La Lanterna in Shropshire

Simply amazing food, cooked to perfection and you're not waiting round between courses. Three high quality, very tasty dishes and all served within a hour by very friendly staff. Really made my 50th birthday special, thank you.

A really good lunch Excellent food and service Decent wine A real taste of Italy and great value. Nice decor What more could you ask

I visited on a Saturday lunchtime with friends, what a great place! We all had the lunchtime special which was excellent value for money. The food was wonderful, really tasty. All the staff were very friendly & the waitress who served us was lovely. The restaurant had a really authentic feel & I would definitely recommend.

The first time I went to La Lanterna for my Grandma's birthday, it was wonderful, the staff are very friendly and helpful and the food, including the lasagne I had, they were delicious. I can't wait to return to La Lanterna in the future. If you want some Italian food, I recommend going to La Lanterna at the Old Vestry.

Was in Shrewsbury for a day out with no decision about lunch, so Googled restaurants near me and La Lanterna popped up with lots of good reviews. So thought I would give it a try. My word, so glad we did. It was a Thurs lunchtime and the restaurant was busy, which is always a good sign! There was a set lunch menu, which was very good value. We ordered one set lunch and a pasta dish from the main menu. Not expecting much from the set menu, but all the dishes were lovely and a good size. Service was friendly and warm, felt very welcomed. The restaurant was cozy and dark with lots of interesting poster, pictures on the wall, just had a lovely atmosphere. Definitely would come again, perhaps for an evening meal.

La Lanterna always delights. Excellent food at a sensible price from a simple menu served with courtesy and efficiency. No hanging around waiting wondering what happened to the next course. Portions are generous. Exemplary Italian cuisine prepared and served by people who clearly know their stuff. We will return again!

What a find - lovely food, staff & great value - found by accident as signage could be better - would definitely recommend

Having seen La Lanterna on Tripadvisor I decided to try the place. I am really glad I did. We went for lunch and had the daily special which was only £9.50 per person for a pasta dish, bread and a small glass of wine. This was great value and excellent quality. The ravioli we had was superb. We then had dessert and coffee, which blew a hole in the day having a cheap lunch philosophy but was worth every penny. The ice cream especially was top rate. It is a little hidden away down a side alley, but very central, so make the effort to find it and you will not be disappointed.

A lovely little restaurant. Nice food with great portions. Nice surroundings and friendly staff. A real hidden gem.

Been here a few times and always wonderful food and service

Wonderful food, great atmospher friendly efficient service.. Loved it

Had a lovely lunch here with friends to celebrate my birthday. The food was delicious and the service was prompt and friendly. Will certainly be coming back.

I went with my Father for lunch and really enjoyed it: the food was very good, we had the specialty dish and the bread with vegetables, they had a good selection of drinks and the restaurant atmosphere was beautiful. I saw a bit of the kitchen, and I loved the fact the dining area had Italian mascots. I really enjoyed my meal and will definitely visit again. Greyson, 7 years old.

We found this place on a chance beautiful restaurant, lovely food and great service a real gem thank you to all the team .

We found this place after a little searching, thank good ess for the sign posts however it fits the hidden gem statement. We arrowed and greeted by pleasant staff, a little pushy on the are we ready to order, especially as we were early for our 6pm sitting. We ordered some drinks and then our food. Cannot fault the food at all, very delicious indeed. Great value for money also. I had the salmon and vegetables which was absolutely delicious. It is a small venue, it can be a squeeze at times. My only problem was one of the girls asked me to move my bag which is fine buy it was how she said it to me, was quite rude. That's why it's dropped a star for me on the review. However, food and atmosphere brilliant. FYI- extremely warm and no air con far as I could tell and it was super hot on a very hot day outside.

Visited on the off chance when having a short stop off in Shrewsbury on our way home. The lunchtime special was excellent value. Just the right quantity including either wine or soft drink. Staff and service was excellent and very friendly

Lovely evening spent with the family. We have been here many times and will definitely be returning. The food is always of a good quality and the staff are also very friendly and attentive. The peppered steak is definitely worth trying. The mussels lacked a bit of flavour but apart from that a very good meal.

Excellent food, good atmosphere.

Gorgeous food, lovely staff, wonderful ambience. Can't beat this place. This was 4th or 5th visit and we are going again next week. Well worth the drive from Telford.

Lucky to have been squeezed in at late notice for an absolutely delicious dinner. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Food was amazing and a great little find in Shrewsbury. We will defintley be back already planning out next visit

Called in for some lunch and was shown to a table. We hadn't booked, and it was quite busy. We ordered from the menu a main meal and a drink. There was a bit of a wait, but it wasn't excessive, and everything was cooked fresh. The service was excellent, and the food was first class 👌 The owner was a very friendly, cheerful guy. We would definitely go there again.

