I go through phases, but this is probably my number one favourite restaurant on the entire planet…read moreright now. The street scene on Glasgow Vennel never fails to send me back in time - an old cobbled street, including the flax heckling shop ( an old stone cottage) which is a Burns heritage site. Inside, the ambience is good in the old school Italian style, and the atmosphere gets very hale and hearty as the evening progresses with all those Ayrshire families enjoying themselves! On my last two visits to family in Ayrshire, this is where we went, and it was been clean plates all round for us, from my niece (age 10) to my mother (aged 70+). Pizza for me, calzone for my sister, chicken for mother, and pizza & chips plus homemade ice cream and more elaborate desserts for the kids. All done to a T - see the photos from my sister's phone which I've uploaded. I wouldn't call it high glamour, but prices are reasonable (£9.25 for the most expensive pizza) and the value for money and wholesomeness of the food is unbeatable. In conclusion, it would take a lot to make me want to try a different restaurant in the Irvine/Kilwinning area.

This is a lovely restruant with a really good Italian menu at very reasonable prices…read more The staff are welcoming and attentive. The most exciting thing is you can have any pasta dish gluten free there are so few restaurants in Irvine that offer this and a dietary restriction can make eating out so difficult. Well done Adesso we will definitely be back.

Very tasty food at reasonable prices. Worth a visit. I had the salmon with the super food salad…read more Salmon was cooked perfectly. Superfood salad had chick peas, lettuce, pomegranate, cous cous and carrot shavings with a vinegar bases dressing. My friend had the cajun butterfly chicken with sweet potato wedges and onion rings. The sauce was served on the side and was very good. Waiter was attentive, service was efficient. Nice decor and lighting and ample parking. Worth a visit. If you sign up for there loyalty program you also get 25% off your food so definitely do this. Bill came to £26 with 2 soft drinks and the food after the discount which was very reasonable for what we ate.

I have been a regular customer of Si's for quite a few months now and on each visit I have found…read morethat the staff work hard to ensure that they present their products and themselves in a manner that makes me and my friends feel that we are important to them, to such an extent that they will take responsibility for se thing that the customer fells is not up to par. As long as the complaint is politely delivered and is permanent to your meal. I personally think the entire staff from top off the house to the front, present a great eatter that the owners and Irvine can be proud of.

Irvine's Harbour Arts Centre hosts both visual and performing arts, plus a lot of community and…read morechild-friendly workshops. The adjoining Hac Bar now seems to have established itself as an elegant bistro and bar. On a visit up north, I had already taken mother to Small Talk, and if you are a big soup fan like mother then Small Talk still wins as it is three soups of the day there, versus one everywhere else, including the Hac Bar! Nevertheless, I felt the need to ring the changes, and had my sister drop us off outside the Ship Inn (didn't fancy it!) and we ended up here. Where Hac Bar wins over Small Talk is in the extensive window views towards the harbour (!), a much larger and less crowded space dining space, a touch of modern elegance, plus Hac Bar serves craft beers and cocktails if that is your thing. This is daytime to evening venue. Vegetarians such as myself are well catered for with at least half a dozen interesting options clearly marked on the menu, and the manager also advised that the chicken curry could be made with quorn. I asked which of the vegetarian dishes were made fresh, and was told all of them apart from the lasagne. Mother went for the tomato and basil soup, which she finished. The bread that came with it looked to be bog standard supermarket brown (might have been toasted) and was left untouched. As my main was a bit dry, I ended up having them bring me the soup as well. I am not a huge fan of tomato soup as I find it too acidic and the soup here did nothing to change my mind and was in no way outstanding, only OK. (see photo) I went for the goats cheese burger, which was really more of a stack of two rounds of grilled cheese garnished with roasted peppers and onions in a brioche bun. It was served on a board with fries and coleslaw (see photo) The impressive appearance of my main alone made me glad I had come to Hac Bar! Not having had goat's cheese in a while, I enjoyed my meal. If we are being critical, I would have preferred less cheese and more roast veg or salad in the bun. The brioche was pleasantly tender, however if my dining companion had been someone I was trying to impress, it could have done with being a lot more structurally sound as eating became a bit messy! Coleslaw was OK, the fries came attractively served in a wire basket. However, fries are 'fake food' in my book - I only nibbled a few and next time I would try and swap these for something a bit more wholesome. I did find the meal just a bit dry which I mentioned to the staff and asked for some soup. I was brought a full bowl without bread, as I asked, and this was billed as 'Kid's Soup £2' rather than the full whack, which was a nice touch. The staff were all excellent. I really enjoyed the relaxed, elegant charm of the Hac Bar and would definitely eat here again. (Note: Wasn't impressed with the rather derivative gallery exhibtions - the jewelry and other crafts available to buy were more to my tastes. However, I have seem some poignant work here with a strong local connection to the local landscape, history, culture and sometimes with a dash of gritty realism and working class culture!)

The Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine is situated down in the older , part of the town which is quite…read morequaint and has a bit of character . The bar is open all day for meals and coffee and serves an A La Carte menu at night . The centre operates as a gallery , concert venue and offers art classes as well . The auditorium has around 150 seats , therefore offering a small intimate feel to it . As an audience you feel really close to the artist and often get a chance to talk at interval time as they can be found at the merchandise table , signing CD,s etc . I have seen 4 or 5 bands here over the last year and thus very enthusiastic about supporting local and overseas talent . Prices are reasonable about ten to twelve pounds for a ticket and the bar serves good food and drinks . There is a local arts festival in the summer which is well attended . Good place to pop in if you are in the area , for a restorative drink or a bite to eat.

