Little Italy in Moray

So glad we decided to try this place. Really quirky and the food was delicious. You can always tell when a chef is passionate about cooking and each dish reflected just that. Such a personal touch that he hand delivered each dish to our table too. The other staff were wonderful and very welcoming. Already planning my next visit.

What a nice little spot. Definitely worth a detour. Good food, service, and nice atmosphere.

Had a family meal at this little restaurant. Tucked away next to the fish and chip shop. Seated in our own private room (10 of us) which was lovely. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Food arrived fairly promptly, bearing in mind the size of the party. Enjoyed a variety of dishes, all of which were excellent. The belly pork was the highlight...the sauce was amazing!! Meatballs, white beans and prawns all delicious! Will definitely be back.

What a great little place to eat great food, great drink and superb atmosphere. The Tapas was superb and the choices were varied, good quality food. The staff were friendly, helpful and gave good recommendations. Don't miss out in the chance to eat here....

Excellent food and service. Great atmosphere. Small and cosy. Also a garden available to customers. Booking advised but not always necessary.

Lovely Tapas cannot fault anything Lovely welcome and fantastic food third visit but definitely not the last.

Went again last Thursday and sat in the outside area Nothing was too much trouble, the food and service have been amazing every time we have been, definitely worth a visit

Fantastic little gem, lovely food and staff amazing, even got to sit in the sun. First Class

You could tell each dish had been cooked with passion, care and knowledge. The food is bursting with flavour and was a real joy to eat. Lovely cosy place with character and atmosphere, the staff were very friendly and welcoming, and it is very reasonably priced for how delicious it all is. For a big sharing starter, 4 mains and a drink each the bill was just over £40 but we made sure to add a much deserved tip to the serving staff as they definitely add to the amazing food by being so attentive and helpful. There don't seem to be many places like this left to eat at (not a chain, run with passion, the staff really do care that you enjoy yourself) so definitely go and support them! We will be returning when we are back in the area.

Small, intimate, service was was and efficient, food was supreme in every way, we will become regulars to this establishment, 10/10, recommend very enthusiasticly.

Beautiful little place Friendly staff Amazing food and wine Highly recommend

Friendly and the food is spot on. Definitely worth a visit

Can't praise this establishment enough, quality of the food was amazing. A great place for our lunch.

Fantastic food and service, 5 stars doesn't do this place justice 10 out 10 from me. Can't wait for my next visit

Really amazing little find. All the food was exceptional. Nice wine and great service. The only negative thing I'd say is there was no dessert but will definitely be back.

This place is an amazing find. Hiding behind the chippy, just off the high street, Little Tapas is the best thing in the village. My better half and I had a great night here and will be going back as soon as we get chance. The environment is a super cosy, and well presented. The food is delicious and packs a good flavour punch, no mild nonsense. Really great.

Lunchtime special! Under £30 for 6 dishes and a drink each for two is great value, especially considering how good the food is. Pork belly was my favourite dish, but everything else was also fantastic. Great food, service and music, what else do you need on an afternoon! ?

A little gem of a place for an evening with friends or a fab lunch for one. Recommend the patatas bravas 😋

Great food and service. Highly recommended

Great food and atmosphere. Service can sometimes be slow if they are busy, but the dishes are delicious. Good wines. Reasonably priced. Recommend it.

Great food and wine. We were in the private dining room. Had great service. Couldn't do enough for us. This is our third visit and it won't be our last. Well worth a visit.

Food was good, beer was good, Costco duck spring rolls? Friendly staff, unique little spot in Snaith well worth a visit. Would return.

Amazing little gem of a place, lovely people, beautiful food and atmosphere, we shall definitely be going back soon x

A hidden gem in Snaith. The chef was very attentive, making sure the food was to our liking and we were enjoying ourselves. The restaurant is a delightful surprise when you walk in. The food was very good and piping. The coconut sweets at the end are amazing too!!! I would definitely recommend.

Lovely little restaurant in the heart of Snaith, great choice of lovely tapas, with a nice atmosphere.

