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Firstly i would like to say after our visit last night there was only an issue with one member of staff, the young lady that was responsible for serving us was very very good and its such a pity that the older lady who dealt with the issue does not know the meaning of hospitality. We were a party of seven and obviously started with a round of starters which were very nice, on arrival of the main courses everything looked good and to be fair, apart from the one issue, tasted very nice. The issue we had was that the chicken dish that was ordered smelt off and indeed was off, Again at this point it was not really an issue as these things do happen. When we asked the, i presume supervisor, over to report the issue she picked up the chicken on the fork and said it smells fine to me and the chicken was bought yesterday, she left the plate there and did not even take it back to the chef to check the dish, all other main courses were very nice might i add. After the bill was presented the chicken dish had been taken off the bill which is not what we wanted, the young lady who dealt with the bill was very charming and polite and apologized for the chicken dish. After leaving our table and indeed a tip as we walked out of the restaurant the supervisor was stood at the bar with the chef and i can only describe her as staring us down and basically giving us filthy looks......again it seems that the hospitality training had fallen short with this older lady and maybe she would do well by learning from the youngsters that you employ on how to treat their customers. A bad experience that could have been handled a lot better from just one member of staff who should probably know better.

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matthewmE1822KB . 2021-08-20

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I enjoy pizza, hadn’t had one for a while so was looking forward to this recommended Italian restaurant made pizza. Ordered their £13.50 “Il Vesuvio” so expected a lot with that name and for the price…and what a disappointment. Most of the [small] pizza was an empty desert of pizza dough with crust so thick it was inedible. Get your act together IV and give better value for money.

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NiC4734 . 2021-07-28

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As fine dining Gentlemen we chose to send oe our team off at this wonderful setging in Llanwit Major. The food was unbelievable.... the Gnocchi was oit of this world. We as a group fully recoomend this fine dining experience Carlos, Viv and team. 5STAR.

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lukesG5433PT . 2021-06-04

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Gorgeous food, highly recommend the seafood pasta. Lovely atmosphere and the waiter was so lovely and friendly.

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Jaz-Dayus . 2021-05-19

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Lovely meal after months of lockdown. Bread, oil and olives got us off to a tasty start. My gnocchi was superb, as was the calamari and salad. House wine highly recommended. Sitting outside was a bit nippy but blankets were provided. Excellent service too.

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Victoria2121 . 2021-05-08

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No vegetarian lasagne :( Do people not understand VL will cure world hunger if everyone could eat it all the time!?The restaurant only opened for the 13 of us to celebrate a 50th birthday. We all placed our orders in advance and we were eating starters and mains within 45m of being seated.The Devil Child had olives for a starter and I had the Vesuvio pizza for my main. See pictures. My pizza cost £12.50. I thought it was only worth half that price.

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Dude_Exemplified . 2020-12-12

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Been here a few times as we’re local and they never fail to live up to the high standards set on our first visit. Last night the food was top notch again. Real home cooked Italian food. Loved my pizza and was just the right side of spicy. My wife loved her Carbonara ( despite not being able to finish it.) Might be our last time for a while but will be getting takeaways I think. Service was top drawer as well and felt very safe with all the measures put in place for Covid compliance. Thank you again!

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Flanker77 . 2020-10-18

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Went for a family evening and the food and wine were both outstanding. The staff made my 3 year old daughter's night with her 'special' ice cream. Will be making regular visits and cant recommend highly enough!

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robbS5825NW . 2020-10-11

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Had food here with family and friends. Not really my kind of food but it was lovely had no complaints. The pizzas do look very good

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meg2030 . 2020-09-14

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Lovely meal. My sea bream was absolutely delicious and my husband’s squid was good. His tiramisu was to die for. It would’ve been 5 stars, except for my lemon cheesecake which was very disappointing indeed and the service of our mains within 5 mins of getting our aperitifs. But definitely will go again.

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Victoria2121 . 2020-08-31

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Lovely friendly Italian. Food is of a very good standard. Pizza, Steak, Melenzane and seafood starter all very good.

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Belvedere211 . 2020-08-19

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Wonderful tasty food and great friendly service! Top notch as usual, really pleased you’re open again.

