We were in a group of 10 at the restaurant and we arrived slightly late, our fault completely…read more There were no issues with this and no fuss was made. Our food and drink was served quickly and the restaurant was clean. The staff were not the most friendly hence the 4/5 review. The staff could have been a little more engaging. Apart from that though, everyone enjoyed their meal and we will likely return sometime in the future.

Good for a reasonably priced family meal but not exactly fine dining…read more We popped into Marino's for a family dinner and while the food was good, the emphasis seemed to be on quantity over quality. I ordered a seafood pasta and while the serving was incredibly generous, the seafood didn't taste fresh and was pretty gritty. My partner ordered a veal dish which was covered in melted cheese - tasty but more the sort of thing we'd cook at home. The service was good although the staff seemed flustered, not helped by the sweltering temperature in the restaurant, and were quite brusque with us on a couple of occasions. I'd also suggest avoiding Marino's if you're looking for a quiet weekend meal - the place was packed at 7pm on a Saturday night and a couple of birthday parties meant it was quite noisy. Overall not bad, but just not really our taste.

A hidden gem if your in the mood for Italian food. Service was exceptional and they even made me my…read morespaghetti Bolognese off the menu. The food is zesty with the chicken succulent and the breaded crumbs are flaky that seem to come apart in a delicious lasting flavor. The setting is comfortable for the whole family with a feeling that your somewhere under the ground. This place does takeaway if you're in that mood.

I had heard mixed reviews about this restaurant and was keen to make my own mind up…read more The menu was wide and varied and staff pleasant and friendly. We were able to get a table at short notice on a Saturday night - it's worth noting there are a considerable number of tables. Our drinks and food order were taken well within an acceptable time, but there was a feeling of being rushed - it's not a place to go to if you want to take your time and enjoy a relaxing evening with friends! We were in and out within just under an hour. The food was okay, but it didn't really set the heather on fire! The decor reminded me a bit of an american chain, but is perfect if you're going with a family or group or work mates. I wouldn't recommend it for a romantic night out! On the whole, it was a nice night and good value for money, but lacking in atmosphere.

This is a fantastic Italian restaurant. Great prices, fast and friendly service and most…read moreimportantly fresh and tasty food. Great to go with friends, as a couple, family, work's night out, birthdaythe possibilities are endless. The menu has a large selection of starters and main courses so you will never get bored. You can make a reservation to avoid disappointment if you have a larged party, however, I usually go with a friend and we had never needed to reserve and always manage to get seated straight away. I especially love the king prawn dishes. The prawns are always really fresh and juicy. I've had mussels here as well and they were delicious. A meal for two with starters, main courses and coffees normally comes to about £30. This is an undiscovered jem in my opinion. I almost didn't want to write this review because I wanted to keep it a secret!

Now called Marinos. Went here after reading a good review on Qype but wasn't impressed. Courses…read morewere served far too quickly one after the other and it wasn't even busy. The calamari was tough and rubbery, almost as if microwaved and the lobster ravioli was spoiled by the special sauce and parmesan cheese which was overwhelming. There are better Italian restaurants in Kirkcaldy.

Just booked our pre Christmas lunch. If it is anything like the rest of their meals it will be a…read morewinner

Staying in a hotel nearby, and coming after a 4 hour driving, we looked for restaurants that were…read morewalking distance to the hotel. This is apparently a new area in the city, nearby the shores, with lots of exciting restaurants nearby. But we want something simple tonight. We came here by chance because we don't feel like seafood restaurant again. Finding the Giulianos, that looked as a real family style italian restaurant, seemed the perfect choice. Seeing the menu outside, they have excellent options at very good prices. So we went. The service, the ambience and the food are very italian and we like it a lot. I particularly like that they offer half portion of pasta. Suits me a lot, but also allows one to try options. One good score! We dine with a honest bottle of house red wine, a start (king prawns with arucula salad) to share, a full penne and italian chorizo pasta, half seafood filled pasta and a tiramisu all for £39. And all were very, very good! At the end,,we have another great dinner experience in this amazing country and a lovely evening, with a nice feeling of home cooking and welcoming what is good after 10 days away from home. What one can want more than that?

Arrived here on a quiet and rainy Sunday night, and it is safe to say that it was the right choice…read moredining here. As it was getting late into the evening, most places were getting ready to close but this place invited me in after asking if they were still serving food, and James, who took care of me was nothing short of amazing. He was simply very professional and friendly even though I was the only person there at the end of the night. While I overestimated myself on my order and struggling to finish my plates, I saw on my phone that I was already there beyond closing time. Although I was feeling guilty and asked James if I can quickly close out my tab, he simply told me to take my time and unfazed, just worked on his bookkeeping and kept a pleasant conversation with me. Been lived in Tokyo and San Francisco for 3 decades, James and this restaurant redefined "World Class" for my dining experience. Definitely throws you off with their storefront ad mentioning "Casual Dining", at least from an American point of view! P.S. The food is also great to say the least, but the experience made it even so much better!

If you're going to Edinburgh, it's worth making a trip over to Leith! This charming town by the…read morewater boasts spectacular views and a more intimate dining setting compared to the city. Domenicos is a tiny Italian restaurant. One server was running around the entire place serving up great wine and laughs! He was the sweetest! My husband and I both enjoyed some Italian wine before digging into the spicy sausage penne pasta and the ragú with venison. The venison meat was cooked so tender it just fell apart. I was so impressed by how soft it was. The pasta sauce needed a little more flavor, but the meat was so delightful. The spicy sausage did have a nice kick to it and it was a stand out!

Wonderful! I enjoyed everything about my meal at Café Domenico. Loved the staff, atmosphere and…read morefood.

It's a Prezzo, serving pizza and noodles!…read more The establishment is spacious. Tonight the staff served two long rows with teenagers and adults celebrating something. Still, we were served pretty quick. Seems they are very organised. The interior looks very modern. In the corner you can find some couches near the bar area. Nice touch. The pizza was lovely - spicy! The noodles (Shrimp and Prawn) my friend ate were a bit overcooked. She was okay with it so. Less calories and a salad with it. What else can you ask for? Oh yes, for the people who want to loose weight, the menu has some light options and it also tells you how many calories you might be eating. What a nice idea! What I like most about this place are the wonderful views out onto the harbor. Just amazing..........However, if there should be a storm, it's not recommendable to walk along the promenade. The wind could sweep you away :-)

The fact that I can't even muster any particularly convincing dislike for Prezzo isn't a good sign…read moreas far as I'm concerned. It's anodyne pseudo-Italian food served in a non-threatening, tastefully bland environment, for a not unreasonable price. The food itself is safe enough - never actively horrible, because it's all kept pretty simple. Everything is a bit overcooked (presumably on the basis that this is less likely to offend than if it were considered undercooked) and the dishes seem to be straight from a British Italian menu of 20 years ago (spicy chicken penne, anyone?). I had slightly spongy spaghetti, in a lake of runny tomato sauce, with a few overcooked king prawns, side salad and a pot of dressing which (had I used it) would have completely overpowered everything else on the plate. Pizzas are available in various permutations including low-fat, on some sort of non-pizza flatbread, or as something called 'The Executive' (reinforcing the impression that you've fallen through a yuppie time-warp). This is the kind of place you might bring your great aunt - the one with the funny tummy, who generally doesn't like foreign food - or book an office Christmas party, after giving up on getting people to agree to something more interesting.

This is a fantastic little Italian deli that's run by an actual Italian couple. The food is…read moreauthentic, and delicious. They also import their coffee beans straight from Italy! Would highly recommended it to anyone who enjoys Italian food.

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