L'invidia Restaurant in Teignbridge

Worst Italian food we’ve ever eaten, service was great but the arguments from the kitchen made us uneasy. Pizza was okay but no offerings of oil or vinegar crusts. Carbonara was questionable. Again no offerings of Parmesan or black pepper. Potatoes just roasties with zero seasoning. Affogato with the cheapest ice cream and weak watery coffee. Food was overpriced and tasteless.

We arrived just before closing but still the owner was kind enough to let us in and have a pizza. Both pizzas were really delicious and the waiter/owner was really nice and professional as well. A real gem of a place and it’s just so nice to avoid franchises in England. Absolutely recommended 👍🏻👌

A meal for friends anniversary turned into a major disappointment made worse by the fact that we cancelled a previous booking to come here having noted the highish rating on Tripadvisor. We arrived and all looked promising having read the foreword on page 1 affirming our choice of eatery. We ordered food and drinks off of a limited menu (not always a bad thing) - no rush - all relaxed - all good. First issue was that a change had to be made to a starter as one component wasn't available, the change was accepted and agreed not an issue but this then came back as main component was not available either and so a different starter was ordered. starters arrived - selection of meats and cheeses quite impressive with bread and jellies, and 2 x prawn orders covered with a cheese sauce presented in a clam shell - prawns were over cooked IMO but I made allowances as we were just getting started. Main course came out: now the pizza was pretty good I must say but the rest was different to say the least. meat of choice ( 2 x fillet steak, 1 x fillet of sea bass and 1 x BEEF meatballs), all accompanied identically by what we as a group determined as frozen potato slices readily available in any good supermarket, a hand full of loose leaf salad readily available in any good supermarket and some more bread/baguette pieces. This is probably where we should have called it but still not wanting to ruin an evening of good company we endured! As frank conversation between us ensued I had decided not to further with a dessert allowing for what I had observed elsewhere, but the rest of the party did and an initial request for tiramisu was greeted with "that was off the menu" so 1 x vanilla ice cream (they only had vanilla) 2 x Panna Cotta with topping 1 x liquor coffee was ordered. The issues and to summarise 1. foreword mentions a trained pizza maker and somebody who has spent many years in fine dining. 2. prawns should not be rubbery. 3. I have never been to an Italian restaurant and not had vinegar and oil provided. 4. fillet steak does not contain inedible fat and should melt in the mouth 5. in reference to the beef meatballs - they are pork knuckles and the excuse that your menu was misprinted doesn't cut it - you should proof read before accepting 6. not having tiramisu in an Italian restaurant on a Saturday evening of a Bank Holiday weekend is IMHO woeful preparation. 7. the topping on the pan cotta was by unanimous decision a strawberry flavoured ice cream sauce. 8. in our opinion there was no indication of fine dining practice during the course of this meal. As far as I could ascertain most of what was provided would have been straight off the shelf - even the cold meat and cheese platter came into question by the end of the evening. Being a decent guy I paid the asking price as we had eaten the food provided but as for value for money I think it was extremely poor and not what I think you are trying to portray. needless to say we will not be returning and as locals won't be recommending either. My last is that the menu and prices advertised on your website is absolutely no reflection of the menu presented to us on the evening - WHY IS THIS!!! Happy to discuss 07050 134184 never hide!

Excellent Pizza in a great enviroment. Service could not be better. The owner is always there to attend the client, pending of every detail.

Absolutely fantastic pizza, one of the best in Torbay, and the service was outstanding, a jewel in the crown for Teignmouth

New nothing of the resturant, just wanted some food. What a treat, reminded me of Faulty Towers, the discourse between front of house & kitchen. Really funny. The pizza was amazing. Highly recommend, will be back again.

Amazing food, definitely the best tiramisu i’ve tried, the carbonara was very nice - whole table thoroughly enjoyed their meal. Owner is a very funny genuine guy, don’t visit if you don’t have a good sense of humour

Fabulous pizzas (best we’ve had in the UK in ages) great service and entertaining front of house. Utterly charming & hilarious with brilliant film references. We had a wonderful evening and will definitely be back soon!

Lovely authenic food, entertaining front of house ....Good evening. We went as read the bad review and wanted to see for ourselves. We would recommend it ...Great evening

Outstanding food and the most humorous and welcoming owner/host. It's like a mixture of eating with friends and a warm hearted evening of cabaret.

