Il Posto Ristorante in Renfrewshire

Had a very disappointing evening. Lack of ambience and food average at best. People tried hard but needs s rethink

We ate here on a Sunday after a great round of golf in glorious sunshine. It’s not a huge place but there is seating inside and outside. We sat inside where there were about 12 tables - all with white linen table overs and it looks very smart. The service was decent, although one out of 4 meals was served about 10 minutes after the others - no real reason was given. The bar service wasn’t the quickest either, but the young waitress was pleasant and efficient. There is a 2 for 1 offer on pizza and pasta just now - so that’s what we had. The portion sizes were large and everyone enojoyed their food. My pizza was very good. It’s not cheap even with the 2 for 1 offer, it’s probably not a place you would chose to eat every week, but it was very good for a one off visit.

Came here a couple of years ago before it closed and was really impressed with the quality of the food and menu. Back again tonight on a glorious sunny evening. The menu is fantastic and the quality of the food is as good as any I’ve had. Great little restaurant and tonight it was at its absolute best. Will definitely be back

On entering the restaurant the first thing that struck me was the damp smell. The order was taken promptly but had to wait a considerable time for the food even although at that point there was only one other table full. The food was alright, nothing outstanding but the pasta dishes had way too much olive oil poured over them. I do like the taste of olive oil but there is a limited to how much should be poured over pasta. This restaurant is not a cheap option for lunch even although pasta and pizza are currently two for the price of one. Don't think we will be back, there are better options about.

So people don't have much choice then to go for fine dining crystal. An alternative would be good instead.

Dined here on our first night (which was my 30th birthday) as the menu suited us more than the main restaurant in the hotel and the meal, staff and atmosphere was perfect. It was a great start to our stay at Mar Hall. The meal finished with a tiramisu which was the best I have ever had!

Small restaurant in a wonderfully shaped building. It has an outside decking area with seating area & a wonderful view over the golf club and the river Clyde beyond . Best pizza I've ever tasted. Thin and crispy. Service fast and staff friendly . Would recommend.

Impersonal and dull Italian restaurant. Reasonable food slightly overpriced. Won't be back. Service was good though.

Lovely meal well presented. The staff were excellent as was the food my only criticism would be the price, you could go to lorimers in bishopton spend far less and have the same quality experience

had a lovely lunch hear with family in June 2016. food ad staff were very pleasant and will definitely return.

We visited on a very busy Saturday night for a meat when there were 2 weddings being hosted and a full restaurant. Service was very good and friendly, food was excellent and plentiful prices reasonable will certainly make a return.

We took the family here last night ( sunday ) 3 adults and our wee girl the staff are friendly and the food was excellent - they have definately changed chefs as our last visit wasnt up to scratch, whatever they have now changed is working and working well will definately be back again Paul, Paisley

Stayed at the hotel. Decided to try out the Italian, was very disappointed. First of all the atmosphere is very quiet and odd with a random selection of music. We ordered a bottle of rose which had actually already been unscrewed and poured from the bottle before "opening" it in front of us. The bottle neck did not have wine in it. Ordered pate, was not home made. The steak sauce was extremely salty. To finished we had the brownie...£5.50 and was not home made. Chips were undercooked. Since there was an open kitchen and very quiet restaurant you could here the microwave beep several times throughout our visit. Looked like the thin small brownies with the perfectly flat surface you get from the supermarket. Wish we had tried the restaurant inside the hotel. Will not be back here. Give it a miss. Worth paying more to visit the other restaurant

The restaurant is within the grounds of the Hotel just a short walk from Hotel steps in fact. the food is brilliant and so are the staff who were so friendly and attentive. You just have to eat here at some point when staying at the Hotel.

Had dinner here last night as part of a 2 night stay at Marr Hall. Lovely restaurant, beautiful location with views over the river. Staff were very attentive and the atmosphere was very relaxed and enjoyable. Food was delicious and not expensive. Would highly recommend it.

We took a walk around the grounds to work up an appetite after a long journey which brought us late to the hotel. The meal was delicious, the staff very helpful & attentive (they prechecked any allergies & were most helpful in ensuring our meal came with this in mind). The Scottish steak was perfectly cooked and we had a table with the most lovely views of the river. A great first meal to start our getaway stay off at Mar Hall. Would definitely go back!

