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We arrived a little late to this restaurant but they happily allowed us to be seated and serve us food. A wide choice and food served which was delicious and hot. Staff were particularly friendly and chatted away to us about local places to visit even taking the time to write them down for us. Would def recommend.

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clarepicky . 2019-08-23

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After exploring (and rejecting) a couple other nearby Italian restaurants, we climbed the stairs to Primo Piano and found a nice respite. No booming bass or loud background, only a neatly spread out space with people casually conversing and enjoy the place’s delights. Reasonable array of well priced wines. The food was good. We were served by a total of probably six wait staff but every one was nice, helpful and in sync. If we didn’t live across an ocean, we’d be back with friends soon.

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735dank . 2019-08-11

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Booked here for a Saturday night meal and were not dissapointed, lovely, well presented food and although I unusually had three courses I didn't feel overfaced but extremely well satisfied. Every course was delicious and my daughter (9) had something form the adult menu rather than the childrens and loved every bite. Nice setting and as a family we were very well looked after, would recommend to anyone. Pleasant surroundings and not too formal.

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andrewsL4654AM . 2019-07-31

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Beautiful venue - beautiful food. Slightly noisy due to high ceilings and open space but nothing. Catered for a very large group with ease. Relaxed atmosphere. Look forward to going again.

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Debbie K . 2019-07-27

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It goes without saying that the food was tremendous, but the icing on the cake for our fortnight holiday that wrapped up in the care of the Primo Piano was nothing less than spectacular. The service was that of service reserved for family. The care was evident in the cooking, as all dishes are served with careful attention and a passion for excellence. My next Holiday to Scotland begins with a trip to the Primo Piano!!

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5rustye . 2019-07-05

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I visited with a friend as we were having a rare night off Mummy duties. I haven't visited the restaurant for a number of years since date nights before my daughter was born. It was even better than I remembered! I started with calamari which was cooked to perfection. My friend and I both had fillet steaks which were top notch - melted in the mouth. The waitress then twisted my arm (!) and I had tiramisu to finish. All was delicious. The atmosphere was great and we enjoyed a good old blether. Thank you to the lovely staff for looking after us!

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984janh . 2019-06-01

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I will start with the one downside, the restaurant is on the 1st floor serviced by two flights of stairs so wheelchair bound would find it difficult to access which is a pity as this was a gem of a find. The restaurant was very clean and the food delicious, the staff were very friendly. We arrived at opening time on our 1st night and were accommodated and enjoyed it so much we booked for our 2nd night. We will definitely be back when next in Scotland.

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725john . 2019-05-13

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Visited on Friday night with my wife and kids. Food was really good shame the service was really bad. Waitresses standing talking while we had empty plates on table.

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jamesgV373ST . 2019-04-09

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Took my my wife and 3 kids out for a meal on Friday night. 4th time lucky with this restaurant tried to book a few times but they have always fully booked. We had a table booked, but when we arrived they asked our name and how many was in our party then found us a table. Was abit strange. Our table was In front or the large bar. That was fully staffed with at least to bar staff at all times and 3 waitresses standing talking. So I found it extremely frustrating that when me and my wife had empty wine glasses for 10mins without anyone asking if we wanted another drink. It was only after I asked a passing waiter for another that we became noticed. Nobody checked if our starters were ok lickly they were fine. After that things seemed to improve greatly service wise mains arrived and we were asked twice if everything was ok. They were really nice and cooked well. There should never be 5 members staff standing talking at bar when customers have empty glasses and plates on table especially when were sitting 3foot away. Don't think I would return. Dumfries is really short on good places to eat here you have good food with bad service with double the staff of some of the busiest place in town.

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. 2019-04-05

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Visited here on Saturday evening 30th March. Visiting a friend who stays in Dumfries. What a great restaurant. I was impressed with the staff. All are young people (who usually get bad stick from some people) one wad nicer than the other. Very relaxed atmosphere. Ordered fish and it took a bit longer to cook. Waiter came over to apologise but to be honest we were that busy chatting we didn't notice the time. Both our meals were fantastic. Cooked to perfection as were the vegetables. Good selection of drinks. In all we had a very good ecperience. When I'm next in Dumfries I hope to visit. Was really taken how lovely the staff were. Also compliments to the Chef.

