La Vigna in South Lanarkshire

Google doesn’t have enough stars to truly rate Ristorante La Vigna. My family popped in by chance after an autumn walk at New Lanark, expecting a standard pizza/ pasta Italian that you would find in most small towns, but were very pleasantly surprised. This charming restaurant is easily one of the best finds in Scotland. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by Aldo and the warm, welcoming staff - who are exceptionally gracious and attentive. The restaurant exudes sophistication with its elegant decor, soft lighting, and refined atmosphere of fine dining, but without losing its homey and relaxing feel. We loved how authentic it is, making for a truly special dining experience. The waiters are masters of their trade, attentive without being overly fussy, and magically appear just when you need a sprig of Parmesan - or another drink. And the food - wow! It’s fresh and absolutely delicious. While they don’t have a children’s menu, they were very accommodating and offered to make pasta pomodoro for our fussy kids. Both left with clean plates, which speaks for itself! Every dish is presented exquisitely, and bursts with flavour; whether you're indulging in their steak, enjoying super fresh fish and shellfish (my wife’s family hails from the Hebridean islands and set the gold standard for fish critiques), or savouring one of their delightful desserts, wheeled to your table on a cart for you to choose from. Ristorante La Vigna is a fantastic spot for anyone seeking an exceptional dining experience. We can’t recommend it enough! (I don’t normally photograph food, but did on this occasion)

My husband and I had our 17th wedding anniversary lunch here today, the starters were amazing. The main course not as good. The service was good but while the server was topping up other people drinks, he never bothered to ask if we would like another drink, I had to ask him and the restaurant wasn’t busy at the time. I would go back again and try some more dishes before I make a final decision.

Today I took myself out for lunch to La Vigna. It was my first visit and I felt as though I was in Italy because it was so fantastic. From the minute I walked through the door I felt welcome. Not only was the service exceptional, but also the food. I can't wait to eat their again.

Excellent service and food. Go there frequently. Always very hospitable with great food. Service and food as good as always.

Traditional Italian food, superb service, tasty food, quite expensive though.A hidden gem in Lanark. Nice wine. Food all properly cooked fresh.

During our week in Scotland we'd had very few good dinners, and so on a rainy Sunday night in New Lanark we were not optimistic, as we had very few options. However, as soon as walked into La Vigna we noticed the expensive decor, the white linen tablecloths, and the linen napkins. The staff were impressive: all men of a certain age (no daft teenagers) and the service was impeccable. We were so impressed that we booked for the next night. Well recommended.

The food was absolutely first class & service was excellent! Italian fine dining at its best!

Great atmosphere - classic Italian fare made with care and served with grace

Thursday 08 August 2024. Since our most recent visit on Saturday 29 June 2024, La Vigna has become our default venue and lunch today proved to be another winner. Compliments to the kitchen and front of house staff for great food and exceptional service. For a taste tingling experience, enjoy the Carpaccio di Manzo to start and follow with a super savoury Saltimbocca. Finish with an outstanding selection of Italian cheeses or generous classic Italian dessert. Try the a smooth Grappa with your coffee and enjoy an even more relaxing authentic Italian experience - you'll return for more.

My husband & I celebrated our 69th wedding anniversary here on Saturday night, we would highly recommend this restaurant, the food was delicious & the service was 5 star

Food is 5⭐ true authentic Italian food brilliant service and atmosphere.

Came here when England were playing Netherlands in 2024 Euros, we were the only people hence only 4 for atmosphere, but this is a fantastic place! Wonderful food. Pasquale is so hospitable!

Amazing place to go for dinner. The staff are amazing and the food is just as good. Great attention to detail and can’t fault the care taken.

Not many Italian restaurants left like this in Scotland old world charm with white tablecloths fantastic food and service book you won't be disappointed

Fabulous meal service and drinks and lovely surroundings excellent menu and wine list just love it. lovely aperitif to start off the night as well.

A little bit of Italy in Lanark. A true Italian restaurant. The Italian staff could not be more professional. Timeless atmosphere I will be back .

