La Piccola Italia in Monmouthshire

This was a pre theatre meal for show at the Savoy. Helpful staff, good food and nice atmosphere. The restaurant was busy and I was glad we had pre booked.

We ate here for a family meal in memory of a relative who died recently. My partner and I have eaten here before and wouldn’t return out of choice, but we went with the majority vote. The male Italian waiting staff are arrogant and unfriendly. The female member of staff and the younger male waiter were polite and helpful. The food is ok, but nothing special. The calamari starter for £8.95 is a very small portion of approximately 6 rings. My linguine with king prawns was average, the crème brûlée was nice. Other mains chosen were calzone, spaghetti carbonara, risotto and pizzas. Next time we’re in Monmouth we’ll eat elsewhere.

The food was very good just as well as the service upstairs was non-existent - we never saw the same waiter twice and had to ask why the long wait 40minutes between starter and mains - blamed on serving a party of 15 - we gave up waiting to be offered the dessert menu or coffee after another 20mins as the dog with guests 2 tables away got more attention than we did

Went in without a booking for a pre-theatre meal and they were able to find us a table. The decor is both classic and pretty. Plenty of choice on the menu for a vegetarian. Both of us really enjoyed our pasta and then had a fabulous tiramisu. The staff were attentive and service a good speed. We will definitely be back!

Excellent ambience and great staff who were very friendly. Roberto appeared to be the man in charge during our Valentines Day visit and he was very courteous and helpful throughout our meal, The restaurant was nicely decorated and very cosy. An ideal place for a romantic meal. We look forward to returning in March 2024.

After a long day cycling and walking, we arrived around 5.15pm without a booking and were offered a table and seated straight away. the decor was lovely, the ambience was relaxing and seating comfortable. The waiters were really welcoming, attentive and efficient but not intrusive at all throughout our visit. We ordered lasagne, pizza and arrabbiata and they were all delicious. They were all served together, piping hot and were generous portions. The prices were reasonable for good quality food and service. Would definitely visit again. 😊

Amazing food, amazing service, what more could you want! The restaurant decor is really nice as well. The price was very reasonable and the drinks were on point. We were served by Brodie who was great. We’ll be back!

Visited La Piccola for lunch today as birthday treat for my wife. Treat is the right term. Excellent in every respect - convenient location, lovely setting, superb food ,nice ambiance and terrific ,pleasant service . My wife’s ravioli was spot on and my hake was exceptional. Having now found such a special place will ensure we become regular customers.

We traveled from wales to meet family and we booked for this restaurant and omg I’m so glad we did the food was delicious and the desserts to die for great portions too. Staff were friendly and lovely if we ever come back to Monmouth we definitely return here

My meal was lovely my parents was covered in oil, curdled eggs and disgusting the oil dripped out the bowl of her spaghetti carbonara. Manager said we couldn't do anything about it as no one checked on our food so wouldn't recommend eating here again.

Nice ambience, nice and busy but food quality let it down and a tad overpriced. I had the breaded goats cheese salad as a starter and wasn’t very nice, frozen and deep fried but the inside had a strange consistency. Staff very attentive. Sadly I won’t rush to go back, hopefully it was an off night for them

Brilliant waiter who whisked us through so that we didn’t miss our concert. Food delicious too! The place was very busy with a great vibe.

I booked lunch here for two of us. From greeting us on arrival to service throughout our visit, it was extremely slow. The food was delicious and the surroundings attractively decorated.

We visited Monmouth with friends on a Monday in November and were looking for a place for lunch. We only expected to find a chain or pub open but stumbled across this restaurant in the main road. There were quite a few people already eating and we ventured in. What a find. Starters were really lovely, 3 of us had scallops, which were beautifully cooked. I’m not usually one for pizza but decided I would have one, it was also delicious and my husband had fish which was perfectly cooked, unlike some that we both had in a De Vere hotel two days earlier. If you’re in Monmouth and like Italian food, do give this restaurant a try. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. All four of us came out singing it’s praises and, we eat out a lot, so we’re difficult to please if food is mediocre.

Busy, lively place with very good food and lovely staff. One of the best Italian restaurants we’ve visited in a while.

