Went there with a Groupon deal for steak dinners…read more Venue is nice, staff are very pleasant and the meal was great but it was over an hour from the time we entered the building before we actually had any food. Having to wait that long makes it very unlikely that we would go back and that's a shame since everything else was so nice.

And why not. This place is nice and has a very classy feel to it. Hidden down a wee street just off…read moreArgyle Street, Esca is a lovely continental type cafe serving homemade Italian grub to an appreciative group of regulars and stumblers inners.......its a new technical term. With a definite up market cafe feel, the atmosphere is welcoming and the service is quick and friendly. As for the grub, well i certainly have heard no complaints and would never make one myself. having only ever frequented around the lunch time period i can only offer comment appropriate to this. Great, tasty and reasonably priced. A definite thumbs up from me. Classy wee joint with great grub, nice feel and good service...yum.

Really could drive past this place a million times and not realise it's there…read more Situated above a chipshop it doesn't look much Wakes up the stairs, go in, actually a little gem of a place. Great modern interior if not tiny however what it lacks in size, the food gives back in flavour Seems small is always better in Glasgow .... crabshak, fanny Trollopes to name a few tiny but excellent dining places ..... well this place is up there! Got an amazing Stornaway blackpudding and goats cheese salad starter ..... larger plate than expected..... still finished ever flavoursome bite on the plate Had the chicken supreme - really balmoral chicken but with gravy, I much prefer this.... chicken haggis and gravy.... hell yeah! Starter, main and two cans of Diet Coke still came to less than £15 .... bargain Going back..... and in a hurry

Was looking for somewhere to lunch near work and one of my colleagues recommend this place. We…read moreheaded along. It's based up stairs and is relatively new. The name made me think it was going to be a Japanese place but it's not, it has a great variety of food on the menu and all very reasonable priced. The lunch set menu is £6.95 for 2 courses and the servings were big. The place is small and was busy when we went so maybe a good idea to book a table. I ordered a starter of nachos with pulled pork as my main. It tasted great but a few of the nachos were burnt at the edges. Your drinks come in cute little jar glasses. They also offer cocktails but as I was on my lunch break I wasn't able to try. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The place is modern and bright. Well worth a visit.

It was quite late on a Saturday night, Ian was out my neck of the woods and we were mega hungry. I…read morethen remembered Eataliano in Hamilton, I thought some good Italian nosh should satisfy our rumbling stomachs. We arrived just after 9.30pm so we were worried we might be too late as the closing time said 10pm on the door but folks were still being served so I presume it was an 11pm closing. The staff were lovely and accommodating, sitting us down in a wee comfy corner for the two of us. As I was famished I wanted the full 3 course meal. We started off with mozzarella sticks, I can't remember what they called it but it was sticks of yummy battered cheese and dip, then I had the penne carbonara. You could choose the pasta you fancied, penne's one of my favourites. Then for a sweet I had a strawberry sundae, it finished off the meal perfectly. I would definitely come back here as the prices weren't too bad, the décor was smart, especially as it's still fresh and new and of course the food was delicious. One to keep in mind for future tasty food.

This is a very good restaurant. Very good Italian cuisine. I like the atmosphere inside the…read morerestaurant as well. The staff are very friendly. So I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Serving up the highest standard of food I've ever eaten in Glasgow, Barbarossa is quite a bit out…read moreof the way for many but well worth a visit. The menu in the main restaurant changes regularlty but usually has quite a strong seafood theme. On our recent visit the food was quite simply from the very top drawer. Huge tasty scallops, a delicious salmon steak, but best of all was the halibut, which I'd never tried before but can be best described as a really meaty fish, and superlatives can't really describe how good it tasted. It was topped with these caramelised shredded onions that had it not been for my low embarrasment / awkwardness threshold, I'd have asked the chef how to make at home. From the rest of my review you can probably tell what I'll say about the iced coconut and bitter chocolate dessert, and even though the restaurant is undoubtedly quite expensive at about £18 a main course, I'd still say it's definite value for money, and a lot cheaper if you go earlier for the pre-theatre. As well as the main restaurant there's also a new wine bar which offers a slightly less fancy menu, and does lunch and breakfast as well. Although it's nice to sit in (I've only had drinks but have little doubt the food will be excellent), I'm slightly worried they've over-extended themselves by opening up this area. It's in a huge, brand new extension, and has effecxtively tripled the size of the place. For a restaurant that was doing well as it was, I'm not really sure why this was needed, especially as it's location in a quiet suburban part of the city means you have to really be making a conscious effort to come here rather than simply be "passing trade". Anyway, it's one of the best places I've ever eaten anywhere never mind Glasgow, and is a couple of doors down from Cathcart Station. There's no excuse not to try it.

