Ariete Italian Bar And Restaurant in St. Helens

We had an incredible evening and we want to thank Kyle, Sophie, Owen and the rest of the team. We have been coming to this restaurant for years and every time we have an excellent experience. The food is delicious, the service is impeccable and they can’t do enough for us. They are very attentive. We will continue to visit Cancello for many years. By far the best Italian restaurant in the North West.

Amazing service with the very best produce, from the moment we walked in attentive waiting service, great menu choice with specials on offer. Lovely calm and quiet mood. Service second to none - not rushed at all. Very impressed with the quality of food and the presentation of the food , highly recommend

We was all having a lovely night, however one meal wasn’t cooked right. A piece of chicken was raw in the middle, the waiter and another member of staff was very apologetic and offered to replace the meal, they both agreed it wasn’t cooked through. They was both very professional and polite about the situation, we can’t fault them. However one member of staff, we believe he was a manager was very rude, argumentative and dealt with it very badly. The lady did get her bill removed in the end for her meal but the way the man spoke to us, we won’t be returning any time soon. He spoilt what had been a lovely evening. The restaurant is a lovely place and all other meals were great. It’s just a shame such a horrible member of staff works there. After speaking to a few local people today, apparently this is normal behaviour. Such a shame

Went to Cancello restaurant mid afternoon for a celebration lunch. Seven adults and one child (3 year old). A great afternoon, lovely venue, staff very attentive and friendly, great food and we were made to feel very welcome! Relaxing atmosphere, not rushed and staff always available but unobtrusive. Great to see a good number of young people on service, led by a very professional management team. Excellent starters, and we ordered a couple of things not obvious on the menu, but accommodated with no problem. Olives and bread basket. Main meals all excellent, pasta good portions, large tasty pizza's and the lamb rump steak was excellent. Asked for some of the pasta as 'extra spice' and it came with extra chilli and herbs. All food was served on hot plates, so food was hot on arrival and stayed warm which was much appreciated. Pricing was fair (competitive compared to other local restaurants) would definitely recommend and return.

Exceptionally good, authentic Italian food is served in this characterful old building on the edge of this town. It was so good that we stopped on a long journey a few weeks later to revisit. The menu is extensive, with fish, meat and pasta dishes galore to choose from, all made from fresh produce, and a good wine list. While there’s a good atmosphere, we found it a little on the noisy side and so it’s not a good place for a quiet or romantic evening. We were badly let down by the management on our second visit - a busy Saturday night - when we arrived for our pre-booked table on time to be asked to wait 15 minutes at the bar. We got a drink and after 15 minutes, I went to inquire and was told they would come and get us. After another 20 minutes and another round of expensive drinks, I returned to the front desk where from body language it became clear the staff had forgotten is and given our table to a walk in. After a further five minutes they got us to a table. The fact I’ve still given this restaurant four is a tribute to the quality of its food.

Never disappointed. Great restaurant wonderful food in a lovely relaxed atmosphere. All staff are so nice and friendly. Manager Kyle has a great team and Kyle is so professional in his job. We are so lucky to have this restaurant in Newton Le Willows. Chill and enjoy 😀😀

Terrible service - we waited 20 minutes to even be seen and his knows how long we would have waited if we hadn’t of walked out. We were on a bottomless brunch for 90 minutes but didn’t have chance to start it. We expressed our concerns to the matrodee who was so unhelpful and made some excuse about printer being broke for the menus. We had just watched the next table be served with these so very confusing! We left as we noticed other people having to go the bar to get their own drinks What a let down Don’t bother yourself going here it’s not worth the hassle

First visit since the rebranding and what a disappointment. Had to ask for black pepper and parmesan. Lobster ravioli luke warm and not a lot of it. Staff were friendly enough but appeared very inexperienced and nobody seemed to be "in charge" so service was all a bit chaotic. Won't be in a hurry to return.

Great atmosphere and the service was exceptional! We’ve had an amazing afternoon! Thanks for making us feel welcome and special!

Went for my 40th birthday celebration and the whole experience was just mistake after mistake. Wrong food and drinks brought out, mistakes on the bill, waiting 20 mins between first and last starters being brought, culminated in my gluten free sister being given a meal she was told was gluten free and actually wasn't. We only found this out when the actual gluten free version was finally brought out 20 mins after the others! When we did complain, the manager (clearly playing at his job!) avoided our table for a further 20 mins before saying he was sorry but there was nothing he could do. Did eventually give her her meal for free but genuinely didn't seem bothered or concerned at all. She has spent the last 2 days in agony because of it and my birthday celebrations came to a very abrupt end because of the incompetence of all the staff in the building! AVOID this place!!

