A nice little cafe in Paisley. Breakfast all day. Fabulous looking milk shakes. Nice looking…read morepastries. Has sandwiches also. We just had tea and scones which were pretty good. Locals love this place.

People always say you'll have to book in advance for a table at Cardosi's and its reputation and…read morepopularity become clear after one visit (perhaps even as soon as the scents from the kitchen first hit you). Having visited the restaurant for years, celebrating all manner of things with my family, I can honestly say I consider it to be Paisley's best restaurant. The staff are attentive, friendly, knowledgeable and they make each experience - always a culinary delight - truly excellent. American and Italian influences are married beautifully; the latter being (thankfully) far more prominent leaving the former as an interesting accent. The resultant atmosphere is inviting, warm, relaxed and a pleasure to dine in. The lighting in the back is perfect and really makes Cardosi's a great place for a special occasion whilst the booths are somewhat secluded and provide for an intimate retreat in which to enjoy an afternoon or evening with good company. The menu has developed over the years but some signature dishes remain popular with my family; the simple Penne Alfredo is pasta perfection and the goats' cheese bruschetta (one of the four or so bruschettas offered) is divine. Presentation is thoughtful and consistent no matter which service you're enjoying; this is a testament to the kitchen staff as dinner can be exceptionally busy. Value is excellent, especially at lunchtime when two courses can be had for £9.50. Evening and pre-theatre are very well priced and do not overly restrict the diner. The à la carte options can be a little pricey but I have yet to be anything less than impressed by the choices therefrom. Recently there have been a couple of duck dishes on both the evening and à la carte menus which have been superbly executed. The Coppa Scozia, which raises the humble vanilla ice cream to dizzying gastronomic heights with the addition of crumbled Scottish tablet and hot caramel sauce, stands out from the dessert menu (but is equally matched by the rich and decadent cheesecake). Heralded by many as Paisley's go-to place for any special occasion, Cardosi's is unrivalled in the town and can hold its own against many of the reputable Glasgow restaurants. Whether you go for lunch or dinner, with a crowd or your significant other, you can be sure you'll be enjoying the very best that Paisley has to offer in quality dining.

Lombardi is an Italian restaurant situated in the stylish Merchant square. The decor is very old…read morestyle, verging on cheesy, Mediterranean with red chequered table clothes on the tables which are laid out in perfect rows. Something about Lombardi reminds me of that scene from Lady and the Tramp, you know the one? Where they share the spaghetti? They serve breakfast through to dinner and the menu has everything you would hope to find in an Italian restaurant. I particularly recommend any of the fish dishes from the a la carte menu as one of these coupled with the decor does make you feel like your on holiday in Italy. You can expect to pay anything from £8 to £18 for a main course depending on whether you go for pasta or a meat/fish based dish. The atmosphere is very casual and relaxed and the food is pretty good although not the best Italian I've ever eaten in Glasgow. I recommend Lombardi though for the feel of the place as I love the slightly naff decor as it reminds me of childhood holidays in Italy.

There are very few Italian restaurants in Paisley so when Lombardi's first opened it was…read moregreat.Situated just a few yards from the back entrance of Paisley Gilmour St,it looks quite small from the outside and you maybe wouldn't even know it was a restaurant.On the inside it's very cosy and inviting,pretty typical Italian style decor..red checked table cloths etc.Staff are very friendly and helpful,the best thing about Lombardi's however is the food.it's delicious and not overly priced.I find the best time to eat there is at lunchtime,they do a pre-theatre menu which is a really good deal.

The latest instalment in the Saporito chain and a total breath of fresh air for Paisley…read more Having moved here little over a year ago, it's safe to say I've not ventured out too much. This towns food offerings leave a lot to be desired, and the better of them come with a hefty price tag. So I was delighted when Saporito opened yet another branch here. Myself, the girlfriend and her family trooped out last Sunday in pursuit of an alternative to the usual run of the mill Sunday dinners we've become acquired to of late - and it's safe to say we were not disappointed. I punted for the macaroni cheese - not the most adventurous of dishes, I'll admit - but certainly the tastiest. It was HUGE. Served with a delicious side salad and I went all out and got the chunky fries (gotta have something to pop up that excess cheese sauce, right?). As far as mac' and cheese goes this stuff was up there with the best; Sloans and my mums homemade mac but to name a few. The girlfriend went for the goats cheese and tomato style pasta bake. It looked equally as tasty as my mac' and cheese. As did the tagliatelle and lobster ravioli which featured at our table. Everyone was more than delighted with their food and suitably full up as well. Can't emphasise enough just how big the portions were - not that I'm complaining, as the price was more than fair for a plate half that size. The only criticism I had of this place was that we were literally the only people in the whole place. At 7pm on a Sunday evening I'd like to think that wouldn't be the case - however I'm sure once the word gets out about this place that people will be clambering for a table.

