AL FRESCO Italian Restaurant Aberdeen in Aberdeen City

Really fantastic Italian restaurant in centre of Aberdeen. Nice place to sit outside in summer

Great dinner, authentic Italian food, good service

Lovely lunch, decent value at £15.95 for two courses. Nice place and staff, I ended up wishing I could spend more time there. Will be back for a more leisurely evening meal sometime soon.

A great Italian restaurant A great restaurant. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The food tastes great and the portion sizes are quite big, you will never go hungry. Don't worry if you can't finish it all. You can get a takeaway box which is great. I have visited Al Fresco many times, for large groups and dinner for two, it's a great venue for either. I really like all the fish dishes.

We were greeted by a very friendly team who managed to accommodate a party of six on a Friday evening after we made a mistake with our booking. There’s a really good buzz about the place, and the staff were very attentive without us ever getting the feeling we were being rushed (and we were the last ones out). Most of us had 3 courses, and all portions were generous. The calamari starter was lovely, as was the pollo porcini special. The tiramisu is the best I have had in a long time. We wouldn’t hesitate to go again.

Very good service and friendly staff. A bit noisy location, but absolutely value for money.

Been here twice recently and Al Fresco exceeded expectations both times! I am vegetarian and had plenty options - they even offered a separate vegan menu if required, with multiple choices for starters, mains, and desserts. The food is great quality, the staff are so lovely and attentive, and the prices are really reasonable! Highly recommend for any occasion :)

As we went to walk in, a lady said 'I've never had a bad meal there', and that helped set the tone for a great meal! Very enjoyable traditional Italian food as served by very polite and friendly wait staff. The specials were interesting and I really liked the spaghetti al nero with seafood. We were very pleased we got to go here during our only night in Aberdeen!

No clue about the quality of food or service . But my low rating goes to the misleading information on the site . I was for one night in Aberdeen and looking for food . And I found this restaurant opens until 11:30 pm. I did a long journey to get there at 10pm but I was told that they were closed. It was open but no food was available.

The place is amazing, the food is tasty. We ordered starters, main and dessert and everything was lovely. The risotto balls were amazing, usually easy to mess up but here, just amazing. The prices are reasonable, I would even dare say that they are cheap or cheaper than most other Italian places we have visited. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and the service was outstanding, members of staff would check on us and see how we like the food, always smiling. I do advise booking in advance especially in the evenings as they get very busy.

Good food in a nice atmosphere with friendly professional staff. Continues to deliver a consistently quality product.

Excellent food in a buzzing establishment.

Fantastic lunch, food was superb as was the service, can't wait to return 😋

Great food & very friendly staff

Delicious food, friendly service, and a buzzing atmosphere. Great place for a celebration or just a night out with friends or family.

Fabulous restaurant, great food and service.

Absolutely amazing best food EVER !! I've had takeaway and sat in both are amazing best Italian in aberdeen

First time visiting Al Fresco. It was a nice day so sat outside. Had the lunch menu, 3 courses for £18.99. The food was quite nice but the portions were very small so went away still hungry. Service was good from the staff. In my opinion there are better italian restaurants in Aberdeen.

We went for a quick lunch and enjoyed it that much we went back in the evening for dinner. Loved this place and can't wait to go back. All of the above scores are well worthy of their ratings.

Swift booking by phone, staffs were welcoming and attentive. The food was excellent, no issue with all the 4 starters and meals ordered. It's our first time in this restaurant and we were all impressed with their attention to details.

Were there for dinner. Very nice and attentive waitresses. Food was super tasty and not expensive. There is an extra vegan menu. Absolute recommendation to eat here.

Nice atmosphere and polite staff. Food was definitely good, but maybe not great. Would happily eat here again, just wouldn't be first choice

Really nice Italian, lovely food. Limited menu with no pizza option and loads of seafood. We went with the special... it was 5/5

Delicious food and motivated staff

The service was super friendly and quick. The ambience is classy, ​​the food was super tasty. The price-performance ratio is very good for Scotland. I can only recommend it, it was a great evening (and very surprising because the area didn't suggest such a great restaurant)!

Just had a 3 course lunch, and it just costs 19 pounds. Nice food and service

Lovely Italian restaurant, I had 3 courses and a drink for only £21. I had the specials for starter and main and they were both excellent, tiramisu was top notch. The staff were great, very friendly and welcoming. I will definitely go again on my next trip to Aberdeen.

On the 1st time, we went it was great resturant, food and service very good. Today had a birthday lunch the service was excellant, food delicious .