Oh dear. I feel like a nagging granny filled with complaints compared to the other two reviews…read more But...here goes. I have dined in here a few times: once in the main restaurant section and two or three times in the wine bar section which has a more basic (e.g. bog standard) menu. My first experience of Barbarossa in the main restaurant was fantastic, if a bit pricey. Admittedly, the I am not used to forking out quite so much for a nice meal out. But, it really was worth it! I had an amazing prawn starter (and trust me, I've eaten prawns in many a restaurant). The prawns were cooked just right - not rubbery at all - and in a lively subtle but tasty sauce which didn't over power them nor leave them bland. For a meal, I had steak with perfectly cooked vegetables on the side. Absolutely delicious. Meanwhile, my companion had a lamb chop with veg which I was lucky even to taste. Hence, why if I was going back I'd be very tempted to opt for the lamb. However, the other occasions I have eaten here have not been so great. The wine bar section offers a decent selection on the menu (though it is mostly pasta, risotto and the basic run-of-the-mill Italian stuff) for a much more reasonable price. This should make it ideal for a relaxed and decent budget lunch towards the end of the month or when you're saving up for that holiday. Instead, you end up paying around £8-10 for a dish of poorly cooked pasta (soggy, anyone?), in a rather bland sauce. This gives the strong impression that the ingredients are not the freshest or the highest in quality. Meanwhile, for the bistro type experience, you are paying around £14 for a bottle of wine. Hence, it's still a bit too pricey but in this section the food is definitely not worth it. Furthermore, the staff seem to make a very clear distinction between diners in the restaurant and bar sections. Having dined in both, I was shocked and rather annoyed by the customer service the staff executed in the bar and, indeed, the manner in which they did. So, to conclude, if you are after a pricey but amazing meal then the restaurant area in this venue is probably the best around locally. However, if you are looking to spend a little less and still receive a good quality of cooking then give the wine bar/bistro section a miss. Instead, a preferable less pricey and good quality alternative would be The Battlefield Rest about a ten minute walk away.

There is not many good places to eat in The East Kilbride shopping centre. The options are very…read morelimited, but Zucca was decided upon. They have a great 1/2 pizza 1/2 pasta option that I pretty much always go for. I got the Parma Ham & Rocket pizza which was actually £1.50 extra. It was a thin base pizza with plenty of topping. The pasta was equally good with lots of chicken, mushroom and creamy cheese sauce. I would definitely come back here because the price is good. It is a handy location if you are in the shopping centre. The 1/2 pasta/pizza deal is a winner, especially when you just can't choose. The quality of the food is top notch and I was pleased with the timely service. It can get quite busy and full at times, but that just shows that they do well at what they do.

I used to love Zucca. I'd genuinely be there at least twice a week and was an avid fan. Their…read morepizza and pasta combo was unrivalled in East Kilbride, and anywhere nearby. However my last few visits have really changed my opinion. The place is just far too busy now for the amount of staff, both waiting and kitchen. The food is reasonable at best and just has a fast food type vibe now as opposed to the well thought out, delicious menu that used to be offered. The pasta and pizza are no longer authentic looking/tasting and it feels like they've changed in order to keep up with demand - not a good thing! It also seems to get more and more expensive every time I visit! I'd much rather travel that wee bit extra now for authentic Italian food at a much better price, which is sad as Zuccas was one of the only wee gems East Kilbride had.

I'm here to defend Frankie & Benny's after it's had some low starred reviews. Ian and I ended up…read moregoing there after a wee bit of shopping in Silverburn. We were going out later on for a cheeky wee unofficial Yelp night out so wanted to make sure we were fed and watered before we headed out. We went in via the outside entrance and we were greeted by a young girl member of staff. The place wasn't too busy for a Saturday evening and she offered whether we wanted to sit up or downstairs. We didn't even know there was an upstairs, so we decided up it was. Jings there was many many many stairs to get there but hey, one way to work up an appetite I suppose. We were greeted by another young girl member of staff and she looked on her touch screen computer for seats for us, she tried to get us window ones but they were reserved. No worries, we weren't wanting to stay to long anyway so not too bothered. We were seated with menus and a big tall foreign young man took our drink orders. He was very friendly, in a decent way of course, we did struggle to understand his accent especially when we eventually figured out he was asking if we wanted a side dish. You know when it gets to the fourth time of asking, it gets embarassing that you still can't understand. He eventually put it another way and we got it. Ahhhh says we, 'sides' eh no thanks. Fortunately he wasn't too bothered and he was happy and jokey with us. We both ordered pasta dishes, experiencing that New York Italian style, well as Italian as you can get, with old fashioned music to put you in the mood. The chef's were just behind us, chefing away. I ordered cannelloni and Ian got the Philly steak bake and our waiter was very generous with the parmesan especially when Ian said to him I love the cheese. Oooft that was vigorous grating. Yum! We didn't have to wait long, service was spot on and we were in, fed, watered and out in 20 minutes. Bang on and me's a happy customer!

