Fabios Italian Restaurant gin & cocktail bar in County Durham

My son and his friends (aged 14) went to Fabio’s on Tuesday for a special treat. As they are teenagers and don’t have much money, they made sure that they arrived for ‘Happy Hour’. However, when they proceeded to order, they were told that they were 1 minute late for Happy Hour and had to pay full price!!!! Taking advantage of teenagers is not a good look! They will not be returning and neither will I. There are lots of alternative restaurants in Chester le street that value young people and their custom. Very poor behavior from Fabio’s.

when for Sunday lunch food was amazing waiter NASA was so polite will recommend this place to all my friends and family well done

Wow what a find we were recommended but unsure however had the greatest time with excellent food. Well cooked and presented with massive portions staff friendly and cocktails galore

Not so fabio, more poorio! Overpriced, low quality food. I ordered Lasagne, still cannot find any minced pork and beef? What I got was a dish of Lasagne sheets. Table of 8, not one decent meal between us. If you want decent food try Hollathans and for Italian try Deanos. Don't waste your money here.

…,Mothers Day Sunday lunch, although booked back in January still stood at the entrance ignored for about 5 minutes after we arrived before we had to approach a staff member, we still waited at least another 10 minutes after that until we were eventually seated. We’ve been here a few times and yes the food is good and the staff usually friendly and attentive all I can say is that on occasion days like today standards slip quite a bit. They clearly over book for the amount of covers they can manage, it was chaotic. The entrance way was constantly packed with people waiting to be seated. We would return but not on an occasion day, and ditch the too loud karaoke singer, it’s not enjoyable having to shout at each other over the top, does nothing for the atmos!

First time for Sunday lunch and wow it was amazing lots of meat which was melt in the mouth delicious great size too definitely great value for price would definitely recommend best I’ve had in years while dinning out for Sunday lunch 👏🏻😊

Just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and your staff. We were there on Saturday afternoon for a bottomless brunch for our Mams 70th birthday and you went above and beyond for her/us. The food and service was amazing. She loved every second of it. We are lucky to have this place on our doorstep.Highly recommend trying it here if you haven’t already.

I pre ordered 16 Christmas Lunches (takeaway) for a party I organised for the pensioners in our street. We only gave Fabio's a week notice. The meals arrived today and were absolutely outstanding. Every single guest commented on how tasty and how big the meal was. It contained everything you expect on a Christmas lunch including all the trimmings. We could not have received that meal from anywhere else. Stunning service, we will be visiting the restaurant soon. AMAZING.

Recently went to Fabio’s for our work Christmas lunch. There was over 30 of us with majority having 3 courses. Staff went above and beyond, all food was served hot with no error on orders etc. Everything was delicious! They also provided us with a private space for our team meeting too! Every staff member thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. We’re hoping they’ll have us back next year. 10/10 would recommend.

amazing night celebrating a friends birthday. 11 of us in total. amazing food, excellent cocktails and great staff. we were well looked after and the live music was a great addition.

We attended here at the weekend as two couples with our young children. we were all extremely impressed. The food was so fresh and generous portion sizes and every item from starters to mains were delicious. I contacted ahead of time and asked whether our small dog would be able to attend and they found us a quiet table in the corner where she could sit. The food and drinks were value for money and we will definitely return!

Visited this restaurant about a year ago with my youngest daughter for lunch on a Saturday and we were both very happy Was in the area again on a Sunday and decided to visit again along with my eldest daughter and my wife 3 of us had Sunday roast which was really good my youngest daughter had the spaghetti Bol and loved it Restaurant was very busy and staff all ran off their feet but still very friendly service and very quick. Waiter shot changed us at the end I’m sure this was a genuine mistake and returned with more than we were owed but would not let us pay the full amount and was very apologetic. Will defiantly return next time we are in the area

Ordered childs beef Sunday dinner (can't eat an adult one) Roadt beef just fell apart was delicious, varies vegetables and mash & roast potato and gravy. There was 5 slices or beef. Everything was very tasty. Wether it be take away or eat in im never disappointed at Fabios.