I had seen various reviews about how good this place is. It is a very cosy restaurant, the food we ordered was excellent and very tasty, the service was prompt and attentive. Will we go again? Yes👍

Great food fantastic staff and owner outstanding food definitely be going back for more wife enjoyed it more than in Spain well worth a visit thanks for squeezing us in loved it

Great little restaurant in Snaith. The food and service is excellent and prices are very reasonable. We will be back very soon 😀

Phenomenal food, great atmosphere and outstanding staff. Would absolutely return!

Exceptional. Our party of 6 were fortunate enough to sample every menu item, each one was sublime. Incredible flavours, each dish fantastic. The hospitality was friendly and attentive, would love to come here again!

Amazing little place in Snaith.Lovely vibe,friendly staff, the tapas were gorgeous, especially the pork belly bites.Our 1st time here while visiting our friends and won't be our last...

Amazing food, feels very authentic. Service is really good and very quick. You can order whatever you want and the best thing is it's all really affordable. We dinner for 3 people for around £20 a head including drinks! Overall very good, just maybe have some light music to add to the atmosphere.

truly a fantastic hidden gem. Had a slight problem finding it as it looks like someone's house. But once inside, absolutely fantastic

Wow! What a gem of a place to come across, we were trying to find the entrance and a man that noticed how lost we were introduced himself as the owner! He informed us that they didn’t up until 4 but we were more than welcome to sit in the rear garden with olives and a drink until the restaurant opened… he introduced us to his homemade gin selection, which both the grapefruit and rhubarb were incredible! The food we were then served was just second to none! Do not visit snaith without trying this fantastic restaurant!

An amazing little Tapas bar, the quality of the food was outstanding. Service impeccable. Beautiful rustic garden setting as it was warm enough to dine alfresco yesterday. It’s a no brainer- you need to dine here- you will not be disappointed! A hidden gem.

Absolutely fantastic, top notch food, great service, highly recommended and will definitely be going back.

Loved it food really good service excellent Highly recommend it.

Booked for a Thursday night as I work weekends thinking it may be quiet but was quite busy, Food came out in a suitable time and was fabulous. Staff did not rush us and explained each dish. Absolutely enjoyed every minute I was in the restaurant. Will definitely return .

I stayed in the Air b&b with some friends on Easter weekend, and we had dinner in Little Tapas 😋 Fantastic food and an amazing host. we will be back again for sure

First visit today. Amazing food, welcoming, friendly staff and a lovely cosy relaxing atmosphere. Can't wait to return. :-)

What a little gem. From walking in to walking out the service was friendly and professional. The food was of the highest quality. So many flavours and tastes to choose from. Lovely cosy atmosphere and excellent value for money. Definitely be returning soon

Not easy to find. Door next to the chippy!!! But...Once in...Quirky place. Very friendly owner & staff. Lovely atmosphere. Food was great too. Very enjoyable experience. Highly recommend.

Excellent food, friendly staff. The belly pork was awesome 👌

We dined at Little Tapas and you felt the Spanish atmosphere when you walked in. The Spanish music added to the atmosphere too. The food was soooo tasty, we had 6 dishes between 2 which was just a perfect portion. The lovely warm bread starter with hummus, a garlic tomato dip and balsamic vinegar in olive oil was scrummy. It got the taste buds working for the mains. Maybe you could add some Spanish Aioli with the starter. The time wait in between was just right. The staff were very accommodating, warm and friendly. This lovely little resturaunt is definitely worth a try. We will be back. Joolz and Alan x

Lovely little place for food in Snaith. Visited twice already and will definitely be back!

Took mum for 92nd birthday meal. Loved it. Have been before and would certainly go back again.

First visit and definitely won't be the last, food was excellent with great service, hidden gem.

Great food, atmosphere and value

You know when you are abroad on hols and sometimes you find that little bistro or restaurant off the beaten track that is in a converted living room or tucked away down a side street and the food is great and it's where the locals go, well this is what this place is. (In fact it's a black house door next to a chippy and we hesitated to open it In case it was someone's living room! !) Not fancy food just really nicely done generous portions, not silly prices and helpful service Really recommend. . Its great for "can't be bothered to cook let's go out"

Visited a few times now and the whole experience is great, food is made of good ingredients always a good start the wine is unbelievable value for money and good quality but most of all the service, a welcoming friendly atmosphere We only wish it was open 24/7. Can’t wait to return

First time here and it was fantastic, had 6 dishes from the menu and not one disappointed, great little restaurant, great atmosphere, friendly staff and a chef that is clearly passionate about what he does.

