Ristorante La Campana & Cocktail Bar in West Lothian

Absolute gem of an Italian restaurant with the most delicious and authentic food on offer. Service was also top notch. Felt like being back in Italy!

Gorgeous meal. We dropped in on our way back to Edinburgh for a late lunch. The owner/chef was very attentive and our pastas (seafood and carbonara) were superbly cooked. Al dente and flavourful, with a generous enough portion for us to take some home for dinner! Premises were sparkling clean and there was a kids' special menu as well.

This is one of the best restaurants in the area

Starter was cold main course was still frozen in middle was not impressed will not return would definitely not recommend was offered replacement meal but why would you

Had a pasta dish with lobster and king prawns, it was absolutely divine. Will be back for more.

Excellent food, service was quite slow due to it being Christmas week and very full- understandable.

Dinner at La Campana for two last night. Beautiful meal, and very attentive staff, as usual. Well done Gianni and all your staff.

Disappointing meal……… We’ve been trying to book here for a while but it’s always been fully booked when we’ve tried. Delighted to get a table tonight but so disappointed in the food. Ordered mussels in white wine sauce they were basically mussels in double cream, not what we expected as this is something we order often , but ate them. Ordered fillet steak and monk fish for our mains, to say I’m disappointed is an understatement, fillet after chatting about this with the waiter it was still undercooked, the broccoli I struggled to cut with my steak knife. The potatoes were almost mush, cooked far too long and looked like they’d been thrown in a pan to try and crisp them up. Monk fish was swimming in water and as tough as old boots. Definitely don't recommend. Disappointing meal. Restaurant was really quiet so expected the food to be good. Was informed by the waiter that the owner is the chef.

Dinner good. Cheese board very overpriced,small bits of cheese but lots of crackers

Lovely Meatballs in sauce for Starter and lovely Tagliatelle for my Main mmmm

We have been here numerous times now. The service and the food never disappoint.

Enjoyed afternoon lunch with some close friends for a 80’s birthday party. Food was excellent and well recommended with plenty of choice and reasonable prices. Service was ok as struggled serving a party of 24 as one table had to sit for half an hour as the other table got served and finish their meal before their service. Staff did try their best and were very apologetic under circumstances

Very friendly and good food. Try it, you won't regret it.

Dropped in by chance after edinburgh hospital visit took us an hour to drive back. Absolutely fantastic end to a day for us both, service was fantastic and food was out of this world. We will definitely be back.

The food, to borrow the phrase, is to die for. The best chateaubriand we have ever tasted. It was lovely the way the chef checked in on our meal as well, fully deserving of 5 stars.

Admittedly very delicious food, but completely screwed up the bill and argued with me about what the charges were on it. Charged me £14 for a fresh fruit juice, amongst other errors that they also argued about!!!!!!! Completely needless argument to resolve and get this sorted. I will not be back.

Been twice now and food is very good. Another good addition to the area

Good was lovely, drinks very expey though.

Food not very good very expensive service ok don't think I would go back unfortunately

Lovely atmosphere and lovely food 😋 Will be booking again soon

Went for Christmas dinner was not impressed with the price for the quality. Paid £187 for 2 the price was £75 pp. we had 2xlarge rose and 2x blackcurrant and sodas and 10% service charge which made up extra £37 of the bill. The duck &orange pate was nice but it came with toasted cheap white bread which was chewy. Being in an Italian I would have expected toasted ciabatta bread. The intermediate was smoked salmon pasta which was lovely. The Turkey dinner, the veg of brussels and carrots was mush. Again being in an Italian would have expected the Brussels pan fried with pancetta. The cheesecake was cheap supermarket cheesecake . There was a 10% service charge which I did not mind as the service was nice. But I paid £60 deposit which was not deducted till after the bill was totalled which was a bit cheeky. Resulting in the service charge being more than it should have.

Went tonight food was amazing staff friendly and funny price was great definitely found my new favourite place to eat

Lovely place the food is fantastic and the staff are so helpful... Frank is a wee star lovely man my partner and I have been many times over the years it is always a pleasure 😊 All the best Janet and Chris x

First time being in this restaurant and it was AMAZING 🤩. The decor was gorgeous and it was spotless. The service was OUTSTANDING. Very attentive and good banter. The food was FANTASTIC 😍 Definitely recommend this place 😁

Been here twice and both times food was excellent. Can't wait to return.

Food was lovely, big portions, however we waited 40 minutes to get our order taken, it wasn’t until we said something that we were told the kitchen was busy, if we were told this at the start then it would have been fine. Once we ordered though the food came very quick and was delicious, very reasonably priced.

Traditional family run restaurant. Lovely ambience and great service. Suggestion to offer a separate vegan /gluten free menu and oat milk! Definitely will return..

