La Pazienza in Northampton

Genuinely the BEST Italian food I’ve had outside of Italy. That aside, the atmosphere is perfect and Orlando could not do more to make you feel more welcome. The pinot is the nicest I’ve ever had and has obviously been hand picked. I couldn’t recommend this place more - I promise you won’t regret it!

Amazing food, really high quality and lovely staff. 1000% recommend

Incredible food and a lovely atmosphere, very well priced! We will be coming back soon. Thanks again.

Service and food was lovely chef did fantastic effort 10/10!

very cool nice the young girl with the brown hair was an amazing waiter, very kind and polite the food was nice too, I had the pesto and chicken, it was was exquisite, one of the best I’ve ever had. My kids really enjoyed the meatballs and they said it was extremely delicious. Would definitely recommend to everyone i know! My wife also enjoyed the Apperol Spritz. Will definitely come back on my next road trip, Very filling.

This place is amazing, it really made our Valentine’s Day an astonishing experience. I am usually very picky with my food but the steak was out of this world, perfectly medium rare and the most tantalising texture. My wife and I paired it with a beautiful red wine which complimented our dish so well. I was extremely impressed by the starters, we had the antipasto platter which was an incredibly diverse and delicious combination. Truly and authentically italian! Service was delightful. Waiters elevated our experience and made our date so much more enjoyable and memorable! The ambience of the environment was truly magical and the owner Orlando is a king!! Must visit!

This little hidden authentic restaurant full of love is a hidden gem. The food here is absolutely out of this world. I had the penne salsiccia and it was beautiful, truly a delicious taste of Italy. I personally have been to Italy with the same friends I have visited this restaurant this evening, and we can all agree that the food here is a copy and paste of Italian cuisine. The desserts here are also amazing, by far the best tiramisu I have ever had in my life! Me and my friends really enjoyed our evening and will definitely be coming back again. I was super pleased with the service as every waiter was sweet and polite, I especially liked how they would smile at us and ask us whether everything was okay. Overall, everything was a delight and me and my friends will definitely be visiting again.

The food prepared at La Pazienza is superb. The atmosphere is calm and you can have a good conversation. You do need to go with some time as the food is prepared fresh to order but it is very much worth it.

The best steak I’ve ever had in my life, highly recommend it. Friendly atmosphere, I didn’t even want to go back home. 5/5

Went there for my birthday. I considered the chef's suggestions and had no regrets. Their service is also friendly and considerate of birthdays. They sing happy birthday to you and add a candle to your dessert if they know upfront that it's your birthday treat!

Good food, however poor service and waiting for meals for a long time. Don’t bother reserving a table, because it won’t be ready on time.

I've been here 3 times now, every time the food was just absolutely delicious. Plus the whole vibe is so warm and friendly. A proper traditional Italian.

Great restaurant. They gave very special attention to my daughter's birthday here when she and her family visited yesterday. Thanks so much

absolutely amazing!!! chefs special was unreal!! hope it becomes one on the menu! cannot wait to eat here again, always the best

The best Italian in Northampton, such a special place, unreal food and unreal service, such good people, the food, service and atmosphere feels Italian and it is so perfect - have been coming here every year for my birthday and I will not be changing any time soon!

Been yesterday , booked a table for our 6th anniversary. It's been amazing . Great food and great place .will definitely call again in the future. Thank you La Pazienza ❤️

A mix of rustic charm with the tastes and smells of Scillian food. Brought back memories of Catania & Palermo

Delicious food and great atmosphere. If you’re looking for good Italian food, that’s the right place to go.

We've visited the restaurant after being referred by friends and loved it! Staff were very friendly and the place had a perfect Italian atmosphere with great music and good wine! Now when comes to food, we had the Gamberi al marsala (yes, you get a bowl with lemon water to wash after it), Cozze alla marinara as starters and Penne ai quattro formaggi, chef's special home made ravioli and mushrooms as mains. Everything was fantastic, looked amazing, and tasted even better! Noticed someone had left a bad feedback on the quattro formaggi dish and added a picture, mine looked exactly the same and the sauce proportion to the pasta was just right with a great taste, you don't need to drown the pasta in sauce! For dessert, if you ever tried Cannoli in a different place and hated the crust, then try their Cannoli Siciliani with pistachio and you'll have a different experience! Our visit was very pleasant and we'll be back for sure, also to try the Tiramisu which sadly escaped this time in favour of the Cannoli! :)

Visited with my partner for our anniversary and had a wonderful time. Staff was attentive and friendly, wine was delicious, and the food was incredible. Definitely will be going back

The best restaurant in Northampton, we have been twice now and have ordered a mixture of dishes and they have all been excellent. The service is brilliant, we felt they had a real knack for knowing what we would like and the recommendations never failed us. This may just be because all the food is brilliant though! Orlando especially made us feel very welcome and added a personal touch to what was an already enjoyable dining experience. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a place to take their family or a date, as they can accommodate all!