A lovely quiet restaurant very well run, spotless linen & glass ware. Attention to detail was superb, making you the centre of their attention. I had 3 courses from their Al a carte menu, all were cooked to perfection. I really could not fault our experience, and would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion with a lovely meal.

This is an excellent restaurant. The atmosphere, service and food is 5 star. My advice, book a table and enjoy the whole experience, you will not be disappointed.

Fine dining at its best. Impeccable service. Freshly sourced local produce and excellent wine list.

Four of us enjoyed another charming dinner on 28 February 2024 at La Vigna. The friendly welcome, high quality food and attentive service encourages us to return for truly authentic Italian cooking in the heart of Lanarkshire.

Only place in town to get a table, every outher restaurant fully booked, however the food was fab service was great, place was clean and prices reasonable.

Top food, Staff amazing, very small place book early.

Visited on hogmany for a meal with a friend before going out. Thoroughly enjoyed it ravioli was the best I’ve tasted. Service is excellent staff are so nice and the decor is lovely. A hidden gem in Lanark will absolutley be back.

Just home from our 1st visit. Can't wait to return. Best food I've tasted in a long time. The mushroom pastry basket starter was so full of flavour, the smell as it reached the table was amazing. Hubby enjoyed the pate starter, and the chutney was superb. Both Fillet Steaks were cooked to perfection. I could have sat all night sampling the desserts. Unfortunately I only had room for 1, the creme brulee, did not disappoint. Both gentlemen waiters were very attentive and their recommendation of the house rose was spot on. We can't wait until our next visit. Enjoy your week off & we look forward to returning very soon.

Had an amazing lunch for my wife & I for our anniversary. Excellent food, well presented and caring service.

Another excellent lunch today (12/12/23) at La Vigna. A truly hidden gem here in Lanark, providing the highest standard of cooking and service in the area.

Wonderful restaurant, welcoming,great menu. This was our first visit and was a great eating experience. The food was truly first class. We certainly hope to return.

I last ate as well as this in Bologna, wonderful Italian food with perfectly judged ingredients expertly cooked. Our waiter was lovely and it is a splendid place to dine.

Had a wonderful dinner here on 18 September and an equally excellent lunch today. Warm welcome, attentive staff, intimate surroundings, great food. Who could ask for more ?.

Wow this is proper Italian food. They do things like buckwheat pasta and osso bucco that you rarely see in the uk. I had chicken with lemon and roast veg, and very beautifully done side veg. Delicious! I’m gluten free but this didn’t phase the charming waiter, and there are various gf and veg things on the menu. The venue looks very ordinary from the outside, but do go in for beautiful decor, food, drink and service.

Absolutely great experience! Turned up late due to public transport. No drama, then had the best dining ever. Just a great place with great service.

An absolute amazing find. This little Italian restaurant in lanark has the most amazing food and amazing service too. Definitely can't wait to go back to try more amazing dishes. Thank you

Surprisingly good seafood! We have had oyster and baby squid for starter then clams spaghetti and roast turbot for main, all very good and fresh. Love my dessert too. Love the menu very good sections of Italian food, too many food in the menu I want to try. Can see why this place is not busy think most people just like a boring menu...but I will definitely be back again soon.

Travelling through stopped overnight to visit New Lanark. Booked here because of good reviews. It did not disappoint. Both food and service were excellent. Decor and ambiance also great despite being quiet possibly because of the heat wave. We had a really lovely evening. Better than many places we have eaten in in Italy.

Disappointed with food. Fillet steak salty and texture not to our taste. Expensive for what it is.

What an amazing meal with our 2 Dads who visiting us for the weekend. We have just recently moved to the area in the past year but this is probably the best Italian meal we have ever had. From the service on arrival to the attention to detail between courses and of course the food was spectacular.

Celebrated my sons 30th birthday here in December 22. 6 of us enjoyed a superb meal in a relaxed and and warm atmosphere. From pre meal drinks through to after meal coffee it was excellent; the entire evening could not have been better. Great food, selection of wines and attentive, without being overbearing, service. Can’t wait to go back soon.