Absolutely fantastic food, great atmosphere, great service, however a slightly disturbing misogynistic view from the owner…..won’t employ female staff as they can’t deal with the emotional side of working in a restaurant….I was there with my 15 year old daughter who was considering a waitressing job for some pocket money. Very out of date and concerning view of the world and left me feeling very uncomfortable. Wouldn’t go back!!!!

A very interesting/bizarre evening was had by all. Two or our party enjoyed their pizza but the remaining dishes served left a lot be desired. Literally the best and most reliable food available was the salt and pepper, which had to be requested. Do not expect an available wine list or a selection of side dishes. We couldn’t understand how a restaurant could run out of both before 7pm on a Saturday evening. The owner of this restaurant could be called an entertainer, but it didn’t suit our party on this occasion due to such an awful dining experience

Came here for a family meal for my sister’s birthday, 6 adults and 2 kids. Firstly the food was excellent, we all had pizza and it was amazing! Such tasty dough and plenty of delicious toppings. The waiter (who I believe is also the owner) was funny and had a cracking sense of humour. He made such an effort with the kids, learning their names and chatting to them. It’s a shame some people on here don’t appreciate his sociable nature, much more akin to Italian family dining, and I thought it showed he truly cared about the experience we were having. Grazie mille per una bella cena!

Fantastic dinner last night! We had a wonderful time with our 2 young children, who were made to feel so welcome the entire time. So often children can be looked at as a nuisance in a restaurant but that was not the case!! They shared the seafood linguine & it was so fresh and delicious! The funny & extremely helpful owner was a joy to be around too - we read some ‘negative’ reviews before going & it’s safe to say those people are very likely as dull as dishwater! We would absolutely visit again.

TRUE, ITALIAN experience from start to finish - been traveling to Italy for past 6 years - if you like Italian foods THESE GUYS ARE NAILING IT! 5+* doubtlessly - all fresh and super tasty - ALL SERVED in an Italian atmosphere with some charming waiters (also Italians, btw!) (Photos are NOT edited!)

A fabulous evening in this restaurant. The food was delicious and the atmosphere great, made more so by the owner Flo, who was so full of fun and charm. We would definitely return.

After living in this area for five years I’ve only just found this fantastic little gem of a restaurant. Wow, what a fantastic evening with amazing food, the menu wasn’t huge but the quality was 5 star. The owner recommended the sharing platter of meats and cheeses and we weren’t disappointed. The main course of Carbonara was full of flavour and certainly one of the best I’ve tasted. Our friends who had the seafood tagliatelle weren’t disappointed either, so much seafood in it. Overall a fantastic experience with a great host who had plenty of banter along with Italian charm. We will definitely be returning to this lovely restaurant.

Absolutely amazing meal. Lovely little restaurant, very good vibes. The staff were brilliant, the main man was hilarious, dancing, singing, making jokes. Food was top quality and was delicious! Was 100% recommend to anyone!

Disappointed. Waited 40 minutes for a charcuterie sharing board whilst other tables were served promptly. When it arrived, it was cured meat, cheese, olives and bread so could have arrived much sooner. I chose mushroom risotto, after another lengthy wait it arrived. It was watery, lacked flavour, tasted of nothing. My family weren't really impressed by theirs either, the owner was making jokes to try to help the situation and took the risotto off the bill (I didn't eat it all) but I left hungry and wished I'd gone somewhere else.

A small but very good restaurant in the heart of Teignmouth. The food and service were excellent and had a wide choice of food and wine at sensible prices.

Lovely little Italian restaurant that has great character and friendly owner. The bread starter and seafood lasagna was amazing. Will definitely be back!!

Small but very atmospheric. Good food and reasonable prices. Good range of pizza but the small pasta menu is best. though the specials - mackerel, sea bass etc very tempting. True Italian cooking, family firm. Welcoming host Book as only room for a few covers

Had a fantastic evening, the atmosphere, service and food were excellent. We had pizzas (best we've had in a long time) and a sharing meat and cheese board which we 1would definitely recommend.

Warm, welcoming and yummy! The owner was a really friendly person and you could tell he was interested in you, your story and had a great chat with us, even trying to cheer up our overtired daughter! Food was tasty and plentiful. We would come back if in the area again.

An absolute gem and exactly the kind of Italian restaurant you want in your area; good ambiance, excellent food and a fun matre d. I can assure you I will return to this place frequently

Awful food, awful service, mad owner who thinks he's hilarious but really isn't. Excuses given about backstage relationships. Not our problem......except it was.

