Alberello in Bexley

I can’t rate the food or atmosphere as we were turned away from the restaurant despite having booked a table 3 weeks earlier. The restaurant messed up and gave our table away. Now mistakes can happen but it was the lack of accountability and the attempt to make it our problem. They offered us one table for just an hour (not enough for a party of 6 out for a birthday celebration). They refused to try anything else. So we went next door to the lovely Greek taverna where the food, atmosphere and service were excellent. This Italian could have ruined our evening where we were celebrating 2 birthdays and 2 significant achievements. The table was given away because another party claimed they were us. The restaurant did not fully check. If you are attempted to book I suggest you triple check, arrive very early (note we did arrive before our time). If you don’t want to book, looks like you can just pretend to be someone else and the poor people who did book will be asked to leave.

We booked this restaurant three weeks in advance. We were there to celebrate two birthdays and two achievements. When we turned up, we quickly found out that our table had been given to another group that when asked are you the party of ‘X’ said yes. Apparently, it was somehow our problem! The other group wasn’t asked to leave, they told us there was nothing they could do. When we questioned the situation they told us to go to the pub and pop back later to see if a table may be available, but they couldn’t guarantee it. When we declined that idea they reluctantly offered us to be seated, but we only had 50 min before they needed the table back. It was very clear that they didn’t want to deal with the situation and they had a full restaurant, they were getting paid regardless, so they didn’t care and just wanted us to leave. Luckily the Greek restaurant next door took pity on us when we explained the situation and made room for us on a busy Saturday night! In this economy, going out is a luxury and it’s not something we do often. For us it was to celebrate and it was something we had look forward to. My advice is, if your meal means something special, book somewhere that values that!

Yes it’s old fashioned decor, but who cares when the food is so good. The menu is unabashed traditional Italian classics all cooked perfectly. I was surprised at how quick the food arrived after ordering. Super tasty and piping hot. The fruitti di mare was packed full of flavour and very generous with the seafood (which was exceptionally fresh and cooked on pointe). Another of our group had the lasagne - I’m sure it’s nonna’s recipe! It first time here and won’t be our last!

Managed a walk in on a Friday night and while it was full/busy the service was attentive and food excellent. Very authentic Italian restaurant, recommended.

Easily the best restaurant in bexley and the surrounding area. The menu is incredible. My wife loves it, because there is always skate on the menu and it’s superbly cooked, whilst for me, there are at least 4 veal options. The menu is very extensive, which is great and there is a good wine list,which is not excessively priced. The staff are really attentative and offer a good laugh at the same time. The standards have always been very high here and it never fails to deliver

What a wonderful meal . We hadn’t been here for 30 years , it didn’t disappoint, waiters very funny & attentive, will be returning .

If you are looking for a restaurant to mark a special occasion or you just want to treat yourself I thoroughly recommend Alberello's. The menu is quite comprehensive and everything we had was excellent in presentation and preparation. I like to engage with the waiters. They made the evening for us making us feel like long lost friends. We will certainly be returning.

Stunning authentic Italian food with a great range to choose from. The fact it’s so busy at midday on a Sunday tells you that this place is great. They knew many customers by their first name so obviously people know a good thing when they taste it! The staff are very friendly and talkative and also very funny. You can tell they genuinely enjoy working there and it really does make a difference. Such a great accidental find but we will definitely be back soon. You made our afternoon!

Stunning authentic Italian food with a great range to choose from. The fact it’s so busy at midday on a Sunday tells you that this place is great. They knew many customers by their first name so obviously people know a good thing when they taste it! The staff are very friendly and talkative and also very funny. You can tell they genuinely enjoy working there and it really does make a difference. Such a great accidental find but we will definitely be back soon. You made our afternoon!

Went there for a family meal on a Sunday afternoon but don’t go for the roast, pick something Italian for the best experience. Was a delight from start to finish, good humoured friendly waiters - left you alone for the most part but there if drinks needed refreshing. The food was delicious and hot ….and all served in one swift movement. We especially love the dessert trolley. We’ll certainly visit again.

The food here is amazing, proper traditional Italian cuisine but the atmosphere at Alberello is just as amazing. All the staff a friendly, they make you feel at home and have a great sense of humour, you come out of here feeling great. This is a very special place, I urge anyone to come here👌

Great Italian Restaurant, wonderful food, attentive funny staff, good atmosphere. You will not be disappointed by visiting this little gem.

Unfortunately, this time we were very disappointed. We had steak Diane which says fillet steak on the menu so expected a nice plump piece with sauce but we received a flattened piece of steak, never had a fillet steak that was so flat and stringy!! A lot of money for what we were served!