Located next to the Earl of Mar golf course in Bishopton ( just outside of the Glasgow city centre ) we found this gem.Lovely setting overlooking the river Clyde.Ample parking in a quiet location.Not overly crowded and had good ambience.Staff polite and helpful in answering any food/ wine questions relating to menu.Good selection of Italian fare that caters for all.Great wine options to accompany all courses.My meal was authentic and tasty and the pasta cooked perfectly.Highly recommend

Staying at the Mar Hall and went to the restaurant hoping for a nice meal. Was very disappointed. The menu was extremely limited, the food when it arrived was small portions with no taste. It lacked any seasoning, the pasta was under cooked., the garlic bread lacked any garlic and I am convinced they do not have any herbs in the kitchen. Had I not been with a business colleague I would have suggested they sack the chef and find one that actually has a palete.

Was here in May 2016 for a couples meal in the evening. The restaurant itself is nice but pretty run of the mill. The staff were very attentive and helpful. I would describe the food as basically pub grub without a bar. The menu is basic and uninspiring.

We've eaten here a couple of times. Staff are pleasant and food is ok. The menu's a bit limited and food and drinks are pricey. Mainly serving pizza and pasta, toppings are sparse. We've only ever eaten here on a deal. There's no way that we'd pay full price.

Food was outstanding, loved it Service was a bit slow and we waited for 1 hour and 30 mins for our meals but got to listen to the live music while we waited

What a great experience Staff very friendly and helpful Small restaurant with good choice of dishesPortions "big" had the pollo Milanese and wished I'd not had a starter!Highly recommended and will go back

Great food, staff and service. Worth booking if you are staying at Mar Hall between Thursday and Sunday night (which are the only nights the restaurant is open) or if you are in the Glasgow area (particularly handy for the airport side of Town). Lovely atmosphere, super food for all courses. Thank you everyone.

2 of us went for lunch on a Saturday using a 5pm deal. Restaurant was quiet but the staff were pleasant although the menu was limited with this deal

Great location and a good alternative to the Cristal restaurant located in Mar Hall hotel we have visited the night before. Outside perfect for drinks during a sunny afternoon. Food not particularly exciting. Pizzas loaded with cheese but nothing else exciting really. Fair food but nothing really else to write home about.

4 of us went for lunch on a Saturday using a 5pm deal. Restaurant was quiet and lacking in atmosphere, staff were pleasant but felt we were constantly being watched. Food was average certainly not memorable, glad we were not paying full price.Entrance hall and toilets smelled of strong disinfectant so it felt like you were entering a nursing home, very unpleasant.

First time visit for us and friends but won't be the last. Pleasant efficient staff. Beautiful food well presented. Varied menu and fairly priced as was the wine! Great decor, ambience and setting.

The restaurant was quite busy when we arrived but it was not difficult to understand why. All three courses were excellent and the service was top notch. Everyone in the restaurant appeared to be happy and chomping away contentedly. The ages of the diners ranged from young children to some elderly people so keeping everyone happy was quite a feat. I'll definitely be back. This restaurant gets John's Vote!

Lovely authentic Italian food in the beautiful grounds of mar hall hotel. The service was quick and friendly. The restaurant manager was very attentive. The menu caters well for vegetarians too and if you want any changes to any of the dishes the chef is very obliging.

Attentive staff, good with our 3 yr old. Provided crayons and paper to draw and his food came with our starters.Nice food, small intimate restaurant.

Very dissapionted. Both our mains arrived cold & were returned. Fresh dishes arrived with a sad excuse that it was a new assistant chef, No other recompense offered until we made our dissatisfacation known when checking out at Marr Hall. Got email following day to invite us back for a free meal. Sorry we were home by then too little too late. No atmosphere, harsh lightning and no Italian ambience. Won't be back.

The restaurant is set in a picturesque location. We were made to feel welcome as soon as we entered the restaurant. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Staff were polite, they ensured we were happy with our meals without constantly interrupting. I would highly recommend and will definitely return. First class, thank Il Posto.

Visited Il Posto today with my colleagues for lunch. There were 12 of us in the party and food was really good, no one was disappointed with their choice from the menu. Would recommend and will return again.