Lovely cosy little restaurant, super friendly and welcoming staff and the food was absolutely delicious, 10/10, will definitely be returning again and again!

We came for NYE yesterday and had a beautiful evening, delicious food and special mention for the house red wine !

We booked for my partner’s birthday and it was the best tasting Italian meal we’ve ever had. It was a set menu for New Year’s Eve. we had the prawns to start with, and I had the chicken and my partner had pasta with sausage with a complimentary bottle of Prosecco. I can recommend this restaurant to anyone that wants good service with quality food and not a bad price with a great atmosphere

Lovely food, lovely service, lovely setting. Well worth a visit if you like authentic Italian food. We will be back.

Absolutely magical evening. Lovely family atmosphere and the environment was warm and inviting. The staff were knowledgeable and attentive. Then we got the food. The mussels were fantastic and flavoursome, and the pasta sauce (nanna's special recipe) was probably the nicest pasta I've ever tasted. Finished it off with a gorgeous tiramisu. Will definitely come back..

Absolutely magical evening. Lovely family atmosphere and the environment was warm and inviting. The staff were knowledgeable and attentive. Then we got the food. The mussels were fantastic and flavoursome, and the pasta sauce (nanna's special recipe) was probably the nicest pasta I've ever tasted. Finished it off with a gorgeous tiramisu. Will definitely come back..

This used to be my favorite restaurant, but after today’s visit, I’m extremely disappointed. I recommended it to my friends, thinking they’d enjoy it, but unfortunately, the food was overpriced and subpar. I ordered a steak, asking for it to be cooked medium, but it came out overcooked,. The rest of the dishes were also bland and lacked flavor. For the prices they charge, the quality of the food was just not acceptable. It’s safe to say I won’t be returning anytime soon, and I certainly won’t be recommending this place to anyone again.

I visited the restaurant with friends on Saturday, unfortunately I was the last one to get a meal. I ordered cheese pasta which was watery and tasteless. My friend also ordered the same and received the dish as it should have been but maybe due to the delay (forgetting about my order) it tasted completely different. Unfortunately this was my first and last time eating at your place, but I hope my opinion will help you to fix the mistake in the future and if such a situation occurs the customer will wait 5 minutes longer but will get the food as it should be

Had a lovely meal here last night for my other half's birthday. The food was delicious, and the service was personal, which made for a lovely intimate atmosphere

I love this restaurant, the food is delicious, the service is fantastic and it has a lovely, welcoming vibe. 10 out of 10!!

Amazing food and Amazing service. Can not rate it highly enough. Great Italian food.

Best Italian in restaurant in Northampton. Hosts and waiters are attentive but not overbearing. The owner is incredibly friendly and a genuine pleasure to speak to. However, what truly makes this place special is the quality of the food. Absolute must try if you’re in Northampton

Another amazing night here. Beautiful food, beautiful service and lovely atmosphere the food was absolutely delicious ...we will be back!

Love,love, love this place. It serves perfect Italian food, service is amazing too, it is small and busy, personally we love that, it's great to see a small independent place flourish, and with good reason. You won't regret a visit here.

What can I say about La Pazienza? It was amazing. Right from when you walk through the door, you are greeted by the friendliest staff who make you feel at home straight away. The choice was fantastic and everything in season, which is so lovely to see. The food was absolutely delicious. If you're looking for an authentic Italian meal, I would highly recommend it. Also, our daughter was serenaded with happy birthday, which made my night.

Amazing place to have dinner. Feels like a little hidden gem in Northampton. The atmosphere is somewhat of a cozy living room meets restaurant and the staff is so nice. I went there because of a friend’s suggestion and loved it. The food is 100% authentic and you’ll love every bite of it. I would recommend you book beforehand and like the name says, have some patience between dishes, or wine.

