la meridiana in Guildford

The service was terrible. We waited over an hour for staters and had to ask 3 times for some sparking water. The food when it did arrive was poor. The liver was swimming in a sea of very sloppy packet like mashed potato. There was only one type of vegetable, green beans which were completely over cooked. The one pudding tasted shop bought and the profiteroles thrown into the bowl covered in pale brown sauce.

The best pasta ever!! So fresh and testy. Loved the service and the atmosphere will definitely recommend it to all of my friends.

Delicious food, friendly service and a great setting. Would highly recommend and can’t wait to come back.

Best take away pizzas ever! Generous toppings and tasty, crispy bases. The team is very friendly as well. Can’t recommend highly enough.

BEST pizza I’ve had. I had the fiorentina and I love the egg runny and it was spot on. Highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend!!!! Fast delivery, calamari is great too. Thank you La Meridiana for making lockdown a bit better.

Gorgeous authentic pizza with thin, crispy bases and fantastic toppings. Very fresh and tasty. Owner very welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend

We popped in for lunch while staying at a nearby campsite, we were so impressed we ordered collect for our next evenings meal. Superb food, reasonable priced.

My mom and I went for the bottomless Prosecco offer, it was amazing! I couldn’t recommend it more, the pizzas are delicious, you were never left with an empty glass and it’s such good value for money! It’s a shame it expired in October!What I love most about this restaurant is the service is impeccable, the staff are so attentive and always go above and beyond to ensure their guests have an unforgettable time. Horsley are so lucky to have such a lovely restaurant in their village!

Last night I had an amazing meal in this beautiful restaurant. The Italian waiters couldn’t do enough for us, from guidance on wine and food pairing to being so attentive. The food was fantastic! Perfectly cooked pink lamb cutlets and a whole lobster with a tasty spaghetti.I wanted to try so much more on the menu....... I will be going back !

We had stopped coming here under the previous owners but decided to try the new operation and were really pleased we did. Lovely buzzy trattoria style, excellent food and wines. We had saltimbocca and branzino, which were both very tasty and well-cooked. We'll return for a pasta/ pizza as both looked great. So nice to have a good friendly Italian back in the centre of the village and to see it attracting people of all ages.

What a delicious meal. We can’t go out to restaurants as shielding an elderly parent but celebrated our wedding anniversary in style with a superb meal from the Meridiana. Restaurant quality to take away. We will definitely be back again soon Many thanks

visited today for lunch with a friend. first visit - will not be the last. Food, service and ambience superb - mushroom bruschetta wonderful Very pleasant lunch

This is the first time we’ve visited this restaurant since moving to the area a few weeks ago. What a wonderful place, we will certainly be going back soon! The carbonara and pizzas were out of this world - huge compliments to the chef. And my husband managed to work his way through this amazing calzone! Our waiter was absolutely fabulous too - thank you for making it such a pleasurable experience - we all loved it!

Visited on bank holiday Monday. Restaurant looked no different to pre COVID. No tables removed so close to each other. Hand sanitizer was empty. Menus handed over in plastic sleeves and not sprayed. Some staff wearing masks, others around their necks and some serving food, not wearing one at all. Saw waiters moving cutlery and glasses from one table to another without cleaning them. Felt v uneasy throughout the whole experience.Main courses were very good but the starter of mixed fried fish was awful. Yellow soggy batter on whole prawns and slab of white fish. Dry, breaded calamari. A long way from the authentic calamari I’ve had there before which was like you get in Italy.

My husband and I went for lunch on Friday 28 August 2020 at La Meridiana as we haven’t been for a few years. We were pleasantly surprised at the service and food served by the new owners. Although the previous owners too were v good. As there’s so many restaurants around where we live we almost forgot about this restaurant. My husband’s veal Milanese was good and so was my special spaghetti Vongole. Although my portion was pretty large. We also shared mushroom bruschetta and it was lovely too. Mosssimo the owner was v generous to give us some after lunch Italian liqueur. Will definitely go again and bring family and friends.

We had a meal for two there last night and had a good evening , food was fantastic and service ( even with mask wearing restriction etc ) was excellent . Staff went out of there way to be friendly . Superb food & the chocolate fondant my wife said , was to die for and she doesn’t normally eat desserts !