There's no real atmosphere in the restaurant although the food was fine enough. Service was good. A little pricier than most Italian restaurants perhaps but this will no doubt be for the location.

Il Posto is one of THE best Italians in the neighbourhood,Great food and great service.Chefs have brilliant dishes to serve up and the staff serve with confidence.Giong back soon.

had an absolutely fantastic lunch using 5p.m. vouchers. food was delicious and staff were very friendly. would highly recommend and will definitely be back with family x

We had lovely lunch starter,maincourse and sweet were all lovely.Staff were polite and friendly.Restuarant is quite small but cosy on a 'driecht'day.Asked for coffee but unfortunately machine wasn"t working for us it didn't detract from our meal.

Just had lunch here, it was lovely and great value for money as we used our 5pm voucher. 2 courses and a drink for £20 is amazing. Staff were very attentive, but not intrusive, food was lovely, we has minestrone and bruschetta to start and a pizza and lasagne for mains. Will watch for other offers, so we can go back again.

We dined here on Saturday 16th and had a fantastic meal. Food was amazing, wine great and staff very attentive and friendly. It was great value for money too. Thank you.

Had booked a table via mar hall which we were there for overnight stayService was excellent, starter and main served promptly and was extremely tasty.Extremely reasonableWould recommend, however wasn't a very big restaurant and if returning would def book in advance.

As a restaurant connected to Mar Hall this was very basic and not up to the standard we had expected. The food was nice but the only choices were pizza or pasta OK for lunchtime or a casual meal but we would not have eaten there if we had realised. One of the waiters was very friendly and helpful but the other needs to go back for training we had to ask him for spoons for our soup and when he brought the wine he put the ice bucket on top on the radiator! We often eat Italian as we love it but would not recommend this one unless you are just looking for a quick pizza.

I can't fault the restaurant at all, between the lovely decor, very friendly helpful staff, and the amazing food. My partner had the minestrone soup and mushroom ravioli, I had chicken pate then lasagne and I can honestly say it's the nicest lasagne I've ever had. Looking around at other diners it seems to be a popular choice.

the food was good and the service was too until my husband found a hair in his lasagne.He summoned the waiter who proceeded to argue with him that their was no-one in his kitchen with blond hair "it could have come from anywhere".he then took the hair away without apology and came back several minutes later stating that he had consulted the hairdresser seated at the next table and she confirmed the hair was not human!!!!!.he still did not apologise but instead berated my husband for "complaining so bitterly".our whole party were now completely upset by the way the waiter was handling the situation,we pointed out that no matter the source of the hair it should not have been there!still no apology and my husband could not eat the remaining half of his dish which the waiter offered to replace.my husband declined as by this time we were all so upset by the waiters behaviour that our Chritmas dinner celebration had lost its cheer.the waiter did not charge my husband for the three lagers he had drunk but charged the complete price of each of our dinners.i expect more from a five star hotel and i expect their staff to be professional not argumentatve.Christmas day was spoiled for all.

The food at Il Posto is of very good quality. The service and presentation of the food was superb. We had no complaints and all had empty plates. Definitely be back for another meal.

Thanks to Sean and his team for giving us another great evening. The food is so good, the service so friendly and welcoming that we have become regulars at this great little restaurant. So nice to have somewhere of this standard in our area. Looking forward to our next visit.

Had a really lovely time here. When we entered the restaurant the staff were welcoming and remained most attentive throughout the evening. Food was presented well, tasted great and reasonably priced. It has an amazing location being on the banks of the River Clyde situated in the grounds of Marr Hall. Well worth a visit and we'll certainly be back!

During our visit, I mistook the entrance past the front door for the back door entrance, walking past the kitchen door and a switch board isn't a good look. Front of house staff were very friendly upon arrival and took me and my partners jackets and took our drink order right away. Our starter of garlic bread was lovely. We both had pizza and thoroughly enjoyed them! And the cheese cakes for desert were outstanding! Overall we were both very pleased with the standard of food and service. A very welcoming place to go.

This was my first visit for about 1 year and after today, I should not have left it so long. The restaurant sits slightly apart from Mar Hall close to and overlooking the Clyde. It has a warm comfortable dining room with friendly efficient staff. This is an Italian restaurant so the menu reflects this with the wide range of pasta dishes. I had minestrone, followed by lasagne finishing with raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake and I thoroughly enjoyed each course. Will it take another year before a re-visit, I doubt it.