Every time I visit Northampton, this my gem. Small restaurant, big flavours. Small menu, bangers only. Solid advice on food and wine. And so far best Negroni outside of Italy. Thanks, and see you again. Soon

Best Italian food I've had in 15 years

After many a visit to La Pazienza, I can say the food never misses, it’s beautiful.The team are amazing, very friendly and welcoming! Feels like home! Will always be revisiting and always recommend if you want proper Italian food.

The owner is brilliant.. great atmosphere and the italian drinks are the great. The food can’t be topped me and the Mrs only go here for Italian food.. nothing else to say

The most delicious food - ambience and buzzy place - would tell anyone to go there for best food.

Just can't fault anything they do ! Great food , great characters, good banter Absolutely LOVE this place

Popped in for our Friday night out , us and our little boy. Fantastic food and very nice owner. Proper Italian with Italian staff 👌 Definitely give this place a try we really enjoyed it

My girlfriend recommended the restaurant for our date night last and I was not disappointed. It was very nice to have a special evening close to home in what I'd consider a hidden gem on the Wellingborough road. We went for a bottle of Soave along with a starter, main, dessert and a coffee to finish it off. My main was the special of the day which was a Truffle Ravioli and the sauce was to die for. Will definitely be returning. I heard there's an outdoor seating area which is great in the spring.

One of my favourite restaurants within Northampton, the atmosphere is always pleasant and relaxed. The owner is welcoming and courteous, this restaurant does get busy on weekends so make sure to book a table in advance to avoid disappointment! Great food, great wine, great experience. I will continue to return to La Pazienza.

After anticipating coming here for a long time it was highly disappointing. The service was dire and the food was very small portions and wasn’t very nice. Lack of atmosphere. No welcome. It felt soulless.

Firstly it's states that's its a pizzeria and they do not have any pizza in their menu. The waiter that has served us was really unpleasant and rude. The prices are high and the atmosphere is not nice.

Restaurant with a calm atmosphere, friendly service all topped off with delicious food. Personal favourites are the Veal tagliatelle and lemon torte, but it's a bit like choosing you favourite child when going through the menu. Special mention to the house white.

Amazing service! Delicious food!Enjoyed it so much! Highly Recommend it!

Excellent freshly prepared food.

Very tasty and authentic food. Served piping hot. pleasant staff Would definitely be returning

Went on busy Saturday night but felt welcome. Staff really friendly and they were happy to answer questions on menu and drink selection. Food well cooked and well presented, flavours authentic. Would certainly return.

Great Italian Food and the lemon tart was so good I could have eaten it twice! A worthwhile little local restaurant that you will be pleased to visit over and again I am sure.

My wife and I went out at the sour of the moment tonight and took a chance here, they squeezed us in amd we are glad they did. Friendly service with an intimate atmosphere topped off with wonderful food. We are already planning when to go back with more time

My wife and I walked 2 miles in heavy rain for an anniversary meal, but soon forgot the bad weather as the food, wine, and service were superb. We have been here many times, and can say we have always had exceptionally fine meals, Thanks Orlando and staff for another memorable experience.

Memorable authentic Italian meal. Superb Italian food and wine, lovely ambiance and attentive service.

To be fair,we were warned when we arrived that there was a shortage of staff but we only had one course and we were in there for nearly two hours. My food was much too salty and rather expensive.

Charming host, great food, welcoming environment- what's not to like? Highly recommended, will definitely come again.

Had a lovely dinner with my beloved friend, host welcoming, cosy environment, nice fresh food. Would highly recommend, visit again. Jo

Lovley place. The food was incredibly good and great service. Grazie mille

Had a great dinner here with my family! Everything was perfect and very delicious. Staff was second to none, the guy was very friendly and the service was top notch. Grazie mille!

We came for family meal here. Restaurant and staff were nice looked like a lovely family run place but unfortunately the food wasn't up to the price or standard. The prawns were overcooked and my scallops were the size of a 2 pence with a bit of water cress that's it! The brouchetta was good so probably you're best bet for a starter! Then the mains, we had fresh pesto pasta but no seasoning. My main was meant to be grandma's special but didn't live up to a legend dish of the family! Chorizo pasta which didnt seem fresh and very Small portions aswell. We has muscles but again very overcooked with no taste! We asked for garlic bread and they forgot but when it came was tiny x2 small ciabatta pieces!? Thought at least a pizza size for all to share and was expensive too! So not really worth the money felt very let down and cost not up to standard.

