Gambero Rosso in Falkirk

I love the food at this restaurant, but on this visit, the service was unusually slow.

Love going to Gambero Rosso great experience every time

I love the food here, excellent choice of hot and cold starters, Salmon Cornetto is a standout. Service has always been friendly.

We arrived, there was the waiter standing there. I said hello, that we have booked a table but we are a little bit early. He just stood there looking at me. So I repeated myself thinking that he didn't hear me or understand my accent. Immediately he gave me attitude(god knows why) saying yeah I heard you. My company also confirmed that he had a very bad attitude. When sat(my mood was already ruined by the waiter) my plate was dirty. I had second thoughts of telling him, I eventually asked him to replace it. He grabbed it angry, looked at it like I am lying and then proceeded of replacing it. He was the tall young Waiter with accent. I am never going back nor going to reccomend the place even though food was fantastic.

Excellent service and first class meals

Restaurant its self was fine, stood for a while before we got seated, kept getting glances off staff but eventually someone came, bar man kept staring at me while I was seated, floor manager bumped into my seat and didn’t apologise or acknowledge that he did, it was a harsh bump and obvious to feel, our waiter was perfect and couldn’t have been any better, floor manager was acting strange and kept standing beside us looking into the distance and kept glancing at us, we were also pointed at by floor manager to our waiter, just made us feel very awkward, I had a chip out of the top of my glass and cut the bridge of my nose on it, only a little blood, staff didn’t notice but I informed them and expected to have an apology or anything but nothing, my girlfriend stood up to go to the bathroom as I was still seated and the floor manager asked her if she was leaving?! That’s just plain rude, food was good though just a shame on the attitude

Booked a last minute meal. Arrived for our time slot. A couple minutes wait to be seated, no big deal. Shown to our table. Booked for 3 and a highchair. No high chair had to find my own. That's fine there was one close by. Seated with no menus. Had our drinks order taken promptly. Upon arrival of our drinks had to ask for menus. A couple minutes after receiving the menus our first initial server comes to take our order. We say sorry we aren't ready yet. Server huffs away. By this point one of our children's banged there head on the table and I'm trying to console her. The dour face server at this point shouts something in Italian in our direction. Comes over again and asks if we are ready to order. No we say he huffs away again. At this point we should have up and left. Miserable man needs to learn some patience. We ordered just mains as we felt rushed. It's a shame the old man ruined the service from the get go otherwise we would have ordered three courses. But no way we're we spending money with service like his. Which is a shame as the other waiter was brilliant. In my opinion we were judged from the offset. The old man isn't child friendly and we definitely won't be back. I think retirement is needed, it's most likely his business, so instead of showing face in the restaurant and being grumpy just stick to behind the scenes pushing paper. Or take up a customer service course.

This is our 2nd time here for dinner. I should have left a review last time. The food is delicious and good sized portions. I think their prices offer good value for money. Our food came out really quickly, but was fresh and prepared with care. Staff are great. Chatty and helpful. I'd happily come back again.

Very busy and had to wait 40 minutes before we even got a menu. 6 people. Menu could do with bolder print as lighting dim. Could hardly make out what to have. Food was really tasty. Not much of an atmosphere.

Food was decent. Not sure what it was but something just seemed off about the atmosphere, the service was okay but just felt a little awkward at times.

Thanks to Antonio and staff for a lovely meal fir my birthday on Saturday food was delicious as always highly recommend

Best Italian in Falkirk! Always good to grab a lunch or dinner here. Service is good and has a very independent restaurant feeling. Always good to stop here during the summer months if you are walking between the Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel.

I've loved everything about this place! You feel the Italian family atmosphere as soon as you walk through the door, the food was fantastic! And the service was friendly, fun and very helpful! Cannot wait to go back!

Christmas lunch with colleagues, but no Christmas menu?! No big issue, for me. Food was fine, no more. Lacking a bit of innovation and creativity - safe food. Which is OK, but I thought £28 for 3 chunks of monkfish (which was well cooked) was a bit much. There were no prices displayed on the "specials" board, and when I asked about the monkfish, I was told "It's a fish" by the whacky Italian waiter. How we laughed 😕 Espresso Martini was room temperature, but was tasty. It's not a place I will rush back to.

