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A part of UK's most popular chain of restaurants, the Ashoka Shak at Coatbridge, is an authentic Indian restaurant located at the Showcase Leisure park, Baillieston that serves delicious and mouth-watering fare attracting people from all parts of Lanarkshire. Set in elegant and muted surroundings with touches of modernity, the restaurant offers diners a relaxed atmosphere with comfortable seating.

The ambience is welcoming, putting diners at ease and encouraging them to feast on the scrumptious fare that is available. The profusion of choices is impressive, with the à la carte menu comprising of dishes like tandoori prawns; the Chef's special of chuza tak a tak, a potent fusion of delicately spiced juliennes of chicken, onions and peppers and the traditional biryani. Curry aficionados have choices of Mughlai kurma and patia, a tangy sweet and sour curry that complements any meal. The menu also has an assortment of vegetarian fare together with naans, rotis and breads.

The restaurant offers a take-away menu for those wanting to relish a quick bite on the go.

Bright modern interiors with comfortable seating make Di Maggio's the friendly neighbourhood stopover for a hearty Italian meal with an extensive menu of home style family recipes and dishes prepared fresh everyday. Dining here is a relaxed affair for all the family.

The restaurant's à la carte menu has a wide selection of items ranging from pizza and pasta favourites to steaks, Scottish seafood, salads and burgers. Choose from dishes such as black tiger prawns roasted in white wine and garlic, BBQ baby back ribs, stuffed mushrooms and red onion and tomato bruschetta, for a start. Seafood lovers can feast on Blueblack mussels in white wine, powder fried salmon fillets served with a sweet chilli dip and pan seared fillet of sea bass topped with pine nuts served with Tuscan roast potatoes. Chicken and meat dishes range from breaded pan fried fillet of chicken with bacon to 16oz of prime Scottish fillet and sirloin steak served on the bone. Puddings of raspberry ripple cheesecake, cinnamon waffles with maple syrup and apple pie will satisfy those with a sweet tooth.

Frankie and Benny's combine classic American and Italian in both style and cuisine. They specialise in home style cooking 'just like Mamma used to make it'. This is a great place to take the entire family and represents excellent value for money. The restaurant and bar is suitable for any occasion, whether it's a leisurely lunch, a family meal or a fantastic evening with friends - they make sure you have a wonderful time.

Walking into the restaurant is like stepping back into 1950s New York, from the clatter and chatter of the open kitchen to the bottle lined bar. Walls with black and white family photographs showing life in Brooklyn's 'Little Italy' surround cosy booth seating and tables. Combined with the classic music of the fifties, a mix of American swing and beat, they definitely provide a fun and friendly atmosphere for all to enjoy.

Frankie and Benny's offers starters, main courses and delicious desserts, and favourites include char-grilled burgers, pizzas, pastas, steaks and house specialities such as chicken parmigiana, BBQ ribs, lamb shank and much more. The bar serves a wide range of beers, wines, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks.

Start with sticky wings, crispy coated chicken strips, tiger prawn skewer or Frankie's fried calamari and if you are dining in a group choose the giant sampler platter. The pastas, calzone and pizzas are all made freshly on order. An interesting dish on the menu is a the Boston 7 speciality pizza fully loaded with slices of pork meatballs, spicy pepperoni, ham, crispy bacon, chicken, peppers and red onion, served on a BBQ sauce base. They also serve a variety of sandwiches and burgers throughout the day.

A good value lunch menu is available on weekdays from 11am until 5pm offering a range of popular dishes from the main carte with one course at £5.95, two courses at £7.95 and three courses at £8.95.

For children up to the age of eleven, an all-inclusive menu features a selection of main courses, desserts and drinks starting at £3.95. As an added treat, they'll also receive an activity pack to entertain them whilst you eat.

Enjoy an American Italian meal at Frankie and Benny's with freshly prepared food and warm hospitality that makes you feel right at home.