza, a little under baked and there was no chilli to speak of, either fresh or in the oil. There was loads of topping though, and the feta was tasty. My gran ordered the goats cheese salad which was lovely, a good slab of cheese with it! Nicely seasoned and dressed well. To follow she had spaghetti Bolognese, which she said was lovely. Unfortunately it looked as though there was a mix up in the kitchen and we could see my dish sitting on the pass for five, ten minutes before my gran's dish was ready meaning it had gone a little soggy and the rocket wilted under the heat of the lamps. Which since you'd imagine the Bolognese would be ready in bigger batches ready to go. The service was pretty poor, sitting everyone very close together and by the kitchen even though it wasn't very busy, they were quite slow and there was a lot of confusion between staff. We waited a good few minutes to be seated even though we could see plenty of staff not doing anything. I wouldn't rush back here, especially compared to their other locations. I've had enjoyable meals in both the west end and Shawlands restaurants. they also don't the serve the brilliant value lunch menu that is provided at the rest of their locations. The decor was nice enough but the layout of the restaurant makes it feel quite dark and dingy. I can see the appeal of this pretty reasonably priced, city centre restaurant but it's just not somewhere I think I'll go back to.

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    Gavin M.

    It takes a lot for an Italian restaurant to be worthwhile in my eyes, and Di Maggio's took a while to get my seal of approval. I used to work next door and often used their takeaway as we got a staff discount. Pasta dishes swimming in sauce and some half-arsed American hybrids seem to be the order of the day, but then I made a discovery. Fusilli Al Greco with olives, and a pizza with olives, Serrano ham and anchovies. Utterly flawless.

    Foccacia which was supposed to have toppings
    Sarah A.

    I'm really sorry to be leaving 2 stars on a place but it really wasnt great. Arrived at Di Maggio's to meet friends for dinner. There were 3 staff members near the door so I asked them to direct me to my friend's table. They ignored me (including a manager) and continued discussing which dishes needed washed so I stated "Its ok i'll find it myself" to have one at least reply "Sorry I dont know where it is" Fair enough, thanks for at least responding to me so off I went to find my friends. When I finally found them (which wasnt easy) it took a while for a waiter to ask my order. I thought he was asking about drinks but no he wanted to know about food - even though I didnt have a drink. I gave him my drinks order and asked for a few moments to read the menu. We decided to share a Foccaccia Peppercino which was supposed to come topped with fresh tomato, onion, chilli, basil and balsamic. Instead we got tomato paste and bread which had kinda been chopped but not fully so when we tried to split it it became messy. It did taste nice though so at least thats something. For main we all ordered the Lucca pizza which was supposed to have peppers, olives, pine nuts and oil. Well it did but as you can see from the photograph a few bits of each (a few is being generous). I did ask about sides but was told the wedges and onion rings were cooked with meat so given we're vegan we passed. Some extra things to note - at one stage my friend asked asked a waiter (when one finally came) for extra oil. He was carrying a bin bag at the time but noone else was coming near us. He did go to get oil but carried the bin bag to our table, through the restaurant and then back to the table. He was young and did try to help so can totally forgive that. When we went to pay the waiter (another one) informed us we were short of money. We werent. The money was laying outside the dish but on the table beside the other money. He told us he wasnt allowed to touch money on table. New one to me. He could have asked was the money on the table for the bill instead of saying we were short money. So yeah all in all not a great experience. Definitely better than one star but not by much. But hey nice cocktails (even if very pricey for mostly ice!)

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    Liz K.

    DiMaggio's is a Glasgow institution. They have 4 branches across the city and are so popular you need to book for dinner. I've only ever been for lunch and I must say - I don't know what the hype is all about. It's not that there's anything WRONG with it. It's pretty good. But that's all. The only really big gripe with me is that a lot of their staff seem to have trouble understanding English. What is that about? I don't have a particularly strong Scottish accent, and even if I did - the restaurant is in Glasgow, so we should be able to make ourselves understood. On one occasion here I had their "famous" lasagne. It was a great lump of lasagne in a bowl, with no sides or salad. It was extremely tomatoey though, which isn't really to my taste. Another time I had pasta, not carbonara, but something similar, and it was pretty nice. I personally would never choose to go here, but if someone else suggested it I would have no complaints.

    Nicola B.