This is without question the finest fine dining Italian restaurant north of Florence! It is seriously special! The food, the wine, the service are all 6 star. I love dining here.

What an incredible find!!! Without a doubt the best meal we’ve had in the UK. Really generous portions, beautiful wine and fantastic service. Highly recommend the beef carpaccio, scallops with black pudding, saffron risotto with Italian sausages and ricotta gnocchi.

It’s just delicious! Fresh pasta, top service!

Fantastic food, a proper Italian that is not all pasta and pizza. Duck and lamb a favourite along with the scallops on black pudding starter. Portions are generous so you will leave satisfied. Best restaurant in Lanark

First class values throughout. Good food, brilliant service. Go visit you will not be disappointed.

High quality food and service. Nice wine list. Not busy when we visited which is a shame because it deserves high popularity to keep it in business. Food prepared with great care and friendly attentive staff. A highlight of our dining in Britain.

Food is delicious and great service! We had a great lunch!

Stopped in on our way to our cottages. Food was fantastic

This was a family meal we all loved it staff were excellent great service beautiful food we will go back would highly recommended

If Italian cuisine is your thing as it is mine, then look no further than this absolute gem!! The meal was fantastic and this restaurant actually served quality Grappa!!! WOO HOO!!!

Visiting our son working in Lanark this weekend and to celebrate his birthday , I checked trip advisor for where to eat and we chose this Italian restaurant. We had travelled from Lancashire and hence didn’t know Lanack. Wow. What a find. It was such a magical, relaxing and exquisite experience. I personally find it difficult to truly relax in public, but everything about this restaurant was designed for our well being, the quality of food , ambience of the surroundings and attentive staff. What a wonderful and memorable experience . Thank you x

So disappointed by this place . The beef fillet was supposed to be cooked medium but was over cooked and dry . I could not get my knife through it readily or chew it . Although supposedly in a creamy sauce it was served in a red wine gravy with peppercorns which was not a pleasant mix . The pate starter was also dry . The staff were attentive but the food was sub par. When with a group it’s impossible to raise concerns.

Had the festive evening menu here in December, the food was delicious and the service excellent as always. So nice to see "old fashioned" service and standards.

A must visit. Delicious food and old school service.

Fabulous dinner Christmas eve. Just perfect.

Great food and excellent service.

We were treated to dinner for my husband's birthday by friends. We arrived without a booking and were warmly greeted by the restaurant owner. He gave us a beautiful table for four. It was a large circular table with plenty of room for the four of us. It had a linen cloth, napkins, fresh flowers and a table lantern on it. Whilst we looked at the menu and wine list. We were brought an amuse bouche of delicious pate . There was warm Italian bread and bread sticks placed on the table to go with it Our starters were, scallops and Stornoway black pudding, squid ink ravioli and a broth with gnocchi. The scallops were perfectly cooked on point the ravioli and soup packed with flavour. We had risotto, All the main courses were delicious and beautifully presented. Our friends had sumptuous banoffee pie for dessert and we had Scillian Cannoli which was wonderful. The main courses came with crip roundels of salad in vinaigrette full of flavour and colour. Our coffee was excellent. During the meal we were served by Aldo and Pasquale who were professional whilst being warm. The restaurant atmosphere is one where they make customers feel very special. It is a family run business due to celebrate its 40th anniversary next year. The focus seems to be traditional Italian fine dining in an elegant setting. The couple next to us had moved to Lanark 6 months earlier and it was their second visit. We are bringing my mum for lunch next month. She was a pâtissier in a 5 star hotel and has really exacting standards which La Vigna will meet. La Vigna is a real gem in Lanark's crown. Something really special.

