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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Good authentic Italian food, although if you are expecting pizza you will be disappointed…read more The decor is a little dated but the staff are attentive, the food arrives quickly and tasty. I had the salmon in a dill sauce which was perfectly cooked, my wife had chicken (which was sadly a little dry) but overall we were both pleased. Bedford has many Italian restaurants but Amici is by far the best!

Visited on 6th March 2018 for a repeat visit and was not disappointed. The service as usual was…read moregreat and the the food, mouthwatering. When washed down with a good bottle of quality Primitivo, it made for another memorable meal.

What a great restaurant the staff was amazing. Also the pasta was unreal.. I would recommend it to…read morefriends In a heart beat...