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Neilyweely . 2020-07-20

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Lovely atmosphere, wonderfully tasty, authentic Italian food at very reasonable prices. Very attentive and friendly staff. Would highly recommend and will definitely return on my next visit to llantwit.

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Lavinia H . 2020-03-07

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I've been eating at Il vesuvio for over 10 years and every time it just seems to get better and better. The food, wine, atmosphere and staff are all absolutely fantastic. Both myself and fiancé agreed that it was one of the best meals that we had ever had. We are both very excited to come back soon. Da Iawn and gratzi Miele

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adamhA9769RT . 2019-12-21

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We celebrated a 30th birthday yesterday, only 4 of us and it was faultless, from the anti pasti to the highly recommended linguine Pescatore, all cooked freshly which you can taste. great job guys keep up the good work. grazie per una bella serata :)

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Jarrod W . 2019-11-20

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Please move your restaurant to Peterborough UK 😂, we are sooo lacking a quality, authentic Italian. Absolutely amazing, food, staff, the whole lot!

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lisamarie b . 2019-11-15

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Fab food, fab service. The staff are always so welcoming here. The food is delicious.. authentic Italian! I recommend the Spigola, simply yum!

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lisamogs . 2019-10-07

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I am a member of staff here and have worked here for 8 weeks. I am regretful to say that I was not paid the wages I was owed and wrongfully dismissed from my job due to made up circumstances with zero evidence.

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jamiel678 . 2019-09-28

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Attended this restaurant on Friday with a friend for a relaxing meal. We were warmly greeted by a brilliant member of staff called Lee who took care of us through our sitting, assuring we had everything we needed. The food was amazing, freshly cooked pizzas and the lovely owner came out to chat with us. Extremely friendly will definitely go back again.

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Ffion-rose13 . 2019-09-19

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Beautiful food, very friendly staff and very accommodating. Would highly recommend. Deffinatley coming back again.

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Berh W . 2019-09-09

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We celebrated our 52nd wedding anniversary in the Ill Vesuvio restaurant recently and we enjoyed the best fillet steaks we have ever eaten.Everything about our visit was excellent Carlo and his staff welcomed us and we felt valued by them. We can highly recommend this popular resteraunt.

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TeresaMx142 . 2019-08-23

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Went there for the first time, read the reviews on here first. I was not dissatisfied at all it was proper decent tasty food. Everything cooked to perfection. Attentive waiter. Clean establishment with good parking options. Will return.

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thehornybishop . 2019-08-20

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Booked a table Wednesday 14th August and once again had a fabulous meal. The staff and chef are always very attentive, nothing is too much trouble would highly recommend.

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Relbatsouting . 2019-08-18

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We are here once again for a family get together and we all had a great evening. The staff were welcoming and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The food was fantastic from starters through to the deserts. Highly recommend this lovely restaurant.

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hirsty003 . 2019-08-09

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Started off really well,fast service and a very polite and helpful waitress,however. After our meal we had our own cake with candles,when we asked the waitress for the cake she obliged and fetched it out on the counter. She went to light the candles and was immediately shouted at by the owner who told her they had no time for that and that they had food to get out. She did manage to light the candles for us against the wishes of the owner,on receiving the bill we found we’d been overcharged for three sauces and five pizza toppings. We then asked our waitress about her tips,to which she replied we don’t get them. The guy working behind the bar then gestured towards a pint glass and said they go in there. Not a chance mate,we managed to sort something out for our waitress ourselves,they need to take a leaf out of the waitresses book on customer relations and skills. By the way our combined bill came to over £200 ,left there never to return.

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MrMrsChrisDavies . 2019-08-03

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Lucky to live close to this restaurant. Been going here for years, always great food, service and atmosphere.

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Roobs259 . 2019-07-19

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Popped in for a quick bite Saturday evening, Service excellent, the food was divine, the Aubergine Starter is a must have and the main with Walnuts was just amazing, excellent!

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KookieCheshireUK . 2019-07-15

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Decent Italian restaurant, friendly staff, food well prepared and presented, not too pricey. Simple retro decor.

