Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Dumfries

11 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Brunos
Brunos
91/100 (1988 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Carbonara
Penne
Cannelloni
Calzone
Minestrone
Puddings
Soup
Pasta
Bruschette
Pâté
Salad
Fish & chips
Pesto
Prawn Cocktail
Mussels
Fish
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Tuna
Salami
Pork
Onion Soup
Prosciutto di parma
Fish & Chips
Fresh Fruit Salad
Pepperoni Pizza
Cannelloni Di Carne
Garlic mushrooms
Tiramisú
Lasagne
Bruschetta
Tiramisu
Gelati Misti - Chocolate
Lasagne
Panna Cotta Del Giorno
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"We made a last minute booking and was very well looked after the food was..."
Stephen Heyes
"After a couple of recommendations I booked for our anniversary meal. The staff, food and atmosphere didn't let it down, would go again if back in..."
alan mitchell
"Stayed overnight in Dumfries and decided to eat Italian, checked on line and found Bruno’s with high rating reviews, so decided on checking it out...."
stephen scott
"First time ever leaving a review after a meal, felt I had to. Food was amazing, but the service from staff was..."
Andrew Gibb
"We were down on holiday from Ayrshire found this wee Italian restaurant also came recommended from taxi driver too , food fantastic couldn't fault ,..."
Lynda Malone
"First time to Bruno's, but we will definitely go again when in Dumfries. Warm friendly staff and a great atmosphere. The food speaks for it self,..."
Sandria Scott
"Great food and service. Fillet steak cooked exactly as requested and a generous size as well. Highly..."
Andrew Dickinson
"Absolutely fantastic meal yet again. Staff are amazing, food amazing and wine was very decent. Decor is dated but it wouldn't be the same if it was..."
Dale Graham
"Great service from the moment you arrive till you leave, great food and a good ambience in the restaurant. Well worth a visit if you're in the area,..."
Ian White
"The food was fantastic but I feel that the restaurant needs a bit upgrading, the staff were lovely and friendly but I felt that they were a bit..."
Doreen Cummings
"Excellent food and friendly staff. Difficult to book though as closed Monday and Tuesday and not available on the phone..."
Susan Bowman
"Excellent service and superb food...."
philip Sharkey
"Great atmosphere, friendly wait team and delicious food. I had pasta and my kids had pizza, there was nothing left of either and for desert we had..."
Andy Watson
"Lovely night, attentive staff and really good quality wines at great value..."
Karen Gibson
"Had steak, I a can honestly say its the best steak I've had in years. Food and staff were absolutely..."
Stuart Bartley
"Steaks were really tender and well cooked. We had mixed cold meats for starter, which were nice but could have been presented with a selection of..."
William Matthews
"Lovely meal service was excellent lovely setting..."
Paul Mcgregor
"Food was perfect but the service was a little..."
Stewart Gray
The Hitching Post
The Hitching Post
90/100 (2234 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Vegetarian Friendly
Barbecue
American
International
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Italian
British
International
Vegan Options
American
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Fudge Sundae
Pork
Cullen Skink
Burger
Mixed grill
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
Pulled Pork
Nachos
Corn Dog
Fajitas
Muffin
Chicken New Yorker GF
Mix Grill
Mars & Nutella Eton Mess
Salad
Chocolate cake
Boston Brownie GF
Wings
mozzarella sticks
Cake
Classic Burger
Ribs
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Egg Roll
Strawberry Shortcake
Sweet Potato Fries
Italian
American
Barbecue
International
British
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Excellent service. Nice food and great choice. Excellent cocktail. Great value. Keep up the great..."
Steven Brennan
"American food portion size 👍. Great choice 👍 Good quality 👍 Great service 👍 We were a family of 6 we ordered a sharing..."
Peter Kelly
"The food was good, staff friendly & helpful and the music I believe to be American Country. There is a car park at the back. Nachos sharing..."
Robert Wallace
"Amazing place. Had fantastic food. Amazing gluten free options with majority of their menu being gluten free too. Friendly and accommodating staff...."
Emma-Louise Crosfield
"The food was really great, the service that we received was terrible. I noticed on other tables that there were plenty of dirty plates even though..."
Christopher Inman
"Very nice restaurant. Good choice of all courses.Staff are lovely and very friendly. Our meals were excellent and large portions. Corn dogs are..."