Great Italian in Falkirk, our go-to place with family or on dates.

4 of us went for lunch on Monday last week only another table of 2 in the restaurant. The waiter walked around with a long face even when he served the table there was no smile or chat . I've been to many Italian restaurants and this is amongst the worst for attitude.

Cannot wait to return. This was a last minute booking and they were able to fit us in on a Saturday night. Food, service and venue setting were fantastic. We absolutely loved it. We will be back in the summer. Thank you.

We love coming here. Food is always fantastic and the staff are brilliant with children. It is our go-to place for special occasions.

Excellent all round experience. Perfect thank you

Went here a few days ago for my mother's 50th birthday. We were greeted by the waitress whose attitude was amazing, so kind and well relieved. Our meal and service were given by Bruno, who was spectacular, especially with our 7 year old in the party and made our evening celebration so much better. The food was incredible, decent portions, more than enough to fill you and plated beautifully.

Excellent family restaurant serving traditional tasty dishes with great service. Lovely surroundings and a nice family feel.

Just been for a meal for my partners birthday just the two of us and from the moment we walked in we were made welcome by Bruno the waiter. Food was amazing and and extremely tasty the service and friendliness of Bruno was first class we will be back thanks again for a wonderful meal and making my partners birthday so special keep up the good work guys.

Great place for food. Staff were very cordial and cheerful. Service was excellent. I would recommend this place for family dinner and after work dinner. Desert was amazing with serene music and atmosphere!

Great food excellent service great atmosphere will definitely be back again

Lovely place with excellent Italian food. Choice on offer in the menu is very diverse. Highly recommended.

one of the best fillet steaks I have ever had, seasoned perfectly, adequate sides and excellent sauce. sure to be back to sample this again

By far, the best restaurant I have ever visited. And definitely the best Italian food in Scotland. Worth the drive from any distance. Servers were amazing. Food was awesome. Recommend to anyone visiting.

No cheese on the pizza only tomato base

Our family is from America finding food other than fish and chips here was seeming hard to do. But we found Gambero Rosso by looking out our Air B&B window across the canal at the restaurant and decided to give it a try. Needless to say we have no regrets we had a great experience from the time we walked in until we left. The four of us had different dishes ranging from Lasagna, Gnocchi,Frutti Di Mare,Gamberoni Peperocino. And none of us were disappointed. Thanks for a wonderful evening.

What a nice Italian ! Really nice restaurant and very friendly staff. The food cake out quick and it was gorgeous. Really good chicken and lots of flavor. Definitely recommend 💯

Had a bolognaise here that smelled like dog food, staff were rude and unprofessional, avoid at all cost.

It took a while for the waiter to come to our table, and also the cooking time was long. But the food was delicious and it was worth the waiting.

We were there Sunday lunchtime, the food was delicious but the experience was completely let down by the service and awkward atmosphere in the restaurant. The waiter looked unhappy, grumpy and was totally unwelcoming. He sat us in a booth right next to another table even though there was plenty of space in the restaurant, didn’t give us enough time to decide what drinks we would like so just asked for water. Didn’t ask what actual drinks we would like when he came back for our food order, I had to quickly ask before he walked off with the menus. The food came out really quickly, we had starters and mains. The whole meal felt extremely rushed and not at all laid back which is the true experience you will have when visiting/ dining in Italy. The waiters were stood at the kitchen hatch watching us eat which made our family feel very uncomfortable. Didn’t stay for coffee or more drinks as to be honest I couldn’t wait to leave. Overall, very disappointing as the food was lovely and I was looking forward to eating there. Never in Falkirk but even if we were, we wouldn’t be back.

Half the menu was unavailable. Didn’t take drinks orders until being asked 3 separate times, didn’t even have bottles of water. Food came out 1 hour after ordering and the main course was wrong. The service was then very rude so we paid for our starters and left. Won’t be back.

