text: Piatto Verde is great cheap and cheerful traditional Italian banter in an unpretentious atmosphere ideal in my opinion if there is a big gang of you wanting to go on a night out but you want to pretend to be at least a little bit civilised at the beginning There is nothing better than a good dose of pizza or pasta to line your stomach before an alcohol endurance marathon ie an average night out in Scotland and you have got a chance of making it until am if you take the time to eat beforehandnnI came here with a big group of friends before what was inevitably going to turn into a rum catalysed dance session or embarrassment and we got big amounts of house wine and a starter and main for much less than any of the city centre Italians Piatto Verde is near the Fountain Park complex so slightly more out of the way but really only a short walk from the west end and it is worth it for the cash savings The pasta dish I went for was really tasty and generously proportioned The restaurant space is definitely cosy though so you will need to book ahead if you are planning on pitching up with a big group