Lago Bar & Restaurant in Tunbridge Wells

Warm welcome, rather pushy waiter taking order, good service BUT food mediocre: my husband’s aubergine melanzana was not good he said, and his dish of the day pasta bland & tasteless; based on glowing reviews I chose the lamb, that was more less without flavour inc sauce & I’d been pushed to order extra veg by waiter and got a watery spoonful of spinach @ 6.50. Expensive meal and really disappointing

Fabulous people, amazing service and gorgeous food. The best Italian restaurant I have been to outside of Italy. Will definitely be back...

Fabulous, authentic Italian food, lovely atmosphere, great service. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would definitely return.

Fantastic meal and cocktails last weekend with my wife and mum. Our first time here and we weren’t disappointed. The service was exceptional - warm welcome and very friendly and attentive. Great menu and great portions and value for money. Liked it so much we’re returning tonight with friends 😎

5 star experience We cannot express highly enough how much we enjoyed our experience at Lago. We had three different main courses,which were all magnificent. The service was exemplary, as were they flavours our all of our meals. The only complaint we had was there was too much choice and we will definitely have to come back revisit this lovely restaurant. Would highly recommend a family and friends.

Nice fresh Italian food, friendly staff and good location for central Tunbridge Wells. Would recommend for a casual evening dinner.

Walking around Tunbridge Wells and this restaurant caught both mine and my partners eye! As we walked in we kindly greeted and made to feel welcome instantly. Staff were attentive and polite, always refilling our wine for us, asking if there is anything we need etc. The food was excellent! To start me and my partner had the fried calamari! Absolutely delicious and definitely worth the try. Then me and my partner moved onto our mains. He ordered a Lamb Dish, which tasted unbelievable! I then ordered the Smoked Salmon and Courgette Tagliatelle, this was honestly one of my favourite pasta dishes i ever tasted. The flavours of this were unreal and my partner was trying to eat some of mine after he had finished his dish. For deserts I ordered the Chocolate Lava Cake and my Partner ordered the Panna Cotta. I must say although the Lava Cake was excellent… the Panna Cotta was exceptional! Both me and my partner were blown away by how amazing it was. Ive never known a Panna Cotta to be so well made and light and creamy… if i went there again i would definitely be ordering the Panna Cotta for myself and i would recommend it to anyone else! Although at point service was a bit slow, who could blame them, to no surprise the restaurant was packed full of people waiting to try their outstanding food! I would recommend this place without a doubt if you love amazing food and perfect hospitality!

Can recommend this wonderful restaurant. I had a lovely steak,my partner had lovely italian sausage and my mum had lovely fish. Wonderful food,friendly staff. Nice atmosphere can recommend.

A very nice place, clean and comfortable with a choice of tables inside or on the terrace, food was good and the staff were very friendly and attentive.

11 of us ate at LogodiComo last might to celebrate my husband’s birthday and Mateo and his team made it a special evening from start to finish. When I booked a few weeks in advance the communication via email with Mateo was always quick and easy. On the night all the staff made us very welcome and the food was delicious and beautifully presented. I would thoroughly recommend.

We came here last week for mid week dinner after seeing great reviews (never been to this area before) nice location and interior very nice looking lit up romantically and just a nice looking small spot, greeted warmly by staff which was very nice felt very comfortable. Had a bit of banter with the waiter which was nice, he was very friendly however he did swear which I don’t mind but other people may not like also made one comment I thought ooo ok, all tongue and cheek though! But having said that maybe I’m just uptight and he really did make us feel welcome and would rather that than someone that isn’t friendly. I had this king prawn pasta, the food came out so fast as in 10/15 minutes after we ordered which I was shocked about because the restaurant was fairly busy which was a bit strange,I get 4 prawns they were nice, pasta was a little cold I was going to send it back but didn’t want to make a scene. I had chocolate mouse for desert, again ok. An issue I do have is adding service charges I always tip but I believe you should tip what you think the service is worth, I guess every restaurant does it now or most, however adding a 12.5% service charge on top is steep and that left a sour taste in my mouth. Overall nice little spot for a date, food okay nothing memorable, friendly staff. Might return…wouldn’t run back it was just ok.

