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Nº 2140 in 2812 in Glasgow City

Nº 107 of 130 Italian in Glasgow City

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Food and service first class a very enjoyable experience for us all We were well looked after by Jordan who made us feel at home

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stephen h . 2024-11-26

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What a lovely time we had at BANCO, the staff in particular Marco ensured we were well cared for, the food was very good and everyone was very attentive. It’s lovely to go somewhere where the staff go the extra mile to ensure we felt special. Will def return,and would recommend you try the place out if it GLASGOW. The building is beautiful and the decor was lovely.

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providence . 2024-11-23

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Absolutely incredible family meal for my sister in laws 40th birthday. The staff couldn’t have been more attentive…especially Briony! She made sure our drinks were always topped up and was so friendly and professional Upon serving our family. She also gave us a few laughs with the family. Briony is a huge asset to the team! The food was amazing. Best we have had in an Italian restaurant since we visited Venice! The food was reasonably priced and huge portions. We were ordering champagne for the table and the knowledge about the vintage and vineyards was fab! Thank you so much again for a beautiful meal…and thanks again to Briony for providing excellent service! Would highly recommend…especially to try the fillet steak next time that my partner ordered.

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10-Cheryl . 2024-11-23

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Lovely atmosphere but the food let it down. Both my wife and my dishes were medicore. Everything else says top notch. The atmosphere is superb and service is attentive. It's a pity the food was bland. We had starters and main course. Pasta with rage sauce was so disappointing. Wine list was very pricey.

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Ross mcmath . 2024-11-23

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My retirement dinner with my workmates was held here. 17 of us in the mezzanine area. What a great night it was. Food was delicious. A special shout out to our waiter who looked after us all night and kept the drinks flowing.

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Isabel F . 2024-11-21

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La gran carbonara para dos es una prueba obligada, servidor mezclado en su mesa y la pasta fresca comienza en el queso pecorino real. Así que amantes del queso cielo. Sabor 10/10 y buen tamaño de porción. Nos saltamos los entrantes y tomamos un poco de pan focaccia fresco. Que fue genial con la pasta. Estábamos absolutamente llenos después. Los precios en el menú son de gama media - alto pero restaurante italiano creo que estándar. El ambiente es frío, elegante y acogedor, tan grande para una reunión íntima. Cargo por servicio ya añadido de 12. 5% que se le indica al hacer la reserva. Definitivamente en un lugar para darse un capricho y probar.

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Louise W . 2024-11-16

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Beautiful food and incredible service. 10/10,

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Zac Crawley . 2024-11-12

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Great experience and even better thanks Vittorio’s hospitality.

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Maysam Al Wahaibi . 2024-11-08

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Thank you Vittorio. Great service and lovely food. Delicious recommendation of desserts.

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Ebrahim Abdullah Alkhashti . 2024-11-06

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I recently dined at Banca di Roma, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, with each dish showcasing fresh ingredients and masterful preparation. The Lasagne Verde by Chef Giuseppe Cafaro was rich and flavorful, while the Burrata Caponata recommended by Vittorio was a delightful burst of freshness – perfect accompaniments to a memorable meal. The service was attentive and friendly, making us feel truly welcomed. The ambiance added to the dining experience, creating a cozy yet elegant setting that enhanced the flavors of the meal. Special thanks to Chef Giuseppe Cafaro for crafting such a fantastic menu and to Vittorio for his excellent recommendations. I highly recommend Banca di Roma for anyone seeking authentic Italian cuisine with a modern twist. I’m already looking forward to my next visit!

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Mohamed Yassine El Idrissi . 2024-11-06

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Vittorio is the best, nice service

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Mohd Alenezi . 2024-11-05

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We booked private dining for daughters 30th the staff especially vittorio and caitlin could not do enough to help out from start to finish. Food spot on. Thank you guys.

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Marie Byres road garage . 2024-11-03

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A diabolical £200 bill. The staff were lovely but I can’t find words to justify spending that amount. Service was slow and the food was lack lustre. I really hoped for a better experience but it’s not worth the hype. Asked for a margarita cocktail and was brought a margherita pizza an hour later.

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Danielle Morton . 2024-11-03

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What wonderful staff and a lovely experience on the Restaurant Tours of Glasgow , but will definitely be coming back !!!

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Kim Graham . 2024-10-28

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Wow, excellent food and service. Deserts to die for. Highly recommended

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James Watson . 2024-10-28

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12.5% Service charge automatically added to an already extortionate bill. Both starters were pretty tasteless in all honestly. Ordered 2 pastas for our mains and had to ask multiple waiters for parmesan and pepper - was brought 2 salts so had to chase them again for pepper food was cold by the time we could eat it. The place itself though is stunning but can’t see myself ever going back due to the food, service and price.