Dined here last night ,this used to be our fav restaurant but it went through some changes all for the worse - just thought we would give it one more try - New management , what a lovely surprise to see the old team back in charge - Superb food , fantastic company , service levels and food back to the old excellent standard - So pleased and will dining here on a regular basis - once again our fav local restaurantWell done team Massimo and see you very soonTony and Hayley

I was impressed, I can be picky about Italian restaurants, this place was great though. It changed my view of Arancini being rice balls to something delicious. Even though I had ate too much, against the odds I finished my Saltimboca, it was better than any I have had in Italy or Sicily. Good service and friendly as well.

I can’t stress how highly I recommend this restaurant. The food is amazing, the staff are amazing and they’ll always go the extra mile to help you. Probably the best Italian restaurant I have visited. Shame they no longer have the pudding cart though!!

Food nice although mushroom bruschetta a bit dry. Service ok but no offer of second drink or desserts.Restaurant was very busy and our main concern was lack of covid safety measures with minimal attempt at social distancing measures - fortunately our table for two had chairs facing each other whereas other tables had seating side by side to adjacent tables with no more than a metre apart. One waitress did have a mask on but wore it under her chin all the time we were there. Other restaurants in area have much better set up.Our meal was part of eat out to help out discount scheme but bill arrived at full price with no discount applied - had to ask for bill to be corrected.Appreciate owners want to serve as many people as possible having been locked down for so long but covid restrictions still need to be followed and as a result we won’t be rushing back any time soon.

I wrote a review of this restaurant last August when we were extremely disappointed with how it had declined. We can be very critical but praise where praise is due. It is now under new management and Massimo has hired a new executive chef and boy does it show. We have had two first class meals this week.The place is buzzing, the staff are friendly and attentive and the food delicious. We have been visiting La Meridiana for over twenty years and it is now back to its best.

La Meridiana combines the professionalism of a well run restaurant with a friendliness of welcome and service that makes for a joyous outing. I started with the chicken livers: Simply cooked but really delicious. I followed with the sea bass: it was a generous serving and beautifully cooked. The pasta dishes were also very good. We will be returning soon.

Haven''t been here for a while - so many changes with inside decor and outside dining - but both food and service are even better than before ! Perfectly cooked and presented dishes - and despite essential social distancing, the atmosphere remains great. Very highly recommended again.

Been here a few times over the years and have always had a great meal at the restaurant. This time was no exception - great hosts and friendly staff, really made the celebration extra special. Very accommodating - we ate outside and had plenty of space around us. We were not rushed and it was a very enjoyable, leisurely lunch.We all felt completely safe and will return - in fact my parents and auntie are coming back this week for lunch.Thank you for having us and will look forward to returning.

We have ordered a number of times from La Meridiana since we found out they were doing take away over lock down and every time both the food and service was incredible. The pizzas are DELICIOUS!! We had not been to the new La Meridiana beforehand and will certainly be visiting when this is all over. In the meantime though Thursday evening pizza take away it is!

We’ve never eaten here before but decided to get some pizzas this evening and without a doubt, the BEST take away pizzas we’ve ever had. Would highly recommend the spicy sausage if you like a bit of heat!!! Thank you, we WILL be returning!!!!!

Just enjoyed 3 fantastic pizzas with children happily tucking in. This is the first time we have experienced this new updated Meridiana and we will definitely revisit. Give the current pandemic, the restaurant delivered to our home. Top marks!

Great food great service, definetly i will be back . Also free parking and good location , the food base on fresh ingredients , definetly Mediterranean

New Sicilian Street Food available to take away from today. Will be updated soon to its full range, as well as the normal menu and pizza also available. Call 01483284343 or 01483281100.

Due to the current climate we ordered a takeaway and were not disappointed. The food was excellent & very tasty for a family of four. Paid over the phone & picked up easily without having to go into the restaurant. Thank you for your quality & efficiency. We look forward to when we are able to eat in the restaurant.

