Based on 423 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 423 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 1272 in 2812 in Glasgow City
Nº 71 of 130 Italian in Glasgow City
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Great service, nice people, and the food was amazing! Unique dishes, well portioned and delicious! Couldn’t recommend more.
Elizabeth . 2024-10-11
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Food was good, not great. Very noisy
Saul Shiffman . 2024-10-09
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We visited Celantano’s on a family holiday weekend. Celentano’s certainly is an essential for keen food fans visiting Glasgow - we would visit again when next in town. - Overall food, wine and value pretty good. Particularly liked the pasta with crab and xo, salami made on premises, salted cod donut, lasagne fritter, steak with black garlic and potato. - Couldn’t fault any of the dishes/the cookery although seasoning a touch heavy across the board. - Endearing service except waitress (not her fault and appeared she’d been allocated entire upstairs) went missing towards the end.
Daniel Kerr . 2024-10-06
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Great buzz, tasty menu, lovely staff all barry 👌🏼
Jonny Kane . 2024-09-18
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Amazing experience and lovely staff
issey melody . 2024-09-17
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When I visited celentanos the food and the custom service was amazing would definitely recommend to go back there again
Niamh Williams . 2024-09-12
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Fantastic service very helppleasent and fast ..the food is all local produce small portions but enough for 3 courses so you are happily full. The food is amazing with every penny. Its is fresh tasty and flavour some. Atmosphere is very nice relaxed and great for a work dinner or a romantic meal .. 100% recommended if in Glasgow must try
Jovana . 2024-09-12
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I love it there with friends.the atmosphere of the restaurant was intense beautiful and really unique. The service there was fantastic and it brought me a relaxed dining experience ever in my life.
Osei Marfo . 2024-09-11
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Celentano's restaurant serves delicious, authentic Italian food in a cozy setting. The pasta and pizza are highlights, with fresh ingredients and generous portions. Service can be slow during busy times, but the overall experience is enjoyable.
Vlad Staicu . 2024-09-10
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This celetano’s restaurant in Glasgow has a fantastic ambiance and the dishes are absolutely delicious. It's a great spot to enjoy a lovely meal with friends or family.
Zakaria Ahmed . 2024-09-10
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Excellent place to eat wood recommend.
blueberry kat . 2024-09-10
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A consistently wonderful place with wonderful food. This is not your typical Italian restaurant in the best of ways - beautifully made food with smartly paired flavours. Attentive and knowledgeable staff who are always helpful with my own dietary requirements. Eating inside or outside I've always had a brilliant meal.
Chris Long . 2024-09-09
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Amazing afternoon snack selection with some wine. We got to enjoy the beautiful weather in the courtyard. Would highly recommend.
Novus Nomadics . 2024-09-08
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Came to Glasgow for a night and found a write-up of Celenano's in CN Traveller. Booked to sit at the bar. Wow, just wow. Superb food, joyous service from the amazing Ben, and all round an exquisite evening. Book in advance, this place is outstanding.
Ian Grace . 2024-09-07
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Food was good will come back again
Lee . 2024-09-06
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It was Awesome experience and tasty food
Muskaan . 2024-09-06
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Fantastic dining place. Would recommend. Tasty food and great service.
Anil Ahmed . 2024-09-05
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Lovely food, great service lively atmosphere
Zaigirdar Haque . 2024-09-05
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**Restaurant Review: Outstanding Service** I recently dined at Celentano's, and I must say the service was exceptional. From the moment we walked in, the staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive without being intrusive. They went above and beyond to make sure our dining experience was perfect. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu, offered excellent recommendations, and checked on us regularly to ensure we had everything we needed. The food arrived promptly and was presented beautifully. Overall, it was a delightful experience, and I can't recommend Celentano's highly enough for their fantastic service and hospitality. I'll definitely be returning soon!