An amazing evening! Everything was fantastic. A wonderful restaurant with amazing welcoming & friendly staff. Seafood Di Mare was out of this world! Definitely going back again!!😊

Beautiful place to go to… friendly people and food was amazing..

12 of us celebrated Dad's 99th birthday on Saturday night. Staff were professional, friendly & could not do enough for us. Food was lovely as usual & drinks flowing. One of my favourite restaurants

Absolutely delicious food! All three courses were tasty and you got ample portions. Traditional Italian food served by excellent waiting staff. Friendly with a good sense of humour. Been a long time since I have been to a restaurant that has such a dedicated waiting staff.

One of our favourite places to dine, and my wife and I popped in again (without booking) for lunch on Thursday. Always a fiendly welcome whether you're a first time visitor, or a regular diner. With their outstanding personal service, the staff here really DO make you feel special. For the other reviewers who point out that the inside hasn't changed much over the years... So what? We think it's charming! We have dined here several times now, and the food has always been wonderful. A restaurant with table linen! Now , that's rare luxury to experience these days! So if you're looking for a place to dine, where you'll be treated as a valued customer by people who genuinely care about YOU.... You need to experience Alborello! Already looking forward to our next visit.

Had a lovely meal in a great restaurant. Yes a little old fashioned and not sure about the dessert trolley, but very welcoming and food was great.

Well done Albellos in Bexley village. They really got in the valentine mood. As usual great food and fantastic service. Really enjoyed the evening

Absolutely outstanding quality food with a top service to match. This restaurant never disappoints. We have ben to many restaurants over the years but none ever beat Alberello’s. We love it and have done for the last 30 years. Keep it up.

Great menu, lovely staff with a nice atmosphere but food wasn’t as good as I hoped. Too salty and too much sauce, presentation not the best, needs to be more modern. No crusty base on the cheesecake either. Was expecting more reading the fab reviews

We had a lovely meal here for my son’s birthday. It’s a traditional style restaurant with very friendly owners who were happy to make recommendations and also let me try their amazing family produced Port. All our meals were delicious from the pasta dishes my children chose, fillet steak my husband chose and the skate wing for me! Everything was perfect ! Service was very good and we enjoyed the drinks too. Lovely place to go with family & friends. Thank you so much for a good night !

This is our local restaurant, we come here very often, the food is amazing, the staff very friendly and very professional…

I love Alberello. Amazing food with great quality, lovely ambient, clean restaurant, and always love the staff especially Paulo & Monica for the warm service. Will definitely recommend it to everyone.

I would like to thank all the staff for the lovely lunch last Monday after my Mothers funeral. Could not wish for more.

I visited with friends we was asked if we would like bread for the table to which we said yes only to find on the bill that it was £1.50 per person for a piece of French stick which was also the same bread used on the bruschetta starter which came up burnt no seasoning absolutely no garlic just tomato’s on burnt toast!!!! I had vegetarian pasta for main which only consisted of egg plant , my son had rack of lamb which was lamb chops full of fat no meat , ordered mixed vegetables the only vegetables was green beans that came up. Our friend had veal it came up like slices of ham !! Very expensive especially for cut back on quality and quantity of the food

Cosy, lovely food with very generous portions. Excellent friendly service.

Been a (fairly) regular visitor since 1987 even after moving further away many years ago. Love the place. The food is lovely & not over priced. Went to many restaurants in December including some 'posh' ones in the West End but felt most relaxed, happy & content here! Treated like old friends by staff.

This was an amazing dinner with my family the waiters and waitresses were wonderful people and really made us laugh. I felt welcome and was left with a permanent smile on my face! Not to mention the food!!! The food was stunning I felt like I was in Italy, beautiful food, wonderful staff! I would recommend to families, couples and friends :) and anyone who wants a taste of 🇮🇹

(5) We had an amazing time with extraordinary food, service and hospitality was pure! Lovely staff having a laugh with us and giving the best recommendations for everything. Would 100% recommend to anyone in the area!

Absolutely outstanding service and food. Dover sole cooked perfectly. Sweet trolley amazing. Delious muliputano. What more do you want.

What a brilliant night. Cannot fault the service, impeccable from start to finish. Attention to detail and service was above and beyond. Highly recommend this venue for a group booking to an interment dinner two. Thank you to all the staff front of house to behind all the scenes, all of us at CCSEL thank you for making our experience special.

Excellent Italian restaurant. Staff lovely, food great, a treat to eat there but withh very acceptable prices.

First time back at Alberello in many years as we fancied trying a different Italian restaurant for our Xmas night out with friends. All the food was good but the special scallop ravioli starter was excellent. Monica and her team looked after us very well - great friendly service and we’ll definitely be returning early in the new year.

