Fontenella in Fenland

We stumbled upon this restaurant by accident. The service was fast and efficient and the food totally delicious. A friendly family run place. Will definitely return.

Fontanella's is a wonderful example of a small Italian Trattoria set in the heart of Whittlesey. We have been twice before for lunch time meals. Tonight was our first evening meal and we were not disappointed. Service as good as ever and the food excellent. Portions are good (we eat a little less as we get older unfortunately). This is good wholesome Italian food, Its not over the top fancy and thats what makes it so enjoyable. The staff care, its not just a job to them, their food is their passion. I think we were the only people dining tonight who had not done so previously. Booking is essential both for daytime and on their occasional evening services. We will be looking out for the next evening soiree. As hospitality in general is suffering with rising prices along with everyone else, it is essential these little gems of restaurants are kept alive by using them, and enjoying their offering. Thank you for a lovely evening

We booked up a table at Fontanela’s with high expectations as the reviews in general were pretty favourable but we ended up disappointed not to mention having an upset stomach. The service was good as the staff were very friendly and happy to please but both our meals were very salty and underwhelming to the point that we both had upset stomach as a result. I had the soup as my starter and was told it was Minestrone but in fact was nothing more than tomato bolognaise My wife had the garlic mushroom which was very oily and she though at one point the mushrooms were doing a back stroke, too much oil. A real shame for us based on what the reviews said so unfortunately we can’t recommend based on our experience.

Another fabulous night with friends and my sister at Fontanella's Christmas special night. Food brilliant, service and atmosphere brilliant. 8 of us got together to enjoy an evening as we always do during the year and Christmas, this being their first Christmas evening of 2023. Turkey flavour was so good and succulent, plenty of veg and roast potatoes, stuffing and pigs in blanket a real feast. Enzo, Luca and Lorenzo made our evening special. Thank you to you all. Buon Natale.

I booked out the restaurant for my upcoming "big" birthday for 20 people. The whole process was very easy from making menu choices and sorting out seating arrangements. The food on the night was very nice as always, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and the ambience/atmosphere was spot on. Would definitely recommend this place for a private booking, it's a nice size so you can have the place to yourself and enjoy your night.

Lovely ambiance, relaxed, and informal. Great service, from friendly family. Great food, at very reasonable prices. Would highly recommend

A group of us went for an evening meal at Fontanellas. Choices are from a set menu with 4 options per course and varied to suit all tastes. The food was delicious! Fresh, well cooked and presented beautifully. I think portion sizes are spot on too! 1 of our party is gluten free and also had choices on the menu that pleased her. The ambience and personalities of the staff also shine through. A great team, attentive and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble. Overall a fantastic night out and we will all be back!

We had an office get together over dinner at Fontanella’s tonight. The food, service & relaxed atmosphere was perfect and the hospitality shown by the family made for a perfect evening. Thank you Luca, Enzo & the team from our team @ GasDesign 👏😊

Great personal service. Very tailored cooking. We also received a hamper from Fontanellas. Best hamper ever. Delicious wine chocolate, pasta and sauces. Highly recommend.

First time visiting, very friendly and welcoming. Nice atmosphere. The food was excellent quality. Food was fresh, tasty and piping hot! Daughter wants to come back next week to try the pasta. Lovely lunch so thankyou

Fontanellas restorante event hire. A massive thankyou to Luca and Enzo for doing an outstanding job with the catering for my 30th birthday. You absolutely smashed it!! We had nothing but amazing comments about how tasty it was. Thankyou 🥰.

Dropped in on the off chance and the small 28 covered restaurant was fairly busy for a Tuesday lunchtime. They only open at lunch times - evenings by large bookings only. Food was clean and fresh and just what we ordered And a two course with a bottle of house red for two came to £41.00 - very good value. Will be visiting again.

Amazing Buffet and service We used Fontanellas for our daughters christening, and my gosh everyone was raving about how tasty it was, Pizzas, lasagna, meats, cheese, breads, pasta and potato salad The service they provided was also 5* as we were running late to the venue and they waited patiently until we arrived The selection they provided catered for everyones needs and there was something for everyone 100% using these guys again

You won’t find a better breakfast or service from this lovely family. Prices are very reasonable as well for good product as well.

