Arte Chef in Richmond upon Thames

A great real Italian cafe/restaurant, appealing menu, stand-out ingredients, generous portions, fair prices, great coffee, efficient service, a pearl. Refreshing, after avoiding the chains.

It was a very unpleasant experience from start to finish. I'd avoid the venue because the food was horrific..old and stale, greasy. The hygiene rating of 1 is suitable considering how they store food. Really awful staff greeting and repetitive questions not actively listening to customers.

The pizza never disappoints. Really really good food and a nice selection of very good wines. Staff appear friendly and welcoming too. Will continue to return! Thanks all

Excellent Italian food, good value, quick service and friendly staff. If lucky enough to be served by Ciro, ask him to sing Italian classics, adds real flavour to this little cafe/restaurant which we are so lucky to have in Barnes.

Had a lovely pizza here today with a friend we sat outside. Would definitely return , friendly staff and great pizza. Lots of people stopping off to have an ice cream too. We sat out the front but there is also a nice little courtyard out the back. Refreshingly uncomplicated and friendly.

We thought we'd found a new place to visit, for outings to the studio cinema nearby, and for bringing friends who've just moved to Barnes. But no, we won't back - and we're certainly not recommending it to anyone we know! It looked more osteria than trattoria, though prices suggested ristorante. Ah well, we were hungry and had an hour or two before the film. Black linguine with shrimp didn't look very special in the chiller cabinet, but it tasted really great. My husband had a very good lasagne; we shared a little salad. The owner/manager said the red wine was superb - and it was. Then we were treated to the rudest waitress we've ever encountered.............. We had to ask to pay at the till, where she barely looked up at us. £76. Yes, you read that correctly. I think I went into shock, handed over £80 and followed my husband out. Two minutes later, we looked again at the bill - £21 for the salad.............?! Back we went. She went from sullen to hostile, as her manager sorted it out, and handed us back £20. We thanked him - said "no problem." And out the door again. The glass-fronted restaurant gave us the perfect view of the waitress - glaring and glowering at me fixedly. I stood, surprised - she did not shift her grimace from me. I went back in - she came over - saying "What - AGAIN?!" - from sullen to hostile to aggressive................ I told the manager that he had been fine - but that no customer deserved that kind of treatment. She started growling at us: "Why are you talking to him? Talk to ME!" Er.......no thanks. Wow. We tried not to let it spoil our evening. I hope she doesn't get the chance to spoil anyone else's - so if you're booking, you might want to ask who's working that day. I'm perfectly sure the owners will know what you mean.

The best! Everything is absolutely amazing: food so good you don’t want it to finish, the manager is smiling and making sure everything is fine! What a gem!

we are regulars. ordered a delivery for 2. arrived cold. properly cold. fridge cold. rang the restaurant and the response was terse to the point of outright rude. blamed deliveroo. their problem not the restaurant. well it IS our problem as the food went in the bin and it IS also arte chefs’ problem as that is the delivery people they use. don’t use these rude people. we won’t be again.

Wonderful friendly service . We have been coming to Arte for ages and love the delicious pizzas that Ari makes. We definitely recommend Arte Chef for great food

We stumbled across this little place after watching the rugby - cold and hungry on a Saturday night everywhere we knew of in Barnes was fully booked. We saw a couple dining here and thought we would give it a go, by this point we were so hungry we couldn't have cared less. What a joyous surprise!!! Delicious starters of stoned baked garlic pizza bread, burrata, and calamari. The boys' pizza they both declared were delicious, the seafood paccheri was positively overflowing with seafood, and my lobster linguine was fabulous. Top this off with a very well priced and delicious Sangiovese and it was a pretty perfect end to the evening! My only minute criticism is that the formica tables don't exactly scream "restaurant" on a Saturday night - ideal during the day I am sure, but throwing a simple white table cloth over them at night would make all the difference, and I am sure would bring more trade to this great little local

I work down the road at Oka and for my break I wanted to try out the pizza everyone has been talking about. I ordered a margarita and they said it would take 5mins to make. I arrived on time and collected my pizza. I worked over to Oka and opened it maybe 2mins after arriving. It was stone cold and very hard to cut. I wasn’t happy about this and called to see if they’re was anything they could do they said “no sorry there is nothing we can do okay thanks bye”. I also paid £8.50 and it says £7.95 on the website. Il never be going back there are cheaper takeaways way better than this “fancy” place

Our fav pizza place in London. Simple, but great quality hand made pizzas - totally authentic. Staff are always friendly and great fun. The kids are totally at home here.

