Gambrinos in Glasgow City

Booked this restaurant by email for my sons 24th birthday celebration on 4/10/16 I received 2 emails confirming the booking one received on the 3rd the second on the 4th confirming the date time and amount of people to be seated. We all turned up to a closed restaurant. I've emailed but no reply has been received as yet. Telephone number has message advising they can't take the call. Very disappointing. Bookings by email should not be taken when a place has closed down.

Es un buen lugar para sentarse, bueno, las luces de colores. Acogedor.

After a trying day, this was just what we needed for a relaxed, filling family supper. Great stuff and the service was particularly charming. Lovely atmosphere - would certainly go again.

Es el restaurante Gambrino más increíbles que he tenido el placer de comer una comida. El personal es extremadamente servicial y simpático y sin duda ir "milla extra" para garantizar una experiencia maravillosa. También un grito especial deben ser dado al director Ken, un buen chico que ejecuta su restaurante en los valores morales y el excelente servicio al cliente. Yo recomendaría este lugar a cualquiera. Simplemente increíble!

The food is excellent Staff very friendly and attentive I recommend the baked fettuccini (comes in a foil swan) I have been here loads of times and never had a bad meal Very reasonable prices

Buena comida.. sabroso y como cerca de italiano que puede conseguir en el REINO UNIDO. La razón por la 3 estrellas es que el personal era un poco distraído no prestando atención a nuestra orden exacto. Uno de los platos no era lo que pedimos, que nunca dijo nada, ya que era algo que nos gustaba ver en el menú y, de hecho terminamos disfrutando de ella. También mi postre vino frío aunque me preguntaron si me quería en caliente o en frío y caliente.. he especificado que era bueno! De todos modos una experiencia agradable a pesar de no tener nuestro orden derecho

Been many times, food rather good, all freshly made gitls favourite resturant, tables close together but notnoverly so. Staff very friendly constant attention nice place.

Midweek night pre-theartre with two teenagers. Service very friendly. Everything is so well toned and matched, music at right level, everyone can talk, meals paced very well. Food is good, straightforward heartwarming Italian, perfect comforting food for schoolnights with autumn encroaching! PS its Gambrino's

Ammetto di aver fatto una pazzia a mangiare in un ristorante italiano all'estero, ma volevo provare e nelle vicinanze c'era questo ristorante. L'interno è molto curato, quasi tutto in legno ed ha proprio quello che penso sia un tipico aspetto inglese. Pulito e con le cameriere gentili. Ho preso una pizza margherita e un tiramisù. La pizza era passabile (la mozzarella o comunque il formaggio che c'era sopra non sapeva di niente, però l'impasto e il pomodoro potevano starci). Il tiramisù proprio no... in una ciotola abbastanza grande hanno messo, credo, una marea di panna solidificata insapore con sopra del cacao... scavando in mezzo a questa roba c'erano i savoiardi zuppi di caffè... nell'insieme non un buon mix. Comunque aveva dei prezzi abbordabili, non ricordo quanto ho speso esattamente ma sicuramente meno di 20 sterline, compresa la coca cola.

Enjoyed a family meal here at the weekend. Lovely little restaurant, friendly and welcoming staff, food delicious, first time my kids have ever cleared there plates, lovely decorated place and spotless toilets, a winner with all the family.

Reasonable service and value. Food was OK - standard Italian fare. Only real downside was that it was really noisy - some tables of bigger groups seemed to be enjoying themselves very loudly.

Had a lovely lunchtime meal at Gambrinos in a group of 5. The staff were very accommodating. There is a lovely selection and all enjoyed their dinner. I particularly enjoyed the pizza. Quite reasonably priced I think. I would definitely go back!

Like most reviews for Gambrino say the food is lovely. Really nice atmosphere too. It has an old fashioned feel to it - you know those places that used to have fake grapes and vines hanging on the ceiling coves. This is nice though. The food is good. It won't blow you out of the water but it is consistently good, tasty snd comforting. This has become our dependable place. They mix it up with wine specials from certain regions of Italy as well as a regular specials menu.Staff were friendly and efficient. They asked how our food was and if we needed anything else, all with a smile. If you can try and get a window seat. Also we booked online as they have an online booking thing on their website was handy.

recently had a meal with great expectations and sadly was extremely disappointed, 3 meals all different and all completely tasteless with the same unusual sauce over them. Plenty staff on but still waited 45 min before starter even arrived and they were not too bothered that the meal they served was not up to standard. Give it a miss plenty others to choose from.

It really is a lovely restaurant. There were 8 of us and we all enjoyed our meal. It is what you would expect: pizza and pasta, but the atmosphere is enjoyable. My biggest criticism is the typeface on the menu. I've got 20/20 vision and I had difficulty! Gambling...please sort this out!