Delicious lunch and faultless service. I picked up one of their gift hampers to take home with me and was delighted with the contents.

Wow this place is unreal. We went here for lunch and it was fantastic. You wouldn’t have thought it was our first time visiting with the welcome that we received which was lovely. The food is incredible and great value. To the point that you have to become a regular and you would be crazy not to! The quality and authenticity of the menu and the experience as a whole takes you to another dimension. The food is very hearty and made with high quality produce. We will absolutely make it our mission to complete the menu it is that good. We can’t wait to return. Thank you for everything!

We had an amazing evening on Tuesday for Valentine's Night. 6 of us enjoyed the lovely food, company and atmosphere. Thank you Luca and Enzo, as usual superb.

Each Friday morning the retired farmers and wives (sometimes) and family meet for coffee at Fontanella's. We spend normally just over an hour catching up, become quite a ritual, but last Friday we were all there together. So I got Mary to take a photo of us all, enjoying coffee and a catch up. It's great to have somewhere to go where they always make you feel do welcome. Thanks Enzo and Luca, fantastic.

Well what can I say but an absolute brilliant night spent at a great restaurant Fontanella’s in Whittlesey, booked for a Xmas night with my friend and it was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Enzo,Luca & Lorenzo could not of made us more welcome and the food is to die for , great customer service and they treat you like family and even the customers in their dining feel like they are your friends by the end of the night and you come out of there smiling , Cannot fault the food as it is all delicious and freshly cooked and they just cannot do enough for you.Thank you Enzo, Luca & Lorenzo keep doing what you are doing as you are just GREAT 😊 Happy Christmas to you all

Visited here with a group of friends, everything was excellent. Attentive service, delicious food, lovely staff, couldn’t fault it. There were 7 of us and across the table everyone enjoyed their food, over all 3 courses. Thank you for a delicious evening!

My husband and I have used this Gem of Fenland since it opened and have had there outside catering many times and this weekend was no difference A outstanding buffet ,cooked beautiful , delivery on time ,food piping hot and super delicious as always. Thank...

Went in to this lovely little coffee shop with family had a coffee and a sausage sandwich. First service - can't really fault it. The sandwich - very basic cheap bread & butter with 2 sausages in it. Good job I like it simple like...

The best way I can describe Fontanella's is that although it was our first trip it was like we had been many times before. There was 8 of us so can confidently comment on the selection of food not just a single dish all of...

We decided to go for lunch and wanted to stay local so decided to give fontanella's a go. Cannot believe we waited this long to go! The food was beautiful and the service was friendly. The restaurant itself is small, so was pleased I had...

Tasty food, friendly staff and great atmosphere. First time visiting and will definitely be going back soon. 10/10!

I took my daughter out for lunch as she was on work experience with me. She loved her chicken milanese, and I loved my special salad. Service was quick, all freshly cooked, and extremely friendly. Definitely recommend.

We had a fabulous evening on Saturday 16th July. One of Enzo and Luca's special evenings 8 of us family and friends had a good time, food amazing. The pollo crema with pepper was perfect. I thoroughly enjoyed my light starter of calamari with garlic...

This was our first time visit as got a cancellation place for 4 of us and was spot on, food was 1st class really lovely run family business who made us feel very welcome thanks again Luca and Enzo

We had a pizza party for our son, we ordered pizzas, pasta salad and potato salad and it was incredible! The portions were larger than I imagined and even the fussiest kids enjoyed the food and came back for seconds. We also use the takeaways...

I ordered a buffet for 15 people to be delivered at home for my husband’s birthday. It did not disappoint. It was very reasonably priced. I had a phone call 30 mins before the food arrived to check all was ok. The food arrived hot...

Perfect! Honestly, there is nothing better than here in the area. We visit often as a couple and with our younger kids and Luca and Enzo always make you feel welcome. (As do all the family when they are in) Everything we’ve eaten here has...

