Amici D’Italia Pontypool in Torfaen

Very nice small restaurant.god service, excellent food. If you go there starve yourself before because the portions are big.

Beautiful food staff very efficient and polite will definitely be back 100%

Staff very polite and friendly Food excellent

Best restaurant in Torfaen. Been many times. Definitely recommend it. 5*

One of the finest Italian's I've ever been too, proper authentic, never been disappointed with the food and alcohol here. Every time I dare to step out of my comfort zone and try a new dish, it always surpasses expectations. Glad to have the benefit of it being on my dorostep. Service is professional and welcoming. Would recommend to anyone.

Good food, good atmosphere, friendly helpful staff and reasonable prices, definitely recommend if you want good Italian food.

Ordered a takeaway via JustEat, ordered bolognese, mash potato and mushroom sauce. Bolognese was full of gristle and it tasted like a microwave meal. Was disappointed as looks like a very nice restaurant! Mash also tasted very odd, only thing that was good was the mushroom sauce.

A last minute invitation to join family for a meal turned into a top trumps evening. The staff were jovial & attentive, interesting decoration which gave a very upleasant ambiance & background hum of happy punters. This was our first visit & certainly won’t be our last, can’t believe we’ve never been before & it’s so close to home. We were most impressed with the menu, presentation & quality of the items we chose.

Superb food and wine a perfect venue for our 60 th wedding anniversary with our Daughter and Son in law. As this was a resturant I have had on my to do list for a while so it was a good excuse to try it out and I was not disapointed. If you have a celebration in mind look at this resturant and you will not be disapointed with it

Parking is a risk a little car park opposite we ended up parking on the street not a problem but at busier times you could struggle? The welcome was standard but very warm and we was directed to our seats a clean table Seats are a bit dated but very comfortable and the table was big enough for two not a cheeky small table. Service was good, food was outstanding definitely worth a look again. Sadly we had a mix up on the food half off my meal was on the wife'splate and half of hers was on mine quickly resolved but did take the shine of a cracking meal and some what altered the experience. Overall a nice meal and tidy service.

Booked following viewing the reviews on here. We arrived early for our booking and we were welcomed warmly and shown to our table. We viewed the menus and while doing so the drinks were ordered and arrived. The menu is excellent with a fantastic choice. We were informed this was a new menu just completed. We decided to split two starters between us. They arrived quickly with much larger portions than we expected. Beautifully presented in pottery dishes. We enjoyed these and shortly after our main courses arrived, again huge potions, well presented. The quality of food was excellent and so delicious, the pasta was by far the best I have tasted. A wonderful experience was enhanced by the superb attention by the staff who ensured everything arrived as it should. Well done to everyone involved, we will be back

Came out for my boyfriend’s birthday and we had the best time! We were in the corner away from the main restaurant which none of us minded as it meant we were all able to sit and catch up. The food was amazing and full of flavour! Always made to feel welcome and the girls were lovely! Will definitely be returning more!

First time customers. Booked it as was my wife's birthday and my sons GCSE results day. Starters were generously portioned. Main courses were fantastic, sauces were really tasty and both my sons loved their pizzas (which were both too big to finish so they took half each home). Drinks and meals all reasonably priced. Will definitely be going back.

Very friendly Italian restaurant with a great menu. The food was superb. I had a Chicken Risotto which was excellent. A couple in the group had pizzas which also looked very nice. Highly recommend 👌

The food was good and the staff were fantastic. I would defo go again. It was my girlfriend birthday and they really did make an extra effort. Thank you

Excellent food. Great service. Really enjoyed our experience 😊

Excellent food and lovely staff. A great night.

What a wonderful night out with the family it was my nieces 23 rd birthday and the food and service were second to none the food was spot on they also cater for food intolerances as well as vegetarian options the staff were amazing and we were treated to a fantastic evening meal with wine and cocktails on behalf of the family thank you very much

Oh dear. The wait for our meal was rediculous. Arrived at 7.30 and by 9.00 still waiting. Complained and were told that they had a new Chef and offered a drink. Had to complain again before the meal finally arrived and it was a bit disappointing and not up to the standard we have previously experienced at this restaurant.If you are going to charge top price must also provide good service and you must communicate with the customer if you have a problem. We were given a discount of 10 per cent but all a bit too late

Being a huge fan of Italian food and eaten in many places in Italy I always judge a restaurant on their lasagne, sadly this fell short. A authentic lasagne is fairly dry with lots of layers of pasta, this had 1 layer if that. The meat was very tasty, but with hardly any pasta and way too much cheese it was not great. My husband had a chicken pasta which he enjoyed. The portions are huge and most people had take out boxes, especially if they had more than 1 course. I would visit again but would avoid lasagne, shame as it’s my go to dish in an Italian restaurant.

