Marenghi's in Newport

Beautiful cuisine in a traditional cafe style setting. A must visit for any fan of genuine sicilian food.

We went a week or so ago. Family run, cosy restaurant. Father and son very friendly. We had a great time.

A really really lovely service and atmosphere 😊

I recently visited Merenghi's for a delightful evening dining. The three-course meal was exceptional, and the wine selection added the perfect touch to the experience. I highly recommend trying the rum baba, as it was a delicious conclusion to the meal. The ambiance and service were equally impressive. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for a memorable dining experience.

We came for our son's birthday, amazing food and service! We highly recommend Marenghi's and will definitely return!

An early Christmas meal with the other half. Marenghi's is a quintessential little Italian restaurant run by lovely people. We were looked after perfectly as always and the food was superb.

Never knew about this amazing little family restaurant ,for meI found at perfect time,having to visit Beechwood surgery every day for nurse treatment, it became regular coffee and toastie morning ,always same excellent caring welcome,with now and again a wonderful pasta dish ,my introduction to proper Italian food cooked to perfection in front of me ,can't recommend this place enough ,so if it's not yet on your bucket list get it on there ,a very very satisfied customer thank you Mario and Chris

Beautiful sicilian cuisine, all home made .This is the proper taste of Italy. I see this becoming a regular treat for us .

Really nice homely place. Pasta was super silky and the service was great, the price is really reasonable for the quality too so would highly recommend

Wonderful place, friendly staff and amazing food!

the most amazing food on a lovely homely restaurant with the best service we had lots of different meals and all came out the same time piping hot

Visited here last night with family & as always had great food , excellent service in a relaxed atmosphere. Very reasonably priced for 6 of us including drinks . Really lovely authentic Italian restaurant !!!!!

Love this place! Genuine Italian cooking, practically cooked before your very eyes, and as genuine as can be - and I am Italian born, bred and raised in Rome! - The owner is a charming, engaging man with a lifetime's experience in running his own restaurants, both, in Italy and here in Newport. I had the mushroom pasta, and it was mouth-watering, not too creamy, not too dry, flavoursome and filling. The carrot cake dessert, though not italian, was equally delicious. I can heartily recommend this place!

This was our first visit - and what a delight it was. A truly intimate 'hidden-away' experience. My wife is Italian American and we are both learning the language, so it was a treat to be able to chat with the owner Mario. The food and service were both fantastico! The prices are very reasonable and the menu is extensive. Altogether delicious and charming. Recommended!

The best Italian food iv had in a long time. Quiet and intimate dinning so you could have a conversation. Food came out fast service was excellent food was amazing.

Great little place, staff, food and especially the desserts! Wow, second to none. Whether it's a quick coffee or a meal, you will enjoy it all here.

Visited this little resetraunt for lunch. The staff were really friendly and the food was simply beautiful and very reasonably priced.

Great little place. Good service and fab pasta. Frankly if I could give this place 6 stars I would. It’s amazing!

Good restaurant and nice atmosphere.

Fantastic evening great food great hospitality Thanks Mario

We popped in here for lunch based on the excellent reviews, and were charmed - it's lovely to see a family-run restaurant serving delicious, very reasonably priced, food that's so clearly appreciated by its local community. We had a couple of bowls of pasta and really enjoyed them. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Don't be put off by the outside appearance - the food is fantastic. The service was excellent too and very reasonanble!

Love going here. Can't praise it enough. Food is great and you can hold a conversation without competing with the sound system! The father and son are charming and can't do enough for you.

Just like Nonas food. Ah, and the cannoli are to die for! Will be back soon.

The food is phenomenal! The best pasta I've ever had. The service was excellent. We will definitely be going back!

Went for a meal with my wife, as we had a gift voucher, never been there before, but what a surprise, the setting created an Italian atmosphere and the food was superb, the taste, the freshness and nice and light! We had a couple of bottles of wine, which complimented the food. Desert was really nice, I had the Rhubarb cheesecake, very light! We had a chat with the owner/Chef after and it was obvious the passion he has for cooking and was very welcoming. Can't wait to go again!

