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Di Maggio's, Glasgow

02-01-2009

2 Review(s)     

I felt compelled to write about a delivery experience I had from DiMaggio's a while back. The mushroom starter was swimming in disgusting grease, the burger was squashed as flat as a pancake into a foil container which you'd normally get maybe pasta dishes into- not a proper burger box anyway. When I phoned to complain the cheeky manager made me feel like an idiot for daring to complain- stating that 'everybody else' is happy with the service (excuse me, I thought the customer was always right?!?) I was pretty outraged by his attitude and after about 10 minutes of arguing with him that even the cheapest burger joints can put their burgers in proper boxes- he eventually offered a reallly grudging apology before hanging up pretty abruptly. I was appaulled to say the least.

If you think the delivery service from Di Maggios looks tempting then don't waste your money because from what I have experience you may as well phone your local takeaway shop who are not so pompous and up themselves as to offer good customer service. Not impressed.

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1901 Bar and Bistro, Glasgow

31-12-2008

8 Review(s)     

I wrote a glowing review of the 1901 not long ago, not just a recommendation from me but my whole family as we regularly eat there together. So I was all ready to go hell for leather defending the place when I read the first line of the last review, but then I read on. Unfortunely I have to agree with some of the points made about the level of investement in this place. Yes, recently the restaurant has been painted and looks much much nicer but unfortunely, when I visited a little over a week ago I noticed that the upholstry on the chairs we sat on was filthy. I didn't really want to touch it to pull my seat in. I hope they give them a shampoo. Next, the toilet off the restaurant was always a little worrying but when I went last it had somehow flooded over and the sign to say the place was out of use was missing so I walked in and ended up squelching on the sodden smelly carpet (luckily i was in wellies) which I thought they would have done away with because it was beyond horrible. That is the first time that has happened though so I wasn't too perturbed.

I have to say though, aside from these relatively minor decor issues, I still absolutely love the bistro at 1901. It's easy to be snobbish about somewhere on the outskirts of town that is so reasonably priced ,but I have to tell you that as someone who has payed through the nose for many an 'upmarket' meal, the 1901 has never disappointed on food unlike some other places. I visit here regularly simply because the food is so excellent, the portion sizes are just right and the price and service is always great. There really is nothing else I want in a place I take my family than this, on a Sunday when I can't be bothered cooking to be presented with hearty, delicious food at a good price served with a smile.

Moreover, the kids menu (while a little limited) is brilliant. The chicken nuggets are made with big chunks of chicken breast in breadcrumbs and look like the ones I would make at home. The chips are delicious as well and we always end up stealing a few when they are not looking. It would be nice though if kids could have mini portions of adult stuff like the steak pie or roast beef etc although they might do it because I have never actually asked.

As for the bar, I have never visited it. I have only gazed in longingly while my kids chirp chirp in my ear and I have to say it has never looked anything but welcoming and friendly. It's not the old man pub it used to be years ago that is for certain.

Overall, aside from the few issues mentioned here and below I have to recommend 1901 yet again with the strongest thumbs up I can give on a website. Put aside your City Centre or South Side preferences and give the 1901 a try because I guarentee you won't be disappointed on food, price and service and you will be back down in no time.

Cheers

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Buongiorno, Glasgow

31-12-2008

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I love Buongiorno. My friend and I go most weeks because the food excellent and it does not break the bank before we head off to nightclass. The Pre-Theatre is £7.95 for two courses and only a little extra for 3. We usually have the Chicken Liver Pate, thick warm toasted slices of bread and delicious cranberry sauce served with a generous helping of fresh tasty salad. The service is excellent and the staff are amoungst the friendliest and most obliging I've come across in a restaurant. So much so infact I have even taken myself in for a meal before a class in the evening and felt quite happy to stare into space and eat and not made to feel awkward or uncomfortable for being alone which has happened in a couple of other places.

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