Paisley Eateries

[WeeBud]

Afternoon Buddies

I haven’t eaten out in Paisley for quite some time but will be going out on the town after the game this Saturday. I’m looking for recommendations for somewhere decent to eat…..wife doesn’t really fancy Indian as we’re going to Mowgli in Glasgow on Sunday evening and Trattoria and Cardosi’s are fully booked.

Any ideas, recommendations greatly appreciated.

Cheers

 

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[Cookie Monster]

Afternoon Buddies
I haven’t eaten out in Paisley for quite some time but will be going out on the town after the game this Saturday. I’m looking for recommendations for somewhere decent to eat…..wife doesn’t really fancy Indian as we’re going to Mowgli in Glasgow on Sunday evening and Trattoria and Cardosi’s are fully booked.
Any ideas, recommendations greatly appreciated.
Cheers
 
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Caffe Royale on Glasgow Road. If you do facebook they put their weekly specials on a Wednesday usually. If you don't I'll post a picture of them on here.

[linwood buddie]

Genoas across from St Mirrins really nice Italian food.

[HSS]

Genova

Zambretto

Pendulum

Castlevecchi

Jam Jar

Barga

Ugly Duck

 

[HSS]

7 minutes ago, Cookie Monster said:

55 minutes ago, WeeBud said:

Afternoon Buddies
I haven’t eaten out in Paisley for quite some time but will be going out on the town after the game this Saturday. I’m looking for recommendations for somewhere decent to eat…..wife doesn’t really fancy Indian as we’re going to Mowgli in Glasgow on Sunday evening and Trattoria and Cardosi’s are fully booked.
Any ideas, recommendations greatly appreciated.
Cheers
 
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Caffe Royale on Glasgow Road. If you do facebook they put their weekly specials on a Wednesday usually. If you don't I'll post a picture of them on here.

One of the worst places I have been in 

[beyond our ken]

30 minutes ago, HSS said:

One of the worst places I have been in 

Never tried but i always had it down as a chippy/fry up type place

Genova is great, Pollo Milanese with maybe a few chillies in the sauce?  And a lovely Sangiovese

I dont like the Indian near Harvies,  I've tried it twice in the last year and the grub is disappointing. 

I do find the standard of prepared food is generally down in most establishments over the last year, even the mid-upper price range outlets.  My favourite place in the last few years was the Birds & Bees near Stirling and they took the signature dish (blade of beef) off the menu and employed a bunch of kids to run the front of house. 

Allans is still OK, certainly very good value, even better if you are happy with whiting instead of haddock.  Most places that sell you whiting just call it fish and people rarely complain about it.

It does need a right good re-furb though, those original "period" features are more than a bit tired.

Edited September 19, 2023 by beyond our ken

[Cookie Monster]

One of the worst places I have been in 

I go regularly, food and service is excellent. Would you have went before the current owners took it on?

[HSS]

12 minutes ago, Cookie Monster said:

1 hour ago, HSS said:

One of the worst places I have been in 

I go regularly, food and service is excellent. Would you have went before the current owners took it on?

I’ve no idea who owns it 🤷

[WeeBud]

Brilliant, thanks Buddies

 

Genova's is unfortunately fully booked but will have a look at all the other suggestions.

 

Cheers

 

[BuddieinEK]

On the subject of Paisley nosh... pop into the Paisley Pie Co before 12 noon tomorrow and you can get a free Morton's roll and square sausage or a croissant. 1 free item per person. 

26 Bridge Street.

[rabuddies]

Just noticed a new Italian Seafood restaurant on Bridge St.  Il Pescatore - it has a chippie take away but it would appear to be a restaurant.  As yet it doesn't have online booking so you might be lucky.  Call 0141 611 0907.  If you do go can you post a review on here 'cos I like a good fish restaurant.  Ta.

[ALBIONSAINT]

Just now, rabuddies said:

Just noticed a new Italian Seafood restaurant on Bridge St.  Il Pescatore - it has a chippie take away but it would appear to be a restaurant.  As yet it doesn't have online booking so you might be lucky.  Call 0141 611 0907.  If you do go can you post a review on here 'cos I like a good fish restaurant.  Ta.

I had a special fish from it on Sunday, good sized fish and chips were nice. My only negative would be that the breadcrumb coating came off the flesh very easily which resulted in big bits of coating being eaten at the end. Might just need to get the temperature adjusted on the fryer to remedy. Oh and it was a bit steep £9. 

[Callum Gilhooley]

3 hours ago, ALBIONSAINT said:

I had a special fish from it on Sunday, good sized fish and chips were nice. My only negative would be that the breadcrumb coating came off the flesh very easily which resulted in big bits of coating being eaten at the end. Might just need to get the temperature adjusted on the fryer to remedy. Oh and it was a bit steep £9. 