Having heard some great reviews, we have been meaning to try Lago for ages…have visited the premises many times over it various guises, but not in its current form. So when looking for a Valentines venue I thought let’s give it a go. And I’m really glad that we did. It is a great venue for a restaurant, and it looked really lovely. The staff were very friendly and very attentive, despite it being very busy and most tables turned. The food was wonderful. We will definitely be back.

Really enjoyed our lunch - a traditional Italian. Beautifully presented food, , a wide choice including gluten free options. Lovely touch at end of meal when jar of jelly beans arrived to take a few! Staff were excellent- efficient and friendly. Would return. Thank you!

I can’t recommend this place enough! The food is just amazing. The best Italian I’ve had since eating in Italy! I wish I found it sooner but I’m already planning another visit. It’s a lovely atmosphere and staff are very friendly. I look forward to another visit trying some different food from the menu. Oh and great selection of wine.

We were visiting Tunbridge for one night and after reading the reviews for Lago we decided we need to go here and we were not disappointed! The atmosphere was fantastic and Matteo was warm and welcoming the food and wine were excellent and at the end of the night we were pleasantly surprised by the bill. Thoroughly recommend this lovely Italian 🇮🇹

There were 6 of us and we had a really nice table round the corner. Service was super friendly and attentive. The food was delicious! I’m a big lasagne fan and that was really up there! Very reasonable too I thought. Highly recommended!

Newish restaurant with great decor, very attentive staff, relaxed lunch time ambience, tasty food. Enjoyed the experience.

This is simply the best Italian I have been to in recent memory. It’s tricky to find a top-notch Italian that’s not run-of-the-mill bog standard dishes as you find in chains. This is delicious, real Italian food with wonderful staff. Great, friendly service and certainly the best Italian in Tunbridge Wells, perhaps even Kent.

My birthday dinner. Such a find, "proper italian food" and friendly efficient service. Pasta is beautifully cooked, varied menu. Will definitely be going again. Loved the wine by the glass as well. They phoned us the next day as they had found a gold bracelet under the table and remembered we had sat there. I hadn't even noticed I had lost it but was so grateful as it had sentimental value. Everything an independent restaurant should be, we both loved it.

'Italian Cuisine' actually does not exist. It is a term of convenience rarely used by Italians. The cooking of Italy is really the cooking of its regions and each region and often cities within the same region are autonomous on so many levels - language, geography, climate, temperament, appearance of the people - but especially the food. It is so refreshing to have a restaurant that celebrates the food of northern Italy. Not exclusively, but predominantly. Slow cooked meat dishes, lamb, veal and pork, the use of butter, cream, polenta, porcini, sausages, rice, beans feature strongly and proudly and long may it continue. In my opinion, this is the best 'Italian' restaurant in Kent. Matteo and Paula are clearly passionate about preparing, serving and showcasing a homecooked authentic style of food that I only ever remember having in the province of Parma, Liguria and Milano. Grazie mille. Ci vediamo a presto!

We had a Sunday lunch birthday party for my daughter and son with 22 family and friends aged from 10 months to 77. The organisation before and during was excellent with a great choice of food and fabulous cocktails. Everyone raved about their meals. The atmosphere was terrific and Matteo and his staff could not have done more to make it a smooth and enjoyable experience.

A great find. We stayed one night in Tunbridge Wells and given the Five Star reviews, we booked this fabulous place for dinner. It was a Saturday evening so we could only get a later table but it was worth it. Food, wine and service were superb. Staff were a joy. And the atmosphere buzzy and welcoming. Five stars, well deserved 👌

What a find. We unexpectedly ended up in Royal Tunbridge Wells on a Thursday night and stumbled across this buzzing, full Italian restaurant. Amber glow through the window, customers laughing, eating and drinking - we had to be part of this vibe. The host waitress was charming and gave us their last table upstairs ( a table for 5 but immediately cleared to accommodate the 2 of us) we had one of the best nights for a long time. We sampled some delicious and well executed dishes, plenty of good red wine, cosy comfortable surroundings ( we were the last to leave 😬) and excellent service. Our upstairs waitress ( with the marathon running boyfriend) was first rate and absolute joy. We met the charming owner, born and bred in Lake Como. He runs a happy tight ship and we wish them all well.