Kapil Niku . 2024-09-05
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Amazing agnolotti and excellent service from staff. Very attentive and helpful with recommendations as we were new to the restaurant. Will return again. Decor was beautiful too
AG . 2024-09-04
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I liked the food and service, great place
Мурад Зиябаев . 2024-09-04
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Went for the tasting menu, only one out of the courses was good the rest where incredibly underwhelming especially for the price. The bone marrow pasta was fantastic, but the rest were not very tasty, and were about as Italian as irn bru. Would recommend not going
David McLafferty . 2024-08-29
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Excellent evening. Lovely, original food and excellent service.
Louise Kallora . 2024-08-10
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All of our courses before the main course and our drinks were delectable. So tasty. The Agnolotti was the best dish we had, possibly during our full week in Glasgow. The main courses were not very good. I had the dexter beef, which was a rump steak, and it was not a nice culinary experience. I let the server know and they gave us a discount on our bill to offset some of that. The servers were great. The reason I gave 3 stars on service is that they moved us from our table to the bar so that another couple could have our table, even though we weren't done with our meal (we ordered dessert and then they asked us to move). The primary reason we weren't done with our meal after 1hr 45 min was that they took a long time to bring each dish out. Not the best, but still a solid place to eat. The people who work here are extremely nice.
Shawn Tucker . 2024-08-07
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Loved this restaurant. All the food was delicious, lovely service and atmosphere. House Negroni first class. Highly recommend
George Murdoch . 2024-08-04
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Food was good, atmosphere was pretty nice. The serving staff were friendly but quite slow and forgetful.
Naomi Browell . 2024-08-01
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And it’s a five from me, food was great use of ingredients, herbs and spices, vegs and fish. Not the usual fare and all the better for it Food was freshly prepared and the staff couldn’t have been more informative and attentive Well done
LindsayS . 2024-07-28
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We had no idea we would end up in this great restaurant. We were hoping for a pint & crisps. We are pleasantly surprised by the beautiful and honest food prepared and served by this enthusiastic crew. Highly recommended!!
Rene Hauser . 2024-07-26
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Fine dining in a great location, small, intimate, classy. Excellent food, friendly and professional service. Not cheap, but worth every buck
Barbara Zuccoli . 2024-07-25
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Tremendous food cooked to perfection with amazing flavours. Our waitress Hazel was just incredible with food suggestions and attentive service. Faultless evening! Thank you!
IRWScotland . 2024-07-15
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As we were 7 we were obliged to have the feasting menu which was disappointing but anyway. The nocellara olives were average The food was OK nothing special in my view.- The chef has a fondness for sprinkling stuff over the dishes. The beef was cooked nicely but presentation is not the restaurants strong suit. The cheese was disappointing two pieces and some crackers. Service was amateur, drinks took ages to appear and as we had the feasting menu it might have been nice if they had been a bit more forth coming about what was on the plates. The 12.5% service charge seemed excessive. Disappointing for a Bib Gourmand from Michelin establishment, not much here to draw me back.
Paul_In_Basel . 2024-07-13
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We had a lovely meal celebrating my daughter's graduation. The food was delicious, the service excellent and a warm relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely return.
Jane Baston . 2024-07-05
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We loved it here - the atmosphere of the restaurant was beautiful and really unique. The service was faultless and brought about a really relaxed dining experience. The sourdough crumb that featured across several of the dishes was divine. I’ll be coming back here for my next special occasion!
aili s . 2024-07-01
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We had a wonderful experience here! The staff were so friendly and enthusiastic, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was charming. Dean, the head chef and owner, showed me their garden where they grow some of the fresh ingredients they use. We were so pleased to have stumbled upon it after our tour of the cathedral. So convenient, too!
Mike S . 2024-06-09
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I had a great time there, our server Ben was very charming and thoughtful. Will go again!
Myles J Devereux . 2024-06-09
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Wonderful dining experience, will definitely be back. Staff were friendly and accommodating, venue was lovely and in a great location next to the Cathedral and Necropolis. The food was very delicious - the potatoes were to die for and the dexter beef was really tasty. I was especially impressed with the range of gluten free options (almost everything on the menu could be gluten free without losing much or any of the ingredients) which included home made gluten free pasta and bread - highly recommend!