My husband and I have been going to Arte Chef for years and love it. They have the best pizza in the whole of London and the service is friendly and efficient. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Great cafe during the day and for an evening meal. Pizza oven On show and the pizzas are excellent. Other italian dishes freshly prepared and delicious. Friendly effiecient staff. Small patio area in the summer. Well worth a visit!

I’m vegetarian so Italian can get boring. However this place is amazing, the margarita and arrabiata, with rocket salad and merlot are superb. The owner/chef is charming. Can I give it a 6?!

My partner and myself dine here on Saturday after visiting the Olympic Studios. We enjoyed our freshly prepared meals, good service and a pleasant atmosphere. The food represented good value. We shall return.

Lovely place to have pizza. Our friends and family loved it and kept talking about it all the time! Thank you.

I have visited this Italian restaurant many times with my family over the past 6 months and we have all fallen in love!! Before Arte Chef there was nowhere to buy a decent pizza in this area - I have lived in Barnes for the past 29 years and Pizza Express and Ask are no where near as good as Arte Chef. It is a business set up by two Italian friends who both share a love of creating delicious dishes for all customers. Their menu choice is not huge but offers fabulous pizzas, great pasta dishes and excellent main courses too. The best thing about Arte Chef in my opinion is the fact that the food is all made freshy on site and that the service is fantastic. Davide, Luca and Martina have all been excellent hosts and really impressed my family on every visit. We will certainly be returning very soon and cannot wait to eat another delicious meal at Arte Chef!!

Arte Chef is at the Castlenau end of Barnes and by observation is increasingly attracting new and more customers. We started using it for early morning coffees and pastries.Seeing the food being prepared for lunch, we returned one lunch time and were delighted with the huge range of Italian food, prepared on site together with the Pizzas cooked in the restaurant oven Having now tried four to five different dishes I can recommend the menu. and the winesThe restaurant is light, airy has seating in the front and a delightful rear patio.The staff are just so mfriendly and helpful and assist us each time with our elderly, disabled family member. Her coffees are made to her special request without the need to ask.In the evening the tables are laid up for dinner with pleasant candles on the table giving an intimate Bistro feel.One extra 'topping on the pizza' is, like Gails in Barnes they do not allow dogs into the restaurant. Who doesn't like dogs but not under your feet, at the table and being dropped food bits.Well done Arte Chef

A small and really nice restaurant with one of the best pizzas my wife and I ever had. Highly recomendable

This cafe-restaurant in Barnes Church Street serves all day: pastries and coffee in the mornings; panini and pastas at lunch and a full dinner service in the evening. I’ve bought coffee there but never eaten until deciding to give it a try after visiting the Olympic cinema opposite. It was great. Friendly, knowledgeable service; a fair range of dishes and wines. We started with pizza bread topped with tomatoes cooked in their wood oven: crisp with a freshly- made sauce. My Scialatielli (thick spaghetti with courgettes, pancetta and pecorino in a creamy sauce) was delicious, the baby courgettes still with bite even though finely sliced. The wild boar ragu was rich with pieces of meat rather than mince. Excellent. The tiramisu for dessert was lovely, although perhaps a touch more liqueur needed. Overall, a delightful surprise and a return visit a must.

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This is a humble looking little cafe, nicely and simply decorated. The staff are always very welcoming and quick. We come here quite a lot before going to the Olympic cinema , but we tend to have the same thing because it’s so damn good!!!!!! We usually share the calamari starter, just delicious freshly cooked and just yummy. My husband has a pepperoni pizza, I have THE most delicious veal with white wine and mushroom sauce, creamy mash and green beans. Delicious, always deliver amazing food great prices go you won’t be disappointed

Saw an early evening film at the Olympic and made an unplanned visit to Arte Chef for a simple dinner after it finished.

I take it back - great service and great food. This place is a real asset to Barnes and I must have caught the chef on a bad day before.

Went to the cinema and decided to eat beforehand and had dinner here, pasta was excellent, as were the pizzas, will definitely return, service was quick and the person serving friendly, would recommend a visit

This place is fantastic for a quick lunch or coffee however perhaps is not the best location a dinner. The food is consistent and is served quickly.