Impromptu late lunch on a Friday afternoon. Perfection. Drinks in the garden, followed by a main course each; sea bass & smoked salmon pasta. Sardinian Vermentino by the glass. All delightful including the service. Special mention to a very cheerful & friendly barman who gave us the best welcome. We'll be back

Amazing building Very smart decor Great customer service Lots of menu choices The lasagne was delicious Lots of outdoor dining options Great place to eat

Unfortunately I was very disappointed as had looked forward to the relaunch-formally Arietes where I have dined on many occasions including birthdays, christenings, anniversaries and retirements and always had excellent service and food. Staff very friendly, smart and efficient but food very average. Certainly had better Italian dishes. Two of our party ordered duck but waiter returned to say none available. Cannot understand why that was not communicated when given the menus. The lobster ravioli contained a piece of plastic and although the waiter was obviously mortified no one from management/ kitchen came to speak to us. We did get the price of two desserts taken off the final bill( 4 in our party). Never asked if we would like more drinks. Flat white moderately warm. Waited a little too long for the Parmesan/ black pepper accompaniment. Such a shame to have this experience and I hope they soon sort out such concerns raised as the place looks good following the refurbishment.

Amazing Mid week meal at Ariete with Tina Turner tribute, food was 10/10 and as well as being busy service was quick and efficient and staff was very pleasant, a massive thank you to all the managers Kyle & Carolyn and to the ariete team they where all amazing couldn't of asked for a better night.

Tina Turner tribute evening was great the food fantastic and service second to none Kyle and the team did excellent yet again .

It’s so bloody good! I love this place and it just seems to get better and better! They’re a great asset to NLW we’re lucky to have them! Food is five star, great wine selection and the staff are so lovely! Highly recommend!

We came back to this restaurant as we had a very good experience the last time we visited. It was a Saturday night and quite busy as well, we had an amazing meal and we would like to commend Alessandro who took care of us with the drinks options including some amazing Italian wine selection and food recommendations. The service and food were excellent. We will definitely visit again.

When we first arrived we could see how busy and stressful the restaurant was due to it being full. This was because they had big parties and a bottomless brunch offer on. We had to wait for around 15-20 minutes for the table to be ready which was not an issue as we just got a drink at the bar. We were shown to our table and after 5-10 minutes the waiter arrived to take our order, we cannot fault the waiter he was amazing and interacted with the little one we had at the table. The starters arrived and one of our party had ordered mussels in the tomato sauce and he wasn't keen as they tasted sandy/gritty. We told the waiter and the reply we got was do you want some bread to mop the tomato sauce that was left. Then the mains came out and all looked good, we ordered penne arribatta, the salmon pasta, spaghetti Bolognese and 2 pizzas. Not the best flavours to be honest but it's an ok Italian not really traditional. Whilst eating the penne as I got the the bottom of the dish I noticed a strand of spaghetti pasta in my penne pasta! At the same time one of our party noticed there was a few chunks of mince meat in her salmon pasta!! We brought this to the attention of the staff immediately and the waitress took it to the kitchen and came back out with the dish and told us the chef had told her that this was a grey piece of salmon, the most pathetic thing I have ever heard. We know the difference between salmon and MINCE MEAT. I then pointed out the fact that in the penne we had found the spaghetti to be told "well we are busy tonight"!! Not good enough. I don't want to make assumptions but its like the chef or whoever plated our food was using the same utensils as the spaghetti Bolognese seemed to be part of both the additional pasta dishes. Luckily the person eating the salmon was not a vegetarian or the situation would have been a whole lot worse for this establishment. The cross contamination was obvious to even the wait staff that saw our dishes. I understand it was busy and we were very patient about this but when it comes to the food it's a big issue as one of our party had literally 2 mouthfuls of pasta before finding the mincemeat so left the restaurant having not eaten anything but olives. Again I want to make a point and say the staff were extremely busy when we arrived and this is if no fault of the front of house staff. I think this restaurant needs to rethink the booking system and the bottomless brunch or maybe even warn customers because had we know it was bottomless brunch we would babe chose a different restaurant.

