Good fast food. Great for late night eats as we found out on our first night in town. The food is…read morecheap and good. I prefer the chicken over their lamb kebab though.

This is my boyfriend's eatery of choice when he and his mate have had a fair few pints and fancy a…read moreslobbery sarbeni for the journey home. They sell the type of generic junk that is only favoured by the 3am crowd looking to soak up their bellies full of booze. That said, the staff are always smiling and make an effort to converse with the customers that pay them a visit, bringing some extra banter to your evening's activities. Thumbs up to these guys for the abuse they no doubt endure with their clientele including the nasty neds that lurk under Central Station Bridge.

Looking for a bite to eat with my friend and her three year old daughter we thought Pizza Express…read moreseemed like a good family friendly option. Glasgow was in full Commonwealth fever and the town was really busy. We tried the branch in Princes Square first, but with over an hour to wait with a hungry kid we opted to visit this branch just off George Square. We had to wait about 15 mins on this busy Saturday night, and we have a sneaking suspicion the kind, but slightly too enthusiastic waitress might have given us a table quicker due to the tired child and the harassed look the adults were sporting. My friend opted for to go for the £6.50 piccolo menu for her daughter which consisted of a starter of dough balls, followed by a choice of pizza or pasta dish, a choice of dessert either ice cream or chocolate cake/brownie and a Bambinoccino (basically a frothy milk with chocolate). This proved great value and was devoured without much complaint. We both opted for the Leggera Pizzas - lighter pizzas with a salad in the middle. I went for the Goats Cheese which was sweet with lovely caramelised onions and spinach, whilst my friend opted for a chicken version. These were really tasty despite being lower in calories than a lot of pizzas and I think theres a real potential for restaurants to make some dishes slightly healthier, or more moderate portions catering for more health conscious eaters. To finish my friend went for a black coffee and I tagged on a mini dolcetti chocolate gluten free brownie which was rich and ganache like and just enough to end the meal. Prices are as you would expect, about £10 for a pizza, £5 for dessert - not the cheapest by any means but the food was fairly good quality. Our waitress was lovely and very friendly although we did find the service particularly slow, but I think on this particular night the restaurant was particularly busy. However, I would say though that I much prefer the Princes Square branch. There's seating both up and downstairs but we did find some of the facilities toilets etc a little run down, and from a quick look downstairs we both thought it looked a little dark and unatmospheric. Definitely somewhere I'll keep coming for pizza, but its by no means fine dining and I'd probably opt to visit the brighter Princes Square branch.

Most of the praise aimed towards Pizza Express seems to centre on the ambience, which is far more…read morerestaurant-like and intimate than the chain's name would suggest. Waiters come round with black pepper, gentle music plays in the background, the decor is stylish, and you can order a bottle of white wine without feeling an idiot. The food is good too, with more authentically Italian pizzas than many rivals, but in all honesty. sometimes I just prefer a greasy, meat and jalapeno laden beast from Dominos or Pizza Hut.

The chain was founded in Dubai with their headquarters located in Glasgow. We ordered on the kiosk…read moreand collected our food when our number was called. I went with the Doner Rice Bowl. The meat was sliced thin and also came with salad and sauce. The bowl was flavorful and filling. I only wished there was more sauce. I tried a bite of the OG Kebab and liked the thin sesame waffle bread. I also tried a bite of the Berliner doughnut bites- skip. They were dense instead of being soft and fluffy. Overall, I wish there was one of these close to me.

Food and service were great Afach and was super helpful…read moreordering and explaining everything. Would visit again if we were local but we live in USA. Thank you for an amazing visit!

Good food. Attentive service. Ambiance was chill. Would get a pepperoni or cheese next time instead…read moreof trying ti be fancy. Everyone around me was enjoying their food and it all looked yummy.

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.

Hands down the best pizza I've had...I've been trying to top it ever since but, no such luck! I had…read morethe number 5- it had ricotta, mozzarella, 'nduja, and spianata calabrese salami. The crust is the right amount of doughy (sour doughy mmm) and the toppings were so flavourful and balanced eachother nicely. The side of buffalo burrata that I ordered was a great added touch. Great atmosphere, not too loud or cramped and definitely felt like a classy spot for a classy pizza which made a simple meal feel that much nicer. I would go back to Glasgow for this pizza alone!

Great pizza. I love this soft Naan-like and thin crust. I highly recommend to dine-in to enjoy the…read morepizza to the fullest. This is very thin pizza so if you get it take-away, the crust becomes soggy and you might not experience how great the crust is. Very well flavored and as good as real Neapolitan pizza. I tried pizza #8 & 9 and liked the one with pumpkin cream (forgot which number). Try Burrata too. It's very good and bargain price (only £3!) Good service and modern dining area. Highly recommend.

Enjoy generous portions with Old World flair at Elena's. They've won a bunch of awards for a…read morereason, maybe due to the unique concept, but they do a nice job combining Scottish pub and Spanish panache. Of course many come for the tapas, and you'll get more than the typical microscope-required dishes at other places. Get your imported beer here on tap as well. It goes well with the diverse choices that should keep everyone happy. Croquettes are sharable but that didn't stop me from eating them all. You get a variety but notice: the chicken ones remain hot! The lamb was tasty and sides filling. A couple drafts later I'm waddling out satisfied. It's a nice alternative to the Argyle area dining scene, and I'll hope to return and try much more.