Great for romance, family, solo dining - lunch or dinner. Setting is italian-themed and decorated to a high standard. Food is incredible. We've been coming here over a year and never had a poor quality meal. Everything freshly-cooked, wonderfully presented. The staff are attentive, kind and friendly. Restaurant easily accessible as it's just a short walk from main Monmouth car park. Don't miss eating here if you're planning a visit locally!!

Discovered this place as we had an hour to spend in Monmouth (charging car) loved it, unusual decor, friendly staff, great food, great busy atmosphere for a Sunday afternoon.

2 Starters very good the mains were excellent the staff were very nice and helpful a very good night well be back thank you

We had a very nice meal here. The decor is bright, comfortable and very pretty with attention to detail. The staff were friendly and the service was quick and attentive. We enjoyed every dish we ate and prices were reasonable.

Perfect pre-theatre! Music was a bit loud when we arrived (and not very relaxing), but they turned it down (and changed it to a more appropriate genre). Can’t fault food or service, and the price was around what I’d have expected to pay in 2018. No hesitation going back next time.

Lovely atmosphere. Food was amazing, everything tasted so fresh. Came out the kitchen super fast and super hot. Service was great. Would definitely recommend.

Fantastic meal for 6, seated in the upstairs terrace, beautiful surroundings. Menu, wine and service were all 1st class, no reason to fault anything. Alex looked after us Royally, very entertaining. Look forward to our return visit, hopefully sooner rather than later. Grazie .

We just popped into this place while passing through Monmouth - we'll be detouring again whenever we get the opportunity in future. What a find. Great atmosphere, friendly and efficient staff, and most importantly, the food was out of this world. Thad the Bolognaise, one of my favourite meals, and it didn't disappoint. Just the right balance of flavours leaning on the rich side in just the right way. Perfect portion size, just delicious. My wife had the linguine a Gamberoni, and was equally impressed. Obviously, highly recommended.

On holiday and decided to visit this restaurant as menu looked very inviting. Interior of the restaurant is nice, on entry we were shown to a table and given menus. We were not asked what we would like to a drink until we chose our food which is unusual. Garlic bread with cheese was nice and the calamari was ok. When my spaghetti bolognese and my daughters carbonara came I couldn’t believe the pasta was not fresh. I’m not Italian but make my own pasta at home or buy fresh from the supermarket. Fresh pasta is the least I would expect from an Italian restaurant. My husband had pan fried seabass with king prawns, neither of the fillets had crispy skin, no one wants to eat soggy fish skin. It wasn’t a disaster but I wouldn’t rate it anymore than average and the service wasn’t great, it was if they didn’t want customers on a quiet Wednesday evening.

Lovely place to eat. Visiting the area and friends who live in monmouth booked this place for 6 of us. Food amazing. Staff seemed a bit confused on who was serving who but its no big issue. Food was amazing

We found this delightful Italian restaurant after bussing it into Monmouth for Matts Birthday .We were totally blown away by the food and exemplary service .And vowed we would go back.On our second visit we brought our Daughter Alice we were delighted to see that despite the two month break from the time we last came that they remembered us .We were not disappointed the food fantastic .service fantastic restaurant fantastic . Will definitely come back again x B Major

Visiting Monmouth for the day, got a table for lunch. Fantastic place, food delicious, waiting staff very friendly and efficient. Sirloin steak superb, ravioli really yummy. Other half had tiramisu for pud, best one he has ever eaten, panacotta lovely. Food made with love, thankyou.

We had a great table in the upstairs dining room the staff were very attentive. Some we very new but they were friendly and accommodating to our parties requests and dietary need. The food was as good as always as were the drinks and excellent service expertly overseen by the boss. We had a lovely evening and would recommend this place for excellent food and service.

Amazing food and great service. Food was tasty, and efficiently brought to our table. Really extensive menu offering a range of tasty dishes. Nice atmosphere, and interesting decor made it all the more appealing. Luckily we got a walk-in table as we ate at 5pm...

We had a very good meal here. We booked a table and arrived a little early, a table was ready for us within five minutes. We ordered cocktails which we sipped whilst chosing from the large menu. The meal arrived when we had finished our...

I had the best Sirloin steak ever and my compliments to the Chef. Having played golf at the Rolls of Monmouth GC earlier and, being unable to eat there after 4pm, this little gem was discovered whilst walking around the town looking for the 3...