Date night with the better half so thought I’d book a table in a fancy place rather than the usual date night eateries we visit. Been looking forward to it for a couple weeks since we booked as table bookings get filled really quickly. So we get there for table slot time. We could see it was busy so they said there was a 10-15 minute delay on our table. No issues there. We just went and stood at the bar with a drink. First issue arose when half hour later we were still stood at the bar. Told the barman our issue and he went and spoke to the maitre D. And within 1 minute she came over and said our table is ready. (Coincidental???) Sat at the table. Another round of drinks turn up. So we ask the waitress if we can order. Strangely she says she can’t take our order she will get someone. (I’m assuming she is a bar waitress and not a food waitress) so about 10 minutes later someone takes our food order. Starters come out. Garlic bread and mozzarella sticks. I have to say the garlic bread is probably one of the best garlic breads I’ve ever had in a restaurant. So the rating I’ve given isn’t for the food quality. Once the starters were taken away it was as if they’d forgot about us. 9.15 we were served our main course. Bare in mind that’s 1 hour and 15 minutes after we were seated. We did also see that a couple who were seated just after us were on their deserts before we even got our mains.

Great Sunday lunch again 😀😀 never disappointed. We are so lucky to have this restaurant in Newton Is Willows. Kyle and his team are brilliant. Really looking forward to this year's Wednesday night tribute acts 😀😀

Just warmed up cheap food. Smells damp and toilets disgusting so dirty🤢 never again. Waste of money, could not wait to get out if there.

Visited Ariete for the New Year’s Eve celebrations. What a fantastic night, from arriving at 8pm we were served and entertained. The waiting staff were polite and quick to the bar and back, it was a very busy evening but they certainly had it covered, food was hot and very tasty. After reading some of the reviews I was a little apprehensive but it was great, there was a disco which was playing music while you ate, my only slight criticism was the music was a little loud while we ate, afterwards it was great to have a dance and bring in the new year. Thank you Ariete!

From walking in the front reception to the service and food, everything was exceptional! Staff very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble, the food was lovely, well seasoned and beautifully cooked, we had the mushroom starters and King prawns, and for mains we had the tournedo rosini and Lamb rump, the meat was cooked bang on, sadly couldn't eat everything as portions were really good. This was our first visit here at Ariete but it certainly won't be our last! Well done guys, can't wait to return.

Absolutely awful, cold food, rubbish service, don’t waste your money. Would give no stars if possible. I have also written to the manager but had no reply yet. Just rude

Not good enough . Waited an hour for our starters and it wasn't particularly good. Then waited another hour for our main meal. By the time the vegetables arrived we'd more or less eaten the turkey dinner. For 70£ per head I expect better. 2 and half hours in total

The food was very dry,overcooked,very pricey for food,drinks,service was good though,but wouldnt go back.

Fantastic food, great and attentive service and an amazing bespoke birthday cocktail for my wife! Our daughter loves the bolognese and the choice on the menu is excellent.

This is a really pleasant restaurant. It is beautifully decorated and the waiting staff are very attentive and helpful. The menu has plenty of options and all the things you would expect at a good quality Italian restaurant. The meals we selected seemed to be...

The place itself looks great, and the prices are reasonable however unfortunately that’s where the positivity stops. We visited mid November 2023. The initial drinks order arrived significantly after the starters. One guest’s plate arrived 10 mins after the other three. When we finally received...

We as a family paid a visit last night (11 nov2023) for a special family event.Total waste of money.After sitting there for nearly 2 hrs I asked where the main meal was coming to us.In fairness they gave us all a drink on the house.We...

FAO: Laura Griffin In respect of my visit to your place on the 16/07/23. When you say that you have informed the staff about my burnt food that l should have mentioned it to a staff member, to rectify,...l did!!!,& they just shrugged there shoulders...

Visited here recently with girlfriend & her friends. Delicious meal, great service, lovely restaurant. There was nothing I didn't like, just really nice from start to finish. Well worth it.

Great evening yet again😀😀 lovely food, really good tribute act. Dancing and singing on a Wednesday night what could be better 😀😀Well done Kyle and his wonderful team

We have been to Ariete’s many times. Tonight we were celebrating a birthday and as always the service was lovely. Sophie was particularly attentive and Charlotte greeted us with incredible manners. We will continue to enjoy many nights at this beautiful restaurant!

the staff are brilliant and especially the manager Kyle who came over to our table to explain that the specials menu shark dish that i had was actually shark !! The shark steak came with mussels and prawn filled ravioli in a creamy sauce It...