A very good Italian and while that may not be special the service food and atmosphere combined meant it deserves 5 out of 5. It was a little cramped and we struggled to get out when my 3 year old needed the loo. But other than that I cannot fault it. The filled pasta (which is usually never enough for me) filled me up and was mouth watering good. The kids had a good selection to choose from too. All in all I cannot fault the place.

I really enjoy stopping off here for the lunch deal. It is a well priced place that I go to a couple times every month. The spicy pizza is my favorite, but have gone with people that have enjoyed almost everything on the menu.

Was looking for a quick dinner before a gig and stumbled across this. Service was great and got served quick. Food was fresh and super tasty. Amazing value for money. Will deff be back!

Visited here with family and was not disappointed. Extremely friendly staff (all stunning young ladies!) and terrific service. Food was delicious with a great choice of menu available and the wine list super!A really enjoyable meal in relaxed surroundings - never rushed nor over-attentive. Would definitely recommend to couples or families alike. We'll be back!!

Good food. Nice atmosphere. Unfortunately the first bottle of prosseco was flat, but they quickly exchanged. Not a fan of the new menu look, it's hard to read I was with 5 friends and I had to tell them all what it said. I had penne pasta with Italian sausage, I was disappointed with how little sausage there was. My friends enjoyed there meal. Dessert was hot caramel short cake and ice cream. This never disappoints and is always heavenly. Service was friendly and attentive.

I was in Glasgow for a couple of nights with work and I wanted somewhere decent to eat somewhere close to my accommodation and not too expensive. Gambrino popped up in my online search so I decided to give it a go.The pre-theatre menu was still available (5.00pm - 7.00pm) and at £11.95 for 3 courses, it seemed worth a try. I'm very glad I did.First off, I was given a bowl of olives to munch while I waited for my dinner. I had Italian Bean Stew to start, not on the main menu, but it was delicious and came with two hunks of garlic bread.For main course, I had fillet of seabass on a bed of wilted spinach, slaso and buttered baby potatoes. Again, delicious.If I'd had a bigger appetite, a sweet was available for an extra £2, but I stopped after the fish.I was so impressed, I went back the next night and had the bean stew again with Linguine al Salmone for main. I'd happily have that again too.

We came here for a late lunch and received a warm welcome from the staff. We decided to share a pizza and a pasta. The pasta was quite a small portion and the meatballs that came with it were tiny. The pizza was a good size and was very flavoursome. We got the sorrento which would highly recommend. Service was good but might just stick to pizza next time.

Authentic Italian food. Rustic taverna atmosphere and decor and friendly welcoming staff. Food is consistently good and pizzas are especially tasty. Nothing adventurous but high quality rustic Italian cooking served with warmth and care.

Un menu enfant avec une pizza delicieuse, la pate est fraiche et faite maison, chose assez rare aujourd hui. Pour les adultes, des pates al dente excellentes et des antipasti classiques. Repas servi rapidement malgre le monde.

I've been to Gambrinos a few times now and have always had great food and good service. The pizza in particular is delicious and authentic. The pre theatre menu is great value so try and make it over for that if you can!

A quick stop gap on the way to Kilmarnock,so had not pre booked table.Staff very attentive,pleasant and courteous. Menu, spoiled for choice but both meals were exceptional good sized portions and full of flavour. Yum !no drinks because I was driving , and daughter too young ! But we and rest of the family will be back .

Visited this Restaurant last night before a gig it was a good choice. Lucky to get a table even when the weather was awful. We got a table fairly quickly, massive portions for the starters which was great and half and half pizza and pasta is a good idea too.Everyone enjoyed the meals, food was good, service was ok, maybe a little more pro active when you arrive and during the meal. I would certainly go back, cost about 90 quid for 2 courses for 3 people, inc 3/4 drinks and a bottle of wine, pretty good value.

first time we had ever been to Gambrinos, staff were quick to attend to us and were very friendly. Our meal was absolutely lovely! you could tell that it was fresh products and a high standard of quality, my boyfriend had one of their pizza's, he said it was the best pizza he had ever had! and that is coming from a huge pizza lover! we were also very excited to see that they can do half pizza/half pasta dishes of your choice, was a good balance between the two, pasta was lovely! we stayed for another drink after our meal as it was such a nice atmosphere. We asked the waitress if she had a taxi number we could call and she said it was no problem and she would book one for us which was very nice of her! we would definitely be back! was great!

Had another one of many dinners last night at Gambrinos, lovely food, first class service and lovely ambience, would highly recommend.