Great local pub, spent many a night here over the years imbibing a few pints. The staff are always…read morecheery, the locals great for some chat. If you want a game of pool you can do that, if you're there for sport there's plenty of screens for viewing. The super added bonus with the Lawthorn is that it's also an Indian restaurant. That pakora! Yum! The food is always great and the service matches that same level too. Keep up the good work!

Food excellent, service and waiters fantastic!! Had a wonderful evening.read more

Do not miss out on this place. A wonderful menu of tasty Mediterranean salads, fresh and funky…read moreburgers and the most amazing selection of shakes and more. Beautifully presented, fresh and tasty. Cannot stress what a great job this team has done. Excellent!

Popped in for a coffee and cake whilst out in Irvine . Such a find . So impressed with surroundings…read more, service and menu . Promoting good local produce , it has at least 4 veggie , vegan dishes on the menu that looked delicious . Home baking is tasty and protein shakes are available in addition to the normal range of beverages . I have definitely earmarked it for a return visit

Terrible service from here today so much so we will not be back. As regular customers we had an…read moreissue last week with a special fish supper being over cooked and the curry sauce being runny but we thought it was a one off, however today I am so disgusted we will not be back. My partner collected a small fish supper and a chicken nugget meal as the chicken nuggets are usually proper chicken with a lovely flavour. However we got home and noticed immediately that the chicken nuggets were different. I opened one of them to find that it was minced chicken something that turns my stomach and I simply cannot eat. I did however take a bite and it was tasteless and clearly a cheaper alternative to their usual chicken nuggets. Unknown to me my partner who was downstairs had also been disappointed with his fish supper as it was broken into tiny pieces and likewise the chips were not fresh and he put his in the bin. I phoned the fish and chip shop and the young girl who answered immediately told me that they had new chicken nuggets when I told her I was not satisfied she put me on to her manager. As soon as he took the phone his attitude was arrogant and condescending he asked me what my problem was as they were still chicken nuggets. I advised him that the reason we go there is because the usual ones that are served are proper chicken and not minced chicken and he advised that his supplier did not have any and he did not see the problem as they were still chicken nuggets. At no point did he apologise or offer a replacement or refund and he made it clear that he knew who my partner was as he was a regular customer. At this point I asked him why he did not advise him that there was a change in the supplier as my partner would have ordered something else yet again he repeated he didn't need to he was still serving chicken nuggets. I asked his name and he responded I'm "BIG CHIEF" I thought I was hearing things and asked him again and he replied "I AM BIG CHIEF" I asked his name and he replied Martin and that he was the owner, his attitude continued and it was evident that he was acting smart in front of younger staff members and his ego really needed to be addressed. I asked him if he had any intention to replace the order and he said next time you're in It will be replaced. I felt this was reluctant and he had absolutely no intention of refunding us. I fully intend to take guidance from consumer and trading standards Scotland and environmental health to find out the actual quality and quantity of chicken in these minced nuggets as it clearly was the cheapest option he could purchase. We will not be back he has lost regular customers but his egotistical behaviour would highlight this would not bother him in the slightest. I highly doubt we are the only people who have experienced the same treatment and with the attitude shown today it is clear that this man clearly needs to go on a course for customer service as his interpersonal skills are non-existent. I also believe that this fish and chip shop which is in a prime location of the town will fail miserably if this man is allowed to continue running the place with no regard to customers concerns complaints and quality of the food. I would be very much obliged if they can refund us for the order today they know our address as we order regularly for delivery but will never give them any future orders as that is twice now the food has been under par, however the main reason was the attitude displayed by this man. Simple apology would have rectified the situation but his egotistical demeanour escalated the situation. I hope other customers take this on board as a true and accurate account of our experience today.

Tried the fritters, nice and fresh. Good, crispy batter on them and the sausages I had along with…read morethem. Recommended

New management with good food and new sryle Cantonese and Thai together, It is a fresh taste and…read morenot like a traditional food

In my opinion the Torranyard is the best Indian in Ayrshire I would highly recommend sitting in,…read morethe food taste great and the staff are really attentive and friendly

Torranyard Tandoori is perhaps one of the best Indian restaurants I have visited. The staff are…read morevery friendly and welcoming and the menu is extensive but not exhausting. The setting is cosy, if not a bit out of the way. I greatly appreciate the large selection of vegetarian food, for every curry there is the choice of paneer, indian vegetables, regular vegetables and for everyone else, a variety of meats. The gobi (cauliflower) pakora is definitely worth a try, as it is always made fresh, and is crisp and delicious. I have also been informed that the tandoori dishes are unmatched. If you happen to be anywhere near Kilwinning, give it a try!

Oh. My. God. So many mouth watering sweets here. I had the strawberry tart and a millionaires…read moreshortbread and they were well worth the calories. Iced latte was also good. I was greeted immediately upon walking in the door and the girl took my to-go order very quickly. Impressed with the service. If I'd had done I would've sat to enjoy my coffee, the decor was cute and it gave off a fun laid back vibe.

The best empire biscuits anywhere! They are huge too. Had lovely coffee here and we got some other…read morecakes to go for later on. They were all delicious! If you're in the area go, go go.