We had an 18th Birthday meal for my son for 30 people. We had pre booked our orders and things could have gone any smoother. The prices are very reasonable indeed and the food and drink quality were excellent to say the least. To cap...

What a fantastic restaurant serving a huge range of delicious food. Staff were friendly & extremely helpful with menu selection & descriptions. We shared the mozzarella en carozza & garlic mushrooms (wow) &then had pizzas with lasagne & the house special pasta. Too much food...

Food was absolutely amazing! Lovely restaurant and really good atmosphere. Staff are so lovely, especially Lucy & Jordan who both went above and beyond to make our night special, thank you we will definitely come again.

We had a fantastic lunch for 12 of us at our Ariete Italian Restaurant, after a problem ordering gluten free dishes the staff were really helpful, and sorted out the problem. We all had different dishes, and there were certainly no complaints, make sure you’re...

As always a lovely meal. Kyle and all his wonderful staff make for a great Sunday lunch. Brilliant 😀😀

Good food and a very good service,sorry but can't remember the name of the waitress, will visit again for sure even its a bit pricey

I would like to share the great experience had at Ariete restaurant. It was Saturday and we went for dinner after some friends recommended the place. We were welcomed by Alessandro an amazing Italian gentleman who during the dinner went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. He did recommend a fantastic bottle of Prosecco to start with and then suggested our wine pairing with the meal. We barely looked at the menu and followed his suggestions. We love Italian food and Ariete is a great place to enjoy unique Italian hospitality. Looking forward to come back in few weeks.

I ordered the fillet steak which came with a strange sauce I ate some of the meal but left the majority of the steak despite pointing this out to the waiter I was still charged the full price I/we will never return.

Lovely and authentic Italian food, big selection of wines and Alessandro made us feel at home! Very friendly and attentive, we couldn’t ask for more! We will back soon!

We went on Friday evening 6pm with a party of 7 people. The staff were welcoming and we were served by a lovely, friendly waiter called Salvatori(hope I've spelt that correctly). He was very attentive and entertaining, without being intrusive. Our food order was taken and the food arrived promptly and hot. Everyone of us said that the dishes we had were excellent. It was our son's birthday and we were very touched that Salvatori brought his dessert with a candle in it and balloon, and the staff sang Happy Birthday to him. It was a lovely evening and we will definitely be returning. I would 100% recommend that you give this restaurant a try, You won't be disappointed.

Early evening meal with few other diners, so can't comment on service when it's busy, but all good on our visit. Prompt service, and not intrusive. Courses arrived in good time and hot. Fritto misto was fine. For lamb cutlets a choice of pink or cooked through was given, and perhaps they could have been pinker, but certainly weren't overcooked, were very tender and still had a bit of blush in them, so no complaints. Sides vegetables were seasonal and perfectly cooked. Other secondi my party tried were grilled halibut (nicely cooked) and chicken Ariete (quite a hit of chilli but nothing off the scale, and we were chilli checked when we ordered!).Without wanting to spark a North/South debate here, I'm visiting from Bristol, and the portion sizes put on the plate by Ariete were mahoosive compared to home or London. The fritto misto was enough for two, and the both lamb and chicken probably the same. Certainly no room for dessert.

Couldn’t fault one single thing about the service, food or atmosphere at Ariete. I visit regularly to dine and just for drinks and it is always a pleasure. The staff are all so friendly especially the front of house team members hannah and kyle ☺️. You feel welcome from start to finish and the food and cocktails are to die for! Definitely worth a visit ❤️

Having just visited this establishment with my brother who has eating problemsand Asburgers , I felt we had a mediocre meal and trying to eat strawberries and ice cream from a tall glass was a little difficult. What did upset me was the waitress who served customers with a demin jacket and her hair under no contol whatsoever. I may be old and crotchey, but I have always thought that waitresses should have their hair tied back. This particular waitress did have a hair clip but it seemed to be hanging on to her hair by a thread rather than restraining it. I shall not be returning. I was very disappointed. I've been there before but this was the worst I've experienced

We 7 pensioner friends visited for dinner on Sat 21st Aug and we couldn’t fault the experience. We can be a bit picky but Hannah and her colleagues had great patience with us and kept us amused. We all thoroughly enjoyed the food and drink and the atmosphere was magic. Will be visiting again

Second visit here Kyle has served us both times we have been in and has been excellent both times. Very attentive, polite and helpful. Owen made our drinks and as always everything was amazing!!!