From an early stage we have visited this restaurant in the grounds of Mar Hall.But our most recent visit was disappointing.On a very cold November evening the inside if the restaurant was anything but warming. Very cold.Forgetting a side order which was part of the main course was disappointing. The low temperature was nothing though compared to the Arctic conditions and generally poor standard of anyone venturing to the toilets.The quality of the staff especially the young lady from Katwice remains high.So please Mar Hall. Match the quality of the young staff and create a more warming environment which will encourage us and others it come back.

My wife booked a table here for a wee surprise for us and to tell the truth I didn't even know it was there. Lived in Erskine all my days and knew about Mar hall but this little restaurant is virtually unknown. Very nice decor , small dining area which makes it feel intimate and staff who were very welcoming. We both had steak and a nice bottle of vino at a very reasonable price. Highly recommended just surprised it's not advertised more as I'm sure half the local population don't even realise what's on there doorstep

Was here for a birthday dinner with a group of friends. The food was really good and I can only compliment the gentleman who seemed to be managing the restaurant floor, he was lovely and friendly and very happy to help.This is Mar Hall so in keeping with the hotel there has to be something missing and their is. The restaurant could be anywhere. It has no atmosphere and the entrance hall looks like you are walking into a community centre. I have however never sat outside, which I'm sure is lovely on a nice day as the view is great. They could do more with this place and make it a little more special, but I doubt they will. They have needed to do this with the hotel for years. I'd recommend the food, pricing isn't over the top like you would expect from Mar Hall so it was good.

Amongst one of the best Italian restaurants I have been to. Excellent service, good food, reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

We went for dinner at il posto as it is close to our house and we heard that a new head chef had started . We had been a few times before and were never disapointed . The meal we received was again good and i can't fault the service either which was efficient and friendly , but there is just something missing. Something that would make you rush back . Maybe the menus need to be a bit more adventurous authentic Italian .

We are not often in the area but based on a recommendation from a friend we booked in. The restaurant was busy but the service was second to none. The young waiter who served us was friendly and offered great recommendations. The food was excellent and really was a great end to our weekend.Throughly recommend.

I chose to visit the restaurant as I seen they had a new head chef on Facebook and its near by, I dined at lunchtime with a few friends and it was AMAZING. Food was perfect, I had Arrabiatta which was excellent, one of my friends was raving about the pizza she had! The service was very very good, it was just 1 waiter which was slighty odd for a restaurant and no manager? None the less he was excellent, so attentive and polite.. Also his name was Dean Martin and he took the puns we had very well, fair play to him.Would definitely return!

We visited this restaurant for lunch. They offer a great value 2 or 3-course meal and a kids menu. The paté is outstanding and the best I've ever tasted. They also have great choice of pizzas and pastas and delicious desserts. I do not usually like Tiramisu but I tried my Mum's and loved it. My panna cotta was also delicious. The service was excellent, the staff were very welcoming and the waitress was very friendly and professional. With a beautiful setting and top-class food, I would recommend giving this restaurant a try - I will definitely be back!

Dined with my husband. Nice location and decor. Service needs improvement. Waiter could not answer basic questions on the menu. Sea bass dies nit come with potatoes with no option for sides to be ordered. My husbands pulled pork came with no veg ir potatoes he did ask for mashed potatoes which was promised and not delivered in summery nice but needs to improve to allow service and quality to match location

I visited a few weeks ago with my wife.. As soon as we walked in we were welcomed by a young gentleman who ensured we were taken care of the full night, very nice touch. We had a waitress deal with our table and she was first class, couldn't fault her. I ordered the mussels to start and I couldn't explain to the staff how much I enjoyed them, wow! The rest of the food was excellent. Will definitely return!

I've eaten here on a number of occasions and I always think it has a strange atmosphere. The restaurant is set in the hotel grounds in a strange little clubhouse style building. The antipasto is lovely as a starter, which I'd recommend, although the menu selection isn't huge and I always end up ordering the same thing. The food is good and offers value for money. Good for lunch!