We went there for dinner with my friend.Both of us liked the service that was friendly. Place looked cosy with plenty of diners were in. Calamare was flavoursome as well as olives. I had spaghetti bolognose which was freshly prepared. Haven't had much room for dessert. We will definitely be returning back

I've visited Meridiana today for lunch and I must to say was a big surprise after they re opened: Staff very friendly, manager looked after us very well , great value for money! Food very tasty, presentation is just amazing and right portion, please keep it open as we need place like this !

Such a nice place ,very good food and a great welcome and lovely atmosphere... definitely I will visit it again and I recommend it to other people .

We want to support local businesses and therefore decided to see what the New Meridiana Restaurant was like. It was a good choice for us for a Sunday leisurely lunch. The interior felt very clean and we received an exceedingly warm welcome. The staff (some old and some new) were super friendly and efficient, the food was great and the bill a pleasant surprise too.

I have revisited the La Meridiana restaurant today with my husband and our daughter. The Sunday set lunch menu is very interesting and value for money. Starters and Main food were created and cooked to perfection. My daughter and i had prawns cocktails and fish while my husband tried the sardines and the roast beef. The place feels very welcoming and we were treated very nice. This restaurant is a little gem and definitely should not be missed.

So pleased that Meridiana has Re opened And with Italian flare and style again Had a wonderful family lunch today Thank you — we have all missed you xxx

I heard that it was under new management so I took my girls for dinner. It was very nice atmosphere and definitely back to the nice food and great portions. There were few new faces but still some familiar too. We did enjoy the evening, we love the dessert and surely, we will come back soon!

Mmmm I wanted it to be good. We visited end Dec when Duncan’s team were still running the business and had a fantastic meal. Really sad to see it close down, so went back to try out the new team. Overall I can only say it was OK and I wouldn’t rush back. Staff could smile a bit more, felt a bit serious. Service average (5 -10 mins after being handed a menu had to ask to place a drinks order on a quiet night). Food OK, nothing special. Overall felt like I had gone back to the 1970s... Won’t be rushing back.

I totally reccomend this place. Had an amazing time! Service and food were both delightful. Don t miss out and go and try!

Very pleased to see the Le Meridiana has reopened.

Nice quality food would highly recommend to eat there and with great service and atmosphere I would definitely go again!

I have visited La meridiana last Saturday night. I've been greeted by Luigi the general manager which was welcoming and very attentive, Italian place whit italians in it.

Teniendo reserva nos dejaron 25 minutos esperando mesa sin nisiquiera dirigirnos la palabra. Al ver que nos seguían ignorando, que teníamos que esperar de pie y que olía mucho a humo decidimos irnos. Al comunicar que nos íbamos nisiquiera se disculparon.

Went there last night. Fabulous atmosphere, amazing food, lovely waiting staff! Definitly be returning!

Since my last review of this restaurant La Meridiana changed hands and all for the better. Really had improved in the last few months and was shocked when we called a couple of days ago to make a reservation that it was now closed. The restaurant will be a great loss to the area. Good luck Duncan

Sunday Lunch 22nd December 2019 at La Meridiana was a very special late birthday treat from our Dorset relative.

4 of us had dinner here last Saturday, crisp white table clothes,sparkling wine glasses, relaxing decor, immaculate . --- but it's all about the FOOD which does not let you down.

We enjoyed our first visit to La Meridiana and thought all the food was excellent. The cheese pasta with truffle oil was superb.

Attentive staff, Duncan charming. Food excellent. This was my first visit and I am now looking forward to the next visit for more very tasty and good quality food. Would recommend this restaurant to everyone. The price range above is misleading as pizzas start at £8.50, main meals from £13.50. Quality service, food, linen, everything. Well done Duncan.

We have been coming here for years. It was taken over by new management a couple of years ago and to start with it went down hill and service and food wasn't how we expected it to be. Boxing day 2019 we had lunch and the food and service was superb back to how it should be and we will be definitely be coming back again.

Would like to thank management and the staff of La Meridiana for giving all the guests such a brilliant New Year's even dinner/dance. The food was delicious, the staff amazing, music great and the overall atmosphere was electric. A very good time was had by all, so thank you very much.

We went a couple if weeks before Christmas to be greeted by a great waiter who set the scene for the entire lunch. He was witty as well as efficient. Ambiance very good and has been refurbished since I was last there. The food is even better and nicely presented. Will definitely go back shortly.

