Palazzo in East Molesey is your quintessentially cheesy Italian. It is almost better known for its party reputation that it is for the food. The food incidentally, is perfectly fine, nothing to write home about though. If you stick with the pizzas and pastas though, you will be happy. I wouldn't particularly recommend the fish dishes though, I have definitely had better elsewhere.
Nonetheless, I have always had an entertaining time here. Whether that is due to the Italian waiters, one in particular who fancied himself as a bit of a comedian while he loomed over us with the worlds biggest pepper mill, or it could be because of what seems to end up happening on a Friday or Saturday night. The tables get pushed to one side, the worlds most horrendously cheesy music comes on, and everyone starts dancing. This is probably due to the fact that this restaurant loves catering for big groups, usually ladies on a night out.
I like to think of myself as a non-cheesy individual who is above all this ladeez silliness, so I'm not sure how I came to find myself doing the conga round thetables at 1 am. It could have been due to the endless pinot grigio, or it could have just been that this is a fun place to come, as long as you let your 'cool' guard down. read more