Only the sign is Italian. In fact, the presence of an Italian restaurant in the countryside (far from population centers) should have made me suspicious. The capricciosa pizza looked like it had just been defrosted and was topped with artichokes in oil and pitted dessert Olivetti (leaving out the rest). The minestrone was good but very salty. The pasta is overcooked with inadequate seasoning. The idea of ​​the Italian restaurant seems to have been born to satisfy tourists looking for quality food, but unfortunately Italy doesn't make a good impression in this way.

Enjoyed the food. Staff seemed over worked and a bit stressed. Took over 30mins once seated to get attention (had to seek it). However once the food came out was very good.

Don't stay in livingston . So first time getting food from here. Must say I really enjoyed it and would recommend

Food was plentiful however both times I have been the service was rushed. My 1st visit my main arrived when I was half way through the starter. 2nd visit my I had just taken my last mouthful of pasta and my plate was away and the dessert menu was there within a minute. Please allow people to relax and take their time over the food.

Booked for valentine's,got there and waited 25mins for them to offer us a drink,then waited another 10 mins for the drinks.20 mins later got to order our food,starter was ok as it was pate,main was steak which was like a cheep dried up burger (frying steak)no fries or veg just a steak on a plate,asked the wareabouts of the chips/veg,got handed a plate of white chips(obviously frozen) never received veg.valentine's ruined,would never go back,the place is a joke.wouldve gave zero stars but no option to do so

Always have a lovely time here. Go hungry as portions are generous. Lovely staff, and food and drinks are served in a timely manner.

Service from one waitress was appalling. Uninterested, rude, and incapable of the slightest of smiles. Starters we found bland, mains decent enough. Given service will not be returning.

we went here on Friday night for a meal and will never be back our waitress was absolutely vile such a disgusting women her attitude was horrible blonde hair and a white top After we were seated and got out drinks she was over and very rudely saying we only booked for two people it was three we booked for I had the email confirmation she was snide correcting us as we spoke, she said they didn't do scallops and white wine sauce until we pointed it out on the menu we wanted the chateaubriand to be abruptly told no we don't do that it needs marinated and he's not got time needs 24 hour notice - nothing on the menu or website to say this we never complained just picked a main course I wasn't even finished speaking and she's abruptly shouts menus ! at us and took the menus away the food was bland and very basic the chef needs to make more of an effort with his cooking we could have done a better job at home the waitress needs to retrain in customer service or see a doctor it's not normal to be that aggressive If you are in the area visit the bankton House hotel were staff are lovely and provide a professional service

Had a meal with my partner. We had mushrooms and calamari to start, the calamari was chewy and the tartare sauce that came with it tasted straight from a jar, the mushrooms were fine but served with bread that would get you a slap in the face in Italy. Onto the mains we had pizzas. The pizza were overall OK, delicious sauce and lovely toppings but the base was burnt in spots and was extremely chewy in other spots, how they managed this boggles my mind. Didn’t stay for dessert because the wait staff were really disorganised and acted like they did not want us to be there. For the record there were only 3 tables in and it was early, the staff spent more time on their phones than tending to the tables. Very disappointing. As locals we won’t be back and will not recommend to others in the area. Half way through the meal the album finished on the sound system and the other couple and us who were left felt uncomfortable talking as it was so quiet without any atmosphere. Little things make a difference and the staff did not pay attention at all. While I’m mentioning minor details, I had to ask for cutlery for to eat my food lol and I also had to ask for a napkin after the cutlery was grudgingly given.

Average food, rude waitress. The new premises were lovely. We had enormous starters of calamari which was chewy and haggis which was cold. The mains were very nice, I had spaghetti and my husband had lasagne. Our experience was ruined by the rude waitress who's manner should not be anywhere near the hospitality industry.

Welcoming and friendly with an extensive menu. So much to choose from and the portions were very generous. I had the carpaccio and veal t-bone and they were outstanding. My husband had the chicken wings and seafood stew which was filled with monkfish, mussels, squid, prawns and class. Lovely cocktails as well. It is pricey for Livingston but most definitely worth it!

Lovely decor, and cocktails are equally as nice. Customer service from a majority (not all) of the staff is below standards, though. Let’s the restaurant down.

We thought we would come down and check out the place as it's new and round the corner from the house. When we arrived we were abruptly told they were fully booked. We explained we were only arriving for some drinks if possible and was allowed to sit at one of the tables. The cocktails we had were nice but we chased for a second round and was then given the bill swiftly after the second even though we didn't ask for it... I was a bit shocked and if they had said we would have went elsewhere and not bothered for drinks. As I said this was only our experience getting drinks - I will not be trying the restaurant

We had a ok evening food was good, but nearing 10pm when we noticed it was getting quiet we asked if it was closing time to be told by a waitress "well yes some of us have worked a double shift you know, and we want to get home" in a snappy tone, leaving us all feeling uncomfortable and awkward! Then to have my friend who booked the table spoken to snappy again from the same woman, because people who were ment to come along with us pulled out at the last minute. Our bill was £86 and my friend told her 3 times that the payment Machine was saying £102 she snapped just put your pin in, then blamed my friend because the machine overcharged her. Sorry but what a way to bring our evening down to a low vibration, sorry but very disappointed, we wont be back.