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renfrew01 . 2019-04-01

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The food was remarkable and the atmosphere was the best I have ever been in. Owner Carlo was a terrific host and made sure we were accommodated superbly! Will come again if I have the chance!

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Johndoj . 2019-03-14

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Food was great. Calamari for starter and steak for main with bannoffee tart for pudding. Only criticism is that bananas were a bit hard in the bannoffee. Everything else was great including the service.

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Alan C . 2019-03-13

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This place is great but very PRICEY. It’s always full of life. The food is very good. The pasta is brilliant too.

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Bibcay . 2019-01-30

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Came last January for pre le haggis meal for 16. So booked a year ago for this visit totally disappointed won’t book again. Staff opened wine put in a carafe put in the microwave as it was cold. It was served steaming who does that. When we complained girl topped up carafe with cold wine. No vegetarian pie left given alternative that was microwaved and therefore pastry was soggy. 16 meals with 3 bowls of chips but only 2 of vegetables. I do know it was a busy night but we all choose from burns night fixed menu. Disappointed.

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F5723ZHdavidw . 2019-01-27

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We booked a table for 4 last Saturday night a special birthday treat for my mum and for their 56th wedding anniversary. The restaurant was very busy with two large parties of 16-18 people it was also very noisy. My parents ordered a starter off the special menu which was £10 but when it came it was tiny and looked lost on the plate, smallest starter I’ve ever seen. A very thin round of black pudding with 3 tiny scallops on top, not worth the money. Three of us ordered steaks all medium cooked. When they came 1 was medium, 1 was more well done, and 1 was rare and all 3 were just lukewarm, so disappointing. The chips and veg were just cold we complained and they were taken away to be reheated but took a while to come back to the table. The rare steak was replaced and a new one cooked which also took a long time to return. We had to eat our steaks as they were not hot without the accompaniments. My poor dad by the time he got his steak we were finished. We did complain that all the food was not very hot.

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Fiona M . 2019-01-25

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We booked at 6 for a pre theatre dinner and took the £17 for 2 courses menu, loads of choice . The mushroom bruschetta starter was massive but hubby managed it !! The mains Pork for him and Stuffed mushrooms for me were really good , flavoursome and decent chips ! Coffees afterwards with a little piece of tablet .

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Syl-yorkshire . 2019-01-20

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Xmas lunch menu at £30 a head. Was very disappointing. The starter was okay but small portion. Roast beef for main course and the beef was tough and processed. I would doubt this was cooked and sliced on site. Hardly any veg provided. The two small roast potatoes were nice! Went for trifle for dessert and it cause much laughter at the table. It was a plate of cream with a couple of lumps and underneath this there was a tinned peach slice and a small piece of sponge. Tinned custard. It was a party of 20+ and from what I heard everyone agreed it was extremely poor food, overpriced and also chilly in the room. I have visited the restaurant several times in the past and it was good but not visited for over a year. This was their chance to sell themselves for new or repeat customers, I won't be back.

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Iain T . 2018-12-17

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Beautiful, fresh cooking from Primo Piano. The food is always well presented and great value for money. A lovely atmosphere with attentive staff.

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Wanderer816383 . 2018-11-25

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Went to a charity lunch here, great food and very friendly staff. Would definitely recommend, and I will be back

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Lorraine M . 2018-11-22

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I came with my husband on Saturday night, what a great atmosphere ! The food was fantastic! I’m so impressed by the service that was given, I felt very attended to and when going to pay the bill, the girl behind the till was so humble and we had a great rapport and chat. Primo piano I will definitely be back, you make me feel so at home. Such a warm friendly environment !!

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kirstygreen222 . 2018-10-07

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We appeared on the off chance with 8 people on a saturday at tea time and they were very accommodating and fixed us up very friendly staff lovely meal and reasonably priced we will all return thank you....and the fudge on leaving was delicious

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hogie1888 . 2018-10-04

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Visited on Saturday night with friends . Been here on numerous occasions but a little disappointed tonight not its usual standard . Calamari and chicken could have been warmer . Shame

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263396 . 2018-08-06

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Thanks all for a fun and entertaining dinner on such a warm evening 😉. Great restaurant. My husband said the muscles were delicious and the special pizza was huge.

