Il Girasole Ashigton in Dumfries & Galloway

Lovely atmosphere, friendly service. I don’t think people think to go here but I would absolutely recommend. The food was delicious. Our party had the meat feast pizza and the chicken in a mushroom sauce which I can’t remember the name of. Nutella pancakes and ice cream were also delicious. The waitress was fantastic, I wish I’d got her name. Thank you for a lovely meal and fantastic service.

Staying near by, so naturally checked Trip Advisor and was impressed by the reviews. Went mid week so comparatively quiet, pleasant welcome for us plus two veggie grand children.. Good selection for us on the extensive menu. Starters nice prawn cocktail 2 calamari and a tasty but quite small bruschetta. 2 pizza good the veggies had a sea food risotto and a veggie risotto, all clean plates and enjoyed. Ice creams and tiramisu to finish . Good food good service and a decent price, would definitely recommend and return.

I am baffled that a restaurant that serves such good Italian food in a clean ambience with spotless loos should have been virtually deserted on a Saturday night. It was always like that when t was previously La Cucina. It may be the unprepossessing exterior and the slightly odd sign-writing half of which refers to some sort of club with which it shares the building, that with a bouncer at the door. Over the road, plenty of free parking BTW. A comprehensive menu at moderate prices covering the usual range of Italian dishes. Good draught lager served at the correct temperature. Polite and attentive service. Mine was Lasagne, the 2 others in our part had different pizzas which they said were excellent. The Lasagne was served piping hot and I accepted a very generous helping of grated Parmesan on top and was delighted that I could grind my own black paper instead of a waiter dramatically flourishing a giant grinder for 2 seconds over my meal. The food was delicious and really moderate in price.

Pre booked dinner whilst we were visiting Alnwick. When we arrived it was damp and overcast and the building looked a bit drab but don't judge a book by its cover. We were seated in the most right handside part of the restaurant. Clearly much thought had gone into the decor and ambiance, tables were well spaced and the mirrors were gleaming. One of the longest menus seen for a long time and it all sounded delicious and indeed it was. Portions generous and very well cooked. Service was friendly and efficient. Outstanding value. There is a public car park on the opposite side of the road. If ever back in the area will return.

Everything was perfect, you absolutely must try. Many people in Ashington don't know what a good restaurant they have in town.

Heard good reports about this lovely restaurant. We were not disappointed. Had the 3 course lunch special. Tremendous. Big portions. Friendly staff. Nice clean place. Couldn't fault it. Definitely recommend and will return 👌 👍 👏

A quiet restaurant, the food was very good, the waitresses were very helpful, everything was perfect. A dinner with the perfect family.

Absolutely fantastic food here. I’ve travelled the world for my job and eaten in some amazing places, however this place provided the best fillet steak I have ever had! I was staggered at the quality of the food. I’ve had steaks in Canada as well as New York and San Francisco but this place was significantly better. I’ve told my family and friends so we will all be back. Service was great, friendly and a nice clean restaurant.

Having had gorgeous takeout from here a few times friends and I ‘ate in’ for the first time. Such an unassuming building but staff are amazing and the food is to die for. Two of us had steak… melt in your mouth good!

Decisions decisions take away or eat in restaurant. Restaurant won, wow garlic mushrooms were excellent but surpassed by the chicken with dolcelatte sauce. Huge chicken breasts, sauce to die for and fresh veg all at a reasonable price.

Great food cooked well. Lovely team with warm welcome, attentive and friendly. Lovely large restaurant space/no crammed in tables! New business: been here 8 months. We had 3 course special £24 on week night. Food impressive quality, generous portions and well presented. Very pleased we came out for our tea!!

Second time we have visited this restaurant and it won’t be our last. Staff are happy and friendly and the food is delicious. Although it was a Friday night the restaurant was quiet which was lovely for us but a shame for the restaurant. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting to have a nice meal. I hope more people give this fantastic restaurant a try.