Had a great meal here last night. Fantastic calamari, pizzas and pasta. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back. Well done to Duncan and team, you have turned it around. Best wishes for the new year.

We have dined at La Meridiana since it first opened. It has always been a very good restaurant - until recently. Cooking and service standards dropped substantially in the summer. However, after an excellent lunch there yesterday, I can now report that La Meridiana is back to its best. In fact the standard of cuisine is higher now than previously and service is nearly back to how it was before. We will be returning soon.

A great evening with friends in a wonderful restaurant. Delicious fresh food with great service from Duncan and his team. It’s a long time since we’ve visited a restaurant which has ticked so many boxes. Would highly recommend to all.

A Christmas meal with friends. This was our first visit and we would love to go back. The staff couldn’t do enough for us, even rectifying a small mistake with missing goats cheese. Despite a few unavailable menu dishes the menu was really exciting and extensive. Meals of note would be the lamb shank and the carbonara. The atmosphere was lovely and relaxed.

A last minute reservation for a late Sunday lunch. Lovely staff that were attive & friendly. Good menu with very generous portions and good value. My first visit but will not be my last, highly recommend.

Have eaten here several times over the last few months and the quality of the food just gets better and better. We wouldn't usually eat Turkey in a restaurant just before Christmas - it's difficult for a restaurant to maintain standards at this time of year - but this was the best Turkey dinner we have had in years. The meat was moist, all the trimmings were very tasty and all the vegetables were cooked to perfection - our compliments to Abi (?) the Chef. Lanson champagne on promotion made a perfect accompaniment to the meal. An excellent evening with great service and terrific atmosphere.

We visited La Meridiana for the first time in a while and had the most amazing food and atmosphere. Would definitely recommend it was wonderful and so were the staff.

We had a (large) group Christmas meal here at the weekend and I shall definitely be back! Fantastic service from a very accommodating and smiling staff, gorgeous food that was well presented (love, love, love the pate starter) and a fantastic atmosphere with the Michael Buble-a-like! The decor is smart and Duncan was attentive and friendly. Probably the nicest group Christmas social I've been to as food is usually rubbish at these things! We had a great time and can recommend! Thank you all and Merry Christmas!

The new management setup has worked miracles. Staff are both friendly and engaging without being intrusive. Food is really good quality and arrives quickly. The crisp linen and the new decor give a great ‘sense of occasion’.

We had our Christmas social for 25 people last night at LM. Food was fabulous, atmosphere, including Michael Buble act was great, the staff were super helpful despite the fact we were over an hour late sitting down for service. Duncan has been great to deal with throughout and the whole evening was an utter success. The prices for wine and champagne were really reasonable, with a great offer on Lanson champers. I'll be back.

We visited the Meridiana last night and had a superb evening. The food and wine were really good and our attentive waiter, Yugo (may be wrong spelling). was entertaining indentured into the spirit of our small gathering. More than just a restaurant.

Wow Wow Wow, The last time I visited this restaurant was about 15 years ago and I was not impressed. The new owner Duncan is very welcoming and attentive. The food is out of this world. Congratulations to Duncan and all the staff especially the chef. We will be back.

Very much improved by Duncan. Food was served promptly , good ,Hot and well presented. The service was good ,giving you time to talk being courses, Quiet ,no over loud music . Duncan now needs to answer his phone promptly now and call people back ( He now knows this). I checked again after I had booked a table for last Sunday and he answered in 8 Rings.

I was so impressed with our meal at La Meridiana tonight. The food and service was excellent and the venue was perfect for our family group of 6. This will definitely become a preferred venue for our regular family dinners. Hugo was amazing!

I visited the restaurant with 5 friends for lunch - slightly dubious as hadn't been for a while - the last time being when it had gone downhill. However now Duncan has taken it over it is really good and seems to be going from strength to strength. I feel sure La Meridianna will be back on its feet pretty quickly which will be great as we need a proper restaurant in the area.

We had a wonderful dinner at La Meridiana tonight. The food was as good as ever but it was busier and the arrival of the new waiter - Hugo Matress, meant that we didn’t stop laughing all evening! He is a complete character and has a wicked sense of humour!