I was looking for a restaurant on my way to the cricket ground and, after reading some reviews, I chose Fabios. What a mistake! After being ignored for 5 minutes while standing at the podium I was finally shown to a table by a very grumpy waiter. Not a good start however I soon noticed that all the waiters had the same demeanor. Very poor! I ordered lasagne which was served within minutes without a smile. I can only describe it as inedible. It was absolutely dreadful. It had obviously been heated in a microwave. It was a mound of pasta (I'm still looking for some meat!) drenched in red sauce (allegedly tomato) and smothered in cheese no doubt added to try and give the dish some flavour. It looked as bad as it tasted. Without doubt this was one of the worst dishes I have ever experienced and can only recommend that you avoid Fabios at all cost. Disgraceful.

Very nice food, shame about the surly older male waiter. Not sure he is in the right job, would not go back because of his attitude.

Fabio's was recommended to us by a friend that lives in the area. The food was average, no better than any other Italian restaurant. On checking our bill we noticed we had been overcharged on two items. We brought this to the waiters attention who took the bill away and amended it. He did not seem to be very bothered about this. On returning to our hotel I checked other Tripadvisor reviews. This seems this happens quite often. If you decide to eat in Fabios then please check your bill before paying. Would not return to Fabios for this reason. Read the other reviews before going too.

I have been here before and really enjoy it. The food is outstanding. My husband had potato skins for starter and I had the black pudding. He had Alfredo pasta for main and I had the Cajun chicken. It was outstanding as it was before. The service was quick and the food nice and hot. The only reason I did not give a 5 is because I actually fainted in the restaurant as I was really hot. Not one member of staff came to help my husband. It was another customer who helped him pick me up and got me a chair. The only member of staff next to us was standing waiting for payment. I’m sorry but if a customer has an accident I would have thought they would be your first priority. I was not drunk, i had one alcoholic drink and a Diet Coke. Once outside I was fine as I cooled down and we went elsewhere. The whole of my right side is covered in bruises from the step. Come on Fabios get your priorities right.

First time here even though we live in Chester Le Street ,just crazy ,it’s on the list now for sure ,such a good atmosphere on arrival ,the staff are brilliant,the service is spot on ,the food is so good ,and to top it off ,very happy with the bill ,we will be back

Excellent fast friendly service Beautiful food and really good portions Value for money Highly recommended

Food out of this world, service amazing, value for money fantastic.. drinks had lots of alcohol in not pre mixed.. will definitely be coming back again.. thank you for a lovely experience xxxxx

Really lovely place, staff were friendly and the food was very nice but the beer was a little flat. I had the calzone and couldn’t finish it all because it was so big! Highly recommend

A group of 4 of us went to Fabios yesterday for mine and my friends birthday, we had bottomless brunch. It was amazing, the food was lovely. We were given a large platter to share, which has a lot of different things on and there...

We came on Saturday as a group of 10 for the bottomless cocktail brunch and we were extremely disappointed by the service as a whole! Waited 20 minutes for the first drink from arriving, baring in mind they only had 2 other tables occupied! we...

Bottomless brunch. Not as good as other ones at other restaurants I have been. One plate for 3 people with hardly any food on it see photo. At least at other places we got a dish off the menu. I would rather of paid for...

Well what can I say fantastic food and fantastic drinks the young lad ollie made our night had smile on his face and had good crack about the football even though he supports Sunderland 😂😂😂

Called here for Sunday lunch with friends and family, what a lovely meal, however my only criticism would be the delivery driver who was using the toilet when I was in there but left without washing his hands!!!