Arte Chef es un poco café barrio sencillamente decorado, ideal para una comida informal, pero quizás un poco demasiado básico y le falta ambiente para cenar. Las pizzas son sorprendentemente bien, hechos a la orden en el horno de pizza, que creo que es gas en contraposición a leña (también hay un servicio de comida para llevar. ). También comimos ensaladas con mozzarella excelente generoso; los precios son razonables para la calidad y el tamaño de la porción de la comida. El único inconveniente es el servicio algo insulso, pero sin duda este no disuadir a una futura visita.

Los nietos, quien llevó pizza niños a precios para niños, una zona preciosa de un sello en la parte trasera, muy razonable y supera a cualquier de las cadenas de pizza a un precio más bajo

Sono stato in questo posto più di una volta in pochi giorni è veramente buono dai primi alla pizza ottimi...

Sirve buenas pizzas - masa realmente bueno y sabores. Bueno, pero que la pasta poco tubby chap que vestidos de chefs blancos - él es el dueño? Él es tan grosero, tan innecesariamente.

Estoy muy feliz de que este lugar tiene abierto en Barnes. La masa de pizza es increíble, fui 3 veces en una semana!

Came for the 2nd time for breakfast. Perfect coffee, served by Italians, (not as below review), great poached eggs, toast could be bigger and with butter maybe. Lovely quiet, bright cafe, ideal for a bit of work and doing the crossword. I'll be back. Non pretentious and easy for this part of the world.

I would like to point out that this restaurant is not run by Italians and has no Italian staff work here. It's was one of the worst service i have had in a restaurant. As you walk in you can tell something is not right.The food is well below average and services to match .Come here for sandwich or coffee but that's it .

A very good local Italian in Barnes. the food is of a good quality and the staff are nice and helpful. They also have a gluten free night. Well worth a visit.

A Friday evening, pre-cinema Italian dinner for 2 people: Restaurant was packed - buzzy atmosphere - must book at the weekend at least. Friendly service, good food and interesting wine list. We were fairly tight on time, but were served our two courses as ordered and were out within 60 minutes.

Lunchtime visit.Entered the place and even if not very busy we got nearly ignored. We decided to walk through and reach a nice and cosy back garden table.We sat down. It took unnecessarily around 15 minutes to get some menus and the table cleaned.Asked to the unsmiling waitress which were the pasta dishes of the day (as suggested by the menu to do) she unconvincingly listed what we had seen on display in large trays by the entrance (and she had to go back and check as she forgot one of the three while talking to us)... therefore it meant precooked. One particular pasta I was about to order was black spaghetti with prawns but when the waitress suggested to have it with pesto and parmesan as it should be eaten she got me out of business both for the reason she was implying the way she said that that I didn't understand about food had I ordered without pesto and parmesan and also as in my fairly reasonable experience and taste fish still doesn't go with cheese or at least prawns do not go with parmesan in my palate (even less with pecorino had they made the pesto properly).We ordered pizza and a 'saltimbocca' (stuffed pizza bread served with salad according to the menu) as they have a proper pizza oven (even if gas fired I think) in the middle of the place and they are from Naples.Drinks and food got delivered fairly quickly.Pizza was pretty good. Good dough, good ingredients and well cooked. 'Saltimbocca' was good but salad was very little and unappealing on the plate, just a little more than decoration.How good is the pizza? Well I wouldn't say it's the best pizza in London as to me it is comparable to Franco Manca where the dough is slightly better and Rossopomodoro where the tomato taste is unbeatable (both I consider very good pizza places even if are chains) and price wise this place sits in the middle... But for location in Barnes and one or two miles around it is the best pizza you can get, correctly priced.We finished the food and got completely ignored by our waitress who walked past us several times for many minutes even when they eventually came withdraw the empty plates did not asked if we wanted dessert (which we would have had) or coffee ... While waiting for ever I also noticed few things around.-A close table with 2 Italians (Neapolitans to be precise) even if not in the menu managed to have a tomato spaghetti dish freshly cooked just asking for it- the second woman serving other tables was more smiling and also apologised if anyone had to wait a little longer as the place got busy- in one of the walking ignoring us our waitress noticed a dog at a close table and she returned with some food that was fed directly from her hands to the dog's mouth after petting and giving large strokes to the dog face and shoulders (in my opinion even if she got back and washed her hands this was totally inappropriate to see at a restaurant)- there are at least 2 rusty nails coming out from the side wall of the back garden where we were sitting in a little dangerous position if you sit close- the chef/owner came out and looked and sounded friendly honest and skilled while talking.- a nearby table ordered also a 'saltimbocca' which came with a proper large and nuce salad with it showing inconsistency at least in what you get - as a I heard another table ordering a coffee by shouting to the waitress (instead of being asked) I did the same and asked for the bill and it worked.So overall I would have given 3.5 but you can only give 3 or 4 so, mainly based on food (pizza) quality I decided for a 4. Service has got large room for improvement and in my view they would be able to deliver a much greater experience adding fresh-cooked pastas in the menu even at lunchtime.I am not sure how the place works in the evening. I am going back to try it again as it is not easy to get a final opinion. I can see a lot of potential in there currently not able to be fully released when not obscured by the service.Unfortunately (or deliberately?) the place is made to look like a sandwich / coffee shop instead of emphasising on the very good pizza you can get and I am pretty sure main courses too. Need to go back again.