Have used this restaurant regularly up to Christmas 2018, due to one thing r another not had the chance to visit since but not for any bad reason. the food was always excellent and only bettered by the service. Manolo and his team saw to your every need and left you feeling like special customers regardless of how busy the restaurant was. I am sad to hear the restaurant has closed as it was a hidden gem in Forres but perhaps that was its downfall. I do hope the team are all gainfully employed, I would have no hesitation in recommending Manolo and any of his team

We're in Forres visiting family and felt like having Italian food. So, we passed by today and Little Italy was closed, with no menus on their boards outside. We then noticed a for sale/to let sign on the building. Looks to be closed - we're really disappointed.

We had a lovely meal on Valentines evening. Restaurant was fairly quiet although they said they had been busy earlier. Food was good and the service was great. I wish the new team lots of success.

The pollo alla crema looked like a work of art, and tasted delicious! As did my tomato based spaghetti dish, forgotten the name. The staff were very friendly and the whole experience was a good one. Thank you, we will come again

A lovely local place to go to with friends; wonderful service, friendly atmosphere, and tasty food. A few more non-meat/fish not seafood options would be appreciated.

Went with a group of 22. Had a really lovely evening, the food was delicious, all served together. Service was excellent, staff friendly and helpful, they really looked after us. Can recommend this restaurant and will definitely look forward to going again

Little Italy is a great little high street restaurant that has served us up wonderful food over the past couple of times we have been. We usually stop here after arriving into the train station before heading on. The staff are friendly, the portion sizes are great, and the Passion Fruit desert we had last time was delicious. Great to see the change of chef is resulting in some good dishes coming out of the kitchen!

We had a take away tonight for supper, it was freshly cooked, beautifully presented and totally delicious. Side salads were crisp, fresh and chilled. Main courses were hot.

This is my first review. And I can't say highly enough about Little Italy.The owner is a lovely guy . Very chatty and makes sure you are happy and comfortable .We ordered calamari and mussels maranara to start . Both lovely presentation and a treat to eat .My husband had pasta maranara and I had a pasta with smoked salmon, champagne and caviar. My pasta dish was not only creamy but sweet. It was a fantastic main meal. I don't have a sweet tooth but ordered toffee pancetta.I can honestly say if I could make that i would have it most nights! The owner was a really lovely man, his waiters a credit to him and his chef ... wow! Little Italy is a gem in forres.

Had lovely meal .. staff very attentive . Will definitely be going back .good luck manilo you deserve it ..

Food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was nice and relaxed and the service was lovely! A lovely night out!

Visited little Italy in forres for the second time now. first was on a sunday then the following Saturday our first time was brilliant food was exciting full of colour flavour and texture, we got desserts too a lot of effort went into presentation, service was also very good, very welcoming. The second time going we thought well give it another try as the first time was really good and not to disappoint the second was time was also excellent and very good prices will be going again very soon

Went for the first time last week was so good we came back again tonight, everything was perfect beautiful presentation and the best tiramisu I’ve ever had very happy will 100% be returning ,our new favourite 1000% recommend thank you :-)

Good italian restuarant. We have visited several times. With pleasant staff and good food. They also do take away.

We have used the restaurant of the same name in Inverness for a few years and were excited by the option of having one closer to home. Now regular visitors and never disappointed with the food or outstanding service. Little Italy is no longer linked with its namesake in Inverness and this is a very good thing too. The service in Forres has always been excellent, very attentive and you are made to feel like the only customers. The manager "Manolo" has recently taken on the ownership and has continued to maintain the highest standards of service and quality. He is great in the kitchen too and is brining a latin twist to some of the dishes. The entire team at LI Forres are all so good, nothing is too much trouble and everyone is so friendly. The food quality is great and very reasonably priced, Manolo is more than happy to prepare something not on the menu (so long as the he has the ingredients) and has thus far never failed to impress. Try the tiramisu or the Nutella calzone, both are brilliant. I do hope people support this restaurant, it has been a great find and deserves to do well.