We can to my favourite Italian Restaurant to celebrate our 30th Wedding Anniversary. We were not disappointed the food was great. Service with a smile. Couldn’t think of a better place to celebrate with my favourite people😀❤️ Love the added Jelly Bean Jar, makes payment a little sweeter 😊 Hope you enjoy your meal as much as I did. Sarah😀

We were just visiting Tunbridge Wells, walking around looking for somewhere for an early dinner. We were very fortunate that we chose Lago. A friendly welcome and a jug of water was brought with the menus. We ordered a glass of wine each and olives whilst deciding. The olives were juicy and delicious. My partner chose Nduja and mascarpone pasta, he found tasty, it would have been too hot for me. My seafood linguine was delicious, a good mixture and amount of seafood; usually such a dish is tomato sauce with some seafood, this was seafood mainly, with some fresh tomatoes and other seasoning. We shared a rocket, tomato and Parmesan side salad, which was very fresh and complemented our dishes. We don’t normally have dessert but he couldn’t resist the Pistachio soufflé which was absolutely amazing, I chose panna cotta with ‘fruits of the wood’; it was absolutely sublime, so light and creamy. It’s the best meal we’ve had, anywhere, in a very long time and extremely good value for money. I wish we lived near Tunbridge Wells; we’d go regularly.

We stumbled on this place quite by chance when a usual regular haunt of ours was closed for the summer. A very happy couple of hours and we’ll be back, I’m certain! All I would add is that getting rid of the horrible sticky surface...

Delicious food! Very good aubergine parmigiana to start. The wild boar pasta dish and the salmon glazed with honey and almonds on a courgette cream were particularly outstanding mains - and the desserts were notably good for an Italian restaurant (not just the usual ice...

Visited here for a family celebration. Its a lovely little restaurant but they could definitely do better. The starter of Buratta and Parma Ham looked and tasted like it had been pre-prepared and left in the fridge for too long. The ham was dry and...

First visit and we will definitely be back soon. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff were so friendly. Highly recommend to anyone who wants good quality Italian food in a lovely setting.

Absolutely delicious 😋 Lots of lovely touches and wine is great too! Be back again soon! Thank you so much.

I have lived in Tunbridge Wells for nearly a year now and have only just tried Lagodicomo - I wish we had visited sooner! The food was delicious, truly authentic Italian cuisine that was fresh and thoughtful. The vibe of the restaurant is relaxed and...

Stopped at this excellent Italian restaurant for lunch today. Really friendly staff and attentive service. The food was of top of the range quality. It was even possible to sit outside on the patio as it is sheltered from the wind.

We love everything about Lago, from the food to the welcome. It's my younger son's favourite restaurant so we were there on this occasion for his birthday. The meal was superb as ever, and the staff sang Happy Birthday to him, much to his delight.

Lunch with my mum at this stunning restaurant, the food was delicious and the service was wonderful we will definitely be returning asap many thanks

Easily one of the best Italian restaurants we've ever been to. Staff were superb. The food was divine. We had a wonderful time and we'll certainly be back. And we'll be telling our friends about it too.

Once again enjoyed an amazing meal at our favourite restaurant. Wonderful food and perfect service from Matteo and the team . Thank you once again , can't wait to come back.

I left a review already and for some reason it’s disappeared. Which is a shame because it was written in a lot of detail how good the experience was. We came a few days ago for a 30th birthday meal. From start to finish the...

Lovely lively Italian restaurant. Offers a great selection of main and pastas and very generous portions too. The dessert selection and wine list were impressive too. Would certainly recommend.