2 course lunch , Hubby and I shared the Fritto Misso, excellent for sharing . Then Hubby had a Pizza which he loved and I had the Special Salad, seriously the best salad EVER. We have been going for 11 years and won't stop. Fantastic...

Gorgeous Italian food and super hosts. This is how to run a family restaurant. £40 for starters and mains for two plus a bottle of Red. Great value at the perfect lunchtime venue. Molto bene

Collected a takeaway yesterday to celebrate Christmas with a friend who lives with his full time carer. He has limited speech and has been isolating for some time. He was so excited. As usual we were not disappointed. He rated his food, as good, yummy,...

Fontanellas is one of our favourite lunchtime destinations. Authentic Italian cuisine in an honest and family run pocket of Whittlesey town centre. Over the years we've got to know Luca, Enzo and the family well. When you walk in, they welcome you like you're one...

My friend and I had planned to have a long overdue catch up with each other. We chose Fontanella’s as our meet up place as it was located midway between our locations. We both travelled in excess of 40miles. We booked based on existing reviews....

Excellent service for lunch,my wife and myself turned up without a booking and was welcomed in by the gentleman in charge. My wife ordered pizza, I had chicken in a delicious creamy mushroom sauce, the food was hot, very tasty and value for money.

I recently visited with some friends and had a wonderful lunch here! I had a very tasty gluten free meal (gluten free pasta and Bolognese) whilst my friends enjoyed a spaghetti bolognese and meatball panini’s. We went here based on a recommendation and would definitely...

We were meeting some friends who live in Norwich, and we live in Devon but were staying in Peterborough, so relied on online reviews to choose a venue for lunch. Fontanellas looked good so we booked. The restaurant was small and unpretentious, and the service...

We visited for lunch after a trip to Fenlands auquapark. What a wonderful and extremely friendly family business. Very lucky to have found this and would highly recommend. Pizzas and seafood linguini were very good. Thank you

Very delighted we ran into this place very very enjoyable food and the staff could not be more friendly!

Absolutely fantastic food, I am a very fussy eater but I don’t have a single negative to say about this absolutely beautiful food. The taste in each dish was exquisite and the ingredients all so fresh and tasty. I don’t often write reviews but I...

Wife’s birthday had a 3 course meal everything it was like going out to a lovely Italian restaurant can’t recommend enough

Sadly only a visit to collect a take away meal, as per current covid regulations, but even over the phone the service was excellent, friendly and welcoming. We ordered a range of starters, main courses and desserts, all of which were well prepared and delicious...

Visited Fontanella’s Restaurant for the 2nd time today during lunchtime, And I must say what a fantastic place! Little Italian Gem .. Family run business, Excellent tasty food & plentiful & such a great warm atmosphere .. Enzo & Luca are so friendly who work...

Probably our 5th takeaway tonight, I have to say, yet again, it was amazing! Went for a chefs special main course Pollo Alla Crema, it was awesome! Along with the bruschetta for starters! Continues to be the best Italian around! The owners are so lovely...

Nothing is too much trouble for this father & son team. It’s great to support this local family business during these difficult times. Booked our takeaway for collection Thursday evening. It was an excellent way to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary with superb food. Large portions,...

On a whim went to Fontanella's for lunch today with my wife Barbara. We had garlic mushroom, seafood linguini, calzone with chicken an pepperoni, and loved it all. I would have liked to try the italian home-made bread and butter pudding, but we didn't have...

A warm welcome is always guaranteed by Enzo and Luca. Nothing is too much trouble, and everything is always freshly cooked. Good lunchtime menu and takeaway. Will return again and again..

Took my mum here for her birthday lunch, the food was superb, the service was wonderful. Made to feel very welcome, nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely be going back!

We ordered 5 Pizzas on Friday night - Walked in fantastic welcome as always. Very reasonably priced and when I got home they were still hot and very tasty. First class. Looking forward to the next one

A very enjoyable lunch. Such a gem! A range of light lunches on offer including risotto and pizza, salads and panini. Or just coffee. Excellent friendly service too. Only fault I can find is that the cafe isn’t open for evening diners. That is a shame.