First visit tonight .excellent food great friendly service looking forward to next visit . Thank you

We are regulars to this little piece of Sicily in Newport and recently held an 80th birthday party here for 30+ people. Mario was as always very accommodating and helpful when organising times and the buffet menu. On the day the Italian food was beautiful and plentiful and kept on coming. Buffet included Salads, seafood salads, arancini, pasta’s, sauces, garlic mushrooms, fried chicken, various breads and cheeses etc etc. The service from Mario and Chris was superb and they responded to any request very patiently. The weekend evening menu is lovely my favourite cod with seafood and garlic sauce and pasta is delicious. Cannot praise Mario and Chris enough!

A lovely family run Italian restaurant

This restaurant is truly a delight! The most authentic Italian restaurant outside of Italy!!! We visited in January for a family birthday. It has been recommended to us and as it is very close to the family home we decided to give it a go. We were a party of 10 and despite some initial reservations as we had to pre-order and were told to bring cash only, we needn’t have worried we had a really lovely evening and cannot recommend the atmosphere & food enough! Chris and Mario are so accommodating and despite being busy took the time to greet us as if we were old friends. The other diners were almost all regulars, which speaks for itself! The food is EXCELLENT. We each had 3 courses and also ordered a selection of wine, beer, soft drinks spirits and coffee and the bill was under £30 a head and worth every penny! We even had a complimentary Limoncello(how very Italian) Chris made the process of pre-ordering very easy and even accommodated a drop out of our 11th member at the last minute at no charge. The atmosphere is homely and there are fresh and store cupboard products to purchase lined up nearly all over the restaurant. I am sure almost all diners must make a purchase or 2 before they leave! I will be taking a shopping bag next time! The ambience is truly continental. Thank you Chris and Mario, you have an absolute gem there!

Excellent food, excellent drinks, excellent produce, excellent service. It’s why we are regulars and can’t stay away! Pictured is my hubby with the aranchini starter that he adores, washing it down with local Sicilian beer. Thank you Mario and Chris for your hard work and amazing food.

Wonderful food, very friendly staff, a very pleasant atmosphere and extremely reasonable prices. Definitely book in advance though, it's a very popular place!

Small and friendly with great food and stunning coffee. No matter how busy Mario & Chris will always chat but never overbearing. The food is delicious tasty and so superbly cooked. I love this place. The atmosphere , the products they sell as well as a super menu. Don’t ever change xx

Absolutely amazing staff and delicious food, service was great as they make you feel so welcoming. The prices are so reasonable , I will highly recommend to everyone.

Just wonderful! What a find. Only wish I'd known about this brilliant little restaurant sooner. Lovely food, warm and welcoming, superb value for money. Can't wait to go back. Don't really want to tell you all in case it gets too booked up!

What ever you are doing please continue. From Starters to Mains to Deserts to Wines it is quality. Absolutely fabulous worth every penny

Best italian restaurant in Newport, Mariano and son are so lovely people. Thank you for the awesome service. Breakfast is also incredible, try out his italian products

Beautiful ❤️ well worth a visit. Xx

Amazing service and food . Very reasonable priced and nice to see lots of gluten free choice. Highly recommended to go. I would ring to book a table. If you have special diet requirements they are very helpful.

Had a wonderful meal at Marenghis with my Dad. Had 3 courses, all super and really fab house wine too. The restaurant has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that you don't find in chain Italians. Good food, good service and great prices!

Absolutely ❤ it here! The food I'd gorgeous. I'm so lucky to live nearby.

Lovely food. Pleasant surroundings. Really good value for money. Friendly service . Highly recommend a visit .

Really good and properly Italian food. The staff is very friendly. Can’t wait for next time.

Visited for lunch with my daughter, we both loved the Carbonara. Excellent friendly service & reasonably priced. Definitely returning to try out other dishes very soon.

We had a wonderful lunch there today Great spaghetti dishes Very friendly service Also picked up some olive oils and Italian dry pasta to take home Will revisit when next in town

Absolutely beautiful food, freshly cooked. A wonderful atmosphere with the staff being absolutely wonderful would recommend

Lovely meal always very good well worth a visit

An authentic Italian restaurant with fantastic service. The food was cooked to order and fresh and tasty. Owner and son were very friendly and we would highly recommend a visit to this hidden gem.