Went here for lunch yesterday with my mum to celebrate my birthday.

We (four adults) decided to try this restaurant after visiting the craft fair at West Horsley Place. What a great find and what great value for money together with very friendly staff and patron. It is under the new manager/patron Duncan and we were served by I think Carlos. We all had different main dishes all of which everyone commented on how tasty they were, the same tastiness also went for the two choices we had for the starters which were the fresh butterflied sardines and the duck pate. We did not have room for desert! We will definitely return in the future. Give it a try you will not be disappointed.

We went there for lunch a few days ago and were very impressed. We were disappointed when we last went about a year ago but food and service are now so much better and it has obviously been redecorated. Can certainly recommend it and we will be going back in the near future. Michael

I was critical of this restaurant after it passed into new ownership over a year ago. The menu had been much reduced and the food was not particularly appetising.

After a tricky start & getting rid of a unscrupulous manager, the owner of La Meridian a has taken back control. We had a lovely meal, beautifully presented, very filling & great value for money. The staff & owner were knowledgeable & atentative.

The owner has fired his manager and taken personal control. The transformation is total. The food is amazing quality at the price so the value for money is outstanding. The warmth and quality of the service is what one hopes for everywhere and doesn't always get. It is a restaurant where you can hear yourself talk - and the other diners at your table. If you abandoned this restaurant when the previous manager was running it - go back - immediately.

The new owner is now personally running the restaurant full time and it shows. From the Set Menu I had the Funghi Ripieni followed by the Minute Steak in a wonderfully rich sauce and finished with the Chef's freshly made Panna Cotta. All were beautifully cooked, had tremendous flavour and I thought were incredible value at just £!9.50 for 3 courses! My wife also said the Calamari from the Main Menu was outstanding.

Visit this restaurant last week,don't know where to start. Great welcoming, wonderful atmosphere. Food arrive quickly and delicious,can say our plates went back empty,our waiter was hilarious and very attentive,thanks to look after my family (you go)😅. Mr Duncan,we will return very soon.

From the moment we were greeted on arrival to the time of our departure we were impressed by the service, food and atmosphere resulting in an excellent dining experience. Staff very friendly and helpful with suggestions and were happy to accommodate our requests for changes to items on the menu. Particularly impressed with the range of fish dishes - between us we had Lemon Sole, Halibut and Sea Bass. All excellent. Will return again soon- highly recommended

Popped in for a quick Tuesday evening bite at the end of a very stressful day. Was a great atmosphere to unwind, food was great and service very attentative. it definitely put my wife and I in a far better mood than when we entered!

I visited with friends and family for Sunday lunch and was impressed. I understand from the owner that the place has recently been refurbished. The restaurant looks great and has a warm and friendly vibe. The staff were attentive and made us feel very welcome. We were able to take our time over lunch and weren’t rushed. The food was excellent. I had the 3 course set menu for £22 which had plenty of choice. Portion size was spot on and I was pleased to see the kids’ menu had a decent choice of non-junk food. My daughter had the pasta bolognese and practically licked the plate clean! Will definitely go back.

Visited 3 times in last 2 months each time the food was excellent, great to have good Italian in Horsley.

Been coming here for a long time.

Meridiana has been in Horsley for such a long time it should be a go to local restaurant. Unfortunately there is a lot of competition from the many pubs in the area offering different cuisines and a lot more atmosphere. Under new ownership we gave it a try but found it lacking in customers, atmosphere and interested staff. The food was ok but not special even though they charge a lot for it compared to other establishments nearby which offer better value and a much more enjoyable evening. They now offer entertainment on specific evenings which may well bring in more customers but we won’t be trying it out until the prices reflect the type of food they are offering. Such a shame as we were very disappointed !!

An impromptu booking as we decided to give the Meridiana a go, having heard about the refurb! It is a breath of fresh air, the service was lovely, staff attentive and the restaurant had a great relaxed atmosphere. The food was excellent too! A huge improvement on what was there before! Well done to the team.....

Warm welcome from Perry with sparkling wine. Very impressed with decor, service and the food was superb. Now watching for the ‘entertainment nights’ so as to bring friends and family.

