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Pesto Italian Restaurant

57-61 St Vincent St, Glasgow G2 5SH, Scotland
0141 204 0979
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Ranked #80 of 1,070 restaurants in Glasgow
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Fraserburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013 NEW

Had lunch here. Italian dishes served Tapas style. There is a lunch menu where you can have 3 dishes for £7.95, but the choices are not so wide as the normal menu. We chose the normal menu, cost of dishes around £3.95 to £4.50 and 3 are enough to fill a man. The restaurant is very nice with upstairs and... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Second time I've been to this place, italian tapas menu with nice choices. Three dishes are enough to fill you up, good value for money. The wine and the deserts were also good! The waitress was polite, though she was obviously not happy with our change of heart regarding drinks and was rather unfriendly after that. The restaurant is conveniently... More

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Carlisle, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This was our second visit to Pesto in Glasgow. We went about 3.30 p.m. and had the lunch time menu, three selections for £7.95. We did not think we would eat the six plates when they came but they were so delicious we took our time. As for the topping on the pizza as mentioned in previous review, the pizza... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

This was the first time that I've been and ate from the tapas lunch menu. I ordered the pepperoni pizza, the meatballs and the carbonara. The restaurant was nice inside and very clean and the staff were friendly and attentive but I think the food let the place down. The pizza was thin with hardly any topping and the carbonara... More

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Erskine, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

My friend and I recently dined here for lunch and were not disappointed with the food. We shared some Italian breads and then had some tapas which was delicious. It was packed at lunch time and I noticed some nice Italian music in the background but then another type of music was also put on which seemed pointless. This seemed... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 via mobile

Dinner for two sorted! The food was wonderful, best carbonara:). Would go back immediately. Staff were lovely too.

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See 16 more reviews by Emma C for Glasgow
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 via mobile

We visited this place around a year ago for lunch and we loved it. Sadly same cannot be said about our 2nd visit. Firstly we were seated in an empty basement. Hardly the Saturday night environment! Secondly the food was so disappointing. We ordered 6 dishes to share and not one of them was great. 2 of which we didn't... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 via mobile

We visited Pesto for my 30th birthday and I have to say the good was the nicest we've had in any Italian restaurant. Interesting concept of Italian tapas, with great portion sizes and wonderful food. Their chocolate deserts and tiramisu in particular is to die for, and their tomato sauces are divine. In addition the serving staff were all very... More

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Glasgow, Scotland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

My husband and I dined here for the first time having heard very good things about Pesto from friends. We found plenty of positives, namely the lovely surroundings, prices are reasonable, the food is of a decent standard and the portion sizes are generous. Usually when we have tapas we order 6 dishes between us - 4 or 5 would... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

Was in yesterday. Place was busy but still got a table no problem. The decor is clean and fresh. Staff very smart and helpful. Food was really quick to come from kitchen and tasted brill. I recommend the smoked salmon and pasta dish. All food was really tasty. As Arnie says!!! Al be back

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