Despite being on my own service was attentive, speedy delivery of a perfectly cooked Italian risotto .

Lunch dinner with old friends Writer manages to spill a whole glass of red over my grind! Disaster! Then the waiter offers a new shirt he has up stairs. Takes my friends t shirt. Washes and irons it. All before the end of the meal!!...

Lovely atmosphere, we got a table up on the roof terrace. Nice in the summer! I had scallops and then King prawn risotto. Both really delicious. The wine we had was really complementary to our food choices.

Half term, and I wanted to catch up with my 15 year old grandson! Pizza at La Piccola, Monmouth! EXCELLENT! Easy to book! Really excellent Pizza! Great, efficient and unobtrusive staff. Friendly atmosphere. Easy and cheap to park nearby. Took a while to get there...

We just popped into this place while passing through Monmouth - we’ll be detouring again whenever we get the opportunity in future. What a find. Great atmosphere, friendly and efficient staff, and most importantly, the food was out of this world. I had the Bolognaise,...

Bank holiday and many places closed. Into Monmouth to shop late for next day breakfast and saw this restaurant.Busy, but got a table for the four of us.We were approached for drinks and food orders very wuickly. I had linguini a salmon ate, the best...

We enjoyed a great evening and a fantastic meal! Restaurant was busy, friendly staff and great ambience ! I had the prawns to start and hake with mussels for the main course …so tasty , simply fantastic . Good value & couldn’t fault it. If...

A day out in Monmouth & looking for lunch , so we decided to go Italian , and didn't regret it . We were served quickly with our drinks . I enjoyed my Pizza Tropicale , & my wife her Risotto Primavera , with 3...

We came hungry to Monmouth, parked the car and got onto High Street. Suddenly found this italian, full of people. Got a lovely late lunch. Good pasta end excellent Ripasso.

Fantastic food, service and a lovely setting and atmosphere. First time for my husband and I and will definitely return. All in all 1st class all round.

Outstanding service, food, environment - very comfy, cosy and relaxing. Authentic decoration and we’ll definitely recommend,

Excellent food and plenty of it too. Have been here a few times and have always had really good food and excellent service. I had the chicken in a mushroom sauce was amazing! My partner had the risotto which was so yummy. Service is always...

We had a fabulous meal here after a lovely but very muddy walk (we did clean up before we went😆). Great & reasonably priced food & service. Restaurant was packed from put arrival time until we left, testament to the fab venue! Thank you!

I’ve never seen my children eat like they did at this friendly, relaxed Italian. They are usually two bites and “I’m full” kids but both loved their food here so much that they ate every bite. Including my coeliac 6yr old who demolished an adult...

Have now been here on over twenty occasions. Food is excellent, staff attentive and atmosphere terrific. Best venue for miles around at any price, and there are some expensive restaurants in the area.

Fab food & service!!! We were staying at the Premier Inn & thought we would go here as it was within walking distance...so glad we did.

Fantastic place, the best risotto I have ever had. My friend needs a gluten free menu, all catered for. Service was very good, the food delicious. Will definitely be back.

So happy to give this restaurant 5*! We enjoyed our time from entry to exit. Attentive staff, great food and a place to return to. Thank you. :))

My husband and I came here for lunch on Sunday after searching for nice places to eat in Monmouth and we both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and left feeling completely stuffed! -- Atmosphere -- It's a lovely cozy restaurant at a great location close to a...

I do not post reviews that often unless the experience is particularly special. I visited Monmouth with my family for some walking in the beautiful surroundings. Our meal at La Piccola was absolutely superb. The 4 of us all had different menu choices and all...

Christmas Eve Italian lunch was absolutely fantastic. Busy and surprisingly large restaurant situated in the heart of Monmouth town. Portions are generous and the quality of food unsurpassed. If you are in the area well worth a visit.

Simply outstanding! Food was soooo good, hugely impressed, we all were. Service was brill (even though there were two of them) Atmosphere is nice and cosy. We'll be back - Highly recommended

This restaurant is very nicely decorated, especially when we visited as they had their Christmas decorations up. I had the chargrilled steak which had a lovely flavour. I can also recommend the tiramisu.

