Caffe Parma in Glasgow City

Went in for lunch with colleagues on a Monday (just before Christmas). The place was very busy with plenty of locals. The food was superb, a mixture of lasagnes, Bolognese & venison stews around the table and no complaints from anyone. I would say a starter took time to be brought out to one guest, even though it was a simple pate (which was also tasty).

Very slow and unenthusiastic service. Food was average.

It was a fantastic night with great food. Staff were attentive, but gave us space too. Perfect 👌

No he estado aquí por un tiempo, así que pensé en ir a tomar un brunch rápido, pero la comida era insípida (avo en tostadas con huevos) y honestamente parecía que salió de un paquete premezclado sin siquiera agregar sal o pimienta... caro para una experiencia tan promedio y mucho más vale la pena lugares para comer en el extremo oeste a solo diez minutos

Handy location with easy access and parking. Excellent service although a bit disappointed in the food on this occasion. Spinach and ricotta pasta covered in way too much heavy cheese sauce. Very noisy patrons at the next table so struggling to hear conversation. Been a few times and it was lovely so maybe just this one occasion not so great so I would go back but maybe lunch menu would be a bit lighter

It looks fancy from the road and I've always wanted to visit, but for dinner was just average, and well below the expectations. It was empty and quiet. The service was just ok, breaking a glass on our table, having to ask for clean napkins after the main for dessert, and the waiting staff looking a bit bored. There was a puddle of water under out table so I ate with my feet in the wet. The pizza, Caffe Parma, was nothing exceptional, with the dough being a bit crunchy and dry, hard to cut. I had the sticky toffee pudding which was good, but both friends who got the Tiramisu left it. Disappointed given my expectations.

Moules Frites were great, cooked perfectly, and the fries were thin and crispy. Decent white and red wines by the glass, and an enormous sticky toffee pudding for dessert 😋 attentive and friendly service throughout.

Very high standard of restaurant.

Absolutely delightful food and friendly waitstaff. Love coming here for lunch after church on a Sunday

Spotlessly clean restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner or pop in for coffee. Lovely relaxed atmosphere with great service that does not rush you. Toilet facilities available and are also spotless. I went for breakfast and it was delicious with poached eggs beautifully cooked. Would definitely visit again.

Only had coffee but lovely little cafe just at the start of the dunes, absolutely spotless and only €2-50 for coffee and a brownie ☺️

Excellent breakfast and friendly service

Very good food, brilliant staff, but very noisy. Not the place to go for a romantic night out unless you like shouting at each other.

Food and service were excellent, no change.

We are local and popped in for a wee bottle of wine in the late afternoon. We felt very unwelcome and felt we were in the way of customers purchasing food. Our needs were not met and we felt staff were unfriendly. We would have stayed longer and purchased more however we felt we wanted to leave. We will nor be back!

An accidental find. Lovely food and friendly service. On a lovely evening in Glasgow, it was just perfect. Thank you.

Very polite staff, and the food was excellent

Bueno, este es un pequeño restaurante genial dirigido a los comensales del Westend de Glasgow y siempre está ocupado con la gente local. Y debo recomendarlo a los huéspedes en el Hotel Du Vin a la vuelta de la esquina - si no quieres una comida en un restaurante de hotel congestionado y caro, entonces este es el lugar para ir! El personal es encantador y respaldado por un gran chef en la cocina. Tuve el risotto - delicioso! Deberías reservar.

Only popped in for coffee but the service was great and sitting outside on the terrace was lovely. Will be in for food soon. Excellent. In for dinner, food was excellent, staff were great. Be back soon.

What a lovely place . The staff were delightful And the food was fresh home cooked and tasty Will definitely return

El café en sí es una habitación muy agradable y nuestras sopas minestrone eran deliciosas, sin embargo tuvimos que esperar más de 15 minutos para ellos a pesar de que el café es bastante tranquilo. Luego queríamos pedir cafés, pero el personal había desaparecido durante más de 10 minutos, así que subimos al mostrador para buscarlos - todos estaban reunidos en la entrada de la cocina fuera de la vista de la mayor parte de la cafetería, teniendo un buen ventilador. Nos instalamos y nos fuimos.