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BAtoo . 2019-05-29

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We have used this restaurant on many occasions and it never fails to disappoint. The food, staff and service is excellent, the atmosphere is friendly we recommend it to anyone who likes a taste of good Italian food.

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robo3200 . 2019-05-26

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I was told by locals that this was the best Italian in the area and it didn’t disappoint first class did with top service, the house red was stunning

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paulcP5399UA . 2019-04-06

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Fantastic meal last night proper authentic Italian food, friendly staff ,and owners ,would definitely return and recommend to others

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J887JJmarkm . 2019-02-17

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Visited with the family on Christmas Eve. I had the il Vesuvio pizza. I can honestly say it was the best pizza I’ve ever eaten. Added to that the friendly staff and feel of the restaurant- it was a top evening.

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iamapioneer . 2018-12-29

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Been here twice now and it's a new favourite. You can tell if an Italian is cooking if you order lasgne and boy do they get it right! Would happily work my way through the menu here. Easy to find, easy parking, and good service. Tiramisu knocked my head off! Beautiful

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Cath070 . 2018-12-20

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Used TripAdvisor to select a decent steakhouse/Italian restaurants close to the railway station and the rugby club. Was not disappointed. Superb service, steaks and definitely set us up for the evening. Defo recommend.

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PaulDundee . 2018-11-25

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Great little Italian. Great atmosphere and food. Service was efficient and it is very reasonably priced. Will definitely be returning again

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councilhousechris . 2018-11-01

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I came here with some locals and it didn’t disappoint. The food was great and I had the steak which was perfectly cooked. A nice salad on the side of the steak wouldn’t have gone a mis though as the steak looked rather bare with the side of chips.

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CasieMartin . 2018-10-15

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We had a really excellent meal here to celebrate my wife's 60th birthday. We were on holiday in the area and I had booked the table a month in advance as a surprise. I was a little concerned when my wife told me she had become disillusioned with Italian restaurants, but I needn't have worried. The food was cooked to perfection and the pescatore was exactly as my wife requested. The chef came out to make sure we were happy with our food.

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steglas . 2018-10-06

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I had the great fortune of eating here on Monday night and loved very bit of it, brilliant from start to finish as well as pricing. Will definitely eat there when im in town

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Discover754584 . 2018-09-20

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I love this restaurant and I don't know anyone who is not happy with eating. The staff are wonderful and the whole atmosphere is great. The food is just Italian and the wine is great. I highly highly recommend this restaurant and is a must to go to. Be early and book as it gets busy as it's the best restaurant in Llantwit Major. Big thumbs up.

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steven M . 2018-09-04

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The place seemed buzzing from the outside but we three were put in an empty room on our own for the duration of our visit. I know this was because the other room was full but it felt weird!

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Roving802647 . 2018-09-02

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Popped into this family run restaurant on the off chance of a table. Even though they were very busy they squeezed up in. Lovely service and great food as before. They never fail to deliver.

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hirsty003 . 2018-08-29

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Me and my husband visited here based on the trip advisor reviews as we arent local and were only in town for a few nights.

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Olivia J . 2018-08-27

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This is the second time I have visited this restaurant in less than a year, not bad considering I actually live over 100 miles away! This time I ordered the Pork Medallions Meal as my main and could not fault it. It was served with seasonal vegetables and crispy potatoes. All the food was prepared to a high standard and some around the table remarked upon how the quality of the locally sourced meats matched those served in many of the high end restaurants in London at at least twice the price! The desert was served also to a high standard, I chose to have the Brownie. The restaurant overall is cosy and typical of other Italian family run restaurants. The staff were kept busy but always had time to stop and make sure everything was OK with our meals. I would recommend it to any one visiting the area.

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cdakin66 . 2018-08-20

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Glad we found this place after looking for somewhere other than Cardiff to eat. The staff were almost as friendly as the food was excellent. If I described the food it wouldn’t do it justice so all I would say is give this place a try. Thank you and see you again.

