Il Padrino in Cheshire East

Many issues created here but sadly more by the staff! 1. Our drinks took 15 minutes to come, two at a time 2. Our starters arrived half an hour after ordering 3. One of our starters was burnt so had to be remade and came out after all of us had finished (group of 6) 4. Our mains took an hour to arrive after the starters had been finished 5. Our food was stone cold as were the plates/bowls (despite being warned they were hot) 6. No waiter or waitress came to check on our food so had to twice go and ask for service (drinks) 7. When finally taking our plates the waitress (bless her it was her second day) she asked how the food was and we explained that it wasn't very good but not a big deal and we wanted the bill. She then told another waiter who came to ask why it wasn't good and we explained, who THEN got the manager who then became less discreet in a disagreement with us that the food was not in fact cold as it was freshly made by the TWO, ONLY TWO, chefs, one with "52 years of experience and another with 30." While the restaurant gave us a 20% discount on our food which we were grateful for, however the sheer indiscreet bickering the manager gave us was more disappointing than the food. I recognise that he was trying to make up for the bad food, yet he honestly seemed to just 'butter us up' so we wouldn't leave a bad review. I've never written a bad review of a restaurant before because no experience has ever been this embarrassing. Apparently this isn't the first issue they've had with the food being cold as it's also mentioned in multiple other reviews up to over a year ago!

On a very busy Saturday evening, the staff were attentive and personable, and all of the dishes served were very good, hot tasty, and well presented. We shall be returning. Thankyou.

Very busy when we arrived but the staff, service and food were all very good. Will definitely revisit in the near future.

The ambience was amazing , the food was top notch , the owner couldn’t do enough and the staff too and the prices were very reasonable and large amount too . V impressed ! Didn’t even know it existed ! There is one in Holmes chapel, and Macclesfield too

This was my first time here and it was excellent I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a classy night out this is a good stop for all occasions

Fantastic place, the food, service and ambience is great. We love coming here, the staff are very friendly no matter how busy they are. The owners are very friendly and make you feel very welcome. Food is out of this world, would very Highly recommend this little gem of a place

An absolutely beautiful meal again this evening! It was very busy which is wonderful to see for a local business - and very well deserved. What was amazing was the fact that the staff were just so in control, calm and still delivering exceptional customer service despite being so busy. The level of attention given to each table is admirable and the food was delicious. Thanks again for a fab evening and see you soon.

A fabulous early evening New Year’s Eve meal. It’s the first time my wife and I have visited since the alterations. Very impressive. We will definitely visit again.Parking can be challenging.

Guys, thanks for the great experience. Food was perfect. Attention to detail. 5 stars

I was looking for an Italian restaurant for a pre Christmas family meal and wow, what an amazing find! It felt so special from the minute we walked through the door and were greeted by Alberto. The decor is beautiful, the staff are all so friendly yet professional and the food & wine was outstanding, lots of choice and plenty of it to fill my hungry boys! My favourite dessert of all time is creme brulee and this was perfect, just how it should be, creamy on the inside and crunchy on the top! Definitely recommend it and we'll be back! Thank you for a wonderful evening!

Went here for our Christmas dinner and it was very impressive. I had an aubergine starter, battered fried courgette and a tasty and spicy lobster filled ravioli and prawn sauce. I had the mocktails which were brilliant. I would come back again

This was our second time here, both times were wonderful. The food is delicious and very tasty. The girl and gentleman who were serving us, served the whole restaurant by themselves and were very attentive and such nice people. The manager was such a good laugh. A great family restaurant, great for all xx

A Wonderful Surprise! After living in the area for over four years, we finally visited Il Padrino—and what a delightful experience it was! The team was incredibly friendly and welcoming, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The food was fresh and absolutely delicious, and the wine selection was impressive. It was a truly memorable evening, and we’ll definitely be returning more often. Thank you for a fantastic night!

Venue is immaculate, the service was first class and the food was amazing ! The ribs from the sharing platter in particular. Can’t wait to visit again and make this our local

First visit - hopefully, many more to come The staff are friendly and welcoming Food is absolutely delicious Great atmosphere

Staff, service and food are all excellent - added to those, there's a great atmosphere. This was our first visit and hopefully, there will be many more

Beautiful food and just the right staff interaction, no one is stood by your tables waiting to remove plates as soon as you put your knife down, which is nice as no pressure to finish. Food top notch, staff really lovely, and the restaurant is beautiful. One small comment, a bottle of wine had found it’s way onto the bill we hadn’t had, prob genuine mistake but the bill is worth checking

Great atmosphere, music not too loud so you could hold a conversation. Great food, so much choice and expertly cooked. Attentive but not obtrusive service. Can't wait to go again.

