Pane E Vino

Pane E Vino has established itself as one of Glasgow's most authentic Italian cafes, consistently earning exceptional praise for its outstanding food, wine, and coffee, as well as its genuine Italian atmosphere. The restaurant has been described as excellent Italian cafe, best in Glasgow by far, delightful genuine Italian bistro, and top class authentic establishment, with reviewers noting it feels like sitting in a cafe in Rome or Venice.

The food at Pane E Vino receives outstanding reviews, with dishes consistently described as outstanding, to die for, delicious, so tasty, and freshly made from scratch with wholesome ingredients. The restaurant makes food according to your order, which means there may be a wait, but the food quality benefits from being freshly prepared rather than pre-made. Even simple dishes like spaghetti pomodoro are described as to die for, and the vegetarian homemade lasagne receives particular praise when available. The menu is not extensive, but what they do, they do really well. However, there have been some concerns raised about sandwich quality, with one reviewer noting sandwiches were pretty poor and below average for the price (around £12 each), though the hot food looked good. The Italian sausage with fried onion on Italian bread receives positive feedback, described as so tasty.

The restaurant's wine selection receives exceptional praise, with wines described as outstanding, fantastic, delicious, good value, and of exceptional quality. The house wines and those on the menu are described as simply delicious and good value, and the plethora of wines for sale all around allow experimentation beyond the menu. The corkage charge is described as very reasonable, and the restaurant offers a pasta and wine deal for £20 during the week.

The coffee at Pane E Vino receives outstanding reviews, with reviewers describing it as outstanding and some of the best coffee they've tasted. The coffee is described as exquisitely smooth and flavoursome, with the barista expertly dialling in the coffee to the machine. The americano comes as an espresso shot with a jug of hot water, allowing customization. The restaurant uses organic coffee beans, and reviewers note that in Italy they serve coffees in small cups, which is authentic to Italian cafe culture.

The restaurant's cakes and desserts receive positive feedback, described as so good and tempting that reviewers have yet to be able to resist having a dessert at any visit.

The restaurant offers an intriguing selection of Italian produce, with reviewers noting they are surrounded by so many tempting Italian gourmet foods and wines, and they rarely leave without purchasing some.

The restaurant's atmosphere receives consistent praise, with reviewers describing it as delightful, featuring an ambience that really feels like you are sitting in a cafe in Rome or Venice. The restaurant has no chain feel and no restricted times (like two-hour slots), allowing guests to dine for as long as they like.

Service at Pane E Vino receives generally positive feedback, with staff described as lovely, attentive, and friendly. The staff and owners are noted for recognising and acknowledging regular customers, and if not too busy, finding time to chat. However, there have been some service issues reported, including one reviewer noting it took a while to get food (probably a staff issue), and another reviewer noting that one lady was very rude, saying she knows her business when the customer was just wanting to double check their bill, and using inappropriate language like "what do you want" which is not appropriate for a classy cafe.

Value perception varies, with some reviewers noting it's a bit pricey but paying for quality, while others find the wines and special deals (like pasta and wine for £20) to be good value.

For visitors to Glasgow, Pane E Vino offers an authentic Italian cafe experience with outstanding food, wine, and coffee in a genuine Italian atmosphere. The restaurant's ability to deliver outstanding quality, authentic experience, and no time restrictions has earned it enthusiastic recommendations from many reviewers. However, guests should be aware that food is made fresh to order, which may mean waiting, and there have been some service inconsistencies reported. The combination of outstanding food, wine, and coffee, authentic atmosphere, and Italian produce selection makes it a standout establishment, though the restaurant would benefit from ensuring consistent service quality and addressing sandwich quality concerns to maintain its reputation as the best Italian cafe in Glasgow.