Brilliant atmosphere so relaxed. Safe environment and comfortable. The menu was extensive and the service was good. It's probably the best marinara pasta I've ever had !!! The cost was very reasonable for what we had. They even gave Eddie a surprise birthday cake 🍰

Absolutely beautiful food will definitely be back, so pleased to have a really nice good quality restaurant in ashington.... its nothing like the cheap and cheerful sambucca type restaurant that used to be in this building. 100% recommend.

Food absolutely beautiful but it’s pricey for a restaurant in ashington which would explain why there was no one in but us. Portions small thought my friends main looked more like a starter

Great choice of food options, didn’t wait long for it to arrive either, the quality & quantity were perfect, staff were really attentive & did plenty of table checks re quality of food & drinks replenishment. As a group of school friends who hadn’t been together for a long time we got lost in the evening but staff didn’t put pressure on us to leave. This has put Ashington on the map!

First visit here, we went as a couple of friends for a catch up and some food and honestly, I can't recommend this restaurant enough. The staff are lovely, attentive but not over the top and very very nice. The atmosphere is gorgeous, so relaxed and easy going. The food, wow, the food is amazing. We were there for the steak night special (Monday - Thursday) and neither of us could fault anything, it was delicious. My review - get yourself there and support a local business that has both amazing customer service, amazing prices and amazing food

It is about time Ashington had a restaurant of this quality. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, the quality of food comparable to high-end restaurants in Newcastle, if not actually better. Nice vibe... keep doing what you are doing, and this will become hugely successful. A note to local people... go give this a try, you won't be disappointed... support local, especially since it's better and cheaper than other well-known restaurants.

Visited this restaurant on a Saturday evening and was surprised how quiet this place was at 7.30pm. The food was average meaning nothing wrong with any of the dishes but nothing inspiring either. I would say it is very good value for money but when I am dining out I am looking for something more. I suspect most other people are as well which might explain why this restaurant isn't full on a Saturday evening. On the plus side the service was good and the staff friendly.

I have no reservation recommending this restaurant, I had chicken with asparagus in a white wine and lemon sauce with vegetables, the sauce was beautiful, my husband had steak Diane which he said was the best he had in a restaurant. The wine list was also very good. The waitress was attentive without being overbearing. I was surprised at how quiet it was we went the Tuesday after Christmas.

Just called in here today as feeling hungry on our way home. Staff were lovely and attentive, menu is extensive. Hubby had a pizza and I had chicken with peppersauce and home made chips, all delicious. Had a lovely surprise on the house, so appreciated! The bill was reasonable and we will definitely be back. If there were any negatives, there was only a couple and it’s probably down to our personal taste rather than anything else. It was very brightly lit, I know from the outside it attracts customers when it stands out brighter, but inside it would just be a little bit more intimate if the lights were dimmed , just a suggestion! Also the music was very loud, but I must admit there was no bother when we asked if they could turn it down. All in all a lovely food experience. Thank you!

We had takeaway for the first time here tonight. We had pizza, pasta and chips. The chicken in the pasta was overcooked and chewy, the food overall was very bland the only thing that had any taste was the garlic mayo. On the plus the...

First time for us at this new restaurant but couldn’t have been better. The staff are very friendly and helpful and leave you plenty of time in which to eat your meal at your pace. Food was gorgeous and very well presented and therefore we...

We have been here 3 times now and each time is better , the food is excellent a great choice of dishes all cooked beautifully. All the people work here are very friendly and attentive , would highly recommend anyone to try this establishment.

The restaurant was warm and inviting. The staff were very professional, attentive and friendly. The service was excellent and the waiting time was very acceptable. The food was excellent to the point that we visited again the following week before heading home from holiday. We...

Oooh. This is a special place! The atmosphere is lovely, the staff are so attentive and friendly. The food is absolutely exceptional. They do fab cocktails, and the wine list has something for everyone. This is the second time we've been here since they have...