We decided to have a bite to eat and a couple of drinks. Although we hadn't booked they managed to fit us in. Overall it was a friendly place with great food. Our server Lydia was friendly and chatty and even though I'm a picky eater she was great at explaining what was in most of the dishes. We will definitely go back there.

Amazing food and drinks as always Kyle is always present when we come and is always amazing. Owen made our drinks again and they were delicious

Popped in for a drink after a walk. Hannah front of house was so welcoming & friendly. The guys behind the bar were brilliant straight over asking for our order. Thanks Owen, Lewis & Ed

Thought we’d call in on our weekend walk. Only stayed for drinks, but the guys behind the bar looked after us as always, especially the cute fella ‘Owen’ I believe, who couldn’t do enough for us. Highly recommend.

Amazing service from start to finish- the cocktails made by Owen are amazing and there is so much choice at a reasonable price. The food was also lovely and such good quality. Kyle really looked after us and we had a lovely afternoon. We will definitely be returning.

Just had a FANTASTIC meal at Ariete. Hannah and kyle were so attentive and made the whole experience outstanding. Delicious can’t wait to come back x

We could have been back in Sorrento. Delicious food, very reasonable prices, and attentive waitors...filled our wine glasses. Definitely return

Absolutely stunning food and ambience! Service was excellent! Even had a little happy birthday cake with a balloon for my sister! Great place and will be back very soon! 😀

Went last night after a very highly recommended recommendation. On arrival impressed with venue and ambience. Advised by phone prevoius evening having already booked, that our table time had been pushed back 15 minutes. Not a problem. Arrived at 8.00 pm were told a 10 minute delay again perfectly acceptable and went through to the garden to get drinks. Very pleasant garden already a great vibe from customers. The lady taking drinks orders and bringing menu was a great ambassider. Having been asked about alergies went straight to kitchen to check and promptly came back with options. She apologised for any delays. At this point we were still impressed. The order for drinks was taken around 8.40 and were sat at our table around 8.50. This is where our experuence then declined. It was onvious that there was no where near enough staff in the restaurant that was full. The few staff we saw were literally running between tables. We could see many tables waiting to be served or cleared. Our order was not taken untill 9.20. The first course arrived at 9.50 by then the restaurant was only half full and the manager dealing with numerous complaints. The main course arrived 10.40. The poor waiter wad doing his best. Struggled to open the wine, not only at our table but at every one he went to. I even offered to help him open the wine. We we so late to eat we decided not to go to desert etc.What a shame. The food we had was sublime. The setting fabulous. Clearely under staffed. Disappointed that the management were not ciculating to try and smooth out problems. Only seemed to go to tables when customers were complaining. The service we had from the waiting staff was very friendly andc engaging. Such a shame they and the custmers were let down

Absolute disgrace. Booked in at 7 and finally got our mains at 10! Fillet steak and chicken dishes dried up and unedible. Been going the Ariete since it opened and that is the last time.

Great eating indoors/outdoors. Tasty menu. Prices in line with other restaurants. (Just remember to order vegetables etc, as it does not all come included). Staff friendly, helpful & efficient.

Good food in a lovely building. It was very busy when we visited, however all the food still arrived at the same time. Fritto misto and linguine gamberoni were particularly delicious! Great place for a special occasion.

We have been here a few times and enjoyed everything about the place and food unfortunately the owners have got greedy and booked as many people into the restaurant as possible therefore making it impossible for the staff to keep track of everything ,it took over a hour for starters to arrive which were cold then another hour for the main course which out of the 5 meals 3 were well below usual standards...it seemed to us that the owner's are chasing the dollars instead of looking after the customers....

Visit Ariete regularly and always have great service and food. Surprised to see people comment about track and trace because I’ve always been asked for contact details when I book. The prawn starter is very good and the pizza and pasta are always nice, as well as great value. I know it gets busier at weekends but we tend to go in the week when it is quieter and can’t fault the service.

Me and my partner are looking into moving in Newton-Le-Willows so we went one weekend and stroll the high street. I stumbled Ariete accidentally when I need to go for a loo and they allowed me in. From outside it doesn't seem as special but inside is a different story. You come in, the entrance is beautiful. I recommend looking up for when you step on the reception. We shared an Anti Pasti for starters. The tomatoes and salad were fresh, cured meat was fantastic. For mains we had a Grilled Fillet Steak and Lamb Cutlets. It's probably one of the best steaks I ever had in an Italian restaurant. Service was fantastic, lovely and attentive staff. Can't wait to finally settle in Newton-Le-Willows to get closer to this beautiful gem.

