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    5.0 (1 review)
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    Pizza Mafia

    5.0(1 review)
    29.9 mi

    As much as I love sit down pizza places, it's sometimes just really nice to go somewhere with cheap…read morebut dependable pizza. This was my first thought when I passed Pizza Mafia. I had likely passed by it before but this is the time I really noticed it was there and made myself stop. Pizza Mafia is a very basic place. They have large slices of pizzas (or you can order a full pizza), hot dogs, and sodas. The place is small and the only seating is in the form of two wood bars on the sides at which you can stand. Neither the limited menu or the lack of furniture should put you off. The pizza is really good and very reasonably priced. I personally ordered two slices and a drink (margherita and one with bell peppers and salami). The slices are clearly off the 20" pizza and can easily make a full meal. I fully admit I actually had to get mine to go and by the time I ate it at the train station it was cold, but the slices were excellent. The margherita wasn't standout, but the they used a nice amount of toppings on the other without overwhelming the crust. The crust was nice and thin without being brittle and the sauce was good. It's not the best pizza I've ever had but it was very good when judged against anything. It was fantastic when compared to other pizzas at its price point. My entire meal cost £4 and to have a third slice would have only cost an additional £1. I don't often eat when I'm in proper Stirling but I'm tempted to drop by Pizza Mafia. Sometimes we just all need a cheap slice... or two, or three.

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    Pizza Mafia - The menu.

    The menu.

    Pizza Mafia - Two slices of pizza

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    Two slices of pizza

    CC's Wood Fired Pizza

    CC's Wood Fired Pizza

    4.3(8 reviews)
    6.2 miClarkston, South Side
    £

    As Jim Carey once said "I CAN'T LIEEEEEE" and so here goes, the place I wanted to love so much,…read morewhich turned out to be a monumental disappointment and for this reason, I will speak the truth and nothing but the truth. I don't like to blow my own trumpet nor do I like the smell of my own farts, however, I do think I know what an authentic pizza looks like. After all I have eaten literally thousands off them (I am a self confessed pizzaholic). One of the most important things about making a good pizza is having a wood fired oven. It really does add so much flavour to the pizza, so when I heard these guys had the real deal, I was salivating at the prospect of getting my hands on my own slice of Napoli. After paying the tenner or so for my Margherita with peperoni and aubergine I was instantly appalled by the appearance of my pizza. Not very appetising to say the least (please see photie for evidence). First of all it was dusted in polenta, giving it that Dominoes / Papa Johns style texture, my aubergine was cut up in cubes and put on top RAW meaning I had uncooked aubergine (the worst uncooked veggie ever) and it was absolutely swimming in cheese. Why, oh why, oh why, oh why, oh why, does everyone have to over-cheese their pizza, AAArrrrggghhhh!!!! Its so annoying. Anyway, deep breaths, I can do this, stay calm now..........just get to the end of the review and have a wee lie down...... The fact of the matter is, less is actually more, you don't need half a block of cheese to make a pizza taste good. It just adds an extra 500cal to the meal and leaves me bloated as hell that's all. Good quality ingredients and good olive oil, that is what you need. Right, I think you get the picture and I've probably said enough. The reasons there are no photos of pizza on their website should have been a warning. Rant over, buona notte......

    Been back again tonight. In addition to all the things I said before…read more They have an outside seating area. They also now have an alcohol lisence. The new menu is a bit more expensive around 9 - 12 for a 12" pizza. The pizza is still as good. They now have a healthy living plus award, which I assume is better than a regular award. And they deliver as far as East Kilbride and Barrhead.

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    CC's Wood Fired Pizza - Ian Brown pizza with goats cheese, caramelised red onion, sun dried tomato and Parma ham

    Ian Brown pizza with goats cheese, caramelised red onion, sun dried tomato and Parma ham

    CC's Wood Fired Pizza - Rib eye steak

    Rib eye steak

    CC's Wood Fired Pizza - Wood fired oven inside.

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    Wood fired oven inside.

