Ghilonis

I visit Ghiloni’s far too often, probably because it’s a 5 minute walk from my house and the milkshakes are too hard to resist.
It’s nothing fancy but they have a decent variety of options that are all good quality. They’re more than happy to swap fillings about — chips and tuna mayo is a personal favourite — and their desserts are just amazing. The staff are usually lovely and its very reasonably priced.
It’s handy for a quick lunch or a catch up over coffee and the takeaway is decent too! Lots of sweet treats to choose from and probably one of the best chippies in Kirky’s centre.

Oh, I really want to like this place more than I do, and I have to point out this review is based on 2 trips to Ghiloni’s for fish & chips takeaways.
We have just moved to this area, and were on a quest to find a great fish & chip takeaway. Having previously had a terrible experience with fish & chips in Bishopbriggs, someone on Twitter recommended Ghiloni’s.
I love that this is a long-​established family business, and it is always busy both times I have been in. The takeaway area is a small area separate to the dining in area, and as well as having a huge takeaway menu, it is a sweet shop heaven. Glass cabinets bulging with jars of sweeties, and trays of ice-​cream seem to sparkle and shine when you walk in!
So down to the business of the fish and chips. After our first visit, I think I would have rated it as a 3 – 4, the fish was fresh although the batter a little heavy and the chips were moreish!
However, our last trip to Ghiloni’s for fish & chips was incredibly disappointing. Both the fish and the chips were very greasy and heavy, and left a funny aftertaste in my mouth. When I scraped away the batter I found the fish mushy, and lacking in quantity. The fish: batter ratio was not good, with far more batter than fish!
I think we should try it again, as this appears to be a local institution, and I want to love it! But, I must say I am a little reluctant to go back and pay for what we experienced on our last visit!

This place is a personal favourite. I spend way too much time in here.
From a catch up lunch every week with a good friend. Or a quick breakfast after a heavy night out. Couple of rolls to go when heading out for an adventure. Ice cream on a hot day. It’s local, been here for ages and seems more of a habit that somewhere I plan to visit.
You have the sit in area. Fills most of every ones requirements. Burgers, Fish n Chips, Rolls, Pasta and breakfasts. I usually ended up with their special chicken burger. Chicken burger, bit of bacon, relish, salad and a side of chips. Price was about £6, ended up getting it too many times I was sick of it.
There is also a take away area next door. Can get all your usual chip shop style options. Ice cream of all variety’s and forms shapes etc… For old school sweetie lovers they have jars stacked up right in front of you. Brings back some memories. You could end up spending a fortune.
Staff are friendly after a couple of visits you end up feeling like a regular. Price wise it can be a little pricey but nothing too ridiculous. Food is good. Only downside is that if it is a holiday or the weather is glorious then it can be really busy. Both in restaurant and the take away area. This can then lead to order mistakes and waiting a while. Sort of usual but just a warning.
I love the place. Spend way too much time here, but then again I think everyone from the area finds themselves here.
If you are visiting Kirkintilloch, you have to pop in here. The place is almost a landmark.

From a coffee to a 3 course meal, or a carry out, this place has it all. Been here for years, and is well visited by ppl everywhere. Their icecream is delicous, you need to try it. I love their fish and chips, followed by their ice cream. Plenty of seats, all on the level. Next time your in Kirkintilloch why not give it a try!