It is difficult for Wales and Italy to have things in common, unless they come to Amici. Great meal.

Food was great , but felt very rushed out of the restaurant as we was asked to leave to make room for new reservations even tho we had only been there for a hour and 15 mins, and was asked to pay the bill as we was still eating dessert , food was great but felt very rushed out of the restaurant

Fantastic food and atmosphere. Make sure you book in advance as it's only a small restaurant. Service was great, did have to wait about 10 minutes for our table but not really an issue as we booked quite late. Would recommend and will definitely visit again.

Stunning food with a great selection on offer, great service from all the staff , lovely atmosphere and the staff cannot do enough to help

Never been here before. Absolutely blown away by the quality of food never mind the portions! Took advantage of the lunchtime special on pasta. Amazing. Service was excellent with a warm welcome. Facilities great. Never expected to find a jewel like this where it's situated. Will definitely be going back.

Whilst the food here is always very tasty, it is also just about warm.

My wife and I go here quite often and have never been close to being disappointed with either the food or the welcome. We’ve tried pizza, pasta and steak and all have been wonderful! In addition to the great food though I have to mention the staff who are relaxed and informal but really friendly and professional. Would recommend this place to anyone

What a restaurant exceptionally clean neat the menus was extremely varied the food outstanding and the staff very good and efficient a pleasure to dine there nothing seemed to much trouble the served gluten free food and there was plenty of it will definitely re visit A really worthwhile experience

Nice little restaurant, friendly staff, good menu selection. Service a little slow and they didn't have the fish my partner ordered but didn't tell us straight away, only about 10 mins after placing order. We're helpful in finding an alternative.

Recently moved to the area and tried our Amici's. Amazing food and service.

Booked for 6p.m. Shown to table and ordered drinks (medium glass of red wine and a beer) which arrived promptly. Food ordered which arrived around 6.30. Two main courses which were good sized portions. Decide to share Tiramisu. Food finished by around 7.15 and were then informed that table was required in 10-15 minutes if possible. Felt rushed but didn’t complain, finished drinks and left. Unfortunately a full stomach, especially after a creamy desert, doesn't like to be topped up with red wine. Nice food and pleasant surroundings but not a good experience overall.

We booked a table for 7, but wasn't able to be sat for 20 minutes. This was the only downside of the visit. The food was amazing, we ordered too much food and had to have a to go box, to finish the rest the following day. The staff were really friendly and polite. Prices are very good here, not too expensive but a nice feel to an authentic Italian. Would definitely arrange to go back, this is a very busy little restaurant with high demand. So book early not to miss out!!

Great food & atmosphere! Staff is very friendly & professional. Highly recommend this place

Had a meal here the other day the way the owner spoke to the staff was embarrassing. Very young staff . I heard him shouting more than once . People should not be treated like this . I will not be going there again . I wish I had defended the young girl . Totally disrespectful behaviour.

Lovely place, spotless, friendly and the food is amazing. Can't wait to return

As always, we keep returning to our favourite restaurant. Whether it be a takeaway Pizza, sit down Italian or a Sunday lunch it's fabulous. We are even bookies in fir Xmas day.

I Celebrated my birthday on Friday with family and friends, the food, staff and atmosphere were lovely. The staff couldn't do enough for you. I love this place

My parents and I had a fabulous meal on Saturday 2nd December. The food is amazing and I highly recommend. The staff that evening were exceptional, so thanks to Ray, Chloe & Eve. Can't wait to return.

Wow 1st time experience amazing food service, total unbelievable good A special welcoming by ray, outstanding place 👍👍👍

Absolutely stunning meal , the service was fantastic by mr Ray clark made the evening very enjoyable top man BRAVO!!!

We've been visiting this restaurant for the past few years, and every single time without exception we leave with huge smiles on our faces, looking forward to our next visit and this time was no different. If you enjoy outstanding Italian food, a great atmosphere, and fantastic staff then you simply cannot go wrong here. I would recommend this restaurant to anybody and am already looking forward to going back! The staff are brilliant and the food is the best around without exception.

My husband and I are here this evening while staying in the area. We were given a warm welcome and shown to our table in what was a pretty full restaurant. Service was very smooth and efficient and I asked for a tweak to a dish which our waitress said would be no problem and it wasn't. We shared two starters and were brought side plates so that we could divide them up. We were so impressed with the food that we ordered a desert to share and had the lightest home-made tiramisu I've ever had. Everything was thoroughly delicious. We were offered water for the table and received a jug of tap water (as opposed to charging for bottled water). The waiting staff checked several times that we had everything we wanted and that it was to our liking. When we asked for something it appeared quickly. Can't recommend this place highly enough.

so booked a table for 13 Food was ok nothing special toilet not the best mould everywhere food was rushed between courses. Then was told they need the table back before we even ordered desert. My family had booked taxis to and from the restaurant so they could have a nice evening with a few drinks this did not happen. Personal I wouldn’t eat there again.