Angela Mcmeikan
"Staff are so lovely and very helpful nothing a bother. Food excellent had lunchtime menu more than sufficient hot and tasty what more can you ask..."
Shona Collins
"Absolutely superb meal tonight at The Hitching Post. We visit the area or 4 times a year and decided to try somewhere new for food - so glad we..."
Nikki B
"An amazing find during a short stay in Dumfries for hubby's birthday. I had a veggie hot dog absolutely loaded with toppings and chips, he had a surf..."
Emma Telford
"The restaurant was clean and had a good decor. Plenty of parking spaces and easy to get to. Good value for money for the size of the dishes, American..."
philip pearce
"Simply wonderful food here, cannot recommend enough - big portions and very tasty. Staff could not be more helpful, friendly and attentive. Brisket,..."
Kieran Torr
"Very friendly staff as soon as you walk in. Very good service. Staff are attentive. Food is really nice good portions. Will be recommending this..."
Amanda Mctaggart
"The food and service is brilliant. The meals were huge and filling everything on the menu sounded so delicious and great..."
Leo Kelly
"1st time we had been and will definitely be back The staff was so friendly and attentive from the minute we arrived until we left .The food was..."
karen bark
"Great food in an interesting location generous portions but lacking atmosphere. It's a shame they mixed up our order especially when it was so..."
Murray Bannister
"Overall fantastic meal, food tasted fabulous aswell as great presentation. Staff were so friendly, polite and welcoming. Highly recommend this place..."
Naomi Roper
"Awesome place to eat. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food is superb and..."
Anthony Bielby
"This place is amazing!! The allergen awareness and service is outstanding. Come here and enjoy the delicious American..."
James Molier
"Great place , busy but tables are not cramped together. Staff were excellent Extensive menu food great 1 star deducted for a small piece of chicken..."
William Pentland
La Dolce Vita
La Dolce Vita
87/100 (3578 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Seafood
European
Pizza
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Tagliatelle
Salmon
Veal
Cakes
Spaghetti Carbonara Half Ham Mushroom and Pineapple Pizza
Meat feast
Arugula Salad
King Prawn Crostini
Sea Bass
Lamb
Sauerkraut
Cheesecake
Garlic Bread Sharer
Gnocchi
Pepperoni Pizza
Bruschette
Squash
Lobster
Celeriac & Apple Soup Calamari
Penne
Pesto
Spaghettini Bolognese
Pasta
Calzone
Duck breast
Fish
Vesuvius Pizza
Cod
Salad
Puddings
Red wine
Panzanella
Prawns
Chili
Cake
Soup
Vesuvius Gluten Free
Scallops
Pizza Goats Cheese
Duck
Fusilli Imperiale
Tiramisu
Calamari
Risotto
Pâté
Cheesecakes
Mussels
Sea Bass
Lasagne
Carbonara
Profiteroles
Sausage
Focaccia
Calamares
Roast Potatoes
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
European
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
American Express
Accepts American Express
Mastercard
Reservations
Street Parking
Visa
Seating
Table Service
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A great experience with great service Pizza was slightly burnt 1 side (hard to cut) and excellent other side Very happy with the duck, a good chef..."
Guardian Devil
"Really enjoyed my dinner here. Went with my other half. We had a reservation and we're served fairly quickly. Duck fish was lovely and I really..."
Sam Scott
"Really nice restaurant, good food and good service, even though the portion sizes were a little smaller than..."
Jack Jones
"It's always busy with great atmosphere. Always wise to book a table though. Food excellent, couldn't fault it and prices competitive. Great meal..."
Tracey Hunter
"Very tasty and a lot of food, lovely atmosphere too. Two big pizzas, sharing focaccia and two drinks for £26 (their midweek madness deal!) Can't go..."
Archie Dore
"Went on a Monday lunch time and it was buzzing! Lovely ambiance. Food was brilliant and excellent value for money- unbeatable really. Portions are..."
C N McIntyre
"Very nice restaurant with a good atmosphere and a helpful and friendly staf. Food is nice and fresh cooked and they really try to serve a good..."
Jeroen L (Steenhouwer)
"This was without a doubt one of the best meals I've had in recent times, nice surroundings, polite staff and great food. Starter was chefs prawn dish..."
Sha Cha (Shabz)
"Well, I have never been in here. Deffo recommend booking. Seems very popular. The food was amazing. Staff were..."
Fast N Mucky Photography
"Excellent service, food, prices and portions. I would really recommend this place to eat. They have gluten free pizza bases and vegan..."