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ronan lynch . 2024-10-19

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A truly enchanting location, a refined atmosphere and the most authentic Italian food you can ask for. Especially impressed by the Paccheri ai frutti di mare. They tasted like the ones I normally have on the Amalfi coast. Beautiful cocktail/wine pairing too. One of the best dining experiences I have had in Glasgow.

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Luca La Monica . 2024-10-16

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A well run and elegant place. All of the staff were delightful, and the afternoon tea was wonderful. I'm so glad I finally made it here, and will be back.

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Fiona Anderson . 2024-10-14

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£18.50 for 5 bits of tortellini! Wouldn't recommend. No value for money. Wouldn't return.

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Ross . 2024-10-08

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Banca Di Roma has such a cozy and charming atmosphere!. From the moment you walk in you feel comfortable. Fast and friendly service by Vittorio, he look after us very well. The food was amazing, pleasantly surprised by how affordable this place is! Considering the fresh ingredients and flavourful dishes, you really get more than what you pay for. Highly recommended for those who want a quality meal without breaking the bank.

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Titin Simpson . 2024-10-07

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*2024 update* This restaurant is absolutely outstanding. The ambiance and atmosphere are top-notch, making it an exceptional dining experience. In my opinion, it's the best Italian food in the city! We recently had the pleasure of meeting the head chef, Giuseppe, who shared his story and passion for food and the restaurant, which was a real highlight. I can't recommend this place highly enough and encourage everyone to try the amazing dishes. They also serve a fantastic Sunday roast, which rivals the best in the city. Having tried the roasts at The Lovable Rogue and Glaschu—both excellent—Banca’s is easily among the top. For me this is now one of the top restaurants in Glasgow. Some of the best pasta I have ever had outside of Italy. Wonderful setting and really great staff and service. Would highly recommend.

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Scott weir . 2024-09-29

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I’ve always been a fan , recommend to many friends. What I have to say is on the last two occasions the service, waiting on food and the food itself has been below par. I’ve had the same feedback from friends, I do hope it improves but for now I’m giving it a miss.

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Michelle McCulloch . 2024-09-24

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Amazing service by Vittorio, we will be back soon.

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Khalid Alkhashti . 2024-09-20

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Second visit here against my better judgement, my friend had booked for a meet up visit to Glasgow. We shared antipasti to start, ‘should have went to Morrisons’ the meat and cheese was supermarket quality at best, grisly and hard cheese. Four of us had pastas with varying levels of poor quality, some undercooked and mushy and mine was so al-dente I nearly lost a tooth, terrible for a so called Italian restaurant. When queried with the staff, was told that’s how it’s made in Italy😱 My friend had the £35 rib eye with extra sides at a substantial extra cost, meat was chewy and not cooked the way they’d asked, totally unacceptable at this price point, Wetherspoons quality. We decided to skip deserts and coffee/ liqueurs, ‘which we never do’, as the rest of the experience was so bad. Instead grabbed a couple of pre mixed espresso martini cans and Cornettos from the shop for the train home. Only good points were the wine and soft drinks as they couldn’t screw them up. Genuinely feel a bit sorry for the staff in here as they look totally dejected, and it’s no wonder with the state of the food they’re dishing up. Will not be back, definitely Never Again!!

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Massimo C . 2024-09-19

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Food presentation good, taste beautiful. The staff were top draw courteous, knowledgeable & understanding. A really good experience at a quite reasonable price. Our party had Sunday lunches & lasagne

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Andrew Gorley . 2024-09-18

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Our experience in Banco Di Roma was excellent. It is housed in a stunning building with guests seated for dinner in what I think was the old banking hall. The welcome was really friendly and all of the staff were excellent, showed a real interest in all of us and were excellent at making recommendations, including a waiter who was on his first shift. The food was all excellent for all four of us and the staff made excellent wine recommendations. It was a great dinner.

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Rich A . 2024-09-15

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The pizza wasn’t very nice, cheese didn’t seem melted to me.

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Mitra Aboli . 2024-09-14

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Aesthetically, the surroundings are very instagramable. The staff are absolutely lovely. The wine was also lovely but the price is very expensive. The food was ok. All the food is expensive. The dessert - my friends had a hair in it. Mine had a bit of plastic or something in it. It’s really put me off returning. We didn’t broach it with staff, but we probably should have at the time. Just something to keep in mind.

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Lorna . 2024-09-14

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After being turned away from another recently opened and popular city centre establishment as my friend had her newborn breastfed baby (apparently no under 18’s, although the place sold meals!), Banca could not have been more opposite in their service. So welcoming, went above and beyond to help/accommodate the pram, the food and drinks were so great, perfect portion sizes. Honestly couldn’t recommend more, will be back.

