Gigi's Italian Restaurant Reviews Summary

Category: Italian restaurant

Address: 74 Lothian St, and, Lasswade, Bonnyrigg, EH19 3AQ, United Kingdom

Phone: +441316606906

Rating: 4.7
based on 128 reviews.

Decor and Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "The bar area is beautifully presented with a featured blossom tree!"
  • "Visited yesterday between 4 and 5.45pm. Atmosphere and feel of new space lovely."
  • "Fabulous revamped and stylish decor."
  • "The restaurant is elegantly decorated, and the seating was comfortable."
  • "Very luxurious and gorgeous decor."
  • "Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and the food was incredible."
  • "The restaurant is beautifully decorated with the most fantastic tree in the bar area."

Cons:

  • "Overpriced. This is a small town restaurant with very tacky decor that charges more what I pay for it’s equivalent in Edinburgh city centre."
  • "I am not a huge fan of the decor to be honest, which doesn’t lend itself to a cosy Italian atmosphere- it sort of feels like a chain restaurant, even though it isn’t."
  • "Nice Italian restaurant but disappointed not what I would Class as romantic. Tables set too close to each other and someone's birthday, happy birthday started ringing out from the speakers."

Service

Pros:

  • "The service by Lindsay and her 2 colleagues was exceptional."
  • "Staff was amazing, great humour and were really nice."
  • "The service was excellent from the start as it was both quick and with a smile."
  • "Every member of staff was courteous, friendly and made us all feel very welcome."
  • "The staff were so attentive and extremely helpful. Great atmosphere in the restaurant."
  • "The service was first class, very attentive but not too much."
  • "Staff are fantastic and knowledgeable the specials are seasonal and always fresh."

Cons:

  • "Been coming for over 12 years now but extremely upset today phoned at 5.05pm to book for three was told they needed the table back for 7pm."
  • "The service wasn't that great. Not once did a server come and ask how things were."
  • "I mentioned this to the waiter but he didn't acknowledge it at all."
  • "Then we said to the waiter that I need replacement drink but he laughed and walked away."
  • "I was expecting the manager to come over and check if I was ok and maybe offer an apology or complementary drink. Unfortunately, no one came to see us."
  • "She was rude and unhelpful I was close to walking out the door."
  • "Terrible waitress that served us so rude kept huffing and puffing anytime we asked anything."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Every pizza we have tried has also been consistently excellent."
  • "The sauces were fresh, along with the pasta."
  • "The food is absolutely delicious. Went there for a meal with the family and everyone loved there food."
  • "Proper pasta with some great flavour combinations and proper pizza with fresh toppings."
  • "Outstanding food, delivered at exactly the correct time. The food was no different to sitting in the restaurant."
  • "The food is consistently excellent, the portions are perfect amounts for what you get and packed with high quality ingredients."
  • "The food tasted amazing."

Cons:

  • "Both of us had a steak and I have asked for medium-rare but halfway through it was very rare."
  • "When it eventually arrived it was cold, so we essentially paid £60 for 4 microwave meals."
  • "Our main dishes of pizza and carbonara was also lukewarm, the carbonara was truly awful."
  • "The lentil soup was bland and served lukewarm."
  • "Absolutely disappointed. Pizza base taste like a naan. Cheap cheese used for pricey pizza."
  • "The most salty food I have ever tasted. pizza was almost bare of any topping."
  • "Had a lovely meal here with my family but was very disappointed with the starter which was prawns with avocado and Marie rose sauce."

Value for Money

Pros:

  • "Reasonable prices for a very nice Italian restaurant."
  • "Very good value for money."
  • "The food was excellent and value for money."
  • "Had a great time here. Proper value for money and exceptional service."
  • "Reasonably priced for the quality, would definitely recommend."
  • "2 courses for £13 and a really good choice on the lunch menu."

Cons:

  • "Overpriced limited menu."
  • "A large glass of wine was in the region of £8 though, too expensive in my opinion."
  • "I thought the main menu starters were a tad expensive with most of them priced between £8 - £10."
  • "The bill was pretty steep as well."
  • "House wine could have come from any supermarket's cheap range but was still rather expensive as is all their drink."
  • "Although the portions could be more generous, and it's a bit on the pricey side."

Location and Parking

Pros:

  • "Parking is available."
  • "The location is great though parking is tough it's a short walk from the main Street and a bus stop right outside."

Cons:

  • "Also, It does not have even a dedicated parking and all the main road is lined up in cars. Not nice location."
  • "No parking is a problem, or no visible signs for any disabled parking."
  • "Parking was a pain."
  • "There's no onsite parking. So you have to park on roadside."
  • "The only downside was the parking, which seemed to be just on the street across the busy road."

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