Ordered food ...after being over 45mins late called up to be told order was not placed...it was ordered through Just Eat so had revived delivery time...money taken and no delivery spoke to them directly and was promised free pizza and refund ....got refund but phoned fir free pizza and told " YOU GOT REUFUND " NO free pizza as promised !!!! joke

We ordered takeaway and received it sooner than Scoffable advised. I sorted our food out and quickly realised one of our main dishes was missing a side. I dished up our starters and put the mains in the oven to keep warm. As I finished the last forkful of food from my starter there was a knock at the door, it was our missing side for one of our mains - perfect timing - with a complimentary bottle of wine from the chef for the confusion. The food was absolutely fantastic, every dish was perfect. Mistakes happen and with service like that it is very easily forgiven. Will definitely order again soon, thank you very much for an excellent meal and equally excellent service.

£74 for a meal that not one person finished. There were 4 of us. My daughter got plain pasta....nothing on it at all and were charged near enough £10 for and she never finished it. Wont be back. The young male server was very poilite.

Generous portions and the best service in all of West Lothian

An extensive menu and lovely food.

We had a fantastic family meal at La Campana. Not going to lie; driving the last quarter mile in to the restaurant doesn't inspire hope for the experience you get inside, but this place is a little gem. The service was great, and the food was splendid. You get all of the options you'd expect at an Italian, but with a few different options with a Scottish twist. The haggis fritto with whiskey sauce was a fantastic starter and the pizzas were brilliant. We wouldn't hesitate to dine here again.

Nice restaurant. Good service and lovely food

One of Livingston's best restaurants. Fabulous food and great staff

Food was beautiful and service was top class 👌👌👌 xxx

Ordered a take away for our wedding anniversary and was really dissapointed with our meals both were very oily been before and was good but not this time

I made an order at 23.20 when I called I asked if they were still delivering they said yes , so I ordered a cheese in burger super 2 cans of juice, the driver only brought one juice so had to go back and when he was away to get my juice I realised they had given me 2 hamburgers with a slice of cheese in the middle, so I called the to enquire about my order being wrong to be told the fryers were off , I find it totally wrong that they've took my payment if I wanted a hamburger with a slice of cheese through it I would have ordered that.

Girl on phone great. Delivery girl great. Food great.

Went tonight to get takeaway pizza. Fantastic food and service, friendly and generous staff. When these current restrictions are over we will definitely be back. Thank you so much

Excellent Italian food, comfortable and atmospheric; however a little expensive.

I have eaten in La Capana quite a few times and this was not the best food they have served. It was bland but edible definitely not the normal excellent tasty quality, apparently the chef was off that evening and the proprietor was cooking? Unfortunately I will not be rushing back anytime soon would like to add service as ever was excellent.

Sorry, but it doesn't make it over the 50% rating I'm afraid! Food average, really not any better than this. Starters excellent, which set a high level of expectation for this very expensive restaurant (Edinburgh would be cheaper), waiter service was passable, but surprisingly the food just did not deliver, after a promising start. Undercooked , doughy, thick and poorly presented pizza did not whet the appetite. Other meals were also, at best, uninspiring. Edible but not worth the small fortune being charged. Finally, for a restaurant less than half full, we did not get that customer care feeling of the whole restaurant. Mainly, at all times, the satisfaction of the diner should be paramount in a regional restaurant such as this.

The food was really taste. What wasn't the same was the service, the waiter was rushing us to finish and leave the place. I can understand it was a festive date and he wanted to go home but we have called before going there and he or somebody else booked a table for us. When you don't want to drink something you don't expect the waiter or anybody else to say you should drink it and see on their face they are not happy with you because you don't drink wine. If you dont want to take your coat off you don't expect anybody saying it is warm inside you should take it off when you are already inside and have said you don't feel confortable yet to take it off. When you finish eating after have arrived in the restaurant for 20 minutes, you don't expect them to take your plates and bring the bill without your request. But as I said it could have happened because it wasn't a good day for him, but it shouldn't affect the way you work. Anyway the food was really good, thanks to the chef. But I wouldn't come back there.

Disappointing compared to last year which was excellent.Obviously staff couldn't cope with the level of bookings taken on the day. This resulted in poor service and compromised the quality of the food and we were let down with the experience. It all felt very slap dash and disorganised. Wasn't worth £62 per head.

