I love this place. you enter the restaurant through a shop full of Italian treats ... the wafts of…read morebread, meats and cheeses making you dribble with anticipation ..... mmmmmmmm The restaurant itself is lovely, the waiting staff always friendly and the food. The Meatballs are a particular favorite ... CAPPELLA ROMANA Tagliatelle pasta with Nonna's meatballs wrapped in Speck ham & baked in the oven, served with a bolognaise sauce served impeccibly. I love it, its pricey but in my eyes worth it !

Best breakfast in Seaford! I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good eggs Benedictread more

Wonderful food and ambience; enjoyed a Negroni, Barbera d'Asti, pizza and pork cutlets parmigiana…read more Also good service and overall hospitality

Great authentic Italian restaurant real treat not to go to a chain and have the feel of a family…read morerun restaurant with great food and atmosphere.

Such a pretty restaurant! It has such a lively atmosphere, and the staff are all happy and…read morewelcoming. The menu was great, and my lunch was so scrumptious. I came here with my Mum once and absolutely loved it, and it's a regular lunch spot for my Mum and Grandma. It feels really authentic and it's overall such a pretty restaurant. I would definitely recommend here, however I do remember it being quite tightly packed so it may not be idealistic for wheelchair users. Other than this, it's a very lovely place with a great menu and not overpriced.

Sevenoaks is a small town with oh-so-many coffee and lunch places. I was amazed when this opened as…read moreit offers sandwiches, coffees, light lunches and drinks - just like SO many other places just feet away. Even Strada, a perfectly respectable joint, is only some 20 yards distant and their cooked lunch menu is so similar that one wonders at the sheer nerve of the Soprano people!!! Anyway, their coffee was rounded, not bitter, and their lunch and dessert pleasant (gnocchi with Gorgonzola & walnuts, lemon cake). The prices were reasonable. The staff a little dreamy & the decor is 'unpretentious Italian restaurant'. It's been very well supported initially. Watch this space because, unbelievably, another Italian deli place has opened in the last fortnight down the road: Valentino's. Sevenoaks, haven of the Middle Classes, is now surely the Little Italy of Kent!!! I'll be writing to The Telegraph..........

This beautiful, family run restaurant is run in such a beautiful way. Real Italian food from the…read moreVeneto region in Italy and a huge emphasis on friendly service and comfy surroundings. There's loads to choose from on the anti-pasti (starters) menu and last time I ate there I had the Insalata Caprese which was actually quite filling. For main, I highly recommend the Pappardelle Cinghiale which is pasta with a wild boar meat sauce. You can't find that in many places around here and its one of my favourites. Try it with their house red wine and you won't be disappointed!

The cricket season will soon be with us up at the Castle, which will mean more frequent visits to…read morethe Osteria during the lunch break. What better place to be.Lovely castle, lovely town therefore lovely Pappardelle's! I am an Espresso addict, and it has to be a double, whereas my wife likes the Lemon and Ginger tea here. Whatever your preference this place has it all.. Recommend the Pesccatore sandwiches(salmon, spring onions and creme freche), you should be warned that these can lead to severe addiction as they are mmmmmmmmmmmm! Follow these by a Pain Raisin/Choc and you will have difficulty not having another one. If you do, you will have even greater problems getting back up to the cricket ground!! Can't wait.then go anytime, you'll enjoy it!!

I feel quite excited about writing this review I have read so many fiercely opposing opinions on…read morethe Tuscan Kitchen in Rye that I am itching to join the fight, and I'll tell you now - I am firmly flying the Tuscan flag! We booked a table courtesy of a recommendation, and from reading several very glowing reviews. The trattoria (NOT restaurant) is located on a quaint cobbled street in the charming Sussex town of Rye and is in fact housed within what used to be a very olde worlde teashop! This incongruous setting is your first indication that any preconceived ideas should be left at the door. You're in for an unexpectedly wonderful experience. Looking beyond the low beams and memories of cream teas and doilies, the trattoria is simply arranged with wooden tables, paper napkins and lovely blue glasses from Italy. Don't expect interior design - it is all about the food (although the plates and mugs have all been imported from Italy and had me lusting after them). Loving Italian food I was very excited about the meal and the intoxicating smell of truffles as you walk through the door only heightened the anticipation. Jen, the charming owner, brought us some wine (we just asked her to choose - it was excellent) and some bread and oil to eat while we decided what to order. This was the first teaser for our taste buds. The olive oil had an incredible taste and was made with olives from their own grove in Italy. Ask nicely and they might sell you some - it really is worth it! After salivating over the menu it was time to order. Everything looked delicious but I plumped for Insalata Invernale (a winter salad of pear, blue cheese, walnuts and Tuscan honey) followed by Ravioli Porcini (homemade ravioli in wild mushroom sauce) and finished off with Pollo All 'Aceto Balsamico (strips of chicken in Chianti and aged balsamic, grilled with radichio and truffle oil). My Better Half chose the Antipasto followed by Tuscan meatballs, culminating with beef fillet with a white truffle sauce. It was clear we were in for the long haul; but we were ready! Our food was incredible. It took its time in arriving but that was no matter as we were enjoying the Tuscan wine, the atmosphere and our host's conversation. We really felt as though we were enjoying a home cooked meal in their kitchen in Italy (hence the name of the restaurant as Jen pointed out!). The salad was delicious, and confirmed what I had heard that Franco and Jen source their ingredients from either Tuscany or quality local producers - the flavours and textures really were superb. The antipasto was also great, and could have easily fed two. Before our pasta course arrived we were treated to some truffle honey with Italian hard cheese. This is possibly the most amazing thing I have ever eaten. It felt so decadent, like you were eating something incredibly expensive, I think I'm going to name it liquid gold! Swooning over the truffle honey happily occupied the time waiting for our pasta. Every dish is made to order and comes to your table piping hot, in a reassuring way, letting you know it has been made for you and you alone. It's no surprise that the pasta dishes were delicious but we were both getting a little full and made a mental note that next time we come we'll skip the pasta course and head straight to the meat (unless we haven't eaten for two days previously). Again, no surprise for guessing but our meat course was sensational. Better Half managed to eat all of his, but I have to admit I was a little defeated by my delicious chicken (we had only just finished a full English Breakfast a few hours before)! At this point I should also point out that the "closed" sign was put up on the door. There were only 3 tables being served but Franco and Jen know when to stop. With only Franco in the kitchen they just can't serve up the quality food that they take pride in if the trattoria is overly crowded. There were no complaints from us - it felt like a lock-in in a secret, member's only restaurant! Desert looked enticing but was flatly refused by both of us. Better Half still had room for some 40% grappa though, so it was clear who was driving back to London. Talking of London, I can't stress enough that the quality of food we enjoyed in Rye completely surpassed any experiences of Italian food I have had in London. The prices are also a nice change from London (particularly considering the generous portions), with the meat course averaging at £14.95. In order to digest our food we sat and chatted to Jen and Franco for sometime about their business. They've received a little bit of negative press from customers who have not understood the concept of the Tuscan Kitchen, so here are a few tips! Arrive hungry, with time to spare. It is part of the Slow Food Movement which should give you a clue to ethos behind the food. Don't feel obliged to eat every course - unless of cause you have a huge appetite in which case lucky you! Sit back,