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Skydog456 . 2018-06-29

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I went for a meal on Friday night, place was packed (it created nice atmosphere to start with, but table of 20 created way too much noise at the end of the meal - got a bit annoying!).

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Weronika M . 2018-06-18

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I love atmosphere but the popularity of Primo means that it attracts large parties on Friday and Saturday nights. The noise level becomes unbearable and it is impossible to talk or be heard.

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eyespyGlasgow . 2018-04-18

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Six of us (3 couples) dined on Saturday night, even through there were two very large parties the staff were still able to cope fantastically. Everyone's steak was cooked perfectly, could not ask for better thank you.

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Dave H . 2018-04-09

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The decor was lovely and there was a great atmosphere as the restaurant became busy for dinner time. We ate from the 'Prezzo' menu - a great deal with two courses for £10. I was able to get bruschetta and a pizza, both gluten free which was a huge treat as being gluten free can often limit my choice. The staff were very helpful and friendly - I would definitely return!

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julierose503 . 2018-04-02

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Primo Piano was not difficult to find on Queensberry Street. Follow your nose and you will find it; the smells alone convinced me and the group that I was with that we are at the right place. The decor was clean, very homey, but not frilly in the least. Comfortable, I would say, a wonderful melding of Italy and Scotland.

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Jason P . 2018-03-26

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Had a wonderful time with my group of friends. All the food was to die for and the decor was delightful!

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Bay V . 2018-03-16

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I ate here as a group of 6 and we all had something off the 2 courses for £16 which was really good value, food was amazing and everyone enjoyed their food and the night, it’s a lovely ambience but we did need our phone torch to read the menu

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Northernlass13 . 2018-03-03

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Very busy restaurant, but very good quick service. Plenty of choice of lovely Italian dishes and very reasonable. We were also given complimentary drinks to finish our meal.

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clarkchris2 . 2018-02-27

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First time I've been to this restaurant and I'll certainly go again. The food was excellent as was the wine which was recommended by the owner. It's a nice open restaurant and there was a lovely atmosphere. I'd recommend a visit as you'll not be...

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Marko Z . 2018-02-18

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On Thursday night I had my first ever visit to Primo Piano, and to be honest I wish I had gone much sooner! My friends & I had the 2 courses for £10 offer and whilst it's a limited choice, the restaurant are so accommodating...

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Debbie K . 2018-02-03

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Had a delicious meal here with friends at the weekend! The Filet steak with king prawns and garlic was very tasty and went down well with the Amarone red wine. Great food and service. Clean plates all road.

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Kim G . 2018-01-28

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Looked through trip advisor and gave this restaurant a chance plenty of good reviews and a few not so encouraging...

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rab1974 . 2018-01-22

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My husband and myself went to this restaurant on Saturday 13th of January, we booked a table through their Facebook...

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Annmarie B . 2018-01-22

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Booked for 8pm served at 9 .didnt have starter I first ask for.my wife had funghi bruschetta we both thought...

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Lindsay J . 2018-01-13

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This is a nice spot upstairs but the issue is if you order steak with chips they are clearly frozen and the veg also , sometimes they put roast potato in the mix as well , frozen I would say , need to up the quality really

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kevin320 . 2017-12-09

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In my 50 years on the planet I can honestly say this is the biggest culinary non event ever , it started with a chair which was an injury claim waiting to happen . The starter was mass produced oatcakes accompanying mass produced pate Castle McClellan but I maybe wrong and a spoonful of onion chutney . Way too much pate for the 3 oatcakes . The main course was supposed to be braised italian beef , well it had a distinctly sour almost fermented flavour about It and the root veg consisted a roughly chopped carrot . I was asked by the waitress if there was an issue , which I informed her of to no response from the management. It was hoped that dessert could have saved the meal I got see a menu but its now 23.15 and I have been home for 30mins and the order is still waiting to be taken . Having among my qualifications CGLI 706/1,2,3, 707 1,2 I speak from professional standpoint .Waiting staff were poorly trained and lacked experience . I think they need to take them round to Bruno's in Balmoral Rd to see how it should be done .

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iainrenicks . 2017-12-07

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Christmas menu was delicious. The staff could not have been more attentive - a great venue for a fun night out. I would have liked a better selection of vegetables - but the service was speedy and the food was all of a high standard - very nicely presented and good quality.