Perfect spot for an anniversary dinner! The food was great, service prompt, and great vibes. Loved the Jazz music! We had a 3 course meal and every dish was divine. Very well cooked and great flavours

Fantastic night the food and service was second to none.

The place is gorgeous inside. The food was beautiful, very much recommend the carbonara and lotus cheesecake. The staff are lovely and have a great attitude.

Staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly. Lovely atmosphere to eat lovely food.

Staff were very welcoming and service was excellent. Food was really good everything was tasty. Can't fault anything.

Excellent in every respect. Lovely venue, delightful staff, delicious food, great atmosphere.

First visit restaurant looks lovely but the atmosphere was very hectic with staff running around so wasn't relaxing. Huge menu but unfortunately our food was lukewarm and the chicken was over cooked. Didn't feel it was worth the money.

Great food great owner will be coming again

This will be my last visit to this restaurant, it was like Faulty Towers experience tonight. There was either no service or 3 staff asking for drinks orders. Waited an hour and half for our food, then servers brought the wrong meal for one guest, wrong drink for another, one glass for a couple sharing a bottle of wine, we were not asked if we wanted desserts and overcharged on bill. The food was good, but the service wasn't worth 1*. Shame it could be so good, with competent staff and good Manager. After reading your reply full of denial. How would we couldn't get our complaints heard, as the owner was too busy using his customers as his personal councillors. If I had the wrong restaurant as you claim, how do we know your chief is 72 years old. Your mark up on a bottle of red is £3 and the joints of beef you buy are £75. Because you stood there boring us all with it! 😣 You think your being charming YOUR NOT!

Delicious food for a reasonable price. The restaurant was beautiful with very attentive service from the waiters and the manager despite being extremely busy at the weekend.

Lovely fitted out restaurant and friendly helpful waiting on staff. Partner had fillet steak and I had chicken with tagliatelle. Delicious. Cant wait to book again. Use it or lose it! EDIT Sep24 : recent refurb. Beautiful. Food exceptional as before. Waited on by lovely Lewis. Fabulous night.

Great place with great food for all the family

4th visit since refurbishment. Wow! This is a completely different place to what it was. The restaurant looks fabulous, the new guy, Franco, is fantastic, it matters not how busy they are, his manners and professionalism are second to none be that towards costumer or when he is speaking with staff. I will be honest, it’s been a while since encountering someone with passion for the industry, and this guy has it written all over him. Great job to Alberto for having found himself a great right hand. This Friday was amazing like the other ones. Grazie ragazzi, it’s a pleasure to have you in our town!

A lovely meal. Could have been marginally quicker with service.

Beautiful restaurant, perfect food and quick service

A big thank you. Knowing a Saturday night would be busy, we phoned early to book a table for three. Not surprisingly, you were busy, but squeezed us in at 1800hrs. A fantastic meal. Uber attentive staff and a great atmosphere. A real gem. Your excellent reviews are well deserved.

WOWSERS!!!! What an excellent Italian 🇮🇹. I couldn’t quite believe I was in Middlewich. Best addition to this town ever. The food is exceptional. The owner makes you feel so welcome. The staff are all very attentive. Now the food, that is on another level, I’ve eaten at many Italian restaurants but this one is the BEST. Get yourself booked in. Well done Alberto. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Beautiful good, fantastic service. Great for a celebration but also comfortable for something more casual

High quality food and the loved the service. Pasta sauce was intense in the best possible way! Booking recommended!

A little gem that we discovered in Middlewich - staff were great hosts, food was delicious, atmosphere great. Would recommend it. Booking recommended.

Wow great food had the prawns to start they where excellent followed by the sea food risotto and lobster rav which where both cooked perfect highly recommend

Food was lovely and reasonably priced. Staff were welcoming and friendly

Food is always amazing and service is quick and friendly. Tasty cocktails and steak is perfectly cooked. Our favourite local restaurant by far.