Very good service and food. Busy areas but also quiet seating too. Lighting was a bit bright but just my opinion, the music was really enjoyable. Good restaurant all round

Booked in for 3.30 but had to wait for a table was placed near the door so it was cold every time it opened Meal was nice and meat on Sunday lunch was really tender, veg was nice and fresh apart from cauliflower which seemed...

Had meal with friend food amazing service amazing staff friendly lovely atmosphere well done will be back

The quality of the food as drop drastically small portions, greasy chips and nearly £6 for a pint of Stella doesn’t worth anymore to visit this place

Very poor, garlic mushrooms floated in a garlic 'watery' type sauce and i am yet to find my bolognaise within my spaghetti bolognaise.

Popped in whilst visiting the area. As it was before 6pm we chose from the special menu. Starter and a main meal I think my Wife's meals came to £11.95 and mine £13. We both had garlic mushrooms, my Wife had lasagna and I had...

We have been here a few times recently and everytime the food has been perfect. We have had steak, pasta, pizzas, burgers, parmo etc and all beautiful 👍. Really nice place to sit and eat, great staff, all really friendly and great with kids. Highly...

Disappointed in our first visit to Fabios for my Dad's birthday, as we'd been recommended this place by multiple friends. Firstly, it doesn't look that different to how I remember it as a nightclub inside ! They barely seem to have done anything with the...

Watch the bill…..took nephews for tea asked if pizza was on happy hour on its own .. answered yes! Charged full price for pizzas and told for £1 more I could have had two courses… didn’t want that with 3 kids… feel ripped off!!!!!!! Food...

We booked a table for an early evening meal prior to the Michael Buble concert. We weren’t seated for 45 mins after our booking time due to the huge number of customers and another half an hour before we received our first course. This gave...

Unfortunately, I am not only writing a negative review I am also warning others who visit Fabio’s in Chester-Le-Street to check their bills carefully before exchanging money with Fabio’s. I have been caught out twice in two visits. The first time I ordered a takeaway...

We were on a break and not sure where to eat? Fabio's was a by chance choice and definitely the right one. We were immediately greeted by smiling friendly members of their team. The atmosphere, music & set up was great. Food & drinks were...

We go here for the afternoon deal menu, for family occasions, for friends birthdays, cocktails a random Tuesday 😃 If you're in the area, especially cricket and/or gigs at the Durham County Cricket Ground (Emerates Riverside) you NEED to here!

Lisa and Gavin went here for the first time tonight the food is delicious the cocktails are amazing the service is absolutely outstanding. We will definitely return soon. Yilmaz our friendly waiter was so attentive. Definitely would recommend

Lovely lunch today. Such a nice restaurant with really delicious food and extremely friendly welcoming service. Although we were there as a couple it also seems very family friendly too and we are looking forward to taking our grandchildren there on their next visit to...

First time for a Sunday lunch, the beef was recommended by Our waitress friend and it was lush. We usually eat here on a Saturday lunch time, but was glad we tried the Sunday. The staff in here are fantastic and the service was very...

I attended this restaurant with a group of friends and found that it had not improved since we were here approx 3/4 years ago.The service wasl very slow and the quality of food onky average when compared to other Italians with the pizzas in particular...

My family and I went to this restaurant for a meal at lunch. The staff were very friendly and the service was good. The meals were really tasty, I really enjoyed the pizza and the portion was a good size. Excellent value for money.

Far too loud with average food! We came as a table of 10 for our fathers 73rd birthday, we couldn’t hear ourselves think. Whilst I appreciate that it was a Friday night and it was busy, conversations were near impossible even with those in the...

The most friendly, caring,warming atmosphere from your first visit onwards. Food is delicious. Lasagna to die for!🙂 Sunday lunch better than mamma could make. If you want a slice of pure heaven you have to visit ❤️ Simply the best restaurant in town!

Fabulous lunch on a Friday. Me and 3 friends went and each had a starter and main for 10.95. Plenty of food which was all lovely, fantastic value. Service by Yilmaz who was pleasant and courteous all afternoon.