This restaurant is a GEM tucked into a small spot in Rye. The couple who owns it brought their time…read morein Italy to the streets of Rye and we couldn't be more lucky. The pasta is extraordinary. The ribboleta is worthy of Italian Grandma approval. And their wine list is unique and took us back to our time in Florence. A MUST if you love great italian food

I'm in lockdown- it's my Birthday- I usually go to Mamma Mia - so on the off chance I look at the…read moreweb site and see we can collect food - I was sceptical thought we might get small portions or lukewarm food - THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT! My word it was every bit as good as the dine in meals we've had, my house smelled amazing before we even plated up and my cats went mad! Everything was delicious- if possible I love them even more now x thank you Natalya and all the Mamma Mia staff working so hard as always x

Beautifully located Italian restaurant with attentive service graciously provided by the bustling…read morehostess who was training another waitress in Italian! Perfectly poised on the High Street near the Castle, this meal was a feast for royalty. Excellent, unique preparations of well executed dishes. The special starter of buffalo mozzarella with sun-dried tomatoes had the right balance. The lasagna as well as delectable baked spinach and ricotta crepes arrived piping hot in a ceramic dish. Pretty linens, warmth, and delectable choices all added to the ambiance. Did I mention basket of plants lining the interior walls? Bellissimo!!

I try to avoid chain stores & restaurants like the plague but I was very pleasantly impressed by…read morethis place yesterday. A colleague decided to order a Jenga sized pile of take away pizzas for no reason whatsoever & what's an Idler to do? We chomped through a bitingly spicy American Hot one, one with rocket & thyme, a cheese & garlic one (yawn) and one with parma ham. Thin bases, fresh ingredients, light and big too. This place is also very good value; I had a risotto there for lunch a while ago & it was as good as you'd get anywhere for a very modest price. Investigate, gang!

I've had mixed experiences here but generally I have found the staff are friendly and welcoming but…read morethey have been overstretched so the service has been a little on the slow side. I have found the food to be distinctly average really.

This is a new restaurant occupying what used to be a Cafe Rouge. It is very Italian, all the staff…read moreare Italian, they speak Italian when they are not speaking to you and the food is very good. I had the Tartuffo, tagliatelle that is rolled with prosecco instead of water, cooked with wild mushroom and sausage. It was divine. Their pizza is also very good but I had less luck with chicken skewers wrapped in parma ham which was a little late in arriving and a bit dry. They have some lovely wines though and the service is good, so I'll venture in again. The only real downside is the building itself which is mostly large sheets of glass that reflect sound in such a way that you can hear every conversation perfectly, some curtains needed here I think. Go in if only for the Tartuffo!

We had the prawn linguine and seafood paella. Neither dish had any seafood flavour at all, just…read morerich tomato sauce, but the seafood is fresh. It is also rather pricey.

I was taken here by my aunt and uncle who lives nearby and LOVED the food. I was fortunate enough…read moreto taste several dishes as my cousin also made it out and we ordered family style. All I can say......try it!!!!! Flavors are fresh and very true to its roots type of Italian restaurant. The appetizers were a good portion size as were the entrees. My seafood dish was done just right, the meatballs were flavorful, and pizza was yummy. And the price was right all around! A must visit, if ur just hanging or visiting!

An incredible and authentic Italian restaurant. Everyone one on staff was so friendly and our…read morewaiter was in the top five I have ever had.

Service was amazing. Very nice wine list. I had the small plate spaghetti vongole and loved it!…read more Also the pizzas are amazing. Very authentic. Nice vibe overall. Will definitely be back!