After going to another restaurant and finding it was full, we decided to drive up the high street in Forres to find a place to eat. We passed little italy and being fans of Italian, we decided to go in. We had just missed the early bird, but I wanted to see the full menu anyway. There was pizza or pasta, no chicken, beef, seafood meals unless it was in pasta. This was fine as it's an Italian, so I decided to try the Calzone with mushrooms, cheese and Bolognese. My husband had the Italian meats pizza. When they came out my husband's pizza had chicken, pepperoni, sausage and a lot of dried oregano. Having had an Italian meats pizza before we were expecting pepperoni, prosciutto, Parma ham etc, but that was not the problem with that one, it was the amount of oregano (it completely overpowered all other flavours). Onto the Calzone, I cut into it and liquid seeped out everywhere, and being on a wooden board I was getting worried it was going to leak onto my clothes. Just after I cut it, and before either of us had the chance to take a bite, we were asked if everything was ok, I explained about the amount of liquid and was told it was due to the cheese and Bolognese. This was very very watery. He did offer to change it, but I said that it might taste nice so I will try it first. It was extremely bland, and not very warm in the middle. Another 5-10 mins in the oven and the temperature would have been fine, and there was absolutely no mushrooms. I left most of it. At the end of the meal we were again asked if everything was ok, to which my husband told the waiter of the problems we had. We got a very mumbled apology and a bill for £30. We had 2 tiny glasses of fanta. Very expensive, no one else was in the restaurant (which should have been warning enough), and very poor customer service. I won't be wasting any more money there, which is a shame as we love Italian food.

Went here for dinner with family. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Couldn’t do enough for the customers. Good menu. With different specials on. Food arrived quickly and it was delicious. Best Italian meal I have in a long time. Pity I stay so far away or I would visit regularly

Even though he was on his own due to the chef being late the owner made us more than welcome and provided an excellent meal. Yes the restaurant was a bit chilly but there is always a warm welcome.

Food was good but the whole experience was spoiled by the fact it was freezing in the restaurant. Why not have the heating switched on? Don’t think I’ll go back.

Stumbled across this gem whilst exploring Moray for a Dinner venue. The staff and new owner are fantastic and made us feel welcome from the second we stepped in. Great decor and candlelit romantic atmosphere, and the food...Let me tell you, bellissima, the menu is extensive and everything is tempting. Had the Pollo Gamberetti and superb is an understatement, will definately be returning and would recommend in a heart beat

Had a superb meal for two here last night, and two weeks back took friends to Little Italy....plus we recommend Little Italy to all of our guests at Tullochwood Lodges. Now we eat out quite a bit, and this is becoming one of our go to choices, the food is always good, big enough portions, right temperature , served well with attention and detail from all of the staff. Its great to have another really good local restaurant we can recommend whole heartedly.

Just ate there tonight..food amazing staff fantastic will definitely be back..relaxing atmosphere had starter and main..no room for dessert next time I will though staff very attentive

Excellent night. The food was outstanding and the service was equally as good. We had a 3 course meal with wine and we enjoyed all of them and we will definetly be going back and soon. If you go have the garlic bread with mozzarella it is to die for.

Very friendly staff, but service not great. Wrong drinks and meals and not for the first time. Food excellent and well priced. Worth a visit.

I think that the service at this place is very quick and on time. Every time I go there I get the spaghetti bolognese because in my opinion they make my favourite spaghetti bolagnese

Really nice restaurant (feels as if it's family run). Excellent food with generous portions. A good selection for my vegetarian companion. Really helpful staff. Would go again next time I'm in the area.

We went for lovely family meal and had a nice evening but just a few niggling issues. We ordered red wine and white wine. Red came straight away but white didn't arrive for 20 minutes (apparently only one person can remove the cork?). Then three of our party were served with their main courses but the remaining two had to wait 10 minutes. (whilst the waiting staff served other tables in between - a little odd). The staff were friendly and welcoming and it was a busy evening.

Visited with my boyfriend and were greeted with a lovely welcome at the door. We both had a main and dessert and the food was fantastic, as was the wine we had to accompany the meal. The atmosphere was lovely and went perfectly with the style of the restaurant and the service was impeccable- very attentive but not pushy in the slightest. Completely recommend. We will be returning:)

The chances are if you're going to a restaurant then it's for the food, in which case you won't be disappointed. The wine we ordered was good too, as was the service. However, I have an issue with plastic tablecloths, and I think this alone lets the restaurant down, which is a shame as it's got so much going for it. If you can get passed the tablecloths, you'll have a good evening.

