Arigo in South Lanarkshire

I visited Arigo today for lunch with three of my friends. The two course lunch was delicious enjoying a bottle of Rose’ between us too, followed by coffee . This is the second time this year I have been there for lunch. Hospitality and service excellent as it was on our last visit. Well done to all of the staff. Thank you. Jeanette McDowell

Great food, service and staff. Reasonably priced.

Best Italian in East K. No question. I often go there for lunch when I have time to myself and 3 courses for £15 is an absolute STEAL. They also make STRONG Long island ice teas which is always nice. Staff are friendly and give great service. Food is always delicious and they change the lunch menu every month to keep it fresh. Definitely recommend them for a light lunch if you have a day off. Cons: Sometimes the chef leaves at 2pm meaning you can get turned away at the door with no food. :( A la carte menu can be a bit pricey for what you get. Ravioli of the day is ALWAYS either beef or spinach & ricotta. Neither of which typically appeal to me. I can recall ONE time it was swordfish ravioli and I genuinely thought the entire universe was unravelling. I remember joking with the waitress about it. Fun times.

First time visit to Arigo. A great luncheon, good food, great service and a feeling I was in a real Italian restaurant. Will be back.

Excellent Food and Great prices Very Friendly and Knowledgeable Staff

Great restaurant with fantastic food and very friendly staff. A must visit in EK. Very good variety of options with everything tasking freshly made.

Smashing! I ordered 3 oysters, the langoustine special for starters, the gamberoni spinach as my main and the Mille foglie for dessert. Every single thing was delicious! Well cooker, well presented, well seasoned. The food was so good I could’ve kissed Ari the head chef. Our servers were Erin and Laura who were both excellent. The service was top notch! And I didn’t even mention that I had a limoncello spritz which was also delicious. It was incredible, start to finish! If you haven’t eaten here, you need to!

Disappointing visit – overpriced for what you get. The food was very average; £15 for a bowl of creamy pasta that was supposed to have chicken and broccoli. There were only two bits of chicken, which we questioned. The service wasn't the best; the waiter (an Italian guy with glasses) got the order wrong, even after I had double-checked with him. He then had a poor attitude thereafter and was just rude! Really would not rate this place at all unfortunately.

Great service.Great food.Great atmosphere.Will definitely be back

Great food attentive staff .Great value for money and I can recommend the house red. Find it difficult to criticise the place. The team ensured or visit was comfortable and we were never rushed not like some other restaurants in East Kilbride.

Really liked the choices on the menu. Good sized servings. There is a nice vibe when you walk in and the staff are friendly. Will use again.

Xmas lunch with my TT club. I am so impressed by the quality of my Xmas lunch. Proper restaurant and service.

Chicken was dry and overcooked. Service was slow and only one other table had customers. Towards the end of the meal a large very loud group came in and I could not even hear myself think. Will not be going back.

Very nice little restaurant in East Kilbride village. Staff is very friendly. Food first class and a nice wine list. Would recommend it for a romantic night out, whatever your age or a get together with family or good friends

Not the first time here. Keep coming back as you get a lovely warm welcome! Food is always tasty and piping hot., well done to the chefs. The waitress was fab giving advice on what gins were available. The waiter has excellent people skills, making you feel welcome while the banter flows! Makes for a most enjoyable visit! Definitely worth a visit!

Beautiful Italian Restaurant. The food was outstanding and the service relaxed and friendly. Also arranged for flowers to be delivered there for my anniversary. Couldn't have been more helpful. Brilliant experience, will deffo be back😍

Great welcome from staff, good menu choices. Excellent service, staff so friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend and intend going back. Ss someone with mobility issues, this venue is ideal. Kerbside access, no stairs or ramps.

Came for lunch with my mum & my baby and we're greeted by friendly helpful staff. Food arrived promptly and was very delicious. Profiteroles were immense. Even with a large Christmas party in it wasn't too noisy and you didn't feel ignored by staff. Would come again.

Claire and I have been quite a few times before, but it's worth updating our review. This wee gem is always great to come back to. The food is just brilliant and the service to match. It's a lovely setting, very welcoming and Gio and the guys always make you feel at home. The pasta dishes are some of the best we've ever had. Washed down with a cracking cocktail or two. Fantastico.

We have come back again and again to arigo as they always delivery food of quality with a smile. They didn't let us down tonight. Thanks again for a lovely night full of fantastic food, great cocktails and delicious wine.