Visited Gambrinos recently with my wife for a quick bite to eat. We have driven past this place for years and we have always thought that from the outside it seems to be a well established buzzing Italian restaurant that's been open for years. When we got inside though we got a weird vibe that no one really wanted to be there. The restaurant was reasonably quiet considering it was a Friday night very close to Christmas. On looking at the menu which we were firstly amazed at the fact that there is no salads!!! My wife opted for the only salad on the menu which was a tomato and mozzarella salad with pesto dressing. However, when it arrived it there was no pesto dressing so it was just slices of mozzarella and tomato. Not worth the high price tag. I opted for a dish from the specials menu which was tagliatelle with braised beef. This was satisfactory although I feel still not worth the £16.95 price tag. This restaurant has a strong feel of a place that used to be good and is now going through the motions with a distinct lack of passion and a large dash of pretentiousness.

Went in at 215pm for a late lunch, not overly busy, starter was slow coming after 30min, mains arrived almost an HOUR AND A HALF LATER. Overheard 2 other tables asking where their orders were so we were not alone. Waitress apologised "the orders are backed up in the kitchen". Sorry won't be back.

Piatti di mare davvero ottimi con frutti di mare e pesce assolutamente freschissimi.Qualità quindi molto alta.Prezzi pure abbastanza alti ma onesti in relazione alla qualità.Servizio nella media, camerieri cordiali e disponibili.

This has always been a total favourite of ours due to amazing food and great service. However tonight was a disaster. Garlic and rosemary focaccia was dry and bland (no garlic on it), sausage pasta had 2(!!!) pieces of sausage and ssteak which we asked for medium rare was burnt. Coke came with empty glass, had to ask for ice, then had to Aj for straw. Most waiting staff sullen and not keen to help (when pasta put down had to then ask for Parmesan which appeared to be rationed). Only positive was the lady who seared to be manager who was very helpful and seemed embarrassed at the state of the food and the service. Not good from somewhere which is normally great.

Went to Gambrinos for dinner before we went to a show.The food was excellent ,great choice of meals from the menu and great service from Simona and all staff .A lovely welcome and very attentive nothing was too much trouble . It was a beautiful relaxed atmosphere and definitely go back. Would highly recommended this restaurant.Thank you to all staff for a great night from Yvonne & Duncan

Went for dinner here on a Saturday night. It was not very busy which meant that we were well looked after by the many waitresses. I had the pre-theatre menu which was excellent value. Breaded mozzarella followed by a pizza - both were delicious.

my daughter ordered tagliatelle bolognese, when it arrived it was sitting in a pool of watered down tomato sauce, there was absolutely no meat in it, I informed the waitress who took one look at it and apologised, the chef must have know as he played the food up, it was an absolute disgrace, my Daughter was asked if she wanted something else?the point is she ordered this dish because that is what she wanted!!!! We will never return to this rip off restaurant, other diners had also left much of their food, this is not a cheap p,ace to dine so you do not expect to be ripped off, the cost of her meal was removed from the bill without us mentioning this, my advice is to stay away

Popped here for a Thursday night meal on my own (working away). Hadn't been to this place for a while. I wasn't disappointed. Great service and tasty food. The tomato sauce in my Cozze Alla Marinara starter was to die for. I will be back :)

I ate here on my own (travelling for work) and felt very comfortable and welcome. The food was well made, well presented and tastey.

Used to love coming here but after a recent experience we will not be going back.The restaurant had a very string odour, hard to say what it was but was almost like cleaning fluid and a dirty mop had been used on the toilets and then dragged through the restaurant.Food was terrible, seafood pasta dish consisted of 3 prawns and a bit of squid. Carbonara was congealed and upset my stomach (not food poisoning, more just an objection to the quality), and one dish was sent back to be replaced with a different one of equal misery.Horrible atmosphere and ruined a long awaited family celebration. AVOID.

Been here twice in the past few weeks - love it! Really great food - pizza's and calzone's are excellent, starters are great (particularly the mozzarella fritta & potato skins!), and deserts are lovely too. Their pollo milanese has fast become a favourite! Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Not particularly cheap, but the quality of food is worth it!

Good family restaurant, nice atmosphere although it can feel quite tight if you're on a table for two, and decent choice of pizza and pasta dishes ( and some other meat dishes ).

I went here with my boyfriend for a date night. The staff were extremely charming and adhered to all the requests. I asked for a slightly smaller portion of pasta and the size was perfect and they adjusted the price as well! The food was lovely apart from the chocolate milkshake - it was basically just milk! The setting was very intimate but I did feel a little cramped.The couple next to us may as well have been at our table. Nonetheless, the cosy atmosphere and delicious food made for a lovely date.