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Lee S . 2018-08-03

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Having been recommended by friends to try this restaurant we decided to give it a go we are so pleased we did only 16 mins by train from Barry it is well worth a visit. From our starters to our main and dessert everything was cooked to perfection it was faultless I had lamb and my husband had pork both in lovely sauces and the sweet pizza for dessert was gorgeous with Chocolate & fresh strawberries. We were made to feel so welcome by the owners of the restaurant who were very friendly and chatty all in all if you are looking for good food lovely atmosphere and friendly staff this is the place.

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Susan B . 2018-07-24

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I came here for an evening meal and unusually for this country, we sat outside as it was hot! The atmosphere was tranquil and the service brilliant. I am still having dreams about the chocolate brownie pudding, it was so delicious - I mean, it was so disgusting don’t eat it (so I can have it all mwah hahaha) *cough. The fillet steak was cooked to perfection and my companion’s food was also delicious according to him. I would highly recommend a visit to this restaurant :)

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Joanna D . 2018-07-11

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Went tonight for our anniversary and as always never disappoints! When your eating here you could be anywhere in the world... obviously Italy in particular 😉☺️lovely food and great service

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Mike N . 2018-06-30

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Arrived from London for a sibling ‘stag’ weekend away before our brother gets married in August (and changes forever lol). We really fancied an Italian and found this little gem on trip advisor. Amazing food, the best deserts we’ve had in a very long time, great atmosphere and wonderful staff. We would definitely go back again and would totally recommend this wonderful restaurant to others.

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klm219 . 2018-06-22

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Popped in for a meal on a Saturday evening, hadn’t booked but they found us a table. Staff were attentive, good size portions of food, will go back soon. Thoroughly enjoyed.

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Darren H . 2018-06-18

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I & 3 friends had lunch there last Friday - the food and choice was exceptional and the service was warm friendly and informative.

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Lewisj3 . 2018-05-29

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Absolutely best Italian I have had in ages and they did Chris birthday celebration proud. Greeted with a lovely warm welcome, spoke a little welsh and Italian to us as our drink and food order was taken. Very helpful with choice selection and our meals were cooked to perfection. Everyone was eyeing up each other’s meals as they all looked and tasted so appetising and appealing. Chris even had a birthday icecream given to him as a gift from the owners of the restaurant.

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Janette R . 2018-05-06

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Best Italian meal I have had for ages. Portion s are excellent, better than l I most places I h ave eaten in Italy. !! Not the cheapest of places but you deff pay for what you get !!

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Anne S . 2018-05-04

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Came here for my daughters birthday.

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Mercedesblack . 2018-04-19

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Came here as a last minute booking due to walking out of previous restaurant and they were able to accomodate us straight away which was so kind of them. Straight away staff were so friendly and professional and made us feel very very welcome, like we were locals. Service was fast but not rushed, drinks offered straight away and nothing was too much of a problem. I spilt my drink and they were quick to come and help clear up and re-make our table and have a laugh with us.

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Gemma H . 2018-03-31

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If you’re anything like me, even when you visit what appears to be an authentic restaurant; often you feel deflated as most of the staff are not as authentic as the sign above the door.. Nothing could be further away from this; as this family owned and run business (The husband/ Dad) is from Naples and is sharing his family secrets here in Wales.

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Steve R . 2018-03-11

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I visited with my parents and my two children (10 and 7).

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Nigel G . 2017-12-31

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Once again a fantastic meal, at the table of our choice on a very busy night. the staff as usual were very helpful and friendly. The food was absolutely brilliant as was the wine. Highly recommend a visit to this restaurant, you won't be disappointed.

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Vanessa H . 2017-12-24

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Sat in for lunch once and ordered takeaway pizza twice from this place.

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Belvedere211 . 2017-12-07

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Absolutely stunning food with ever so friendly staff; you will go again! One of the best Italian reztaurants in South Wales.

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A TripAdvisor Member . 2017-12-06

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Stayed in Llantwit Major for an evening after the Wales SA game, and popped in for food when arriving in the Llantwit. Seated really easily, food was perfect, me and my gf both had the house pizza and can not fault it, perfect pizza!! Service was brilliant, value for money and atmosphere in the restaurant was great. The staff were great, we were both in SA shirts and had great banter with the staff which really made it a special visit and one we won't forget. Hope to visit again in the future, thank you for an enjoyable and tasty visit!