Amanda Dove
"9 of us went for and evening meal. 2 courses. For a birthday celebration. Food was authentic and first class. Great selection to suit all, including..."
Pete Paton
"Great food and terrific..."
Jim Boyle
"We had never been for a meal in Dumfries before and boy were we happy to stumble over this lovely restaurant. Here is a picture of the risotto that..."
Chris Taylor
"My favourite place to eat out in Dumfries for Italian food , great speedy service in stylish surroundings, , child friendly, absolutely value for..."
Angela Boocock
"Beautiful food, and a great offer for the midweek..."
Mathew Berry
Starkeys Gourmet Burger
Starkeys Gourmet Burger
85/100 (14 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
British
American
Fast Food
Burger
"What a beautiful place to eat, made to feel welcome so in my eyes a great supporter of the local LGBT+,community The food is to die for with salad as..."
Jennifer Greenan MacLeod
"Really good little place very fairly priced they give NHS workers discount. Food was all freshly cooked and very very nice service also good honestly..."
JKB77 77
"Nice cuppa, friendly..."
Russell Holden
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Primo Piano
Primo Piano
84/100 (782 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Cheesecakes
Bruschette
Pesto
Pasta
Fish
Scallops
Pork
Calamari
Calamares
Cheesecake
Prawns
Bass
"Second time at primo.piano after a Christmas work do ( which was excellent). Food was amazingly good. Restaurant is lovely and staff were very..."
margaret murray
"Primo Piano was not difficult to find on Queensberry Street. Follow your nose and you will find it; the smells alone convinced me and the group that..."
Jason Personal Peake
"Friendly greeting on arrival was followed by drinks and food orders as expected. The range of items on the main menu and specials is extensive. At..."
Jim mclaughlin
"I was amazed from the first instance when I called at the last minute to book a table for 4 and two high chairs, the phone was answered with a couple..."
Alex Debe
"Primo Piano is our go to Restaurant in Dumfries. The food is incredible and the pricing for food and drink is very reasonable. From the moment you..."
Stuart Callander
"Such a great place for dinner. The food was delicious and reasonably priced and the staff were just lovely. Highly..."
Jacqueline Cooke
"Great food, great staff and friendly atmosphere, love this restaurant, looking forward to trying the up and coming new..."
Louise Dunlop
"I have lost count of the number of times I have benn to Primo. Every single time everything is fantastic - the service, the atmosphere and most..."
Dan Hogg
"Excellent meal. Quality food at very reasonable prices very friendly and helpfull..."
Allan Beattie
"The food is amazing, brilliant atmosphere an we had a brilliant evening the staff could not of been more helpful. Thanks for everybody's..."
benjamin riches
"Rinaldi family, and all staff, excellent as usual. Wonderful food - wonderful..."
John Dowson
"Good service, large portions, £10 deal was..."
Samantha Rome
"Fantastic service, great food and atmosphere....highly..."
Dr Jeremy Law
"Fabulous quality Italian cuisine and a great team who create a lovely..."
Alli Green
"Incredible food at affordable prices best to..."
GEORGE T
Pizzeria Il Fiume
Pizzeria Il Fiume
83/100 (3261 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Mediterranean
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Tiramisu
Tiramisú
Bruschetta
Cheesecakes
Fried Shrimp
Lasagne
Profiteroles
Focaccia
Praw SLA
Salad
Penne
Calamari
Bruschette
Puddings
Risotto
Pesto
Cake
Mussels
Fish
Soup
Calamares
Pork
Calzone
Cheesecake
Fillet steak
Spaghetti Bolognese
Prawns
Wine
Penne
Vegetarian Pizza
esspreso
Pizza and Pasta
Sit down
Italian
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Excellent service, staff were great with our 3 kids and although no kids menu, the prices of the mains were within a kids meal price bracket, and..."
Laura Robb
"Pizzas are great, place is buzzing.. Best Italian in the town by an absolute..."
Sebastian Teneggi
"I have never had a bad meal here, hands down my favourite restaurant in the town! They always take good care of you and make my daughter feel like a..."
Stacy Simpson
"Great food as always, friendly helpful staff. Glad it's back open and look forward to many more enjoyable meals with friends and family..."
Melanie McKie
"Dined there last night and the food was amazing ! Welcome back at long last..."