Sarah Mitch . 2024-06-08
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The food was average and the portions small Overpriced for what was served The service was poor and the waiter looked overwhelmed and new We were celebrating my daughters 30th birthday which was mentioned when booking We brought a cake and asked if we could have it served with cream or ice cream The waiter then had to discuss with the chef They didn’t have cream and the ice cream per scoop was £5.00 We declined Our overall experience of Celentano’s was one of disappointment
Louise S . 2024-06-08
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Attending a church service and was early so thought would give this place a try, 4 of us all well dressed and looking for a hot drink and some light food. The staff were very rude saying 'they were not taking any people in today, no tables and no bar space. There was no one standing at the bar, 4 empty tables and 4 empty tables in the garden, very rude staff and as we were walking out we got the moat sarcastic BYE I have ever heard VERY RUDE
Iona Loen . 2024-06-02
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Nice friendly staff. Good set up cheers
Robert Pollock . 2024-06-02
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Had high expectations for this restaurant since they were michellin recommended, we had the feasting set menu at £49+12% service charge. Food was tasty but not a lot of meat involved. Service was definitely not up to scratch, the first waitress we had was superb but we then had another guy who kept making mistakes, the dishes he brought were not properly plated (missing garnish or missing portions) and we found hair in one of our dishes. We made them aware of these incidents but there was no effort from the team to rectify our disappointment - especially when they knew we were there to celebrate a birthday.
K L . 2024-06-01
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The food quality was honestly comparable to multiple star Michelin restaurants
Just Tilly . 2024-05-18
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Very friendly restaurant obviously a favourite with the locals as filled up quickly. The food was unusual with a bewildering combination of choices of different course combinations or a set menu. So lovely to have something which isn’t run of the mill and feels authentically Italian. Every component was of excellent quality and the service was faultless.
Jo L . 2024-05-17
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Had a really great lunch experience here. Very friendly and efficient service. Great cocktails and wine list. Catered for gluten free diner with fresh pasta and bread. Every course was a taste sensation. Compliments to the chef. Couldn’t fault anything. First visit but most definitely will return.
Dolcefarniente72 . 2024-05-04
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Second time visiting. Another great experience. My only negative is the steak course on the feasting menu where if there is 1-2 people you get three small slices of rump and if it's 3-4 people you share a huge t-bone steak.....having done both now I think the rump is a big stingy considering the price is the same.
Josh Roberts . 2024-04-24
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Excellent lunch, atmosphere, and service.
Paul Johnston . 2024-04-22
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This place was recommended to us. It did not disappoint. Beautiful food, beautifully cooked. Great wines to boot. We sat at the bar which was lovely as we got to talk to the bartender. The building is very beautiful and atmospheric. Candlelit and oldy worldy. Just a lovely experience all round.
X9648MOgillb . 2024-04-16
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The quality of the food is clearly high, the menu thoughtful. However, I felt my cod cheek linguine lacked depth of flavour. The service was pretty lack lustre, and there wasn’t much atmosphere. I wouldn’t mind so much, but the 12.5% service charge automatically added to bill makes the level of service disappointing.
EatswithN . 2024-04-11
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Had visited on two previous occasions, and had enjoyed the food, although we had reservations about the service. This time the food was a bit of a let down compared to our earlier visits. The squid starter turned into a game of find-the squid, and when you did locate it under the dense layer of fennel slices you discovered that thirteen quid got you three measly strips. Shown on the menu as containing fennel and preserved lemon, we thought this would be fresh tasting, but the dense, rich ragu it came with was really heavy, and the flavour totally overpowered the flavour of the squid, which unfortunately was what you’d paid to taste. The linguini with cod cheeks and mussels that followed came in a similarly rich sauce, and the pasta was really overcooked - in my opinion - so that pasta and sauce were congealing on the plate. The crumb that garnished the dish had been toasted for so long that it had the texture of grit, and did nothing to enhance the other elements of the meal. Two very rich heavy courses in succession were not what we had anticipated, and two people at our table left almost half of the linguini dish each. This would normally prompt the waiting staff to ask if there had been any issues with the food, but they just whisked the plates away and said nothing. With a 12.5% ‘discretionary service charge’ automatically added to the bill they no doubt thought ‘who cares, we’re getting our tip anyway’. I routinely leave a generous tip if the service has been half way decent, but forcing a service charge on you for staff who merely brought your plates to and from the table and showed minimal interest in you having a pleasant experience will not encourage diners to return. Don’t think we’ll be back in a hurry.