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Ec X . 2024-09-13

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Really enjoyed our visit, food and service were spot on - beautiful building as well.

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Lewis Mckay . 2024-09-12

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Spent the weekend in Scotland and regardless of the different tastings in the different distilleries this truly has been the highlight of our trip. The venue saturday eve was absolutely packed, I genuinely expected trattoria service, however Vitorio has exceeded all our expectations. Service was oustanding, he recommended the lobster linguini and we both loved them. He gave us few tips for our next trip in Scotland and we will genuinely pass by Glasgow once again for the food of course but mostly to be so looked after once again. Terrific service, thanks again to Vitorio and his team. See you soon

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Amaniel Kahsai . 2024-09-11

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Visited Banca Di Roma many weeks ago and loved the look of the restaurant and menu so booked a specific table for retirement celebration. We arrived in plenty of time and the table had been given to others. We were sat elsewhere in the restaurant and ordered our food and drinks. The manager made half an attempt to apologise for our table not being reserved. Wine was good but the food was average at best - filet for everyone in the party, very tough and lots of fat on the meat. When I paid the bill additional wine had been added which we hadn’t ordered. All round bad experience and I wouldn’t go back. This happens and you make the most of it but it was such a special occasion that left everyone really disappointed. Raise the bar Banca Di Roma 🙁

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craig smith . 2024-09-10

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Excellent attention from Vittorio, he spoke to us in Spanish and that makes you feel at home and the food is exquisite

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Marcela Estrada . 2024-09-10

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Wonderful experience in beautiful surroundings. Fantastic menu of amazing food. First class service from friendly helpful efficient staff. Would Highly recommend a visit

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Mary Harrison . 2024-09-10

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Top food & service. Authentic Italian, fresh.

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Luis Vargas . 2024-09-07

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This is a hidden gem in Exchange Square in Glasgow has been there for over a year and did not know about it and passed it many times not knowing it was there. Food outstanding, service amazing and setting luxurious. Great choice of food and selection of drinks all very reasonably priced lunch menu 2courses only £17.95 . Loved it and will definitely be back now we know it’s there. Found our new go to restaurant.

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Sharon M . 2024-09-05

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Went here for lunch , service was not great , no atmosphere and over priced bland pasta dishes , would not return . Lots of other Italian restaurants in Glasgow doing it much better .

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Stephen Staddle . 2024-09-01

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Had my bachelorette party dinner here in the private dining room and it was 5 stars! Amazing service, delicious food and a beautiful setting. Thank you Banca di Roma team for a fantastic experience 👏

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michaela776 . 2024-08-11

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We were in yesterday 10th aug..everything was lovely except where we were seated. Its almost like its an after thought of a group of tables,with no lamps and stuck over next to the door for the toilets. My chair was touching the table behind, and when they sat a young couple there I felt I was sat at their table. When you are seated far into this are its like you are not part of the main resteraunt ad atmosphere. It just needs a bit of thought with some lighting or foliage.

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Catherine McCartney . 2024-08-11

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OMG seriously!!! Don’t waste your money!! Food tasteless and overcooked need to employ an actual ITALIAN chef who can cook and has a palate pasta overcooked and mushy they pass off a pizza base that is focaccia bread the food tbh is rotten and overpriced! Never again

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Lindsay Hay . 2024-08-11

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6 of us were able to get a table on a Friday evening before heading back to London. Service was great and the food was very nice. It's a lovely building too

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Steve Fleming . 2024-08-06

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Great place to enjoy the Italian food with excited atmosphere. Surprised me the reviewers didn’t give high rating without known the reasons.

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A Albadeen . 2024-07-28

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We went for a birthday celebration and we were looking forward to it, will not be back unfortunately. The food was good very enjoyable just like most restaurants in Glasgow however the service extremely let it down. We waited nearly 40 minuets to get a drink, over an hour for food and then had to ask 3 separate times for the bill. Eventually we just took it up to the front desk as we had been waiting so long. Each server we asked completely disregarded our request and one actually went straight to another table to have a conversation with someone therefore we had to ask again after 15 minuets for our bill. Truly made myself and my partner feel very small and horrible. The girl at the front desk was absolutely lovely when we had said what had happened as we understand things can get busy but in this case I believe it was just poor service.