We had a table for 5 booked , for my daughters graduation , on Tuesday 28th ( last night ) the service was impeccable and the food was absolutely outstanding, this was my first time at the beautiful restaurant, table service was really special, Thankyou to all staff and chef who attended to our orders and made the day a great evening too , ms Joan doherty

Attentive staff, great atmosphere and excellent food.

Fantastic food, great flavours, friendly service, would return.

Great food and very friendly staff. Good prices, not too expensive. A booking is recommended as the restaurant is very busy

Having eaten at the local and deeply disappointing Torrance Hotel restaurant 3 nights earlier, our expectations of the Arigo Italian restaurant were somewhat blunted. We could NOT have been more wrong! Arigo was in a 5-star class of its own! Warm, friendly, welcoming staff in a great, cosy atmosphere. Check with your waiter/waitress for the 'Specials Of The Day'. Our waiter mentioned 'mussels'. Both big fans of seafood, that was our first treat! Served in a red wine and tomato sauce for my guest. White wine sauce for me. They were plump, delicious, beautifully seasoned and freshly cooked. On to the mains. On the waiter's recommendation, we both opted for fillet steaks. My guest's medium. Mine 'blue', a minute on each side tops. Both arrived promptly, cooked to perfection. Absolutely mouth-watering, soft to the knife and served with delicious roast potatoes! A very acceptable house wine and a very weak shandy for me, the driver. The final bill was LESS than I'd paid for a very mediocre meal in the Torrance Hotel 3 nights earlier. This restaurant is so popular amongst the locals that we couldn't get a booking between 17:00 and 20:00 even days in advance! The waiters - and waitress! - never stopped from the moment we arrived until we left. Such energy mixed with friendliness. Italian is my favourite cuisine and Arigo certainly did NOT disappoint! We'll be back!

Was here to celebrate a birthday, although there was only two of us, we were given the five star treatment!

Good food nice staff and reasonable makes for a nice night out

I actually can't fault Arigo , consistently good food , friendly , efficient staff, lovely relaxed atmosphere and absolutely amazing value for money.

I unfortunately didnt have a great experience when I was in. If your invited as a guest and your not a fish fan then deffo avoid. I thought that this place would have a selection of different Italian dishes but there was mostly fish dishes. My starter was overcooked and my main (Pizza) was undercooked. Wouldnt be rushing back unfortunately.

I had a meal in here last night and it was amazing. The front of house staff Giovanni, Lauren and Roisin were brilliant. I hope I’ve got all your names right 🫣. They all worked so hard and couldn’t do enough for us, it was really appreciated. The food was amazing so big shout out the the chef/chefs and kitchen staff as well. I will definetly be back soon. Thanks guys 👍🏻

First time visiting this restaurant all of the food was exceptional from the Scallops to the lobster ravioli will definitely be back

Really excellent Italian food. Between the four of us we had pasta, pizza, lamb, veal, scallops and several homemade desserts. All brilliantly prepared and really tasty. The waiters were also very friendly and made it a great night for us. Thank you.

Great food and service. Highly recommend

Amazing service every time we go .the best minestrone soup I’ve ever tried .would highly recommended.

Pre- Theatre Dinner . The set pre- theatre menu was quite limited for choices and any specials were not included in the pre- theatre menu. The fish coujons were okay,but not much fish in them, chips were okay not much flavour, not worth £14.00. We had a couple of drink’s but found them expensive compared to other restaurants that we have visited. Do not think we will be rushing back.

A really lively atmosphere, excellent food and top notch service. All the staff were lovely and the restaurant was really classy.

Very nice experience. Friendly waiter. Food arrived quickly and was flavoursome. The only issue I had was sitting in the middle of the room with staff brushing by quite often. But Will return.

Nice little gem down a lovely cobbled street! Great selection of Italian foods with an Italian waiter too! Pizza and pasta are phenomenal, highly recommend!

Fantastic food, great selections including vegetarian. Staff are lovely, super helpful and made the visit very enjoyable. Will be back!

Had beautiful meal, service was fabulous. Restaurant is lovely and staff are brilliant.

Stunning food and staff we used a Voucher we got from our wedding 💒 in June. Food and staff amazing.

Excellent lovely meal and some of the nicest staff I have ever meet. Food amazing

Can be a hit or a miss here. Sometimes good Sometimes not so good. Liked the look of the early evening choices set meal. Asked for a table at 18.30 Have you reserved? No ! Because you Guys are walkins we can only give you the conservatory! Okay that's fine. Presented with the A la carte menu. Asked for the set menu ! You see cos You guys are walkins we only give you the main menu. Guess what. Us Guys walked out ! No issues at dolce vita round the corner.