Food is always good and staff make you feel like part of the family

The restaurant is a very authentic Italian. The menu is extensive and the prices are good value. The food was delicious. However, the service we received wasn't the best! It felt as though we were an inconvenience! We hadn't finished our meal, but the staff had started to clear up for the night, including bringing in all the outside furniture. We didn't have to ask for the bill, the waiter had it already prepared. We felt uncomfortable, which is a shame because there is a lot to like about this place.

On a warm Saturday lunchtime, it was the perfect setting to enjoy a very nice seafood rigatoni and a Birra Morretti. The staff are helpful and friendly, and the food was exactly what I wanted.

An absolutely amazing experience. The food, the ambiance and the staff, where all top level. We would definitely come back and recommend it to anyone wanting authentic, delicious Italian cuisine

First impressions were good, food was even better , the staff were very attentive, and pricing was fair for what we ordered . Look no further for a good authentic Italian 👌

Lovely meal for a family group. The food was delicious. The children's menu was limited, but they allowed my daughter to select an alternative pasta dish in a child's portion (it came with chips which was unnecessary). Service was friendly

Good food shocking service. On arrival nobody was attempting to take us to our table we stood at the bar for 5 minutes before someone spoke to us then we were told that our table was not ready despite arriving 5 minutes late due to roadworks when we got seated with menu's nobody asked us what we wanted for drinks then it was another 15 minutes before they took food order luckily the food was good . They were friendly enough but not enough staff on

Great meal, as is always the case when we go here. The food is delicious, and portions are big. Location by the canal is nice and staff are friendly. Best Italian restaurant in the area, IMHO.

This is a fabulous restaurant with authentic Italian cuisine. They have a fabulous menu and the staff are friendly and informative. The Saltibocca alla Romana one of the best we have tried. The food simply fabulous. Great place to visit as a couple or as a family.

Excellent location..Great food and very friendly attentive staff.

hadn't been here in 12 years or more because our last visit we waited ages on our meal, asked twice for a second drink that never came and received the wrong bill. We returned in July and the service was equally poor, we felt unwelcome when we arrived having booked just 30 mins prior, we got our menus and drinks order taken promptly but waited over 10 mins for our food orders to be taken. starters didn't take long and we got our mains a few mins after clearing the plates, however my husband finished his drink just a couple of mins after our mains arrived and no-one came near us to ask if our food was ok or do we need more drinks. still the question wasn't asked when they came to clear the plates by which time we decided not to order desert and instead request the bill and leave. Food was nice however if you are considering eating here, I suggest that their are other Italian restaurants in Falkirk which are better and the service is a million times better - I certainly won't return.

Pizza was lovely. Also liked the Gin glasses. Nice a peaceful beside the canal.

What a wonderful find. The restaurant was recommended by staff at the nearby Kelpies. On a slightly damp Thursday evening this lovely restaurant certainly hit the spot. The staff were attentive and couldn’t have been more helpful. Having decided to share two different main courses, the food was plated up this way for us, rather than us having to do it ourselves. The meal was delicious, plentiful and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend.

We don't come here very often and decided to treat ourselves. The food is ok, but staff not particularly welcoming. The waiter who was en route to us with our bottle of wine decided instead to take a detour to approach customers arriving for their reservation - it was weird. Anyway when he eventually stopped wandering around the restaurant with our wine, he came over to us. Barely saying a couple of words and looking over at the couple on the next table, he served the wine. Will be reluctant to return.

Comida muy rica. Comimos a las 14:00 muy tranquilos lasaña, tagliatle con sanchicha, ñoquis, pasta rellena. Todo recién hecho. Para repetir.

The food here is very good but the service consistently let's us down. There is no effort from the younger staff to make you feel welcome. It's as if you are intruding. The older gentleman is kinder and more courteous. We sat outside and were given menus which we accepted and this indicated we wanted food. A young couple with a child arrived after us and were served first. Then the waiter finally came to us and said so it's drinks only? We ordered our food which was good but if you are two females of a certain age you are made to feel invisible and not welcome I'm afraid.