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Lochmerlin . 2017-12-02

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Booked online and it was fine. Food as always was delicious - the liver was melt in the mouth wonderful. Too much though so took half of it back home in a doggy bag. But the noise.....it really is difficult to have a conversation when the restaurant is full as it was on Thursday night.

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suegreig . 2017-11-05

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A quick one-night stopover and needed dinner on a Friday night - always a gamble. First few restaurants were booked and we took a gamble on this restaurant. First impressions - the photos do not convey the intimate and pleasant feel to this restaurant. Staff were very friendly and the food was excellent. We skipped starters and went straight for mains - partner says the seafood pasta was amazing with plenty of scallops and so much flavour. The pizzas were also really good (I chose pizza as a safe option, but was disappointed with myself for not being a little more adventurous!). Really good value, especially considering the service and quality of the food. Definitely recommended.

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ambientK . 2017-11-04

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Steep stairs up to the restaurant could have made access difficult and there is no parking outside. This was a birthday treat and we had booked by e mail and had received an acknowledgement but when we arrived we weren't expected. The restaurant is noisy and it was difficult to hold a conversation across the table. There were gluten free options marked on the menu and other things could be adapted. The big disappointment was that there was only one gf choice for dessert and they were sold out! Main course was excellent although I'm not sure I understand why my bowl of chips were part chips and part roast potatoes!

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Esther S . 2017-10-31

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Booked a table for four by phone two days prior. Looking forward to good food and a catch up chat with friends. On arrival at 6.30 no record of our booking but a table for six offered which meant we sat quite a bit apart. Soon filled up to the point where conversation was impossible without shouting over everyone else so we gave up, rushed the starters and mains and left with our ears ringing and hoarse throats. This sounds like a major moan but the level of noise really spoiled what should have been an enjoyable evening. We've dined here on several occasions so we expected the usual Saturday night buzz but you really couldn't have a conversation. Oh and if flashing lights bother you don't book a table by the windows. We will not return unless Carlo invests in some sound absorbing materials.

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Tony O . 2017-10-29

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Not to be a 'party pooper' , you really need to be in the party mood to enjoy this venue. Though the food is good, portion size and content is a bit confused. The fungi ripieni was more starter size when you discount the lettuce accompaniment. The actual starters are better value.You must be fully mobile to get up the stairs however there is easy parking just opposite. The noise level is quite impressive due to open plan and all hard surfaces. It's a bit like eating in a budgerigar enclosure which is great if you are in the office party mood. Not for those who like to savour their meal, relax and enjoy conversation ( without shouting!)

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Margaret W . 2017-10-29

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Visited Primo Piano for our last dinner of our holidays. Once again steaks were cooked to perfection. Exactly as asked and starters were delicious. Scallops were cooked perfectly. Lovely atmosphere.

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ladyclark8 . 2017-10-21

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Just had a meal with my boyfriend, one of the best meals we’ve ever had! Ambience was great, service was great, food was even better! Such a nice restaurant with good food, didn’t get a chance to say how much I loved it! Pricing is also very very reasonable for the big portions that you get! The waiter/waitresses are very friendly all working just as hard as each other! We will definitely be back.

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Caitlin M . 2017-10-20

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Great as ever. Lovely atmosphere and great food and drink. Picked from 2 course fixed price dinner menu. Paid extra for the steak. It was fab. Was a tad disappointed in my pate. It was lovely but not enough of it. Couple of peronis washed it down perfectly.

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Dickocj1965 . 2017-09-28

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Another fantastic meal here tonight. Seated and served very promptly. Excellent service all round and always very welcoming . Never lets us down

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Carrie C . 2017-09-09

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Really nice little restaurant tucked away in the centre of town, nice ambience caters for solos. couples or groups, good choice of menu very well presented, staff are friendly and polite.

