Set in the centre of Swadlincote, near the Town Hall is the highly regarded Montanaro's. Quite a…read morecompact restaurant, seating for only about twenty, with a small well stocked bar in the far corner. The staff are enthusiastic and friendly, and the music and décor are traditional Italian, which makes for great atmosphere. Menu wise, a good range of traditional Italian dishes. The starters were pleasingly varied; I plumped for the Bruschetta Misto, bruschetta covered in a variety of olives, aubergines, peppers, courgettes, wonderfully tasty! My wife had the equally flavoursome garlic mushroom; overall a cracking start to the meal. Mains included a good range of pasta, steak and fish dishes, as well as daily specials. We both went for a tagliatelle based dish, my wife's was a range of vegetables in a spicy tomato sauce and mine was a range of different mushrooms topped with pancetta in a creamy goat's cheese sauce. Both dishes were sublime, some of the best food we've eaten in a long time! The accompanying balsamic dressed fresh salad complimented both dishes well too. Clearly you have to have a dessert, disappointingly their trademark Tiramisu wasn't available on the evening we visited, still gives us an excuse to visit again! The Chocolate Sin and meringue encrusted with almonds were able substitutes though. A fitting end to a wonderful meal, as was the strong accompanying coffee. Montanaro's lives up to its star billing and we will return very soon!

What a cute Italian place! My friend and I stopped in here on a whim and we were waited on like we…read morewere royalty! The service couldn't be beat and the pasta was delicious and soul warming after a day out in the cold rain! A must go if you are in Baslow!

An absolutely wonderful experience. The food was some of the best Italian I have had, and this is…read moreafter spending 4 days on the Italian coast just a week before. The staff was responsive and it is so reasonably priced. I had the baked spaghetti and it was spectacular. The size was enormous. Enough for three. The stuffed mushrooms were a perfect app paring. My partner had a great salad and Melon and prosciutto app. Great place, hope to com back soon.

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

I've been here many times. The food, drinks and staff are amazing. The specials menu is something…read morespecial and if you have any dietary issues the staff are very willing to help. Every time I go I struggle to pick a dish as every one sounds (and is) so tasty! The views from the balcony are great of the lake and there's more than adequate parking. You'll definitely need to get a taxi back as the wine menu is something to enjoy. While it may seem expensive to some of us it is totally worth it and is perfect for a romantic meal or special occasion, or any occasion at that! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Excellent traditional Italian Restaurant with very nice outdoor water features and reception area…read morefor pre-drinks. Nice corners to hide away. Fantastic food and drink menus. This in not a pizza restaurant or suitable for very young children. Although they have a small selection of pizzas. Superb fresh sea food selection. Ideal for that special occasion. Budget at least £120 for two. (G&T, wine, starters, main, dessert, coffee. We will be going again!

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.

Lovely little family owned Italian restaurant. They've just built a new wood fired oven for pizza,…read moreand make some of the most authentic Italian pizza I've ever had in the UK (and they've got the awards to prove it). Next time I visit I need to try the Lasagne.

Second time we've been and felt rushed both times. Must say the food is excellent but the rush rush…read morefeeling isn't comfortable no sooner had we finished mains it was "so you want dessert or shall I reserve a table at the bar for you. Quite clearly rushing us through. Will try again for a third time but perhaps not on a sat night.

Didn't know the restaurant existed until I was referred by a friend. Having seen the demise of the…read morelocal Italian restaurants, I was utterly amazed by the lovely meal. The service was fantastic and the food was truly awesome; freshly cooked and very tasty. Would recommend this place to everyone and will certainly be a regular here.

Zamanis is an Italian restaurant in the centre of Ashby. It is open for both lunches and evening…read moremeals, the lunchtime menu being a set price for one, two or three courses. It is a popular lunchtime venue, particularly with local business people during the week. In the evening Zamani's has a more expansive menu, with no fixed prices. There are always interesting daily specials to compliment the menu like Venison Pie or Roast Duck, to name but a few. The main menu has numerous pasta, pizza and seafood dishes, with most dishes having the option of starter or main meal sizes. The meals are full of flavour, even for basic dishes like carbonara, a real treat for the tastebuds! Desserts range from the traditional Tiramisu, to lemon tortes and profiteroles, rounded off by a good strong cup of coffee. The staff are enthusiastic and friendly, and the whole restaurant has very relaxed feel, tastefully decorated with stunning wildlife prints. Zamani's is also associated with the adjacent pizza takeaway establishment and a wine bar, great for a post meal drink.

On a business trip we ended up in Zamani's. Delicious food! I had the Hake florentine, surprisingly…read morethe fish was fresh! The restaurant was full on a Wednesday night. They had a few meal offers. Summer saver offer was good. 2 course for £9. I wouldn't recommend the ice cream as a dessert unless it is chocolate ice cream.

Great Italian food and pleasant staff. Armando even does the rounds and visits every table to say…read morehello once he has finished cooking in the kitchen. Great place to bring your girl.

Enrico's is an Italian bistro restaurant in the heart of Burton, adjacent to the Octagon shopping…read morecentre. Enrico's is a small popular restaurant, which fills up quickly, even on midweek nights, so its probably best to book. The restaurant has a relaxed feel and the staff are friendly and helpful. There are a decent range of dishes on the menu to suit all tastes and budgets, as well as daily specials. As there were four of us, we chose 4 starters to share - Bresaola, bolognese topped portobello mushroom, battered calamari and whitebait, and traditional garlic pizza bread. An eclectic mix that went together well, the portion size was good and the food was tasty. Good pacing of the meal meant that the mains arrived about 15 minutes after the starters, all were piping hot, straight from the oven and still bubbling! My Pancake Vesuvio was a great wholesome meal, packed with prawns and just the right size. To round off the meal, we plumped for a dessert, which were all pretty standard fare. Overall a great meal, in a good atmosphere, and as the first qype recommendation I have tried, a success.

Great food great value Try the peppercorn fillet perfect !read more