Visit & Vibes

The team at La Piccola, a recently opened establishment in Bothwell, extended an invitation to try their offerings.

Upon arrival, I had the choice to either enjoy a meal inside if a table was available or opt for a takeaway to savor at home. I chose the latter, allowing me to take the food home, capture better pictures indoors, and enjoy the meal with a movie.

The interior was tastefully decorated with a warm and modern design.

The staff, all very friendly, contributed to the welcoming atmosphere.

The kitchen was bustling with activity, a clear indication of the numerous invites they were handling tonight.

Décor	★★★★★
Noise Level	★★★★★
Restaurant Temperature	★★★★
Table Dressing	★★★
Restaurant Cleanliness	★★★★★

The Food

Pollo Pesto Pizza £n/a tonight
Fior di latte base topped with pesto chicken, sun dried tomatoes and fresh basil leaves.

I opted for the Pollo Pesto Pizza as my first choice, as I have a fondness for pesto and sun-dried tomatoes.

Upon arrival and opening the pizza box, the aroma was pleasant, and visually, the pizza appeared appealing. Now, it was time to savor the taste.

Upon taking a bite, I found the pizza base to be excellently cooked—delightfully thin and well-executed.

However, flavor-wise, it was just ok. The pesto, chicken, and sun-dried tomatoes were subtly present, without any particular element standing out strongly, in my opinion.

Overall, as I mentioned, the base was perfectly cooked, but in terms of flavor, it fell into the realm of being just okay for me.

Dish Flavour	★★★
Appearance	★★★★★
Serving Size	★★★★★
Aroma	★★★★
MY RATING:	★★★★

Scozzese £n/a tonight
Stornoway black pudding, Haggis, onion and creamy Fior di Latte

When I inquired about staff favorites since they were opening the next day, one of the team members suggested the Scozzese pizza, which sounded intriguing, prompting me to give it a try.

Upon opening the box at home, the visual presentation was acceptable, and once more, there wasn’t a strong aroma.

Upon biting into it, similar to the previous pizza, the base was excellently cooked.

However, in terms of flavor, I anticipated a strong presence of black pudding and haggis, followed by other elements. Unfortunately, like the previous pizza, it fell into the “just okay” category for me.

Nothing truly stood out; everything remained on the same okay level.

Dish Flavour	★★★
Appearance	★★★★★
Serving Size	★★★★★
Aroma	★★★★
MY RATING:	★★★

Final Thoughts…

Tonight’s visit was decent overall.

The venue boasts an appealing ambiance, the staff is notably friendly, and the menu appears enticing.

However, regrettably, the two pizzas I tried were, in my opinion, merely just ok flavor-wise.

This might be attributed to potential opening night challenges, given the evident busyness.

If you find yourself in the area, consider giving them a try and share your experiences in the comments below.

Before I conclude, a heartfelt thanks to the team at La Piccola for the invitation tonight.

Service / Staff	★★★★★
Ambience	★★★★★
Halal Friendly	NO
MY OVERALL RATING	★★★

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