Whilst quite cheap, convenient and convivial, our experience at ask left a lot to be desired. The waiting staff were excellent, which they needed to be as so much about the meal needed questioning. Firstly the tap water, which had a really strange taste and had to be returned. The second bottle of tap water was much better. But it left me feeling that maybe they were doing it deliberately to force us to buy soft drinks. Our main meals arrived. I had seabass and my husband had pasta. They dealt very well with a gluten- free inquiry. My side order of beans and peas was frozen so this also had to be returned. Once it was brought back. It was the right temperature and tasted quite nice. The worst thing about my meal though was the roast potatoes, which had clearly been cooked more than once before, probably cooked from frozen and were quite burnt. They were pretty much inedible. The sea bass was nicely cooked apart from the soggy limp skin. I didn't send these back to lack of time and I really didn't think they would improve the second time around. The cost was quite reasonable but I would have preferred my food to be decent. Well done to the waiting staff. Food needs a coat of looking at.
Catherine Preston
Food and service is always good. But one big problem. They have phone style card readers for payment, so you don't get proof of payment. Really stroppy manager at Glasgow restaurant just thought I was a complete pain for wanting proof of payment. Location next to bus station suits us for travel plans but will rethink things next time. You have lost our custom.
Joyce Macdonald
Food very disappointing, the much loved carbonara cold and well beyond al dente. Two of us managed to eat most of ours, but only because we hadn't eaten all day and no time to wait for rrplacrment dishes, given how slow and chaotic service was. Not fault of waitress who first served us. She was working hard and was very apologetic when we raised issues. More an organisational issue as different waiting staff came and went across the restaurant and dealing with takeaways as well as diners. Noone sermed to have overview or responsibility for service to individual tables. We had to chase up for black pepper, and then for coffees.We did get a discount on food when we complained, but overall it was slow, dishes expensive for what was offered and we have had much better in lots of the many excellent Italian restaurants in Glasgow. Unlikely to be back anytime soon, despite the convenient location across from concert hall.
Isobel Duke
Great selection of gluten free and vegan dishesDietary restrictions: I am ceoliac and vegan and felt very well catered for. When we arrived the waiter asked if we had any dietary requirements and brought a separate gf menu which also had some vegan options. I had pizza pianta with vegan cheese and a side of smokey chilli jelly.
Angus Ross
Decent value but a huge barn of a place which will only have any atmosphere if very busy. Staff very pleasant but inattentive, and staff meeting at 5pm when the pre theatre folk are arriving seems bad planning.
Miranda Campbell
We had a wonderful dinner on 7 March 2024. Food was delicious. The waitress was so lovely. Will be back
Jennifer Macleod
Great night at Ask, lovely food, lovely atmosphere and the best service from Lee from Newcastle! - slàinte!
Katie Lynch
I was in the city for the weekend for Hyrox and was looking for the perfect pasta dish to fuel my race. Ask Italian did just the thing! Service was fantastic and the food was amazing. First time I've ever been to an Ask Italian and it won't be the last. Next time I'm up in Glasgow I will be returning. I recommend the Spaghetti Pomodoro ?.
Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access and perfect if you have a show at the concert hall.
Benjamin Hardy
Prices were fair, service was excellent and very friendly, food was fantastic. I couldn't say a negative thing about this place if I tried. An absolute favorite!
Mick Silos
This was out third visit and our waitress from last time recognised us and was over immediately to see my wife. The food is brilliant as are the staff and thanks for the wee surprise for our Silver Anniversary!!Wheelchair accessibility: Excellent access, doors are easy enough but staff only too willing to help if required
Ross Trousdale
Great food and service, nice atmosphere.
Patrick John Sagum
Place wasn’t busy and lots of tables available, waited at the entrance for the crew to give us a table but nobody bothered. Just looked at us standing for at least 5 minutes.
Whilst quite cheap, convenient and convivial, our experience at ask left a lot to be desired. The waiting staff were excellent, which they needed to be as so much about the meal needed questioning. Firstly the tap water, which had a really strange taste and had to be returned. The second bottle of tap water was much better. But it left me feeling that maybe they were doing it deliberately to force us to buy soft drinks. Our main meals arrived. I had seabass and my husband had pasta. They dealt very well with a gluten- free inquiry. My side order of beans and peas was frozen so this also had to be returned. Once it was brought back. It was the right temperature and tasted quite nice. The worst thing about my meal though was the roast potatoes, which had clearly been cooked more than once before, probably cooked from frozen and were quite burnt. They were pretty much inedible. The sea bass was nicely cooked apart from the soggy limp skin. I didn't send these back to lack of time and I really didn't think they would improve the second time around. The cost was quite reasonable but I would have preferred my food to be decent. Well done to the waiting staff. Food needs a coat of looking at.
Food and service is always good. But one big problem. They have phone style card readers for payment, so you don't get proof of payment. Really stroppy manager at Glasgow restaurant just thought I was a complete pain for wanting proof of payment. Location next to bus station suits us for travel plans but will rethink things next time. You have lost our custom.
Food very disappointing, the much loved carbonara cold and well beyond al dente. Two of us managed to eat most of ours, but only because we hadn't eaten all day and no time to wait for rrplacrment dishes, given how slow and chaotic service was. Not fault of waitress who first served us. She was working hard and was very apologetic when we raised issues. More an organisational issue as different waiting staff came and went across the restaurant and dealing with takeaways as well as diners. Noone sermed to have overview or responsibility for service to individual tables. We had to chase up for black pepper, and then for coffees.We did get a discount on food when we complained, but overall it was slow, dishes expensive for what was offered and we have had much better in lots of the many excellent Italian restaurants in Glasgow. Unlikely to be back anytime soon, despite the convenient location across from concert hall.
Great selection of gluten free and vegan dishesDietary restrictions: I am ceoliac and vegan and felt very well catered for. When we arrived the waiter asked if we had any dietary requirements and brought a separate gf menu which also had some vegan options. I had pizza pianta with vegan cheese and a side of smokey chilli jelly.
Decent value but a huge barn of a place which will only have any atmosphere if very busy. Staff very pleasant but inattentive, and staff meeting at 5pm when the pre theatre folk are arriving seems bad planning.
We had a wonderful dinner on 7 March 2024. Food was delicious. The waitress was so lovely. Will be back
Great night at Ask, lovely food, lovely atmosphere and the best service from Lee from Newcastle! - slàinte!
I was in the city for the weekend for Hyrox and was looking for the perfect pasta dish to fuel my race. Ask Italian did just the thing! Service was fantastic and the food was amazing. First time I've ever been to an Ask Italian and it won't be the last. Next time I'm up in Glasgow I will be returning. I recommend the Spaghetti Pomodoro ?.
Friendly Staff , Food
Was good. Paulina was amazing.
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Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access and perfect if you have a show at the concert hall.
Prices were fair, service was excellent and very friendly, food was fantastic. I couldn't say a negative thing about this place if I tried. An absolute favorite!
This was out third visit and our waitress from last time recognised us and was over immediately to see my wife. The food is brilliant as are the staff and thanks for the wee surprise for our Silver Anniversary!!Wheelchair accessibility: Excellent access, doors are easy enough but staff only too willing to help if required
Great food and service, nice atmosphere.
Place wasn’t busy and lots of tables available, waited at the entrance for the crew to give us a table but nobody bothered. Just looked at us standing for at least 5 minutes.