We arrived for our table, took our name and forgot about us then was asked by the same person can I help you.Was eventually shown to our table that was not ready for us, to be told that half the menu was not available as they had run out of it. We left and went somewhere else, as did a lot of other people.No social distancing No track and trace Staff with masks under their chins It was dirty unloved and cluttered with dirty glasses Won’t be going back needs a revamp and done new customer friendly staff.

Food excellent, staff very professional, first class customer service. restaurant ambience very calm and relaxed. I would definitely recommend.

We visited on a Saturday evening and it was our first trip out since lockdown endedIt was really busy - no T&T check in on arrival - no social distancing of tables and people were squeezed in, tables have been moved but not distanced Food was good - we had starters, mains and deserts and stayed about 2.5hrs Mask wearing amongst staff was patchy - about a third of staff were wearing them correctly, a third wearing them under their chins and a third not wearing them at all. We asked our server numerous times to put their mask on as did other tables The acoustics are really bad and it’s a noisy venue - so if you’re looking for somewhere quiet for a conversation this isn’t the place for youBut - the food was good and it’s walking distance from home and the bill was around £145 for four of usThey do need to up their Covid standards though in my opinion

Post lockdown outdoor meal.At the rear of the building under cover with (not that effective) heaters put on when requested.Service was generally OK, especially as there'd been none of this for a good few months.Garlic mushrooms and chilli prawns were good. Lobster ravioli was average and medium cooked fillet was overcooked and a bit disappointing. Time cooking at home helped realise have made better.Nice to get out again, though there'll be better places to spend money ahead.

Had a lovely lunch here on a Sunday , gorgeous food and perfect service. We would definitely recommend the steak ariete it was beautifully cooked and the sauce was divine

Not been back here for 8 years but don't know why, as the food and service were excellent even at 6pm on a Saturday night it was busy with a great vibe to the place.The food me and my wife had was delicious we ended up having 3 courses( unusual for us) as the ambiance was so relaxing and the wine a beautiful tasting good price one.. definitely will be back sooner...the staff were very friendly and the covid rules well applied ..

Ariete is one of the best places I’ve ever eaten !! The staff are so lovely and the food is gorgeous! when my food came out I was so pleasantly surprised by the presentation and the taste ! It was just amazing ! 10/10 on everything

Such lovely food! Amazing staff cocktails and drinks had lovely pasta and starter, do amazing desserts always go here when I want a nice Italian meal tried multiple dishes but the pollo ariete is great, lovely vibe and atmosphere. Will definitely continue to visit.

Thoroughly enjoyed my visit from start to finish. The restaurant has a lovely warm and welcoming environment with very pleasant staff. We were seated immediately and served by a very cheerful young lady who went above and beyond to ensure our night was the best it could be. Our food arrived promptly, everything was piping hot, super fresh and everything was delicious. Cocktails were superb. For a busy Saturday evening, I was high impressed by the impeccable service by all members of staff from the moment we walked in the door. I will definitely be returning very soon. Highly recommend.

Unreal food! Probably the best Italian restaurant we been to in UK!The quality was outstanding & we didn’t wait too long! Their Friday offer is so good too with discounted fizz. Staff were friendly too and very welcoming

We have been going to Ariete on a regular basis since being allowed out after lockdown, it’s our little treat to ourselves to escape the world for a bit!The staff are so lovely and you can see the extra efforts they have implemented to ensure their restaurant is covid safe. We have tried other local eateries but no where have we felt as safe and looked after as in Ariete. From being asked to leave our contract tracing details when we book, to having hand sanitizer to hand as you enter, from seeing all staff and chefs in face masks to the waitress thoroughly cleaning the card machine when paying - they have ticked all the right boxes.The food has great portions and tastes amazing each time, with a great range of cocktails and desserts - you’ll find no better.A big shout out to the main hostess (I’m sorry we don’t know her name) - she is always so welcoming and warm, with nothing being too much trouble.Please support this local restaurant, times are hard at the moment for everyone and none more than our local businesses - thank you again Ariete - we’ll see again next weekend!