Mostly Italian Pricey but worth it

One word ... Amazing! Well be coming back.

This is East Kilbride best and most authentic Italian. The food is exceptional (you have to try the fish platter special). The service is great.

Food was beyond good. We got the special that day which was a seafood platter. It was SWIMMING in this delicious butter which was perfect for the bread they put on the table. The seafood was so fresh tasting, and cooked really well. I accidentally spilled a drink and they came and cleaned it up right away and got me a fresh one. Honestly lovely people working there, and although it was quiet when we went I just got good vibes from the place.

Lauren was amazing. Served us our 3 course meal. Food was amazing and service was on point. Can't wait to come back.

Great Italian in the Village. Does cracking breakfasts too.

Pre theatre option was 3 course for £18.00 and it was first class. I struggled to finish eating it. Lovely venue in the middle of the Village in East Kilbride. This is my second time in 6 months. Good atmosphere and the service is excellent....

We visited last night for the first time for my sons 40th. The food was amazing. The staff were fantastic especially Giovanni. Nothing was too much trouble. We were a large party and the staff managed the service perfectly. I would highly recommend a visit.

First time visiting. Great food brilliant staff 👌 everything was delicious and served with precision.

First time in this beautiful restaurant, food, service and ambience perfict. Went with my cousin on recommendation from my brother and sister in law. Will definitely be back. The staff were so helpful and attentive without being obtrusive. Well done to all, have recommended to many other people.. Maureen Grimble.

Lovely and inexpensive lunch. Sardines were nice and fresh, sausage polenta and bean starter also good. Great pizza, generous ravioli and lovely fish dish. All served professionally with a smile. Would return.

Lovely set menu with good variety of choices. Al a carte menu still available. Although very busy, still excellent service and attentive. Lovely restaurant

This is the third time I have been to the restaurant and just love the food. We had the three course meal for £23 which includes a glass of prosecco and a canapé. I had the bruschetta, the chicken which is served with little roast potatoes and vegetables. I then had the rum baba. It was delicious. Well presented and hot. The bottle of house procecco is approx £24. The waiters/waitresses are friendly and very attentive. The decor and atmosphere is great. Well worth the money and will definitely be back

Highley recommended. I've been here quite few times over the last couple of years . Service is great, and the menu lacks nothing. Specials are always worth looking at. We've had some excellent meals here. Price is less than GLW city centre as you'd expect.

We visited on a Saturday afternoon. We had booked on the basis of an extremely successful first visit a few weeks prior. Everything about our experience was positive. Two members of our party of three had the chateaubriand and they were overwhelmed by the quality...

Fantastic food, service spot on and great atmosphere....not too rowdy, just right!!

Without doubt the best Italian in EK, the service is brilliant ,the staff are friendly but not over intrusive. The food is excellent and freshly made. We ate on a quiet Wednesday night and the place still had a good atmosphere. The waiter easily handled all the tables and spoke with all the diners. This is now our go too Italian in EK ....👌🇮🇹

Beautiful ambiance and the food beats the ambiance. Fresh food with such good flavour. Made me feel like I was back in Italy. Very fresh sea food. Can’t wait to go back!

Found this restaurant a couple of years ago through a friend and have been using it quite frequently and recommended it to others because it does a few dishes that most Italians don't do as most of them stick to pizza or pasta. Italian food...

Went in this afternoon to purchase two gift vouchers as we very much enjoy eating at Arigo. The waiter, who was putting glasses on tables, saw me and after collecting more glasses and putting them on other tables eventually came over. I asked for two £50 gift cards. He then stopped to take away plates from another table then, appeared with food for another table. Having been ignored for long enough I left. He then appeared in the street outside and became abusive and started shouting at me. I tried to explain that I had left because I was being ignored and he continued shouting. I left and a couple of passers by asked if everything was ok. I have eaten at Arigo a few times and the food and service have always been fantastic. I don't know what happened today, however I won't be back.

Came here for the first time with my girlfriend. All staff were polite and courteous but we did feel that service was rather slow - the restaurant wasn't full. Staff were walking past the table when courses were done or the bill was required. The...

I was very disappointed. I ordered a pizza from the Christmas menu , which was soggy and thick based .I like my pizzas thin and crispy. The pizzas I buy at Liddl' s taste better. I had reserved a table for 8. When we arrived the table was not ready .Unfortunately 2 of my guests had Covid and could not manage.The waiter quickly set the table for 6 .However I still had to pay their £20 deposit . I didn't think it was good value for money, as the bill was about £210 (including a child )for 6 people and 4 adults didn't even have a dessert. I haven't recommended the restaurant to my East Kilbride friends and will not go back.