Absolutely love the place. Fabio is a perfectionist and his staff work extremely hard to make sure that your experience of Fabios is the best it can be, nothing is too much trouble. We have eaten here many times but our most recent visit 23...

Fabulous Italian restaurant. The food was outstanding, the staff were all lovely. The menu is extensive and very reasonably priced. Slight issue with our cocktails which we returned. The manager came back with fresh ones and apologised profusely, agreeing the first ones were not good. We weren't charged for them either. Shame we live over 200 miles away, wish this restaurant was local to us!

Love this restaurant and looking forward to having lunch there again once restrictions have been lifted - can’t wait. Excellent food at reasonable prices, with very friendly staff.

For the last few years we have celebrated my boxing day birthday here with 20 of my children/grandchildren and each and everyone loved it. This year of course that was not possible so our son and his partner kindly invited us to there's for the evening and we ordered Fabio takeaway, it arrived on time, hot and as delicious as ever. Cant wait for lockdown to finish so yet again we can take all our family and enjoy the personal friendly service we always get. Thank you FABIOS for making my birthday so special. We have no hesitation in recommending this lovely restaurant /takeaway you will find Fabios fantastic

Really enjoy Fabios as a restaurant. The Take away was fantastic. Piping hot, fresh & a proper treat 👍🏻 Thank you

Lovely lunchtime food. Been here a few times and this time is certainly the best. The soup which was part of their £10 special lunchtime deal was creamy, thick and delicious, I opted for the Caesar salad which I couldn’t finish so I took it away. Covid guidelines all met, track/trace and temperature taken. My son had potato skins and a chicken meal with a bechamel sauce. Service great.

Felt really covid secure. This is only the third meal out for us covid-anxious peeps since the pandemic began. We felt really safe, with the sanitizer at the door, enforcement of masks, temperature checks, insisting we scan in on NHS app, staff masks/visors and well distanced tables. It also happened to be the best pizza I’ve eaten outside of Italy. Lovely soft doughy base and the topping was lush. The mushroom starter was also excellent. The staff were consistently friendly and polite too. Can fault this place

Have been a few times in the past where I'd felt the food wasn't 100% and staff not very attentive. Last night they really upped their game.... good Covid19 application including temperature check on arrival and very welcoming and attentive staff. Food was absolutely delicious and cocktails at 2 for £12 were fabulous. We were in quite late and no one hurried us out.

An amazing very safe service.. Where all covid measures politelt met.. All staff frie fly.. Exceptional service and very good standard of cleanliness. The food.. Good choice on menu but we had the beef as lamb sold out. Great selection of vegetables and well presented with huge soft fresh yorkied. And ample beef... Gravy so tasty.. Wine was house that I had but it was good enough for lunch... Definitely will go back.. .

Wow what can I say, fantastic Sunday lunch choice of beef, chicken and Lamb all meats are fabulous just melt in your mouth. Was wonderful to be made to feel special after winning Sunday Roast for 4. Would highly recommend to anyone and no need to worry about social distancing. Fantastic service and wonderful food will definitely be back.

Arrived at peak time without a reserved table. Half expected to be turned away as the restaurant was busy.Waiter guided us swiftly to the waiting area where we received drinks promptly. 10 minutes later we were seated and food order was taken, food was to an exceptional standard as always, meal was finished with a complementary drink on the house to appologise for how busy it was & having to wait for a table. I my experience a busy restaurant shows the quality of food and drink on offer. 10/10 for politeness, food quality & overall experience.

This restaurant offers a good happy hour menu over most week days, however during our visit tables were pre-set , with pepper pots on the table which goes against Covid guidelines.

Booked a table for 3, 3 weeks ago for 2 of our birthdays only to arrive after travelling 11 miles to find the restaurant SHUT. We have dined here several times and when we arrived here, the owners were outside with workmen who were inside denying all knowledge of our call. Waste of time and money. Thanks and happy birthday to us!!