This is my 2nd vsit to II Posta and it was really lovely. The staff were friendly and it had a very relaxed atmosphere. I went for the set lunch menu. The choice isn't great for main courses, two pizzas and two pastas (both pasta options had chilli in them!) But i asked if would be possible to have a different option as i don't like spicy food and it was absolutely no problem! The starters were delicious, my partner and i shared the chicken pate and chicken and avocado bruschetta. I had lasagne for main, again it was lovely. I look forward to my next visit!

They have a new chef, the food is not very good. This is probably one of the worst Italian restaurants we have eaten in.

Staff were very attentive and friendly, ambience very nice but my average rating comes from my main course, Penne arriabata with prawns, overcooked pasta with a very bland, tasteless sauce. I was told that Arriabata translated means angry macaroni, not a hint of chilli in it. The cheese board however, was excellent, an ample selection of 3 Italian cheeses, chutney, garnished with strawberries and celery. Far too much for one person but as I was sharing with my friend it was perfect. The tiramisu was given a rave review by my other friend too.We did not feel rushed in any way and had a pleasant evening, shame an Italian restaurant can't cook pasta!!

Ordered seafood parcel from the new menu it was extremely disappointing !! Small portion and very bland. I gave this feed back to the waiter there was no service recovery offered !! Won't be back .

This is without doubt one of the best little Italians inScotland.Food and staff are amazing!.The star of this little show is the Restaurant Manager,Jennifer!!!.Go and see for yourself!.

Booked a table for 4 adults and 1 child. Immediately made welcome on arrival, shown to our table, provided with menus and drinks order taken without delay. Once ordered each course was delivered as expected with quality of food excellent overall and well presented. The staff are very attentive and our waiter (Graeme) was able to interact and bring about a wee bit of humour while overseeing the service. Good Points - Service, Food & comfortable surroundingsBad points- None notedWould I Eat here again, Most Definitely.

I went here recently to celebrate my mother's birthday. Nice restaurant in a quiet picturesque location next to the Clyde. Staff were very friendly. Food was nicely presented, well cooked and tasted very good too. Would recommend and will definitely go back.

We are come back at Il Posto mar hall after so many times. The service staff recommend to us the special menu designed from the new Italian chef. I ate the eggplant parmigiana the best I have never ate and the pork cheek tender and very tasty. For sure we will come back and we will racomend this restaurant to our friends.

Given that this restaraunt is part of Mar Hall it falls short for good service and food quality. I have visited this restaraunt thee times and feel it lacks in atmosphere and character.

I had a Bruschetta and Penne Pasta both were good but not surprising. The setting of the restaurant is great with a nice surrounding. The interior was not very surprising but still nice. I think there is more potential here. Would love to spend some more time in the area after viewing the scenery! Would definitely come back for the setting.

Worst meal I've ever had the ladshno had one layer of pasta on top and was swimming in sauce and all u could bear from the kitchen was a guy with a Liverpool accent swearing .not good when u are with Ur kids .

Went for for the lunch deal and it was great value for money and good, tasty food too.Had the chicken liver pate to start with followed by a pizza and my friend had the linguine.Good portion sizes and felt full after it. Service was fine but nothing amazing.We even got to see The Waverley passing on the River Clyde!

My husband and I drove for over 30 minutes on 14th May to celebrate his birthday by having a lunch at Il Posto. On arrival we were met at the entrance by a member of staff who informed us that the restaurant was closed for lunch that day and would not open until 4pm. Since I had checked the opening times on a flyer which had been put through our letterbox before we left home, we were a bit peeved to say the least. We could not wait 3 hours until the revised opening time as we had a later engagement.Not the best way to run a restaurant and a huge disappointment for my husband's birthday treat.We will not be back!

Went to this restuarant with a voucher but was very disappointed as it was a very small choice of not very exciting dishes. The service was okay. The setting is lovely and the building is very nice so it is a shame that the offerrings are so average. We were told however that a new head chef will soon be starting so it will be interesting to see if it changes. I must add that on looking at the a la carte menu we felt this was not too exciting either....so ho1the new chef will brighten it all up.