On holiday for a few days in Monmouth looked beforehand and saw this italian restaurant had good ratings so booked a table for a monday night So glad we did proper Italian food. Lovely restaurant with a lovely atmosphere. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable about...

Came here for an early dinner before a film at the Savoy. Faultless! Interesting options on the menu; friendly and very efficient staff; all our food was excellent. Moreover, the piped music was unobtrusive. I don’t think it could have been better at this price...

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The food was good, but menu could be expanded. The larger and water from the fridge were warm so not great. Service was good, but by 8pm on Saturday the downstairs restaurant was getting empty and lacked any atmosphere. I would go back just to...

Meal was lovely, but £27 for a bottle of Malbec and oh my gosh it was like drinking vineger, worse i have ever tried. Its such ashame we have a lovely meal and then we use the toilets and they could do with a clean...

Fantastic food in a beautiful setting a real gem. Polite and quick service. A taste of Italy in Monmouth would definitely bring my friends and family here recommended!

We booked a table, and I would say booking is advisable as it is busy - and with good reason! We ordered garlic bread, pizza, pepperoni and sun-dried tomato, and tagitelle, with prawns, chilli, et al. Where to start? The garlic bread was tasty. It...

Great lunch and fabulous service. The menu very varied and not just standard stuff. Very quick and friendly.

Good selection of dishes to choose from. Delicious meal - tasy and well presented and good hearty protions.

Wonderful warm welcome, lovely friendly staff, great menu and authentic Italian food. I ordered the lasagne, absolutely delicious. Highly recommend.

Absolutely fantastic! Cannot fault this restaurant. Good service and food tasted lovely. Very busy for a Wednesday night. I highly recommend.

We are frequent visitors to La Puccola Italia when staying in Monmouth. Enjoyed a fabulous lunch with family. Varied menu, competitive pricing, well cooked food & excellent service as always. Highly recommended. Always book to avoid disappointment as they get really busy at the weekend.

Good local Italian. All starters were good but For sparse chess on the bruschetta. Similarly with the mains all were good except the linguini with the seafood. The sauce did not taste fresh (from frozen?) and too little of it. The steak was good but...

WHAT A FIND! This is a fantastic Italian restaurant. The food, the service and just the feel of the place are all wonderful. The only problem I had was deciding what to choose from the tasty menu. It cost just over £100 for two; 3...

We had an amazing meal in here! The food is delicious & presented beautifully! The staff are very professional & friendly & it shows as the restaurant was full to capacity on a Tues Evening. The whole meal was so tasty & the Tiramisu was...

Staying locally on holiday we were looking for a restaurant to celebrate our son’s birthday and what a good find. Varied menu, food was great and the service was efficient and friendly. All our dishes were very well prepared, full of flavour and well presented.

I ate here one evening. For starters I had Brushetta Napoli, the use of Balsamic vinegar over powered the food and did not make for a nice experience. For main course I had Pollo Con Funghi, the sauce was nice but the Chicken was over...

Had a lovely evening here. We chose simple pasta dishes but they were cooked lovingly and with attention to detail. Great value and friendly staff.

What a find! We dined on the rooftop terrace with our 8 year old son. Genuinely the best service I have had in a long time and we eat out a lot. The staff seemed focussed and interested in customers and the food and drink....

Faultless lunch, shared the antipasti to start then seafood risotto and spaghetti bolognese with a bottle of sicilian red. Professional unobtrusive service in relaxed surroundings. One slight criticism, it would have been nice to have some prosciutto with the mortadella and salami in the antipasti.

We had had a tiring day on holiday so stopped in here for our evening meal , we were the first ones in there . We ordered our food my wife had Spaghetti Carbonara , I had Spinach and cheese Ravioli we both had a...

Really enjoyed our lunch here on the roof terrace with a welcome breeze last week. One of my favourite starters followed by ravioli, a bottle of Gavi to share. Service was excellent. Decor and cleanliness very good. Feels like a family Italian restaurant. Would definitely...

This restaurant never fails to please! The food is really 1st class and truly delicious, staff very smart and providing good traditional customer service and the terrace is so nice to enjoy on a warm day. Would recommend both the Pollo Al Taleggio and the...

