The best restaurants serving Italian food in South West Scotland

Enjoyed the visit friendly staff food is good and very reasonably priced would recommend a visit if in the area

New Takeaway, thought I would give it a try. Great selection of Pasta and Pizza. Ordered the Amatriciana Pasta, added mushrooms with a side of fries and a garlic bread. Friendly staff on the phone, order quickly taken and advised when it would be delivered. The food arrived early, was piping hot and was really fabulous. Excellent flavours, generous portions , to much for one person, was nibbling Garlic Bread all evening. Really good value for money. Worth giving a try, I will be ordering again soon.

After a long time had a great place of Pasta and Pizza. You can also order half pizza and Pasta of your choice. Recommend to any pasta and pizza lovers.

We ate in the Pizzaioli Restaurant for the first time last night and will definitely be back. The food was delicious, very authentic Italian and good quality. The staff were very friendly, attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The atmosphere was inviting with a relaxed vibe, lovely lighting, soft back ground music and comfortable. Would highly recommend a visit to this restaurant which is owned by a local Italian family. We’re also keen to try their Pizzaioli take away further down the Sandgate sometime.

food was amazing, service was very good and quick.

Tasty pizza Lovely staff well worth a visit

Quality of the food & prices are OK. Atmosphere and personnel OK. Never had a proper espresso so good for ages (not even in Italy)!

Family-run Gelateria with some of the best tasting gelato I’ve had anywhere. Their fruit flavours are especially fresh and made with real fruit, not syrup. Their banana gelato is the food of the gods.

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)

First visit and it won’t be our last . Great service and great food on the 2 course set menu . We both had the soup which was red pepper and for mains I had the prawn risotto which was delicious and my husband the lasagne. Good sized portions and good atmosphere.

Fantastic meal, as always. Lovely Zinfandel too.

Went in with my two lovely friends for lunch this restaurant doesn't fail in quality and service every time we go in food is always delicious and staff go the extra mile to accommodate my fav place to eat in the whole of lanark well done prego

Great food king prawn piccante is the best ever plus great friendly service

OMG - do not hesitate if you are reading reviews and looking for a delicious deli sandwich! We were passing through Largs and contemplating stopping at supermarket to pick up a sandwich when we decided to treat ourselves to something a little more 'upmarket'. The ciabatta with halloumi and sundried tomato and rocket and pesto was everything I dreamed of and more, so fresh and tasty. I wish I lived closer, I would love to try more of the menu based off my single experience. Everything in the deli looked fresh, was reasonably priced, and the staff were really accommodating and welcoming. Will 100% be back next time I'm in the area. Would love to sit in for something next time. 5 stars!