Sannio Italian Restaurant & Bar (Glasgow) 2023 : Review

Visit & Vibes

Guess who finally made it back to Sannio Italian restaurant and bar in Glasgow?

Yep, that’s right, yours truly! I’ve been itching to return to this place for a while now, and tonight was the night. You see, I was headed to catch a musical at the King’s Theatre, and let me tell you, Sannio is the *perfect* pre-show dining spot.

Walking in, it felt like déjà vu – still as cozy and inviting as ever, with just a smidge of change in the decor.

The staff, as friendly as I remembered, greeted me with their warm smiles.

I couldn’t wait to dive into the menu and make that all-important decision: What to eat tonight?

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

The Food

Arancini £8.00
Mozzarella, mushroom rice balls

If you’ve ever dined at a place and found yourself ordering the same dish again, you’ll know that it’s a true testament to its deliciousness. Well, that’s exactly what happened to me at my recent visit tonight.

First things first, presentation. The moment it arrived at my table, I couldn’t help but notice a subtle change in their appearance since my last visit. A tweak in the plating, perhaps, but it was a change I instantly adored. The aroma that wafted from them was nothing short of intoxicating. It was an invitation to embark on a culinary adventure, and I was eager to accept.

Without further ado, I dug right in. The Arancini was perfection – crispy on the outside and wonderfully creamy within. The mix of herbs, spices, and a hint of cheesy goodness was nothing short of divine.

Whether you prefer to savor your Arancini on their own or create exciting flavor combinations with the accompanying sauces, the choice is yours. E

By the time I had savored the last bite, I was left with an insatiable craving for more. I could have easily devoured a second plate, or maybe even a third. That’s how irresistibly good these Arancini were.

Dish Flavour★★★★★
Appearance★★★★★
Serving Size★★★★★
Aroma★★★★★
Value for Money★★★★★
MY RATING:★★★★★

Pizza Carne £19.00
Italian sausage, spicy chicken, salami, parma ham

When a dish is so good that you find yourself ordering it again and again, you know you’ve stumbled upon something extraordinary. That’s exactly the case with the phenomenal Pizza Carni I couldn’t resist revisiting.

As I mentioned last time, the flavor profile of this pizza is nothing short of amazing, making it one of the best pizzas I’ve had in a long time. So, of course, I had to put it to the test once more, to ensure it still held its culinary magic.

From the moment it graced my table, it was evident that this pizza was something special. Visually, it was a feast for the eyes, a tantalizing mosaic of toppings that promised a flavor explosion. And oh, that aroma! It filled the air, teasing my senses with the promise of an exceptional taste experience. The Italian sausage was the star of the olfactory show, its rich scent dominating the scene.

Eager to relive the magic, I grabbed a big slice and took a bite. Just like before, it was a trip down memory lane to flavor heaven. The pizza was perfectly cooked, with a lovely, thin base that provided the ideal canvas for the myriad toppings. Each element played its part to perfection, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors that danced on my taste buds.

I have no reservations in reiterating that this is, without a doubt, one of the best pizzas I’ve had in a very long time.

If you find yourself at this pizzeria, Pizza Carni is a must-try. It’s a culinary journey that never disappoints, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking pizza perfection.

Dish Flavour★★★★★
Appearance★★★★★
Serving Size★★★★★
Aroma★★★★★
Value for Money★★★★★
MY RATING:★★★★★

Final Thoughts…

It was nice to be back at Sannio and tonight’s meal was tasty and extremely enjoyable.

This is when things changed, I asked for the bill and was told it was on them which was very nice but the whole point of me returning is to support places….so next time I will be booking under a different name.

Thank you Sannio for tonight’s meal and you are now on my top spots page as the food was amazing tonight.

Service / Staff★★★★★
Time between Courses★★★★★
Overall Value for Money★★★★★
MY OVERALL RATING★★★★★

Fratellos Takeaway (Shettleston Road, Glasgow) 2023 : Review

Visit & Vibes

If I get an invite I always make sure I return to support then, tonight I checked my long list and spotted that Fratello’s was top of my list.

After work, I took a drive and headed in…..the guys insisted that it was free but we promised next visit I will pay….as I like to support places 🙂

The Food

The last time I was here I ordered the Pizza Quattro Formaggi which was one of the best I had in a long time, so I wanted to try another pizza and see how that was…. a tough choice as they all sounded good.