As we walked in we were welcomed by friendly staff , we were shown to our table . Friendly professional service through out. Lovely resturant set out to be intimate yet far enough apart . Lovely food , nice presentation. Throughly enjoyed our evening. If we are ever those way again we will definatly visit. Thank you. .

Management very friendly staff excellent

Wow! We found this restaurant by driving through Middlewich and what a treat it was. For me it was a vegetarian heaven. For a starter we ordered a vegetarian sharing plate and everything was not only made from scratch but yummy. My favourite arancini, mushrooms stuffed with mozarella and baked aubergine... it really couldn't get any better. To be honest the starter was so big that I hardly squeezed the main. I ordered quattro formaggi pizza and my husband had a chicken pasta. Everything was perfect. Not only food. The owner, waiters, decoration. Everything was beautiful. Even the price! If I had to give an improvement idea - the aubergine for the sharing plate either come in two separate dishes or be already cut in half. Only because I made a mess trying to share it 🫣 Also I apologise for the photo of the sharing plater.. I got so excited that I didn't take a photo when it came... few items are already eaten

Well what can we say from the minute you walk in what a fabulous experience, the restaurant is stunning to the eye, Alberto and his team are fantastic, they make you feel welcome and nothing is too much trouble the food is sublime absolutely delicious you will not be disappointed. Exceptional experience many thanks again. Grazie mille per un pomeriggio fantastico. Mark & Vikki xx

Came after the refurb and oh my goodness it looks fabulous! The food as always was delicious and the service was exceptional. The service was a little slow but it was so busy (which is lovely to see ) and we were happy just chatting enjoying our drinks. I would much rather have a little wait in a restaurant with a great ambiance than be in and out because there’s no one there!! Well done Alberto and Claire - we’re so lucky to have you in our little town 🤩

The service was a bit chaotic either feast or famine of staff but they all did their best to look after us. We liked the interior and enjoyed our main courses but our positive experience plummeted when it came to the ice cream. There was a narrow choice of chocolate, strawberry or vanilla and we sampled vanilla and chocolate. Unfortunately the ice cream portion was unacceptably small and furthermore of poor quality with lots of ice crystals. it let down the rest of the menu. Our waiter apologised that it was served in a large glass. i don't understand why this ice cream was so poor but it is something the management could easily put right. the interior decor and main menu deserve better.

Came for an evening meal with my family and from the moment we entered until we left the staff were outstanding, they made our evening. They couldnt do enough and had big smiles on their faces. Food was one of the best meals we have ever had, could taste every flavour, was so fresh and delicious. The place looks incredible. Was a wonderful evening and can't wait to return to try more fabulous food. 10 out of 10 ⭐️⭐️

Il Padrino is one of our favourite places to go for a meal. The food is always delicious and staff are friendly, especially the owner Alberto who always welcomes customers and takes pride in the venue. The recent refurbishment has made it an even nicer place to enjoy an evening

We attended for a meal with family after the recent renovations, the restaurant looks lovely after the changes. The food was amazing and Luigi was very attentive to our needs as were all the staff. Would highly recommend for any occasion or just a night out with someone special

Epic, unbelievable, amazing quality food. Great menu with infinite options to please all pallets. Food unbelievably fresh. Thank you for such a good experience 🙏

Wonderful location in the center of town can be a bit tricky finding parking (don't let that put you off, the staff were brilliant, very helpful and friendly. The food was excellent and well priced definitely recommended will be going again.

I don’t find my words how amazing restaurant and staff , and food was more then brilliant 🤩, lovely staff and even owner him self come to ask us if we are fine , amazing 😻 staff , food was wow blowing mind to be honest , and was was the most amazing thing it’s that there was no signal on the phone , I was watching around the restaurant everyone was chatting with family and friend , no phone on the hands that was just so lovely and blowing mind , well done . I wana say thank you to the owner and to the all the staff my friend you are best owner and you have the most lovely and wonderful people staff , the money for two persons dinner was amazing thank you , see you soon ☺️👍💯🥰

Great for date night, staff are very attentive and fast service. Food was gorgeous and the new refurb is stunning! Highly recommended

Really enjoyed my food tonight. Thank you to Alberto to show me around the new asset to Middlewich. I look forward to spending more money with you. #moneywellspent

I haven't been in Middlewich for a while so I carefully checked this place online before making my way there - only to find it's closed for building work! Apparently it doesn't open for another month but I couldn't find that information before travelling. On top of that, it was now just after 8pm, which seems to be bedtime for cooks these days so after failing to get into two other restaurants I gave up and got a takeaway. This lack of consideration for the paying customers is all too common and deeply disappointing. Just yesterday I told someone that I planned to be in Middlewich for a couple of nights and looked forward to revisiting Il Padrino. Building work has to done, but not making sure online sources are not misleading potential customers is unforgiveable.