Delicious food and charming staff. Definitely be going back. Small quiet restaurant in west end of Glasgow. Very handy for Stand comedy club.

we've been there on our trip to Scotland.. honestly we've got lucky cos' I've eaten there the best pesto pasta ever.. the waitress were great.. honestly if you live there give it a shot bc sincerely it's worth it :)

We absolutely love eating at Gambrino's, even though we have to travel for about 40mins from East Kilbride it's totally worth it. The atmosphere is lovely and the staff are always so friendly, the food is delicious and very reasonably priced. We asca family of 4 have been eating at Gambrino's for years and I'm sure that we'll continue visiting sporadically for years to come.

I went here with friends a week ago, we were planning to go elsewhere but it was full so decided to try this place. We realised why none of us had been even though it's been around for a while, the food was alright but that was it. None of us finished our starters even though we all had different things- arancini, mushrooms and mussels, they were fairly tasteless. Mains were a bit better but not delicious, it's not hard to make good pasta so we were left feeling underwhelmed. Won't be going back unfortunately.

We visited this restaurant before heading to the Stand Comedy Club. We didn't have too long but that was no problem. Service was extremely efficient which meant we had ample time for two courses.I went for steak from the set pre-theatre menu and my partner chose a pasta dish. Both were extremely tasty and well presented. The puddings were also good. The food was good value for money.The surroundings were nice with a nice relaxed atmosphere.We will and already have recommended this restaurant to friends and family.

Gambrinos has lost custom for good after tonight's rude arrogant and confrontational waitress reacting to informing her of lower than normal quality food and poor service. My custom, that of my family and my husband's family after hearing of tonight's fiasco will not be given again. We have together and separately eaten here on a regular basis for many years. My sister and I were moved to a quieter seat after my request to be moved as our original seat was beside a party of 8. The waitress was very pleasant moving us to a seat by the window. It was at the front of the restaurant and in an alcove in the front away from the main body of the restaurant . After placing our food order it took an unusually long time to cook a pizza & pasta meal. No mention was made of the length of time this took when it was eventually delivered to the table.The fries did not arrive with our meal and no one came to the table to ask if our meal was ok. The pasta in the salmon dish was was al dente to say the least. I suspect this order was forgotten about given the unusually long wait. After we finished the same waitress who seated us and had taken our order took the plates away and I mentioned that the fries did not come and she replied in a jovial way to ask if we now wanted the fries at the end of our meal. We made light of this but again no apology was made! After receiving the bill another waitress took the money away and returned the change to the table without uttering a word, ungrateful for our custom and uncommunicative. How difficult is it to say thanks?! As no one had bothered throughout the meal to ask how it was I took the opportunity when we left to speak pleasantly to the waitress that dealt with the bill saying that it was not the usual standard of food nor service & that we were used to as regular customers. She pretended to look horrified and pulled a sarcastic childish face, looking over at the other waitress yet did not utter one word nor ask why that was the case or indeed apologise. Her attitude was confrontational with a look of disgust. I walked out the restaurant in disbelief that this had been received in a highly inappropriate way. School canteen, immature, child like huffy behaviour or serving long standing loyal customers properly with some dignity? Raise the game, grow up and apologise when you get it wrong. And just in case this is forgotten - I paid to be insulted tonight. This kind of unfathomable attitude is what gradually eats into a customer loyalty base often unnoticed by the owner. I'm complaining but how many more don't and won't return. Worth missing this restaurant- there are plenty locally that value customers and treat them with respect.

I took a very important client to this restaurant to impress. The menu was authentic, excellent quality and professional service given by all the staff. The client left very happy and the deal was done! Many Thanks to Ken & Team.

I've often walked past Gambrinos on GW road, but I tried it for the first time last night. The food is just delicious! I'm so glad me and my boyfriend stopped and decided to give it a go. The pre theatre menu is really good value for money, as it was only £23 for the two of us. I would definitely recommend it. The service was great too, as the food came quickly. Ps have the chocolate cake... No regrets!