Overly priced...mediocre food...staff only engage if you are typical west ender !! Unfriendly owner..noisy. they obviously don't read trip advisor reviews!

No he estado aquí por un tiempo, así que decidimos que daríamos una oportunidad. Personal atento si encajas en su imagen, es decir, mi amiga fue felicitada por sus joyas. ¡Sus uñas! ¡Fui ignorado! Comida mediocre y cara. El propietario eligió a los que charlar. Hubiera estado bien si recorriera las mesas y saludara ¿está todo bien? Restaurante ruidoso cuando las sillas se mueven. . alguna vez pensado en consejos de fieltro en las sillas para ensordecer el ruido? defo no volverá!

Great place for coffee, the staff are delightful and the space is light and airy. Outside space too for the few days in summer when it's warm enough.

What's going on. Wait times for courses over 40 mins. Bruschetta burnt, pizza completely burnt . Really disappointed in the quality of food. We weren't the only ones having to wait. I get there can be staff issues but no communication. Pictures say it all. I had to give up cutting it was that hard.

Nos alojamos en el Hotel du Vin a la vuelta de la esquina y esto se convirtió en nuestro café más frecuentado. Desayuno y un par de cenas y disfrutamos de cada comida. El servicio fue rápido y amable. Buena selección de elementos del menú y especiales.

Staff laid back but efficient. Was a birthday lunch and they very happily brought out a cake with candles and sang!

Delicious food served to a high standard. Lovely surroundings with a view of the tennis courts

Very good food, completely overpriced.

Bad experience twice. They are either consistently understaffed or the service is just terrible. Took close to 30 minutes just to get a drink. We left before ordering food and went down the block. Don’t go here if you’re an American.

Amazing food, Cacio e Pepe is the best in Glasgow, the Tiramisu is also delicious. Would definitely recommend.

Costa del Parma. Amazing space and food

I am giving 5-star service because of your amazing waitress Niamh! In a busy lunch hour she was still smiling, she was still happy to help. The restaurant was fully booked and instead of saying NO we are fully booked, she tried her best to find me a table and give me an amazing experience. Thank you so much, Niamh! You deserve an award of kindness!

Went in about 11ish for late breakfast eggs Benenedic very nice... staff lovely coffee excellent ..

Modern style café with a friendly and quick service. The breakfast is very tasty. The café sits next to popular tennis courts. Free parking is a challenge in the popular West End. The café is not too far from the Great Western Road, this means, getting there is quite easy.

lovely cosy wee restaurant no complaints food wise from any of our party... the cajun chicken calzone is the absolute business !!!! 👍👍👍

Great, modern Italian restaurant. Service attentive and friendly. Catered for two small children with ease. Do a splendid birthday cake too.

Food took so long me and my friend waited over 3 mins for our order while people were server before us.

Very nice staff and setting but food was not if a good standard. Focaccia was still part undercooked and pasta served was over cooked and gloopy. Prices charged were high for the quality of food served. I don't think may Italians would call this authentic Italian food

Fridge cold lettuce with fridge cold chicken. Tasteless and horrible. Warned on arrival that kitchen was closing in 10 minutes. Therefore expect lousy food?

Really terrible. Fridge cold chicken with fridge cold lettuce. Tasteless and horrible. Warmed on arrival that kitchen was closing soon. Therefore expect lousy food?

Chanced upon this lovely restaurant after a couple of nights stay at nearby hotel in Devonshire Gardens. The staff were very friendly and helpful (particularly for me with my food allergies) and the food was delicious. If I’m in this area again I’ll be making a beeline for this place as I’d love to try their lunch/dinner menus. Well worth a visit.

Enjoyed our lunch - my cajun chicken was fab. Thank you chef. Waitresses were super n service was great. Was running for bus and friendly waitress made sure she got the bill sorted, flagged down the bus for me and saw me off. Was very impressed. Well done . Enjoyed my experience..

