I have been coming to Glasgow for 34 years and for many of those I have been coming to Bearsden and Milngavie. It has often been difficult to find somewhere good to eat but, with the passing of time, a culinary sun has begun to shine over southern Scotland.
It shone brightly today in Milngavie both literally and figuratively as we ventured in a party of four to Andiamo. Formerly the Allander bar and club, the building has been transformed beyond recognition. The interior design is immediately striking and you can appreciate the effort and thought even if you don't share the taste.
The conservatory style frontage of the restaurant is a mixed blessing. It afforded an excellent view of arriving patrons so large they perhaps should not eat again this year. The light and warmth were perhaps excessive on an early summer day like this and I would suggest the more conservative and well air conditioned interior to support the ambience.
The food scored highly for presentation, quality and value. Our aunts both had Pollo al Limone with which the chef might have ventured a lemon sauce rather than a citrus slice. Nevertheless the chicken was generously portioned. My partner's Fusilli Pollo Prima Vera satisfied and my own beef medallions with mushroom risotto came close to elating me. Andiamo serves excellent ice cream and this was especially good with the stunning amareno cherry dessert.
Lunch prices brought a bill of well under £15 a head although none of us drank alcohol.
4 1/2 out of 5 for bringing inspiration, value and a lightness of touch to north Glasgow.
Andiamo is also at Hamilton and Giffnock www.andiamo-restaurants.com
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