Recently refurnished - the food here is wonderful, and it is so much nicer than it was before. They…read morebought next door, knocked through the wall and doubled the size of the restaurant. Nice and posh. Good for a family meal. The food has always been good - again, pasta and pizza variety (as it is Italian) but they are pretty darn good pizza and pasta. It is nice now that it's a little less dark and more open - definetely makes a difference.

Cecchinis has a local reputation for being a solid Italian restaurant. My daughter's mother-in-law…read moreand I were spending the day shopping and stopped in for a quiet dinner. Our dining experience was marked with good food and excellent service. Andy was AMAZING!!! He is a very professional server that goes above and beyond to provide the best experience possible. Calling our cab as we were finishing up our meal was a nice touch and very appreciated. They have a full bar and are quick with the drinks. If you order a mixed drink it will come with the shot of alcohol in a tall glass and a cold bottle of soda along side it. The presentation is very refreshing. For dinner we went simple with two pasta dishes and garlic bread. For appetizers we both decided on the fried mozzarella sticks. One of our meals came with meatballs that were very dry. This made them unappealing but the red sauce was delicious. The second pasta meal was macaroni with a sauce that was a blend of cheeses. This was outstanding and a recommendation by our server. Our appetizers came with a tart cranberry sauce and were very good.

Brand spanking new Italian restaurant in the middle of Prestwick's busy main street, Cecchini's has…read moretaken over the location from Anise Indian (sob sob). I had the quattro stagioni pizza (£6.95) and a portion of spicy fries.The pizza was pretty decent, nicely crisp, golden brown and properly cooked all the way through. What can I say, it was yum! On the vegetarian front, should anyone tire of pizza (as if) or penne arrabiata (definitely) the peperoni ripeni main course caught my eye "stuffed pepper roasted with tomato & basil risotto, topped with mozzarella & drizzled with pesto". I LOVE pesto! Our waiters were attentive and friendly, the vibe was relaxed and I loved the smart decor. Cecchini's has none of the twee paraphenalia usually found in an Italian restaurant - not a raffia covered chianti bottle with red candle in sight. The wallpaper is pretty cool and features images of Italy in the medium of old black and white postcards. Nice one! The menu is very reasonably priced and they do takeaway also. Drinks are on the steep side with the cheapest pint of draught lager coming in at around £4.20 a pint, and a large glass of cordial £1.80, but the wine isn't silly prices. When you add the food and drink together the bottom line bill is not extorionate. Free wifi, easy free parking a short walk along the road. Special offers and set menus at certain times and particular days. Check em out!

Excellent Penne al pollo but the gluten free pasta is spaghetti! Crazy!!…read more My friends pizza was "alright". I would give five stars for the pasta but his pizza pulls down the mark.

This is a great it a typical italian restraunt which i highly recommended. The location sets it…read morejust off wellinton square and is whithin walking distance from the beach and the gaiety theatre. Parking is on the street opposite with lots of parking spaces. It has recently been modernised and extented to make it a much larger restraunt.It is now more spacious and the tables feel less cramed in. It now has a new fresh modern look. It is always been a very popular restraunt but this is due to the food and service. The food is typical italian but the menu is variable. It is really tasy and i highly reconmmend the macaroni cheese and the spagetti carbonara. The service is also really good and it is nice to be served fresh bread, oils and balsamic vinegar while chossing from the menu.

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.

I really like this restaurant , as it serves consistent good basic Italian food . Great…read moresurroundings , all glass and overlooking the marina . Prices are very reasonable consistant with the area,but well used locally for functions as well . The staff are very accommodating and pleasant and it is a pleasure to find a local that is enjoyable and you know that you will always be well fed

Nice place to grab a bite and wait to board the ferry. Ordered fish cakes, fish and chips, a pizza…read moreand pasta. Nothing was amazing but all food was solid. Clean and friendly staff. We really enjoyed our tome on the terrace. Best part was that they offered to make my daughter, who does not drink soda or fruit juice, an iced tea. Super.

Carlos is an amazing restaurant with great atmosphere there staff are very welcoming there food is…read morecooked perfectly there cod goujons are another level. I also like there dough balls they have loads of dessert options.

Carlo's has got to be in our opinion the best italian restaurant in south scotland, the food is…read morefantastic the service great and the staff really lovely. The owners are very approachable and always ready to see to any requirement you have. It is i feel a wonderful place to go if you have a special occasion, look forward to our next visit. the platts

This restaurant is sumptious camp and divinely elegant and the food whether it is pizza,pasta or…read moreeven the Thai selection is superb .You will be infor a treat so dress to enjoy. Also must have one of the most comfortable smoking areas in Scotland. Quite superb all rounder.

purple brocade and all different rich styles decorated a lovely intimate dining room with very good…read moreand reasonably priced dishes. You need to taste the home made pasta ,great. will go again now we have discovered it

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.

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.