For a freshly made pizza on site in a wood oven, Park outside after 6.30 for free meters finish then, All the tables laid out with a nice lime green servette holding the knives and forks, You can sit either inside or outside, Very relaxed atmosphere very helpfull staff,after a nice meal who should be walking down the street with his family Heston Blumenthal,

We sat down and after being completely ignored for 20 minutes we went and asked could we order a drink ? The waiter duly came and took our order for food and drink and 20 minutes later we were still waiting for our drink - the food didn't appear either ! The restaurant was only about half full ( we counted 14 other diners ) and all the 9 people outside had been served and were on coffee and a couple only had a pudding . The waiter / manager cleared tables and tidied up various oil, salt and pepper mills but still didn't bring us our order The girl standing behind the counter didn't move at all ! No idea what she was doing . Anyway after 45 minutes we were hungry and thirsty and left . They waiter / manager asked us why we were leaving and when we told him we still hadn't had our drinks or food he shrugged his shoulders and said he was busy . Not a word of of apology either . We won't be returning until there is a change of staff and make no mistake , the pizza here is good but it's very expensive for what it is . Next time we"ll catch the bus and go that bit further to San Remo in North Barnes - such a shame about the staff here !

I popped for just a takeaway coffee and hot chocolate and was made to wait almost 15 minutes which was a joke as the restaurant wasn't even that busy! I contemplated not making the purchase but was with my family and we wanted a drink and there didn't seem like other places were open in the area. To the owners of the restaurant - this is not an upscale Italian - it's a local Italian and probably the food isn't even that great. So treat customers with some respect and maybe they'd return. I would avoid at all costs especially the funny looking guy serving on the tills! Customer Service is not his forte!

Love this place! Friendly staff and tasty pizza! My favourite pizza - Arte chef pizza with whole mozzarella on the top with Trebbiano D 'abbruzzo wine! Delicious! Highly recommended for casual meal!

Ammetto di non essere mai stato a Napoli, ma per ora non penso di aver mai mangiato una pizza più buona di questa in tutta la mia vita! Pazzesco che sia a Londra! L'accoglienza di Aristotele è unica e, ripeto, la pizza è fantastica! Super consigliato!

Definitely one of the best pizza doughs I've ever had (and the rest was good too). Coffee was great, location is nice, and overall it's quite a stylish, relaxed cafe. Would definitely come back again.

I love Pizza. Real Pizza, not Pizza-Hut junk food. And Arte Chef offers - without question - one of the best options in SW London. A proper Pizza oven and knowledgeable chef ensures this, and they are open to preparing special requests given they have the ingredients. The venue is small and operation costs undoubtedly high, which explains the Pizzas are not the cheapest. On the other hand quality is there. They operate for the most part as a cafeteria/ casual dining space in the day and have a nice outside patio very family and/or dog friendly. It is a shame in the evening they dont improve ambiance, step-up the a la carte options and work on their wine list (currently just standard no frills), as there is promise. Still, for any pizza lover, it is a must try as a safe bet. (They also make one of the best espresso in the area)

The pizza here is the business since the owners installed a genuine pizza oven which produces hot, fresh and delicious pizzas - not the cheapest in Barnes, but definitely the best and arguably better than Franco Manca. I also enjoy the soups and fresh salads and there is a nice variety of pasta dishes and panini on offer along with some Italian traditional sweets and biscuits that complement great coffee. Ideal for a quick lunch or coffee with friends and the decked garden is a real sun trap and lovely in summer. They offer a special evening menu and stay open late on certain days, which I haven't tried yet, but given the reliable standard of cooking during the day, I am looking forward to trying it out.

