I tried Glasgow Civerinos Slice Bar - bigger is not always better

You could throw a stone in Glasgow and hit a pizza restaurant - but getting your pie by the slice was tough before Civerinos moved in last week.

Promising an authentic New York-style experience, the Finnieston Slice Bar on Radnor Street has received a lot of hype since opening.

I arrive at the trendy new pizzeria around 1pm and order a slice of pepperoni (sugo, mozzarella, pepperoni, topped with parsley and parmesan) from the Slices & Pies To Go window.

The slice costs £6 so at £3 for a can of Diet Coke, it will be water back at the office for me.

The service is pleasant and quick, and I'm told it will only take a few minutes for my pizza to be ready.

Takeaway slices are served on paper plates, I'm told. One look at the sideways rain outside and I ask if there is any other option, anything to shield my lunch from the elements? My only choice is a full-sized pizza box for £1.

Five minutes after entering the joint, I'm handed my takeaway and back to the office I go.

At Civerinos, "bigger is always better", but looking at the monstrous slice of pizza I was meant to carry away on a paper plate I feel a bit crestfallen, foolish even.

There is a reasonable expectation when you get a takeaway slice that eating it on the go will not amount to an embarrassing spectacle.

But the size of this thing (1/4 of a 20" pizza) is a bit over the top. Value for money, yes, but I wish I had asked them to cut it in half.

Better yet, I would love a slice at half the size and half the price - the way they do it in New York.

The pizza itself is good and the parsley is a nice touch. I would go back for a casual sit-in lunch, but my quest for a good all-around takeaway slice in Glasgow continues...

What's the verdict?

Value for Money: 2.5/5 - The slices range from £4.50 to £6.50 which is alright - but the maths don't seem to add up. A slice of pizza is 1/4 of a 20", but a slice of pepperoni is £6 and a 20" pepperoni is £27.50. A 500ml bottle of water will set you back £4. Can of juice? £3.

Taste: 4/5 - The pizza was good. Thin dough, pillowy crust. Not too tomato-ey.

Atmosphere: 4/5 - A few tables were inside already for lunch. Owners have done a nice job of the interior which is mostly plywood and inspired by skate parks. If you like a back on your chair arrive before your pal and take the coveted booth seat - the rest are stools. 

Service: 4/5 - The person who helped me was nice and efficient. There was half a dozen staff on shift and all appeared attentive and kind.

Variety: 3/5 - There are 15 different pizzas as well as sides, extras, and dips. There are vegan and veggie options but no gluten-free items.

Overall score: 17.5/25