Cardosi's in Renfrewshire

Visited Cardosis with a friend for lunch for the first time since it has been renovated, as due to ill health I’ve not been able to go sooner, I love the new look. Decor & re-arrangement of bar looks fab. I’d like to start this review by saying I totally disagree with the comments re middle age waitress, Pamela is an exceptional member of staff, she is super friendly,efficient & not fake in the slightest. My friend and I chose the option of one course pizza or pasta. She had the vegetarian pizza & I had the mushroom pappardelle. Both were delicious. Washed down with some white wine. Service was prompt, and we were not rushed. I love Cardosis, and have been going for many years, it’s sad to read so many negative comments about the food, I’ve never had a bad meal here in 18 years. Look forward to returning soon, health permitting.

Yet another fab night, food, thanks to Thomas and his team in the kitchen was delicious as always 🥰 Natalie and Stacey are a total asset to the team, you couldn’t ask for a better and friendlier service. Can’t wait for our next visit

Proper good old fashioned Italian, great food great atmosphere and great service , good value too

We’ve been to Cardosis twice in the last 2 weeks. The place never disappoints. The staff always make us feel so welcome and the food is always delicious. Top marks for the weekend specials recently; and the pizza that I had last night was one of the best that I’ve ever had. The chicken wing starter is so good too. Top marks! We’ll be back soon

Firstly I’d like to say the young man with the dark hair ( 21/9/24) PM was so pleasant made us feel so welcome and such a lovely manner very interesting and knowledgeable Sorry didn’t catch his name. I agree with previous review middle age women blonde hair very fake in her manner the same introduction said to everyone but still pleasant. Bruschetta was a bit of a joke honestly 100 tomatoes 2 rocket leafs and 2 pieces of sourdough. Main was average. Kitchen forgot the fries so by the time they came we had almost finished pasta. Cocktails nice Did I enjoy my night yes. Would I go back unfortunately no. Definitely not worth the money and overall Average dining experience.

Visited for dinner with family as haven't been for a while. Restaurant was very dark and blinds were down even though it was only late afternoon which was unpleasant. There were some lights on but they were very dim and felt it was just too dark. We could not see the writing on the menu without getting our phone torches on, or what we were eating for that matter. There probably would have been more light in the building in the 1900's when there were only candles etc to be honest. Took about 15-20 minutes for drinks order and food orders to be taken. Older waitress with blonde hair was very fake and not a natural people person which made us feel uncomfortable. Younger girl with longer curly hair was much more pleasant. Starters came out within a say 5 minutes of being ordered (not a good sign). Soup was very lukewarm, mozzarella sticks were hardly had any heat in them at all and brushetta was ok but burnt. None of the starters tasted very good and wouldn't order these again. Mains came out around 2-3 minutes of starters being cleared (again not a good sign on basic that orders had only been put in 15 minutes previously). Pizza was ok, nothing great. Lasagne was a very small portion that came on it's own with no garlic bread or chips or salad. It was only lukewarm and wouldn't have filled up a 2 year old. Prawn linguine was again a very small portion, only 6 prawns and very little sauce. Again only lukewarm and nit very hot at all. Chicken dish came with 3 small potatoes cut in half, lukewarm sauce which was made up of very slimy peppers and courgettes which did not seem fresh at all and a small piece of chicken on the bone which had no heat in it all. Sent chicken back as was so cold but they simply reheated it, turned it upside down so we didn't see the bit which had been eaten the first time round when it was cold, and sent back the same plate of food minutes later (by which time the chicken had been reheated but the sauce and potatoes were even colder). Complete no no to send the same plates to a table, especially where there has been an issue with cold chicken. So, bar pizza all the mains were cold, didn't taste very nice and were not enjoyed by anyone. Desserts were fine and we enjoyed those but they were the usual bought in puddings rather than being homemade. Totally fine though. Price was £26.95 each for 3 courses plus drinks which was very steep for what we received. We don't think this menu should be charged at anything over £20.00 as not good value (or taste). We were all extremely disappointed with our meal, e felt the food was cooked in advance and reheated (and not very muvh ar that), most of the service was lack lustre,and found the restaurant way too dark to have an enjoyable experience. We won't be going back and bases on our experience would not recommend to friends etc. Shame as used to be lovely.

Had a family birthday and was genuinely shocked at how well the staff handled a large group - service was prompt; all the orders were spot-on and the food itself was really good.

Lovely food, great service...yummy cocktails....Will definitely return....again 😁

Really lovely freshly cooked panini. Gelato was great too. A gem in the centre of Partick.