13 January 2024 I have just left Caffè Parma. I was simply having a glass of wine with friends on this occasion, still the same goid vibe and friendly staff. Tomorrow morning, like most Sundays, I'll meet a friend for superb coffee and one of the best croissants in Glasgow. Since my last review I have had several lunches - same as ever - excellent. 5 November 2023. The review below still stands. This morning I had breakfast. I was being good so croissant rather brioche bacon bun! I have also had several lunches recently. As good as ever. ORIGINAL REVIEW Caffe Parma is a continuation of one of the best Italian kitchen traditions in Glasgow - a city in which there is no little competition - think Parmagiano and Paperinos. The location is a most pleasant spot in the north West End. More vital is the food. Genuine regional cuisine, sometimes with a little twist. A changing menu to banish boredom, with a monthly Italian regional selection. A carefully chosen, knowledgeable wine list that is not just value for money but very high quality. And the fifth star is totally earned by the staff, front of house and in the kitchen. Bravissimo!!! Caffè Parma came out of the Covid lockdowns etc well. It seemlessly brought back its marvelous combination of excellent food, good vibe and the ever superb staff, front of house and kitchen. I can also now recommend their breakfasts. Great coffee, some of the best croissants in the West End and various hot dishes, eggs + and for real West Enders, brioche buns with bacon or links sausage. Since I last posted a friend had a birthday celebration for about 20. Wonderful reception on the terrace, bubbles and then a superb lunch. Really relaxed occasion, loads of chat, laughter, craich, and that service! I go a lot so the other stuff I ticked relates to a lunch I had about 3 weeks ago.

Opted for the Christmas menu and it did not disappoint

Really nice service, quick and no fuss.

Not very excited about the place although it is usually fully booked at the weekend. It seems that the staff is so overworked, they have no time to positively interact. May it is just my personal experience. Food wasn't great either. Sorry but just reflecting on my personal experience.

Relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff & great breakfast. I would definitely recommend a visit

Great spot! The team was wonderful, the menu had a lot of options, and the food was great. I will be coming back!

Fabulous meal. Staff were so attentive and helped to make our evening relaxed and enjoyable evening. Everything was delicious. Will definitely be back again.

I’ve been here a few times now as it’s a very handy location to where I live & have used it a few times to link up with clients & friends. Unfortunately that will be the last time. On the whole, the staff are very friendly the food is ok but what leaves me with a stinker is the attitude of who I would assume is the owner. An older gentleman, seems very friendly to selective clientele. It seems that if you don’t look like a “Rich West Ender” he will walk by without as much as an acknowledgment but will stand at the table next to you laughing heartily and joking with customers that appear well off. I like to eat my food in peace but a small “hello, how is your food going” is acceptable customer policy. Three times this has happened & with this type of ignorance there is no way that I can put my money in this guys pocket. People like that seem to forget that money is money & customer care is a quality that should be a priority in a business. I thought it was just me that noticed that but when my guests mentioned it I knew this was an issue . He’s obviously got a bad attitude & I really feel for the staff that work there if that’s how he acts towards paying customers I can only imagine what he is like towards them. On the contrary, there’s a girl who going by look I can assume is related to him- she is the opposite & very helpful but unfortunately it’s him that ruins my eating experience. I will never be back

My daughter and I had an impromptu meal at Cafe Parma. We shared a pizza and a couple of side dishes. As per, the food was delicious and the atmosphere very relaxing. Lovely evening.

Recommend the pizza, staff polite

Pricey but delicious food and great service. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys proper Italian food.

The pizza was great and the Service was excellent.

28 September 2023 @ 1740 hours. Dear Caffè Parma team. My first visit to Caffe' Parma meeting friends from New Zealand. Fantastic food, fantastic service. We all had beef Tagliatelle with Garlic bread delicious and you're cappuccino coffee was the best Thank you Caffe' Parma team

Great location. Friendly and efficient sevice. Casual lunch was excellent with Calamari tender and crisp perfect tempura. Prawns and avocado well presented and delicious Over all, to be highly recommended.

Best service from any restaurant this year. Thank you, girls. The food was excellent. Among the meals we had were, Calamari fritti, Fritto misto, Chicken Milanese and some pasta dishes. Each dish was perfectly cooked. A wonderful dining experience.

Had a lovely evening last night with friends. Food was delicious, staff attentive and pleasant. Thoroughly enjoyed my evening.

Popped in for a beer, really friendly and great yo watch the tennis

Great for drink can't wait to try food next time

Lovely venue! Not massive on Italian myself but enjoyed the food! Nice atmosphere! Staff very attentive! Standard pricing for that area of the west end of Glasgow. Would visit again.