Always falling over themselves to help

Exceptional food and service. Couldn't fault anything, spoilt for choice on the menu, food perfectly cooked and all 3 waiters were brilliant .

Food good, staff good, all good, thank you

Really great place to eat fantastic Italian food. Table for four. All had different starters and mains and everything was top drawer. Service from staff was excellent and an entertaining host to add to it all.

As always a beautiful meal really enjoyed it, friendly staff and good value for money. Nice to see well trained staff who enjoy their jobs .

Food is excellent here, go hungry as the portions are huge. They often do 10% discount for take away's and kids eat free. Highly recommend and can't wait for the refurbishment not that it needs it :)

Another excellent meal at Il Padrino! Food and wine superb and reasonably priced. Lovely host - nothing too much trouble. A real gem!

Visited with friends in February and we all really enjoyed our food. The service was excellent and ambience was nice. Would recommend.

Our second visit here and we're made to feel we were family. The staff are all great and friendly and the food is second to non. From the olives tat the beginning to grappa to finish everything was perfect. We will definitely be back

We went tonight to celebrate our daughter's 50th birthday and 2 weeks ago to celebrate my wife's 70th birthday. Both occasions were incredible, nights to remember. The food is amazing and the staff are incredible. In my opinion, the best restaurant in Cheshire. Grazie mille Alberto 👍

Delicious food, wonderful service and atmosphere. I'll come back for the delicious caprese salad alone! I felt very welcomed and will definitely be back.

Great food, good ambience, great service. Top drawer

Amazing food as well as the service! A big thanks to Frank that looked after me really well! Wow Soon after I got introduced to the owner, Alberto, a brilliant guy! Highly recommended Really happy!!

Lovely restaurant, staff attentive, welcoming and friendly. I had the seabass and risotto which was delicious, and a huge portion! My husband had the carbonara, and said it was the best plate of food he has had for a very long time. “Best carbonara ever!” We were on a hotel stay in Middlewich and this restaurant will be the reason we return. Fabulous, thank you!

Visited on Easter Sunday. Great fresh food and an offer for kids to eat free. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Will definitely come back.

Delicious meal, lovely surroundings, friendly and attentive staff. Looking forward to returning after your refurb 😊

We visited Il Padrino in Middlewich for the first time to celebrate my wife's 70th birthday as a family. Coming into the bar area off the street was impressive, bright, modern, and well stocked. Up a couple of steps into the restaurant, very nicely laid out with good lighting. The menu was quite extensive, with many items on the list I have not seen before. The staff are very friendly and attentive, and nothing is too much trouble for them. They will tailor the menu to your requirements. If you want to add or remove something from the meal, they will gladly oblige, e.g, if you don't fancy mushrooms, they will leave them out if you fancy having broccoli, they will add it, no problem. Each member of my family thoroughly enjoyed the meal they ordered,even the children. I had sea bass fillets on a bed of prawn risotto that was amazing. My wife had the Pollo Griglia, of which I had a taste, and I can honestly say that it is one of the tastiest things I have ever had. We will be returning, and I will definitely be having the Pollo Griglia next time. Many thanks to the owner and staff for making my wife's birthday memorable. Thank you.

Absolutely delicious meal out for our family and really friendly welcome and service, we will definitely be back!

Fantastic. Food and service was excellent. One of the best Italian meals that we have had in years. Staff couldn't do enough for us and we will definitely be back next time we are in area. 10 out of 10 in every respect

At last Middlewich has a superb restaurant! This Italian establishment offers a wonderful menu of authentic food at sensible prices. Lovely decor very attentive staff who really seem anxious to please! The seafood resotto was to die for!!! as was the sauteed mushroom starter!! Luigi our waiter was very helpful and guided us through our choices . Really looking forward to our next visit.

