We were very fortunate to come across this place as we left dinner to the very last minute and had…read moreforgotten to pre-book somewhere to eat. Not a single bad word can be said about this place. The food was absolutely incredible, staff was terrific and the whole theme was very unexpected to see in Dunoon. We had ordered a Calzone (with a side of chips) and the Cajun Chicken with chips, both of which came with a wee portion of coleslaw. The chicken melted in your mouth and was seasoned beautifully. The calzone was baked instead of fried and was the BEST calzone I have ever had. The chips were perfect and even the coleslaw was delicious (and I don't even like coleslaw!). We spoke to who we believe is the owner and he was very friendly and approachable and our server was a woman who could not have been better. Her service was as perfect as our meals. We highly recommend The 51st State Bar & Grill and will definitely be back next time we are in Dunoon.

Amaretto struggled when it first opened in Bridge of Weir but now it has definitely hit its stride!…read more The food is proper tasty Italian goodness and the prices are great. You can get a 3 course lunch for under £15 and an evening main course is around £6. Don't even get me started on the delicious Italian desserts for £5, mmmm mmmm, what's even better? The delicious Italian waiters! If you're into the whole tall dark and handsome thing, which I most definitely am! Amaretto also does take-away which is great if you're fed up of the usual Chinese, Indian or Dominos Pizza options. However if you order take-away then you don't get to sit and ogle the waiters. I'm just mentioning it, but I totally don't do that myself of course. Amaretto also has live music nights and they are great. It's always very mellow stuff, jazz bands or pianists. That's PIANISTS! They are also converting the upstairs area into a functions suite so watch out for that.

Big fish in a small bowl!…read more Don't get my wrong the food was lovely (not blow me away outstanding but just ok) there was anti pasta, lasagne, ricotta drinkable wine and some cheesecake for dessert etc all with a hint of poshness! but I think in such a small village it's maybe slightly out of place! It doesn't feel relaxed it would be more at home in a town! It's defo worth a try but!

Never had a bad meal, tried various different foods over the years. High quality food, at…read moreexceptional value. A place I would recommend to anyone to try

the food was amazing. Just top notch quality. Kind and caring servers. The vibes were also so nice…read more Really felt safe and at home.

We had the best pizza and carbonara pasta at this restaurant. We were looking for an Italian eats…read moreand found this place on Yelp. The waiter was so kind and so was the chef! Yes, the chef came out of his kitchen to greet us. It was about closing time for lunch (almost 3pm) and we were the last customers. We will definitely come back when we visit Stirling again in the near future.

Absolutely wonderful and interesting food. Extremely tasty and a lovely atmosphere. Our host and…read morethe staff were friendly and accommodating and the location is stellar. But it's the food that really shines and makes this a can't miss spot.

We melted off the icy cold night with Sapori's. Upon entering, we were gladly received with a…read moretoasty warm invite, with our eyes wandering here and there to sumptuous italian imports stashed around the room. The fake fireplace humoured us at first but later on we forgot about it and it seemed like the real thing. We were happy, warm, and in good spirits. To start off, we were surprised with a humongous portion of fresh steamed mussels in a savoury tomato broth. This was expertly timed to be followed by our platefuls of freshly made pasta. Gorgeous was the creamy carbonara with Parmagiano and Amatriciana, which were wallops of a finish to the nights eats. The staff were lovely, the male wait person in particular was very accommodating and his sincerity was felt. We really wanted to do dessert..but alas again too full! Must come again to peruse the menu further and delight in desserts.

Anger, rage, fury, annoyance. That is what I am feeling. How did I not find this place sooner? Why…read moredid nobody mention it to me? Why did I not see Donald and Peter's rave reviews before now? The world is a cruel and wicked place, but I have to let bygones be bygones and accepted that I am, indeed, a douche for not finding this place sooner. Nestled in Mount Florida near Hampden Park, you wouldn't necessarily find this little place. From the outside it looks nothing more that your typical Italian joint. Almost neglected you may say. There's nothing particularly appealing about the shop front. Furthermore as they have no website I had no real idea what to expect food wise. So, I went in completely blind, not knowing anything. First impressions were excellent, very cosy, only 8 or 9 tables, nice Italian music in the background, the chatter of Italian in the kitchen and amongst the waiters. It all boded very well. We ordered some drinks and after a quick rummage through the menu (which all looked great, and very well priced) we were recited the specials of the day. In true Italian style we took the plunge and went for a mega feast of four courses. Nothing particularly challenging for a Wednesday night I must say. To begin, we had a duo of bruschettas - one, a classic tomato and the other with friarielli (or Italian wild broccoli). Afterwords we had a wonderful seafood caserecce pasta dish (primo) with fresh clams and squid. It tasted just like the real stuff I would get in Italy. After, yes there was more (or a secondo), a huge fitto misto (which we shared) which is basically battered and fried seafood. The batter was so light and crisp, and served with lemon its a simple and easy dish that is difficult to top. Finally for desert was a home-made amarena cherry and amaretto cheesecake. It was oh so rich and creamy. Exquisite!!! All this was washed down with some rather darn fine Soave white wine, and the best part was the final bill, incredibly good value for money considering the quantity and the amazing quality of the food we had. I could not recommend this place enough. A real proper Italian restaurant, which is going straight into my top Italian eateries list. I simply cannot wait to go back.