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David C . 2017-09-08

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Looking forward to eating here as there were a couple of menu items I wanted to try.Very busy and quite noisy but once you tune out the other tables its easy to chat, nice dining space.Staff very friendly and sat quickly, ordered the chicken liver pate and wild boar ragu and a veal special and calves liver from main menu.Wine came, then the first apology that the ragu starter was off the menu - reordered the arancini - ten minutes passed then we were informed the veal was also off the menu so reordered a spaghetti marinara.Starters ok but feel overpriced for what they were and so much balsamic dressing made the salads on both plates inedible.Long wait for the main *but* it was very full and we were in no hurry... Marinara had prawns still in shells and the heat of the sauce made it very difficult to de-shell them without burnt fingers, also had intestine/bloodline in, not a crime but not appealing to all diners but overall was well received, however the liver (my favourite dish) was ordered pink in the middle and came out grey and in overcooked thin slivers, sent the plate back and requested that the chef be asked to cut the liver thicker to allow for the pink center and although it came back quickly the liver still had no colour and was now more raw and still in little pieces, left the majority and ate the chips and veg... sad...Had a message back from the kitchen to request that I specify how it should be cooked if I return, which to be fair - I can't have been any clearer to the waitress but maybe the message was lost in translation. However I always like to give venues a couple of tries so will be back - need to get some more mature staff to handle any complaints however as the poor lass that cleared didn't seem to have the experience to deal with a genuine complaint, maybe on a quieter night the chef would come out... who knows???Jury's out on this one for me...

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Iain B . 2017-09-03

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For excellent Italian food prepared with local ingredients, take the stairs up to the level above the ground (the primo piano in Italian). My pasta was just slightly underdone, but that's better than overdone, and the sauce was exactly the right taste and consistency.

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Carolyn B . 2017-08-25

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Visited last night again with my sister's and a friend . As always the food was wonderful all cooked with fresh ingredients and vegetables .The fish was superb everyone enjoyed their meal . Service was excellent and reasonably priced . Thankyou again Clare Carlo and staff . Can't wait to return

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263396 . 2017-06-11

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Visited here recently because of the good reviews, unfortunately I found the experience disappointing. Meagre portions, and very boring accompaniments. Staff very pleasant and helpful but will not be back.

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corberry . 2017-04-21

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We visited the restaurant for the first time on Easter Saturday being a party of four people.Pleasantly surprised by the ambience of the restaurant and the warm welcome we received immediately on arrival from the excellent staff. There is a good selection of dishes available on both the a la carte menu and also the very good value table d`hote 2 for £16 menu. There also appeared to be a quite good wine menu also. The food arrived hot and well cooked and thoroughly enjoyed by all members of our party and made for a very successful and enjoyable evening.The Primo Piano is open for just 3 evenings each week and well worth a visit. Would definitely recommend booking a table since it is extremely popular and does get very busy. We are already looking to revisit the restaurant in the very near future and would highly recommend to everyone want to experience a very good Italian restaurant serving excellent quality food. You will certainly not be disappointed.

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legend14 . 2017-04-17

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Nice ambience to the place, can be very noisy due to tongue and groove wood on walls and hard floors, however, you tune that out as the evening progresses.only opens Thursday, Friday and Saturday and as a consequence is always busy.The quality of the food is excellent.

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seegee123 . 2017-03-29

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I have been here twice recently and both times have had great service and wonderful food.The first time there was 50 of us and the staff coped extremely well with that amount of people and the food arrived quickly and was the usual high standard.Staff were friendly and put up with the noise of our party. Thanks for a great night. Can certainly can recommend it.

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scoban . 2017-03-26

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Only open Mon-Sat and gets booked up quickly, so reservation recommended. Good value set menu of delicious dishes, however this hasn't changed in a while so it might be good to have some variations. The owner is very welcoming and takes the time to speak to each group.

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ClaireLB12 . 2017-03-18

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First time here but would return. Settled on 2 course for £16 menu which was good value for the money. Lovely bottle of sauvinon Blanc although it was not on the wine list. We had pate and mushroom bruschetta for starters. Not a lot of pate but lovely oatcakes. Sea bass and fillet steaks (£6 supplement) for mains. Sea bass was excellent and fillet steak cooked to perfection. Only gripe was there was not a lot of veg and roast potatoes were far to soft, like mashed potatoes roasted. Good food and excellent value for money. Will go back sometime.

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Ray H . 2017-03-13

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When was the last time you were seated at 1845 in a restuarant and left at 2245 having had great Italian food. Staff are friendly and efficient but you are not rushed and you can sit and chat without being pressured to leave. Starters, main and desert were all excellent. Oh and try the Irish coffee.