Fantastic leisurely meal for 4 on the eve of my son Nathaniel Mander’s sparkling lunchtime concert at Hatchlands. This place is a real find if you are exploring the area around Horsley. Perri and the ‘older’ waiter really looked after us and the new owner even helped out when needed!

Came for Saturday lunch with friends, hadn’t been for 18months and now can’t wait to come back. The refurb is great, new terrace out front was fabulous for pre lunch drinks in the sunshine and the service, wine and quality of food was fantastic. The owner who chatted to us was warm and friendly. Highly recommend. 5 stars

Outstanding food and service. The chargrilled Dover sole was amazing. Definitely coming back and our friends who were with us are booking a table for 8 soon.

Hadn't been here for over 20 years, but went for a 21st Party of my daughters boyfriend on Tuesday. The welcome we received from Perry, even though we were 60 mins late was very warm. We had an excellent table, the whole place has just been upgraded and decorated, and looks 5 stars all round. The food was spot on, all 5 of us ordered from the set and the main menus, and no one was disappointed. The food was very well presented, and tasted gorgeous. The start attraction was Perry. He made us so welcome, and his service is a credit to this great restaurant. We will definitely be going back soon. Thank you.

Having visited many times over the years I am not sure we will be doing so again unfortunately....

This was my partner and mines first visit to La Meridiana, and I could not fault a single thing about our experience. It was a birthday celebration and the first thing the staff did was wish my partner a happy birthday. Very professional and considerate.

I have just visited La Meridiana with family for Sunday Lunch. The food was lovely with a choice of two English roasts & a great Italian menu. Beautifully cooked on lovely hot plates! All the staff are friendly, attentive & welcoming. We are not local but will definitely make the journey again very soon.

The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and yet excellent value and not overpriced.

Food mediocre - pensioners portions. I had one slither of carrot last visit ! Wow!

Service war bemüht aber unerfahren (dafür noch die zwei Punkte). Das Essen war nicht gut gewürzt, bzw. gar nicht richtig abgeschmeckt. Von italienischem Essen weit, sehr weit entfernt. Ein wenig Tymian macht noch keine italienisches Gericht. Produkte waren von geringer Qualität. Preise sind vollkommen überteuert.

We have been visiting La Meridiana for over twenty years and it is sad to see how it has gone downhill since the new management took over at the beginning of 2018. The menu is now much smaller and limited. All the previous team has been replaced with a smaller and inexperienced one and there is not an Italian in sight - strange for an Italian restaurant! When we visited for Sunday lunch there were only around five tables taken. The first problem arose when a young waiter spilled most of bottle of beer over one of our party's trousers. One of our guests asked whether she might have her beef rare and, after asking the kitchen, the waitress came back and said it couldn't be done from which we assume the meat is supplied pre-sliced and cooked. The waitress and the manager, although trying to be helpful, continually interrupted conversations to ask whether everything was all right, once when we had only taken one mouthful of the main course! The new decor is a great improvement. Unfortunately, this is no substitute for good food and good service. We are unlikely to go back.

First time here. Very warm welcome and good service from Perry. Had set menu excellent value, be back soon. Thank you

I was offerd a job as a kitchen porter after successful trial. I was pleased to be getting back into work after a difficult few years.

We have been coming here for many years but this was the first time since the new management. Unfortunately, we were disappointed. While the physical environment is as pleasant as ever, the service seemed amateurish. For example, our drinks didn't arrive until we'd almost finished our starters! And, by about 3pm on a Saturday, we were the only guests left and the waitress gave the impression that she was keen for us to go: she wasn't at all rude but we felt uncomfortable staying any longer. The choice of desserts on the set menu also seemed more limited than before. In particular, we were disappointed that the dessert trolley has gone and, with it, what used to be our favourite dessert, the apple pie; although that's more a personal preference. Such a shame that la Meridiana has gone downhill. We're unlikely to be back.

The waiter made me very uncomfortable seemed very smug and fussy, I had a very bland seafood pasta dish, old fashioned service I noticed they were still doing silver service fine if your into that kind of thing but seems too pretentious.. Didn't like this place at all.

Great place to visit and amazingly tasteful food!