Three of us had a lovely lunch at this small, friendly restaurant. We had olives and warm bread to start, followed by spinach and ricotta cannelloni, which was the chefs special that day, two of us managed a pud of lemon mascarpone cheesecake and lemoncello cheesecake.As always the food was lovely but we really love the family atmosphere and always feel so welcome.Thank you Enzo, Luca and Mary for a lovely lunch

Introduced 3 of my friends to the amazing antipasti sharing boxes. What a tasty selection couldn’t fault any of it so fresh and full of flavour and variety. We all chose pasta dishes for our main these again are loaded with fresh ingredients and a huge portion! Impressed with it all. Delivery was prompt and friendly with social distancing guidelines and PPE. It was so amazing I forgot to take a photo! All round an amazing meal once again. Discussing what we are ordering next time! Thank you

First time here for a take out and it was absolutely amazing could not fault it cant wait to order again. No leftovers! Pizza cooked to perfection, everything as described and pictured

I'm ashamed to say we've lived here for 5 years and haven't visited. What a waste. Went in for lunch today and it was wonderful. Friendly service. Great food. We will definitely be back. Also loving the dinner time take away options!!

We visited here for dinner one evening. It was very quiet when we were there but the food was great. Our group has lasagne and chicken and no complaints!

Thank you so much for our tasty meal on Wednesday. Its our first takeaway we've had in nearly 4 months as we was abit worried and anxious with the current situation. I'm so glad we came to you guys for our first takeaway. Your food was absolutely delicious . We now won't go anywhere else for pizza as yours was so nice. We've had pizza from somewhere else in whittlesey before and just found it very greasy which made the base very soggy and put us off. My 2 year old loved the carbonara and my eldest loved the garlic bread and chips! He asked me if we can order from you every night for dinner! I also have to say your lasagne is beautiful . Yours was so nice and the tomato sauce was just right and not too rich. We cannot wait for our next takeaway now and would highly recommend to everyone. The food was delicious and you was so friendly and helpful too.

I'm literally addicted to these! Absolutely delicious If u want quality and authentic Italian antipasti then I highly recommend ordering. Has certainly brightened up my cheat days during this covid lockdown Highly recommended

Enjoyed a takeaway from Fontanella's on Saturday night - the antipasti selection box is delicious as was the limoncello tiramasu and my wife was just as happy with hers. Love seeing businesses repurpose so they can continue to make money by serving delicious food for customers to eat in their own homes during these crazy times. Will look forward to having a sit down meal here when things are back up and running Couldn't recommend enough

We had lovely takeaway pizzas from Fontanella’s last Saturday evening. From a pizza loving family that have friends that we visit in Puglia, Italy we are quite fussy. These pizzas definitely delivered!I ordered and paid over the telephone, the lady who took the order was extremely helpful and polite. It was delivered within 40 minutes as promised by yet again a lovely delivery lady. She wore a mask and gloves; keeping to the social distancing regulations. The pizzas were delicious! Very tasty. We will be using the service again and will recommend to all our local friends and family. Thank you Fontanella’s for your service to the community in these unprecedented times. We really appreciate it.

Ordered a delivery and food was amazing, ordering process was simple and easy and food arrived on time! The tiramisu was excellent! Food was stored well and stayed warm. Make sure to look up open times whilst restrictions are in place as might be different to websites.

Was lucky enough to visit Fontanllas on the evening the govt closed all cafes, pubs, restaurants due to covid19. So glad we went, warmly greeted, service exceptional, food delicious and so fresh and hot. Cant wait for it to reopen, I think they are doing a takeaway service now, which we we be using!!!!

Have popped in for coffee and a teacake but thought I would take my 13 year old son for a half term treat, he has said everytime we go past can we go there? He had a Calzone Pizza and Fries I had an omelette, and wow! I managed to grab a bite of the pizza and the dough was absolutely delicious, light and full of flavour! My omelette was the same, I cannot wait to go back and try something else on the menu. We received a lovely welcome when we went in and fabulous service through the meal!