Bhunabhoy . 2024-04-07
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Attended to mark the retirement of a friend. Value for money was outstanding with service being warm and informative . The taste of the food top draw, been to several Michelin started places and this is up there with them in my opinion.
Companion44995455808 . 2024-04-05
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Top notch Italian food with some Asian twists. Quite different from conventional Italian fare but all the better for it. We shared the barbecued squid which was delicious, followed by a pollock fillet and glazed Dexter beef, both absolutely stunning. We shared the exceptional potato strati which has to be tried and an excellent sourdough to mop up. Small but interesting beer, wine and cocktail selection and lovely, chatty waitress. Can't wait to go back.
lenmarsh . 2024-04-04
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This place has been on my list to try for a while but it's a bit out of the way, finally headed over for their Sunday lunch menu and was hugely disappointed. There were some good food points here, the kimchi doughnut and the ox tail starter were both really good, the rest of our menu was fine but nothing amazing. What really let the place down was the service, we arrived bang on time and our table wasn't ready, fair enough they offered to let us sit at the bar with a drink, queue a 20 minute wait where nobody took our drink order. Sadly that would set the theme for the rest of the meal, to be fair we were apologised to by several of the staff when they misplaced our side dish for 10 minutes while we ate our mains, and then again when they completely forgot to take our dessert order because they were either snacking at the bar or cleaning the place down ready to close before we'd even ordered. To add insult to injury it's one of those awful restaurants that adds a 12.5% tip to your bill, if you think your food or service deserves more money increase your prices, don't add undeserved money to a bill knowing people will feel too uncomfortable to ask for it to be removed. Won't be back and wouldn't recommend, very much not worth the money and I'm stumped how they got a Michelin recommendation.
Chris Armstrong . 2024-04-01
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First time visitors to Celentano’s we ventured out from west to east for dinner. What a great decision that was! This is a superb restaurant: fantastic food, every dish was cooked to perfection with the option of a small or large portion, and great service. The best Italian cuisine in Glasgow.
petemcgrath2014 . 2024-03-30
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Absolute gem in the east end, lovely food and cocktails, definitely worth the price. Will be back, definitely reccomend their negronis
Saule N . 2024-03-29
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Went for a lunch, the food was all pretty tasty and decent. Service was a bit poor, staff were all friendly enough but lots of things wrong with our order and a few other mistakes/errors as to why I am marking it down. Particularly at this price point cause it’s not cheap. Our table was also quite dirty which put me off. A shame really cause I feel if they polished these rough edges it would be a really fantastic place to eat.
Alistair . 2024-03-24
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This was our second visit to Celentano’s and it was even better than the first! The staff are all lovely and accommodating. We were seated upstairs ( two flights of a lovely stone spiral staircase). The restaurant was busy and this made for a great atmosphere. Staff checked on a couple of occasions whether we had any allergies etc. Everything we ordered was delicious from the nibbles (shoutout to the cod doughnuts) to the pasta, and the wonderful glazed beef. As for the desserts, I’d almost forgo a starter so I can have one (and I’m not a huge dessert fan) the Celentano affogato is one of the best desserts I’ve had. Ended the night with a lovely cocktail at the bar downstairs. Will definitely be back. Thank you.
tripadaddict . 2024-03-02
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The food was a 10/10 for us. We really enjoyed the laid back atmosphere. The service was friendly. Will definitely be coming back. Thanks for making our anniversary dinner special! ⭐️
S D . 2024-03-02
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We visited here last week for my husband’s 60th. The food was delicious and not overly priced… but not cheap. There are a selection of snacks you can order from, along with antipasti dishes, main courses and desserts. We had quite a selection - the most outstanding being the coppa snack, the Dexter beef and the affogato (to die for!) The sorbet dessert at £6 was lovely - but tiny!! The ambience was lovely and the service great (be aware that 12.5% service charge added to bill) The only down side was the wine… we had a bottle of the white Agredo which was a ‘blended’ wine? Was nicely chilled but not a great flavour. The merlot was also just ok. Everything else good though, def worth a visit!