My boyfriend and I walked in and had a lovely meal. The lobster ravioli was gorgeous!!! Well curated wine list. Will definitely return when we’re next in town.

Staff...10/10 Ambience....10/10 Food.....11/10 Value....10/10 What a great day , brilliant staff, excellent food in a relaxed atmosphere. Can't recommend enough!

Just popped in on Christmas Eve for lunchtime bowls of delicious soups & coffees. They made room for us & served very quickly so delighted!

Came here with friends for dinner - Christmas menu. Love this restaurant, the staff are so nice and efficient too. There’s always a buzzing atmosphere. Food was really good. I had the bruschetta, baked ravioli and can’t remember the name of the dessert! It was...

I have had several meals here, including breakfast. Does not disappoint. The pre theatre menu is great value. Breakfast is lovely. Staff friendly and efficient, nice surroundings.

Good food and delicious cocktails

First time here. Lovely food, great atmosphere and tge staff were great too. Definitely recommend going and will go again.

Had a wonderful Birthday Meal with several friends this weekend. We arrived for 6pm and had the Pre-Theatre option, the price was excellent, 3 course was £16.00. The food was lovely, and the portion size was no different to the A La Carte. Our server,...

Excellent and friendly service as usual to celebrate mum's 79th birthday. Pre theatre menu excellent with salmon mousse and sourdough toast followed by mackerel fillets with orange and fennel . Pizzas went down well and beef ravioli with chilli sauce a treat ! Staff brought...

Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Excellent food and large portions.

Lovely food. Good value lunch memu.

3 course pre-theater. great value for money with slightly smaller portions but you still don't leave hungry, wife claims the pizza was the best shes had in a long time

Booked for an early dinner for 2 and was not disappointed! Food is excellent and the staff are great. Very friendly and eager to help, without being too pushy. We’ll definitely be back

First time at Arigo but already planning our next visit. So much choice on the menu but my partner and I both chose mains from the specials which were fab. He had lobster and I had the tastiest aubergine dish I've ever eaten. Starters were...

Amazing food, fabulous service & great value for money

Right away the devor sets the tone, stylish but comfortable. Fab service, very relaxing place to eat. Good choices on the lunch menu and very reasonable prices. A real treasure in the village.

Had a really lovely meal here last night with friends, staff really pleasant, food first class we weren't rushed into ordering & unlike some restaurants we weren't kept getting asked if everything was alright which I sometimes find very annoying I would recommend Arigo to everyone a really lovely restaurant

Beautiful meal would recommend this place 😋

Nice selection of foods and drinks.

Visited during the day many times with my toddler son who enjoys visiting “cafes” he loves the restaurant/ dining / drinking out experience and is always made to feel welcome here whether visiting for lunch, dinner or just a coffee and apple juice. The staff...

Top food. Great service with a smile. Was initially going to have a pizza but the menus was so good we changed our minds. This place is excellent.

Brilliant food, lovely staff & friendly atmosphere

Great value, great food and great surroundings!

What a fabulous 53rd wedding Anniversary meal we had in Arigo. Ambience- bubbling conversations Attentive staff, welcoming. Food- Starter Pharma ham shared between two wonderful. Chicken supreme brilliant Lamb shank fantastic Sweets out of this world ! Wonderful meal thank you again Kit and Edna...

Excellent Restaurant. Delicious food with great portion sizes and good value for money. Very friendly staff and many thanks to Giovanni for his attentive and friendly service.

Excellent food and great service, can't fault it! Our favourite place in east Kilbride

Great food and service second to none,great atmosphere

We eat here a few weeks back but I wanted to review the restaurant. I never put on poor reviews as anyone can have a bad day unless it’s rudeness or a rip off but no fear of that with Arigo. It looks and feels...

Food and service was very good definitely recommend

Fab food excellent service. Highly reommend

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit today. Nice place, pleasant waiters and fab food. Would really recommend this place for anyone who wants an excellent meal. Place is open till late although the hours on google say it closes at 6pm. Told the waiter and hopefully someone will update the business hours.

Was there for my dad's 80th last night, food outstanding as always, best staff around, already looking forward to our next visit

Went with my daughters for afternoon tea today. Delicious and first class service

Excellent service and food. Great staff. Thoroughly enjoyed food and ambience. 👍

Lovely food and really great service (particularly from Gio). Just what you need on a Sunday evening.