    Just another one of your average, run-of-the-mill, cookie-cutter Italian restaurants. I went here for a birthday a few years ago and was a bit disappointed, given the hype that had surrounded the place before I went. They have outdoor seating area on Royal Exchange Square during the summer, which always looks lovely, but al fresco in Glasgow is always a little less fun than you would imagine. However Di Maggios itself is very nice. Not much difference in price from Frankie & Benny's, but definitely a better overall experience, and as far as I know it isn't all brought in frozen and re-heated. When I went more recently we'd been hearing lots of hype about their pizzas - which, when they came, were positively dripping with grease and ahd to be consumed with a knife and fork. I'm assured they tasted pretty good, though. The best part for me was the stuffed potato skins. Mamma mia! They're delicious. It's a bit of a shame when your starter is the most memorable part of your dinner, but oh well. Good Italian food, in a very Italian setting, and a big bar. Not bad at all. Just remember to reserve a table first, though!

    Darryl R.

    A stereotypical Italian restaurant - from the food, to the decor, to the wait staff (are they actually Italian, or are they forced to speak with an 'Italian' accent?). If you want Pizza/Pasta then here is probably a safe bet - the food is actually quite nice, although, as someone below pointed out, not really worth ALL the hype. Book ahead if you actually want to eat though - the waiting times are ridiculous.

    Marco F.

    Mama mia! What a cracker of a restaurant. Believe or not Italian cuisine is not my favourite but if I had to choose my favourite Italian restaurant in Glasgow then the gong goes to Di Maggio's. The Royal Exchange Square restaurant is located in the heart of Glasgow City Centre, just opposite the Gallery of Modern Art. So after you've gotten your art on you can get your nosh on! The largest of the Di Maggio restaurants the Royal Exchange Square is a perfect spot for all food lovers. Whether you're a big wig business power luncher, a bargain hunter needing a break from a hard days shopping, or you're about to kick start a night out in the city centre tiles. Then you're in a prime location. In the summer months its extensive sun terrace is a magnet for people watchers and sun-worshippers. During the festive months pre-booking is always best. For added comfort to an already rather comfortable atmosphere I recommend grabbing a booth. It's just that wee bit more cosy. Food wise I can't fault this place. The prices are reasonable for a quality menu that's packed with all the classics and a bit extra. The pizzas are ace, the desserts are just yummy. My fave thing to order is the lasagne. It simply reminds me of my aunt's lasagne. Nooo no, I can't say which aunt! Are you mad?! I'm a bitI've already said too much about aunts and their cooking. If I make it to next Yelp do, I'll be the one with a black eye and a guilt complex. The only thing I would change is the decor. Time to bring it into the 21st century. But hey, it adds a bit of charm atleast. Di Maggio's also provides private dining facilities which can cater for parties of up to 50, perfect for family gatherings, office parties and conference catering. To enquire, please email info@dimaggios.co.uk or call 0141 248 2111.

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    Another very nice Italian restaurant in the city center and with great pizza. You can also book online.

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    Do the most amazing lasagne and chocolate fudge cake, not to mention all the yummy starters. I love this place!

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    I've been to quite a few other Italian places and had many a lasagne but nowhere has came close.

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    Sugo Pasta - Amazing!!

    Sugo Pasta

    4.7(33 reviews)
    0.1 miCity Centre

    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.

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    Sarti

    Sarti

    3.9(23 reviews)
    0.2 miCity Centre
    ££

    When we arrived they were VERY busy but they managed to get us a table in about 5 minutes. The food…read morewas tasty and filling, and their desserts were out of this world!

    When's the worst time to suddenly decide you want to go out for dinner? I'm not sure but I think…read more9:30 pm on a Monday night has to be a strong contender, at least in Glasgow. So maybe it was ill advised that this was the exact time I chose to drag my other half to Sarti but I think I got away with it. The staff didn't seem to mind at all that we'd showed up so late and without a reservation. We were welcomed, seated and our drinks orders were taken (I was gently guided away from an inferior bottle of wine to a nicer one for the same price, which is always a nice touch). I ordered a mixed wild mushroom pizza while my partner went for the spaghetti bolognese and everything was absolutely delicious, fresh and perfectly prepared. I love a good mushroom pizza and this is one of the better ones I've tried in Glasgow. We briefly considered dessert but, being the last people in the restaurant this time, decided it would be better to save it for a time when we were more organised. We paid the bill and were invited to a small glass of limoncello with the staff before we left. My partner normally hates the stuff (although he likes lemons) but actually enjoyed this one, so there's another minor victory. I've visited Sarti before but with a large group and found everything to be great on that occasion too but it was quite a long time ago. It's good to know that they're still doing everything right. We'll be back soon and hopefully at a more reasonable time.

