Wow! Sorrento has refurbished and expanded with new stylish decor and more tables!…read more I went for my usual Spicy pizza with extra chilli, chef decided to hide the chillis under a beautiful cheese layer. Always good to be surprised by a chilli kick. New wine menu on its way I believe with a return of the specials board. Go on give the Sorrento a try.

As we were leaving the train station and headed towards our hotel, I noticed this little gem. Later…read morein the evening when we were pondering where to go for our dinner, I saw that that Sorrento had received high praise on Trip Advisor, and our decision was made. The small restaurante is owned by a sweet Italian family. I love the homey atmosphere of the place. Large wooden tables, interesting ball wrapped fixtures, and friendly staff who offered quick service with helpful answers to questions about the menu. I had a glass of Chardonnay, which I was told would be a bit dry, but l found it quite lovely and mild. It was easy to drink and went nicely with all we ate. The Mozzarella In Carrozza (Breaded and deep fried mozzarella cheese in breadcrumbs served with basil scented napolitana dip) was fantastic. At £5.50, it was an excellent starter. I was expecting Mozzarella sticks, but what arrived to our table was a 3 or 4 inch round of deliciously oozy mozzarella in a crunchy bread coating. It was delicious. I went with the Pollo Alla Pizzaiola (Breast of chicken cooked in tomato, garlic, oregano, fresh mozzarella, white wine and basil pesto sauce). It came with a side of steamed vegetables (broccoli, carrots and potatoes). I would have enjoyed a small side of pasta with it for £13.50, but it was so delicious. For dessert, I had to go for the Souffle al Cioccolato, which is quite self explanatory. It was a seriously delicious and dense chocolate cake and the centre was so thick and luscious. It's more than worth the £4.95 price. This was by far the best dessert that I have had in England. Superb. I spoke with the owner after the meal to inquire as to whether the desserts were made in house and I was told that they were. The ice creams aren't, but the actual dessert is. I passed along my high praise. He had a nice conversation with us and offered us an after-dinner drink. We selected the Limoncello and it was amazing, and a nice end to a wonderful meal. I highly recommend this restaurant, and will look forward to a trip back to Stroud so we can return.

Lovely place in a lovely town. Complete menu and everything I've tried is great. Friendly staff…read more Book ahead for busiest times. Nice outdoor area too.

Tucked away, just opposite (the now closed) sommerfields, The Olive Tree is small but perfectly…read moreformed! I had the happy opportunity to sit outside on a warm sunny day and had a delicious panini for lunch. Very attentive staff, without being too intrusive. Good range of food on the menu and at a fair price.

I've eaten here 4 times. Each time it's been fantastic. The venue is cosy, it's not massive, it's…read morenot too small, plenty of room to get around. Its decor is Italian, Mediterranean, it's not high spec modern it's comfortable tasteful friendly & welcoming. It's an enjoyable place to sit and eat. They also have an outdoor are and function room beyond that. They would make more use of the outdoor area, it's a nice large, enclosed slabbed area. The function room is great, will seat 70-80 comfortably, it has it's own bar and toilets. Very clean, very warm & welcoming. Doesn't feel like you are stepping into a massive function room but stepping into a Mediterranean eatery. The food has been fantastic, the chefs will alter things to suit. The last time we went there our favourite dish wasn't on the specials board that night but we asked and they made it for us. We recently attended a party in the function room, there was a buffet. I am sure they do buffets to fit all budgets, I think this one was the lower buffet Price as it was a bit "Mums gone to Iceland". But nether the less I managed to eat plenty of it as it was delicious. Price wise, you get what you pay for. It's a great restaurant with great food. We had 2 starters, 2 main course, 2 desserts, 2 side orders, olives and bread, 1 bottle of house white & a couple of soft drinks and it was under £100. I call that value for money. I can't wait to eat there again!

The food is consistently good, the service friendly and the value unbeatable, highly recommended.read more

February 15th 2019…read more In Evening, me my mom and my dad had a family dinner together.Everything was going great. We first had to book this Italian restaurant called Rigoletto. After we got there we found a very comfortable seat. Mom and I started to order. My original plan for my third course was to eat a pancake called Crêpes Suzette. The waitress said that I couldn't order that as my third course. It was because there would be alcohol in Crêpes Suzette so he suggested me to try another dessert for my third course so I ordered tiramisu. The rest of our meal was delicious! However, our neighbors ordered Crêpes Suzette and we saw the fire flying up two meters high. It was caused by the alcohol. Because the alcohol was strong enough to make the cooking pan go on fire for two meters high. That was a funny & interesting night. I enjoyed eating in the Rigoletto and if you have time, you can go there for your dinner!!! Fun Fact This was my dolci menu!!!