Good food, very pleasant ambience and pleasant staff.

Everything was great, I was only there for drinks

The (ahem) “Girls” and I went to Al Fresco for lunch the other day – it was the first time for all of us at the post-covid venue. The food was excellent, generous and value for money, the service swift and attentive and the atmosphere was welcoming and relaxing. We were all very impressed. I was especially charmed by the handsome waiting staff who led the singing when my pals presented me with a candle-lit profiterole for my (mumbles a number ending in a zero) birthday. We certainly WILL be back.

Has a lovely lunch here yesterday, Good food, good service and a nice atmosphere, these folks have got it together and it's well worth a visit.

I've never had a bad meal or experience here, the food is always top notch and the service is great and reasonably priced 😊

I didn’t actually have any food, we sat outside for drinks. Honestly, the service here is second to none. Our service has been so lovely and we’ve been made to feel so welcome here. Even seeing how the staff treat other customers has been heartwarming as they go out of their way to really help everyone. Great location, great drinks, and although we didn’t have food, the food also smelt and looked amazing.

Me and the guys a heading offshore tomorrow so we decided to treat ourselves to some good food before we head out. We were not disappointed. The food was excellent as was the service and not overly priced. A very good Italian restaurant.

Very good menu choices and specials available too. Great service. Always a pleasure to dine there.

Dancing Debonairs day out! Saturday Lunch yesterday! Menu was great, spoilt for choice and a brilliant price! Everyone enjoyed their meal (and drinks) 😁 and the service was second to none! Couldn’t do enough for us! Can’t wait to come back again! Thank you so much for making our day so special!

Visited on workday for lunch, didn’t have booking, but no problem to accommodate. Order just main and dessert, glass of rosè. Didn’t had to wait too long for food to arrive. Risotto pescatoria was creamy and perfect al dente and seafood cooked ideal. Dessert was profiteroles with ice cream. Good coffee. Staff were friendly and taking care to see if I finished main and when dessert could be brought out. Good coffee. Portions are good size, it will fill you up. They have wide drinks card to choose from for white and red wines. I had a bit of wait to get my check, staff were busy, as it can get during lunch time, but maybe just had to ask for it as I finished. Will return again. One of places in Aberdeen where I liked risotto, as it’s my favourite dish. Paid £33 for myself.

First time in a Italian restaurant and I really love my meal the staff were excellent they could not do enough for you the restaurant was so clean if I am in Aberdeen again I will be going back there again people I would recommend it if you are ever in Aberdeen

I had the Hake from the specials. The vegetables were, for me, perfectly done. Both creamy but crisp. The Hake was beautiful. I had it with the New Zealand Sauvignon blanc Fost Pocket which was a lucky guess and complemented the Hake well. The Tiramisu was not too sweet so perfect for me. The service was swift and attentive. 10/10 would recommend. I will certainly return. Annabella.

This is my favourite restaurant in Aberdeen, the food is delicious and good value for money, nice atmosphere and the service is very good, i have came here quite a lot. I deceided to book a lunch there for my 60th birthday, today actually, went in and spoke to manager/owner about specfic requirements a couple of days before and when i went today everything went to plan, had a lovely birthday and all my guests throughlly enjoyed it, keep up the good standard, will see you soon, will be back for another lovely meal.

Superb meal, staff and atmosphere. A real gem.

Absolutely lovely restaurant. Fresh food, great service and atmosphere. Highly recommend

Amazing food, wine and service! Brilliant from start to finish. Will definitely be back

Lovely meal here, staff are friendly and helpful

Great Italian food, good wine list, substantial portions and good service. Dessert also excellent. Cozy spot for a rainy evening, and limoncello on the house as digestivo. Recommended. Also listed as Apertivo. Touted as '40s decor, well, there are gestures in that direction, but only just. Still, manages to be somewhat intimate despite the contemporary floorplan.

The loveliest little restaurant with attentive staff, pretty decor, and delicious Italian food. The lunch/pre-theatre menu is brilliant value for money.

Amazing please, amazing food and service

First time dining here and we will definitely be back. Atmosphere/decor of the restaurant is lovely, the staff are super polite and make you feel comfortable straight away, and the food was amazing. Such good pricing for how great the food and portions were. Highly recommend

This was our first time at Al Fresco and we’ll definitely be back again. The staff were so welcoming as we entered the restaurant, and each dish that we had was so tasty. Kris our waiter was so very friendly and helpful. We’ve been to other Italian restaurants in Aberdeen before but this one is now top of our list.

