Lovely food and great service. The restaurant is part of the hotel attached and the menu for both are available if you ask.
vaz21212
A bit of a delay in cooking fresh we got drinks on house. Was a little on cold side for mother but food was good when arrived
Emmabc90
I visited Dunoon for the first time, it was an unplanned trip so didn’t have a restaurant booked. Many were full and we came across “Rio” like others have said, now I know why. The meals arrived, mine was ok, my partners pizza was swimming in oil and was dripping on to the plate. Throughout the meal the waiter appeared to be very stressed although there was only a few tables in, constant comments were made about others not helping him and even personal remarks about people’s children who had got up and ran to the toilet. He stated “this isn’t a play area” etc which fair enough I understand but it’s really unprofessional to be making remarks in front of others. If something has to be said about telling children to sit or be accompanied let the parent know and not everyone else trying to enjoy a dining experience. In all honestly we both felt very uncomfortable throughout our meal with cutlery plates etc being slammed down at the serving station and constant huffs and puffs and rants from the waiter which carried on throughout our entire meal. When I asked for the bill while my partner was at the restroom I’m sure I heard him mutter something about “being on my phone” but can’t be sure. Every time he passed our table he was making comment about something. We would have stayed for another drink or so but in all honesty it was the most stressful meal out and didn’t want to point out the poor food or ask for anything for the fear of angering someone further. I really didn’t want to write a poor review, but this happened a few days ago and to be honest is still annoying me and really has dampened my experience of visiting Dunoon for the first time.
Mrs Fish
Lovely food served efficiently in a friendly manner.
Alistair H
Not many places to eat in Dunoon and most aren't receptive to walk-ins, tried rio as it was quiet, now we know why..... Upon entering, we were greeted with immediate, under the breath, complaining about no staff and little assistance within the restaurant, was rudely pointed in the direction of some free tables while further negative utterings were made, we picked a table, not sure if it was, again, causing annoyance.... while browsing the menu a larger group entered, had clearly booked, for birthday celebration, to which further, under the breath mutterings ensued 'more for me to do myself''I'll just make the food myself too' etc. etc. overall all this just exasperated a visit to the area, awful hotel, awful service, awful experience, I feel embarrassed that this is in my country and feel bad that this may be a foreign tourists experience to our wonderful country, we have a lot to learn about hospitality......
Jbwill
What positive can I give this restaurant... none. We booked as a group while working in the area. The menu is the most random assortment of psedo Italian food I've ever seen. A wine list with no Italian wine on it apart from Prosecco. Starters were mediocre. 2 of the party waiting for 10 minutes after the rest had been served. Pizzas under cooked for one person, overcooked for another, no sauce for the Calzone. Very greasy food in general. Service was slow and indifferent. Unfortunately, due to the area and lack of places to eat, the staff don't seem bothered. In all, a very poor experience and would not return.
Stuart W
We both had the lasagne and it was lovely and generous portions. Restaurant ambience was nice. No italian wine on the menu of an italian restaurant! The wine we did have was a bit thin!
Raven
Food is not great and a waiter accidentally spilled a drink all over me but never received a proper sorry. We even have to ask for towel and to replace my chair :))
Wendy Black
Christmas Dinner served but choices for those who didn't want a traditional meal. Service good, food was very generous and background music appropriate and at the right volume. Overall a very pleasant experience and will visit again now we know where they are.
Kevin Ladd
Not Italian, not great food. Average service. Usual price range.
Dined in on a Tuesday night. Beautiful pasta and pizza. Great service. Nice fresh breeze to feel relaxed.
John Gallacher
Two pizzas for £22 takeaway at 6pm. Very good thin based pizzas. Thoroughly enjoyed them. Definitely order again.
Karyn Dickson
Absolutely amazing dinner, staff made you feel welcome and couldn't do enough for you, restaurant was very clean and had a nice atmosphere about it. Definitely would go back here
smJ1441WR
The food here is normally alright. However we had a disappointing experience this evening - we phoned to ask if tables were available just after 20:00 this evening. The man we spoke to on the phone said it was fine for our two adults and one child. We arrived and as we walked through the door we were told by another man that children weren't allowed on the premises after 8pm. I explained that we'd phoned ahead and been told that we could have a table. I could understand children not being allowed in the bar for meals after a certain time, per the licence, but we were trying to dine in the restaurant. 8yo was very disappointed. We live locally but don't expect we'll be back.