For people who want a quick sum up: Domino's serve better, more authentic pizza than this. We decided to stop eating midway through our dinner and go somewhere else as the desire to be sick was growing too strong to try and politely make a stab at any more. Tricked by older good reviews when looking for a nice Italian pizza in Glasgow, we unfortunately ended up here. When the resteraunt was empty upon us entering at dinner time on a Friday night we should have been suspicious but sadly we wasted money instead.We ordered 'handmade' Italian bread and butter which turned out to be 3 slices of (if not bought from a shop then most definitely made at least 5 days ago) bread with quite a strong elastic quality. The butter supplied was frozen solid in a packet - seriously? Is a butter dish to hide the laziness too much to ask? Are we to ration the 2 measly butter packets between the 3 slices of bread? The pizza's were the kind of dish you see in front of you and immediately fill with disappointment knowing you will have to put your body through this. Ever seen a pizza so oily that every element of the dish has gone a neon orange? It's too soon to even talk about the cheese. This is situated literally next to a fresh vegetable store. There are some of the finest cheese shops in the area doors away. There is no excuse for this kind of poor quality, especially for a resteraunt that boasts of using organic materials wherever possible. I now cringe inwardly at the thought of this resteraunt using such a statement in relation to that standard of food. I feel awkward for the people who work here and have to serve this to fellow human beings.

Helpful staff, great food, great value. Great choice of Grappa's as well that helped finish off our delightful evening.

Walked into Gambrinos having walked up and down Great Western Road trying to decide where to go and so happy that we did! It is the perfect Italian restaurant. The atmosphere, service, food and wine are all spot on and SO reasonably priced - when the bill came it was £20 less than I'd estimated it would be (I even double checked to make sure everything was on it and it was!) The Tiramissu is the best I've ever had and our mixed bread starter with toppings was lush and the perfect start for two to share. My husband had the linguine with scallops and it was so delicious with plenty of really big scallops. I had the spinach & ricotta tortellini (Tortellini Gambrinos I think it was called) and that too was delicious. The waitresses were so, so nice and the whole meal was perfectly placed with just the right amount of time between courses. We will be back!

Some friends and I went here after a boring day in the library for some relaxation. The food was fantastic. Delicious and good portion sizes.Service was excellent.Ken,Becky,and Fiona were always around if we needed anything and put up with our terrible sense of humour. They made us feel so welcome and added little touches that made the whole experience personal. I would throughly recommend this comfortable and cosy Italian in the west end. Such an enjoyable experience!! Thank you

Had a pre theatre meal here and the menu was excellent, food hot and served quickly ample portion also.Staff were always around if you needed anything, bit I did like was your dirty dishes were taken away asp from the table and not lying all over the table.

Lovely cosy Italian on great western road. Was reasonably busy on Saturday night but still could just walk in. The starters were lovely and the mains were delish! Service was good too and all reasonably priced. Will very much be sure to return again. Thanks!

Great Italian restaurant! Long established restaurant in Great Western Road with good food and wines. Fantastic Lasagne and Pizzas! Wonderful mussels and focaccia ! Barolo and Tempranillo wines and Peroni beer . Very friendly proprietor and efficient staff and manageress! Well worth a visit !

I recently used Gambrinos for lunch on two occasions, taking business associates there to enjoy the food I had enjoyed in the evenings with my family.All I can say is that the quality, quantity of the food and the friendliness of the staff is of the same high standard we have enjoyed during our evening visits.Although quiet at lunch time that meant it was ideal to talk with out having to compete with other tables. Parking is relativity easy on street, but it is pay and display. Ken you have a great team there keep it up, we'll be back.

Another lovely meal at Gambrinos! I think this is the third time that I have been. It was a Monday at lunch time and we were the only ones there to start with but not an issue with such great food and nice background music. I had the saffron prawns to start with and then a spicy chicken pizza. Very good value ( £2 supp for prawns). My husband had the pate to start with which was delicious. The service is also good. Attentive but not overly so. Would strongly recommend this restaurant and look forward to going back.

Been going to this restaurant for some time. Waiting staff are always nice and the food is delicious, reasonable prices too.

Lovely ambience, fantastic pasta , pizzas and mouth watering dessert. My favorite is their sticky toffee pudding. It just melts in the mouth. They allow you to ask for half portions for both pizza and pasta too. My pasta will be the pesto choice . Friendly and excellent service! The restaurant is just 3 mins walk from Kelvin bridge station. This is my third visit to the restaurant , I will surely be back on my next visit to Glasgow.

Service was excellent along with my starter pasta and pizza where both good only small issue with pizza, there was residue coming from the peppers on my pizza which made the pizza dough slightly soggy. Also strong smell of bleach, assume it's cleaning product for floor but was quite noticeable. But positives out weigh the small negatives .

This place was recommended to my hubby & me and they were spot on!!! We opted for the pre-theatre menu (2 course £10.95, 3 course £12.95). I had the leek & potato soup, then sirloin steak with pots & veg (£4 supplement) and hubby had squid to start and then linguini with mussels & a fiery chilli sauce, and although we were a little full, we did manage to finish our apple pie and ice-cream. The place was busy at 5pm, the food cooked exactly as we had asked and the staff attentive but not "in your face". Would definitely recommend this if you are in the area.