Went here for the first time recently as heard good things. Lovely restaurant in a nice location in an area i know well. Service was good, friendly helpful and efficient. I don't like super fast service as i like to relax and take my time so this was ideal. Waitress wasn't knowledgeable on whisky but was happy to find out for me what was available. A spirits menu would have been useful. The food was good. Deep fried squid with a dip which was delicious and not at all greasy. My main was squid ink pasta with mixed seafood. Again delicious. Pasta well cooked and contained mussels, white fish, a large scallop and squid. I didn't order a dessert. I felt the portion size was a touch small though. I walked home which took 25 minutes and i felt hungry when i got in which is very unusual and i don't have a huge appetite. It is also expensive compared to other Italian restaurants but that is down to local and ambience, both of which are great. Would i go back? Service and food were good so probably but i would order something more substantial next time.

Great food and a friendly relaxed place. Lots of regulars in but as a visitor not a problem.

We found this purely by chance as it was just around the corner from our hotel. So we popped in for lunch before going on to explore Glasgow, which we were visiting for the first time. My wife had a salad with hot smoked salmon and I had a risotto with prawns, tomato and nduja. We were both more than pleased as I rate my risotto as the best risotto outside of Italy. As a result we ended up going back for dinner where we both had excellent pasta dishes, lasagne and Tagliatelle with ragu. In fact, on the next two evenings we went back for a nightcap. On the last evening the owner came over to chat with us; he is a native of Parma and was a most charming person.

Great location overlooking the tennis club pasta was very poor tasteless the pizza was ok considering the prices will not be back

Food was really tasty. Menu has a good selection. Good service. Will be back for sure.

Despite reading some mixed recent reviews I booked a table for dinner as this was one of my girlfriends favourite restaurants prior to Covid. Food was good if unremarkable, probably priced above the flavour & quality on offer, but it was still a good dinner & was probably matched what I was expecting. Starters: Bruschetta, nice but toast was a little burnt & would have been better with some extra seasoning. Calamari, again nice but some bits very chewy. Mains: Linguine Vongole, nice but served a little cold. Chicken Milanese, pretty good, couldn't really fault it. This is right between a 3-4/5. The restaurant is in a lovely spot, overlooking the tennis courts. I will be back sometime.

Our first time here a very popular restaurant it was very busy with young and older diners. The staff very attentive and helpful, young girl gave my wife a cushion as we hadn't realized when booking outside some chairs are high which wasn't comfortable for her, as it was full to capacity this time, we will ensure we ask for low seating. Staff apologize for this but we totally understood the situation. The owner poured our wine and was ensuring that we were enjoying the meal. It was situated overlooking a tennis club, and the restaurant has a very good vibe and social mix that works well. On a sunny day it's a great place to relax. Myself and my wife have traveled extensively in Italy and have experience of fine dining, and excellent service, and we certainly highly recommend this fabulous restaurant. The food was to a high standard and we will return soon.

A local for us,nothing beats a glass of wine on the terrace overlooking the tennis! Invariably we order food, though usually that's not why we went in....the aroma of roasting garlic is smelt all the way from our home, so it would be rude not to partake. Staff ate always pleasant and professional and manage to find a wee spot in the sunshine. Our favourite dish is the tagliatelle bolognaise and rosemary focaccia and we also like the small plates and mozzarella sticks!

Lovely relaxed atmosphere, we did half & half - cacio pepe & Cajun chicken calzone, both superb. Also mozzarella sticks to start - yum!

My husband and I went there, we ordered pizza, salmon salad and coffee. The food was delicious. The service staff was very good.

This is a place I want to like BUT i have given this place soo many chances staff always nice and friendly food really disappointing

Place is a bit cramped. Food and service great. Not cheap but reasonable.

Wonderful food, excellent service!

I was out for dinner at Caffe Parma. The Chicken Cacio Pepe Salad which I ordered was absolutely covered in salt, making it impossible to eat, so I left it and called the waitress and explained my concerns to her. She said she would tell the kitchen staff about it and asked me if I wanted anything else. I said I cannot have anything else as the taste of salt was all over my mouth. I literally needed to drink liters of water to dilute it. She brought me the bill only to find that I was fully charged for the Chicken Cacio Pepe Salad which was covered in salt and not edible. I was shocked at such lack of care and of course I will never set foot again in this place.