First time visit. Booked for a Saturday evening, booking is definitely recommended. Parked in the public carpark behind the restaurant which was free. Menus and drinks arrived promptly then we were left waiting for our food order to be taken, while other tables who came in after us having there’s taken ahead of us, eventually we had to ask to be served. However, this problem was soon sorted and between the four of us we had a variety of starter dishes both hot and cold which were very tasty. Our main courses varied from pasta, fish and steak and when the food arrived it was all very tasty, well presented and served hot. Overall a good evening out and we will return.

Come here on a regular basis . Love the food , the staff and the way they make you feel special. My fave is the sweet trolley ❤️

Phenomenal flavours, really fabulous dishes. Outstanding service from a team of fantastic people. Loved the presentation of the desert trolly, was a next level experience (they have tirimasù - the real one ❤) Warm and comfortable, family atmosphere and perfect for any occasion.

The food here is always delicious and well presented. The staff are lovely and always available for advice. Would recommend

Lovely friendly venue! Staff are really wonderful! If you’re a fish lover, this has the best fish in Bexley.

Absolutely delicious food, with a great selection to choose from. The staff are so friendly, nothing is too much trouble and their enthusiasm adds to the lovely atmosphere.

Just had a delicious meal for anniversary, food was amazing and service was excellent. All the staff were very friendly, all in all we had a lovely evening, thank you

We had a lovely Sunday set meal, it was amazing, we loved the jolly interactive family atmosphere, Thank You All for a lovely time.

Lovely family-run restaurant. Very welcoming and the food is excellent.

I’ve been going to this restaurant for 20 years and it never gets boring. I’ve never had a bad meal and don’t post enough about it. I’m a very good cook (according to 30+ people) and I love this place. Great service, great food

Such a lovely restaurant in the village always made to feel welcome the food you cannot fault. The hospitality is excellent the staff are so helpful I would recommend this restaurant.

Amazing, yummy and fast service . Came on a late Wednesday and staff were very friendly. It had a nice atmosphere and the food was fast and delicious!

Had the best evening in such an authentic Italian restaurant. Lovely staff and friendly atmosphere. Recommend highly!

Would defiantly give these guys a go. Fantastic food, friendly service can’t do enough for you. May be old interior but fantastic all round. Don’t have to be dressy either can go in whatever attire suits you the staff are relaxed. Would definitely recommend 🎉🍸🍹

Delicious authentic Italian food. Lovely staff. Can't wait to go back!

My late husband and I used to visit Alberellos about twice a month so when he passed away I decided to have his “wake “ there. They quoted me £800 for a buffet. The food was lovely and lots of it and therefore there was...

This spot is great for a casual meal either for two or family or with friends. The food is amazing and is served to perfection. Staff are incredible. Couldn’t ask for a better experience. I definitely recommend going.

Wow, just wow! Such a warm reception to a lovely Italian restaurant - was made to feel very welcome from the moment we walked in and it felt like I was dining with family. Will be back!

Just had a great dining experience at Alberelio Italian Restaurant. Monica and her staff went out of their way to make our group of friends have an excellent meal and a memorable night. Veal chop, rack of lamb, sea bass, skate and scallops were all...

We hadn’t been here for many years after some bad experiences, but decided to give it a go not realising it was under new management. So glad we did, the food is fantastic, prices are reasonable and the staff are great, we will definitely be...

We went here with a good friend of us to try for the very first time and wow. What a stunning menu and customer service. Thank you, Paulo and Monica, for everything. Definitely will be back. Nothing was too much for Paulo and Monica as...

Just been to this lovely Family Restaurant. If you have never tried Alberello's give it a try, you will not be disappointed. Food is good, Service is good, Friendly atmosphere, Reasonable prices. What is not to like.

I’ve used this restaurant for a great many years and as always I’m amazed at the consistency in both food and atmosphere I recommend this establishment to all Please see my review weak management for places to avoid

Best Italian in Bexley !!! Always fantastic food and friendly staff. Five stars. A real family favourite for all ages.

Friendly welcome, excellent service and generous portion sizes on the fixed price menu Some dishes were excellent others a bit bland, overall a bit lacking in ‘sparkle’ so 4 blobs. Whilst Alberello was decent value for money and I’m sure I’ll return but it won’t...

The restaurant has a wonderful and wide ranging menu. This is supported by excellent and very friendly service. Highly recommend this lovely restaurant. We will certainly be returning.

What a fabulous evening with friends and family. From the lovely setting to the tasty menu selections.. from the engaging, entertaining staff to the ambiance, I highly recommend this intimate, tasty restaurant for anything from quenching that Italian-inspired appetite to that special occasion dining out. Five stars and more!