Unfortunately almost everything we wanted to order wasn't available, which seems odd for a fully booked Tuesday evening. The food we did have was excellently cooked and presented and the atmosphere was lovely, but really needs to sort out its supply issues to stay on...

Brilliant food. A small restaurant so expect to wait a while as oven can get full but a really lovely owner (Flo) who makes an effort to put you at ease. 3 of us had 3 primi and the 3 secondi. Good food, good wine...

Absolutely outstanding food and service! We always leave with the biggest smile on our faces!! Bread 👍

Flo, Thank you and your chef for a great meal, I simply echo previous positive comments. Super pizza and steak , small menu but clearly all prepared and cooked to order.

I took my boys out this evening for a bit of dinner. Having walked along the back beach and past a few lovely looking pubs, we found this little gem and thought we'd give it a try. The restaurant is small, cosy, intimate, but big...

Excellent food, service and wine. The host is really friendly, accommodating and cheerful. Really gives us a nice atmosphere in the restaurant.

Events turned a little south, with illness amongst our hosts for the evening so, a promise to myself was dinner here. I really wasn’t sure what to expect but when I walked in asking if I could book for later the evening and the host...

What an entertaining evening. Having read previous reviews and the owners responses to them we knew we’d enjoy this place. We dined before a concert at the Pavilion. Flo is a legend! If you are uncomfortable with banter and interaction with fellow diners this may...

Great, welcoming service, fantastic food (my girlfriend claims best pizza ever!). Nice atmosphere, cannot recommend enough!

Two couples eating. Warm welcome from staff but food didn't. Match up to that. A limited menu with few starters and not even bread and oils on offer. My wife had ravioli for main and it was a starter operation at best. One of our...

Absolutely superb food, great service. My son and I are so happy to have found this, fantastic tradition Italian food and pizza that is pretty rare here in U.K. highly recommend from a discerning foodie.

Visiting this place after reading the reviews we thought we were in for a lovely evening. How wrong I was. We appreciate it’s a small place, and there will be delays however my meal came cold. My friends prawn/langoustine dish was poor- no meat in...

Waiter was so odd. He kept bothering us and cutting in our conversations. Food was ok. It wasn’t the best though.

I called Flo the amazing owner of the restaurant only a week before my birthday to ask if he could arrange a table for 14 family and friends to celebrate my 60th. He was absolutely fantastic, organising menus so we could pre order etc. The...

We came to my cousins Sues 60th birthday meal… food 🥘 service drinks were all a amazing.. the head waiter was a a amazing guy… credit to the place

Delicious food. Excellent menu choice. Great service. We visited as a family of four. Larger groups and couples also enjoying their meals. Would recommend a visit.

Visited on a Saturday evening, went early as guessed from reviews it would be busy. In a nutshell it was very expensive for what we had. Wine £5 a bottle more than it was worth, main courses were only ok although one of our group...

Really enjoyed our visit to this tiny restaurant. The owner has a good sense of humour and works really hard to look after all the tables. Booking is a must. I enjoyed my pizza and my husband enjoyed his pork dish. Excellent.

A few friends booked in here for an informal meal and get together. The host “flo” made us very welcome and the food was a treat. I had the tagliatelli with black prawns, wow! A good experience, will go again.

14 of us were greeted by co ownerFloriano( who reminded us of Manuel from Fawlty Towers) and had a selection off their menu last night. All of us were very satisfied with the quality of the Italian cuisine, and the friendly and amusing service we...

Visited last night with my husband. Had the most deliciously spicy and tasty pasta Arrabiata, washed down with a lovely bottle of Chianti I am the fussiest eater ever and am aware I am not the easiest customer to please, so very impressed. Flo the...

I'm Italian and lived in Torbay for 7 years and I've always dreamed of a proper italian ristorante pizzeria and I finally found it! The food is absolutely amazing, best pizza in Devon! And the service... Flo, the owner is not the typical stuck up...

Had tempura prawns to start which were from supermarket and undercooked. The pizza toppings were put on after it was cooked so remained cold and base soggy. The waiter hovered over customers and did not act professionally. Decor of restaurant was very tired. Will not...

We ordered some takeaway pizza including a “veggie gourmet”. See the photo! It had no cheese and just a load of soggy vegetables thrown on. When we phoned up to complain we were told that you had to specifically request cheese as an option on...

The pizza is absolutely fantastic and the service was really great. Would thoroughly recommend a visit.