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Matthew L . 2017-12-04

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nearly 20 attended on a very busy Saturday evening, the restaraunt was very busy. Excellent food, everyone was very happy and impressed, no complints. The service was superb, we were looked after extremely well by everyone. From fillet steak to pasta to seabass, starters and mains alike were superb. Everyone went home happy, great food, service and value. Can't wait to return. Thanks to all the team at Vesuvios. A great night!

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philclay5 . 2017-12-02

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This is THE BEST Italian restaurant I have eaten in outside of Italy, The food was superb. We went on a Tuesday night and still the atmosphere was superb. good value too. Brilliant, go there and eat - and don't forget to try the lemoncello!

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Leigh_on_seaHan . 2017-11-22

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We tried Il Vesuvio two times during our travel and the food was freshly cooked, very tasty and well presented. The owners were attentive and service was good. Great example of traditional restaurant in Wales!

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934annamariaf . 2017-11-09

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Excellent food, excellent, friendly service, great atmosphere . My favourite Italian restaurant for miles.

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Hamish H . 2017-11-03

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Il Vesuvio is one of the local restaurants, every visit to this establishment is never a disappointment, the service is excellent the wine is good and the food delicious.

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Christine S . 2017-10-19

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Had a lovely meal.Staff were friendly and polite.They also said that if I wanted any variations on the menu items (Like a vegetarian version of a meat dish) they would be quite happy to do that as all the meals are cooked fresh.

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Paul B . 2017-10-11

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Never had a bad meal or service here (10+visits) Pizzas are fantastic, fillet steak, pork loin and seafood pasta are our favourites.

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Neilyweely . 2017-10-04

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We had an early evening table for four. The staff were attentive and friendly generating a relaxed atmosphere. Our four meals were delightful and the house red wine was an excellent accompaniment. One of the party had a steak; which was unusual for them, as they often find they can serve a better steak at home. However, they were delighted with it which they declared was cooked to perfection being tender and served with a rich tasty sauce. A very pleasant experience

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Charlie C . 2017-09-24

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We visited this restaurant for the first time last night and couldn't have been more impressed by the superb food and excellent service. We ate seafood soup and bruschetta to start followed by seafood spaghetti. Not usually eaters of desert, we decided to share a cheesecake and the only disappointment was that we hadn't ordered one each! The staff here are incredibly friendly and attentive. We were even treated to a fabulous chocolate truffle at the end of the evening.In my opinion, to make this restaurant absolutely perfect, dimming the lights a little more and adding a candle to the tables would be a lovely touch. Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful evening. We look forward to visiting again very soon!

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Snaily . 2017-09-23

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Visited twice in a fortnight - 26 of us the first time, 10 the second. Both booked at short notice. We were made to feel welcome on both occasions (several small children the first time). Great food, friendly staff, excellent service.

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John P . 2017-09-15

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The food was excellent, the atmosphere was very pleasant and relaxed and the staff friendly and helpful

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Geoff S . 2017-09-06

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Haven't been for a few years so thought we would try it. Lovely food and the back restaurant is a lovely setting. Enjoyed the food and reasonable price.

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vsesouthwales . 2017-09-03

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We recently celebrated our Golden Wedding anniversary with family and friends (27 in total) in Il Vesuvio Italian Restaurant Llantwit Major. We want to say a big THANK YOUto everyone in the restaurant for the fantastic food and wine which was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. THANK YOU too to the staff who are brilliant, friendly and good humoured. Thank you for making our anniversary so special.If we could give you 10 stars we would!!

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TeresaMx142 . 2017-08-18

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In the middle of Llantwit Major this little gem of an Italian Restaurant.Very friendly staff will serve your pasta with a smile.Noted for their Pizza for miles around with just about any topping you desire.Hey the coffee is good too

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Paul D . 2017-08-14

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This restaurant is great - deals with a large group with minimum fuss, but equally when just a few of us went back another evening it felt intimate and friendly. The food is gorgeous, lovely bread - a real taste of Italy : )

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KathyTripp17 . 2017-08-13

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A warm welcome on a rainy evening followed by excellent service and a delicious meal.Basic surroundings but very friendly family feel restaurant.