Sunday lunch was great. Busy restaurant, good food, excellent service.

Fresh, delicious food and good service.

Have visited several times and always been impressed by the quality of food, fair pricing, and pleasant staff. Most recent visit was on hogmanay - we were provided with a free round of drinks to compensate for the slightly slow service (which was easily forgivable on such a busy occasion).

Great staff, great service, clean, decent food

Always a pleasure to eat there, it’s beautiful and pleasant

Came to this place for the first time while visiting family, my cousin Elizabeth is a regular here and it did not disappoint. From the unique decor to the staff. The food is absolutely stunning and paired perfectly with the wine of your choice. Robbie is second to none within this establishment, nothing is too much for this very handsome guy always a smile on his face and forever working around the room making all customers feel like friends , I would go as far to say that he should be promoted to general manager ❤️ I can't wait to return to this wonderful little slice of Italy ❤️ xxx

Robbie at Al Fresco is a true gem! His impeccable service and genuine warmth made our dining experience truly exceptional. We were thoroughly impressed and grateful for his outstanding service. Thank you, Robbie, for making our visit memorable!

Staff are so polite. Food is brilliant Value for money . Quality dishes offered they have specials of the day and offer a lovely soup. Atmosphere great Clean . Pleasant staff . Nothing to complain about . Hoping they do well .

Not the first time I've been here and won't be the last. The food was absolutely delicious. We ordered a basket of their own baked bread and I could have eaten the lot. The chicken in pancetta sauce with potato wedges and roasted vegetables was so tasty and cooked to perfection. The staff were really friendly and attentive. Thoroughly recommend it!

We walked in on Saturday night and I cannot remember when was the last time that I’ve been welcomed with a smile 😊 Got a nice table , the food was great, service was excellent. Little things like, the server lady offered black pepper not just on my main but my side salad too. Food quality was really good. Probably our new favourite place from now on ☺️

Nice place for lunch, we had 2 course for £13.95. Would go again.

Amazing food and absolutely incredible service. Dog and kid friendly, Robbie and the staff were brilliant, will be coming back!

Just a fantastic spot to eat. Family friendly. Dog friendly outside . Brilliant service from Robbie and the team. Z will definitely be back. Best Bruchetta I’ve ever had! Thank you

Amazing food staff were amazing

Family, adults, meal. Service very good, great selection of food which was good

Just had lunch here today, 22nd February, 2023. Enjoyed a two course lunch with coffee. Very attentive staff. They seemed to welcome many regulars today. Seems an ideal place for meeting friends and colleagues. We will certainly go back.

Superb evening. Top class service and great food. I had back to restaurant only reason not 5 stars all categories

On a sunny summer day in Aberdeen there is no better location to enjoy Italian. Their rotating specials menu is delightful and the huge outdoor patio is sorely missed elsewhere. If a nice day chooses to grace the city, please consider coming here.

This is a fantastic independent (I don’t do chains) Italian restaurant. The restaurant is always busy due to the extremely affordable lunch and early dinner menu. Michael, Robbie and all of the staff are very professional and attentive, excellent service and food. 10/10

Absolutely superb food and service here. Would highly recommend. Three lots of three courses, five large glasses of wine and three very satisfied customers. We will definitely be back.

This is the first time I have visited Al Fresco. We had the lunch set menu. The bruschetta, the pasta and chicken were good. The dessert I had, the tiramisu had a good balanced liqueur but a bit too creamy. We will come again to try food outside the set menu

Ho preso la specialità del giorno che era il branzino con verdure. Davvero ottimo e porzione abbondante. Squisito.

Me and my girlfriend went for a meal. I had the deep fried risotto balls, the lasagne and the Tiramisu my girlfriend had the Deep Fried Risotto balls, the penne aribiata and the profiteroles the food is phenomenal the service was excellent and the atmosphere was great we'll definitely be back.

Essen war gut ,Service war super, tolle Atmosphäre.

Super Essen tolle nette Bedienung 10von 10 Sternen

First time visit on recommendation. Stylish decor. Top quality food. Excellent service. The food was full of flavour and seasoned to perfection. Good portions for special 2 course lunch. Very busy, showing that others also share a high opinion of this conveniently located city centre restaurant. I would definitely return and have no hesitation in recommending to others.

Sehr lecker und super guter Service.

A lot of fast food and easy eating joints locally but really enjoyed food a sit-down and excellent hosting. Good food good prices .topdraw

Essen super, aber keine gute Akustik.