We regularly go to Fontanella’s for lunch but last Saturday we went for Dinner on one of the evenings they open.The food was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experienceThe service is warm and friendly and there is a true family ambienceWe have booked for one of the next “Dinner Evenings and so should anybody else looking for good food with a great atmosphere

We were lucky enough to book a table for one of the evenings when they open. The food was delicious, with plenty of it. The service is very warm and friendly without being intrusive. It has a wonderful family feel and everyone is made to feel most welcome. All 4 of us thoroughly enjoyed the food, the atmosphere and service and can't recommend Fontenallas highly enough. We can't wait to go back.

Went for a lunchtime meal with the in laws and we are quite into Italian food and already heard glowing reviews about this place! I was NOT disappointed!!! :) We had a variety of starters which were all exceptional and for main I ordered a traditional carbonara. Which I quote and dont get too overexcited...... WAS THE BEST CARBONARA OF MY LIFE. I have travelled all over Italy, my in laws Nonna has cooked me it before but this was simply the best ever. (ps dont tell Nonna I said that)

Had a fabulous, well priced lunch here including a generous glass of wine on our travels. 3 pasta dishes & a panini.

As usual wonderful food, great customer service and wonderful hospitality with a smile from Luca and Enzo.

We took our two twin grandchildren with their Great Grandmother and Auntie for lunch today 31st Oct. I dressed them up and I threw something on! We had a lively time and twins enjoyed themselves. The love Enzo and Luca's spaghetti bolognese plus babychinos. We took lots photos, they love going to Fontanella's when they come to stay.

We popped in for a bite to eat and we were amazed. The food was brilliant. We had a range of food which included pasta, gnocchi, lasagna, pizza and kids menu items. I real treasure to have this restaurant in Whittlesey.

There are not many places you can go nowadays and get a piping hot delicious latte. This is one of them!

This is a traditional Italian cafe/restaurant in the middle of a fenland market town - the welcome is delightful you are put at your ease and nothing is too trouble - the food is traditional Italian with a little English thrown in - highly recommend the risotto but all the food is of the highest standard - be warned if planning a visit at the moment the restaurant isn’t open in the evening - but please plan a visit you will not be disappointed- highly recommended

Stopped by last week for a lovely lunch of meaty lasagna. Enjoyed the simple food and atmosphere so much I came back to this local again for a leisurely lunch. They're open mostly for Breakfast and Lunch and are worth the effort. Friendly and popular with the locals for a reason.

You can tell that everything is fresh, delicious and made with the best ingredients. All the food me and my Partner had was all so so delicious and really reasonably priced - approx. £6 or so for a main. The staff are all incredibly friendly and welcoming but not overbearing. I can't wait to go back again!

After our last visit here we have been wanting to return. We had a free Saturday a couple of weeks ago so managed to get back. It was just as amazing as the first time. Served by a lovely lady who was really pleasant and chatty with a lovely smile on her face. The meals were lovely and filling but we still had a bit of room for dessert and the choices offered were endless. As well as the cake fridge we were offered things that were in the kitchen. I had the lemon cheesecake and the wife had Italian bread and butter pudding with cream. Very naughty but so nice! We really do love it at Fontanellas and the staff and food make this place the great place it is. Can't wait to be back.

Sorry in delay of putting this on Trip Advisor but better late than never.

Good value breakfast, well cooked and arrived fast. Friendly service too and welcomes families. Parking on-street, but no problems finding a space close enough when we visited on a Saturday.

I've been to Fontanellas a number of times now, and every time the food has been superb and the atmosphere incredibly friendly. A cozy restaurant with a warm welcome always gets a return visit from me. Not to forget the array of delicious desserts, which always has me struggling which one to choose. Besides the amazing food, Enzo and Luca always go the extra mile to make you feel at home. Definitely my go to place for a delightful afternoon lunch. Thank you x

Absolutely wonderful wedding lunch with friends and family. Super 3 course meal and amazing friendly service . The lasagna was melt in the mouth fresh pasta . Super yummy. Couldn’t recommend enough !!