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Duncan G . 2017-02-12

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I can't recommend Primo Piano highly enough! I love Italian food it's long been my 'go to' when we're out for dinner: and having done the 'let's try somewhere new' many times in the past we'd exhausted the options and always ended up the same - disappointed. Not with Primo - it's consistently superb, the atmosphere is always relaxed and informal but so welcoming, staff are visible and aware without being over your table every two minutes to see if you're finished or if the food is ok and you can lose hours in the place without feeling pressured or rushed to move on. Clare and Carlo have this place spot on and to be able to enjoy a la carte food without the eye watering bill at the end will have many returning time and time again. In fact - a £16 for 2 courses menu is ALWAYS available no matter what time your booking, and for £6 more you can include the fillet steak in that option - amazing value!

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Rea H . 2017-02-11

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I recently dined here (a party of four) and once again was delighted with the service, the menu, the food and the atmosphere. All the serving staff are young and they are attentive, pleasant and eager to make sure everything is to the diners satisfaction. I would recommend this establishment to locals and visitors alike. You can be assured of a great night!

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John D . 2017-01-25

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What a fabulous experience! There were 6 of us, grandparents, parents and 2 wee ones, for Christmas lunch. The food was sublime from soup to sweets! 2 adults had turkey (just delicious!) and 2 had fillet steak (wonderful, I'm told). The wee ones had a small (?.......not so small!) portion of turkey and trimmings and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. The cost for the wee ones was negligible (in fact my husband asked me were they free) and our whole bill very reasonable. Staff were lovely, so smiley and caring. Well done Primo Piano, we'll be back soon

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quine19 . 2016-12-25

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Xmas night out with friends .great night again . Food lovely great atmosphere good service and disco was great . Extra friend decided to join us at the last minute . I contacted Clare who accommodated her . No problem whatsoever .This is the third year we have had our Xmas night at Primo and it will not be our last . Everyone had a fab night . Thank you Clare and Carlo once again

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263396 . 2016-12-05

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Phoned very late for a booking on a Saturday evening. As long as you come along quickly we will fit the 5 of you in was the answer.Duly turned up 20 minutes later and as always we were very well looked after. Food was superb as was the service and the bill at the end very reasonable. What more can you ask for?We dine here on a fairly regular basis and can only praise it's consistently great food and warm service.

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b16blr . 2016-12-01

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1st time there ,excellent place,definitely not last ,family of 10 from starters to main meal can't fault it service excellent hosts lovely ,spotless highly recommended.

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Rocky1149 . 2016-11-06

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Lovely place with a good set menu. Service was lovely and it was such a lovely part of our small break in Dumfries and Galloway.The owner went round asking everyone if they were enjoying their meal which was a nice touch. A memorable evening.

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8859annamaria . 2016-11-03

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Visited primo piano again on Saturday evening I had scallops in a sambuca cream sauce it was outstanding . My husband had venison steak which was also wonderful . We both had Panacotta " wow " the best we have ever had !!! . Great service and the bill was reasonable . Thank You once again Claire . We can not wait to return .

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263396 . 2016-10-31

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Small menu but excellent for fish lovers and good vegetarian options too. Peroni beer on draught and good value house wines and other wines. Service excellent and lively atmosphere. If I'm having a private party this is where I want it to be.

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docdavebreen . 2016-10-18

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My 1st visit to prima piano and definitely not my last. The staff were excellent as was the food. My steak was cooked to perfection and they have a great choice for gluten free diets. Highly recommended Thanks for an enjoyable evening

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Catherine M . 2016-10-04

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We visited primo piano again last night . Everything was just perfect . The food was wonderful I had crab then monkfish it was delicious my husband had pork and he said it was great . The service was good considering it was very busy and the staff were so cheerful . Thank you again Clare and Carlo .

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263396 . 2016-08-28

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Excellent meal last nite..service so good to..thankyou.5/5.great atmosphere,and staff very attentive.cant wait to go back.

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alidScotland . 2016-08-26

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Passing through found this restaurant with the help of trip advisor. What a find, great service and excellent food. Definitely recommend.