A local favourite haunt you cannot go wrong at Arte Chef. The pizza comes straight out of the pizza oven to your plate and it is absolutely delicious. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere warm. Great hot chocolate and coffee (if you have your dog with you they also give you a few treats for them) couldn't ask for anymore really.

Lovely people, amazing bread and pizza made in the oven, good pasta and starters. Reasonable, especially for Barnes

The best pizza in london! Good price! The pasta is just amazing! If you want to try the italian taste,Arte Chef is the best way to do it! Very satisfied!

Maria's scrambled eggs on toasted panini are the best, made with TLC. The best way to kick start the day in this lovely local Italian cafe.

Came here two days ago to see if the pizza is really good as everybody seems to say. ...oh well is not just good is great! The pizza was just like naples fresh mozzarella and tomato just enough absolutely perfect I cannot stop to praise them! I will come back for sure!

The pizza here is amazing - very thin doughy base, fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella. I have taken so many friends to Arte Chef and they all love it. The salads at lunchtime are also very good as are the other main courses at dinner. Highly highly recommend. Very good value for money too. Informal and relaxed atmosphere which we like but if you're after white tablecloths this isn't the place for you. Lovely little garden/terrace out the back which is perfect for lunch on a sunny day.

We visited as a family. My husband had a squid dish. The squid was not fresh. My son and I had a penne dish which again the pasta was not fresh. My daughters pizza was fine. We used to go here quite a bit in the past because of the fresh pasta but now I see no reason to return.

Cold plates, cold food, its not rocket science, cold pasta is like rubber. It was a shame as the taste of the food was pretty good.

I just love this place, i have been coming here since it opened and just love the friendly atmosphere and good home made Italian food.Ari the head chef and joint owner will go out of his way to try and acommodate any requests that may not be on the menu that day, try asking for the Bruscheta or pesto pasta which are simply great dishes.

Fantastic pizza, friendly staff, simple surroundings. So much better than Pizza Express or the other chain options. Children's pizzas for £5 and reasonable prices for adults. The calzone was also amazing. A wonderful and handy place to go in barnes, especially before or after the Olympic Cinema. Right next to the fabulous Barnes Bookshop.

ArteChef participated in hosting our annual day-long Charity Bridge Drive. Ari and Livio were helpful, communicative and highly competent, and offered us a good value lunch menu. The friendly and professional staff helped to to arrange the layout of tables to make sure that lunch was served to up to four tables of people according to our timetable. Our players were impressed by the tasty food and on-time friendly service.Well done!

Arri one of the owners cooks the best Neapolitan food after my mother! The pasta is varied and the sauces are delicious and the pizza's are straight from Naples. The staff are friendly and efficient, wine is reasonably priced, we enjoyed a very nice Montepulciano. Best of all for me though was the great gluten free options and if you're looking for a gluten free Panetonne at Xmas ArteChef is the place to get it. Fantastic food, great service and reasonable prices, just wish it was within walking distance but you can't have everything.

Lovely venue for a spot of lunch. Outdoor courtyard dining area which was beautiful given the pleasant weather. Freshly cooked pizzas. Delicious pasta. A real treat. Clean restaurant and friendly staff. Very good.

From the outside, Arte Chef looks like a simple, friendly independent coffee shop. However it is much more than that. The pasta are superb and 2 or 3 new pasta are presented every day, the sandwiches (saltimbocca with home made bread cooked in a fired pizza oven) are excellent and the pizzas are simply the best I have had in 25 years in London. The melanzane alla parmigiana are delicious too.All this for between £7 and £10 for lunch. The service is friendly, casual, never stuffy and efficient even at busiest times. I would also recommend for dinner with a wider menu and a really good selection of Italian wines.

Found this little place by accident. Lured in by the 'proper' pizza oven and pretty interior. Starters and main courses amazing for all 3 of us. Staff friendly and quick service. Quite casual, nobody particularly dressed up, and surroundings probably not special enough for a really big celebration - even though the food is! Agree with the comment about the chairs - they look a bit uncomfortable, and would not want to sit on them for a long evening. A real find though with very reasonable prices.