We were treated to a thank you meal at the Il Posto Ristorante at Mar estate near Bishopton by friends who were first timers here also although they had been to the adjacent hotel.The weather was clear and sunny and the view of the river Clyde from the grounds is stunning. Ths new build restaurant is a pleasant sort of building in a modern styling with a hexagonal shape with a terrace to soak up the view before eating . The first disappointment was that the table was not vacated and it was twenty minutes later before we sat down; actually there are not as many tables and places as you would imagine.The Italian menu was not particularly large or mind blowing and I had the poorest minestrone soup starter ever followed by a smallish penne chicken pasta and ice creams for dessert. Furthermore to be told that the sticky toffee pudding was finished resulting in a diminished choice of ice cream just completely spoiled a visit to this place. What a let down compared to other places that we've visited and we won't be back.

Went here for a Sunday lunch, choice of 3 starters and 3 man courses, pasta or pizza, we went for the pate to start and the chicken Pasta both were very nice, the service was very good as the decor, on the day side we were sate closest to the door and as the restaurant was full this was the only option which meant every time the door open we were hit by a cold wind which made rush our food to get out.

Tried this restaurant a few times in the past and found it to be a little disappointing. Last night I thoroughly enjoyed, both the food and service was good and there was also quite a nice atmosphere. Will definitely use again.

Enjoyed a nice meal using a voucher we had been given as a gift. The pate was excellent as was the pasta with pollo and tomato cream sauce. Very pleasant surroundings with a lovely view to the river. Staff were really pleasant and helpful but the service from the kitchen was a bit slow. Lot of people started to fidget wondering where the food was. ! The choice on the menu was very small but good quality. If they could speed things up a bit that would make a difference

We would never go back to this restaurant! The service was slow with staff spending a lot of time waiting at the server or chatting to regular clients.The food was inedible when it did arrive - cold and badly cooked. Tasteless.

Me and my boyfriend had a great time here at il pasto. Lovely sunny spring night Dinner, we were here having pre booked as a 5pm deal for a 2 course meal for 2 with a drink. We had some supplements with desert's and drinks. 100% worth it food was lovely location was gorgeous and staff were something to report back about we had two waiters called Ross and Duncan who were very observatant and attentative they also had good banter which to makes the experience what it is. Very good job boys thanks for a great dinner :) best from Michaela and Ryan. Will be back.

If we hadn't pre-booked and paid for our meal when booking our hotel stay I would of turned back at the entrance! The shabby paint work and general first impression was very poor.... Sadly this did not improve with our meals. I'm not a great cook but could certainly have presented a more tasty bruschetta and pizza at home! In comparison to the very high standards exhibited within the mail hotel Il Posto gives the impression it is run by a different owner or management team.I'd advise giving Il Posto a miss and suggest dining in the main hotel!

This was a brilliant location close to our hotel, however the food was very poor, service very good and so was the wine. It may have just been what we ordered.

Received a voucher as an anniversary gift, service very slow and poor and food terrible, would not return.

Poor service, slow to serve up food, food was terrible when delivered. Give it a miss. Only saving grace was taste that we got it as a gift.

Having purchased a groupon deal for a meal at Mar Hall, we were a bit intriqued to discover that we were not dining at the hotel at all, but at the little restaurant in the grounds. However, we were pleasantly surprised and enjoyed our Sunday lunch there. It was not very busy at the time and we will probably return in the future.

My wife and I had lunch here on Saturday21 March 2015. We received a great welcome from the staff and were waited on in a friendly, professional manner. They have a two course menu at £9.95 a head which we opted for. Food was delicious, surroundings gorgeous and the outlook onto the golf course and river Clyde was outstanding. The Earl of Mar Hall Estate in which the restaurant is located is very stately and impressive. I recommend Il Posto for lunch.

I took my mother in law out for lunch on a Voucher deal and was very pleasantly surprised - I am gluten free and they had a very good selection of pizza, pasta and breads to choose from. In addition the staff were attentive and professional and the food was delicious. Only slight downside was the tables were a little close but not a major issue - would have given 4.5 but system does not allow :-)

Went to il posto for lunch,food was delicious & presented well. Had a nice atmosphere & the service was good. Would definitely go back.