An excellent meal in congenial surroundings however having seen ‘early bird’ of two courses for £9.95 advertised we went along at 5.45 one evening as we had a meeting at 7pm and an early meal suited us. Imagine our surprise when our bill was £44 for two! Nobody mentioned that the early bird applied to a separate menu which we were not shown! On leaving looked on the advert - no mention anywhere of a separate menu! Feel well and truly conned!!!!

Very good authentic Italian food with great staff. Enjoyable evening with family. Made to feel welcome. Have been meaning to try this place for some time and glad I finally got round to it.

I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great meal in romantic surroundings. The food was excellent and the service even better. Manolo and Renata made a special evening perfect.

In area and decided to go for lunch. Service was quick and attentive, mind you it was not too busy. Food excellent, pasta was spot on and sauce really good. Staff helpful, will return if in area again.

Recently dined at Little Italy, food was fantastic, staff very friendly, this was our second visit, will definitely be back. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

Had a lovely early dinner with my daughter and mum at Little Italy. Food was delicious, good value and plentiful. Had the 2 courses for £9.95 - good selection of starters and mains. Very friendly staff - will definitely return !!

A great little trattoria. The calzone pizza was superb - dough was light and overall very tasty. Really enjoyed our meal here and service was very good.

I would give this little restaurant 10 stars if I could. They have an early bird menu between 5 and 6:30 for £9:95. We had the tuna salad and brushetta starters. Very tasty. But the mains of chicken with tomota and olives and chicken with creamy mushroom sauce were absolutely delicious. The kids pizza was one of the best I have had a bite of. Can't recommend this restaurant enough.

Great service,food excellent and their bellini's to die for. We will revist this resteraunt.Thanks for a great evening. Moira

Had had a great dinner tonight at the Little Italy. The selection of food, wine combined with the great service wac the perfect combination for a perfect evening with the family. We all loved especially the dessert „Tartufo“...

Good food good service able to customise orders if people don’t like what comes with the meal for example the steak had whisky topping however some of the younger people couldn’t have it so they did steak and chips for them

Just come back from Little Italy in Forres. Delicious food and very friendly service. A wee limoncello to finish plus a free glass of prosecco as our young waiter was excellent but a bit nervous...we will be back. Check out their other restautant in Inverness too.

Husband and I had a lovely meal. Both our starters and mains were delicious, my lobster ravioli was best iv ever had. Good sized portions. Service was friendly and professional without being too intrusive. Busy little place with clean facilities. Would definitely return and recommend.

Went for lunch with family and really enjoyed the food and experience.Staff helpfull and pleasant.Would visit againg if in area.

Had a wonderful meal here tonight: the food was excellent; accompanied by a lovely house wine. The staff could not have been nicer - think it has just become our favourite place to eat in Moray!

Stopped off for lunch on my way past, very friendly staff, great coffee and just the right sized portion for a lunchtime meal. Will be back!

Estávamos em Findhorn procurando por um restaurante. O TripAdvisor recomendou um em Forres que estava fechado. Passamos na frente deste. Fomos desde o início muito bem atendidas. Os funcionários são super simpáticos a comida estava deliciosa! Comi uma carne com molho de gorgonzola que estava deliciosa, a carne tinha um pouco de gordura, que eu, particularmente, não gosto. Tem menu kid e o frango estava muito bonito! Minha mãe pediu um ravióli de lagosta que estava muito bom, também. De sobremesa um tiramisú que estava muito bom! Recomendo! Se estivesse hospedada na cidade, certamente voltaria.

Myself and my 4 brothers found ourselves in Forres looking for food in the early evening. We parked just across the road, and spotted the early bird dinner offer at £9.95 for 2 courses, so we thought, how bad can it be?

Went during the opening week and had an excellent meal and saw, but was not caught up in, the slow service. The menu has been reduced since then, but the quality of the food has not and the service was excellent. Timely and unrushed. Will come back.

This is the 3rd time I have been here,it's getting better but nothing to rave about. The head waiter is to over the top, in Italy they don't bow every time they serve a dish. No doubt they are improving.