Went to Cardosi's for my Mum's birthday and it was perfect. All of the food was delicious, we were well looked after by the staff and the cocktails were the best we'd had in a while! A fab night out for a great price.

I thought there was no atmosphere in the restaurant at all. The food was ok but a bit bland.

We are regulars at Cardosis and it never disappoints. The food is always delicious and the staff always make us feel special. Thank you

Been going to Cardosi's since the 1980's. We went to celebrate my husband's birthday and once again had a great meal. Pamela and her team very friendly and efficient.

Good range of set lunch menu. Good value but quite bland. Staff friendly and efficient. Nice decor. Popular typical Paisley Italian

Had booked a table for lunch after my daughters graduation ceremony. Was absolutely authentic Italian food 🍲. I lived in Florence Italy 🇮🇹 for 4years . Lovely service, lovely food 💜

This place never lets you down. Great value 2/3 course menu, excellent service and cozy surroundings.

This restaurant is one of our favourites for both food, wine and cocktails. My daughters and I visited for lunch and were greeted with friendly staff. The service was efficient and our orders were taken and served in a timely manner. Two of us chose arancini which could perhaps have been a little warmer but was tasty enough. The soup choice went down well with my other daughter. Our mains were of good portion size (so much so that we couldn't finish them). Desserts were fantastic. When it came to wine and cocktails we were disappointed to say the least. Our choice of wine from the menu wasn't available and at the end of our meal we each ordered a pornstar martini. These, I'm sorry to say we're the worst we had ever tasted. They were bitter to the point none of us took more than a few sips each. £8.50 for a cocktail that tasted like it came from a supermarket ready made bottle. To end my review, I would add that I have visited this restaurant many, many times and this is the first negative experience I have had. I will return, but maybe not for a while yet.

Lovely restaurant, I would like to see a few more GF options and portions a bit bigger. However, the dessert (chocolate torte) was phenomenal Staff were amazing,

First time visit and won't be the last. Food was delivered quick and hot. Staff very pleasant and efficient. Looking forward to my return visit.

Thoroughly enjoyed lovely dinner to celebrate father's 91st birthday. Food was excellent. Staff friendly and happy and we were well looked after. Love this restaurant. Paisley is lucky to have it.

Great pizza, salad and drinks. We wanted a light dinner before an early flight out of Glasgow. Found Cardosi’s on TripAdvisor. The staff graciously fit us in without a reservation. The food was delicious. The staff was very attentive. I will stop in again when in Glasgow.

I went here tonight with friends for dinner and it was fantastic. Lovely welcome from staff and such a nice vibe and feel about the restaurant. Service was excellent and the food was delicious. The pate and ravioli were both yummy. Thanks to everyone :-)

Although newly refurbished the restaurant lacks atmosphere the staff (3)were rushing about but service was slow drinks order took 20 minutes to arrive food wise starter of Arancini was bland and tomato sauce didn't seem to have any chilli flavour as stated alsoto say the least the pate average and the parmasana chicken was a bit dry the only highlight was the shin of beef in rijoca wine it look great and tasted superb would love this restaurant to get back to what it used to be years ago

Great food, good and helpful staff.

It is one of the best restaurants in Paisley, which has just been beautifully refurbished. Always great food and service.

Amazing food can't wait to return

It's 2nd time there love it food n service is outstanding

Absolute gem of a restaurant. Fantasic food and wonderful service. Brilliant gluten free menu. Best restaurant in Paisley.

Food was top notch and service was great. A gem of a restraunt in Paisley.

Foods amazing, the decor is just beautiful i have been here with my partner and with another couple and both times were just amazing, top place in paisley

Great food. Great service. Can be busy so best to book.

Last minute booking last night . Was brilliant , food was great service was great and the price was very good . Places like this keeping their feet on the ground is a breath lf fresh air.

We were a group of five. The atmosphere was fantastic. The meals were absolutely great. Also the service. It was a great night out. All of us had a good time. Will definitely visit again. Thank you. well done.

We went for a family birthday dinner, the resturant has recently been renovated and looks fab. We were greeted and served by Pamela who could not have done anymore for us. I had mentioned I loved the caprino rosso from a previous menu and she said I could have that even although it was not on the menu. Our food was beautiful and everyone commented on how generous the portion sizes were. One of the best Italian resturants we have been too and not to be missed. Already planning a return visit. Extra appreciation to Pamela who added to the enjoyment of our visit and also Joseph in the kitchen. 5*

Not been in a while, be back soon though, terrific 👌

We needed to stop from a long drive & so we took a chance for food at this restaurant & though midweek we were able to get a table & delicious pizzas! Seated in a booth so nice & quiet we had a big choice of pastas / meats / fish & we both chose pizza , a spicy diavola & the other a chicken pizza. We had a rocket salad with tomatoes & Parmesan shavings , a jug of water & a zero beer . The service was very good & those pizzas were excellent , well done chef !