Shirley Wight
"This is a great wee hide away has a rustic italian home feel to it I can see the feel they are going for , had the king prawn salad which was way..."
carolyn dodds
"Excellent pizza and solid Italian wine selection. Friendly staff, who were welcoming and kind. Great location. Some parts of Dumfries are a little..."
Jack Gilbert
"First time in Dumfries. No idea where to eat and so glad I came across this place. A hidden gem. The food is excellent. Got the pizza and pasta. The..."
Marlon Martinez
"Pleasant Italian restaurant. Wide menu. Excellent pizza cooked in a proper wood fired pizza oven . Lost a star..too much salt on the chips but..."
John Smith
"Got some panzanelle to start which was really nice with the garlic sauce it came with My fillet steak was cooked exactly how I asked and had a..."
Dxmmy OG
"Probably the best pizza I've ever had. A sumptuous cheese, tomato, garlic and oregano delight. Great cosy atmosphere, very friendly staff and a top..."
Muzher Sharif
"My cheese and Mac was so good but there was no salt but it was ok my fried pizza roll was amazing the waiters/manager was really nice he was hugging..."
Oliver Garbarz
"Nice and authentic Italian food. The environment is cosy and the staff are very..."
Wenyi Lee Stones
"Great food and..."
G Mac
"Excellent freshly made food and great customer..."
UniGreenScheme Scotland
"Nice friendly Italian restaurant serving good food and..."
Ian Morin
"Best restaurant in Dumfries. Superb food and wonderful..."
Laurence Lilley
"In love with the pizza from here. Got it to takeaway and it was ready within a matter minutes. Staff seemed really genuine and..."
Claire Griffiths
"Started with sharing their cheesy garlic bread, which is real authentic Italian and large like a pizza, not like the supermarket style. ..."
Robert Wallace
"Excellent food and super staff..."
Bruno Villard
"Delicious food, but happier staff serving at the tables would be enough for the 5..."
Veríssimo Gil Miranda da Silva
"Amazing handmade pizzas. Had a table of 10 people and everything was..."
Adam Chalmers
Balmoral Fish & Chicken Bar
Balmoral Fish & Chicken Bar
82/100 (467 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Fast food
British
Italian
Scottish
British
Scottish
Fast Food
Lunch
Dinner
Fish
Sit down
Fast food
British
Scottish
Italian
Takeout
Street Parking
Cash Only
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"If I could give it 10 stars I would! Brilliant Chippy, Great Service and Interior, even though it was expensive, you get your moneys worth out of..."
Max T
"The best chippy meal I've had in years. Popped in today late lunchtime. Got the sweet chilli haggis with chips and a single black pudding. Everything..."
John Williams
"Best Fish and Chips by a mile. So easy to order online and the pick up was bang on schedule. Piping hot, delicious food, and the chips are to die..."
Simon Jones
"Walk in chippy . I go regular Food is really good and staff friendly. It's just a take out place. Dont have any photos. It's on the..."
Isabel McGregor
"Ordered from here a couple of times, good size portions at a reasonable price. Use the app and get 20% of first..."
paul heggs
"Visited as I was on holiday in the area. Spotlessly clean with pleasant staff and was very busy with locals on a wet Thursday, always a good sign...."
Karen Liddle
"We had two fish suppers a haggis supper and sausage supper with mushy peas. The chips were just right , the fish was great with just the right amount..."
Colin C
"Great food. Friendly..."
Mark Eveleigh
"The guy who owns this place is lovely,we are currently moving house so have been late eating.On one occasion he was locking the door as we arrived..."
Susan Campbell
"Recently visited since they reopened. Not been in years as they never used to accept card but they do now and it was lovely. Great big..."
Reb S
"I recently moved back here... my home town. The Balmoral was a regular haunt of mine years ago... just a great family run Italian cafe. I returned..."
Norman Hill
Taddei's Takeaway
Taddei's Takeaway
78/100 (94 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
British
Scottish
Fast food
Italian
British
Scottish
Fast Food
Fast food
Fast food
British
Scottish
Italian
Cheap Eats
"A must stop when I travel up from South of the border. Lovely food, good..."
Carl weeks
"This is a good wee takeaway very kind staff and good..."
Kohdie Thomas Grierson
"The best burgers and rolls ever !! Really good, I took the special burger for only 5£ ( in picture) and the cheeseburger for less than 4£..."
Audrey Lala
"Brilliant hot rolls (alright mainly bacon for me) but classic fried food to go... What's not to like? 🥓..."