Delicious authentic italian food, friendly ambience, perfect service, reasonable prices and very good choice of drinks. Absolutely recommended

Fantastic! Service was phenomenal, very friendly staff who wants to make your dinning experience great. Food was amazing. Would definitely recommend. Will be back again when in the area.

Very nice restaurant, accommodated the birthday party we were invited for and was even open way over official closing time. Staff was friendly and attentive. Only gripe I had is that the aircon was either set to low or was not even on, even after we asked for it to be put on. It was waaay to hot.

Nice place. Sat for a work meal Service was kind and efficient. The atmosphere is also great with nice taste. Food was not bad but nothing extraordinary either.

Had very good experience in this restaurant. Renamed from Apertivo. Very busy, which is a good sign...the service was excellent, all staff were friendly and helpful. We were there for the pre theatre menu......(up to 6pm) which is very reasonably priced. The food was great...we all had 2 courses, (£12.95)..good wine and beers on offer. All plates emptied, and one had an affogato, with a wee dram on the side...very good. Good atmosphere as well. Visited again late April...just as good as last time...

Proper family run Italian restaurant. Great food, service, ambience and price. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Miles ahead of all the Chain restaurants in the retail centres. Very popular venue and well deserved success.

Stepping through the doorway the decor reminded me of restaurants in the 1970s, nothing negative about that. I popped in for a quick lunch on a Tuesday and the welcome and attentive service boded well for what was to come. I chose the Spaghetti con pescatrice (pan fried Prawns and Monkfish). I was blown away by the freshness of the prawns and would have happily consumed a plate of prawns on their own. Definitely a place to return and try out the other mains.

Lovely staff and restaurant. Lasagne was tasty but a little burnt and the garlic bread was undercooked. Apart from that everything else was tasty and I would definitely recommend the risotto balls and the carbonara.

I didn't expect to find a piece of Sicily in Aberdeen, but I'm so glad I did. Fantastic choice of food and wine, accompanied with quick and courteous service. It was a pleasure to eat here and I highly recommend it. I had the Melanzane al Forno to start, followed by Risotto Pescatora and Tiramisu for dessert. Accompanied by a glass of La Segreta Bianco from Sicilia. First class!

Fantastic all around. Warm and welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff. Amazing food cones in great portions and the service is quick.

Lovely place in the city centre. We visited on a Sunday for lunch and they had a great menu with a special offer for 2 or 3 courses. The food came quickly and was extremely tasty. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend.

Beautiful reataurant with good location. Really loved the wooden wall storage with all the wines. Seems very popular 2 Bday parties! Food: we tried ffrom the lunch menu. Soup of the day - cabbage creamy one, suprised by taste never had one like that. Mains Carbonara and Aubergines baked ala forno. Very tasty dishes for good prices. Also that homemade bread with butter was really tasty. Service all good. PS the starter plates for me where not fitting with the rest of the decor or other types of plates what you use for serving.

Incredible food, incredible service. Very knowledgeable of allergens and how that impacts their menu.

We were thrilled to stumble upon this gorgeous restaurant. Lovely relaxed ambience. Staff were very attentive, service was top notch. The food was absolutely beautiful. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend 😊

Great restaurant. Food always great, good value and the service is excellent 👌

A very nice afternoon spent in a great restaurant. Delicious food, very large portions served in a very exquisite way. A friendly service, caring for the high comfort of the customer. Thank you very much we will definitely be back.

Had a great 2 course lunch at Al Fresco Restaurant today with my wife. It was quite busy for a week day, which made for a nice atmosphere. Michael the owner was super friendly and attentive, as were the staff who were superb and accommodating. Really enjoyed our lunch, and felt it was excellent value for money. Would highly recommend, and look forward to returning soon!

Went for a family birthday meal. The waiter's were very polite & attentive, knowledgeable about the food on their menu, explaining anything asked. Great service! Generously sized starters, delicious Tiramisu! Added bonus, was that it was "Restaurant" Week" so we enjoyed a lovely three course meal for only £20.00 per person ps nice bread too 👍👌😍

All the foods we ordered were soo delicious! The service was amazing, staff were so nice and helpful. Tiramisu was the best I have ever had so far in Aberdeen. Would definitely recommend 👍

Dairy-free and soya-free options are available. Food, service and atmosphere has always been good and I've visited multiple times.

Mine and missus favourite Italian in Aberdeen. Use to be Mia amore until told about al fresco a couple of months ago. Love it!