Been to this place 15 years ago, and surprised to see its still doing very well . This place boast hearty italian food with a brilliant atmosphere . One of my favourite italian restaurants

Booked Gambrinos for a pre-Pantomime meal (Alladin @ Webbers Theatre - absolutely brilliant show!!) with daughter and her pal. When we arrived the restaurant was REALLY busy with office parties and, to be honest, we were a wee bit worried that with so many large parties dining, things wouldn't be up to scratch or particularly child friendly. Should have known better! We were met by a lovely member of staff who showed to a table a little away from the office groups so it was quiet enough for the kids to chat but still had the lively buzz of the restaurant. Drinks orders were taken (and delivered) promptly as were the food choices. Everything was delicious pasta, pizza and the kids' favourite lasagne. The staff were absolutely brilliant - nothing was too much trouble, despite the restaurant being extremely busy and the value for money was excellent. This really is a gem of a restaurant - either for a quiet dinner for two, or for a family get together ... or definitely the office party! Cannot complain about any aspect of the meal, the service or the staff - and why would I want to? They were all superb!

We had fantastic mussels in a white wine sauce to start with some lovely bruschetta. Our mains were both stunning again with us having a dish with scallops and another with ham and chilli. Gorgeous meal and attentive service. A fantastic relaxing place to eat in such a handy west end location.

Visited here on 27th dec. the service was really terrible. I think they were short staffed but it took ages to order drinks and food and for them then to arrive: waitresses also a bit rude. Everyone has always raved about gambrinos so I was really looking forward to it however the food was extremely average. The bruschetta to start was nice but the arribiata was like something out a ready meal. It's quite cheap so you get what you pay for but I wouldn't recommend this for a nice meal out.

I love this place after being introduced by a friend and been meaning to review it since I've been a few times now. Staff always helpful and friendly, nice big glasses of wine and the food is always good. I had carbonara last time and it was the best I've had, the bread is a delight and puddings a real treat. Nice place to sit,eat and chat.

Had an early evening meal. although the place wasn't busy being mid week it still had a good atmosphere. The food was excellent, freshly cooked with large portions. Menu only seems to feature chicken as meat dishes.

We ate here last night, party of 15 they very kindly took a booking for 10:30-10:4pm by the time so of our party arrived. We were celebrating after a night at the Kings Theatre in Glasgow and while we had tried other places they wouldn't accomodate us. we had a great night the food was still fresh and delicious I had linguine with scallops which was fantastic. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Excellent service and food thank you to the staff who waited on us nothing was to much trouble. Will def return.

Used to go to this restaurant when I lived round the corner decided to go back on a recent visit for old times sake. Love the atmosphere of this place feels authentic Italian. Food didn't disappoint and service was excellent it was also good value for money. Only downside was that menu didn't have pork dishes or steak dishes however there was plenty pasta/pizza choices and the chicken dish I chose was delicious. Will return!!

I just love it and i've been there twice a week . My first year in Glasgow while i always feel like to try something new, i originally plan to go home and make lunch myself , but i just failed to resist its charming passing it and just suddenly whimsically changed my trajectory right into the little gem again. I love the minestrone soup so much esp. the generous portions of butter and bread. I also love the pudding there . The spaggehti was a little raw inside to my liking , but very attentive and lovely waitress there and next time i think i am going to ask for a more soft noodles there.

Food was average, waited 40 minutes on some simple starters. Average meal. Staff weren't attentive. Mediocre at best. Had finished my drink whilst waiting on starters for a good 25 minutes to not be asked if I wanted another until we finally received our food. Nice atmosphere but could get much better food at chains such as Zizzis etc in the west end.

My teenage son and I went here for a quick dinner on Sunday night - I liked the look of it when we drove past so we changed our plans from trying our luck down byres rd. And I'm very glad we did.The teenager was ravenous - as only boys that age can be. We were welcomed by a very charming and pretty waitress who brought over menus - including the pre-theatre menu which we were bang on time to miss. When she came to take our order, there was no suggestion that we could not have it. A good start.We both had minestrone - surprisingly potato instead of pasta - and quite a small bowl - but delicious, with fresh bread and very generous portions of butter.The boy moved on to a pizza which disappeared in a flash, punctuated by the odd appreciative grunt. The base - from the morsel I got to sample - was crisp on edges and nice and stretchy in the middle. I had sea bream - 2 beautifully cooked fillets, good enough to rival any specialist seafood place I've eaten in. They were served with caper lemon oil, mash and deliciously garlicky buttery green beans. This was a really great dish,superbly cooked.The boy had choc fudge cake and ice cream - too rich for me and, finally, for him.The bill was a very reasonable £36, inc 3 drinks. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend - please go here before you go to one of the plastic byres road places. You will be glad you did.