I have been to Cardosis loads of times and have always had a fabulous meal. This time I decided to have the special which was cold when it arrived at the table they took it away and it came back quickly obviously had been put in the microwave which dried out the chicken. Potatoes were still hard 2 mushrooms and dried up peas with very little sauce. Most disappointing. I will go back but will probably not order anything off the daily special. I will stick with the main menu

Food was all good except one very disappointing main course. Pork escalope which was served as a tough pork chop plonked on top & totally covering my potatoes & veg. Lots of fat through it, dry & tough. I did query it with the maitre de but he said that’s pork escalope. It is normally, in any other restaurant, pork fillet hammered out to a thin escalope, sometimes it’s breadcrumbed but not always. I would never have ordered a pork chop in any restaurant!! Not happy.

I think value for money, this restaurant nails it. We had some 'real' Italians among our guests and we all thoroughly enjoyed the meal.

Had a nice lunch with family at Cardosi. I had a very nice Pizza Pollo Calabrase with minestrone soup to start me Affagato Gelato dessert with a good latte to finish. Nicely finished decor and seating well spaced I would recommend this restaurant in Paisley

Having dined her regularly for over 20 years we were looking forward to going again after the recent refurbishment here but sadly our experience was 'Absolutely Awful' this time. My wife ordered "Pork Escalope" for her main meal. The pork itself was dry & tough, the roast potatoes were overcooked and she was unable to cut the brussel sprouts even using her steak knife. It actually bent when she tried. When we complained to our Waitress she took the plate away, mumbled an apology without looking at us and never returned to out table again. On the plus side, when we advised another Waitress what had happened she was very apologetic, took our dessert order & later adjusted our bill accordingly. Sadly, after dining here for over 23 years we have decided we shall not be returning any time in the near future.

Had a Birthday meal for two of my Granddaughters last week and again tonight for a family members birthday. Food and service from young staff was excellent.Portions are fab and food piping hot.Would recommend.

Amazing meal as always never disappoints highly recommend

Good lunch with a big party. Staff coped really well with the numbers. Would certainly go back!

Great place, tasty food. My only grumble is the lack in vegetarian options. Otherwise highly recommend

Fantastic restaurant. Delicious, freshly cooked food at an exceptionally reasonable price. Food and service were excellent - will definitely be back!

New renovation is lovely and a great face lift for the restaurant. The new menu has also been executed very well and great value for money. Very few places left where you can get a fresh tasty 2 course meal for £12. Portions are generous too. Will definitely be back and strongly recommend a visit.

Cardosi have done it again! Superb service by amazing staff, where nothing is too much trouble! We had a family lunch on Saturday to celebrate some family birthdays, one of which was 91 🥳. From start to finish our visit was fantastic! Great food, as alway! Great service, as always! Capers magically appearing at the table, as always! …..and great humour and ambience provided by the fabulous Pamela and her team! She is an absolute asset and should be made Queen of Paisley! 👸🏻. The new look refurbishment is top notch , it looks great and the new seats are sooooo comfy we could have easily stayed all day! Thanks as always for a terrific visit! We’ll be back 💖

We recently visited for my wife's birthday. We thoroughly enjoyed the food and drink. The only niggle was the cheeseboard as it only came with honey rather than chutney. Unfortunately the waitress said I couldn't substitute. The refurb is really nice.

I come back to this place time and time again great food welcoming staff all the time

I have fond memories of Cardosi’s so was looking forward to lunch today with friends. Got off to a bad start when the Pranzo 2 course lunch advertised as £7.95 for 2 courses on the web site was in fact £11.95. Our starters of bruschetta, goats cheese, and chicken wings were delicious. Unfortunately two of our four main courses were disappointing. My Carbonara Rigatoni without cream didn’t seem to have egg in it either, the ‘sauce’ seemingly being comprised of Parmesan and the water from the pasta. My friend’s Gamberoni Linguine was similarly watery and lacking in flavour. Won’t be in a hurry to come back. 😕

In today for lunch , service straight away was very good, staff were very nice , food was delicious , 2 courses x2 a nice glass of wine ,glass of milk ! and 1coffee, £32 !!! Excellent !

Food good possibly should have given another day to get all clean not as good as has been previously been a lot of dust and glasses could have been cleaner .