Very enjoyable visit, food fabulous, delicious desserts, affordable prices, must come again.

In my very humble opinion the best coffee in Newport. Lovely cafe authentic feel, surrounded by every type of pasta in existence. Food is also very good, give yourself time as it's all freshly prepared. However, while you wait you can have some excellent Italian beer. Family run business.

OUTSTANDING! Excellent food, lovely staff, an absolute treasure trove of Italian Pasta, Coffee, and Cakes. A very beautiful place indeed. Places like this are a rare find.

Superb food, attentive service. A proper little gem of a restaurant.

fantastic food. very reasonable prices. looks more like a cafe but dont let that put you off.

Just had the tastiest panini with cheese and tuna plus I asked for some garlic as extra and it was mouthwatering. This is such a lovely Italian coffee shop with authentic ambience, friendly service and delicious food. Very fair prices for such authentic Italian dishes...

Absolutely brilliant meal out. Really good value for money, fantastic food and a cracking atmosphere. Will definitely be going back!

We have visited here many times and in fact I have written a review previously but I felt it was time I updated my experience. We had arranged to meet some friends here for lunch. My wife and I are vegetarians and as such we...

Stopped by on the off chance whilst out and about with the family. Only ordered a couple of coffees and a drink for my child. The lovely young lady took our order at the table and brought the drinks over to us. They checked everything...

Such a lovely family run restaurant. The food is excellent, atmosphere is amazing and cosy. Me and my partner absolutely love coming here and would recommend to anyone to go !

Great food lovely genuine people - a real genuine Italian gem , in Newport! Who would have thought it??

The food was delicious and I felt like I was sat in a little cafe in Italy. Excellent variety of options and reasonably priced. The service was truly outstanding. I don't think I've ever visited such a welcoming, friendly environment. Thank you

The staff were super friendly and lovely and the food was delicious. A little piece of Italy!! We will be back. My son wasn’t that hungry, so we took the food with us. They offered him something else. He loved the food when he had...

Wonderful meal again . Thanks Mario and Chris

Mario and his son Chris gave us such a warm welcome at this restaurant at the weekend. The service and quality of food was outstanding * we couldn’t have asked for better. We were staying at the Ty Hotel in Newport and it was on...

Found this lovely little Italian in Newport following a recommendation from our hotel. Great welcome from Mario and his staff. The food was delicious, tasty and authentic. Excellent value. We will definitely be back if we come back to Newport!

My partner and I ate here last night. Wow, wow, wow. I just don't know why this place is not packed out every night? Italian food, well cooked by someone who is genuinely proud of what he produces. From the moment we walked through the...

Authentic Italian food, super friendly service, reasonable prices, can't fault it!

We visited with group of people tonight and all was perfect! Food was delicious, dessert was unforgettable and the owner is the loveliest guys in Newport! Would definitely return!!

Mario and his son are extremely welcoming and accommodating. Service was fantastic, food absolutely stunning and very reasonable. First time visiting this place, read all the reviews and thought I would give it try. We were not disappointed and have already returned. Would highly recommend...

I visited this delightful restaurant yesterday afternoon with work friends. We were a slightly smaller group than originally booked due to covid concerns. What a fabulous find! Mario his son and the young waitress were so warm, friendly and welcoming. They were so accommodating with...

Very friendly and helpful .loved it .

First time to this restaurant and what a find. On entering you are met with a real warm and friendly staff who ensure your visit is an experience to remember. The food is superb with the emphasis on Sicily even down to Sicilian beer which...

Lovely local Sicilian cuisine. Local visit by myself and my husband, excellent quality 3 course dinner for us both.starters, mains and desserts were excellent. Even the drinks were authentic!

Very affordable authentic Italian food. Good choice of pasta, panini and desserts. Our family favourite.

Cosy atsmosphere, nice and kind staff, the food was delicious and huge portion, just perfect👌 Thanks Mario

We were staying at Celtic manor and were looking for somewhere to eat. We are a big family with Gluten free and vegan requirements plus regular meals. Mario was amazing he completely understood what we needed. The food was excellent and when the children wanted...