CJTGlasgow . 2024-02-25
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The food was absolutely wonderful. I would travel back to Glasgow from Liverpool just to eat here. Perfect!! Oh and the ambience is right as well from the decor to the staff, a completely lovely experience, thank you.
johncG4123LV . 2024-02-17
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We booked for lunch as looking for somewhere we hadn't been and heading to a movie afterwards at the Everyman. Although we rarely post on Tripadvisor now as we think it's a bit of a dinosaur, we had taken a quick look this morning for reviews; originally, we saw the restaurant on Michelin Guide as a Bib Gourmand and much deserved. We arrived early for our reservation and the staff were welcoming and very friendly. We didn't try the snacks menu apart from delicious bread and olive oil although they sounded delicious and probably a place to come with more for great sharing. Our main courses were beautifully presented and very tasty. We don't normally have pudding or anything else but chose a cheese plate and panna cotta. The pudding huge and tempting with colour and flavour; the cheese platter a stunner with fab cheese, honey and the most delicious crispbreads. Have never explored this area of Glasgow and will definitely be back. Thank you all for a lovely lunch. PS If you're parking outside on the pay to park, there are no signs for the road number. One of the lovely staff gave us the number.
Adrienne E . 2024-02-15
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Upon entering, my partner and I were filled with anticipation for a memorable Valentine's Day dining experience. However, our expectations were quickly dashed as we were directed to a barstool table despite having made a reservation for the downstairs restaurant. Requesting to be moved to a more suitable setting seemed like a reasonable ask, especially when we noticed there were other available tables. Disappointingly, we were informed that this was not possible. As we proceeded with our meal, our disappointment only grew. The feasting menu, while promising, failed to deliver on its potential. The dishes were bland and underwhelming, with the exception of a standout pasta course. However, even this lone highlight couldn't salvage the overall lackluster experience. Adding to our dismay was the discrepancy in treatment we observed. While we were denied a table change, an older couple nearby was swiftly accommodated when they made a similar request later in the evening. This inconsistency in service left us feeling undervalued as patrons. Furthermore, the presentation of the waiting staff was lacking, with noticeable disregard for appearance and professionalism. Their attire, featuring dirty footwear, white t-shirts, and black trousers, did not align with the upscale ambiance one would expect from a Michelin Guide restaurant. Also to add the pouring dish for olive oil was cracked and chipped. In and, our experience at the restaurant on Valentine's Day was marred by disappointment in both the service and culinary offerings. Despite its esteemed reputation, the feasting menu proved to be lackluster and uninspired, with only one standout dish amidst a sea of mediocrity. We hope that management takes this feedback constructively to improve the overall dining experience for future patrons.
Nataleomiller . 2024-02-14
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What a lovely restaurant. Great food, amazing team working there, and a spectacular venue. We were so impressed. This is not your average Italian restaurant, it's an epicurean journey. When a restaurant that has Veuve Clicquot as their house champagne available by the glass, you know it's going to be special.
Andrew B . 2024-02-04
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I was really looking forward to going to the restaurant. All 4 of us went for the feast menu, the star of the meal would be the rib eye on the bone. Most of it was fat, I could not eat it but my friends were happy with it. My problem with this restaurant was not so much the food, although I thought it was too expensive but the waiting staff were very cold. We ordered 2 bottles of wine, the feast menu for 4 and the a cocktail each, it came to £352, seriously expensive however when we left after paying a 12.5 % service charge not one single member of staff looked up and said thank you or goodbye. 4 were standing at the bar texting and on their mobile, at this time it was not very busy. For me there are better restaurants in Glasgow who have amazing staff
Navigate793255 . 2024-02-03
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Went there for lunch and had great food. Some assortment of small snacks to start with where the smoked cod doughnuts with kimchi stood out. Some Linguine with cod cheeks and lobster bisque were tasty and just the right amount of picante. Finally the slow cooked beef was very tender. The service was slightly chaotic as we were a large group but it all sorted itself out in the end. The place is awesome with a slight gothic feel.