A big celebration lunch for my mums 90th birthday. Matteo liaised with my sister over all the details. Nothing was too much bother. On the day some of us were late. Hosts were charming and kept the rest of us going with snacks and drinks....

Amazing value lunch deal - pasta and a nice glass of wine for £12! The carbonara was absolutely delicious and the wine was lovely too. Its a nice looking restaurant and the atmosphere picked up as other diners joined (we had arrived at 12:00 so...

Such a great Italian restaurant, whether you're here as a couple or a group. Service was prompt and all the dishes were first class. My husband particularly enjoyed his Seafood linguine - on a par with London restaurants that he has to frequent for work,...

We had the best Italian meal that we've eaten in years at Lago. The menu is varied and it offers a number of more interesting choices than the standard dishes usually found in Italian restaurants in the UK. The wine list has a wide choice...

I’m my opinion, the best Italian restaurant in the area by far. The owner is hands on and always there overseeing everything - so everything is always top class. + Fantastic, friendly service + Delicious, freshly cooked food + Great wine list + Wonderful atmosphere...

Terrific atmosphere and great food. We live 200 yards from this place and will be back. Pasta perfectly al-dente. A desert of some sort of cheesecakey item but not cheesecake was magnificent. Highly Recommended

Matteo is such a welcoming host ! He made every member of our family feel special. Of course, the food was excellent and the wine equally delicious. Although it was a Tuesday lunchtime, it was fairly crowded and so we were pleased that we had...

What a fabulous restaurant! The food was exquisite, a real taste sensation. The welcome, wine and service were wonderful too!

Great service in a small but stylish dining room. Everything we ordered was delicious and the service was excellent, too.

Lovely cozy Italian , very friendly, really enjoyable meal, some of the other diners food looked even better than mine..will return

We had a lovely family birthday lunch here for 10 people. The food was delicious with great choices of delicious pastas as well as other choices, and the staff were really efficient and friendly. The owner was very friendly and made sure we had enjoyed...

My 4th visit to this restaurant. Last night with 5 other ladies for a reunion. Food excellent, service great and such a lovely ambiance. My favourite restaurant in Tunbridge Wells, will definitely return.

What can I say about Lago's the nostalgic feeling I get from this restaurant. The owner really cares. The last time I visited I believe he was just closing up on a Sunday night. We looked in but thought we would go somewhere else. The...

Spent an evening with family mid week and as always the Head Chef Paola, who came to say hello, produced some exceptional dishes. We were looked after really well by Matteo and his very attentive waitresses. Lago is definitely well worth a visit!!

Returned to this restaurant for a mid week visit with visiting family and I wasn't let down , starters of focaccia, bruschette , mains of Sea Bass , Tuscan sausage , salmon with honey and pistacchio, ossobuco, followed by tiramisu cheese cake and pan a...

Read the fab reviews and were super excited Unfortunately it let us down they were busy but both courses main and pudding food was Luke warm Staff didn’t seem to know what was what very young waiting staff who spoke very little English The main...

Lovely staff, great service and amazing food would definitely recommend! Perfect for all occasions and great for families too.

Delicious authentic Italian food in a welcoming and relaxed setting. Matteo was a wonderful host and the staff were amazing. Would definitely recommend and will be back!

We visited on a Sunday evening when it was fairly quiet as we had a craving for some authentic pasta. Our previous 'go to' Italian restaurant in TWells had closed a while back so Lago had a lot to live up to. We are pleased...

We went for a birthday meal and were not disappointed. This isn’t the first time we’ve visited and we’ve always found Il Lago to serve delicious food in an ambient setting. What makes this restaurant special is that you are welcomed like important guests and...

Last night, we enjoyed an authentic Italian experience from the moment we were greeted walking through the door to the moment we left. Cosy atmosphere, incredible food and very friendly staff. I recommend the Bruschetta, Seafood Linguine and Tiramisu. The only critic is that this...