Had lunch with friends a few days ago and cannot rate Cardosis highly enough for value for money and service. 2 course lunch for £7.95 is outstanding value, they should be applauded for keeping prices so affordable in current times when so many places are putting on hefty increases . The low cost does not come at the price of low quality. There were 4 of us and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food. I paid a £4.95 supplement for the Pollo Pancetta, it was worth every penny and possibly the nicest chicken I have ever had. Had lemon cheesecake for dessert which was delicious. Even a notoriously fussy pal had no complaints. The staff were very friendly and efficient. The place was busy but not over run , it had a good vibe. I will definitely be back and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Cardosis to anyone.

First visit, will be start of many. Delicious food, freshly served and at really value for money prices. Staff lovely. Drinks reasonably priced too. Could not find one fault. They are closing for a refurbishment for 1 week, cannot wait to go back, well done everyone.

Had a lovely family meal celebrating my grandson Daniels tenth birthday. Staff were really good with his birthday cake , singing happy birthday to him . The food was lovely I had the soup for starters and the sea bass for the main. Food was delicious, everyone in our party had nothing but praise for this well priced family friendly restaurant.

Superb food and venue with great choice Excellent quality and variety Staff very attentive, polite and courteous

Food was excellent as was the friendly service!!

Front of house staff could not have been more welcoming and helpful. Food was as always,first class

The food was delicious. We had shin of beef and lasagne, followed by Tiramisu and chocolate torte, a couple of soft drinks and coffees. The service was great and it was very reasonably priced, costing £44. Will definitely go back.

We popped in without a booking on a Sunday night after a long drive and were met with such fantastic service. Our waiter Blair was soo friendly, made some great recommendations and made us laugh a lot! The frito misto was a great starter, huge fresh bits of fresh and a delicious garlic and parsley sauce. We also ordered the asparagus with pancetta which was so nicely done with another great sauce. The fresh pasta dishes were phenomenal! Between our table we ordered the slow cooked beef and tuscan sausage ragu which had so much tender meat and a delicious rich sauce, the rigatoni sinatra (crumbled italian sausages with loads of roasted peppers and chilli in a tomato sauce) and the fettuccine pollo piccante which was my favourite. This was spicy chicken in a creamy parmesan sauce with a right kick of chilli! For a complete accidental find we had such a great meal and would definitely come back if we were travelling down to Glasgow from the Highlands again!

Great food and great gluten free options. Lovely staff.

Had a fantastic meal here at the end of my trip, we skipped lunch and ordered every course, drink and dessert we wanted (went all out) and still ended up spending little! Delicious food from start to finish, couldn't get enough of the lemonade!

I had heard this place was one of the best in Paisley and I can’t believe I took so long to try it for myself. Outstanding tasty and fresh food, my partner and I cleared our plate. Best lasagne I’ve tried in a long time. A lovely clean restaurant with a cosy feel to it. Fantastic service, when we were there there were lots of staff which meant service was extra fast and attentive, everybody was really friendly. Can’t wait to go back. Just be sure to book in advance as it’s always busy!

Great food, lovely service, a great price.

Helpful, pleasant & competent staff. We thought the food we had (asparagus; king Prawn for starters; chicken for main) was excellent, tasty and decent portions

Suspected racism, very poor service.

The food was excellent, I had a monkfish special which was really nice. My wife had a gluten free pizza which was excellent when compared to some gluten free options in Italian restaurants The staff were extremely attentive and were always ensuring that we weren't waiting for anything. The drinks were reasonably priced and the house Merlot was very nice. I'd thoroughly recommend Cardosis and look forward to going back

Lunch with my husband, 2 courses, I had pate, then chicken with pancetta in white wine sauce with potatoes, broccoli & spinach, both were delicious. The sauce with the chicken was heaven. Husband had bruschetta then Quattro pizza. Both were delicious and fully devoured 😊 Wine & a beer added to bill, total £38!! Unbelievable value, and that was with a supplement for my main. Service was excellent as always. My favourite Italian locally. Never had a bad experience in the many years we have been going. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.

Still the best restaurant in town!!!

Another excellent experience in a first class restaurant being served first class food by professional attentive staff..

Had a lovely meal will be back 😋 😍

Too warm ambient, I was sweatin while having dinner.

A family favourite which never fails to impress. Can safely say we have never had a bad meal in this delightfully authentic restaurant. We will continue to return.

Nice food and very well priced. Overall nice atmosphere but restaurant decor needs a wee update as quite dark plus chilly

Nice inside, a bit of a rustic feel. Starter was very nice, I had pate, main course was not so good I had saltimbocca which was served on a mushroom risotto. The chicken was fine but the dish arrived swimming in the sauce which may have been better on the side. I also felt the risotto was mushy, a bit overdone. No complaints on the service & the place was busy enough. Maybe I was just a bit unlucky with my choice.

