Mediterraneo
- Food served: Mon–Sun noon–10.30pm.
- Pre-theatre times: Sun– Fri noon– 6.45pm.
- Bar open: Mon–Sun noon–1am.
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 13
- Private dining: Up to 50 covers
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Pre-theatre menu, Outdoor tables
- Music on stereo: Classical/Italian
- Capacity: 140 + 40 in bar
- Largest group: 50
- Open since: 2009
- Average price:
£7.95 (set lunch)
£16 (evening meal) - Pre-theatre price: £12.95
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This review is taken from the current (2011) edition.
A comfy window booth in Merchant City is a prime people-watching spot and Mediterraneo offers some particularly pleasant ones with an accompanying attractive and sociable buzz. The layout is spacious and even on the lower of its multi-levels there’s no sense of being overlooked by other diners – who look much too smart to eavesdrop anyway. The colour scheme is restful, unexpectedly so as it partners red and blue with a pale mustardy yellow, a mix that is more cruise ship on the Med than the actual region. The cooking is very good with a menu as extensive as the premises and just as colourful, offering pizzas, pastas and a focus on Scottish fish and seafood. Italians in the kitchen and at the helm ensure that pasta is perfectly al dente and pizzas thin and crisp, while mussels in a starter are plentiful and well-presented with a wedge of garlic bread to mop up their heady white wine broth. Pre-theatre and lunch menus are a treat, including choice items like home-made lasagne or sea bass fillet.
- High point: Italian Centre style at St Enoch Centre prices
- Low point: Chocolate gloop masquerading as mousse
Reviews of Mediterraneo (159 Ingram Street, Glasgow)
- 5. Fiona77, Paisley – 10 July 2011, 8:08am
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I booked Mediterraneo last minute before reading these reviews but to be honest we had a great night, It was a very sunny Saturday but the place was not that busy. The staff were very attentive and friendly, the garlic prawns I had were excellent as was the Pizza (and I am very fussy about my pizzas!). My husbands veal was clearly hand breadcrumbed and was excellent. A good choice of wine and the overall bill was very reasonable. The place was also very child friendly and a famous footballer and his kids were in when we were, so it must be good!
- 4. HFM8481, Glasgow – 10 May 2010, 11:41am
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The only reason Mediterraneo is getting one star is for the decor. Had heard mixed reviews about this place before visiting but thought I would make up my own mind as the menu looked quite nice.
The service was appalling, wine was warm, food was either bought in frozen or bland.
Probably one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had and expect everyone else who visits to be seriously disappointed.
- 3. m. adey, glasgow – 26 April 2010, 10:16pmMediterraneoReport
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Mmmm...Very nice cocktails, however, I ordered seafood first and second courses. Felt that first course King Prawns where frozen not fresh though sauce tasty enough. Second course halibut absolutely smothered in a very bright yellow/mustard coloured sauce. What are they trying to hide? Made the mash potatoes very grey looking in colour. My husband enjoyed his starter of the italian sausage but ound his main course of chicken with pepper sauce rather bland. Probably an ideal place to head for a pizza!!
Would be especially worried if restaurant very busy, what would the quality be like then.
Stick to Guy's, Italian Kitchen or La lanterna if looking for authentic italian cooking.
Personally won't return for food.
- 2. Mactoot, Glasgow – 2 March 2010, 10:08am
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Very very average.
Decided to go based on Tam Cowan's review and the review in the list was severely disappointed!
- 1. R Fernandez, Glasgow – 10 January 2010, 3:11pm
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Visited here last night.
My partner really liked the interior of the place. It's very spacious without being too cavernous and you're certainly not elbow to elbow with other diners. Not sure it would be the most suitable place for those interested in an intimate meal.
I had the chicken liver to start and it was very tasty. My only criticisms are that the salad wasn't dressed and the toast was a bit 'flimsy' for using to spread any of the pate on.
For the main course I had pasta with strips of beef in white wine and a tomato sauce. Again, it was good. My partner had Tagliatelle Alla Modenese (pasta with cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, pine-nuts and olive oil with a bit of cream) and she reported that it was very enjoyable.
It's a nice place.
It wasn't too expensive.
The staff were friendly.
I'd go again.
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