Frank Rodgers
Had our heart set on tapas since we have not had in ages but pulled there tapas menu ages ago and are not replacing in a hurry . Service is excellent staff helpful but missing a trick if you advertise it plz do it or you would have got a five star review
Lovely food and great service. The restaurant is part of the hotel attached and the menu for both are available if you ask.
A bit of a delay in cooking fresh we got drinks on house. Was a little on cold side for mother but food was good when arrived
I visited Dunoon for the first time, it was an unplanned trip so didn’t have a restaurant booked. Many were full and we came across “Rio” like others have said, now I know why. The meals arrived, mine was ok, my partners pizza was swimming in oil and was dripping on to the plate. Throughout the meal the waiter appeared to be very stressed although there was only a few tables in, constant comments were made about others not helping him and even personal remarks about people’s children who had got up and ran to the toilet. He stated “this isn’t a play area” etc which fair enough I understand but it’s really unprofessional to be making remarks in front of others. If something has to be said about telling children to sit or be accompanied let the parent know and not everyone else trying to enjoy a dining experience. In all honestly we both felt very uncomfortable throughout our meal with cutlery plates etc being slammed down at the serving station and constant huffs and puffs and rants from the waiter which carried on throughout our entire meal. When I asked for the bill while my partner was at the restroom I’m sure I heard him mutter something about “being on my phone” but can’t be sure. Every time he passed our table he was making comment about something. We would have stayed for another drink or so but in all honesty it was the most stressful meal out and didn’t want to point out the poor food or ask for anything for the fear of angering someone further. I really didn’t want to write a poor review, but this happened a few days ago and to be honest is still annoying me and really has dampened my experience of visiting Dunoon for the first time.
Lovely food served efficiently in a friendly manner.
Not many places to eat in Dunoon and most aren't receptive to walk-ins, tried rio as it was quiet, now we know why..... Upon entering, we were greeted with immediate, under the breath, complaining about no staff and little assistance within the restaurant, was rudely pointed in the direction of some free tables while further negative utterings were made, we picked a table, not sure if it was, again, causing annoyance.... while browsing the menu a larger group entered, had clearly booked, for birthday celebration, to which further, under the breath mutterings ensued 'more for me to do myself''I'll just make the food myself too' etc. etc. overall all this just exasperated a visit to the area, awful hotel, awful service, awful experience, I feel embarrassed that this is in my country and feel bad that this may be a foreign tourists experience to our wonderful country, we have a lot to learn about hospitality......
What positive can I give this restaurant... none. We booked as a group while working in the area. The menu is the most random assortment of psedo Italian food I've ever seen. A wine list with no Italian wine on it apart from Prosecco. Starters were mediocre. 2 of the party waiting for 10 minutes after the rest had been served. Pizzas under cooked for one person, overcooked for another, no sauce for the Calzone. Very greasy food in general. Service was slow and indifferent. Unfortunately, due to the area and lack of places to eat, the staff don't seem bothered. In all, a very poor experience and would not return.
We both had the lasagne and it was lovely and generous portions. Restaurant ambience was nice. No italian wine on the menu of an italian restaurant! The wine we did have was a bit thin!
Food is not great and a waiter accidentally spilled a drink all over me but never received a proper sorry. We even have to ask for towel and to replace my chair :))
Christmas Dinner served but choices for those who didn't want a traditional meal. Service good, food was very generous and background music appropriate and at the right volume. Overall a very pleasant experience and will visit again now we know where they are.
Not Italian, not great food. Average service. Usual price range.
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Dined in on a Tuesday night. Beautiful pasta and pizza. Great service. Nice fresh breeze to feel relaxed.
Two pizzas for £22 takeaway at 6pm. Very good thin based pizzas. Thoroughly enjoyed them. Definitely order again.
Absolutely amazing dinner, staff made you feel welcome and couldn't do enough for you, restaurant was very clean and had a nice atmosphere about it. Definitely would go back here
The food here is normally alright. However we had a disappointing experience this evening - we phoned to ask if tables were available just after 20:00 this evening. The man we spoke to on the phone said it was fine for our two adults and one child. We arrived and as we walked through the door we were told by another man that children weren't allowed on the premises after 8pm. I explained that we'd phoned ahead and been told that we could have a table. I could understand children not being allowed in the bar for meals after a certain time, per the licence, but we were trying to dine in the restaurant. 8yo was very disappointed. We live locally but don't expect we'll be back.
Had our heart set on tapas since we have not had in ages but pulled there tapas menu ages ago and are not replacing in a hurry . Service is excellent staff helpful but missing a trick if you advertise it plz do it or you would have got a five star review