Best Italian in Chester le street. The service is always amazing and the food is delicious. The cocktails are always lovely too. We come here regularly. Highly recommend.

First trip to a restaurant after lockdown had to go local. Fancied a Sunday roast and was not disappointed. Highly recommend the trio of meats, absolutely delicious. Shout out to the staff, always a warm friendly welcome quickly followed by a nice cold drink. Spot on every time

With Boris telling us all that we could at last go out for a meal we booked a table at our favourite local italian restaurant Fabio's five days after they were allowed to reopen.They have moved the tables upstairs to socially distance them (and I think they are using part of the downstairs restaurant as a bigger kitchen).The function room upstairs isn't quite as pretty as the restaurant, but the service and great food more than make up for that. We had the sharing platter to start (huge and delicious!) and pizzas and pasta mains. All superb, as good as we remembered pre-lockdown. We has a great night and it was a pleasure to support a great local restaurant that shut down to help keep us all safe. Go spend money here, this place is fab and deserves to rise again!

Best Takeaway Sunday lunch and great service.We went last week and as I write this review, I have re-ordered. The service from the staff, from taking my order until picking it up was faultless. They offer a selective side menu to their Sunday roast choices. I ordered 3 beef dinners, pizza, potato skins and chips. I was amazed to see they all came in a suitable plastic containers which are handy to keep after. The food was piping hot and fresh. There was plenty of veg and meat on the Sunday dinners and the portions are ample. They also offer a delivery service for a £2 charge. Would recommend trying here one Sunday lunch.

Best takeaway for miles! Delicious starter, even better main. Compliments to the chef and delivery driver for being so quick. Highly recommended 👍

Got a takeaway delivered last night from fabios. My wife and I got the calzone fabio and a tagliatelle carbonara to share. I cannot wax lyrical enough about the food. Superb restaurant quality. Fresh, soft dough. Lovely container or marinara sauce for dipping and scandalously sinful creamy carbonara. Everyone needs a fabios in their life right not

Service was very quick. Waiters were very friendly and the food was amazing. Will definitely be back.

Visited this restaurant on 29th February which may be the reason it was jam packed!!As we hadn't been before we didn't know if it was always that busy on a Saturday. We were a little early for our booking but were seated right on time.Once we had ordered, our food arrived in an acceptable time and it was presented well and was hot.The food was fabulous and all the staff were friendly and attentive.We would definitely visit again.

Excellent visit at the weekend to Fabios! Booked a table last minuet on a Friday, no problems. Upon arrival we were shown to the bar. Good, quick service and drinks reasonably priced. Shortly after we were seated an orders taken promptly. Gluten free options are not a problem with pasta dishes and pizza dishes available. Gluten free garlic pizza was delish! Main courses were quick, fresh and enjoyed by all! I can recommend the chicken dish with peppercorn source with a salad garnish side. Many pasta dishes were also enjoyed! Service was friendly and quick!The prices were good value for money and portion sizes good! Everyone left happy and I would 100% recommend to anyone in that area and I hope to return in the future!Thank you for a lovely evening!

I visited Fabios last night for the first time. Food was delicious. Prices very reasonable both for food and drink. They had entertainment in the form of a young lad singing and he was fairly good making for a good atmosphere.(we even had a conga later in the night) Waiters were very attentive even though it was packed out.The only down side is we were a party of 16 and had pre ordered food a week previously but one of the main courses did not arrive until half way through the rest of us eating ours. An apology was given by the waiter and it did not spoil the night. We enjoyed a lovely family get together and will definitely be going backWell done all the staff you coped well on a very busy night

Went to a surprise party here in a large party Food was excellent good value for money and the service was very good