Nothing I could eat tried a pizza very sparsley topping it's either cheese or pasta no plain chicken dishes or potatoes or a simple salad

Excellent meal, although looked to be short of staff so service suffered slightly

Magnifique moment, service parfait, très bon. A refaire .

Lovely visit to celebrate a birthday. Restaurant is nice on the inside and is clean. Ordered 5 mains and 3 sides, received all quite quickly and with no problems. Waitress attentive & on top of drinks replacements, very friendly and chatty with our table. She even kindly offered to take some photos of us which was appreciated! Sorry didn't catch your name! Young girl, cool style, mullet hairdo. We always enjoy our trips to Gambero Rosso but this one was particularly good!! Thanks!

Food ok but service not great at all , waited ages between courses sweets forgotten and couldn't get anyone's attention to report issues, £28 service charge and £3 charged for an 85p coke

Fantastic restaurant, very easy to find and very friendly and helpful staff, food was amazing, unfortunately had no lobster on the night but there will be plenty more visits to this first class restaurant

Another fabulous night here. Food, service and atmosphere all first class. Huge portions so excellent value for money. See you all again real soon. 😊

Lovely food, lovely staff and very reasonably priced. 😊

first visit, it's slightly difficult place to find if you are not a local. on an industrial estate, behind a furniture store. Warmly welcomed on our arrival and shown to our table overlooking the canal. Menus quickly provided and our drinks order taken. Food arrived promptly and was piping hot. The Pasta and Bean soup was excellent, however the tomato based sauce with my main dish was a bit bland, no kick, no spice, no bite. The restaurant is very nice and pleasantly laid out, very quite when we were there only 3 tables occupied. the staff were attentive and pleasant.

Nice food, attentive staff. Great place for a gathering of friends

Great place ... Fantastic food..Nice Atmosphere.. Staff not the most pleasant can verge on rude at times, but luckily the food makes up for it..

Early evening meal with family for pre Mother's day which was excellent. Everyone in our party of 5 including one child enjoyed their food of choice. It seemed that clientele ranged from 8 months to 80 + and everyone was having a good time. Great ambience, service, authentic delicious food and flavours. Thank you!

Delicious food, freshly prepared and on our table in less than 10 mins, nice bright restaurant, friendly staff. Highly recommend! I had pizza with spicy Italian sausage and peppers- 10/10!

I had my retirement lunch there yesterday with 20 of work colleagues/friends. Would like to thank the staff for great service and great food. Will be back.

Booked for Friday at 4pm turned up and place closed waste off our night

This restaurant has been a favourite for years however after our visit last week we will not be back. Service dreadful throughout, food - starters much smaller portions than previously had. Main course was a tastless mushroom pasta with chunks of raw garlic. After main...

We picked this restaurant on recommendation for a family birthday meal. Brilliant choice, service, and attention first class, food selection good. King prawn starter, I picked the Tbone steak,it was amazing cooked to perfection, served with quality vegetables and a peppercorn sauce for my main, finished with apple pie and coffee, excellent. Everyone in the party enjoyed their food, and they loved the house wine Rośe, all in all great night, and value for money, will certainly be back again.

Food good. Service is hit and miss sometimes. Was good at last visit

Excellent food as always, excellent service, excellent ambience. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Very quick service lovely welcome and the food omg stunning.

Been here a few times now with the inlaws. Food is always fantastic! I always have the mozzarella sticks and they never disappoint. They are big and chunky and the sauce is great too. I've had the lasagna multiple times and it's always top notch. My partner usually has the steak or veal and is alway happy. The staff are always friendly and attentive. Honestly just a great experience all round!

This is beautiful lovely fresh food cooked brilliantly. Team are friendly and helpful and we didn't feel rushed. Place was busy but we were served and looked after well.

We had an excellent 3 course lunch, the food was terrific, the service was quick and friendly. We look forward to a return visit.