Have been here several times and cannot recommend it highly enough. House made breads, pizza and pasta, local free range meats and veg.The food is amazing and the staff are so friendly and welcoming plus the restaurant itself is so nice inside, perfect for a wee romantic evening or a nice family meal alike. Plus you won't find that quality of food or service in town for the price we paid for 2 of us. £67 for 3 courses including the bottle of wine. A bargain for the quality.

This was my first time visiting Gambrino, but I would definitely go back, we went along early Saturday evening for a family meal. Although it was quiet when we arrived, it soon filled up. The food was very good, the mussels starter was the best I have had in a long time. The prawn cocktail and soup were also delicious. The steak special was devoured, the carbonara and chicken padella was also very tasty. Service was good staff were excellent. A rustic feel to the restaurant very family friendly, and good value for money.

I love this place! Have been with my partner on many occasion and never found a bad word to say. It's perfect in the evening to while away the night with a bottle of wine and fantastic food. The meals have always been delicious and the atmosphere relaxing. Will keep returning!

We were served by a pleasant waitress. I enjoyed the plump mussels and the seabass was tasty. My partner found his chips disappointing. We would eat here again but the decor is shabby, in need of updating.

This is a good place to eat Italian food. We are Italians and we had pizza- that was quite good, especially considering you are in Scotland! Very nice friendly staff. The menu is not huge but the food is freshly prepared and tasty. Very good selection of Italian wines and beers. It is a simple, friendly place that reminds of an Italian trattoria. Worth a visit.

Recommended to come here by friends and can see why. A good choice of food on the menu, not just the Pizza/pasta. Delicious sea food, and the sea bream was perfectly cooked. Tasted a piece of pizza, but that too was light and delicious. Great choice of wine and beers including draught.Service that was not intrusive, and everything delivered at the same time for our largish party. Really enjoyed the meal and would love to come back.

First visit here and well impressed with the standard of food on offer on the pre theatre menu at £8.95. Good selection of beers including Morretti on draft. Very busy on a Friday evening but still decent service and a good buzz to the place.

We chose this casual eatery mainly due its close proximity to our accommodation and were delighted with the quality of the food and the wine list. The restaurant accommodated our party of 10 with no fuss and the menu was much more extensive than displayed externally. The wine list included some Italian wines and the service was friendly. The 2 course dinner menu available prior to 7pm is great value.

We have been coming here for years and the food and service is always excellent. However when we visited the staff had booked too many people in, including at least two parties of over 8. As a result of this the food came much slower than usally. The staff are and atmosphere are always great. Also if the owners/staff are reading the Chocolate Tarts were great, but they had only been taken out the chiller just before they were served and were rock solid.

At the last minute decided to go for a Pre Theatre with my wife and happened to be in the West End Of Glasgow.Just stopped the car as found parking to look for a restaurant and by chance was parked right opposite Gambrinos and decided to give the pre theatre a whirl.The menu was a 2 courser for £8.99 and my wife had a bruschetta starter and I had the mushroom starter.Main I opted for the £3.50 supplement and had sea bass while my wife opted for the penne pasta dish.Couple of drinks for my wife and pint of Moretti for me and and bill £31.50 which I thought very reasonable.Quality of all dishes good and glad we visited.

We visit this restaurant every time we visit Glasgow its has a great atmosphere and the food and the staff are excellent, keep it up guys we love it!

Went in for a quick pizza and beer in between footie games last week and its nice to see the high standards have been maintained. Had the anchovy and caper pizza which was superb! Probably the best place to get pizza in Glasgow. The pizza was only part of the great experience however; when my beer was brought to the table I noticed that there was a blue-bottle in it! Sounds bad but, as a waiter, I know that these sorts of things happen and are unavoidable. The positive from this was the manner in which the staff dealt with this minor issue. They profusely apologised and gave not only myself but my friend a free beer on the house! Exceptional generosity from an exceptional restaurant.