I was at this restaurant on a friday night recently in a group of four men.We had a booking at 8pm and arrived on time but had to stand at the door for 20 mins as there were no tables available - no apologies and we couldnt get to the bar as people were standing along the bar.We got seated and after about 10 mins we got the menu s and ordered a round of drinks.We ordered our food after another 15 mins. Starters came after another 20 mins and were ok (skins and pasta).We then had another wait of 25 mins for the main courses which were ok but the pasta had too much sauce in it.We had to ask for the bill as the waiters seemed more interested in a party of young women on the table behind us.The service seems to get slower and slower - we were there for over two hours for a two course meal and two rounds of drinks - and this is the fifth time ive been here with different company.The restaurant is busy but the service is so slow particularly if any big tables are in.We will not be returning - sorry.

The olives with bread & oil and the garlic mushrooms were lovely starters for lunch. The pizzas which followed (1 mushroom & 1 chicken Kiev) were both excellent; fresh, thin crust and generous size with tasty toppings. Add in 2 pints of Amstel & a pint diet cola and bill under £30 was great value. Friendly, efficient service. Clean facilities.

Excellent value for money , very clean restaurant with friendly staff , lovely food , massive garlic bread starter which I suggest you share otherwise you may not have room for your main course

From beginning to end it was lovely 🥂🍹🍾 couldn't manage desert but next time.... xx nice to see the boss had a night off 😓

Food and service here was amazing. The staff were attentive and the food stayed thoroughly hot. Cocktails was delicious and fairly priced. 100% would recommend and go again.

The owner is an astute business man and deserves a big high-five. With this management in charge this restaurant will undoubtedly go from strength to strength in a very competitive (some might argue saturated) local restaurant market. As a theatre company looking for a 40 person venue late at night - not a problem to Fabio's. They accommodated us after hours (after our show finished) with a fully stocked bar and staff. Complimentary starters, jovial staff providing excellent table service. The atmosphere was spot on after what may have been a long day for many of them. The food was hot, tasty and promptly served. Absolutely no complaints from me. I had an excellent experience and look forward to more of the same in future.

Fabulous Visited here Saturday late afternoon and the restaurant was very busy but we were seated promptly to our table. Staff were all really friendly, chatty to the children and we felt really chilled. Food was amazing, piping hot and fantastic portions for the lunch time special. We did pay extra to get different options from the £5.95 menu but well worth it. We had a lovely lunch and will definitely return again very soon. We did visit here after it first opened and we weren’t impressed but how we wish we had returned sooner - the only Italian in Chester le street now for us. PS Sorry took photos after starting so half eaten oops!

After a short period of abstance, our visit tonight was a reminder of why we enjoyed our regular visits to this wonderful restaurant. Our meal tonight was faultless, from start to finish. I commend the, staff on their professionalism in hospitality, the chefs, with their expertise, in combining the tantalising flavours, in the mouthwatering food, along with the fantastic presentation, creating an abundance of feel good endorphins, emulating from the whole experience of the evening. Bravo Fabio, sending the very best of wishes for 2020.xx

Excellent meal. Service was fantastic. Exceptional value for money. Will definitely be spending next Christmas Day at this venue

Visited for an inpromtu meal as a party of 4. We entered the restaurant at approxinately 8pm and the staff looked really disappointed to see us.

When you see a 3 course meal for £5-95 you become sceptical Quite honestly say very pleasantly surprised Fresh soup fresh pasta outstanding pizza and good service Beyond me how they do it Any wonder it was chockablock Recommended

Visited Saturday 14th December as a group of 31 amongst other party groups hence Fabios was busy ! I cannot praise and thank all the staff working that day.