Once we ingnored the sat nav which took us through the Erskine Hospital as the postcode jumps over the bordering wall, we came across this lovely building in the shadow of the impressive Marr Hall. The drive up to it is quite special and the restuarant itself is beautiful inside.Staff were welcoming, attentive and friendly although the waiter talked us through the range of bo'led beers (i.e. the word bottle with no t's) and the like! Not what you want to hear a waiter say in such nice surroundings. Very helpful though.Plenty of space and pleasant surroundings. They could have squeezed more tables in but it is so much better with the feeling of space around. We were last to leave but didn't feel pushed out the door.Food was good, not outstanding but reasonably priced.We will definitely be back and would recommend Il Posto.

cold uninviting entrance with a fusty smell,no Italian smells at all! ordered minestrone soup,it was a ladle full of diced carrot and turnip luke warm,that you buy prepacked! I sent it back and the chef didn't even come out to ask why! then the pasta was bland, don't think the chefs have heard of garlic or olive oil as none was to be seen! this restaurant masquerades as Italian, are they having a laugh?as another reader says this is not even in Mar Hall,the only reason we went.

In the grounds of Mar Hall so went here on an overnight stay at the hotel. Beautiful meal, best steak I've had in a long time. Attentive cheery staff. Good atmosphere.

Went here last Sunday with my wife and Daughter at 3:00pm so it was fairly quiet. We ordered our food which took 45 minutes to arrive and it was dreadful. My wife had Lasagna which was bland, my Daughter had Salmon in white wine which was just butter and I had chilly prawns in pasta which looked like a Farmfoods frozen dinner. They cant cook and it will drag Mar Hall down. I have had a chat to others who have been and they have all said the same. Seriusly dont waste your money its really bad.

My Husband had booked Il Posto for Valentines Day. We have eaten in the restaurant on several occasions and have always had a nice meal. We could only get a table for 5pm and it was explained to us that we had to vacate our table by 7 which was more than enough time. We arrived and the restaurant was empty. We were shown to our table. The special Valentines Menu, 3 Courses for £28 per person, was on the table and it was explained to us that a glass of Prosecco was included. I don't drink Prosecco and asked if I could change it for a glass of Rose. The drinks arrived and my Rose was a thimble size!!!! We placed our orders of soup to start, Gnocchi for me, as I am Veggie, Chicken for my Husband and we decided to wait and see how full we were before we placed our desert order. Once we had placed our order I noticed that the restaurant was getting fuller and that the staff were handing out the Al a Carte menu as well as the Valentines Menu, we were only offered the one menu. Our soup arrived and it was lovely and hit the right spot. Next was the main courses, my Husbands plate was massive with two bits of chicken and roast potatoes with peas and some kind of ham. My plate on the other hand was the same size as the soup bowl and on first impressions hardly anything in it!!! The room was dimly lit to give it that "romantic feeling" so I couldn't really see what was in the bowl. I started eating it and thought mmmm that's funny all I can see is the broccoli and cream sauce and NO GNOCCHI. What had happened was that the gnocchi had turned to mashed potato because it had been that over cooked!!! There was also bits of red onion in it that weren't even cooked, it was as if the chef had decided at the last minute to add them. I took a couple of bits of it to try but couldn't eat it. My husband said his looked a lot better than it tasted. I waited to see if any of the waitresses would come and ask us if everything was ok, but none did and I had to signal to the waitress who was in charge of the restaurant that night that I needed to speak with her. I explained about my dish and she said that the way it was meant to be. I said that I cooked gnocchi all the time at home and that there was no way it was meant to be like that and that she should go and speak to the chef about it. She did and came back and said that chef said I was right that it had been over cooked and he wouldn't make that mistake again during the night......not much good for me was it as my Husband had finished his dinner and I hadn't even had anything to eat. The waitress did ask if she could get me anything but I said to her I'm out for VALENTINES, my Husband has eaten his dinner and I wasn't going to sit there and eat after he had eaten. She knew I wasn't very happy. We ordered desert which was ok not great just ok. When the bill came the waitress said she had taken £14 off for my main course but given what I actually had it was still too much. The Valentines Menu was totally over priced for what it was and when we actually checked the Al a Carte menu the other guest were being offered what we had would have cost a lot less than what we paid. Overall we were very disappointed in our night which is a shame because we have had really nice meals here before.

