On holiday to Dover we found this friendly, clean and delightful little place. My husband had the…read morerustico pizza which had fresh cheese and many different well made charcuterie on a perfectly cooked crispy and bubbly crust. He was in heaven! I had the pasta with the seafood and red sauce (don't recall the actual name) and it was so good! Seafood perfectly cooked and tasted fresh. Great sized portions! We're only here for a day and don't know when we'll be back in the UK, but we will certainly recommend this restaurant to friends and family!

Very nice and clean restaurant... The food was great. I think that our server might have been new…read morebut he still did a good enough job. The rest of the staff was very kind and respectful. If I didn't live in another country I would come back soon, but next time I'm visiting the area I will come back to eat here.

Fantastic! We just wandered in after a day at the cliffs ans castle, the staff was super friendly…read moreand accommodating and got us a table immediately. Food was absolutely amazing, especially the pasta and desserts!

La Scala is one of the best places to eat in Dover. The food is well-prepared and the atmosphere…read moreof the restaurant is superb. Te owner and his waitstaff are keen, hardworking people who want to accommodate every customer. I showed up without a reservation at opening time, and they were very willing to 'squeeze me in' before they got really busy. I am so thankful that they did. My entrée was amazing and the perfect serving size. Also, their wine was superb. I had s nice glass of white that complimented my meal well. If I ever Come back to Dover, I will definitely be visiting La Scala. The atmosphere is amazing and the service is quick and kind. If you plan on coming here after s long day of torquing he sights, make sure you have a reservation. It is a small restaurant, and they are pretty much completely booked after 7:00 on Friday and Saturday night.

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!

The decor is a little conservative french with linen white wall and ceiling with gold lighting. But…read morethe service is what's welcoming you by taking your jackets. The wooden chairs have old cushion, and is a waist of pillow. the food is simply delicious, presentation is simple, the service is really good. The breaded scallops came in a big scallop shell, nice and very tasty, asparagus with cheese also a good starter. The Portuguese Casal Mendes rose wine is good non dry wine for a Sunday night hangover dry throat. Butterfly buttered sea bass is just yummy, so is the steak fillet, then sides are ordered extra, but when ordering the sides to share, they hold each side and ask everyone if they would like and add it to your plate. A pouched pear desert with real heavy ice cream and fresh cream, real nice. We paid 39quid pp based on 3, including generous tip.

Superb food in delightful surroundings and at honest prices! and worth Michelin stars…read more... A last minute impulse led us to join my son and his partner at the Alexandra Ristorante in Ramsgate, for our 31st December 2017 late dinner. And what a surprise was in store for us all as none of us had been there before. Our new-year's dinner turned out to be our best 2017 restaurant experience and the best Italian restaurant we have been to, over the past 30 years! What a find indeed... Although late for our 21:30 table, we were very warmly welcomed in the Alexandra Ristorante delightful and spoteless surroundings. We savoured every bite and minute we had until we left at 23:45. The setting was perfect for our New-Year's eve celebration: a homely environment, in the heart of Ramsgate harbour. The Alexandra Ristorante building is indeed unique. The tables are tastily set, in a welcoming and stylish simplicity.. Quiet music provided a pleasant background to our family get-together. The perfect Italian atmosphere oozing peaceful charm... As for the food... well as a French accomplished cook myself, I like the best and I was not disappointed... The menu offered a wide variety of options, including a good range of delicious vegeterian dishes. Our food was served with care by the owners who clearly take great delight in pleasing their guests and much pride in preparing the best of Italian traditional food. Every dish we picked was exquisitely presented, in generous portions, home-made with fresh and high-quality ingredients, and so so so tasty!!! Italian food at its best.... All dishes were very reasonably priced and our three-course New-Year's eve meals with drinks cost us just under £25 per person. Very well done John: your food is scrumptious and your prices are honest!!! A big thank you to you, family and staff for making our late New Year's eve a really unexpected treat, despite Ramsgate Harbour fireworks being cancelled due to strong winds... We left your restaurant into the wet and cold seaside air, with a warm heart and happy tummies! We will definitely be back in 2018 with family and friends to enjoy your special food, drinks and surroundings!

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!!

Delicious starters especially the seafood soup full of fresh delicious flavors. Don't expect any…read morereal Italian dishes here. Service and food is ok, the paint colors might take u far away from italian.

Walked in, used the loo, saw the kitchen, spoke to the owner, walked out…read more So, we were in Hythe looking for a pizza and this seemed the place. We walked in, the restaurant was completely empty, which should have given us our first clue. The person behind the bar was doing a crossword and was very obviously not Italian - second clue. We sat down and I went off to use the loo. The kitchen door was left open on my way through and I peaked in. It was filthy. I went to the loo, it was marginally better, but didn't fill me with confidence. I walked back and decided to look in the kitchen again, but they had shut the door by this time. I was unhappy, but didn't want to cause a fuss, and I did have my Hep A booster recently... I looked through the menu, was completely uninspired and then my eyes landed on a 1.50 'cover charge'. Now, having lived in Italy I know that this is routine over there, but not in bloody Hythe! We would have to pay 3 quid extra for eating there, for no good reason at all. I questioned the manager, who only appeared at this point. He was extremely aggressive and told me it was 'for seating down'. I switched to Italian, told him his fortune and we left. Since deciding not to eat there, I checked their hygiene rating - it's a whopping 2 out of 5! Very glad I trusted my instinct and left.

Simply the most delicious food in Folkestone. Be sure to book in advance though. Luciano is the…read moremost perfect host with his lovely wife Katy.

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