We booked a last minute table for our family, and our daughters loved it (as did Mummy and Daddy). Luigi made us welcome, and our four year old asked to come back before we'd even started eating! The food definitely didn't disappoint too, we had pasta dishes that were really tasty and fresh, our one year old couldn't get enough of the garlic bread and pizza (and from the taste I got that was really good too). We're lucky to have Il Padrino so close to home, we will be back soon!

Both the food and the service was absolutely flawless, the staff are so polite. Couldn't have asked for a better birthday meal, thanks guys :)

Lovely meals, lovely people. Very reasonable prices. I did find it a bit difficult with the steps, which is the only thing that would prevent me going again. The rest of the family thoroughly enjoyed the evening. When Il Padrino have the refurbishment maybe they...

Wow wee what an Italian!!! Very friendly staff and a lovely owner who spoke to us. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and one of the best I've ever seen. Loved all the pictures and the wine bottle arrangements. The food itself is out of this world, so tasty and beautifully displayed ... We both said it's one of the best restaurants we've been to and we eat out every night with work so that's some going and it's definitely a 10/10 and shame I can't rate it that. Can't wait to come back again 💯

Amazing staff and incredible food, our favourite place to go for a yummy meal. Would always recommend for any occasion.

Excellent service, good prices, and great food. I visited from London for a Mother's Day meal after hearing good reviews, and Il Padrino did not disappoint! Highly recommend. We will be back!

Fantastic food every time, beautiful decor and lovely staff looking after our every need. We are so lucky to have this gem of a restaurant on our doorstep, all of our family birthdays are celebrated here as it our favourite Italian restaurant.

Fantastic food with great service. Have celebrated many birthdays here and will continue to come back. The food was delicious as always.

This spot was exactly what we were looking for a night out on mother's day Excellent service, excellent food Overall a great experience Looking forward to another trip there

We had a lovely evening at il Padrino, the service was excellent, as was the food and wine. It has a lovely atmosphere, I would recommend.

The best of the best!!! Lovely friendly staff great food always excellent. All around a great Italian restaurant really worth a visit garentee a return once you have been once.

This place is fantastic! Amazing food quality, coupled with the friendliest staff. Great value for money and a menu with fabulous dishes! I love it here!

Amazing food, Amazing service. Amazing atmosphere. You’re made to feel welcome, the service is so personal and the food was insanely delicious. Would always recommend

Quite an extensive menu and the food was very good. Lovely "authentic" atmosphere enhanced by the friendly, enthusiastic and bouyant owner, Alberto.

The food was absolutely lovely, well presented and staff were fantastic. Definitely our favourite and first choice of restaurant.

A beautiful restaurant with amazing food choices. Service was great as always from srart to finish. Thank you to Alberto and his team. Thank you for the birthday drinks and profiteroll at the end x

Had a pleasant evening....wine was good, the restaurant is lovely and the service was attentive. Menu was fairly traditional Italian but I'd have liked to have seen more Sicilian dishes. Husband's Linguine with Polpetto was delicious, I had the Filleto Rossini. The steak was a...

What a fantastic place this is. Was greeted by professional staff, was sat down on a comfy table with nice seats drink order was taken and delivered quickly, we was then greeted by the owner who told us about the meals what was great to...

We love Il Padrino and are so lucky to have this gem in our little town. The food is always amazing, but not only that the staff are always so welcoming and friendly. I can’t rate this restaurant high enough. If you want quality, good...

A wonderful evening again, food tastes amazing and so well presented, piping hot and so fresh. Service is outstanding, very friendly,hospitable and professional staff,we just love the place. If we had enough time in our schedule, we would eat there every week!!

Went for Valentine celebration with my wife. The food was excellent, served by very helpful and pleasant staff. Manager was very hands on and took time to speak to everyone. Will definitely go again.0

Wow, my partner said it was the best starter he ever had. He doesn't try new food or places to eat often. It was a set menu for valentines. Amazing value for money, and the food was so tasty. We will be coming back ASAP....

Lovely meal, really enjoyed the music - even singing along in places! Nothing was too much trouble and service was excellent. We would really recommend this restaurant.

The food’s really good and the service’s excellent! Louis, our attendant was brilliant and looked after us. It was very special to see the owner himself personally attending each table. Overall it was an amazing experience and we will be visiting again.