We popped into this tapas restaurant for a late lunch yesterday. Good selection of meat, fish,…read morevegetarian and vegan tapas providing lots of variety to choose from, plus several mains like paella, steak, etc. We decided to get a selection of 6 tapas, taking advantage of the 3 tapas for £9.95 offer (available all day Sat-Sun). Staff were warm and friendly, and we were immediately served complimentary bread, oil, olives and a jug of fruit-infused iced water - top marks for the welcome! Service and wait time was no issue as we were the only folks dining there (unsurprising as 3.30pm IS an odd time to be eating I suppose). I tried 4 of the tapas dishes - Guiso de Garbanzos (a slow-cooked chickpea stew in a herby tomato sauce), Tempura Vegetal (bite-size pieces of broccoli, cauliflower, courgette and carrot coated in a light crisp batter and served with a sweet chilli dip), Patatas Bravas (a tapas staple, this one was like roast potatoes with a thick tomato sauce on top), and a tapas-sized serving of the Paella de Verduras (which differed slightly from the description in the menu - no courgette or aubergine, but the mix of broccoli, carrots, peas, peppers and delicious savoury rice was fine without). The restaurant is fully licensed, however I had a nice fruity mocktail as I was out with the car. We really enjoyed the meal and I'm sure we'll be back again.

I was here last month to try the Spanish menu of the restaurant…read more I was pretty impressed about how the restaurant makes you feel in a real Spanish restaurant, decoration, free nibble while you wait for your main courses etc. We ordered: champiñones al ajillo (mushsrooms with garlic) morcilla rebozada (black pudding), gambas rebozadas (prawns), croquetas y carne guisada (lamb cubic). The best one was the lamb, really similar as the Spanish, and really tasty. Mushrooms and prawns were really good too and with the same elaboration as in my country. The less Spanish for us were the croquetas and morcilla, croquetas because the inside wasn't as creamy as they suppossed to be, and morcilla because in Spain most of the time we eat in smaller quantity and just themselves without the tempura. We also tried one of the wines from our region in Spain (12£) the bottle and was soooo good! I highly recommend this restaurant if you are nearby Paisley.

We loved our experience at Jam Jar! Service was excellent everyone so friendly! We tried haggis…read moreand black pudding as appetizers ! I even had a Moscow Mule!

My friends and I are from California and we are visiting Scotland. We stopped in Glasgow to see the…read morebeautiful sites and converse with the locals. We decided to stop at the Jam Jar in Paisley and it ended up being one of the best restaurants that I, personally, have ever been to. The food was excellent and the service was top notch. We had a young woman and gentleman wait on us and they did an excellent job. They were polite and professional. Another gentleman (possibly the owner) came up and checked on us as well and he was also an incredibly friendly person who added to the warm and welcoming ambiance. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is lucky enough to be in such a wonderful part of the world.

I really like this restaurant. The seafood rissoto was to die for! I thought it was a little bit…read morepricey, but I can live with that because of the quality of the food.

We visit here anytime we are in Paisley, I took the girls there one lunch time before Christmas…read morelast year, the girls and I had a great lunch, the food was perfect!! I had my usual Carbonara and the girls shared a pizza with fries, we also enjoyed some delicious ice cream for dessert! What I love about this place is that its very homely and safe, the staff do there best to look after you and make you feel really welcome. The food is amazing! They even have an open kitchen where you can see the mad but good looking chef preparing your food :-) We were lucky enough to be sitting beside the girl from TOWIE! Sam Faiers, who had popped in for a pasta with her friend on a visit to Scotland. As you can imagine this made my girls day, hence my opinion! We always go to La Dolce Vita if were in Paisley. Highly Recommended.

Was actually one of the best Italians in Paisley without a doubt , me and my partner miss it so…read moremuch!

Not the best italian in paisley! Only one type of wine…read moreavailable! Very strange for an italian restaurant! Food ok, not exceptional! Not a great atmosphere possibly as restaurant is so quiet!