Love it here. Fun Journey back into 1985 in a great way. Old style. Lovely food. Lot of fun.read more

This is a great place to enjoy some good Italian after exploring Oxford all day. We went during the…read moreholidays and I have to say they did a great job with decorating and giving it a very holiday, welcoming vibe. The staff were friendly and attentive (but not overly so because they did let us chill out and talk for a bit after our meal). For food, I really enjoyed the mushroom risotto- it does have a pretty heavy mushroom taste so if you like mushrooms you'll love it. I found adding chicken cut the taste a little; I'm not sure if I'd have liked it as much if I didn't add the protein. My friend ordered the crab fettuccine...it was okayyyy. Wasn't enough crab for me personally and wish there'd been more bisque to make it a smidge more creamy. The bruschetta was a nice appetizer but was only two slices so wouldn't recommend for more than 2 people. Side note: if you're looking for a good wine, the Chianti was delicious and complimented the meal well. We were able to walk in with no reservations for 2 people but any group larger than that, you need to be prepared to wait or make your reservation ahead of time. There were a couple groups of 4 people in front of us and they quoted them a 2 hour wait because of the amount of reservations they had. Could have been just because of the holiday time.

We had a quick dinner experience here before catching our train back to London. The host was…read moreincredibly gracious to try and squeeze us in without a reservation. We were given a table for an hour, which was plenty of time. My boyfriend, who wasn't that hungry, ordered the beef tortellini small plate, and I got the lasagne. Both were satisfying and seasoned well. The best part of the experience was probably the ambience, particularly since it was the holiday season. The interior was cozy, well lit, and had an intimate feel, which makes the restaurant a popular place for Christmas parties.

Good pizza, friendly service. Although there is a big sign on the outside saying "free meals for…read morekids under 10", we had to pay about 6 £ for each kids-meal.

Really good food. Really nice wine. Catered fantastically well for our family group of 15.read more

This wonderful Italian is a small family run business that has gone from strength to strength in…read morethe few years it has been open. Inside it seats around 30 and is decorated in a modern style that still manages to be warm and welcoming. We visited recently for a meal for 4 on a Friday evening. The restaurant was nearly full. All our starters and mains were served in a timely manner and were delicious. I ordered the scallops and duck and both were brilliant. This is not a mega cheap place but it is worth the money charged. We spent around £35 per head with drinks. The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming.

What a gem hidden away - After hearing really good reviews & feedback from friends that have…read morevisited this restaurant, we decided to pay a visit a couple of weeks ago and were certainly not disappointed. It doesn't look much from the outside but from the moment you go in, you are made to feel at home. A clean modern restaurant. All our food was served promptly, and was devoured just as promptly - all excellent. I have visited many "Italian" Restaurants both in Italy & here in the UK and I have to say this is certainly in my top ten! Good food made from quality ingredients, with excellent service is never cheap (if cheap is what you want, there are many pub restaurants to choose from) La Nonna is reasonably priced for the standard of food & service you receive, you can pay a lot more elsewhere for a lot less! Well worth a visit

La Fenice is a good Italian restaurant…read more However, it has all the makings of a GREAT Italian restaurant if it could succumb to a few simple tweaks. I went there with friends recently. The vibe of the places squeals 'style', the friendly smiling attention of the servers likewise. Then we we given the menus. The combination of low light, nothing specific illuminating our table and pale grey printing on the pages of the menu meant... well, it meant we couldn't actually see what was on offer! I am not making this up when I say to read it we had to spark up a smartphone and hold it over the pages and then lean in as a combined trio to pore over the contents. So simple suggestion 1:- Quickly reprint the menus using good old fashioned black ink and save your diners the embarrassment and awkwardness of having to squint like a very squinty thing. Simple Suggestion #2:- If you must play music over the speakers, please, please, PLEASE play something that is in keeping with the stylish vibe of the place. I will remember La Fenice's craptastic selection of horrible saxophone solos, cheesy light jazz rubbish, out-of-tune wailers and (at one point an utterly bizarre choice of) German oompah band music FAR longer than I will remember the food I ate there. And the food is good. One of our party had a pizza which looked inviting and was polished off in its 14" entirety whilst the other two opted for the risottos (mushroom or chicken) which came out from the kitchen hot and steaming and very tasty indeed, garnished and accompanied perfectly. The food served to the tables around us all looked terrific and almost everyone seemed to be having a nice time... even if eyebrows did collectively raise when that oompah tune came on. Le Fenice's website - just discovered - states that fish is their speciality. I wish I had known that on the night as its been a long time since I've had a good Italian fish dish. Sadly, the design of the menu meant I never even saw this kind of offering to choose it. Like I said. A good Italian restaurant with all the makings of being a great one. Worth a try if you take along a flashlight/torch and a sturdy pair of music-blocking earplugs!

I love this restuarant! The staff are so friendly and helpful and are able to cater for any special…read moredietary needs. The food is basic Italian, with a couple of English dishes (Steak etc). The price is very reasonable, and the size of the portions is huge! The lunchtime menu is especially good value for money. The atmosphere and decor of Fenice is very clean and modern, it's quite small so on busy nights you might need to book. I reccommend this place 100% it's lovely in every aspect!!

Just ate here tonight. Negronis were fabulous and strong and food was delicious. Wait staff was…read moreefficient and friendly. Would definitely go back. It was busy and I can see why.

Menu has a really good choice and the food is always fantastic. I am lucky enough to usually eat…read morehere a couple times a month and I have never been disappointed. Carlo is always a great host and makes you feel really welcome. Service is always excellent even when the restaurant is packed. One of my favourite restaurants in Northampton.