Gambrinos has been in the heart of the Woodlands area of Glasgow for decades. It's one of many local, wee restaurants that has stood the test of time, it has been here for many years and not changed one bit, which is why all the locals love this place so much. It has no pretensions, it is just a lovely, local restaurant. I realised I've written reviews for places all over the world, but never for the little places I visit all the time on my door-step. The owner is often there, he knows your name if you are a returning diner and always makes an effort to come over for a chat. We know all the staff who have been there for quite a while and they enthusiastically greet you and are extremely efficient. It's often busy, but they will always find a way to squeeze in the regulars. Their pizzas are delicious and they also have a wide range of pasta dishes. The wine list has recently been changed and there's lots of choice at all price points, but as is the case with most good, local Italian restaurants, their house red is reasonably priced and very quaffable. Don't expect funky, modern decor when you go to Gambrinos, it's always been decked out in the typical old fashioned Italian way, i.e. a terracotta vibe, but that's what makes it so inviting and reassuring because when all the restaurants around it are constantly going through make-overs, they don't need to. I've never had a poor meal here, granted we have our favourite dishes which we often order, but I've occasionally diverted and they always have great specials on each day. The customers are also an extremely eclectic mix. You will find, couples on first dates, young people, old people, people with kids or a big table in the middle where a huge family is out for a celebration. I think is is rare that a restaurant be frequently by such a diverse group of diners, it's quite lovely. If you want a decent, down-to-earth, lovely, warm dining experience that is not pretentious, then this is the place for you. Gambrinos has been here for decades, so they must be doing something right and the locals absolutely love it. That, to me, says more than any review ever could.

Service was kind but thats pretty much all. Pizzas bought at Morrisons are better than those served here.

we have eaten here a few times as it's in the doorstep of where we stay when in Glasgow. We have had good and not so good meals here. On this trip to glasgow the pizzas on one occasion were really dry, on another they have been light and fluffy... Worth a try if you are near and morretti on draft is always welcome.

We went here pre-Hydro concert as it was near my son's flat. The food was adequate, pasta, pizza and chicken were ordered. The desserts were good but we did order from the home-made menu. My son had a brownie (okay, American!) and I had tiramisu. It's a bit cramped especially having to negotiate one's way to the rest rooms amongst the tables. There are much better Italian experiences and food to be had in Glasgow. Parking would normally be difficult (i.e. without residents permit). Our waitress didn't have English as her first language and had another waitress assisting her, which was odd.

.Place looked quite cosy. Nice smile from waitress when we asked if a table was available for 5, (3 adults 2 children). Why would you want to place a family with children in the middle of the restaurant???I couldn't tell you how many times my chair was bumped from people/waitresses passing through.Our shared starter, tomato focaccia was disgusting, soggy dough with tom paste and cherry toms on top. Antipasto ( salami) was rancid, no bread to accompany the antipasto. Not a good experience whatsoever. I had mussels for main course, which were ok, the sauce was awful.Children had a sweet. Why on earth would you put chocolate fudge cake and ice-cream/cream on a "side plate".? Sort it out .

We went here prior to attending Partick Thistle games but will have to stop now. The food is OK, usually served with a smile, but now, at not far off £5 for a pint of beer, must find a different venue. There are many in the area so no real problem. Should anyone wish to go to Gambrinos, as mentioned, food is fine, with pre-theatre and lunch deals reasonable.

Pre Theatre menu is fantastic value, always busy with good atmosphere.Rather stereotypical Italian style bistro, but doesn't disappoint with the quality of the food - something for everyone!

Highly recommended!! Meal was fantastic and very authentic. Service was excellent and staff were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Brilliant place. Went for a birthday meal in a big group. Great speedy service, regardless of the large group size. And the food was amazing. Recommend the carbonara, best I've ever had! Great restaurant, lovely atmosphere and fantastic service.

Surprised my flatmate for her birthday lunch here last week and was very impressed. For £6.95 my two courses included, chicken goujons and a delicious ham and pineapple pizza. The food was delicious and great portion sizes for such a good price. The service was friendly and fast and with the birthday cake that we'd brought with us we were given pouring cream. A thoroughly enjoyable meal and experience! Glad to live so nearby :)

Gambrinos is a lovely Italian with perfect food and friendly staff. I had pasta with salmon and asparagus in a cream sauce and practically licked the plate clean! It was the perfect balance of salmon, cream and pasta. My husband and aunt had pizza which was clearly fresh out the oven. Definitely recommended!

Very quiet over lunchtime - only three tables taken. This however suited us.Food was excellent, and we enjoyed the quiet.Staff and service were very good.

We've had two recent visits to Gambrinos and both have been excellent, eight of us eat on Saturday night and everyone ordered different dishes, all the food was great, especially the seafood, very fresh and lots of it. We eat out a lot and this is the first restaurant that gave us fresh glasses with our second bottle of wine, puts the service in some so called fine dining establishments to shame!Atmosphere was just right, lots of conversation and just the right level of background music, we'll be back.

Merece la pena probar la pasta que preparan en este coqueto restaurante. Las pizzas no son espectaculares pero el resto del menú lo compensa sobradamente. Personal encantador.