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Erin H . 2024-07-28

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Was very disappointing service all round, my friend was treating me with her £100 voucher , we turned up at 3.30pm & was told they didn't have a reservation until 9.30pm which was our fault for not booking prior , once outside we went onto their website and discovered we can eat out outside but weren't offered that , booked that for 3.45 pm , turned up and given our table we then asked if we can use our voucher & the gentleman who attended to us said he would check & come back to us which he didn’t, we sat for 15 mins without anyone coming out to us , ordered a bottle of red wine salmon & steak for myself the waiter brought our dinner out & my friends mash potatoes were stone cold we weren't issued any cutlery or condiments which he then organised for us , we were told by the waiter that we would receive salad with our meal which we didn't have either, noticed a couple next to us who ended up leaving as they waited to long to get attended too . Downstairs toilets were out of order too ! really looking forward dining here bit wouldn't rush back .

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Annmarie Elvin . 2024-07-28

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1st impressions - You think WOW this is going to be special…. But this reaction soon dipped once the service became. The ordering of drinks were fine. And i must command the Sommelier he was fantastic at helping us pick our wine. He showed real knowledge and was professional at the picking, tasting and pouring of the wine. If it wasnt for him the review would of been even less…. The waiter who took the order came over cold, aggresive and lacked total intrest. Starters were lovely really have to say how tasty the Crocchetta di cavolfiore were to die for. We were left sitting for over 30mins between the starter and the main course while tables around us who came in after us had starters and were onto their mains…. I had to actually to get the attention of the waiting staff before we got our mains. The foccaccia was cold and dried and it was obvs it had just been left under one of the lights in the kitchen….. I must say my Lamb ragu was very tasty but again i had to ask for cutlery… My freind has the Lasagna Verde this arrived cold but also burnt around the sides again it looked like it had just been left sitting in the kitchen. No real geniune apploligy for the delay it came over more aggressive than sorry. The lasgane was so poor it was unable to be eaten. The waiting staff just took it away Coffee & Liquers… limonchello should be served straight from the freezer - it most defo was not. Once the bill came they had taken the lasagne off - which was kind of them… but they also added a rather large service charge on it….. To me seems bizare as they know how bad the service had been. If your paying £18.00 for a lasagne then your expecting service to match the price tag….. Which is just not the case. Poor show overal from this place…….

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briantc . 2024-07-27

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I had a wonderful experience here at Bancia Di Roma, it was so quick, easy and efficient to book the reservation. Upon arrival we were greated by the most welcoming and kindest man at reception. He was so attentive and knowledgeable. His service was 15/10 which you can clearly see rubs off on the other staff, as the evening couldn’t have been better. The food was outstanding and the wine was delicious. I will 100% be back!

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Helena Hone . 2024-07-23

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Went Saturday night for my birthday after waiting half an hour for our drinks the food wasn’t the best to be honest not one person came over to ask if our food was ok when our drinks where finished. We had to wait again when we asked for the bill The girl came over then asked how was our food we told her the experience wasn’t that great and in her own words said OH Well would definitely not recommend so much better places in Glasgow don’t get my wrong The decor is nice

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Barry S . 2024-07-21

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Wonderful food, friendly and knowledgeable staff, laid back vibes. Thank you, a lot of hard work and organisation makes this fine dining experience possible - we will recommend and return. 10/10

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fluffy Mcflufferson . 2024-07-21

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We were fortunate to get a seat here without a booking on a Saturday afternoon. The service was nice and the atmosphere was good - the decor is lovely and feels quite grand. We shared two small plates to start, which were ok. Overall, the food was underwhelming - my friend and I both ordered a pizza which was advertised as having tenderstem broccoli as a topping. However, it was just plain old broccoli and in fact tasted microwaved and a bit bland. Otherwise a nice enough experience but the food maybe a little overpriced for what it is.