Pizza Fratello’s £n/a tonight (Normally £7,£9.50 or £14.50)
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese & spicy Italian sausage.

Tonight was a stunning night so I took it home and sat outside to eat it.

The Aroma was really good, and I couldn’t wait to dig in.

The base was nice and thin and it had a really nice crust, the topping was so good and had a slight kick to it but nothing overpowering.

Each bite was really good and packed with great flavour.

Just like last time I can’t fault anything about the pizza, and I will be trying another one on my next visit.

Aroma★★★★★
Presentation★★★★★
Taste★★★★★
Value for Money★★★★★
MY RATING:★★★★★

Final Thoughts…

Firstly a big thanks to the guys at Fratellos Takeaway for my pizza tonight.

As I said above I can’t fault anything tonight or with my last visit, this pizza was just as good as the first one I tried.

I am adding them to my top takeaway page, so do check them out if you are in the area.

Service / Staff★★★★★
Ambience★★★★★
Overall Value for Money★★★★★
MY OVERALL RATING★★★★★
The above blog post review is 100% honest and has not been influenced in anyway. Its a true representation of my thoughts.

Oro Italian (Glasgow) 2022 : Review

Visit & Vibes

It has been a while since I was last here, and as I have been trying to go through my long “places to visit list” Oro was next.

Tonight I got a seat by the window which was nice as I could people watch, but the temperature was a little chilly as it was right next to the door but it was a cold night.

I had a perfect view of the dessert cabinet which was dangerous as I already knew what I wanted for dessert before I even saw the men for my main food.

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

The Food

The menu at Oro was large so there was something for everyone, tonight I wanted to try something different from my last visit and this is what I choose.

Meatballs al Forno £9.50
Italian meatballs oven-baked in white wine and tomato sauce. Served with a slice of garlic bread.

On arrival, this looked really good and so was its aroma.

My mouth was watering while I was taking the pics and I couldn’t wait to start.

I started with garlic bread, which was nice and not too strong a garlic flavour.

The meatballs were perfectly cooked and on their own had a very nice flavour, with the addition of the sauce it was very tasty.

I am glad I tried something different and would have these again.

Aroma★★★★★
Presentation★★★★★
Taste★★★★★
Value for Money★★★★★
MY RATING:★★★★★

Spaghetti Carbonara No 2 £14.95
Smoked Italian Guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino and Parmesan cheese, no cream. Authentic Italian style.

Now, this was nice to see, an Italian restaurant with two options on the menu for Carbonara….technically there should only be one and that’s without the cream as that’s the proper way but I do know some people like cream.

On arrival, this looked very very good and I got it topped with pepper and cheese.

Everything about this was very nice, the spaghetti was perfectly cooked, the guanciale was so so tasty and had amazing flavour.

Overall this was very very very nice!! and if you are a carbonara fan you have to check this out.

Aroma★★★★★
Presentation★★★★★
Taste★★★★★
Value for Money★★★★★
MY RATING:★★★★★

Sicilian Cannoli £7.50
Crispy pastry shell filled with sweet Sicilian Ricotta and chocolate chips.

I spotted these earlier well basically as soon as I sat down, as I was seated near the door which is also near the dessert cabinet.

On arrival, I knew I was in for a tasty treat.

I dug right in and mmmm super tasty just as good as it looks.

This was crispy, creamy, sweet and perfect for my sweet tooth.

I LOVE!!!! cannolis and Oro do really good ones!!!

Aroma★★★★★
Presentation★★★★
Taste★★★★
Value for Money★★★★★
MY RATING:★★★★★

Final Thoughts…

Apart from being a little chilly, but as I said I was next to the window and the door and it was a cold evening…..tonight was very good.

I was very relaxed, enjoyed my meal and loved the whole time I was in.

I am keeping Oro on my top spots page as tonight’s experience and food I can’t fault in any way.

Service / Staff★★★★★
Time between Courses★★★★★
Overall Value for Money★★★★★
MY OVERALL RATING★★★★★
The above blog post review is 100% honest and has not been influenced in anyway. Its a true representation of my visit, and my thoughts.
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