I recommend La Pazienza but you got to have the money and patience. Food was some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had, highly recommend the ‘Penne Ai Quattro Formaggi’ but if you’re having it on your own I probably recommend getting some garlic bread as there is always loads of the sauce left. Also, be aware that the prawns come out in their shells, so if you don’t know how to get prawns out of their shells, probably don’t order it. Only downside of the food is that some of the mains come with quite a bit of garnish, that all however. But the service and price was crazy. There were 3 of us on a table, and for a 3 course meal each it was £173! £6.75 for some olives and £7.25 for some cheesy garlic bread (we didn’t order them but they are the prices of some of the side dishes). Most expensive option is, unsurprisingly the fillet steak which costs £29.95 and least expensive is the garlic bread which costs £6.25. Worst thing however was the service; you must have patience to eat here. Took 3 and a half hours for a 3 course meal and the bill to come. When ordering, someone from our table ordered the patate in padella al rosmarino (basically potatoes with Parmesan cheese) and when it arrived, he was nearly at the end of his meal! Moral of this review is that I recommend if you want to eat at La Pazienza, book an early time (6pm-7pm)

Fantastic food as always. We come from Milton Keynes to visit this restaurant because we receive a 5 star service everytime.

My husband and I came here for our first wedding anniversary and it was quite honestly one of the BEST meals we've ever had! It felt like we were in Italy for the evening, the food was that authentic! The chef who is also the owner of the restaurant knows what he is doing and the host Raul is one of the nicest man you'll ever meet! If you're ever in Northampton please visit this place!!! This is now one of our favourite local restaurants that we will be coming to until the kick us out! Lol

Just superb. Faultless delicious cooking and a good range of dishes. I have never had lamb so exquisitely cooked. Seasoning is spot on. Service was friendly and attentive. Our whole evening was Italian cuisine at its very finest. By far the best in Northampton.

We had a fabulous evening celebrating our wedding anniversary. Wine, food, atmosphere and excellent service.... bellisimo

What a pleasant surprise! We were absolutely thrilled to discover this amazing Italian restaurant. Our dishes were really delicious. The tiramisu was perfect, excellent texture and great coffee taste! Special mention for the very friendly service and the cousins who administrate this family business. Nice and cozy place to be for a family party. You have got the feeling that the staff really cares about you. In short, a very good address! With great respect from entire family: Olesea and Octavian x

After many years of wanting to eat at La Pazienza I finally did this evening with my friend. Everyone I have spoken to has told Me this is without a doubt the best and most authentic Italian food in Northampton. I must say it did not disappoint. My pasta was outstanding, fresh and made with such care. I must add that Raoul hospitality, passion for the restaurant, food and also Italy made our visit even more special. If we did not have to rush off to the cinema I would of most certainly ordered a tiramisu. Not that I need an excuse to visit this amazing restaurant again but I most certainly will to try both the tiramisu and risotto.

Great experience, lovely staff. I highly recommend the pistachio ice cream 🍨

Had such an incredible meal here. The food was beautiful the service incredible and atmosphere brilliant. Had such a lovely evening. Thank you so much for having us.

Food was very tasty. I had the pasta with sausages and my partner had the asparagus risotto. We also had garlic chiabata and sauteed potatoes. Everything was good with friendly service we will definitely be back.

I was visiting friends in Northampton and they recommended this amazing restaurant, La Pazienza. I can very say that im quite fussy when it comes to eating places and I even detest the sticky tables, but here, I was quite impressed with the service, the food, the cleanliness and even with the Italian music. The staff simply treated us like we were their friends, they were very professional and explained the different dishes from the menu so that we can decide upon. The atmosphere was very pleasant and the food was heavenly. I would go back again in a nanosecond and will definitely recommend this amazing restaurant where people eat and feel good. Thank you guys for the hard work!

Best sea food pasta I had in ages. Great taste and beautifully presented. Impeccable and friendly service. We’ll definitely be back.

the atmosphere of this restaurant is incredible, the staff are extremely kind and welcoming and the food of course is absolutely delicious. will definitely return when in the area next time

An extremely lovely and welcoming restaurant, the food was very delicious and amazing. I will recommend to everyone that i know as i am sure that they will absolutely love it aswell.

Lovely and tasty food, very professional and friendly staff, authentic Italian food.

Food was very good. Service was interesting. Main waitress, very abrupt and sharp especially towards other staff. Our waiter obviously has an issue with females, very rude and had a problem listening and carrying out instructions, but if a male requested something got it instantly

This restaurant is amazing! The food is so delicious, everyone is very friendly and welcoming, the atmosphere and restaurant itself is lovely. Would definitely recommend, we will be back.