Kjartan Emilsson . 2024-02-02
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The food was sensational and the service perfect. We had charred calamari, lasagne bites and bread and wonderful olive oil to start followed by some of the best pasta my husband had tasted since being in Italy. The trout and monkfish were excellent. I’m not a great dessert fan but would actually forego one of the savoury dishes to have the almond madeleine AND the affogato…simply wonderful. The staff were so lovely and friendly and the restaurant just had a great feel. Somewhere to go with foodie friends.
tripadaddict . 2024-01-27
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Had the fixed price Sunday menu with my friend who eats a Halal diet. On booking I was asked about dietary requirements and ticked the box to advise my friend would need Halal options, but we were advised that none of the desserts were Halal,...
Lindsay M . 2024-01-24
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Had the fixed price Sunday menu with my friend who eats a Halal diet. On booking I was asked about dietary requirements and ticked the box to advise my friend would need Halal options, but we were advised that none of the desserts were Halal, and the kitchen were unable to accommodate an alternative. I asked about sorbet or ice cream and was told no. My friend also asked for a mocktail and was told one could not be made. The server was not interested in ensuring my friend was accommodated. When I emailed to express my disappointment, I received a response from Anna which told me the staff had been asked and they had told her they did offer alternatives, which is entirely untrue. Though the food is nice, the lack of accommodation for those with religious dietary requirements, and unwillingness to be honest about this unacceptable, and I won’t dine here again.
Lindsay McGrath . 2024-01-24
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We were a big group and had the feasting menu. It was all delicious and there was an awful lot of food. The staff were very welcoming and I’d say it would be a great place to go either as a couple or with a...
482EUfan . 2024-01-21
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Superb food and great atmosphere. Really loved it. Will certainly return!
Robert E . 2023-12-31
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Fantastic food, lovely cocktails, friendly staff and top level service.
alan shaw . 2023-12-30
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Gosh this is so good - my son and I came for lunch - a really warm welcome from attentive staff - we shared four different imaginative starters; all so good. My son also had the Dexter pasta for a main course, which he said...
mrsmiggins2018 . 2023-12-29
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We came for my husbands birthday lunch. Food and service were of a great standard, but they made no effort for my husbands birthday, despite me noting this on the booking. It doesn't take much, just an acknowledgement. That's a personal view, otherwise nice experience.
M Fisher (Mrsf) . 2023-12-26
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After reading that this restaurant was in the Michelin guide and had a Bib Gourmand we booked for dinner. The staff were friendly, however the menu is confusing and the staff did not appear to be able to explain the menu in any great detail....
muzzyg34 . 2023-12-24
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Booked for dinner for my wife's Birthday the night before after checking a review giving Celentano's the best restaurant in Glasgow. Thought it looked lovely. I'm pescatarian and wife doesn't like fish. Booking was straightforward. Then I checked Tripadvisor and I got worried. Some really...
PlasticJohn . 2023-12-22
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We were a group of 25. Could have been a logistical nightmare, but the friendly staff were brilliant. Food was well thought out and top class. We all had a great time. We’ll be back!