You will not have been to anywhere like this place . In the old vestry , very atmospheric . Lovely young staff and cracking food . Don’t miss .

A pleasant place. The staff was very welcoming, the food arrived very quickly. The pasta was exceptional, I recommend it with confidence and we will come here again.

Love this place. Great food, great service, just love it.

Amazing little hidden Italian, great value for money and amazing food would definitely recommend!!

Fitted us in at short notice lovely staff and sublime food

Couldn't have asked for more. The husband had been craving a really good lasagne for ages and he was not disappointed in fact he hasn't stopped talking about it for a week. Great staff who were super helpful. Loved the atmosphere and the decor. Will definitely return.

What a find!! Delicious food and genuine friendly service. Worth booking if you fancy trying it as it was really busy when we found it 👍

Excellent food, if yore on a budget they off an £8.50 special including a glass of wine or soft drink. Would highly recommend them.

I had the lunch time special which was delicious & great value...love the atmosphere

Excellent, authentic Italian food. Great value. A favourite restaurant!

Lovely Italian restaurant in a beautiful building in the middle of Shrewsbury. Friendly staff and a great menu of classics and an affordable lunch special

A lovely family ran Italian restaurant in the beautiful setting of the old vestry of St Alkmunds Church. Small and intimate, with a fantastic atmosphere and lovely food. I've been here many times and will be back many more times.

Lovely meal, good surroundings. Early in evening so place quiet. Very quaint venue and good service.

Its not often that you feel transported to the country you're dining experience is from - La Lanterns does this in spades. Having lived in Italy everything about it exuded Italianness - spend some time finding the place because it's a challenge but a challenge worth taking on and be prepared for not just exquisite Italian food but for bodily translocation to Italy itself - thank you La Lanterns - until the next time xx

We loved celebrating our Golden Wedding anniversary here, friendly quirky and intimate,of course the food was delicious too, will definitely book to go again 😀

Our first visit in Saturday, to celebrate our Gold anniversary, and we loved the place as soon as we walked in, really quirky, and different. A great atmosphere, and the food was superb. We toured Italy for our silver anniversary, but never got food to this standard.

Perfect food in the perfect setting. Always a pleasure to be served by Nick.

It's a very casual,cosy restaurant . Like sitting in Nonna's kitchen....and that's its charm. Very reasonable prices and good food. They do a great lunch deal, incredibly priced but book ahead, it's so popular. A lovely little hidden gem.

Great little place to eat. In historical surroundings. Food was good. With excellent service.

What a fantastic restaurant! Very atmospheric, great food! Brilliant service already looking forward to going back

Visited last nightt for my birthday, it was like stepping into italy! Beautiful food, authentic atmosphere and great staff

What a gem .. service was prompt, the food was delish🇮🇹🍷🍝. If you wanting to sample or recapture the ambiance of Italy - La Lanterna is a must!

Lovely quaint restaurant brilliant staff excellent food reasonable prices recommended 👌👍👍

Amazing food, extremely good value, charming staff. Particularly enjoyed the lunch offer.

Amazing place, you often need to book though. Great selection of Italian dishes and a really good lunch offer too.

I am starting to feel I have been spoilt. Good food but that was about it. I have been to many other Italian restaurants and had the added treatment of the waiter pouring the drinks out into the glasses and putting the cheese onto the dish, and at the end of the meal when the bill came was given a chocolate, sweet or a Limacello at no extra charge to the bill. Yes the food was nice but nothing out of the ordinary to he honest.

Fanta food, quick service and great value for money. Will definitely be back!

We booked La Lanterna a considerable time ago as it was my birthday and we were staying in Shrewsbury. We never come to Shrewsbury without visiting this fabulous restaurant, it’s quite small and quirky and you seem spot different each time you visit. We’ve been many times but we’ve never seen it as busy as it was last Friday. When we walked through the door there was another couple queuing in front of us and we questioned ourselves as to whether we had actually booked!!! They just couldn’t turn the tables around fast enough but my goodness was it worth the few minutes wait while they cleared our table. The food was as usual absolutely superb and excellent service. The staff at La Lanterna work so hard to make sure everything is spot on. Can’t wait for our next visit.

This is a wonderful little gem of a restaurant that serves great Italian food in a very unpretentious manner. The interior is quirky with classic style pictures and memorabilia. My wife and I enjoyed a fantastic lunch the portions sizes were excellent and the staff were cheerful and attentive but not overtly so. I would recommended that you book as the place is always full of happy dinners which surely, is the best recommendation you can get.

What a night. Fantastic service. Food was amazing. Wine lush too. We sat in little alcove loved the experience. We will be back

A hidden gem. The restaurant is small and quirky but this adds to the excellent atmosphere. The food was superb. I had a seafood carbonara and my wife had fillet steak. Both were delicious and the portions generous. The welcome was warm and accommodating. I would highly recommend this restaurant for those seeking authentic Italian cuisine in a cosy setting.

