Seared Tuna Niçoise
Malmaison

Malmaison

278 West George Street Glasgow, G2 4LL, G2 5RL, United Kingdom

Steak • Casual • Chicken • European


"I went here with my husband for a Saturday lunch on a 5pm big deal. I can't fault the place, it was delicious and I was a bit greedy and went for a third course. I had a prawn starter still in the shells), sea bass for main and a lovely apple and blackberry crumble with custard for dessert. Sometimes I think when you are on a deal you don't get the same service as other customers but this was definitely not the case here. The service was great as was the standard and choice of food. It was not a special menu for the deal but was one that you can get just walking in with no booking, great choice. The deal included a classic cocktail, again good choice and was pleased with the quality of the cocktail. The restaurant was quite quiet but still had a good atmosphere, wouldn't put me off going back at the same time. We went in to the bar after lunch for another drink. I will definitely be back for food and would even just drop in for a drink. Some restaurants advertise as restaurant and bar , the bar being a few stools at at the bar or a couple of tables stuck in the corner. They actually have a separate bar which is very nice, high glass ceiling. If I was being picky I would say that we waited quite a while for our dessert plates to be cleared as the waitress appeared to be on a break and the bar staff covered. Not a big deal for me. The overall experience feels like something special , a bit of a treat without being stuffy, I look forward to returning."

Taberna Etrusca

Taberna Etrusca

9-11 Bow Churchyard London, EC4M 9DQ, EC4M 9BJ, United Kingdom

Fish • Pasta • Steak • Drinks


"This is a big warning to anyone thinking of coming to this restaurant.. PLEASE DON’T! I booked this restaurant as I work around the corner for a news organization. What a mistake. I arrived and was greeted very warmly. It was on a Tuesday...evening and I explained that my husband and I might only stay for drinks, and would that be an issue, the waiter said no problem and asked if he should leave the menus. I said yes as we might be hungry later. We ordered x rounds of drinks, olives and bread and spent Bearing in mind it was a Tuesday at the week after lockdown.. of the tables were empty. Now I know why. We decided not to eat there as it was getting cold and there were no heaters. My husband who is half italian overheard the man in charge shouting at his staff in italian about why we weren’t eating. I then go to the ladies and this revolting old man who I assume was owner was waiting for me at the top of the stairs who aggressively tells me “for your reference, when you book a restaurant- you eat”. He then proceeds to shout in my face in front of all the other diners. I have never been so humiliated and shaken up at a restaurant in my life. It was so embarrassing two other female diners asked me if I was ok. He has since cancelled my booking through open table to save himself the it cost him for the table, I hope it was worth it. This is no reflection upon his staff who were delightful, I would steer well clear of this place. I will never ever go back to this place and will be telling all work colleagues and friends in the area to avoid."