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LauDon . 2024-07-20

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The waitress said there was no table available, but I immediately made a reservation successful from Google, and she told me that she had not received the information.Even I accepted a 20 pound reservation penalty they don’t allow me in. I asked her that in an hour, the web page also showed that seats could be reserved, and the reservation interface showed that the seats inside were available. The two waiters discussed to throw me to the outside position, however I understand English, and then they told me that you can only do the outside, but obviously the inside is available, either the restaurant management update information is wrong, or they are racist to me. The waitress kept looking rude and impatient, pressing her pen also. She also said that I didn't get the email, that I didn't ask for my email when I made the reservation, made me fill out my card and PIN number, and asked me to pay a twenty pound security deposit to guarantee to come, apparently the waitress was very unfamiliar with the business, and so assured that I can understand and sympathize with your stubbornness and your limited knowledge. The reservation system at this restaurant is so bad that I gave my real name when I made the reservation and answered it when the waiter asked me, but the waiter called me that night to say that I had made the reservation under my Google account name and it was successful. I have two questions about this. If my reservation proves they were available, why did the waitress tell me the reservation was full? Since I put in my real name and it shows the name of the Google account, how does the consumer know which name to provide? And I also specified the time I booked. Is it difficult to find the corresponding information during this time period? The problem is actually that they don't want to serve me, the waitresses have been reluctant and impatient, no matter how much I argue I'm pretty sure of that. In addition, I have never seen a restaurant harassing the guests by phone at 10 PM after receiving the review, trying to blame me for the reason. I stressed that I asked you five or six times to find the information and my reservation was successful, but they did not ask for my mobile phone number, just the name, and I told them the name I used to book, now they blame and try to blame me for the problem, and even though I didn't make the reservation, did you have to be so impatient to get rid of me? Obviously, at that time they just wanted to drive me away without patience. I still remember the waitres rolling her eyes and telling me that you couldn't make a reservation without mail, but I am pretty sure the website actually not required the email, so then why are you telling me I am successed without email now? The waiter asked me back to the restaurant to see if my Google account name was displayed. Please, this is your system problem. Why am I wasting my time? Your system, management and timely update of information are very problematic. Moreover, I successfully reserved a table inside the restaurant, but you told me that even if I had to wait for another hour, I could only sit outside, and it was raining heavily. If I knew I had to sit outside, I could not make a reservation. I booked a seat on the inside successful but you only let me sit on the outside, which is not discrimination I can't figure out. I've been to a lot of fine restaurants in London and other cities and I don't think you can compare them in terms of price and quality, and even fine restaurants have never had anything like this happen. They kept trying to get me to leave, and when I left, I could only say that if you took my money, I would come back, and the waiter was still very firm and said that it was impossible to take your money because you didn't succeed. Instead of apologizing for their rude impatience and wrong work, they are now calling to accuse me, I am not your employee, and as a consumer I refuse to cheat me in this restaurant by only allowing me to sit outside and eat on a rainy day.

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Kyra Louis . 2024-07-20

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Went with a friend and saw mixed reviews but needn’t have worried . Staff were friendly. A handsome wine waiter came over with our wine and I checked it wasn’t the £100 wine I’d seen on menu lol . Potions were very ample. I had the zucchini fritti followed by parmigiana which was the best I’ve ever had even in Italy - I couldn’t finish the delicious Itiramisu. Highly recommended 👍👍

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Louca H . 2024-07-17

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Very good delicious food. Service is very better. The man thing inside place is amazing. But very very expensive. I request to owner please don't mind you have to less price your food. Thanks

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Fayaz Khan . 2024-07-16

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Style over substance. Nice setting, food very medicore (starter was almost cold) The "suits" had good service, the younger waiters need more training imho. 12.5% service fee is a joke!

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Scott Millar . 2024-07-13

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Today we had an 'afternoon tea' at the very stylish Banca di Roma. What a delightful experience, the service was excellent and the food was delicious. Beautifully arranged with generous, tasty sandwich fillings including a chicken with chilli jam, and cakes including a fresh fruit tarte with chantilly cream, everything homemade and presented with edible flowers. We thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you.

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Pny O'B . 2024-07-13

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An excellent boutique of Italian cuisine, characterized by a traditional and very elegant touch. Highly recommended!

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Lucia Palomba . 2024-07-11

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Beautiful building, but far too big for a restaurant. Lacked atmosphere and intimacy. Food was nothing to get excited about and menu was pretty basic. Toilet was upstairs and quite a long way from our table. Almost required a map and compass! For an establishment that was so large I was somewhat taken aback at there only being one toilet for males and females. Wouldn't recommend this restaurant.

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Hazel McCalden . 2024-07-11

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Food was amazing and staff were brilliant. Watch out for the high service charge though.

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Paul Gerrie . 2024-07-09

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Brilliant service and food, will definitely return

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Jo P . 2024-07-03

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Tortelli with burrata is my favourite. What a lovely meal I had

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Fraser Angus . 2024-06-30

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Great food. Service could be better.

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Graeme Hepburn . 2024-06-29

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Best Italian I’ve had in Glasgow. Lovely decor and atmosphere. Open kitchen, watch the pizza dough get tossed 3m into the air. The food is delicious. Reasonable prices for the experience

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Duncan Mitchell . 2024-06-24

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Meh. Would not recommend. Visited here on a Friday night for dinner. Venue is nice inside but barely changed since it was Zizzis. To start we ordered the scallops, fried pasta, mortadella and pistachio dish and the chicken bites. The scallops were nice, the chicken bites a bit dry bit okay - more like something you’d get in a Bucks Bar type venue. The fried pasta dish was a huge disappointment - it was basically just an arancini but very dry and flavourless. For mains I had the tortellini with burrata and nduja. There was no nduja so it was so bland, let others try and they agreed it was so tasteless. We got a focaccia to share only it isn’t focaccia - it’s a flatbread. Plain and overpriced. The service was pleasant, everyone we encountered was friendly and polite but it was very slow. We ordered a bottle of wine at the same time as our food but it took longer to arrive than the food. Ended up skipping dessert because the food had been so poor and the service so slow that we were ready to leave. A small point but the music didn’t fit the surroundings and there was a speaker directly above our table so it was a bit OTT. A pretty overpriced disappointment.