We were seated upstairs on the roof terrace where dogs are permitted, this was very pleasant on a sunny day. The staff are friendly and efficient, the menu is authentic Italian and the dishes we tried were beautifully prepared. Highly recommended, we will certainly return...

The terrace in this place is gorgeous and the food + service is just as amazing. The servers are always really polite and attentive every single time we have been here and always make us feel welcomed. But I cannot compliment the food enough I...

We saw this restaurant on a previous trip to Monmouth and got to eat there tonight. It wasn’t meant to be a three course meal, but the food was so nice that we couldn’t resist. Absolutely fabulous food, attentive service and fairly priced for the...

We went to the restaurant last night and everything about it was excellent. I totally recommend the Porn Star Martini and I then had linguine with Gambas. Totally delicious

My wife and I ate here in April whilst we were on a visit to Rockfield Studios. The food was of a high standard and the staff were very efficient, polite and friendly. We both enjoyed our meals and look forward to visiting again.

I was surprised when we were taken up the stairs to their rooftop covered terrace but it was a nice summers evening so it was fine. The chairs were particularly comfortable, the service superb as was the food we thoroughly enjoyed. For 2 with starters,...

This is about the 5th time I have been here lovely food and gorgeous setting! However staff member was very rude, would linger around table picking up a bottle of wine to check how much I have left, constantly looking over our shoulders. I sent...

Good food. Staff where professional and polite. Nice dining out experience.not much more to say exactly what we expected.

This is one of the very best Italian restaurants we both have ever been in the country. Absolutely amazing food and the stuffs. We will definitely come back again. Thank you so much for making our wedding anniversary a memorable evening. Thank you. Saravana

A bustling, traditional Italian restaurant. Good menu choice rather than trying to include every Italian dish known to the world as so many restaurants try to do. Well cooked pasta, which is the mark of good Italian food.

We popped her on a mini break after reading the reviews on here. Just 2 adults and 2 children. But we had the best Italian food we have tasted in ages! The sharing antipasti was massive and big enough for all of us! The kids...

First visit and booked at the last minute, what can I say, from the moment we entered staff were attentive and ensured we were never left waiting Good choice of wines, beers, spirits and cocktails all well priced The food was to be fair, excellent...

A Friday evening family dinner in a pleasant environment with delicious food all round. Calamari, whitebait and mozzarella salad were the three starters. We then had main courses of swordfish, ravioli and chicken with mushrooms. All these dishes were authentic and perfectly cooked. Highly recommend...

We had long wanted to try this restaurant and my wife’s birthday provided the chance to have lunch there. Monday lunchtime so not busy at first though by the time we left quite a few people had turned up. Service was courteous and efficient with...

Are at this restaurant for a second time and again it was a really nice meal.. We didn't book, but we were greated very warmly and given a table for two... Food was placed on table in a very sensible time from ordering and it...

A busy restaurant with great atmosphere and excellent service . I was recommended to La Piccola and was not disappointed. Anyone looking for a good Italian restaurant need not look any further. Tip. Book early as its very popular

Fantastic food. Best garlic bread I have ever tasted. Main meal portion was smaller than expected, but still nice though. Service is first rate.

The food at this restaurant was excellent and I would definitely go again when visiting Monmouth. It is much bigger than it looks and there is a lot of space upstairs and an outdoor terrace at the back which would be lovely in summer. The...

We turned up with a large party on Good Friday and despite the terrace area being temporarily closed for work, the team opened it so we could sit outside in the sun. The food was lovely and service fast, definitely recommend the garlic bread and...

Very friendly staff, quick to take your order, lovely Calamari Fritti and Fhungi con Aglio to start, water already on the table which isn’t always the norm. Main meal Spaghetti Di Pesce I asked for the spaghetti to be changed for Penne which they kindly...

Friendly staff and good food, although there was a LOT of cheese on the pizzas. The main courses came out very soon after the starters so that bit felt a bit rushed. Otherwise very nice and good atmosphere.

Authentic Italian cuisine and service. Such a reliable place, you can always be confident that you’ll have a tasty, freshly prepared meal. Thoroughly recommend.

Went with the family, my order was wrong. When food was brought out I pointed out that my order was wrong. I was then brought out the written order as if it was my fault it was wrong. I decided not to have my pizza...