I visited here with my family after being advised not to o as the service was terrible…read more Firstly - this is a lovely italian restaurant, quite small but that made it cosy! We visited on a sunday nd they had all the usual italian things (pizza , pasta) that we were expecting along with a carvery and a whole other menu of english dishes! Prices here are very reasonable and there is also seating outside if the weather is warm. The staff were lovely and friendly and portion sizes were HUGE! One complaint - the salad br was terrible, brown lettuce, soggy tomatoes and everything else has run out!

Good starters, acceptable main courses. Adequate selection of vines. In general the quality of the…read morefood is outstanding, not the typical Italian franchise.

We went in to the restaurant and got a table straight away.Both food and drinks orders were brought…read moreout quickly. The food was delicious and I was really pleased with what I had ordered as I have never had a carbonara that good in my life! The meal was a very good price and I would 100% go again :D

The food at Fratellis is delicious, and wont break the bank. They have a light lunch menu and a…read morefull menu that caters for all tastes. I would recommend it anytime.

Best food and service in Bedford. A little hard to find, but I'm glad a stumbled across it. (kind…read moreof behind the Rose Pub). Authentic Italian food, awesome. Don't miss it, it's been the food highlight spending my wife's birthday there.

THIS PLACE HAS CLOSED DOWN! BUT MOVED CLOSER TO TOWN CENTER UNDER A DIFFERENT NAME. I have been to…read moreLa Fontana near greyfriars and the new location under a new name but same management. Best pizza I have ever has. The spicy garlic pizza they do is out of this world. The service is fantastic. Their lemonade soda they do is very refreshing and desserts to die for. I had this chocolate dessert that was kind of like an ice cream cake, never had it before but glad I tried it. They make fresh bread too and it's the best Italian bread ever. The new location is smaller but the decor and ambience is the greatest. Can't wait to go back here when I go back to London..... Their pizza I crave it everyday

Even though I got takeaway I would really drink I the ambience nice paintings and decorations it…read moredefinitely gave an Italian vibe the food I fabulous to really tasty and a great size also great service really quick

Love this place! Excellent family run local pizzeria that delivers authentic Italian food in homely…read moresurroundings. Despite subtle music in the background you are surrounded by the sound of people talking and enjoying themselves which gives it a cosy and friendly atmosphere. The pizzas are delicious....great selection on the menu and generous portions so you won't feel disappointed. The staff are very friendly and accommodating and it's obvious they get a lot of regular customers! I highly recommend this place.

This is one of the best authentic Italian restaurants I have ever been too. The food was like home…read morecooked fresh Italian food. It was not very heavy like most Italian places. Service was also excellent. Very friendly staff they make you feel like you are at some friends house for dinner. Our server Dawna was great.

We have been coming here over and over again. We couldn't be more pleased with the trattoria…read moreauthentic Italian food in Bedford. The food, the service, the music takes you back to Italy during your dinning here. We highly recommend it.

Just had a fabulous lunch here! The decor is so mid-century modern with cozy fairy lights. The…read morestaff are so friendly and welcoming and the super cool thing is that all their sandwiches, pastas, and pizzas can be made gluten free! I had gf pasta with ragú and it was seriously as if it came from the old country. I believe the owners are Italian. The Higgins Pantry is definitely going to be one of my regular spots :)

I've traveled through the U.K. Several times, this was my first trip to the small, charming town of…read moreBedford. On researching this history of the town I learned there was a fairly large population of Italian descendants, so I started to search out some restaurants and came across The Higgin's Pantry centrally located in the downtown. I made my reservation via their website and was promptly responded to by Rose who was very helpful. Having. Been raised by an Italian, I always go for a dish with a red sauce (which should tell right away the quality), as well as if they have "real" Italian sausage, which they do get from a local butcher. I was completely satisfied with my choices of a penne pasta with Italian sassuage as well as the crispy calimari starter. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to try something other than the usual Fish & Chips!

A smart contemporary restaurant with plenty of tables and it goes back along way. A good selection…read moreof both starters & mains but I never looked at the desserts. 2 courses with side salad and a pint for £31 but I did have the monkfish. Friendly staff and prompt service, quite enjoyable. I think the original 2009 review can now be discounted. X = You've gotta be kidding me XX = trying but not reaching the standard expected or advertised XXX = achieving the standards expected/advertised however high that might be XXXX = they're doing something special here, above expected standards of service XXXXX = WOW! you gotta go here!

Simple, well cooked italian food. Very busy, nice atmosphere, friendly waiting staff…read more Priced around the £10 mark for a main course, I'd certainly recommend this place over any of the chained alternatives. Meatballs went down a treat. Lots of delicious vegetarian options.

Lovely food cocktails etc. need to book otherwise you get stuck down the middle of restaurant even…read moreif you have loads of shopping

Mmmmmmmmmmmm, Pizza Express, now I know it's not just 'lika mamma used to make' but as chains go I…read morethink it's up their with the best of em. In my opinion this place is best for lunch, especially with their new lighter pizza range. If you're looking for an evening meal then i'd suggest looking trying one of the town many family owned italian restaurants.

I was in Bedford on business and we stumbled on this place. Excellent Authentic Italian food and…read moregreat service. Can't wait to go back in a few weeks when I am in town again.

First week opening, not good service, the waiters could hardly speak english, they had NO orange…read morejuice and i had to ask for vodka 3 times until he understood what i wanted. i asked for a fish dish and he came out with a meat dish, glad i am not a veggi, the ice crea, tasted like sherbert..? they ended up giving us the drinks free as they knew they messed up but I unfortunatly wont be going there again

Great location at 15 Castle Lane the appearance look good. Had to wait for the plates to arrive as…read morethe bread and dips arrived. Tomato dip really nice, bread could have been from any supermarket.Waited for the food quite a long time. Don't come here if you in a hurry. My main meal of pasta and Italian sausage was nice but wife's lamb and cous cous was dry and not many vegetables. Home made ice cream was lovely. Service is poor.