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Ewan W . 2024-06-24

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Potentially a good place but on Tuesday evening it was very quiet, giving poor atmosphere, and I was very disappointed with the food. I had lasagne and the taste was very good but the temperature was just too cool- not cold but a long way away from piping hot. I don’t think I’ll try this place again

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K M . 2024-06-23

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We stumbled upon this place after visits the GoMA museum on a Tuesday lunch time. The venue is stunning, and staff are extremely friendly. The drinks are fabulous - especially the Prosecco. Food was tasty, especially the tiramisu is excellent. Very well priced. Can’t wait to come back, and sending everyone I know here.

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Hannah Burns . 2024-06-18

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Service wasn't good, we had to pour our own wine when bottle was presented at table, resteraunt was quiet took a long time to clear our plates. Tiniest portion of chips and their expensive. Wine list is long and boring and expensive. £12 for a slice of cheesecake ridiculous.£5 for a schooner of lager did t realise we where in Australia table facing the kitchen all the chefs just staring at the tables won't be back.

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thmas elliott . 2024-06-16

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Unfortunately my experience here was a little underwhelming Service and atmosphere was good but the food we ordered was odd/unsatisfactory We ordered focaccia and olive oil from the menu which turned out to be a somewhat bland thin garlic bread (?) Then we ordered the chicken main, which was a sad looking small tough chicken breast with some plain mash and mushroom sauce, £22 is a bit rich. Pasta main was lovely but I don’t think I’d ever come here again.

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Lily Cameron . 2024-06-13

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Great bar snacks menu and really good friendly service!!

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Erin Parker (glasgowfoodgal) . 2024-06-11

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I recently celebrated a friend's birthday at Banca di Roma and had an exceptional experience. The service provided by the staff was outstanding, creating a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere. The restaurant is one of the best Italian spots in Glasgow, offering authentic and delicious food. The open kitchen concept allowed us to witness the chefs' culinary artistry firsthand. Every dish we ordered was cooked to perfection and incredibly tasty. The staff, including the manager, were extremely friendly and attentive, ensuring that all guests were well taken care of. I highly recommend Banca di Roma for a memorable dining experience!

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Laurentia Bulbuc . 2024-06-05

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Nice staff. Clean restaurant. Good range of refreshing cocktails. Had a lychee and raspberry spritz, t'was delightful 10/10. For starters had the arancini, sea salt and rosemary focaccia et zuccini fritti and for mains the paccheri ai fritti de mer. Would definitely revisit to explore more of the menu.

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Emma Pemma . 2024-06-02

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Expensive for lunch, food was decent but definitely wouldn't rush back better Italians in city center. Italian older waiter could've cracked a smile but young Scottish girl was lovely.

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Paul Kerr . 2024-06-02

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Popped in yesterday with a friend and was seated upstairs for a drink - service was exceptional, by Allanah who was extremely warm, friendly and knowledgeable making us something bespoke! She made the place!

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michelle elii . 2024-06-02

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SUNDAY LUNCH FOR MY DAUGHTERS BIRTHDAY THIS IS OUR SECOND TIME HERE FIRST TIME WAS PLEASANT SO I THOUGHT WE WOULD HAVE THE SAME EXPERIENCE BOY WAS I WRONG! ORDERED THE FRESH SEAFOOD TEMPURA TO SHARE AND STEAKS FOR MAINS AND ENDED UP WITH FOOD POISONING ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ I DON'T LIKE LEAVING BAD REVIEWS BEFORE FIRST TRYING TO RESOLVE THE MATTER BUT I HAVE RANG 3 TIMES AND SPOKEN TO 3 MANAGERS ALL TO BE TOLD THE SAME THING WE WILL TALK TO THE CHEF ON THAT DAY PLEASE LEAVE YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS FOR THEM TO NEVER GET BACK TO ME.IF YOU EAT HERE YOU ARE SERIOUSLY EATING AT THE RISK OF YOUR OWN HEALTH AVOID THIS PLEASE!!

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Daughter of A king . 2024-05-29

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The was the first good Italian food that we found in the UK. Everything was delicious! I had the lasagna and my wife had the risotto.

