Corrieri's — Restaurant in Scotland

Where do I begin… out for a chilled adventurous walk up the Wallace monument, taking all of it in and paying my respects, which took a lot out of me. After my walk I found a small cafe, and i decided to go in. All I wanted was a nice meal and to try process my experience up the Wallace monument… I wanted to enjoy my own company and not be disturbed. However, little did I know they all sang happy birthday to 3 different people… do they never think of where they’re customers come from? After a tragic and shocking piece of history just a few minutes away from the cafe and they’re playing happy birthday music - Unforgivable. As for the staff - unprofessional, instead of taking my order they were occupied on someone’s birthday cake who had already had their meal.. so in this cafe there seems to be a lack of attention to some particular customers. I think there’s also a lack of thought which is really poor. So I couldn’t stand being in there any longer and i just left..

You don’t go to a restaurant just for food, you go for atmosphere, well the atmosphere in that cafe has to change ASAP - instead of being happy, shouldn’t we honour those who fought for the country. Unfortunately it gets overlooked and people are more interested in cake and celebrations. I would be willing to give this cafe 1 more chance.. but if it doesn’t there will be consequences… BIG...

I don’t normally write reviews but when you have an experience like mine you really want to warn others. Today was a sunny and warm day. My boyfriend and I stopped into Corrieri’s and we’re going to get an ice cream. I asked the manager for a 1/2 litre of vanilla ice cream with raspberry sauce, with the intention to take it home, freeze it and eat it over the next couple days. The man who is meant to be a manager ( Robert ) scoffed at me, and seemed to retort at the fact that I am a heavier girl and “how can I eat all of that ice cream”. I don’t owe anyone an explanation, but upon telling him I’m going to eat it over a couple of days it was far from over. He then kept making jokes such as “how can he even fit raspberry sauce on top so much ice cream” and “how do I expect to put a lid on it. I take one mouthful and then I can already fit the lid on it. It’s these poor dramatics that caused my boyfriend to tell him he needed to watch his tone and that he wasn’t being nice. This is only the second time I’ve been to Corrieris but my boyfriend frequented it as a child. Doesn’t look like we will be back due to the way they treat paying customers. Thanks for that, as if people’s mental health and self esteem isn’t bad enough in this...

Looking at previous opinions seemed much better than in reality: carbonara tasting like baby food (no spices, pasta overdone) and medium warm, lasagna sheets overcooked but nice temperature when served straight from the oven. As it was nearly end of the day, staff was filling condiments between still dining clients, the dishes used for sugar weren't cleaned and still worn signs of previous coffee (spots), waitress was filling bottles with half of ketchup using already opened and partially used other bottles. Not very pleasant impression. But staff, starting from waitresses and ending on the owner, absolutely amazing listening to clients' wishes and flexible. Half portions available. Prices? Acceptable but leaning toward higher side considering quality and amount Atmosphere similar to busy fast food: lack of any Italian climat- one of the many. Despite disappointment I'm going to come back in hope it was just unlackwhen looking how busy the place was during our visit. Must be something therewhat I...