We have been wanting to try Ariete for a while as the building looks lovely. We went tonight and were really disappointed.They implemented Covid rules which was good but then crammed as many tables in the room as possible which made all the measures they implemented completely pointless! If I stretched out my arm I would have been touching the lady at the table next to me. I would have been happy to pay more money and there have been less tables in the room, it’s quite irresponsible and would definitely not recommend people to go here during the pandemic. It’s the least safe I have felt in a restaurant and I have eaten at a few.The food was large portions but mediocre. I had bruschetta and my partner had garlic mushrooms, we both left a third of it as the portion was too big and it just needed a bit more going on, a bit more garlic or seasoning would have made it better. We both had steak potatoes and veg. The steak wasn’t well rested and the veg had pesto in it which was just weird.I was expecting big things from this place and have left disappointed. A few minor improvements would really have changed the score. Improve the food, smaller and tasty portions and sort out social distancing. We will try again once everything is more normal but wouldn’t advise going at the moment.

Never been disappointed with a meal or the service at Ariete. The wine is delicious too! The menu is varied and portions are generous.

As regular visitors here, I really felt the need to write this review to flag a couple of reviews below, whereby visitors have written ‘concerns’ regarding PPE etc post COVID-19. Firstly, I’m not in the industry but know wearing of visors and masks is NOT mandatory as per guidelines. Secondly, provision of social distancing can only be implemented where it’s physically and realistically possible. Lastly, if a visitor has concerns regarding safety measures (I.e. wearing of masks by the staff), they could have checked over the phone while booking if this was the case and decided not to attend after all. OR if customers have concerns, it isn’t the right time for you to be going for a meal in the first place!! The hospitality industry has taken a big hit during these times. They are trying to recover the best they can. The last thing they need is people writing reviews like these, damaging them even more!! Talk about self entitled. Well done people. You must be proud!! We will keep going to Ariete.1) To support a local business.2) Great staff3) We feel safe in there.Keep up the good work!

Lovely food and service. Can get quite noisy when full but this isn't an issue as it's such a relaxing atmosphere. Have visited many times for lunch and dinner services and each time has been enjoyable.

We were booked in for 19.35 finally got seated at 20.00 . No safety measures were in place apart from sanitiser at the door no staff wearing ppe no social distancing toilets did not appear to be being cleaned or regulated as they should be Every table was being used . Vastly overbooked sheer greed by the owners Now the positives food was excellent the wine was good puddings lovely but a bit pricey However wont be going back till pandemic is over and certainly never on Saturday evening Way too busy #staysafe

Booked a table however wasn't seated till 20 minutes after are arrival. No staff wearing ppe regarding coronavirus. We were seated in the enterance where staff were zooming past within centimetres, when asked to change table I was told there wasn't any tables spare. We left without eating.

We were looking forward to our first meal out post lockdown and Ariete didn’t disappoint. Food was delicious and the app worked really well with no delays on drinks. They looked really well organised and we really enjoyed our meal.

Very classy, very posh and well kept place. It is a luxury restaraunt and definately for special occasions. I have had some very nice food here for a Birthday party and it's a really good service level and atmosphere. My only complaint was that I got a swordfish steak and it was quite dry - definately needs some seasoning / a dressing. Wine is glorious here.

If your after fantastic food at a reasonable price with exceptional service Ariete is a must visit restaurant. Eduardo and his team also go the extra mile to make everyone feel welcome. Greta job guys!

We visited for my son's birthday and we had a great time. The atmosphere is relaxed, the service is excellent and the food is delicious. Catered for all of our tastes and offered delicious gluten-free options for one of our guests who has Coeliacs. Will definitely be visiting again soon.

1st time I've taken my new friend to this wonderful Italian restaurant. Lovely staff great food from extensive menu at reasonable prices. Tip! Avoid Friday and Saturdays when very busy it's noisy, big room poor acoustics, but great in the week.

We went for my mother-in-laws 65th birthday tonight and the service was incredibly slow (we waited for over an hour between our starters and mains) and nobody came over to explain why there was a wait, plus the food was bland when it did come. What a shame.

Good Mediterranean restaurant with a decent menu and wine choice. Helpful and friendly staff and a nice comfortable environment to relax in.