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duane kimball . 2024-05-23

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Ordered a full lobster and when it arrived half was missing. The head and body of each half of the lobster was missing and stuffed with the claw meat to hide the fact it was missing. When I lifted the claw meat out of the body there was nothing in the lobster except in the tail. When I asked to speak to the manger he said you don’t eat the meat out the head or the body and dismissed the fact the the chef had taken the meat out to accommodate a pasta dish containing lobster which was on the menu. The wine server actually had the decently to confirm that in fact did happen. The rest of the table had the 200g steak which was like a kid size. This was presented by being cut in to 3 separate chucks. Even thou it was cut the chef still managed to make it well done even though they should have been medium. Heard a few people complain about the steak being cut up for you. Table behind us also complained about there steak and pasta being cold. The don’t have had dryers in the toilets only hand towels which there was none replenished for the duration we dined in the restaurant despite a few people coming up and saying to staff members. Not value for money, venue looks nice but that’s about it, don’t waste your money.

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D . 2024-05-17

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The service here is amazing. Waiters were really nice and they treated us well. Food was tasty and didn’t take time to come. Portion sizes could be better though. Very lovely and beautiful interior and you can see the chefs cooking your food.

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Felicia . 2024-05-16

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I went here with my boyfriend and we were not disappointed. The starters were amazing we got the sharing platter fritto all italiana which we highly recommend. For mains I got the pasta ‘the one&tortelli’ which was very rich in flavour would definitely have it again. The atmosphere in the restaurant is vibrant and nice, our waitress Lisa was very kind and made sure we enjoyed everything. Also special thanks to the head chef Giuseppe for the lemon sorbet on the house and the lovely detail to attention with the food! Already planning our next visit back!

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Paulina Pierscinska . 2024-05-13

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First time visiting Banca di Roma. WOW !! Wonderful food and wine OMG ! Matthew is so hot, he lights up the room with his cheeky smile Wonderful restaurant and ambience.

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John Turner . 2024-05-10

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Absolutely amazing! Couldn’t recommend more. I hadn’t heard much about this place, but decided to try it out and the service and food was incredible. One of the chef’s, Giuseppe even gave us some sides of chips on the house and the server also gave us some limoncello at the end of our meal which we enjoyed 😊. Very friendly staff and professional service, we will definitely be back soon!

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Katie Green . 2024-05-07

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Incredible! Service was immaculate, staff looked after us very well, always topped up our wine and water glasses - absolutely 10/10. Food was outstanding! We went for La gran Carbonara, which was served in Pecorino cheese right at the table. The building is stunning, love that the original architectural structure was kept, super high and gorgeous ceilings - which adds to the atmosphere! Overall, very beautiful restaurant!

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Arina Maslakova . 2024-05-05

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Outstanding! Have walked passed the restaurant a few times but never been in, however always noticed it due to the lovely architecture. Came across it on another site and decided to book a table for lunch. The service was really great, very attentive and helpful. Great food, highly recommend!

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MrsK Gourlay . 2024-05-04

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The service was 5 stars, we were looked after by Fábio and Catlin, I loved everything and I will go back❤️

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Orizia Lopes . 2024-05-02

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Excellent pistachio ice cream (almost a mission impossible in the city centre) for my little one and a nice Hugo spritz for me ;)

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Fabrizio De Francesco . 2024-04-26

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Came in with my sister!! Excellent.. Cannot wait to be back !!

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Hannah Ryley . 2024-04-25

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Really tasty food, great wine list, restaurant itself is stunning. Matt was the perfect host, its a pity he is engaged...luck lady !!

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David Bell . 2024-04-23

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Disappointing experience. Booked for my daughters 21st birthday meal for my family of 5. Noted this on my booking but no special touches or acknowlegement was offered. Staff weren't attentive and food was mediocre and bland. The venue is stunning but I'm afraid that was the only positive, this Restaurant is style over substance. Left feeling deflated and like it was a waste of money.

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Leah Leslie . 2024-04-19

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Beautiful building but let down by service and mediocre food. Our waiter was not just unfriendly, all pleasantries were skipped (no - how was your meal) and generally just didn't communicate to us (when picking up the empty plates, said literally nothing to us). Perhaps a bad day. Other staff we interacted with to try order dessert or drinks were however very courteous. The food was fine - you are paying for the atmosphere rather than quality food. Lasagne was ok. The carbonara was so salty I couldn't finish it. Coffee was bad - tasted of stale coffee beans. We didn't bother complaining about this, had very little confidence that our waiter would listen. Besides, we understand everyone can have a bad day. But final straw was that they charge you a mandatory 12.5% service irrespective of party size or day, very willing to pay for a meal we enjoyed, but it wasn't earnt on this occasion. Not even a 'thank you' when we paid our bill or a 'goodbye' when we left our table, or leaving the building - even though the host was stood at the entrance. We don't expect the red carpet but simple acknowledgement would've been appreciated, rather than feeling like a ghost. Good if you only really care about the atmosphere and setting. But I care about food and service (at least just the basics) more and there are plenty better in the vicinity and much friendlier on your wallet. 3 stars rather than less because I don't really want to pull the rating down too much for a local business, but I won't be back.