1. The food was delicious and well presented - attentively served. 2. However, the child's plate contained spices, which are not really appropriate for children's dishes. 3.Our table location next to the kitchen was cramped with not a lot of good ambience. 4. The aroma of cigarette smoke coming from the kitchen where the Maitre D' was smoking was unacceptable for a no-smoking restaurant. 5. Overall we enjoyed our meal and would return - in a non smoking environment . . .

First class We’re guests for dinner on Sunday evening the 15th October and was most impressed. The service was very good and the layers of flavour in each course were amazing. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening and would highly recommend this restaurant.

Fabulous food and very attentive service. A special restaurant well worth a visit, book in advance to avoid disappointment.

An absolute hidden gem food was amazing staff friendly and attentive an overall wonderful experience highly recommended x

Fabulous food excellent friendly service.

I can't speak highly enough of La Vigna. From the moment you walk in until you leave you're treated like royalty. The food is absolutely delicious and the staff are so attentive. We decided to have a seat in the lounge part of the restaurant before going to our table. We were provided with a small platter to eat while choosing our meal which was a nice touch. Once our starters were ready, we were taken through to the restaurant and our food was served. Overall, a brilliant experience and a top notch restaurant.

Service best I've seen in dining out and food even better, definitely be back for another visit.

A wonderful return trip here to celebrate my wife's Birthday. We are regular diners at La Vigna and no better place to do it. Spoilt for choice between the Summer Seasonal Menu (£26.95 - £29.95 - 3 x Courses) or the A la Carte Menu .. The food was delicious & the service, was simply top class. A very relaxed afternoon in elegant surroundings. Without a doubt, It is our top Italian restaurant outside of Italy. For any occasion, it is ideal and will continue to create wonderful memories

A traditional Italian restaurant with a lovely broad range of well made food. It's delicious and nicely presented. Our waiter Aldo was lovely, friendly and helped with our wine selection. We looked back and it's been 30 years since we were here, that's pretty shocking for relatively local customers but based on this experience we'll be back very soon.

Quaint traditional Italian restaurant. Authentic food and staff. Service was friendly and food was great

What a gem! As soon as you walk through the door there is a genuine, warm welcome. You are made to feel special. The attention to detail is first class, from taking your food and wine order, to being shown to your table. Everything is thought about. The food is outstanding and the wine selection is vast. I can't thank the staff and chef enough for making the last evening of a fantastic Scottish road trip very special. Please go out of your way to visit La Vigna, you will not be disappointed! Jo and Steve - Sheffield

The most amazing Italian meal we have had outside of Italy, just brilliant. Service was of the highest quality, food and wine varied but always excellent. We went back for a second night,tried different dishes and they were just as excellent

Stunning did not expect anything less always amazing

A wonderful return trip here to celebrate a significant birthday & retirement. We couldn’t have picked any better place to do it. The food was delicious & the service was top class. A very relaxed evening in elegant surroundings. It is our top Italian restaurant outside of Italy. For a special occasion it is ideal and will create wonderful memories.

Greate food, and service. Proper Italian

Outrageously delicious. Service was wonderful, and the food was incredible. Strongly recommend.

Amazing food, classy clean restaurant, welcoming staff. Only thing i would say is would be lovely to hear italian music keeping with the style of restaurant.

We make special trips to Lanark just to eat here! It is like stepping back in time. The Service is second to non, every whim attended to without being intrusive.And the food is second to non!

Lovely restaurant great staff amazing food only thing i would say is play italian music would be great to give the full italian restaurant experience.

If you want a great dinning experience in Lanark La Vigna is the place for you.

Food was absolutely shocking especially the price aswell and the manager was not helpful and never cared about his customers I got a fillet steak apparently but tasted like two canned chewy burgers with 6 chips absolutely joke and charged 26.80 and was still absolutely starving would recommend people to go to China chef got a fried rice and curry sauce after this meal and it filled me up compared to this place and only paid £4 honestly absolute rip off

We ate here for Saturday lunch. Was totally amazing. Husband had Dover sole and I had veal escalopes, really really wonderful x can’t thank all the staff enough for such a lovely lunch x

Phenomenal and authentic Italian food. Each dish is its own masterpiece. All the staff are truly attentive and very, very patient and passionate about their work. Thank you for making us feel so welcome in your little Italian haven!