A real hidden treasure. Food was outstanding and would recommend the place to everyone I low know.

Visited for breakfast and really enjoyed it. Had the granola along with a roll and sausage. Trying to balance the diet there. Both were brilliant and would have both again. My wife had the poached eggs with avocado and loved it. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Will be back.

friendly service and a great environment for a coffee. Didn’t try the food though!

This is a very nice restaurant in the heart of Hyndland, a quiet and niche neighbourhood in Glasgow. The atmosphere is homely but sophisticated. Food is great, particularly if you like sharing or you go out with a group, since portions are generous and there is so much variety! The menu changes over time and there are the specials of the day. Be careful as pizzas are filling and big!

Food was good. I'd say it was too large and we could've shared. But, we also didn't need to have a starter. Would go back

If you don’t book, please don’t go. We felt terrible because we arrived there and we saw an empty table, with no reservation sign on it, so we seated. And then somebody came and asked if a person had put us on the table or we had seated by ourselves and told we couldn’t be there, unless we had the meal for one hour, because the table was supposed to be available in one hour. So we ordered and ate everything in a hurry with our children, we couldn’t get any dessert and plus feeling like we were the wrong ones to have seated in an empty place. Terrible experience.

I mean... its ok. Nothing special

I would give more stars for service but I'm limited to 5. We had an excellent lunch there. The food was great and not too expensive. I loved the half portion option too. Great for those who can't eat a full portion , like our 95 year old aunt who was visiting with us. Overall a great experience 😊

Excellent breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner. Best waffles ever. Beautiful outdoor seating on nice days, overlooking the tennis courts. Good atmosphere, always busy.

Out today for a walk and decided to go in for coffee/scone. Well what can I say... absolutely delicious, coffee was really nice, and scone was hot. Service was with a smile and very attentive. We will definitely be back.

We had a lovely lunch, service was quick, food was fresh and well presented. It is a good location to enjoy some people watching as lots of windows and looking out on a busy street and into an outdoor tennis court.

Lovely atmosphere. Fantastic staff. Good food

Wij hebben hier ontbijt genuttigd. Een gezellige knusse eetgelegenheid. Ook zeer geschikt voor lunch of diner. Vriendelijk personeel.

Lovely scallops. Lovely seafood ravioli. Cakes to die for. Toilets immaculate.

Great little cafe. I had the black pudding eggs Benedict and it was delicious.

Delicious as always and so accommodating!

An absolutely horrid experience this evening served by a manager by the name of maria. Owner not present. Rushed out, lights turned off above our heads with 15 minutes to go, food took forever and when it did eventually arrive it wasn't nice. I had a bit of my gamberoni and then returned it. The manager I repeat was ridiculously rude. Initially had to be called to take our order despite the restaurant being quiet. And to make it even better, in the end, the girl in the bar began making a huge racket with the ice bucket and when clearing up, again, a sign that they were in a rush to get us out. I can't emphasise again, just how rude the manager was. Will not be going back and I suggest anyone reading this, finds a better Italian restaurant in Glasgow which there are plenty.

Great for a coffee or a bit of lunch

Loved it 😍 atmosphere was amazing 👏

Lovely food, nice atmosphere, one of my favourite places to eat in the west end.

We had a lovely pasta dish in this rather pleasant bistro. When I showed my wife the message about upset stomach she became afraid. Perhaps before posting serious stuff medical evidence is best or direct complaint to owners.We enjoyed penne with Italian sausage and a Tortelli. They were good and with a little Chianti even better.

Food was nice Unfortunately the waitress with the blonde pony tail was incredibly rude and cold.

Second time I’ve been and unfortunately on both occasions given the worst table which is on the right hand side at the end of a small corridor. Service is very slow because staff can’t see you. Table was very scruffy (needs to be upcycled/table cloth). Also, that area was full of flies which was very annoying. However, food was very good and reasonable. Just not a great overall experience.

Wonderful Italian cappuccino and croissants