Great menu, great food BUT shabby chic/rustic tables made of planks with debris stuck in between the slats-not very attractive. Table had tacky feel-probably down to the disinfectant cleaner. We were upstairs and once more we found the background music too loud which made everyone...

Sumptuous food and excellent wine delivered with panache by our charming hostess Petra who got the art of service just right; attentive at the right time but not all the time. DOG FRIENDLY: I noticed dogs were allowed at the tables in the heated and...

We visited the restaurant after a long day in London for a meal en route home. We had the chicken and carbonara, both of which were delicious, followed by torta della nonna which was very good. The service was friendly and attentive. It’s not a...

First visit to this lovely Italian restaurant, made really welcome by Matteo the owner & host & his very attentive staff, even Matteo's Head Chef Paola came out to greet us, we felt like valued customers, reminded me of lovely holidays in Italy. Really good...

Delicious food and the level of service was beyond expectation. Have not sampled the other restaurants in Tunbridge Wells but this must surely be one of the best.

Saturday lunch in the shade in this beautifully patio garden, we just ordered 2 main courses apart from olives to keep us busy until they arrived. Veal escalopes with a mushroom sauce,.... Excellent My sister had pan fried Bass with oven cooked veg followed by...

Lovely venue for very expensive but pretty mediocre food. A very stodgy mushroom risotto. The pasta cannot be cooked from scratch to order, as it was too quick and not all meals arrived together. The service was slow and haphazard, nobody seemed to know what...

We visited in June 2022 and had a lovely evening meal at this Italian. The food was delicious (we both had pasta) and the ambiance was chilled and friendly. The owner is lovely - an Italian gem - and we were made to feel very...

Lovely early evening sitting outside with a special friend. A little longer wait for our drinks but we were busy catching up. Meal was delicious and something for everyone. Friend is vegetarian and said it was the best meal she had had for ages. Hubby...

Best restaurant in Tunbridge Wells run by Matteo, the best owner in Tunbridge Wells. We have just moved to Tunbridge Wells but already had Lago established as our favourite restaurant due to the delicious food and the warm and welcoming staff, particularly Matteo the owner....

The food, service and atmosphere were all amazing. Could happily eat here every single night for the rest of my life. Matteo is a darling - can’t wait to come back ASAP.

First visit and would recommend ,friendly and helpful staff… made us feel comfortable.. Very filling, fresh food. Nice wine. Panacotta to die for ( and I’m not usually a desert person) Nicely laid out little restaurant..

Visited on recommendation for an Italian with outdoor dining. We are relatively local but daughter wanted pasta so I asked a colleague who lives locally of any recommendations and this is where we arrived to. The most beautiful outdoor space on a typically British day...

We visited as a couple for dinner last night and agreed it exceeded any other restaurant in town in terms of atmosphere, food and value. Superb pasta and great service. Highly recommend!

Bellissimo. Magnifico. Dieci. I just need Bruno Tonione to do justice to Lago - a TripAdvisor review doesn’t quite quite do it. Just to say, what’s a lovely spot and full marks - 10 - to the charming Italians who have turned this backwater into...

Sometimes it is good to be spontaneous! It certainly worked for us as we wandered in for lunch at Lago. Matteo, the owner, was a friendly and happy as always. The food was excellent, as was the wine. This restaurant is one of the gems...

Food was incredible, service was amazing and the whole atmosphere of the place is lovely. The mussels were the best I’ve ever had. Such a gem of a restaurant

It’s been open for just a over a year and it’s just a 15 minute walk from our house. Inexplicably, this was a first visit with some friends and it was a really pleasant surprise. The Lago Bar & Restaurant has a cozy and authentic...

Lovely, friendly, accommodating staff! Great authentic Italian food! Lovely atmosphere! Thank you for looking after us!

Fabulous service, attentive but not obtrusive. Choices were very good, and the resultant food was delicious. Best aubergine parmigiana l have ever tasted, and l tasted a few! The Tuscan sausages on lentils were delicious, really authentic and beautifully cooked. I had a plain panna...