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isobel L . 2017-08-12

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We had a fantastic meal for 4 of us. The quality of food was superb. The chef never fails to impress us with his delicious food

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Val G . 2017-08-10

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We wanted something for a change, so decided on Italian in Llantwit Major. This was our first visit so we booked in advance, which was just as it was a Saturday and extremely busy. We were a little disappointed with the menu (it was good) but a lot of items on the website weren't on the menu, but there was still a lot to choose from. I went for the lamb, it was delicious and my husband had chicken also very nice and also very nice bottle of Pinot Grigio . Staff were very friendly and efficient, good was very hot and plenty of it. We will certainly be paying another visit

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186460Taffyg . 2017-08-08

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Best calzone about, would highly recommend it. Also a lovely family run business, ill be back indefinitely.

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DylanMeadon . 2017-07-29

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My wife and I were in Llantwit Major and fancied a quick bite to eat. So I went on to TripAdvisor searched for restaurants nearby, top of the list was Il Vesuvio, so I gave them a quick ring. They told me that they start serving food at 5:30, so I booked a table there and then we arrived at 5:30. We arrived at the restaurant and were shown to a lovely romantic for two! As my wife and I weren't that hungry we decided to have a pizza to share and some garlic bread with Olive Oil as the little starter, and 2 glasses of wine. The food and the wine was fantastic!!!! The staff were brilliant very attentive and with a lovely personality. We will definitely be going back as this was a fantastic experience well done guys!! Oh yes the price was very reasonable.

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Dino T . 2017-07-23

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Excellent food in this very well managed, and equally well patronised restaurant. Il Vesuvio is a well established restaurant situated in the small shopping precinct in Llantwit Major, with good car parking close by.The menu is not overambitious but is all the better for this, ensuring everything is freshly cooked. And we enjoyed our Froday night here. Quite rightly a very popular restaurant,

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cherriesfan_9 . 2017-07-16

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Thirteen family members ages 9 to 74 descended on this family run restaurant on a record-breaking hot evening. The staff happily moved tables out into the courtyard where we enjoyed a delicious dinner. We enjoyed it so much we returned two nights later!

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jmclaus . 2017-06-28

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We haven't been to Il Vesuvio for quite a while and I am delighted to report it's as good as ever. They've had a nice refurbishment and the food and ambiance is authentic, high quality and beautifully presented Italian Cuisine. We took our young niece this time and she though Carlo, the owner was great fun.This is not the run of the mill corporate restaurant. It's a proper family run establishment, you can tell the family take great pride in what they do, and we can't wait to go back! Keep up the good work!

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RMPandHT . 2017-06-19

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Arrived to what look like a pleasesent italian restaurant and was greeted by misaerable waiters and manager. Astmosphere was very flat which lacked any Italian ambiance and made to very very unwelcome. The manager attempted to speak a cross of Welsh/Italian after suggesting there was a language barrier whilst ordering food! Highlight of our night! Food was actually very nice and but there was a chicken bone in one our dishes which did put us off the food and that dish was not ate. We notified the waiter and we were bombarded by the chef with no attempt to apologise just a pathetic explanation which we worked out ourselves and then they wanted to change us for the meal we did not eat, we did pay for all other meals by the way! Really disappointed to then get an aggressive confrontation by the manager who told us not to come back and the head chef who told our guest to become a vegetarian (this was quite funny!) we also had a small child with us which was intimidating for her. Overall a poor experience and a place I would not recommend as there are other local restaurants who would show better customer service I'm sure!!

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Luke J . 2017-06-18

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This family-run Italian restaurant has recently had a refurbishment and is much brighter and seems bigger inside.We booked a meal for our extended family and were looked after perfectly. The waitress coped admirably with our noisy children and everyone had a great meal.In fact, we had such a great time that we went a second time in the same week.

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Veggiedoc . 2017-06-03

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Over 30 of us visited recently having pre booked including menu choices. The welcome was warm, the service great and the food exceptional. As a frequent traveller, I can honestly say the food was as good as most I've had in Italy - praise indeed. My main course was a spaghetti with mushroom and Gorgonzola and it was memorable - for all the right reasons. Portions were generous and prices very reasonable. If I am in this area again, I will definitely come back here. Try it - you will not be disappointed.