Algord123 . 2023-12-22
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Booking made at very short notice . Staff where excellent and nformative without being pushy . The food on offer from small plate starters through to a great choice on main courses was perfectly cooked. Can’t fault this place for value and service along with...
hoopy99 . 2023-12-22
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Was in on a Sunday afternoon. The food was good but not exceptional. The service was kind of the same but the small jazz band were a bit intrusive although the atmosphere was otherwiee lifeless
jim payne . 2023-12-15
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I was looking forward to dinner at Celentano's. I booked the table by telephone a couple of weeks earlier. However, on arrival I was told my booking had been cancelled because I had not confirmed the table reservation. I assumed I had missed an email or text asking for confirmation although this requirement wasn't mentioned when I booked. I've since checked my emails and texts and none were received from Celentano's. We were told we could have a high table on bar stools adjacent to the bar. This was a table for 4 and we would likely have to share with strangers. I couldn't focus on the menu as I was hugely annoyed about having my table reservation cancelled without prior warning. We decided to leave and eat elsewhere. There is clearly a problem with how Celentano's manages their reservation system. A courtesy call to check why I hadn't confirmed would have highlighted that no confirmation request had been issued by the restaurant. Celentano's appears to prefer to simply cancel your booking and ruin your dinner plans.
david mckay . 2023-12-10
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We had a wonderful family Sunday lunch on a freezing snowy day. The staff were friendly, welcoming and efficient. The set menu offered plenty of choice without being overwhelming. We had to try a couple of the snacks, after our starters, as they looked so intriguing! The food was beautifully cooked and presented, with creative flavour and texture combinations. The desserts were sublime. All in all it was good value for money - £32 per head for 3 courses and sides. The location was perfect for a post-lunch walk round the Necropolis.
Katherine Kraven . 2023-12-03
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Went for dinner for my birthday and was very disappointed. The snacks were all amazing, couldn’t fault them. We ordered the linguine with lobster, bisque and pork xo, there was no lobster in the dish and when we questioned it with our server she went and spoke to the chef and then came back and told us that is was in fact cod cheeks. My partner doesn’t like fish and we ordered this specifically because we both love lobster so we were very disappointed. They have used cod cheeks as they are probably the most similar texture to lobster so it felt like they were trying to just pass it off as lobster and hope no one noticed. The mains that followed this were alright but nothing special, the hogget was tough, underwhelming and the presentation was lacking. We were offered a free dessert because of the pasta, which was a nice gesture but just felt like too little too late. I hope they change their menu description to accurately reflect what is actually in the dish for future customers so no one has the same issue we did. This was our second visit, as I had wanted to try it again after our first time was much the same, but as it had just opened we reduced this to teething problems having a new venue, but we will definitely not be returning in the future.
Jamie Miller . 2023-11-29
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Went for dinner for my birthday and was very disappointed. The snacks were all amazing, couldn’t fault them. We ordered the linguine with lobster, bisque and pork xo, there was no lobster in the dish and when we questioned it with our server she went...
Jamie M . 2023-11-29
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Stunning food. In every mouthful I felt a different texture and burst of flavour. It is a must visit in Glasgow. Everything is exceptional but only two critiques I have is 1. The drinks were far too pricey. Red wine came in 125 ml and price was crazyyyy. And menu was so hard to read!!! Could print it a bit bigger pls. 2. Service was not outstanding which is ok. I came here for the food and the food did not disappoint but I feel with a venue that serves such incredible food, service could be better. We never had a check back. The menu wasn’t described well by the waiting staff. Will I visit again? YES. But do I think they can improve with service and make menu easier to read, also YES.
T Campbell . 2023-11-26
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Perhaps a 3.5 if halves were allowed, so 7 out of 10, not 8 The menu looked great in advance; a new and novel Italian in Glasgow with intriguing wines. In reality, the food was certainly different but I found it just a bit mushy...
Lindum20C . 2023-11-25
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This was my second visit to Celentanos for lunch and it was every bit as good as the first time. The food is well made and utterly deliciously and my friend and I were looked after really well. The cod kimchi buns I agree are perfect especially when you've just arrived and sat down hungry, and for me the lobster bisque linguine dish was also a stand out. Thank you for a fabulous afternoon out.
Carole McAlister . 2023-11-19
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Found the monkfish very bland (as if it had just been boiled in water, with no seasoning). Wasn’t a fan of the cut of beef and found the sauce too sweet. Pretty expensive also.
Matt Reilly . 2023-11-16
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An Italian restaurant with a fancy twist. Menu well thought out and very tasty. Cocktails great too.