We have been wanting to try this place for ages and as we had the day off this was the obvious choice. So glad we visited. Such great options that I struggled with what to order. I always have bruschetta to start so this was a no-brainer. The bruschetta at Fontanella's comes with the bonus of cheese melted on top, and such a generous portion (2 slices). So to the main - the wife wanted the pasta with tomato sauce which she loved. Again a really generous portion but she managed it all and is still talking about it today (we visited yesterday lunchtime!). So I didn't know what to have as the chicken in brandy and cream sauce looked appealing, also pizza was such a bargain price, but opted for lasagna. I love proper homemade lasagna and this definitely did not disappoint. I have never finished a lasagna while eating out but I polished this off with no problem. Absolutely lovely. The two guys who own this place are really friendly and nothing is a problem. We even managed a chocolate torte for afters which we shared. All this with a bottle of wine came to just under £35. We often pay more than this in pubs serving proccessed basic pub grub so we were so impressed with the bill. We never felt rushed at any point and both guys took the time to speak to us. We were told about their evening specials and look forward to the next one as we will be there in a heartbeat. Can't wait to return. Thanks so much Fontanella's. This is an absolute gem of a place.

Excellent lunchtime had by my husband and I food is fantastic and fresh,staff are always happy and polite nothing to much trouble,great menu and wine very pleasing 👍👍

Not the cheapest food I've had but excellent quality throughout. Entertainment was excellent and it had been arranged for my wife to sing with the house singer which all enjoyed.

I can’t believe I only discovered this little gem last year - I love it. Great, fresh food - really reasonably priced and amazing service.

To be honest dont know what to say iv eatten in alot of italian places and this is just like the rest just average the only positive i could give is the owners hart are in this place u can see that a mile away

Hidden gem really. Opens 7:30 to 4:30 approx. on day we went. Smallish menu for mains and we all had one of the Chef's specials (choice of 4 ). Good meal and wine at reasonable prices compared with most italian restaurants. Lovely desserts to.

Great atmosphere in here the people are full of passion and care the food is superb and we all enjoyed this good Italian .

What a lovely suprise to this jewel of a place to eat. From the moment we walked in to long after the food had been eaten, it was a very friendly and invitingn experience.. the owner and the customers are clearly very friendly and invite you into there chat willingly.

This place is fantastic I highly recommend a visit. The food is to die for and staff are so friendly and nice . A real hidden gem in Whittlesey

My girlfriend and I frequent Fontanella's as much as possible, the warmth & charm of the owners bringing us back each time.

I use Fontanella’s as a both business and personal meeting place. It’s friendly professional owners offer a service second to none. They serve with professional and knowledgable behaviour of both their customers and their produce. Thank you Lucas

We had an evening meal and the service plus quality of food was top class. Would have no problem in recommending for any kind of function.

We had a lovely Xmas meal on Friday 7th Dec. We had the run of the whole restaurant. The food was lovely and the service second to none. Would highly recommend this as an intimate, friendly place to eat Italian food

Lovely light lunch and coffe - all served nice and hot Very warm and friendly welcome and service. Excellent lunch spot!

24/11/18 absolutely fantastic birthday meal. The food, the service and the atmosphere were great.

I would like to thank Luca and Enzo for such an amazing spread they did in September. It was lovely and amazing. Thank you guys!

I love visiting fontanellas for the good food and friendly family atmosphere. The service is quick and the prices are great for the generous size portions you receive. Be sure to try the tradional carbonara - which is a personal favourite of mine along with the homemade tiramisu. Luca and enzo make the dining experience a real pleasure and a great laugh, always look forward to my next visit.

I love finding a gem that is family run and you feel the warmth within the service, and most especially the dishes. This is such a fantastic and welcoming restaurant, and the pastas are the best, it will soon become everyones favourite.

Great family Sunday lunch. We all had pizzas, decent size and lovely flavour. Polite friendly services. Would thoroughly recommend.

I highly recommend visiting Fontanellas, you receive 5 star service from the moment you walk in. The staff are warm and friendly and couldn’t do enough for you, the food was incredible and I will definitely be revisiting!