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    Verona

    Verona

    4.2(5 reviews)
    0.3 miCity Centre
    ££

    I'm pretty bummed to be giving Verona only 3 stars as it's somewhere I previously really liked -…read moreI'd visited a few years back and remember wondering why I didn't visit more often as the food and service was excellent at the time. We booked for an early Friday evening dinner. The decor of Verona is pretty nice - large booth around the windows, lots of dark timber features and generally a classy, slick vibe. It's really nice to sit in one of the booths and look out at the world rushing by - I'd highly recommend requesting one when you book if you're going at a busy time. We ordered from the pre-theatre menu - 2 courses for £11.95. I got the breaded mozzarella and mushrooms, followed by the pollo Verona (chicken with mushroom, onion, pepper in a cream sauce with rice or vegetables), as well as a side of mozzarella garlic bread. The food arrived pretty quickly. My starter had two mozzarella sticks and two mushrooms with a small salad and pot of sauce. It was pleasant enough but overall a little plain and unexciting. The main hit the same level of "ok" - the portion was a little on the small side, and while there was nothing wrong with the dish, it just wasn't remarkable in any way. While I don't eat out expecting to be eating omgamazing food at every single meal, I do like my food to be a little interesting. This reminded me of a basic meal I'd make at home when I didn't have the inclination to make something more interesting. I do have to say that the service was really good, and saved this review from slipping down to two stars. The waitresses were really friendly and chatty, and we never had to wait long for our drinks or bill. The bill came to £40-something with a couple of soft drinks and a glass of wine. Unfortunately I'm not sure I'd rush back to Verona after this mediocre experience.

    Ok, so this place is either a really fancy italian restaurant or a wee chippy bolted to the side of…read morea nice Italian restaurant. Look at me.... Whoop, me drunk. Post Elite Event drinks in The Pot Still (read review, go there, now, why still here?) led to the urgent need for chips. This place happened to be on my way to the taxi rank, new (i am a yelper aren't I?) and open. Win x 3. With the booze flowing, the healthy minded person within my brain decided that a haggis supper was quite possibly the best thing in the world to order. Order it I did. Quality wise, I'd have to say that it was pretty high. I've eaten my fair share of chips over the years and these were pretty damn nice. Haggis? Well tbh, I've never had one from a chippy before, but man was it tasty. So why the three stars? Well, as I mentioned, I was pretty well oiled by the time I ventured in, so I tend to not trust my judgement as much as i normally would. A high 3 stars just now, with a secondary visit to come! Maybe I won't be drunk this time... pffft!

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    Gusto - Baked gnocchi

    Gusto

    3.8(24 reviews)
    0.3 miCity Centre
    ££

    So I was lucky enough to be asked along to the VIP opening of Gusto. Going by the invite I thought…read morethis is going to be a grand opening. When we arrived we were suprised to see how posh it was (I'm so glad I wore a dress with my trainers) I felt a little undressed but did not feel looked down at by any of the staff. We arrived and meet up with some fellow yelpers. The drinks began to flow with cocktails being handed out by waiting staff. I was driving so did not get to enjoy the free drink. then came the canopies, they were beautiful to look at and tasted amazing, my favourite was the goats cheese tarts. The staff were fun and friendly, I think they liked us as we were having a laugh with them and they were soon coming straight to our table with the yummy treats. The restraunt is classic and grand looking, with the bar in the middle. The toilets are downstairs and you get to have a nosey into the kitchen on your way past. They had a live brass band playing lots of modern classics like Beyonce which was good fun. I will defo be visiting again to try the full menu and will be leaving the car at home so I can enjoy the cocktails.

    Gusto popped up in the old Clydesdale Bank (it felt like overnight but maybe I just never noticed…read moreit getting worked on). Gusto is part of the Living Ventures group (Grill on the Corner, conveniently over the road from Gusto) and serves Italian food. The restaurant is beautiful, quite similar to Grill on the Corner actually with be classy dark timber, gold finishing a and lots of mood lighting. The restaurant is split into sections so you won't feel like you're in a huge space even though it's a generous-sized restaurant. There's a bar right in the middle which is nicely decorated with stained glass and a tasty selection of booze. Of course, it's Monday lunchtime so I'm not drinking. The menu has great non-alcoholic options like coolers for £4. I opted for a mint and strawberry cooler which was absolutely lush: the barman here clearly knows what he's doing. I'm going to have to return for cocktails! Onto the food. I went for baked gnocchi with a side of spinach. The gnocchi had nduja through it - quite a lot actually as it was pretty spicy! Not unbearable though and overall this was a really nice dish, good portion size and perfectly baked. The spinach wasn't quite as good and was quite watery, and some of the leaves needed their stems trimmed. Overall I enjoyed it here a lot. The service is warm and friendly, and Holly who was looking after the area I was seated in was great and really knew her stuff. I do have to say the front of house wasn't quite as good and seemed a little confused and unsure, but the place has just opened so that's no big deal. All up, I was really impressed with my lunch and I'll be back soon.

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