A Tomasso in Glasgow City

Was here years and years ago . My Aunty May lived at 548 Crow Road , which was downstairs from the cafe . Wee often got sent down for a Poky Hat. Great Cafe .

Popped in here with my son during a commute from Victoria Park to our house. A very traditional establishment which looks like it’s survived through many years, which is a good sign. Inside, nothing fancy at all but very warm and relaxed. I ordered two Hot Chocolate’s and two bits of Traybake along side. The drinks were spot on - the old man that served us even brought a cup of Milk and straw so that my son’s could be made child friendly. I can’t comment on the wee man’s Millionaire’s Shortbread but my Butter Tablet was, unfortunately, harder than a brick. The guy that served us was lovely - a proper gentleman. Our order came to just short of £8.00, making it an inexpensive and worthwhile visit. A decent little neighbourhood café!

Simply put, this is the best place to buy ice cream in this area of Glasgow. When I was growing up there were many cafes in the city and across Scotland producing ice cream that tasted like this... nowadays they are few and far between. A Tomasso is one of the few remaining Scottish-Italian cafes that I can see (there used to be one between Shawlands and Newlands too, might still be there) . If you know that flavour, that smell, that texture, then you'll simply love this place - buy a tub and take it home, he keeps them in the freezer ready made fresh that day. If you're visiting Glasgow, get a taste of what Italian-Scottish ice cream tasted / tastes like now. Sadly I guess there will come a day when you won't be able to buy this anymore. A gem, 5 stars. I think Jordanhill is the nearest station, well worth the trip.

According to the owner this place has been around longer than I'm alive, and I am old. It looks like a neighbourhood institution, as I noticed as a visitor that (a) it's situated right on a well-travelled route to the Jordanhill School, and (b) it's extremely well-stocked in sweets, candies, crisps, and bottles of Irn-Bru. Notwithstanding, there's house-made ice cream in all flavours of vanilla, and I treated myself to a waffle cone and conversation. Go ahead...if you're in the vicinity, treat yourself.

Best ice cream - real old fashioned Italian ice cream. Oysters and double nougats takes you back to childhood

Anyone visiting Glasgow and likes Ice cream should visit here I visit every time I'm back in Glasgow and I'm never disappointed I don't know when it opened but I am sure I had ice cream from here in the early 70s It's very retro in decor and it's vanilla ice cream is made in small batches on the premises and is absolutely fantastic. I never vary and always have a single nougat Make sure you have time for a chat with the owner ,he is so friendly and is a fount of knowledge Do not miss out on a visit