La Gondola
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About La Gondola
On High St in Kirkcaldy, La Gondola serves Italian food with tables taken on a walk-in basis. The menu runs from lasagne and chorizo pasta to garlic bread, with tiramisu and ice cream for dessert, and house wine is poured alongside. Waitstaff bring dishes to the table rather than the room running on counter service. The kitchen keeps to an evening closing time, and it opens Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays. Tables can be had without booking ahead on weekdays, including evenings when other nearby restaurants have already shut.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chorizo pasta, garlic bread, tiramisu and house wine.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chorizo pasta, garlic bread, tiramisu and house wine.
Customer Review Summary
Lasagne and chorizo pasta draw praise for being served hot and promptly, with staff repeatedly called friendly and accommodating, even near closing or during busy, loud stretches. One diner instead found the garlic bread lacking real garlic and the tiramisu flavourless, saying they wouldn't rush back despite enjoying the house wine.
Customer Review Summary
Lasagne and chorizo pasta draw praise for being served hot and promptly, with staff repeatedly called friendly and accommodating, even near closing or during busy, loud stretches. One diner instead found the garlic bread lacking real garlic and the tiramisu flavourless, saying they wouldn't rush back despite enjoying the house wine.
Featured reviews
- Q W
“Passing through the town on a Tuesday when quite a few other restaurants are closed. We’re very lucky to get a table without reservation. Staff is accommodating and friendly. We enjoyed our food.”
- Ian Reid
“We both got there with not many minutes to spare before the kitchen closed, everyone was lovely and welcoming even though it was heading to closing time. Service was very friendly, and food was served promptly. The food itself was hot, …”
- Michelle Chalmers
“We were served by a lovely young man yesterday, and he was incredibly quick and efficient. The food was amazing, as always. …”
- River Molloy
“Had high expectations after recommendations and reading other reviews. The main courses were decent, a lasagne and chorizo pasta. The garlic bread was underwhelming, was more like cheese on toast without much garlic. The tiramisu and ice cream were not good. Lacked flavour. Wouldn't be rushing back again. Chefs need to up their game! House wine was very nice.”
- Riley
“Absolutely lovely restaurant. Was quite busy when we went so was loud but a great atmosphere. Staff were all very friendly and attentive. Even though it was really busy we were served much faster than I’d expected. The food was absolutely incredible, will be going back again for sure.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Italian Restaurants near La Gondola
- 9.7 mi away
gluten free options, rib eye steak, desserts
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Gondola | 4.6475 | — | chorizo pasta, garlic bread, tiramisu |
| The Kettlebridge Inn, Bar & Italian Restaurant | 4.8396 | 9.7 mi away | gluten free options, rib eye steak, desserts |
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