We went to celebrate our son’s graduation. There was 14 of us. We all pre-ordered our food a couple of days earlier. It was our first visit. It has amazing decor and great atmosphere. The staff made us feel very welcome, especially my gran. All our food come out together and piping hot. Every dish we ordered was perfect. I have to recommend the spaghetti bolognese as it’s the first time I have had one without the runny juice being left in the bowl. The bolognese wasn’t runny and didn’t have big chunks of tomato, mushrooms or onions. I will return just for this dish in the future. We all ordered desserts and the chef special went down with us all. Excellent food and warm friendly staff. Great restaurant

Fabios to the rescue. After our original venue letting us down just 7days before our event. We called nearly every function room in chester le street. Only to find fabios was available. Lovely room freshly painted , bright big spacious room.

Another fabulous visit, for my sons birthday. Enjoyed great food and fabulous cocktails. The staff are extremely friendly and nothing is too much trouble

We visited as a couple for early evening dinner after a long day at work. The food, cleanliness and service was brilliant with a lovely atmosphere . We love it so much we have been every Friday night for the past 3 weeks and its now our favourite restaurant in Chester-le-Street. Thanks to all the staff for making us feel so welcome .

First visit here, last night, but certainly won’t be our last. Owner gave us a warm welcome, always a good start! The starter we shared - Antipasto Platter - was a meal in itself and remarkable value. Pizza and lasagne followed, all tasty. There was a singer on, Tom Wyllie, who has an amazing repertoire and moved around the tables entertaining. A talented guy, very good.

Booked a table because told it gets busy. We were not impressed with the food , potato skins had no potato on them and Luke warm, spaghetti bolognese was tasteless mince was like something out of a tin . Bottle of house red wine expensive . Service was ok but will not be returning or recommending this restaurant to friends.

A name to match the quality , excellent food at a very reasonable price with very friendly staff . Highly recommend it .

Lovely food, amazing cocktails, prices unbelievable for what you are served! Well worth a visit ... lovely atmosphere afriendly staff

Had a wonderful 12th birthday party here at 5 pm . There were 9 of us and the bill came to about £100 and we all had three courses from the special menu. The food was very good and the drinks reasonably priced including cocktails but it was the ambiance that made the party so good and the kindness and efforts of the staff to make it special. (Thankyou Danielle)

Had my sons 18th birthday lunch today at Fabios. Was really busy which was great to see as the food and staff were fabulous. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Thank you for helping make my sons day.

I visited Fabio’s with my two young children on a Saturday afternoon. We didn’t book but there were no problems getting seated as the restaurant was fairly quiet.

My daughter and I visited this restaurant last week and although she has eaten here before she was really disappointed when she was unable to order a vegan pizza because the pizzas bases they had prepared were none vegan.

Always good to find new places to eat out gluten free safely!

The food was EXCELLENT the staff were EXCELLENT and the prices are EXCELLENT. We had a midweek lunch £5.95 for 3 courses which we all really enjoyed. The staff were great nothing was a problem we were there for a leisurely lunch with friends the staff did not rush us at all.

First time here and sadly I wouldn't go back. Its a shame as the food itself was nice and the restaurant is lovely however the service really let's this place down. The service was really slow, we were there for 2 hours in total and were never offered any desserts. We also waited 25 minutes for our drinks order to arrive. When they came someone in the party joked they hoped the liked the cocktail they had ordered and the server relied 'Well you ordered it so you should". We found this person extremely rude and when we asked who they were we were told it was the owner! Not the service we would expect at all from an owner of a restaurant.

Our first visit having heard good things. Called in today onspec for Sunday lunch and we were not disappointed. The place was half full but then full by the time we left. The food was superb. We both opted for the Roast Beef which was delicious. It came with plenty of perfectly cooked veg, a huge Yorkshire pudding and lashings of hot gravy. Service was quick and very friendly. One of the best Sunday dinners I have had in a long time. Excellent value at £6.95. We will certainly return.

Back in Britain after more than 20 years in Italy we've at last found a restaurant that serves some genuine Italian produce. The appetizer platter is a meal in itself and the mozzarella and olives from Puglia just set the taste buds alight. The menu is varied offering a good choice of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes and the service is helpful and friendly. It is proving to be difficult keeping away from here.