Arrived thinking the restaurant was in the Mar Hall only to discover its actually in a small building near the car park. The neon sign saying 'open' makes it look a bit cheap.Staff very attentive but I was disappointed when told that the drinks were either a small wine or half pint, that's wasn't clarified in the deal.Yes the food was good, but there is no way if you picked the most expensive things on the set menu that it would add up to £43.

A group of us went in for a work lunch and we were waiting a considerable amount of time for the food to come out. We were waiting for one hour 10 mins for the mains. The food was tasty but I had ordered baked salmon with a lemon, parsley and white wine sauce but what I got was fried salmon, and the only sauce was butter. We complained and the waitress gave us 20% off the bill but I will probably go elsewhere in Bishopton next time.

Called to book the excellent 5pm deal- 2 courses and wine for 2- and due to my tardiness, all slots up to the expiry of the deal were taken. The staff were fabulously flexible and agreed. Time slot outside the agreed window. On arrival. The staff were very accommodating, friendly and attentive without being intrusive and the food was first class. Will be back soon

Went along to the restaurant to celebrate my in-laws anniversary, as part of a party of seven. The restaurant is in an lovely setting within the grounds of the Mar Hotel, sited near to the river (Clyde) and looking over at the Kilpatrick hills. There is ample parking immediately outside and adjacent to Il Posto.The restaurant is small, relatively speaking, with soft lighting and only a little background music which made for a lovely relaxing atmosphere. the waiting staff were very friendly and attentive.We had a centrally placed round table with comfortable chairs with arm rests. I had checked the menu online before we went along and knew we would all find something to meet our tastes and so it turned out. I can recommend the meatballs n spaghetti, the roast chicken and the mixed Italian meats (starter). The waitresses kept us well watered and the wines and beers were fine. (they had bottled beers and Tennents Lager - keeps us West of Scotland types happy. )My only minor gripe was the wait between our starters and the main course but that might just have been a matter of timing and kitchen staff. It certainly didn't spoil things. Our night, which on average amounted to a starter and main course, a couple of drinks and a coffee averaged out at about £25 per person. It was a Saturday night and the place was about 80% full. I would go back. A lovely evening.

Had the Valentines set menu. Very average & nothing special at all.Cost £56 for 2 people. Ouch!The Prosecco was delicious & staff were lovely.We much preferred the food in the Cristal Restaurant.

Booked a table for 2 on the back of a mailshot from Mar Hall. Was surprised when we arrived to find it was the building within the grounds of Mar Hall (and not therefore Mar Hall) - a building incidentally I always thought was the clubhouse of the golf course at Mar Hall :)Anyway... first impressions count. The building itself is a smart looking, small 'clubhouse' type building within the grounds. They do however seem to be puzzled about how best to present themselves. There is a double glass door on the side - a natural entrance however a sign on these doors directs you to a single entrance door alongside, which instead of taking you into the restaurant takes you into a small lobby, where you are able to see into the kitchen before then entering clumsily into the restaurant through double doors where they've inexplicably located a chiller on the other (restaurant) side, blocking one of the doors (!)It's a bizarre start. I think they've wanted to maximise the floor space and therefore tables - however it's a clumsy entrance for an establishment in such a luxurious place.Restaurant was almost empty when we visited - so it was lacking in any atmosphere. The restaurant itself is nicely finished, and the decor is pleasant so I'll give it the benefit of the doubt and say that when busy I imagine it's quite a nice setting. Food was fine - not spectacular however it was well presented and service was excellent so wouldn't fault it on this. Needs to work out what it's doing - what it's offering. Lovely restaurant however it has an identity crisis. Presumably it's utilised as additional dining option when at Mar Hall however it doesn't fit at the moment with it's dodgy entrance and it's neon sign outside.... I booked believing we were dining at Mar Hall so was a little disappointed, however that's probs my fault for being unaware they had additional dining options. I would however hold it to the same standard as I would to dining within Mar Hall and it's therefore valid to criticise on this basis.

We recently had a return visit to Il Posto and were not disappointed. We were there on a voucher deal and the food was excellent for what we paid. The staff are very efficient and friendly. The only downside is the very cold unattractive entrance and the freezing cold toilets.

A repeat visit and another excellent lunch. Comfortable restaurant, superb staff and delicious food what more could you want.