The lovely Buzzworks recently me invited me along to the Lido in Troon to sample their amazing sounding menu and I was so excited to try it out! As a Glasgow Westender for the last however many years it's always great to get out of the Westend bubble and try some new places. Troon really isn't that far at all and I think it makes it even more exciting to take a little trip outside of the city for food.
As part of Buzzwork Holdings the Lido is all about using the finest ingredients and the best local suppliers. From this philosophy the Lido creates food that is simple and delicious with a subtle, laid-back Mediterranean influence.
The 'Love Food, Feel Good' night was all about delicious food that's been prepared with passion, highlighting a love of good food and celebrating the love, care and quality that goes into every single dish. When you think about it most special occasions revolve around food and a meal out really brings people you love together. And if you have a gorgeous setting and a mouth-watering menu to share then all the better.
The Lido has recently been given a fashionable make-over and the beautiful, contemporary setting is a really relaxing and chic environment. We dined in stylish private dining room, but it was so nice to also see the restaurant filled with people of all ages enjoying their meals.
There was just so much food!
We were delivered the most delicious array of dishes and we were lucky enough to try every single dish on the specially created menu. Perfect if you often suffer from food envy! We had canapés, starters, sharing planks, mains, desserts...
I was also absolutely delighted to see that we would be treated to some Edinburgh Gin cocktails. Edinburgh Gin is probably my absolute favourite gin and a good gin cocktail is without a doubt my tipple of choice. I particularly loved the 'Cannonball' which was, gin, orange bitters, Schwepps ginger ale, an orange slice and a hint of black pepper - sublime.
Everything was, of course, just delicious but as always I had a couple of favourites!
The Beef Carpachio to start was melt in the mouth, but I also couldn't resist the Pumpkin Tortellini with crispy pancetta and amaretti crumble. I'm currently having the best food flashbacks.
By this point we needed a little break and the charming Italian chef, Mattia Delle Piane came out to talk all things pasta. Mattia hosted a pasta-making masterclass and magically produced all kinds of pasta right before our eyes. His passion for food really shone through and it was so lovely to hear all of his stories about his Italian family and how his Nonna cooked homemade pasta every Sunday and you had to be there without fail. Also, who knew there could be so many types of pasta!
And on to the mains...
The King Prawn and Crab Spaghetti was so, so good and the pasta was deliciously fresh! I also can't say no to a risotto dish and the Butternut Squash Risotto with crisp sage leaves, parmesan shavings and rocket was pretty damn tasty.
Make sure you leave a little room for dessert! Now I must apologise for the lack of photos, but if you'd like my two cents - Nutella tart!
Thank you so much to Buzzworks for inviting me along and another huge thank you to the Lido in Troon for hosting. It was an amazing night filled with the best food and drinks!
x x x
** I was invited along to enjoy a meal on the house, but all views are my own!
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