Great restaurant with a typical Italian atmosphere, delicious Italian food and very nice service, I highly recommend it. Ottimo ristorante e cibo delizioso 🇮🇹

The staff are great and the food is very good. A place well worth going to. Thanks for a very enjoyable night.

Very good Italian restaurant, near the center town. I like it

Visited as a family of 5. Staff were extremely attentive, wound up my 6 year old and let her write down our desert order - she absolutely loved it!! Food was great as usual- highly recommend the Vongole pasta & the lamb special was amazing!

Not great experience overall. Wrong order, stated no meat on pizza and came with meat. Asked twice for desert menu , 2 different staff and didn’t receive so left. Poor service.

Great friendly service, relaxing atmosphere

Works meal out, great food. Was a busy night and we were warned in advance we only had a set time at the table, but still felt a bit rushed when we eventually had to leave.

Visited at lunchtime today with my family and the service was below average. They got my main wrong and was awful. My husband then waited 20 minutes to pay the bill and the service staff didn't even address my main being wrong. After the lengthy wait no redress for meal being wrong and my husband paid and left. We will however NOT be back. Worst meal experience ever!

Food, excellent. Service excellent. Ambiance excellent.

We had a family dinner on a Saturday night and I felt the staff could have been more attentive or hire more staff if they get too busy. Asking any of the older male staff for anything forgot it they’ll ignore you or tell you...

Usually get great service but one bad apple spoils the show ! Wont be back

Excellent vibe in this restaurant. Food is always top notch with experienced staff being very attentive and experts in creating a properly great atmospherr for customers. Add in live entertainment for New Years Eve celebrations and you have a fantastic party venue.

Booked a table for 6 mid afternoon Saturday 17th Dec although very busy with Christmas parties we were made very welcome table was ready and food and wine ordered. All of our party which was for a birthday celebration had nothing but excellent comments regarding...

Nice meal staff were excellent would definitely recommend

Absolutely Brilliant all round restaurant. Fabulous food, great service with a really good atmosphere. Very much recommended and a restaurant that I would definitely go to again

Love Gambero Rosso, amazing food, amazing staff 👌

This was our first time at Gambero Rosso and we were not disappointed. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was exceptional! So much choice of food. Pasta, fish steak and so much more! I had beef strogonoff and my husband had the T-bone...

Fab-u-lous! This was our first time at Gambero Rosso and we were not disappointed. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was exceptional! So much choice of food. Pasta, fish steak and so much more! I had beef strogonoff and my husband had the T-bone steak. Both cooked to perfection 👌 The whole place had a vibrant, warm and happy atmosphere. The staff were so attentive and nothing was too much bother. We will definitely return soon and would highly recommend.

delicious food i really enjoyed👌👍italian service

me and my boyfriend were driving about on a whim searching for somewhere to go for lunch when we spotted this when driving past and decided to give it a go, and it did not disappoint! Food was unreal, i had spaghetti bolognaise and it...

Great Italian restaurant friendly staff and great food 😊👍

We had the table booked from 5.00-7.00pm but unfortunately our friends were running late so we didn't get there until 5.30pm. The starters and mains that the 6 of us had, which were all different were delicious. However, we missed out on our desert as the table was needed for 7.00pm. Good food, good service and good ambiance. We will be back.

Stumbled on this lovely restaurant when walking the canal. More miles to go so we’re limited to soup and dessert. Would love to go back for dinner.

This was our 1st visit to Gambero Rosso and we found it to be excellent. The service was attentive with very friendly waiting staff a real credit. The food was outstanding, perfectly cooked and great taste. Would certainly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Excellent meal with work colleagues whilst away on business. 3x starters & 3 x mains with drinks £90. Food quality was brilliant and portions just right. Was worth searching out.

Pâtes et entrées excellentes, patronne serveur très sympas

Absolutely fantastic. Its not often you can give 5 stars for everything. The food was superb, and our waiter (Bruno), was excellent. Will certainly return.