My birthday dinner / table area had foul smell other table said same. Had lovely first course but smelly dirty dishes sat for over 20 mins weren't removed disappointed in service no one asked about dessert although 3 staff stood at top room even if they'd said they would be shortly but felt ignored got up paid left and wont be back.

The food was very good, The fettuccine Gamba was a little dry but besides that no complaints.

First time there but not last. Excellent food at great price. 2 course lunch for 12.95, unheard of these days!

Had dinner here, 5pm Tuesday 40th May. Shown straight to our table for 4. My Wife, self, Daughter and Grandson. Good first impression, the waitress very polite and helpful, and very knowledgable regarding the menu. The food was fresh, delicious, and very well presented. Our bill for 2 courses, plus drinks, a very reasonable £92. Will certainly be back.

First time visiting here and was not disappointed. The food was great with good sized portions, the service was quick and the staff were extremely pleasant, and the atmosphere was lovely. Nice and quiet and just generally nice. They also have a good selection of vegan options which my partner was happy with. Would definitely recommend!

Great place, great food, great service, great value. Great all round.

Lugar bonito,comida buena y personal amable! 👍

Hervorragendes kleines italienisches Restaurant!

Love this place. My wife and I went here for our wedding dinner with our friends and family. We have gone here every year since also a few times in between.

Booked as a group for a retirement party. Great friendly service...very attentive. Food was delicious and general atmosphere was relaxed and chilled. Thank you for making our evening extra special

Great food, excellent service, very reasonable priced lunch menu.👍

This is a typical Italian restaurant that has been in Paisley for years. I would have given it 5 stars only the Bruschetta had was mainly bread and a mountain of tomatoes. I had Sea Bass for my main course and it was beautifully cooked. We were a party of 10 and everyone enjoyed what they had. The prices are reasonable too.

Came here as a large group for a birthday and had a wonderful evening. The food was fantastic and excellent value for money…all 10 of our party loved every course! We will definitely be returning soon!

Lovely genuine service and great food with unbelievable prices.

Really nice food, service perhaps a little on slow side. Nice waitresses though!

The beat Italian restaurant in the West of Scotland. The food is excellent, the service is just as good.

Wow .what's gone wrong here place was freezing cold , service was very slow ( noticed table next to us onto the desserts and our table still not cleared of main dishes and they were seated after us!!) Our main courses were both poor and overpowered with what can only be described as cheap tinned tomato sauce .no dessert as it was time for a sharp exit , did try to say to waitress about mains but were not taken seriously P.S. Italian restraunt wi no parmesan cheese ?? Get back to where you should be cos this was way below average

A friend who used to live in Paisley recommended Cardosi's and what a recommendation! We didn't have a booking, so really appreciated getting a table midweek. The service was excellent, as was the food. We all enjoyed two courses for 19.95, which was great value. The menu was extensive, with plenty of choices available. My garlic mushrooms and the chicken were both delicious. Couldn't manage a dessert though, as it was so filling.

Another great night out in this fabulous Paisley restaurant. 👌

I've been previously and it's somewhere I would of always recommended. This is the first time I have had a poor experience. The set menu options in my opinion were quite limited. Our starters took over 45 minutes to arrive after ordering. My starter was soup of the day. The rest of the table also had to wait a long time. The starter dishes stayed on the table until 2 minutes before the mains arrived. I didn't find the staff as attentive as I have done on previous visits. The food i recieved wasnt great eithier. It was just a big bowl of pasta with very chewy and off putting prawns in it. Unfortunately one of the waitresses was quite rude to me and my wife and I had to bite my tongue as we were celebrating someone else's occasion. The waitress was pulling faces and acting quite childish tbh. I hope that it has just been a one off. I would like to think I will visit again one day. It won't be anytime soon though.

Tasty Scottish/Italian Food. Good menu choices, Very reasonably priced. Service was excellent, friendly and on point.

Heard so much about this restaurant and I was honestly disappointed, the food was cold when we got it and the waitress that served us left us waiting for 20 minutes before we got another drink there was enough of them on to come and see to us but when we went to get someone all we seen was them on their phones and over heard them moaning about things a customer should not have to endure, won’t be back!

Very nice place and good deals for the nice food

Saturday evening meal for 4. Pre booked. Table waiting prompt drinks served Food was lovely plentiful and amazing. What we’realways expecting and getting from this amazing restaurant