Does Seem a bit steep for fish & chips . In their defence , none of that frozen fish crap, all fish are caught fresh daily just below the Hammils . 🐟 

[stlucifer]

12 hours ago, rabuddies said:

Just noticed a new Italian Seafood restaurant on Bridge St.  Il Pescatore - it has a chippie take away but it would appear to be a restaurant.  As yet it doesn't have online booking so you might be lucky.  Call 0141 611 0907.  If you do go can you post a review on here 'cos I like a good fish restaurant.  Ta.

 

8 hours ago, Callum Gilhooley said:

Does Seem a bit steep for fish & chips . In their defence , none of that frozen fish crap, all fish are caught fresh daily just below the Hammils . 🐟 

My wife and I went for a run in the car a few weeks ago so we took advantage of their opening promotion and, I must admit, I wasn't impressed with the quality of the food. I don't think I'd rush to pay dull price

[faraway saint]

1 hour ago, stlucifer said:

 

I don't think I'd rush to pay dull price

Very apt for you. 🤣

[Cookie Monster]

My wife and I went for a run in the car a few weeks ago so we took advantage of their opening promotion and, I must admit, I wasn't impressed with the quality of the food. I don't think I'd rush to pay dull price

Got the fish supper for £5, 1 large fish that was excellent quality. Cooked fresh as you waited.

[beyond our ken]

13 hours ago, Callum Gilhooley said:

Does Seem a bit steep for fish & chips . In their defence , none of that frozen fish crap, all fish are caught fresh daily just below the Hammils . 🐟 

£9 or less for a fish tea to sit in at Allans is really good value

Where i live, the local chippie charges £10.90 for a standard fish super and £11.90 for a special fish supper.  It's about £8 for an ashet pie and chips

[HSS]

A fish supper,if you get haddock,will set you back £9/9:50 in any chippie in Paisley 

If you’re not bothered what kind of fish you get you’re looking at £8 ish

🎣

 

[stlucifer]

8 hours ago, Cookie Monster said:

10 hours ago, stlucifer said:

My wife and I went for a run in the car a few weeks ago so we took advantage of their opening promotion and, I must admit, I wasn't impressed with the quality of the food. I don't think I'd rush to pay dull price

Got the fish supper for £5, 1 large fish that was excellent quality. Cooked fresh as you waited.

Both our suppers. Fish was Ok..ish but the chips were such that we threw most of them away. Maybe we were unlucky.

[Cookie Monster]

Both our suppers. Fish was Ok..ish but the chips were such that we threw most of them away. Maybe we were unlucky.

Aa much as I'd have given the fish 10/10 the chips would have been a 7/10.

All the suppers including the special fish are £5 again on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Other chip shops are available as well. [emoji848]

[faraway saint]

On 9/19/2023 at 12:27 PM, WeeBud said:

Afternoon Buddies

I haven’t eaten out in Paisley for quite some time but will be going out on the town after the game this Saturday. I’m looking for recommendations for somewhere decent to eat…..wife doesn’t really fancy Indian as we’re going to Mowgli in Glasgow on Sunday evening and Trattoria and Cardosi’s are fully booked.

Any ideas, recommendations greatly appreciated.

Cheers

 

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Well, where'd you go and how was it? 

[Cookie Monster]

Well, where'd you go and how was it? 

I went to il Pescatore again.

Fish supper £5

Fish was still 10/10 and was too large for the box, chips a disappointing 6/10

Glad I got a fritter as well. 10/10



𝐈𝐥 𝐏𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘 [emoji226]

🤍 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑 🤍

Due to popular demand we have decided to extend our opening offer!

From Sunday 17th September..... ALL SUPPERS ARE ONLY £5 Sunday, Monday & Tuesday

Why not pop by? Open until 10pm every day!!

*excludes speciality fish*

[WeeBud]

On 9/25/2023 at 8:19 AM, faraway saint said:

Well, where'd you go and how was it? 

I thought I’d posted about it but must have forgotten, that’ll have been the wine……six of us went to Zambretto. Food was excellent and a nice restaurant with great service was our experience. Live music in the background from 20:00 made for a very enjoyable evening, would recommend and definitely would go back. Thanks HSS for pointing us in it’s direction 👍

[Hunterian]

10 minutes ago, WeeBud said:

I thought I’d posted about it but must have forgotten, that’ll have been the wine……six of us went to Zambretto. Food was excellent and a nice restaurant with great service was our experience. Live music in the background from 20:00 made for a very enjoyable evening, would recommend and definitely would go back. Thanks HSS for pointing us in it’s direction 👍

I’m there fairly often, great food, good portions and reasonably priced. It was also excellent when it was Hamishes.

[Cookie Monster]

I thought I’d posted about it but must have forgotten, that’ll have been the wine……six of us went to Zambretto. Food was excellent and a nice restaurant with great service was our experience. Live music in the background from 20:00 made for a very enjoyable evening, would recommend and definitely would go back. Thanks HSS for pointing us in it’s direction [emoji106]

Foods always been good when I've been in, with the added bonus of the live music. [emoji106]