Small restaurant, great atmosphere. Delicious food. Starters were excellent, including prawn bruschetta. Lasagne main was tasty and generous. No room for dessert.

Superb food and service , a very special ambience . Do yourself a real favour and try this place

Another fantastic return visit. The lunch deal is always amazing. At £8.50 with wine you can't go wrong. Somewhere we have to go on a visit to Shrewsbury.

Amazing food and customer service. Owner is very attentive. Always go here for family dinners or date nights would highly recommend. Atmosphere is very cool as well.

Great food, fantastic staff,love the interior, Freddie is amazing.

Great value for a very enjoyable lunch menu even included a glass of wine. Quirky restaurant very little has changed in 20-25 years but it just adds to the atmosphere will keep going back as the best value in Shrewsbury at present.

Very atmospheric place, with amazing food, very friendly staff and authentic owners. Much recommended for a date night or for the night with the friends or family. You will have a great time, no doubts.

Beautiful food and atmosphere. I love the wallpaper at the big table. Staff is very friendly will accommodate anything you need. Keep coming back for family meals and catch up with friends. Best Italian restaurant in Shrewsbury. Highly recommend

Very atmospheric place, with amazing homemade food, very friendly staff and authentic owners. Much recommended for a date night or for the night with the friends or family. You will have a great time, no doubts.

Table squashed in a very small space, waiter was off-hand bordering on rude. Main course food was great but garlic bread expensive for what was provided. Desserts small, swimming in a pool of runny cream and mediocre, not worth the money.

I’m in Shrewsbury for business, and I had this restaurant recommended to me. It’s a bit hard to find, but make the effort, as it’s worth it. I was first through the door, and the staff were lovely. I was given plenty of time to select my order, it’s nice to not be rushed. The bruschetta al pomodoro was amazing, and the Pollo Cacciatora was delicious. I was too full for dessert, sadly, but I enjoyed an espresso. It’s very small, but it’s full of atmosphere. As I said, the staff were very friendly, and even though I was on my own, I felt very relaxed in there. Take the time to search it out, one of the best Italian meals I’ve had in the UK.

Went here for valentines. Was a set menu option only including Prosecco in the price of £80. My boyfriend and I did not receive this due to being underage but we were not compensated either. Instead they made us buy the one lemonade we had to request as they conveniently forgot to take our drinks order. The wait time on all the food and drinks was unacceptable as we were on a time limit being the teenagers that we are. The rib starter had only 3 on the plate and no meat to the bone with only a tiny drizzle of sauce. Nothing special. My boyfriend ordered the steak which was over cooked when he asked for it medium rare and it looked like something a dog would regurgitate. Not impressed. The main waiter kept sighing as if the job he was doing was a chore and was clearly not creating a friendly environment where I would want to go for a romantic date. Will not be returning to this restaurant. For £80 we were expecting the best meal ever but instead it was a waste of money on a meal which was quite frankly disappointing.

What a beautiful place! Staff were lovely, couldn't do enough for you, food was out of this world. We had two different steak dishes and they were gorgeous. Prices good and not over expensive. The little vestry itself was small but full of character, I felt like I was on my holidays! Will definitely be returning here when I plan to visit Shrewsbury again.

What a great find! We were on a little mother and son break to Shrewsbury and my son had booked this gem of a ristorante without knowing anything about it! The food, service and atmosphere were perfect! We will be back!

We booked for a Saturday at 6pm and personally I fully expected it to be relatively quiet, it was completely full! This speaks to the quality of food and the whole experience! Inside it is a really quirky little place, which really does feel like you've arrived in a family restaurant in Italy. Food - awesome and not over priced either Location - very accessible Staff - friendly, didn't rush us and were polite and attentive Restaurant - very authentic Seriously, go it's great 👌👌

Best restaurant in Shrewsbury! Food is fresh and delicious and both food and atmosphere are always perfect!

Such a cosy ristoranté , four of us met up for lunch, we had the special offer. The offer consisted of a pasta dish of the day , bruschetta bread , salad with either a 125ml glass of wine , red , white, rosé or a soft drink. Today this cost us £8:50 per person which is incredible value. There is a full menu with many other dishes available. Fantastic.

Great traditional food, lovely owners, very reasonably priced

Undoubtedly the BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN THE AREA. Have tried other Italian restaurants and none compare in taste and environment. This has become our preferred dinner spot, offering exceptional food with meticulous attention to detail. Each visit is a delightful surprise for the palate. Grateful to Alfredo and staff for consistently creating unforgettable experiences.