Absolutely beautiful food… presentation was amazing and taste was so good, portion size was really big too. Would definitely go back!…

Really nice Italian. Super fresh food.

Milli ,Ray amazing lovely food and great night would definitely recommend brill night

Best Italian restaurant in Cwmbran / Pontypool area. Can't wait to visit again and sample rest of the menu!

Haven't been for a long time but yet again the food was absolutely amazing! Took my fiancée as a treat being his first time and he loved it. Food fresh and delicious, huge portions so never walk away hungry. Atmosphere still so homely and the wait staff are so friendly. We both cannot wait to go back again soon!

We've been coming here for 3 years every few months sometimes just as a couple and sometimes with larger groups of family and friends. The food is always excellent. It is served fresh and hot and tastes amazing. The waitresses are always friendly and attentive even when its extremely busy. The tables and chairs are always spotless and the manager makes sure the place runs smoothly and creates a good welcoming atmosphere. Consistently a good experience 👍

Have always loved the food here and thought we would try out the Sunday roast - I have to say, it’s by far the best roast dinner I’ve ever eaten in a restaurant. Roast beef melted in the mouth, good portion sized and simply superb.

Nice Friendly atmosphere staff very welcoming Lovely food had Sunday lunch

Not sure I would come again. Food is nice. And the waitresses were friendly. However the atmosphere isn’t great. The man who I assume is the owner/manager is not welcoming. He seems overwhelmed with groups. And is visibly unhappy. He insists groups preorder food which is fine. But he does not allow you to visit the bar to order drinks and instead insists tables run a tab. 25 of us were not willing to attempt to work out drinks at the end. So were put off at being told we weren’t allowed to visit the bar. His attitude annoyed me. And when I saw him scold a waitress I was even more annoyed. Not for me. I don’t like being made to feel unwelcome or told to remain in my seat

My favourite local restaurant, amazing food. The staff are always helpful and polite! 5* food and service every time I go! Highly recommend

This is easily the best Italian restaurant I have been to in the UK. From the outside, the restaurant does not look like much, but inside is lovely. The food is amazing - I had the whitebait to start, followed by linguini carbonara, and a chocolate brownie. The portion sizes are very generous, particularly the pasta, which was undoubtedly the best carbonara I have ever tasted. Looking forward to visiting again!

Very enjoyable experience, definitely be going back

A really surprising find. The staff were young and welcomed us in with warmth and professionalism. We chose our food and it arrived in a timely manner. The food was hot and well cooked. It’s somewhere that I look forward to visiting again.

Everything was excellent. The minute we walked in we felt very comfortable, the decor and layout was well designed. I haven't been in these premises for about 25-30 years so the change was considerable. The food was very nice and the staff backed up the quality with a very welcoming service. We were celebrating our anniversary and chose the right place. Definitely go back and would definitely recommend a visit. Thanks for making our day a special memory.

We went on a quiet early evening mid week. The restaurant was clean and well presented. You could tell that the owners had thought carefully about the décor, even down to the fresh flowers at each table. We were seated quickly as we had pre booked a table, and the waitress was attentive and friendly to our needs. We decided against the wine list and went for the tap water instead that was chilled and had fresh lemon, which was a nice touch. The food portions were generous, and the quality of the food was excellent! Everything was presented well and tasted fresh and delicious. This was a lovely spot for a romantic meal and would be a great place to have dinner with friends too. We will definitely return. It was authentically Italian and really enjoyable.

If You Like Italian Food Its A Great Place To Eat. Staff/Service Very Good.

Really relaxing atmosphere, music was the right volume and very tasteful. Food was stunning

Simply gorgeous place. Food was so full of flavour, potions were good but not over the top, ( I hate waste ). Staff were so friendly and polite, but not pushy. Extremely clean and bright, lovely comfortable dining area. Needless to say we will definitely be going again

Have visited a few times and every time food and service have been amazing. Very reasonably priced also.

Food was fantastic! Good portion sizes an d great value on lunch menu. Very relaxed atmosphere no rushing staff very friendly. Will definitely be going back. Highly recommend.

Food was okey, drinks a bit overpriced though

Lovely staff and a beautiful meal. Thank you

Had a great evening, food was of a high quality and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Will definitely be going again

First time visiting, we came here for a fathers day treat. Some of us had starters and mains some only mains and we all had some form of drink The starters we had in the table were a garlic pizza bread, a cheese garlic pizza...

Excellent service and food. Ray was a great server! Only good Italian restaurant around this area. Thank you.