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WintersGe . 2016-08-26

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Way too overbooked, therefor very very noisy and hot, asti spumante being served as prosecco (not happy). Meals eventually reaching us almost cold, not enough veg accompaniment for our party. One in the party ordered tea, God alone knows what was served !! Thick black sludge smelling of bleach !!. A lovely restaurant being spoiled by overreaching themselves. Shame really

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Patricia M . 2016-08-23

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I had the hake and clams with salsa , yummy to die for , others had steak . Carlo chatted away , owner very friendly .lovely white wine to wash down, Tiramisu great

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Paul H . 2016-08-19

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My starter was very poor consisted of cheap quality smoked salmon and small prawns which had been frozen. Main course was better but on the whole pretty average food .Will not be back in a hurry.

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janZ4377HI . 2016-08-14

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This is the first time we have been to this restaurant. The atmosphere was excellent and the food is the best we have tasted and we have been to a few top notch restaurants. The service is really good and very attentive. You must give this restaurant a try, I assure you, you will not be disappointed.

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elle c . 2016-08-06

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We attended this restaurant for graduation dinner. We were a 20 people party. The service was impeccable and the food was well presented and of good quality. One of the most delicious wines I have ever had!I had the parma ham with baked potato, vegetables and fries (the last three were set as a separate dish for people to help themselves to).

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MarilenaSim . 2016-07-13

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What a great night. Had steak which was so tender and cooked the way I wanted it. The family all loved their meal. The owner and staff absolutely brilliant and so friendly. Atmosphere is superb - have finally found out how to cook their wonderful pea dish. Thank you

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Patricia S . 2016-07-08

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Retiral / leaving dinner - Very good food, organised very well which contributed to an enjoyable evening. Doing food for big numbers aint easy and I've seen it done badly elsewhere. Steak done exactly to medium rare ordered.

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jgraemec . 2016-07-06

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Had an amazing meal here recently, the king prawns were the best I've had, the steak was outstanding, the service was on point and the owner was a legend! Just really loved the whole vibe of the place, will visit if ever in Dumfries again for sure.

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brad w . 2016-07-01

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The greeting and service was excellent. Meal was carefully planned to allow orders to be taken and speeches presented while starters were prepared and again after the main course, so no-one's food got cold.Simple décor and friendly ambience.

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Karen M . 2016-07-01

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Lovely atmosphere & although steak was pretty good, felt the vegetables were not the best, soggy & overcooked & cheesecake was more whipped cream than anything else.

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twitterus . 2016-06-27

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Booked a early tea on Saturday evening. Food was ok but nothing to rave about. My friends had steak and they felt it was dry and the vege selection was very average. We felt rushed but to be fair, we did know we would have to vacate the table at 7pm. Service was amateurish I'm afraid. Won't rush back.

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Jayne M . 2016-06-25

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This was the first time that I had visited this restaurant and it was with a very large group night out for a retirement dinner. The waiting staff were rushed off their feet trying to serve over sixty people in-between speeches. They coped well given the size of the group. The food was selected from a fixed price menu (see attached photo). I was advised to pay the £5 supplement by someone who had eaten here before and have the steak. My steak was tasty enough and was cooked to my request because I don't like pink meat. The only grumble would be that I would have liked a bigger piece of steak. As I had paid a supplement I did feel kind of cheated when I saw other people's choices arrive. Food envy is a terrible thing. The accompanying vegetables, potatoes and chips were spread well across all the tables allowing everyone to help themselves. I never heard anyone complain about the quality of their food which is a good sign. Feeding such a large group was a challenge for the waiting staff and I thought that they coped well. To get a more realistic experience of this restaurant, I think that I will need to return with the family to sample the food. Any excuse for a meal out !!!

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Caldervale13 . 2016-06-05

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First time down in this restaurant from start to finish it was excellent all staff were very friendly and the owner was keeping a watchful eye over proceedings.About 60 0f us all there and the starters and mains came out perfectly keep up the good work. Robert Erskine.M.B.E.

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lifeboat7 . 2016-05-09

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Went with work colleagues in February for lunch. Food was average. Service was extremely slow! However have been back with friend's (their choice) one evening in March and the food was lovely. Service was still extremely slow, having to wait far too long between courses! Staff were all very pleasant though.