First of all Congratulations on opening such a fantastic place. Trattoria Genova the Italy has…read morecome to Paisley and I have been waiting for it a long time. This little place is worth visit but make sure you book in advance as since the day one it's been fully booked. Ok let's get to business Food wise... TRATTORIA means tavern. Place where you'll get traditional home made food and that's what Trattoria Genova offers fresh tasty food... We don't need more of Jamie's Italian... We want authenticy and simplicity thanks guys:) Service..very friendly staff and owners. It's been a week since you open and you give the feeling like you were there forever. As soon as I walked in the floor staff greet with smile and give the warm welcoming feeling. This was my second visit and the barman remembered how I take my coffee.. . Hey ho! I like that! :) Inside... Just lovely. Beautiful modern twist with spectacular art on the wall and the ceiling.. Just go on and visit! You won't regret it. I'll be back for sure.. Well done!

I stumbled across this place when looking for somewhere to eat in Paisley. The first thing I…read morenoticed was the lovely interior of the restaurant. It's beautifully designed with a clean, modern feel making the dining atmosphere enjoyable. The servers were very friendly but I would have to say that they were not as attentive as I would have liked. We had to call them for refills on our water and prime them to clear out plates. However they were very personable and hopefully this was just due to the face that they've only been open a few days. I thought the food was slightly above average. I ordered the bruschetta to start and it was a good balance with the garlic and basil. Then I add the pollo Milanese which was average. Overall I would love to give this place four stars as its fresh on the block and boats of a lovely interior but I just feel the food didn't math up. It was what I expected but nothing above and beyond your traditional Italian.

Very friendly staff. They were happy to change their menu to accommodate my wife's needs. Very…read morequick to deliver our food to the table. Everything was tasty.

The pizza here is fab, and they have great lunchtime and early deals. Pleasant decor and friendly…read morevibe. Plenty on the menu besides pizza, but its so good I'm not tempted by anything else. Handy location for train station, right on Burns Statue Square and opposite Odeon Cinema.

This was the best meal I have had so far in Scotland. The servicer were attentive but not…read moreintrusive. The staff was friendly. Now let's talk food. The mushroom starter in dough was amazing. Delicate mushroom flavors came through with a subtle cream sauce. I had the gnocchi which were delicious and we also had the veal steak. I can't find anything negative to say. As Americans they offered us a take out bag for what I could not finish. I am delighted!!! Ambiance transported me to a small bistro in any European city. Certainly competes with the best.

The food in here is absolutely sublime. Truly delicious food, with care taken on the presentation…read moreand making sure all the flavours compliment each other. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and there is always a relaxing ambience, which makes a great intimate dinner, either with your partner or with a family. At first when you enter the restaurant you are seated in a little section designated for pre-drinks and nibbles before being taken through to the main restaurant for dinner, where the food is served not long after being sat down. This is great as means can have relaxing chat before being sat down for dinner. The menu is in Italian, with English underneath, with a large focus on beef, chicken and seafood. This restaurant is suited to kids as the chefs will make anything plain if you ask for it. Furthermore, this restaurant has a dessert trolley with all homemade fresh Italian puddings and you can choose there and then which one takes your fancy. I would highly recommend this place for a truly special dinner.

We stopped in for lunch right after they opened. The service and food were fantastic, with…read morereasonable prices and good portion sizes. I had the soup of the day and pasta with chicken, my wife had a stuffed baguette. I would definitely recommended this spot, I would return here.

Pietruccio's in Hamilton is without a doubt one of my favourite restaurants. I've been 5 or 6 times…read moreand every time I go I feel more and more welcome by Pino, the owner. It's one of the most authentic Italian restaurants I've been to, without a doubt, and it's because of Pino's exquisite style of old school Italian cooking. The service is always absolutely perfect; friendly, welcoming and warm, without being in your face. Even though I think Pino should have a restaurant that can seat 1,000 with this quality food, the restaurant is very small and only has about 10-15 tables. Topping everything off with an extensive wine menu, and a full bar, I see no faults with this place. The menu is brand new every day because Pino only makes meals that day using the ingredients he has. I love this aspect because every time I've been the menu has been so different, as it changes with the seasons and with the chef's mood. You can order from the menu normally, e.g. starter, main, dessert, but every time I've been I've gone for the gourmet tasting menu. This is a 7 course meal consisting of 3 starters, a pasta main, a fish main, a meat main, and a trio of desserts, all very small in size. For £25.95 it's absolutely fantastic. This evening as always, I chose the tasting menu. The most exciting aspect is you don't get to choose what you're having; Pino does. So even if you went two days in a row and the menu was the same, you could have 7 different things. Tonight's 3 starters consisted of Smoked Duck Salad, Grilled Asparagus in oil and vinegar, and Stuffed Aubergines. Absolutely heavenly. Our pasta main course was Tortelloni with Ham and Black Truffle in a Creamy Sauce. The fish was Salmon alla Romana, and we had an Aberdeen Angus Fillet, cooked rare to perfection, for our meat main. Without a doubt the best steak I've ever tasted. The trio of desserts consisted of homemade apple cake, homemade dark chocolate mousse, and a selection of berries drizzled in maple syrup. This place is absolutely outstanding, and despite the fact it's not in the city centre, I would definitely advise making a point to get out to this place for a meal. You definitely would not regret it!

First class Italian. Went for the 7 course gourmet menu on a Sunday night. Had heard great things…read moreabout this and was not disappointed. Every dish was excellent. The service was also friendly and attentive, could not have been better. Wine list reasonably pricey but for the 4 of us the final bill was £140 which was excellent value. Definitely worth the trip from Glasgow to Hamilton. Can't wait to go back.