First time going here and so pleased 🙌 absolutely stunning service from Ray, stunning food, couldn't fault any of it 😀 portions are big, my husband, daughter and i were all defeated by our food Cocktails were yummy too and freshly made 😋 We will definitely be back Thankyou 😃

Best Sunday lunch we’ve had for a while.Friendly staff, excellent service.Especially Ray who was very entertaining.Well worth a list, you won’t be disappointed.

This place is a hidden gem in Pontypool. The food is fresh, authentic and deliciously Italian and the service is amazing. The staff cannot do enough to make you feel welcome. I cannot rate it highly enough

This is one of the best food places I've ever been to. The staff are really friendly and polite, the place is really clean, the food is amazing ! Eddie what a little gem 💎 you have! Thanks again see you soon! John and jade...

Visited with my wife, not been for a while, the staff were friendly and welcoming as soon as we walked in, even though it was busy never waited more than a few seconds Starters were excellent and the mains certainly did not disappoint, can highly...

Fantastic food, great staff. Can't recommend it enough!

Pricey! Food was nice but I’m afraid the price of drinks spoil what could be a very nice evening. Moretti, £7.00 per bottle, large glass of wine £9, I refuse to pay these prices locally. Desserts much the same, £8.50 for profiteroles. Manager looks arrogant...

This is the place to go for authentic Italian food. Excellent service Delish food. I couldn't stop raving about it to my family. Really competitive prices too and was really busy which is always a good sign. Really happy we found this gem!

Food was nice. Kitchen did not have a lot of the ingredients on the menu. Waitresses didn't know what alternatives were available etc. Staff were young and couldn't answer any of the questions that we had. I thinks it's great to employ young people but...

Excellent food and service. It was our first visit and we were greeted like old friends. We will go back soon to try some other dishes. Service was friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

I was here last night with my friend, the atmosphere was superb, excellent service and very welcoming, with amazing fresh food, i will definitely be visiting Amici again.

The food is absolutely amazing would recommend to anyone planning a meal out the atmosphere was great and all staff members were lovely. Overall amazing experience will be back!

Went on Sunday and we went for Sunday dinners and have to say the best I have tried so far. My husband enjoyed his too. Highly recommended this place.

Service and food was just ok, no checking to see if our food was ok and felt it was all overpriced. I had the vegetarian arrabiata excluding the Parmesan it was listed to be served with (Parmesan is not veggie by the way). It came...

Excellent service, friendly staff first class food . All round very good evening.

At a loss for tea this evening as have been painting and then see the pizza or pasta offer pop up on FB - that’s decision made easy! Already visit here regularly and is my favourite local restaurant, but can now say the takeaway calzone...

What can I say! Fabulous food,superb service and amazing atmosphere.

Sunday dinner here was spot on. 👌

Booked for a long awaited catch up with friends. A warm welcome and shown to our table promptly. Staff are very polite and engaging without being overbearing. Food ordered and arrived in good time. Portion size is fabulous, we couldn't eat all the garlic bread...

Stunning place. Great customer service. Lovely fresh food. Drinks expensive.... cheapest large wine om menu £8.95 a glass! Then charged £1 for splash of lemonade on top. 4 of us ate and had 2 drinks each, bill 129 and 60 of that was drinks (2...

A beautiful cosy restaurant with delicious food. The garlic bread was a full 9 inch pizza 🍕 😋 completely surprised us however it was so good, nice thin base, perfect dough crust and boy was it garlic. Also garlic mushrooms for starter. Massive portion sizes so we ended up taken leftovers which were just as good the next day reheated. Definitely worth a visit and one of the only place we could find still open late on a Sunday for dine in. Staff were terrific also.

Food was fantastic, service was sensational, hard to comment on atmosphere due to eating at start of service but inside is like an aladins cave when you look at the outside. Will definitely be back

Solo eater, great service and food. You won't regret a visit.

You can forget you are in Pontypool when you step inside the doors... Great ambience and staff are friendly... My food was really tasty and there was plenty of it. Definitely recommend

Food wine cocktails and service fantastic the only thing to make it better real ale👍👍

Excellent food. Amazing staff & great atmosphere

Lovely meal very reasonably priced. Excellent service

I came back and the food was at the same level as the first time, the service was perfect and the food was delicious, me and my friends felt very good, it is definitely our favorite restaurant

Best and most fresh Italian in wales

This restaurant was recommended and we were not disappointed. The ambience was excellent, the service excellent, the food was excellent. In all the experience was excellent. Looking forward to returning soon.

I thoroughly enjoyed my pasta here, lovely food and a nice dessert with my friend

Trusted Trip Advisor- this was in top 10 for the area. The menu looked good.. figured it was probably worth a go. This was a great meal, really well priced, served with charm by the rather splendid staff. Decor great, locals clearly enjoy the space....