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Craig V . 2017-05-28

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This is one of our favourite restaurants and we have been going there for about 10 years or so. The food is always good, the staff are excellent, friendly, efficient and nothing is too much trouble for them.It's a shame they no longer have the excellent Barolo wine, we enjoyed and the replacement is not so good. However, there are other good wines available.Thoroughly recommend this restaurant.

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V S . 2017-05-03

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Great place to go for lovely food and good atmosphere, staff are brilliant and nothing is to much trouble.If you are looking for the best restaurant in Llantwit Major this is the place to go, we have never had a bad meal or experience, the place is family run, owned and a credit to all that work there.

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Paul L . 2017-03-30

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My family and I enjoyed an expertly cooked Italian meal last night at Il Vesuvio. The friendly atmosphere from staff and management together with the authentic Italian food added to the occasion. Many thanks for a lovely evening. We are looking forward to seeing you all again soon.

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ullswater253 . 2017-03-25

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Fantastic meal, the food was very tasty and authentic. Italian food is my favourite and it's great to have genuinely lovely food. Well worth a visit.

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joshuathompson9 . 2017-03-21

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Had a lovely takeaway from il vesuvio, i ordered the Frittata and was very surprised in how good it tasted! I was extremely pleased!! would recommend this restaurant to anyone...

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stap123821 . 2017-03-21

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We popped into Il Vesuvio today and had a great lunch. The restaurant is not much to look at but it's comfortable. More importantly the service and value is very good and the food is excellent. Probably the best pasta dish we've eaten outside Italy (and possibly in Italy too). The menu has all the favourites and many more besides. We had the house red with our meal, also very good. (The only niggle was that the calamari starter was rather small and insipid looking - the anchovy starter on the other hand was excellent and on the generous side.) Overall this place is highly recommended and definitely worth a visit.

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Daisy270 . 2017-03-18

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Visited recently with a friend for a well overdue catchup. Food was fab. Place was clean. Nice. Worth a visit.

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Lyn A . 2017-03-13

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I have eaten at this restaurant for years and I have to say it is my favorite Italian. The food is delicious!! The lasagne is the best my partner and I have ever tasted. It will be a very sad day if there were ever a time that we could no longer have this dish, we would love to know how to make it! Great atmosphere, a hidden gem. May be a little small for some but for us local people it's lovely. We go there every anniversary and valentines meal. If only we could eat there more often!

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NatashaTrue . 2017-02-28

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Eaten here a few times, the service and food is always great. Home cooked pasta dishes and lovely pizza's, friendly staff and you can also purchase yummy pasta and sauces to take home too. Also offers takeaway food.

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549SarahH . 2017-02-06

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I've eaten at Vesuvio a few times now and have to say that I've not once had any issue with the food. The pasta has always been perfect, drinks refreshing and cold without feeling like Liquid Nitrogen and the staff have always been friendly and provided perfect service. My one gripe however, is the lack of space. I wouldn't overly recommend it for a large family meal if you have a few prams to bring and I felt very exposed when sitting in the back room on one of the central tables. Maybe a rethink of the layout would be an idea in the future but as Vesuvio is usually quiet due to its location, I've always had plenty of room with the family.

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LMW95 . 2017-02-05

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A quaint Italian restaurant serving fine food and drink quickly. A friendly service shown by the staff throughout my evening there.Overall a great night.

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td132143 . 2017-01-25

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We had a family reunion of sorts in Llantwit Major recently and walked off the street into ll Vesuvio ... each one of the six of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the service was excellent .. would highly recommend ...

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Suzychamp . 2017-01-24

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Food is freshly cooked. Very knowledgable on wine. Always obliging. Lovely relaxing early evening get togethers.

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jayneannjones . 2017-01-17

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Never had a bad meal here, great service, great food and great wine. The fillet steak here is one of the best I have ever had a d the pasta dishes are always of a good quality and decent portions. We have been here on numerous occasions and have always had a lovely evening. Highly recommended.

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mbx2016 . 2016-12-30

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