After trying to get a table a few times before Christmas, when it was always fully booked, we finally ate her last week. We'll definitely try to come back ! For starters we shared olives and a caprese salad, beautifully presented. For mains my wife and I had pasta - penne arriabata and spaghetti putanesca, both filling and tasty. The mother in law had the salmon with almonds and bacon in a creamy sauce. I can tell both of them have enjoyed their food when I dont get any offered to me and I didnt get a crumb ! Excellent food, a quirky little restaurant quite off the beaten track.

My partner has celiac disease so finding a good Italian place has been hell, but La lanterna is a good send. La Lanterna offers all pasta mains bar the lasagne and the cannelloni as gluten free, including their monthly specials. They also have a gluten free bruschetta. The staff are amazing and so accommodating. And the food is to die for.

Lovely homemade food, great atmosphere. Recommend the lunch time deals they do. Will be back soon, for more tasty food 😊

Fantastic time at Lanterna. Food was delicious. Service was quick and efficient.

What a lovely place , very much home cooking, lovely atmosphere, very nice friendly staff, definitely recommend it , make sure you book in advance, thank you,very good value for money, balismo

The lunch special remains mandatory. In and out in 38 minutes after bruschetta, pasta bolognese, a little salad, tiramisu and 2 glasses of wine, can't argue with that

We booked for 16 of us for our Tuesday morning tennis group. The food was delicious, we pre-ordered which made it efficient and the service was fine. One of our party was ill but we were not charged. There was a delay to our getting in as the place is so popular the staff were still laying up the tables. Thoroughly recommend for good Italian food at competitive prices.

Amazing food loved every dish. Was just like Italy amd very well designed inside. Amazing service too

Wow. Best Italian in Shrewsbury by a mile. I went Monday with the girlfriend. And was that good I’m taking my daughter Fri night and my staff from work sat night. Just amazing. Food is amazing, atmosphere is just like being in Italy, staff are friendly and very reasonable. Almost a bit too cheap that I wasn’t expecting any where near the quality I got. Defo my new favourite restaurant and can’t recommend enough

Superb place. Lovely food. Great service. Really enjoyed our meal, which is real home cooking and a delight to come to. Well worth the visit.

Been few times recently and food fab service and cost .Great place to meet up with friends

Delicious Italian cuisine, excellent service, excellent value - all in the most atmospheric surroundings. We couldn't fault our experience and we will be back for more soon. Thank you!

Was recommended and wasn't disappointed.. Very quirky authentic tiny restaurant tucked away down cobble street in old vestry rear of church. Awesome fixed price lunch, salad, pasta and awesome bruscetta with glass house wine for an incredible value of £8.50 and ample food on the...

Introduced my friend who lives in Shrewsbury to this lovely restaurant. It's small, very friendly restaurant which always delivers. Never been disappointed.

Quality food at fair prices, and good service

Lovely staff. Great value . Special place

Returned for a meal after a covid absence. Menu additions brilliant, people serving attentive friendly welcoming and speedy. Boy have my wife and I missed your hospitality! Still brilliant service and excellent food. Well done Freddie. Its nice to be back. We were shown to...

Fantastic, traditional Italian restaurant.

Fantastic meal our go to place whenever we are in Shrewsbury.

Does not look much from the outside, but don’t be fooled! Exceptional food, authentic. Italian cuisine with attentive friendly staff. Reasonable prices. Well worth a visit.

Just back from the La Lanterna in Shrewsbury would highly recommend it lovely food very friendly owner will definitely be visiting again. Just one thing it gets very busy so would recommend booking a table

The waitress should do some other job.

A small and intimate restaurant. We enjoyed the food and the staff were very friendly

Lovely place with a genuine Italian atmosphere. The food was great, we had pasta arrabiatta and carbonara, both very tasty and big portions, also the funghi bruscheta we had as starter was delicious. The tiramisu was to die for. Definitely we'll come back

A little authentic Italian restaurant that produces some of the best Italian food I’ve ever tasted. Food was fresh, tasty and plentiful. Staff were so friendly and efficient and the setting was outstanding. Only a small place (20-25 covers I’d guess) but the ambience is fantastic. Make sure you book ahead as it was busy (but not overbearing). A definite must for Italian food lovers.

We were not sure what to expect when we got to the door of the old vestry but once inside were facinated by this small intimate restaurants decor and the lovely ambience created. The specials were delicious as well as the mains and deserts and...

Tasty food, great atmosphere typically to a small family restaurant.

Ein ganz kleines, aber feines und sehr authentisches italienisches Restaurant. Hier wird gekocht wie bei Mama in Italien. Einfach wunderbar

This is a fun restaurant with great authentic Italian atmosphere in centre of Shrewsbury- food was great and good value. Very busy at weekends though: we had to vacate our table promptly for next sitting and a combination of horrendous traffic, road closures and parking...