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june r . 2016-05-04

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My husband and I were there for dinner it was lovely food lovely surrounding really nice my only fault was the house white wine I did not like but maybe a personnel taste but goin back in May so wil try a different wine

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Alison R . 2016-04-20

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I have been here many times and still haven't written a review. This is my favourite place to go for dinner in Dumfries. It's always my first choice. Food is great, esp the steaks!! House white wine is also very nice. Friendly service too. The only downfall is it can sometimes be very noisy with everyone chatting but you soon block it out and you could say it adds to the atmosphere! Looking forward to going again!! Well done

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soocha . 2016-04-11

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We went as a party of 7 last night and had a great time The food was brilliant. We weren't rushed. The staff attentive. Great atmosphere and would not only recommend but would definitely go back. we all enjoyed our evening.

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angibvn . 2016-03-27

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We went for an early meal, arriving at the restaurant just after 6pm. I was surprised that it was already quite busy at that time. I had monkfish in a home made lemon and lime mayonnaise to start followed by salmon with a pea and mint risotto. My wife and daughter both had pollo parmigiano for their main course. My wife had a starter of wild boar pate with a bitter onion marmalade (I think). Everything was delicious, & served promptly by very friendly and attentive staff. I loved the pea and mint risotto - beautiful taste and texture. I would highly recommend this place for its good food, interesting menu which is Italian but with a Scottish dimension (have had venison from the specials board before now), and for the friendly informality.

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Alibi888 . 2016-03-26

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We were invited to primo piano for a meal with our boss on the 23rd of March. Fantastic food, wine and atmosphere - I will certainly be back with family!

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karen c . 2016-03-24

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Visited on a Friday night along with two other couples, food and service excellent, however place felt open and noisy due to being busy and most other tables being groups. Not a problem as we were in a group but would not have thought was ideal for a romantic meal for two. Maybe was just that night however and not really a criticism just an observation.As said at start of review food and service both excellent so give it a try

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JohnP033 . 2016-03-15

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Lovely place to eat and meet friends but oh it is noisy!! Staff attentive and did not rush us despite being super busy Would go again with ear plugs!

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Betsybucketswill . 2016-03-15

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Dined here on a busy friday night. Waitress took about 20 minutes to take a drink order then a further 10 to bring them out. I had the prawns with bruchetta for starter and steak for mains. The prawns seemed like they had been boiled no flavour and very overcooked. Asked for my steak rare it was more medium well and very dry. Tried to get the attention of a young waitress with no luck.

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Barry W . 2016-03-12

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Food was delicious as ever, I went with the idea of not having a desert but couldn't resist the profiteroles. Lovely setting in the middle of town which makes it so handy for a night out. Very friendly and helpful staff too!

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Alison W . 2016-03-10

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Visited again with my husband on Friday evening . The meal superb first time I have tried the sphagetti with steak and muscles . Delicious . Service as always wonderful . Thankyou again to Claire and Carlo .Can not wait to return .

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263396 . 2016-02-15

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First visit to this eaterie in the town centre. We arrived to a warm welcome and were shown to our table. We were presented with menu's and asked for our drinks order which arrived promptly. We had a table for four in a central location and had adequate room to enjoy the surroundings. After a short time our orders were taken we ordered four starters and four main meals. The food on offer was of a high standard sourced locally and cooked to perfection. My friend and I had prawns to start and steaks to follow and would recommend these dishes to everyone, our two companions were also well satisfied with their meals. The bill came to £100 and was acceptable for what we had accompanied with 4 beers and 4 glasses of Sauvignon blanc. The atmosphere in the place was welcoming and friendly the host ensuring that you were happy by circulating around the floor space inviting comments from customers. The toilet facilities were adequate with hot and cold water freely available, the decor in keeping with the main restaurant was neutral in colour.We will definitely return to the restaurant in the future as we were impressed with the service and range of food available. There is adequate free parking facilities nearby to the restaurant on Loreburn street to make it easily accessible.

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Iain C . 2016-02-09

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We tried this restaurant out once and it became a firm favourite of ours. We try to eat there as often as we can but hubby doesn't get many weekend days off. Claire, Carlos and their staff do a cracking job and are always happy to please. They only open Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights so booking well in advance is recommended.

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Linda E . 2016-01-31

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This was our first family Xmas Dinner away from home and was quite sceptical about it, but there was certainly know need to be as it was first class. The food was excellent as was the choice on the menu.The staff were so friendly and very efficient. We booked our meal for 2 o clock and were there till 6 o clock it was lovely being left to relax with our drinks and not being rushed away! We will most certainly book this again!

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BrianRosie . 2016-01-14

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