Good food. Attentive service. Ambiance was chill. Would get a pepperoni or cheese next time instead…read moreof trying ti be fancy. Everyone around me was enjoying their food and it all looked yummy.

We arrived for an early dinner and were greeted by a wonderful staff who promptly took care of us…read moreand gave us a seat. Since it wasn't busy at the time, we had a great time. My family decided to order three different pizzas to try. We chose two margarita pizzas, cotta ham and mushroom, and a special pizza. The margarita pizzas were classic and delicious. The dough and mozzarella were outstanding, fresh, and perfectly chewy. The pizza sauce was definitely homemade. The cotta ham, mushroom, and special pizzas were simply amazing. They offered a unique twist on the traditional pizza, with the meat adding a salty flavour that complemented the green toppings. We also noticed a chilli olive oil on the side, and adding it to the pizzas took them to the next level. It added a whole new layer of flavour that made it the best pizza I've ever had. Overall, we were not disappointed and highly recommend trying out this hidden gem of a pizza place just south of Buchanan Street.

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.

Ordered takeaway a few times, pizza pasta combo deals. Pastas and pizzas are authentic Italian,…read moreoverheard the owner mentioning he's from Naples. Lovely crisp rustic bases on pizzas. Sell Italian goods such as authentic dry pasta, crisps and biscuits. Visited for a quick takeaway lunch today. Went with a 'La Dolce Vita' panini, which had Parma Ham, Tomatoes and Mozzarella. Was beautifully crisp and delicious, thoroughly enjoyed with a can of San Pellegrino (they stock the full range of flavours, not just orange and lemon). I'm pretty sure the owner used to own an Italian in East Kilbride Town Centre. I'll definitely be back, lost stars as they charge 50p for card transaction, their card machine doesn't work so they charge you through Just Eat on a mobile. Bit unprofessional but probably teething problems

If you ever have the good fortune to order food from hear, please do so…read more You need to indulge in the Pizza Escossia (sic). Topped with Black Pudding, Bacon and Egg it's quite simply fantastic! I happened upon this on the way the East Kilbride Village. The owner is Italian and the Pizzas are authentic. Try the Dolce Vita Pasta too and I'll tell you it's cheaper than well known High Street providers.

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.

Hands down the best pizza I've had...I've been trying to top it ever since but, no such luck! I had…read morethe number 5- it had ricotta, mozzarella, 'nduja, and spianata calabrese salami. The crust is the right amount of doughy (sour doughy mmm) and the toppings were so flavourful and balanced eachother nicely. The side of buffalo burrata that I ordered was a great added touch. Great atmosphere, not too loud or cramped and definitely felt like a classy spot for a classy pizza which made a simple meal feel that much nicer. I would go back to Glasgow for this pizza alone!

Great pizza. I love this soft Naan-like and thin crust. I highly recommend to dine-in to enjoy the…read morepizza to the fullest. This is very thin pizza so if you get it take-away, the crust becomes soggy and you might not experience how great the crust is. Very well flavored and as good as real Neapolitan pizza. I tried pizza #8 & 9 and liked the one with pumpkin cream (forgot which number). Try Burrata too. It's very good and bargain price (only £3!) Good service and modern dining area. Highly recommend.

Great pizza and friendly staff! Takeaway only but remains hot and delicious. Very tastyread more

*** Warning: Takeaway only! ***…read more Otherwise the Pizzas were good. Expect thin crispn crust. Staff pleasant and the pizzas were ready quickly.

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!

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.

Best kitchen at East END! Malky also is really good lough! Really clean and delicious!read more

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.