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V C . 2024-04-17

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We had dinner on a Monday evening and had a wonderful time. The decor is fabulous and makes the most of the building’s features. Our waiters were very attentive and one in particular, the wine waiter, who was very informative about the various wine options. Delicious food too ! We really enjoyed our visit and thanks to all of the staff for looking after us so well.

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Lou085 . 2024-04-15

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I recently visited Banca di Roma and had the most lovely time. From the minute we walked in the door staff were so welcoming. We had many cocktails my favourite being Disco sour. The food was amazing. I had the zucchini fries to start followed by the carbonara which lives up to the hype. It was served in a cheese wheel at our table which we thought was an incredible touch. Staff were so attentive and made us feel so special. Cannot fault the place and can’t wait to go back!

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GoPlaces36222571597 . 2024-04-14

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What a profoundly disappointing experience. Lovely venue, nice and solicitous staff. Awful Italian food. Small portions (not a particular crime in this day and age) but food that I would have been disappointed in at a Zizzi’s, which is ironic as this is what this building used to be. Pasta di frutti de mare that was under cooked and tasteless. A lasagne that I would have been disappointed in if it came from a supermarket and lukewarm to boot. After all that the bill for two came to £140 and to add insult to injury an automatic 12.5% service charge. As you can imagine not recommending…

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Cosmo T . 2024-04-13

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Very nice looking italian restaurant. Only thing I disagree with is their focaccia. Never seen anything like they served as focaccia. Definitly not what I expected to get because it was just a pizza without cheese. Other than that really good.

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Them Smuul . 2024-04-09

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Booked in advance with it being Easter Monday but was surprisingly quiet. It's not cheap but food was well presented and tasty and the wine wasn't bad either!

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Colin R . 2024-04-08

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We only came in for drinks ,a nice establishment,

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Jim Bonner . 2024-04-08

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Great choice of wines and the lasagna was beautiful. Kristof our waiter was very attentive and checked up on us regularly. I dropped my fork and he appeared within seconds with a new one. It was a great night and highly recommended

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ross gray . 2024-04-06

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Amazing restaurant with the most perfect food and staff! I went here a few nights ago and I am still thinking about the food!! The atmosphere was wonderful, such a beautiful building and is very well decorated and maintained. The staff are incredible, they really look after you and offer recommendations and are eager to help no matter what. I tried the steak and the lasagna, along with focaccia and frittatina for starters and the lingotti for dessert and everything was stunning. The lasagna was decadent, the best I’ve ever had! The steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and went amazingly with the mash and the peppercorn sauce. The starters were really great too, definitely don’t skip on them because they were wonderful. The dessert was a perfect way to end off the meal, so creamy and rich yet so light. The cocktail menu is extensive- I tried the hugo spritz which was refreshing and addictive! The selection of wines was great too and I enjoyed the recommendation I was given by the staff. I had a wonderful time at the Blanca di Roma and will definitely be returning. Perfect food, perfect staff and perfect vibes 💕💕💕💕

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Isobel Ryley . 2024-04-04

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Came here for lunch ch being colleagues and have mixed feelings. We decided to opt for the lunch menu set as quite impressed by the choices. Wine list was hit and miss. Not enough choices. Our bottle of red was decent enough but at £30 it is definitely not cheap. Our starters of mussels were lovely. Really tasty. Friends had the pork belly and looks delicious. My tomatoes sauce tagliatelle was ground sad quite frankly. I might as well Open a jar of tomatoes sauce myself. Nothing spectacular. So slight disappointment. They could do so much better

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Monkey168 . 2024-03-31

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First time visit, and it was fab. Staff were lovely, there was a great atmosphere and the food was amazing ❤️

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Liz Murdoch . 2024-03-29

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Delicious and freshly made food. Thank you for a wonderful evening!

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N Loha . 2024-03-27

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We had a private dining event in it and it was flawless. Amazing venue

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Diane Ross . 2024-03-27

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Had a lovely meal with friends at the fantastic restaurant. Thr atmosphere was lovely and service was great. Had the salmon fish for my meal which was delicious.

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Harvinder Bhatia . 2024-03-24

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A celebration merits champagne. And I expect to pay a premium price (16.75 a glass or the bottle price as I did) No complaints there. But I do expect champagne glasses…. What we got were white wine size glasses and shape ..in no way a flute. A conversation with the maitre d’ was comforting as other customers have also complained about this. Food was great. Service also very good. I’ll be back when you get your glassware sorted.

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TrekkingWhiteTiger . 2024-03-24

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