Hubert Alencewicz . 2023-11-05
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Sadly we won't be returning. Almost everything we ate was great, however completely ruined by being forced out. After arriving 5 minutes early and ordering on time we were told our departure time by a member of staff mid meal and then force dropped our bill during dessert, before our allocated time on my email reservation. 1 hour 45 mins is already not enough time for a leisurely lunch but to cut this short.... Having worked in hospitality for years I was shocked. The staff didn't know but this was for my mums 70th, we didn't want to make a fuss so had to leave and head to a coffee shop.
katrina . 2023-10-24
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My boyfriend booked this restaurant whilst on a mini break in Glasgow. At first, I was unsure why he booked it, but I'm glad he did. The food was superb. The doughnut and kimchi small plate was my favourite dish. Sexy restaurant, great for dates and excellent service. Would recommend!
Alice Smith . 2023-10-08
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I really, really wanted to give Celentano’s a five star review as there was so much I did like about it, however there were a few wee niggles. Don’t get me wrong, if you go, you’ll come away knowing you had some tasty food and...
MK1112 . 2023-10-07
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Had the set menu here and it didn’t disappoint. Each plate was perfectly balanced and exquisitely presented. Service was very good too. Managed to get us sat inside as it was cool outside. Exemplary. The best meal I’ve had in Glasgow.
emjay1970 . 2023-10-01
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Celentano's has really come of age compared to my visit two years ago. A sublime Agnolotti dish was followed by an exceptionally good elderflower sorbet. But everything was good.
Mark Ynys-Mon . 2023-09-30
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Absolutely loved this place! The service was incredible, so friendly and quick. The food was beyond delicious! Perfect for a date night.
Annie White . 2023-09-30
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Went for dinner with a friend tonight and we did not like it one bit! We got sat down, place was cute but once our server came over to take the order, we had picked a main each but we felt under pressure to pick more items, we did not ask for any recommendations or anything yet our server was insisting we get more. The food was meh, not worth the money. Very disappointed as we still felt hungry when we left and they didn’t even bother asking what was wrong with the food. Also our server kept insisting us to buy alcohol but we said once we don’t drink and he kept going on about it, wasn’t funny! Overall not the best trip and will deffos not be going back!
Minahil Gilani . 2023-09-27
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Very disappointed after my last visit. I have been here several times and it was my favourite "treat spot" in Glasgow. The service was appalling. Our server almost seemed annoyed that we had arrived for our booking, on time and excited. I had been raving...
Sunflowwer13 . 2023-09-22
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Perfect location, architecture, interiors, music & service. We each were delighted with our order from the Wed/Thurs lunch pasta + glass of wine offer. Shared a heavenly affogado for desert.
Qoss . 2023-09-19
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This is the review of a real Italian you were looking for. The place and the staff are really nice. The food is nice too but it’s not Italian. It Is Scottish people trying to replicate Italian food. I would recommend this place but if you’re looking for a real Italian place this is not the one
Eva Leonardi . 2023-09-16
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What a delicious meal! We popped in after visiting the Cathedral and Necropolis and could not recommend this place more! Amazing value for money - fine dining at a reasonable cost. The servers/restaurant were highly attentive to allergies and dietary restrictions, and accommodated a serious...
jollyj420 . 2023-09-09
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Food excellent. Service very mixed; one member of staff was rude and discourteous (clearly someone was having a bad day) whilst the other was polite and engaging. The room was nice enough but I was conscious the room doubled as the pasta making room.
Peter Rolland . 2023-09-05
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Food was brilliant. I want even certain what I was going to get but when it arrived it was lovely. The ambiance was nice, and the view out the window of the necropolis was pleasant. Unfortunately the room doubled as a store for pasta making....
StephenWellsLondon . 2023-09-05
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A lovely first visit. Food was excellent and service first class. Definitely give it a try for something different and fantastic
Guy Cochrane . 2023-09-01
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Took a long time for the meal to arrive (40 mins) we had the Hoggit.....which I found extremely fatty and not a lot of meat. The staff were very nice and helpful.
Trefor Johnson-Brown . 2023-08-31
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