Nice restaurant ,great service, lovely food. Some choices on menu were small for a main course.

Lovely will be back.very authentic. Waiters fantastic. Many thanks.

Visited for lunch today celebrating a friend’s 80th birthday. As always, this restaurant is, for me, so special. The ambiance is warm and welcoming and the staff have just ‘got it right’. The waiter (Aldo) was extremely pleasant and attentive without being intrusive. The food...

We've eaten here twice and both times the food and service has been absolutely faultless. The menu showcases some great local produce, cooked beautifully in true Italian style. There's no Hawaiian pizza or spaghetti carbonara on this menu - it's all authentic Italian dishes, generously portioned and excellently served. Real Italian cooking. The house wine was a superb option by the glass, and the homemade desserts a real treat. We enjoyed talking with our friendly waiter who made us feel incredibly welcome. I would recommend La Vigna to anyone looking for a relaxed, authentic and delicious Italian meal.

Went here for dinner as part of my 50th birthday celebrations.. cannot fault anything about this restaurant. Food was outstandingly good. Superb prawn dish. Confit of duck was delicious as we're both our main dishes. Will be returning. I just need to find another excuse to return but I think that will be easily done.

Me and my partner was there 29/1/22 As we entered you could see the tables were to close together were you could here others conversation,then there were bread already put out on tables not covers up and no one was at restaurant apart from us...

What an amazing evening! The food was outstanding, the ambience was perfect and I cannot fault the service - our waiter was gracious, attentive and had such a pleasant manner! Highly recommend!

Fantastic place on the food and service front.

Love this restaurant, food delicious, always well looked after by the staff, can't ask for anything else.

The best restaurant in lanark, always fantastic food and service here. The food is high quality and always cooked to perfection. Can’t wait to dine here soon in the new year

Amazing food and exceptional attention. Always a pleasant experience, to us it's the best restaurant in the area. Really recommended.

From the moment we arrived we were treated like royalty. The sevice was impeccable and the decor was so comforting. The food was absolutely delicious. Could not fault this restaurant.

Superb lunch. Terrific service and value for money

What a little gem. Beautiful food. Great service. Nice atmosphere. Loved it.

Absolutely faultless. Food quality, presentation and portion size was perfect. As was the ambiance and service. We were a party of 8 and our meal simply couldn't have been any better. Brilliant!

First time together with all family members since lockdown. We were at La Vignas for Sunday Lunch as a very belated Diamond Wedding celebration for our parents. Great food and excellent service. Autumn menu had a lot if mushroom dishes which the restaurant were happy to change for a la carte dishes for those who don't like mushrooms. Thanks for a great lunch.

Perfect in every way. An absolute gem of a restaurant. We had a wonderful evening celebrating our wedding anniversary. From the moment we entered the quality of service was outstanding. Coats taken on entry, drinks offered immediately, fresh bread served with butter in a tiny...

Cannot understand how this restaurant has such good reviews…maybe the normal clientele enjoy 70s dessert trollies, dated restaurant and bland food? I recently went for a family meal at La Vigna, grandparents and older auntie “loved” dinner, the rest of us (<40) found the restaurant...

Went today the 28 Sept for lunch with my good friend ,food was fabulous as was the service .

Excellent food and service, a great experience, we will definitely repeat! Grazie!! 😀

Starting this review saying what a lovely meal, service and atmosphere. BUT… halfway through my veal escalope I noticed a SNAIL creeping along the edge of my plate (from the parsley or flower?)… I was very reasonable with the staff and we continued our evening...

My wife and I had a wonderful meal here last night, we had been looking for a nice restaurant as we had a function in the town. I had Scallops with Black Pudding to start and Veal for my main. My wife had a very nice Sirloin Steak. We would highly recommend this restaurant !!

What a delightful meal. Superb food, beautifully presented. Low key, professional service. Top class.