Delicious pasta selection that is always different every time I go! They have freshly made pizzas cooked in a traditional fire pit! The atmosphere here is very uplifting, with a bright interior! A must go if you are in Barnes!

This is an excellent local deli/restaurant. Pizzas and aubergine parmigiana are outstanding. Staff pleasant and hardworking. Wish the dining chairs were more comfortable.

The restaurant is very beautiful, nice and pretty. The pizza, pasta and sword fish were very very very lovely and delicious. The staff were so nice...and Ari is the best.....good good....

Arte Chef is ideally located right in the heart of Barnes. Perfect for a coffee or quick lunch. Pizzas are excellent value, cooked to order very quickly. Wine a reasonable price too. Clean premises, friendly and efficient staff.

I work very near here and am thrilled that this restaurant has opened - the food is delicious. They have achieved that wonderful thing with Italian food where the simplicity of it and the use of good ingredients are all you need. The pasta and pizza are a joy and they do the best hot chocolate in Barnes - the staff are lovely - all in all it couldn't be better.

Went to this place by accident as my intent was a Thai place right beside it. It was great and delicious. Nice place in Barnes high street with lots of families and couples. The food was great and the wine choice was nice. Definitely coming back.

This newly opened cafe/restaurant in Barnes seems to be doing a roaring trade and I'm not surprised. It's a nice space with a conservatory at the back and the food is so yummy! I've been for lunch a couple of times and the food is delicious and fresh; gorgeous pasta and the salad with an aubergine mozzarella melt was heaven. In the evenings it's looked so pretty when I've past and I'm looking for an excuse to go for dinner soon! We're so lucky to have this locally.

This is a wonderful family run Italian restaurant . The real Napolitano pizza is simply delicious .The pasta dishes are delicious , fresh and made with great care and love . The service is impeccable especially from Maria she is a gem . This charming Italian cafe deserve a visit .Michel , Selina , Pepsi and Luigi

I only ate a sandwich, so can't speak for the main dishes, but I was very disappointed. I ordered a Bresaola ciabatta, which arrived with a (very) little salad. The sandwich was bland, so I asked for salt. When I opened up the sandwich, there was one small piece of artichoke sitting on top of a little tomato and 2 pieces of Bresaola. Very sad. However, the salt did help. The salad had nothing on it, so I asked for some salad dressing. Staff couldn't have been more helpful, but why did I even need to ask for those things? The sandwich shouldn't have been tasteless, but why wasn't there salt on the table? Why didn't the salad have a dressing on it, or at least there should have been a bottle on the table. For £6.50 I expected more. With so many other cafes in Barnes - notably Gail's - Arte Chef needs to up its game. As a last point, a loyalty card for the coffee would have been a nice touch. Again, with so many other cafes offering such a scheme, what's my incentive to return?

we had the best king prawns (they were huge) and the best margherita outside naples ,modern relaxed look well worth a visit

Well to start, a correction. This very good cafe is not in ALTON Barnes Wiltshire as the current address has it. It is in Barnes, South London.Having got that out of the way it is a very good place for both home made pasta and pukkha oven fired pizzas. My wife's tortellini carbonara was delicious. As was my Crudo Pizza.With a glass of wine each and two coffees the bill came to a very reasonable £ 28.Service was warm and friendly. The interior is relaxed and easy on the eye.Strongly recommended.

This is the first independent pizzeria in Barnes and has it's work cut out if it wants to do well with the locals here. At the time of writing it has been open less than a week.The place is bright, airy and perfect for a sumer setting but it remains to be seen how this will cross over when the cooler winter nights draw in and we want somewhere a bit cosier.The pizza was typically southern with a nice dough but it was soft and under cooked. Attention needs to be paid to the quantity of the toppings - i.e. more needed and spread out nicely. The calzone was flat and far too doughy. It needs to ooze your desired fillings. Sadly it was just like a thin pizza folded over. With a calzone you expect that bit extra with the fillings and I hope they look at this.If these two aspects are addressed by the chef then this place is on to being a winner and will give the local High St chains Pizza Express and Strada a run for their money. Finally, the coffee needs to be smaller and more Italian in size. My double espresso looked like a cup of regular coffee whilst the lady on the next table sent her overly milky cappuccino back stating there was no coffee taste and it was simply too big. We know in Italy the cups are small and the coffee rich. Transpose that here and again you will do very well.I put these little things down to teething and looking forward to reviewing Arte Chef again soon.More from me on Twitter @busy_dan