My husband, Father in Law and I booked fairly last minute for a Sunday night dine in experience. We arrived slightly early and were seated at a corner table, which was perfectly spaced out from others. Flo, who attended us for the evening was friendly...

Came here for an anniversary meal. Service was brilliant, very friendly and attentive. We both had 3 courses , the food served was excellent, very tasty leaving you wanting more. We will definitely return for another go!

Lovely greeting as we arrived at the restaurant. The dining room was well decorated, the lighting ambient and temperature just right. It is a small dining area but despite this the tables aren’t too close together and noise levels on our visit were quite low....

We haven’t been here before but were made to feel very welcome, Flo is front of house and is both charming and funny. We had all three courses and everything was delicious. Home made, packed a punch and totally perfect. Well done team! There are...

Great little Italian restaurant in the heart of Teignmouth. We had fantastic pizzas and were looked after very well. Very much recommended

This is a small restaurant so you should probably book to ensure you get a table. The front of restaurant is run by a very chatty Italian from North Italy. The food is very good. The wine list is short but really well chosen. The...

Very quirky, authentic Italian restaurant. Menu was very nice, but we went for some pizzas what a proper Neapolitan chef made and they were probably the best we tasted in ages! Nice decor, and the host (Flo) was amazing! Very knowledgeable and funny! We will...

Feeling like in Italy! I ate a margaritha pizza. It was delicious! The pizza was enough filling, the edge was nice and crunchy. The staff and the service was brilliant! Thank you again!

Booked a table to "celebrate " our eldest daughter moving in to her new home and the service was warm, friendly and welcoming from the first hello to the goodbye!!! I can't remember the chaps name(sorry!) Who was the host, but he was Wonderful!!! Knowing...

We went along at last minute on new years day evening and they squeezed us in (covid securely). The food was wonderful, particularly the meats and cheese starter. The kids loved the bread and breadsticks and then tucked into their yummy pizzas. The staff were...

L'invidia manages to combine an atmosphere which feels quiet and intimate with truly delicious food - including probably the nicest gluten free pizza base I've ever tried - for an experience that should be a must for anyone coming to South Devon. The pizza is...

Great night. Lovely food. Would definitly recommend. If I could give more stars I would. 11/10. Lovely

Ordered 2 pizzas for delivery. They were delivered within the hour and a friendly phone call to say they had arrived. I had the seafood pizza and it was amazing. Way beyond what I expected. A mix of fresh seafood, Inc mussels, langoustine & squid....

My partner and I decided on a boring Sunday evening that we would have meal out at a restaurant in town - we fancied Italian but hadn’t eaten at any of the Italian restaurants in Teignmouth before so really took a chance. From the minute...

If you like original Italian food cooked by a native Italian (Antonio), along with excellent front of house hosting by fellow Italian "Flo", then you cannot go wrong with what these two fellas have created. It's incredible, warm and welcoming here. The food is fresh...

My partner and I took our 3 children(14,10 and 10 months) to the restaurant. I would say it is more suited to the dating/couples scene and is very small but the restaurant were really accommodating. We have complimentary breads to the table to begin with...

I live in Teignmouth, so want local places in particular to be good and to succeed. This feedback is intended to be constructive therefore. Firstly let me say the pizzas here are really good (we haven't yet eaten in the restaurant). However: I've been here...

Very small gem of a restaurant… food authentic.. my carbonara was fantastic… the wine .. well I managed two bottles … enough said ..my wife and son had pizza … both loved it .. We particularly enjoyed the company … Flo you are a legend...

We visited last evening. Having heard wonderful reports of this restaurant, I thought I was giving our Friends, mother and five year old girl, a treat but this proved to be not really the case. Starting with the drinks, my husband could not have the...

A friend of mine told me that L'invidia was serving gluten free pizza so I had to give it a go. The pizza base was light, crispy and enjoyable. Previous gluten free bases I've tried at other restaurants have had that cardboard quality to them....

First visit to I'nvidia restaurant -really nice little place-especially for pizza lovers -bit of a wait for food due to pressure in the kitchen, but did not mind at all as enjoying the company of friends ! wine might be a little pricey, but is...

5 of us visited l'invidia Italian restaurant in Teignmouth, Devon. It is a small restaurant nicely decorated. The service was very good and the food was very good too. However the menu was very limited, and there was only one white wine to choose from....