    Oscar's Italiano

    Oscar's Italiano

    4.8(4 reviews)
    4.2 miNewton Mearns, South Side
    ££

    It's always the way - having never visited here in the 5 years we've lived around the corner, we…read morewere pleasantly surprised by just how good the food was. We'd gone for a walk one sunny spring evening and ended up here. To be honest, I really wanted a fish supper but preferred the idea of dining in rather than a takeaway, so we decided to give it a try. One downside of this restaurant is that it's in the basement of the building, meaning that on a lovely sunny night you don't get to enjoy the sunshine. The decor could definitely do with updating as it is very casual. I looked at the menu and decided to have the pre-theatre (available all night on a Thursday) which is £13.95 for 2 course. There is a good choice of dishes (about 5 options of mains and starters). I opted for chicken liver pâté followed by mushroom and asparagus risotto. Graeme had a pizza, so we decided to get a cheesy garlic bread to share with our starters so he didn't steal all my pâté. The a la carte menu has pasta, pizza as well as meat and fish dishes. In all honesty I would have preferred one of the meat/fish mains but the prices were just too expensive for me, most coming in at over £15 for a main. Comparing these prices with decent city centre restaurants, I wouldn't expect to pay more on the south side and that's why this place loses a star. The pâté was a good dollop, served with crackers and bread as well as some salad and red onion chutney. Delicious, and a great size for a starter. The garlic bread was heavenly and had a huge amount of cheese on it which was just perfect. I really enjoyed the risotto as well - I've had a lot of bad risottos while dining out, and this wasn't one of them. Perfectly cooked, generously topped with Parmesan and lots of tasty mushrooms. I would have liked more asparagus but the pieces I did get were delicious and it was perfectly cooked, with the right amount of bite. We didn't have dessert and decided to walk home. The bill came in close to £50 due to the expensive drinks, which was a little disappointing. A small glass of rose was £4.95 and Graeme had a beer, so that pushed things up a little. I'm glad to say that we'd definitely go back and recommend it - the pre-theatre is a very good deal and I was really impressed by the cooking. It's great to find a great little restaurant right on your doorstep ... even if it's been there all along! (Added note, there's carparking behind the row of shops if you're driving, it can often be hard to get a spot on Ayr Road in the evening).

    The best thing about Oscars is that you always know what you're going to get: good food and…read morefriendly service. Everything on the menu is delicious. An intimate space for dining, yet casual. A gem in the Mearns.

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    Oscar's Italiano
    Oscar's Italiano - Mushroom & asparagus risotto

    Mushroom & asparagus risotto

    Oscar's Italiano

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    Stefano's Pizzeria

    Stefano's Pizzeria

    3.1(10 reviews)
    7.2 miMount Florida, South Side

    Stefano's is a great little find! Being incredibly close to my house and just round the corner from…read moreMount Florida station, I have to admit I stumbled on this pizza place on JustEat one lazy day. It was one of my best online discoveries (and bonus - you can order on line when you leave town and pick it up as you get off the train). They have a good menu with plenty of veggie choices, a couple of my favourites the Riviera - tomato, mozzarella, black olives, mushroom, pepper and oregano or the simple Basil - tomato, mozzarella, topped with beautiful fresh leaves of basil and black pepper. This one starts at £5.70 for a 12inch pizza, which is pretty good value! You can also add a range of toppings to their wide choices, meaning you can have the perfect pizza. The pizza's are thin, usually with a crisp base however I have had a couple that were a little soggy in the middle. This is probably the one's with wetter toppings. As the bases are so thin, they are not as heavy or filling as a more American style pizza would be. I imagine this is why their smallest size is 12 inches. I find 12 inches is a bit much for one, the large size size is a nice amount between two for a proper dinner. As much as the pizza is brilliant, the sides have much less to rave about. There aren't many on the menu, but personally I wouldn't bother with them again. Not awful but nothing special. They staff are friendly, it's pretty fast service. You can see them making your pizza by hand, and fire it in the proper pizza oven. Think this is why they always have such a lovely crust! If you're in the area I'd definitely advise swinging by.

    Another Southside institution, Stefano's is always busy and always serves up a right good pizza…read morewhich leaves you both full and satisfied. Stefano's has been open for years upon years and I'm told few who have grown up nearby have yet to try its famous Sloppy Seppy - a strange concoction which manages to be both chilli, hot and tasty. A real treat!

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    Stefano's Pizzeria
    Stefano's Pizzeria
    Stefano's Pizzeria - Jalapeño and cream cheese poppers

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    Jalapeño and cream cheese poppers

    Adesso Restaurant - Nephew - pizza (probably spicy chicken) & chips.

    Adesso Restaurant

    4.5(4 reviews)
    14.9 mi
    ££

    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.

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    Adesso Restaurant - Me - buffalo mozzarella & tomato pizza

    Me - buffalo mozzarella & tomato pizza

    Adesso Restaurant - Niece - half pizza margherita & chips

    Niece - half pizza margherita & chips

    Adesso Restaurant - Nephew - homemade ice cream, various interesting flavours priced by the scoop.

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    Nephew - homemade ice cream, various interesting flavours priced by the scoop.

    The Pad - coffee - Updated July 2026

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