I was here with a group of four a few days back. A 1970/80 trashed look to the restaurant looked…read morerather dusty and in need of a good clean. No atmosphere or welcoming staff. Their buffalo chicken wings where actually reformed chicken nuggets and definitely not worth the price they where listed at. The burgers here are the rustler ones that you can buy in Poundland they where served Luke warm and definitely not the temperature they should have been served at sadly Mc Donald's are 100% better. Macaroni cheese was served in a large thick plate but there was only a few mouth fulls for a portion this was also serviced warm and not hot. Overall very poor service and even more so shocking food. Avoid this place if you can.

Trying out as many places in my hood as possible now! So glad that there are decent places…read moreliterally next to my flat! Yay! Came down to Ollie's on an incredibly sunny day. Note : they are located within a sun trap so sunbath away while having some wine or food in their outdoor area. I was starving so ordered their beef burger which comes with chips, kale slaw and salad! YASS GET IN MAH BELLY. I also added cheese to make it even more juicy mmmmmmmm The portion is great and the food itself was good! Especially for a hangry person like me. The staff members were kind enough to bring me a whole jug of iced water because it was literally roasting under the sun! That's service right there haha The price was about £12.95 I think. K yes super pricey for a neighbourhood cafe restaurant but at least it was well made. Just don't go over err'day and order a beef burger! Then you're good haha Will definitely head back to try their cakes and other dishes. So far, a thumbs up for me! :-)

What a lovely wee find this was, my office relocated last year and there are not many nice places…read moreto lunch nearby. I drove past this place a couple of times and me and a couple of colleagues decided to give it a try. The decor is light and airy with a feel of being at the beach (well for me anyway) lots of light blues. It is small and I can imagine could get pretty busy. We arrived and got a lovely window seat. The staff were friendly, helpful and fun. I ordered the cheeseburger minus the bun and it was delicious I especially liked the chillislaw. The tomatoe sauce comes in cute little jars. We all enjoyed our food, the only downside was the price as I feel it was slightly over priced for what we had. Over £10 for a burger. But that aside I will defo go back again.

This great Italian has opened, changed hands, changed names and re-opened over the last 10 years or…read moreso. I visited here on a whim one evening during the week to get a quick dinner and drink before heading to the theatre. The place was empty and this worried me as I wondered why a lovely restaurant like this had very free customers. The staff seated us in the conservatory area which was lovely and meant we could eat while having the sunshine on our faces. The staff were attentive and served my house white wine in a chilled glass- delicious! I started with a delicious duck and ham terrine, served with salad and a garlic bread- this was rich, melt in the mouth meat with a buttery garlic bread. Yum yum. I then had the chicken supreme served on chorizo risotto in a garlic and cream sauce. I was barely able to hold a conversation as the food was so tasty. The chorizo risotto was soft and salty with a tender piece of chicken resting on top. If I could have eaten it all over again I would have. I finished with the meringue and lemon curd shortbread. As you will see from my photos, this was beautifully decorated and one of the prettiest (and tastiest) desserts I have ever had the pleasure of eating. Now, you might you ask, how big a fortune did you have to spend on such a delicious 3 course meal? And I would answer, a mere £13.95! Yes, under £15 for one of the tastiest meals I have had outside of Glasgow. Grab yer coat and get a table here soon!

Came in here a few weekends ago for Sunday lunch and have to say I was left quite impressed. This…read moreplace has had a few owners over the years, and I've not been for quite a few years. Was a sunny Sunday and the outdoor area was very busy with people having drinks. Inside was a bit quieter (understandable with the rare sunshine). There's a nice glass terrace area for seating and an indoor restaurant. On a Sunday they do a set menu, 2 courses at £10.95 which is great value. To start, I had the bruscetta, which was great. Tomatoes were fresh and the bread tasted freshly baked. For main, I had fish and chips which was superb. The batter on the fish was great, crispy and tasted lovely. Special mention to the chips which were twice cooked, and amazing! The service was attentive and friendly. Special menton to the house lager too, very tasty! Though you're spoiled for choice for good restaurants in Bothwell, I'd highly reccomend paying a visit here. Great quality food and well priced.