For an early Saturday night, the service wasn't bad, but the staff could learn some manners or at least smile...... Sadly some of the dishes were bland and lacked any flavour or seasoning, and the veal was under cooked and bloody. Managements attitude changed towards...

Dined here twice and both times were very good. Really friendly staff Nice little venue Food has been above average and I will be back

Myself and four friends had the set menu last night. We found this to be extremely good value for money. All our choices were delicious, served efficiently by friendly staff. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you want excellent food and service in a comfortable setting.

Excellent food and service is top class always made to feel welcome.

Nice staff, nice food - as always

My wife and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary at this lovely restaurant, we booked the whole restaurant for us and our family and friends, Monica and her husband and team were fantastic from start to finish they couldn’t have been more helpful, the food and drink was fantastic and the service was 10/10 the menu is vast and the price is very fair, I truly recommend this place be it for a celebration meal or just the two of you, you won’t find a better atmosphere or food in the area, Monica is the perfect host and so professional and helpful! We truly enjoyed the evening and look forward to visiting this Beautiful restaurant at our earliest convenience. Thank you Monica and your husband and lovely team, you all know how to do things right and the customers are your highest priority x

Lunch today was delicious. One if us went a la carte with a monkfish special which he declared very tasty. The rest of us chose from the set menu. My cannelloni starter was the best I've had for years, I'd have it as a main...

Christmas Day Dinner was excellent. More food than we could eat and charming staff as usual. Very well organised!.

Christmas dinner was awful. Staff were terribly rude and food wasn’t worth a quarter of the cost. Terrible

Lunch today and as always, fantastic value. Great service and very comfortable to enjoy yet another great meal . Recommend to anyone to try this place . Not my first time and it won't be my last .

Very good food. Excellent service and very friendly and attentive waiters.

Lovely restaurant great service will go again

Wonderful staff, large delicious portions! The scallops was amazing!! Lots of parking at the rear of the restaurant.

We loved this restaurant. The food was good and the atmosphere friendly and we were well looked after by the staff. Long menu for desserts but it would have been easier if it had been written down in a short menu on the table. It was difficult to remember everything but (but not for the waiter reciting it!).

Lovely service, atmosphere and food. Would definitely recommend.

Just loved our evening... Fabulous food, service, and hospitality! Very attentive staff! Can't wait to return!

Had a lovely meal at Alberello tonight this was our first time visiting but we said we’d definitely be back good and service was perfect the only thing I was disappointed was we saw the table next to us get offered free drinks when they...

Excellent food service can't fault it thank you very much.

This is my favorite Italian restaurant! The food was excellent. The staff is very kind and friendly. Atmosphere is lovely. Everything was fantastic! Thank you so much for perfect evening. 🥰

Staff very friendly and meal was great.

Fantastic food and professional, friendly service at this well-established neighbourhood restaurant. Tablecloths and homemade pasta - perfect for any occasion!

Great food staff were lovley ,can't wait to go back .

Very friendly and attentive staff. Food was nice and there were plenty of dishes to choose from.

We went for dinner tonight just to find the restaurant closed.

Delicious family run and owned local in Bexley. Ala carte and set menus offering all the Italian standards and more! Wonderful gluten free options as well.. Make reservations and enjoy! (Writing this makes me hungry - return visit soon!)

Fantastic evening, all the staff were very friendly, helpful and attentive without rushing anyone. Food was delicious. We will definitely be returning.

Went to Alberello last night after many years. Sadly the experience was not good. The food was very mediocre but that may be because we had the 3 course set meal. We were also placed by a very large and extremely noisy table which meant...

We had 20 friends celebrating a 90th birthday. The meal was really good and the friendly service outstanding. We all had a great time. Will definitely be going back.

Very friendly people and great food.

Very dated and over priced Italian. The food is good/ok but very expensive considering. I feel a few more smiles would have been helpful!

Excellent service. All the employees were so nice and attentive. Hope to return next time we are on holiday.

We are never disappointed when we visit Alberello restaurant friendly staff and the food is absolutely great would highly recommend this restaurant

Most amazing food and wonderful service. Really made to feel welcome and enjoyed the whole experience immensely

Really good traditional Italian restaurant, I think they need to reduce the large dessert menu 😂

We always get a warm welcome here. The food is delicious and very generous. They make a fantastic Aperol Spritz too!

We had a two course meal one lemonade and two lagers between two people and it came to £91. Extremely over priced for very mediocre and bland food. I’m happy to pay that kind of money for a decent meal but this certainly wasn’t that

We had our very small grandson with us. The staff were very accommodating and gave him a lot of attention. The food was really great, with fenerous portions. Having said this, the desserts are all bought in and are a bit of a letdown.

Food good and staff friendly. Traditional Italian. Would recommend