This was a small restaurant with great service and bigger portion of great Italian food that makes this a must visit when visiting this part of the world that the all members of family can enjoy as my children did with the pizza and desserts

Excellent meal this evening. Top notch food and service. Can’t wait to return. 4 of us had tempura prawns to start then we had sea bass, salmon pasta, seafood pasta and pizza marinara- all so tasty. Thanks to Flo and his team.

We’ve just had such a great meal. I don’t normally write reviews but this deserves one. The service was so friendly, really made an effort with the kids, authentic Italian food and atmosphere. Top quality food. Loved it

Excellent pizza and top Italian quality food. The restaurant was very clean and the staff very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend

Popped in last minute to try this Italian for the first time, both had excellent meals. I had carbonara and husband pizza, shared a bottle of Soave. Service was very good and really nice atmosphere in restaurant. We will be back

Ordered three pizzas for takeaway. Pizzas ruined by way, way too much cheese. Awful. Decent pizzas aren’t difficult to make.

We loved fresco, the previous Italian on this site. But our recent experience since a change of ownership was extremely disappointing. The quality of the food was below par and overpriced. The house wine at £26 a bottle was served warm and also the water...

Lovely, small restaurant. Authentic Italian pizza in a pizza restaurant actually run by Italians. The price to quality ratio is very high. a nice variety of toppings and BIG portions. You WILL need to book!

Was a bit disappointed with our recent visit. I think these guys want to be good but they definitely need to make some tweaks in order to achieve this. Pros - Nice setting. Restaurant is lovely, toilets very clean. COVID regulations being followed Owner is...

Waiting staff think they know it all and that we want to know all about them. We don’t. We want efficient service by staff who listen. Yes be polite but if I want to know all about you, I’ll ask. Took no notice of order...

Reading through other reviews, we thought we'd support a fairly new business in town. We were a party of three and straight away asked if we were tourists or local (why would that make any difference?) The service was very good and the restaurant beautiful...

What a little gem of a restaurant! Cosy welcoming and authentic, the waiter service is second to none and the food is absolutely wonderful. This was my second visit within 6 weeks and I definitely will be returning. Thank you

We were really impressed with the menu, not the usual suspects found in your average Italian restaurant but a bit different. We had pizza and salad and they were perfect, delicious and generous toppings on an authentic tasting base. We intend to go back soon...

I visited this Italian restaurant this evening with my mum and my daughter. The food was exceptionally good and the service was just as good. My daughter is only young and they catered to what she likes and she ate all of her meal (it...

Food was delicious, service was incredible and the atmosphere was lovely. Our host had a wonderful knowledge of the food and its origins and made us feel quite at home.

I can't say enough nice things to say about this place! We were eating with my mother in law who is gluten free, normally if you get a gluten free pizza in a restaurant it's a horrid premade base and half the size of everyone...

Went there for an evening meal, was very impressed. The atmosphere was lovely, really relaxed, and the staff were friendly. I had a pizza which was gorgeous, one of the best I have had in a long time. Would definitely recommend

Fantastic food especially the pizza and very good wine, Definitely worth a visit. The owner flo is also a great guy. Darren Claire Natalie Dave

Three of us went for an evening meal. There is a great choice of drinks and food. Really friendly staff, nice atmosphere and the food is delicious. Would highly recommend. We Will definitely be back. Thanks for a lovely evening!

We visited this restaurant on Saturday 22nd May and all started well when the waiter greeted us at the door with a temperature check and hand sanitiser. I noticed during the course of our meal that people were getting up to go to the loo...

From the moment you’re welcomed by through the door by one of the owners, your coat is taken, as you’re shown to your table which is well dressed you have a relaxed feeling that you are being served by professional knowing people. That is how...

We had Superb Traditional style ITALIAN dinner.20/5/21 The top quality of produce with an authentic and distinct approach is the only way to represent their cuisine. Still learning about Italian foods when I asked about how and why the dishes where served it was explained...

Was an amazing night, great customer service lovely staff kitchen and front of house. I highly recommend to come here.

Really impressed, amazing Pizza, and ordered easily via whatsapp, quick delivery. Will be back soon for more! Thank you!

Excellent service & quality pizzas especially the Gluten free option. Order the day before for this. My son says the closest to being in Iraly! Grazie!

Great food, great service, great to see a restaurant trying to help the community, and thinking outside the box.... Will definitely come back.

Staying in Dawlish Warren and everything closed early, but we spotted L'invidia on Just Eat so gave them a call. The man who took our order, and subsequently delivered it, was lovely and the pizzas were amazing. Just a few simple toppings (we had the...