Shadow Warrior
"Always friendly and helpful. Very quick service too. Food is always..."
Isabelle McCrae
"Without fail taddei's takeaway will sort you out. No cheeseburger like it and always cooked to..."
Hailey Johnston
"Great service and takeaway aproperhot/cold..."
Andrew Edgar
"Absolutely lovely rolls and really friendly..."
Brandon Roberts
"Best hot tools in Dumfries. Great..."
Declan Sweeney
"Good service, good food and quick to..."
Emma McCrory
"Best cheeseburger in dumfries and a great..."
Keith Lawrence
"does a good english breakfast and a mean coffee..."
Steven Weir
"Does a nice Taddies..."
Dino
"Great food and..."
Pamela Dawson
"Best hangover cure in..."
James Scott
"Good food good..."
chris forster
"Good..."
Julie Anderson
Benvenuto Takeaway
Benvenuto Takeaway
76/100 (1960 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Pasta
Hawaiian Pizza
Tagliatelle Benvenuto
Pesto
Pepperoni Pizza
Pizza marinara
Sit down
Fast food
Pizza
Italian
Delivery
Takeout
Mid-range
"Fantastic takeaway! Friendly and helpful service. The food didn't take long & we were able to sit outside too which was nice. The food was delicious!..."
Theresa R
"As a family of 5, 4 of which have coeliac disease, we ordered from here when staying in Dumfries. Absolutely delicious gluten free pizza, best we've..."
Lynsey Fenwick
"The pizzas are by far the best in the region. Cannot beat a pepperoni or meat feast. Will happily go..."
Tony H
"Ordered over the phone and ready at said time. Gluten Free pizza ordered and no problems after eating..."
Dorothy Jones
"Absolutely love a benven, spaghetti monkfish when they have it is just outstanding. Pizza, garlic bread, amatriciana all amazing. Service is always..."
Dale Graham
"Genuinely the best gluten free pizzas i have every had!..."
Scott Bell
"Always have hot fabulous pizzas delivered. Never had an issue. Definitely our favourite place for pizzas in..."
J R
"Always the best food and service... we look forward to the best pizza and pasta in the whole UK in my opinion. And brilliant staff run by excellent..."
nerendra naidoo
"Choices, prices and value for money. I had spaghetti bolognese. Large portion with lots of meat in a tasty sauce. Almost didn't finish it. Very..."
Jim mclaughlin
"1st pizza from here was brill be back for..."
Dannan Campbell
"Great pizzas. Easy ordering process. Ready for collection at the arranged time. Very efficient and straight forward. Great pizzas and highly..."
Pete
"Really good food but found it very unusual that you have to request the pizza be cut when ordering or it won't..."
Sam Scott
Prego
Prego
70/100 (20 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Fast Food
Dinner
Pasta
Pesto
Queen Of The South Bar
Queen Of The South Bar
70/100 (72 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
British
Pizza
Italian
British
Pizza
American
American
Lunch
Dinner
Sit down
Pizza
British
Italian
American
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Excellent service and excellent atmosphere (when I am here) great selection of drinks. Good quiz night and excellent free hot dogs..."
Jordan Whyte
"Wow! We were visiting for the day, looking for a place to lunch. Came in and had a very warm welcome. The food was amazing and so well priced...."
lesley arneil
"Good atmosphere need a dj all weekend nights. Good jukebox just needs a good MUSICAL brain to keep the punters to stay in the one place with a..."
Brian Thomson
"Fantastic Pub so welcoming and friendly and great Evening spent with Good Company, and Didn't break the bank on drinks. So Top Notch place highly..."
Dee Crosbie
"Funky Monkey soul hip hop funk awsome good prices on drinks 2 and has a pool table..."
Greg Truckell
"Great fun at the Tues night quiz. Friendly staff, welcoming..."
Jacqueline Cooper
"Great location, solid fast service. Great chilli cheese fries even on a..."
Donny Rainbow
"Fab wee pub good beer good friendly..."
Craig Bowron
"Proper pub, proper peeps, good beer, sorted!..."
steve winner
"Very friendly good chat good..."
Jim Bissett
"Great place to go for a pint and plenty going..."
Alister Blyth
"Cracking wee pub, yin ae the best in toon!..."
Paul Winter
"First time in and was more than..."
stuart murray
"Freinds. Come as you are interested to go..."
Martin Speirs
"Good..."
ian geddes