A spontaneous lunch out at Lago. Superb food and fabulous service. It was a shame that a diner at a nearby table was obviously a gold medalist at both voice projection and me-me remarks. Still, once she was eating... Will we reeturn here? Of course!...

I love it! ❤ This was my first visit and definately not the last, even though just visiting the city - definately worth it coming back! Food is delicious...having that feeling of the way your mom or your grandma cooking for you with all those...

This was our first visit and certainly won’t be our last. The ambience, service, food and wine was exceptional. The owner was very welcoming and the food was so authentic. Already looking forward to returning. Highly recommend.

I love Lago. Whether a supper with my daughter, Dinner with friends or a week day lunch you’ll be guaranteed delicious food, incredible service, a warm and cosy environment. It’s the perfect neighbourhood Italian and we are so lucky to have them x

Four of us went out mid-week for dinner at Lago, partly to see if the restaurant could match all the previous reviews. The short answer is yes. The food was brilliant (we all had different pasta dishes) and the service outstanding. We plan to return...

Another amazing meal at Lago's which has now become my favourite restaurant. Matteo and his team do an amazing job. The food is sublime, the atmosphere wonderful and the service second to none. Thank you Matteo - we will be booking again.

The food at Lago is absolutely incredible. I'm a bit of an Italian food snob being from an Italian family, but every single corse was delicious, especially Nonnas homemade torte... i could of taken the entire torte home with me. The waiter was charming, funny...

Best Italian restaurant this side of Italy, fab food, fantastic service and the owner who works there also is very entertaining and extremely accommodating. Cant recommend it enough!!

Have been here twice and the food is always perfect. Matteo and his staff make it feel very cosy and personable. The souffle was perfect and the accompanying parmigiano sauce was sublime, as well as the lobster ravioli, with again, a sublime pink sauce. Highly...

As always Matteo and his staff delivered outstanding food and very personable service. Love having this Italian on my door step!

A small restaurant with a large presence.. The moment you enter you are a guest to be looked after and fed-very well! The proprietor’s presence is all over, yet service is unobtrusive but excellent. For starters we had the burrito, one with tasty and varied...

Okay! I do like my sea bass and I do love Italy ---- especially Venice. The sea bass here at Lago was delicious. We will return!

I’ve been here a couple of times and it is a real gem! Wonderful food and attractive restaurant and fantastic service that made us feel special. The chocolate mouse with chilli was absolutely incredible and probably my favourite pudding this year!

Such a warm welcome awaits you at The Lago. Fabulous tasty food, cosy atmosphere and all the staff are amazing . We has such a great lunch that we went back for dinner the following night !! Enough said 😉

I have been to Lago many times, always a top quality service with authentic, delicious Italian food. Would highly recommend!

Everyone is aware of crisis hospitality is facing at the moment so writing a bad review is not something one will do on a whim. Worst meal for a long long time. Tiramisu made with “squirty” cream pushed me over the edge. Love is packed,...

Our 3rd visit, superb food, atmosphere and service. Thank goodness we have a fabulous Italian restaurant back in the town. I would thoroughly recommend a visit.

We really enjoyed a lovely evening with wonderful food, lovely atmosphere, good music and helpful and attentive staff. Our pasta dishes were beautifully done and we would recommend the dessert of panna cotta and cafe affagato for dessert. Good wine list ranging from £23. The...

Absolutely fantastic atmosphere, superb food and great service The first Italian restaurant in a long time that is authentic and top class food. Varied interesting menu and great choice of wines. Top top quality

Came here the other day, I had an eye on it since it opened but was always hesitant about it as it was so over priced, and would refuse to pay £20odd for a chicken breast main! Ended up coming in when they decided to...

This is a new Italian Restaurant. There is a very good choice of menu and wines. My wife and I had stuffed calamaretti, vitello scallopine and sea bass. Everything was very well cooked and the portions were generous. The service was very good quality and...