This is the best Spanish food to be had in Glasgow by a country mile and then some! Why haven't I…read morefound this place sooner? We'd recently returned from a short break in Malaga and were pining for some Spanish ambience, so I was very pleased to discover Elena's, even more so when we spotted the Paella de Marisco (seafood paella) - I'll be having half of that, yes please! They have a pretty good wine list too, and we soon settled on a nice fragrant Alberino, which was a pefect accompaniment to the seafood. The table was soon very cluttered with dishes, wine cooler and glasses, but we managed. I'm afraid I forgot to take any pictures of the food, it was too yummy not to get stuck in. For dessert, I couldn't resist the chocolate brownie, although I opted for coconut ice cream instead of the lemon. I probably shouldn't have had either given my lactose intolerance, but sometimes you have to be prepared to suffer. It did almost finish me off, it was so chocolatey, but wow, it was worth it. I'm only giving four stars as I thought the service was a little lacklustre in places. They didn't offer to pour or let us taste the wine, didn't provide a finger bowl or any wipes for the sticky fingers, and - more importantly - didn't tell us about the menu specials when we were ordering. We only found out about those when I spotted the specials board on the way out. I don't know if it would have made much difference actually, as we were pretty committed to the paella before we arrived, but it would have been nice to have had the choice. Annnd.... I've just spotted that they have Caipirinhas on the cocktail menu - now I'll definitely have to go back!

Unfortunately I was very disappointed by my experience here. I had been here a few years ago and…read morealso had a bad experience. I was expecting it to be much better especially with many positive reviews. I thought it would also have improved over time and would have a better menu. I only came here as a friend was celebrating his birthday and chose here as he and his wife had been before and there was also a quiz on. Alas for me it was to be another disappointing visit and a menu with hardly anything I could choose from. It wasn't really Italian as I thought apart from the pizzas I suppose, which I don't like. I ended up choosing a side of triple cooked chips. I went to the bar and ordered the chips (£3) and also a pint of coke and I was charged £7.40. £7 bleeding 40????!!!!!!! Good grief! £4.40 for a coke? I had to speak to the girl again and ask how much for a pint of coke and she realised she had overcharged me. After she struggled with the till I eventually got my money back. She apologised and said my chips would be with me soon. So I waited and waited and waited, after about 30 minutes and other customers around me who arrived after me had be served, I went back to the bar and found the girl who served me and she was very embarrassed and apologetic. So after 45 minutes I eventually got my bowl of chips. The girl fortunately came over and gave me my money back. The last time they didn't charge us because the food was awful. So I started tucking in, as I was starving, and accompanied with my chips was mayonnaise. I thought everything was ok but before I finished I developed a very sore stomach thereafter I became extremely ill. I became very familiar with the toilet after several visits. The toliet was awful which didn't help. On one occassion the only cubicle that was available didn't have a light and no light could get in as there was no usual gap at either top or bottom of the door. Argh! After my two bad experiences I don't think I'll be in a hurry to come back. Sadly I had to cut the night short, miss out on the rest of the quiz and just get home to my bed. I ended up being ill for two days. It might be others cup of tea but unfortunately it's not for me.

I had never been here before and was invited to an event and had to come back to try the menu…read more Firebird serves good drinks and they have a good selection on offer. I had the special pizza that had the haggis , onion and goats cheese. For me the pizza tasted like crunchy flatbread a pizza should be soft doughy full of flavour sadly that day may have been an off day but wasn't for me. There was a condiment set on the table and noticed that even though the jar was full nothing would come out as the wrong pepper was placed in the shaker, the holes was too small. Good for drinks yes! Food mmmmm! if you take grandma make sure she has used poligrip as that pizza is hard as nails.

Pizza is always on point and from my perspective is the best pizza in Glasgow. It is wood fired…read moreand always cooked to perfection. Service is always on point and friendly and always make sure you are taken of. Place is quaint lighting sets the mood and clean.

I chose this pizza place for our dinner, the family was sick of "heavy" Scottish food and it's…read morecrazy when pizza is the lighter alternative. The choice was between a more traditional Italian restaurant and Pizza Punks which had a little more of the grit and industrial nature that we associate Glasgow with. The reason for the low review is the pizza took an hour to arrive. We were excited to start the meal but around 30 minutes of waiting it started getting awkward and when we looked around at other tables that were there before us we also noticed them looking around for their food. It took so long some people started leaving and the only reason this is not a 1 star review is staff was very good and kept apologizing. They did knock off 10 percent off the bill which we really appreciated but we would have left if they told us at the beginning the kitchen was very far behind. The pizzas tasted OK, but we were also very very hungry by the time it came. I would have ordered more food but were terrified it would take too long so we left still hungry. Interior is very nice and surprisingly large. They had a DJ in the front room and a professional photographer was also there when we ate shooting the interior. It could have been a more interesting experience if it didn't take so long!