We were a group of 15 and had the best time there! The pasta, antipasti, and the wine were amazing! It's not a huge place, but it's still very spacious!

A really good restaurant but what a great shame they let themselves down with the poor service. We arrived on time, table wasn't ready, one of our starters never came out, service was very slow. Eventually the waiters were apologetic, but the waitress was very rude to our bill payer. They possibly need a little more practice. Seven of us so not cheap in the end.

Italian can be done so badly but this place is NOT one of them. It is superb, ingredients clearly very fresh best scallops I’ve ever tasted, tables kept small and intimate. Superb wine. Portion size just right. I think my Genoan grandmother would have loved it here.

Beautiful restaurant with such friendly staff- they couldn’t do enough to help. Food was delicious and prices were expected for authentic Italian cuisine! We’ll be back, thank you!

Lovely place. Great service. Wonderful food. Will definitely be back

Excellent authentic family run Sicilian experience, great food and over the top friendly service. These people are really passionate about what they do and bring you the best experience. Whilst you are there time stops, highly recommend!

Incredible food staff and atmosphere. Can't recommend enough and bought back lovely memories of Italy.

Always love coming here, our server was receptive and the food was fantastic as always!!

Absolutely wonderful place. Food was excellent and the service impeccable. Recommend this lovely little gem to anyone who loves great food and great atmosphere. Just spot on. Bruschetta was delicious as was the pasta dish with chicken and pesto. We will definitely be returning.

We have been here quite a few times over the years and every time we have never been disappointed. Great food, small menu freshly made. Staff very friendly and love that the owner is always talking with guests Very reasonably priced menu. Will definitely be back again.

We had our first meal here this week after many recommendations from friends. We were not disappointed. A very welcoming atmosphere was created by the staff. The food is all freshly cooked so it involved a little waiting but as we had lots to talk about it was not a problem.

Have just been here for a meal, admittedly it was a Friday night and we hadn’t booked a table but there were only three of us. They were obviously busy which is a good sign but we had to wait a really long time for our starters to come out which was a bowl of olives (£6.95) and some quite mediocre garlic bread (£6.95). We then had to wait about an hour and a half for our mains to arrive. During this time another couple walked out as they had been waiting for over two hours! What I found most disappointing is that there was no apology, no updates on how long we could expect to wait and no offer of a complimentary drink. We got a bit of an insincere explanation that because everyone had turned up at once the kitchen was really busy. Once the main courses arrived though they were very good and I couldn’t fault them but even when we came to pay the, not insubstantial bill there was no sincere apology or offer of a complimentary drink to appease us. Customer service and communication was most definitely lacking. We didn’t bother with desserts as we had to be a work on Monday. Needless to say we won’t be going back in a hurry. Oh, and despite it listing itself as a pizzeria they don’t do pizzas!

Brilliant! I will be coming back 🫶🏼

DEPLORABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. I like to book a table by phone, rather than Internet. So I phoned only to be told they are to busy to take bookings. Instead could I text, and promised to come back to me. (They didn't come back) Needless to say 2 nights later my wife phoned and got exactly the same answer. In some respects I am glad this happened, because if they are to busy to take bookings. Then the level of service would not be up to an exceptable standard. I have just read a very inaccurate response from the owner. It appears to anyone that leaves a one star rating, he is very rude. I notice had time to read the review, but not the time to take a booking. That aside, the response should have been we will take that into account in future. But no. I can assure anyone that I am happy and will not be booking this place again.

Food amazing... Felt like we were in our living room.... So comfortable ❤️😍

Had an absolutely delicious meal, one of the best restaurants I've visited, staff were excellent and the food and wine is outstanding , highly recommended

First time visiting and will definitely be returning! Great atmosphere, and welcoming staff. From the starter to the dessert everything was great. Was recommended the special which did not disappoint, fresh ravioli with ragu- one word AMAZING and the cannolis!! ❤️ One of the most authentic Italian restaurants in the town!

Cannot believe I've not eaten here sooner. The food is delicious, always a warm welcome and friendly staff. Our new regular go to restaurant for a guaranteed lovely evening of dining.

Excellent service allergen friendly and spectacular food

Alway a great dining experience at La Pazienza, as the food is consistently of a high standard.. We’re so lucky to have an authentic Italian restaurant in town, keep up the good work.