Great food and wonderful sense of humour from staff. We enjoyed the range of their menu and fast service. Will be back for sure.

First class meal excellent management good choice menue 5 stars. 👍👍😄😄❤

Absolutely stunning food, lovely staff and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Great food, great service and lovely staff

Really enjoyable experience both times I have been. Very good size portions and delicious food. The service is great and I'll definitely be back.

Fantastic food ..excellent service...friendly approachable staff..reasonably priced.. definitely will be back ..regularly!!

Excellent little restaurant, if we had spotted it earlier we would have gladly returned

My friend and I visited this restaurant on Tues 27/8 for a meal. This restaurant had been highly recommended to my friend. On arrival I asked for a gluten free menu and whilst there were choices a few had cream which I do have a problem with so as the carbonara did not have cream in its contents chose this. My friend also chose carbonara but from the main menu. When my meal arrived it was literally swimming in cream with a few bits of bacon flung on top!! When I queried the cream the waitress became very defensive stating that carbonara ALWAYS has cream. I said I make this meal but always with eggs and I believe this is how Italians make it. In fact I spoke to an Italian later that evening who confirmed I was right. The waitress did offer me another meal but quite catergorically this would take half an hour to cook. I said I was happy to wait. She then returned to our table stating that I did not ask for the lactose free menu and that carbonara on the main menu apparently states it has cream. She again said carbonara ALWAYS has cream. Obviously I'd upset her as I was trying to point out that on the gluten free menu it didn't include cream for the carbonara but she just wouldn't listen. The waitress then told us to leave and when we offered to pay for the drinks and starter she told us to get out, which we did!! My friend has since spoken to the person who had recommended this restaurant and was extremely upset at our treatment and whilst this person was a regular patron has vowed never to return. My friend and I were never confrontational and were totally stunned at our treatment and obviously we will never return.

Lovely restaurant, good food friendly service and reasonable prices.

Service was good and friendly the food was ok

Great place to eat, staff extremely friendly.

Beautiful food. Excellent service.

Excellent restaurant and great service. Had fillet steak which was cooked to perfection. 4 completely empty plates say it all. Highly recommended

Nice place in Bellsquarry. The waiting staff were very friendly and made us feel at home. It was family meal and i booked online with a memo to say Birthday Meal. There was a small banner saying Birthday which was nice (although, I didn't notice it until I sat down). The rest of the family had a nice meal but my pizza was not cooked all the way through and was still dough on the inside. I didn't ask for it to go back as that's not my way and most of it was edible. Then the birthday cake came and the whole restaurant sang happy birthday to my wife who was suitable embarrassed. Friends say I should try again. I will but will avoid the pizza.

A quiet restaurant with great friendly service

So very friendly and intimate. Service second to none. Excellent food.

Lovely Saturday lunch....so impressed we booked my significant birthday party to be here

Good service and good food at a reasonable price

Excellent food in a quiet but busy intimate restaurant. Very varied menu and everything sampled was top notch.

Visited last night with family. Staff were great with the kids very accommodating with their menu. I am celiac and they have a separate menu with lots of choices all very nice. Cosy friendly resturant will definitely go back.

Great food staff are welcoming and attentive 👍

Starter and main was nice, I ordered creme brullet for dessert it was a cold set custard with a burnt top, not nice

Really nice Italian restaurant above a pub with great hospitality from the staff. You get well looked after here. Food was authentic, fresh and very tasty. Just what you'd expect from Italian. Would recommend.

Great food, great staff, lovely place

It was great, waitress Jenni took care of me and my girlfriend to have a pleasent experience at La Campana. The starter and main course were also tasty and big enough portions, we had a lovely time.

Amazing food and cant fault the service. Been here a few times and always a warm and welcoming place. Lovely bar down the stairs so if you fancy a few drinks after your meal you can pop down the stairs. Bar has just been done up and is normally a busy wee gem at the weekend.

Language in bar was atrocious Food and service lovely

The head waiter Frank makes every visit one to remember and the food is good too

Fab meal & fab service. Pre-ordered venison & was delicious.

Excellent service, excellent food.

Fantastic food, great atmosphere, friendly staff

Service was good but food was awful

Got fluent free take our pizza, very good, recommend.

Amazing great staff really cozy the fillet steak was to die for reasonable price for the quality of food and service

A small restaurant but that does not mean it was bad in anyway. Great food and the service was fantastic!

Amazing, we got the champonarde steak meal to share, fantastic, recommend to anyone, we both had to have a lie down when we got home 🤗🤗🤗

Great food, very romantic. I’d only give 1 star for customer service, it was terrible. Thankfully the food made up for it.

Excellent food!! Remember to book. You won't be disappointed.

Tasty food and very good climate

Very friendly staff and great food

Excellent food and excellent service.