We have previously visited and enjoyed good food and classy atmosphere Again we were impressed with the service and lovely food

Very nice setting. Quick and pleasant service but disappointed with food. A large portion of turkey but extremely small portions of veg i.e. two very small roasties with a couple of slices of undercooked/raw carrot and rock solid slices of undercooked/raw parsnip. The 3 small brussel sprouts were cooked nicely though. I think maybe something went wrong with quality control in the kitchen at the time we ate which let down what would otherwise could have been a good value for money Christmas meal.

Visited tonight with a group of friends. 5 out of 7 ordered the Christmas set meal. 3 got sent back because they were cold. 10 minutes or so later a waitress came to ask what the table had ordered as the kitchen were up the wall and no one knew what had been sent back. Another 10 minutes went by with no replacement meals. 2 of the 3 cancelled as the rest of the party had virtually finished their meals. 1 of the three waited but the replacement meal was still cold.That was sent back. Complimentary coffee offered (1 ordered) as an apology by a waitress,then a charge appeared on the bill. When this was queried, the group was told by the manager that the set meal X 3 had already been deducted. Hello?!! 3 people didn't get to experience a set meal as the largest component of it was inedible! Far too many people for a very small kitchen to cope with was our impression and a manager who thought it advisable to argue the toss over £2.30. Actually he said the staff would pay? Not quite sure what was meant by that.Just in case you are in any doubt we won't be visiting your establishment again.

Lovely midweek dinner. Efficient and friendly service, especially from Sarah! Meals were very nice, a good selection of vegetarian dishes too. Look forward to our next meal at Ariete.

Family gathering of 6 people this afternoon was amazing at the Ariete. Staff were friendly and attentive and the food was of superb quality. Everything arrived in a timely manner and food was hot and tasty. The staff came over with a surprise birthday dessert for my wife which topped the afternoon off nicely. We can’t wait to return.

we was a party of 19 for the xmas menu our booking was at 7:15 it took us 3 and a half hours to get all our courses:3 of us was late getting our starter 1 of us was 20 mins later getting main and the same person never got her pudding at all as they ran out :we all never got coffee because coffee machine was broken. absolute joke i will never go back here ever

First visit and we’ll be sure to return. Booked easily online the night before with prompt reply from Sarah. It was the same charming lady who looked after us during our delicious meal. Fab food, a superb antipasto of lovely cured meats and other Italian delights followed by pasta for two of us and a fantastic chicken risotto for the other. Accompanied by a a great Chianti Classico, what more could you ask for on a miserable November afternoon?

My daughter took me here for a friday night treat, as she had passed it on the way to college and thought it looked nice, well we weren't disappointed, the food, staff and place was all lovely, you have got to try the specials they sound a bit strange (battered brocolli) but it works it was amazing! Thank you for a lovely night

My partner and I live very nearby Ariete and from the first time we visited 4 years ago the quality of the food and service has been exceptional. We are always warmly greeted whenever we come here.

Visited Friday, lady greeting us was very friendly, manager was also great. Young girl looking after us very professional. Food was superb, ordered off the specials menu but was really stuck for choice. Will definitely be back over Xmas with family and try to work my way through the extensive menu. Well done!!

I went for a birthday meal with my family a couple of sundays ago. It was a rather large party of about 10 people. We arrived around 3pm to a lovely reception from a young girl however after we were seated to our table, by what we believed to be the host/manager, she informed us of a long list of foods that were not available on the menu we rethought our choices and were ready to order only to wait 25+ minuets because she was sat towards the bar area drinking with 2 customers and taking no notice of the actual restaurant. After we ordered food it came out for it all to be wrong. We were given dishes we didn't order and the kids meals which we specifically asked for first (as the kids were getting restless) did not arrive. We confronted the "Manager" to be told "that is what you ordered" and we know it wasn't as we are regular customers and we know what the dishes are! After waiting a further 60 minuets for the food we were enjoying the company and she began clearing plates and glasses that were clearly not finished with. She also pulled the end table away which the kids were on (they were playing while this happened) we felt clearly not wanted so we left. After reviewing the bill later at home we realised we had been charged for 2 bottles of wine which we did not ask for because we had kids and were driving not to mention the additional 10% for service, which was abysmal, and would not have paid if we had of known about it. We were extremely disappointed as we usually visit on busy weekend evenings and recieve exceptional service from the younger staff and actual manager Edwardeo. We enjoyed the food as always but it was clear this woman was not up to manager standard through her disorganisation and carelessness towards customers. We have seen her before waiting by the door to seat people and believe that is all her job should entail as her managerial skills are terrible.