Went here based on recent reviews - very pleased we did so. We were pushed for time and Mario made recommendations based on what he could do in the limited time frame - the food is made fresh (no pizzas). Lasagne for my partner and...

Found this on the off chance. Table for 4, I had the creamy garlic mushrooms, followed by the spicy bacon pasta. It was absolutely delicious. Light, well flavoured and served by the most charming young gentleman. The host is the most polite and lovely man....

I discovered this magnificent Restaurant via Trip Advisor & decided to give it a try. The service was first class, they couldn't have been more attentive. The food & drinks were reasonably priced & the food & waiting time was superb. It was one of...

I have visited this restaurant a few times and cannot recommend it enough. The atmosphere is cozy and authentic. The food is outstanding and nothing is too much trouble. Definitely worth a visit

First time for a sit in meal, had a delightful pasta carbonara dish made by Mario. Will definelty be back for another splendid meal 👌😋

Have been meaning to call in for a while as we have had good reports,the food and the service was excellent. Will definitely be back for more

We had a family meal out on Saturday night and the whole experience was superb. Great food and wine, excellent friendly service and a lovely atmosphere. A proper family run Italian restaurant just around the corner.

What a hidden gem, We were staying in Newport as a pit stop from Newcastle to Cornwall and checked trip advisor for a nice Italian and we were amazed at what we found. Mario and Chris are so authentic with what you would expect from...

As ever, fabulous experiences at my last three visits (all in the space of a week!). These visits I tried the chicken dishes and although not what I’d usually choose, all three were exceptional. Thanks Mario and chris !

Lovely meal, reasonably priced and a warm welcome from Mario and Chris. Both my Friend and I came across this gem by accident. Very traditional with a good range of typical Italian fare from cheese to wine with something for every palate. For lunch I...

My family and I had the most wonderful evening dining here. The food was delicious and the sizes huge. If we were staying longer in the area we would definitely eat here again. The service was incredible.

This is the first time we have been to Wales and after looking at restaurants in Newport we found this amazing little place! Chris and Mario were wonderful, food incredible and they were also incredibly accommodating for a fussy 5 year old. Would highly recommend...

We visited based on Trip Advisor reviews and were not disappointed with this delightful local Italian restaurant and deli where the emphasis is on unpretentious personal service and homemade Italian food. All the more so because it was the evening of the Italian semi-final and...

After visiting the restaurant last night with friends, I can not speak highly enough about the food, service and friendly atmosphere. Mario and his son were perfect hosts,. Would give 10 stars if I could, and can't wait for my next visit

Just gorgeous. A genuine, unpretentious and utterly lovely local deli & restaurant. Italian Chef owner and his Waiter Son excell in authentic menu and cellar, all food home made to order. In a nutshell 'the old skool real deal'. Long may they prosper. Thanks to...

This must be the find of the decade. If you don’t like Italian don’t go. But if you do There is no better place. It is brilliant. The owner and waiter are fab. Don’t ask for anything British it is Italian food at its best....

Wanted a small local restaurant as still wary of Covid and came across this little Italian. The food was delicious and undoubtedly cooked fresh. The host, I'm presuming the owner, was so welcoming and spent a good 10 minutes talking to us about the different...

We saw this on trip advisor and to be honest I wasn't really sure. The restaurant looked more like a shop in some of the photos, and I was not convinced that it was going to be a good experience and I was very wrong....

We absolutely love visiting Marenghi’s! We’ve visited so many times during July/August, and every time is amazing food and service..we only discovered this hidden gem in July! I have visited as a couple and with family, my daughter loves it too! We have paninis for...

Myself and my husband came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary, we couldn’t have asked for a better place to go, from amazing food to excellent service. Also felt very safe here as we could see that hygiene steps that were being taken. The owner...

Booked for a family of ten after many months of social distancing and being apart. Fantastic food which the whole family enjoyed - youngest was 15, oldest was 83. Could not recommend more. Lovely staff and excellent service. Five stars

My wife and I were passing through Newport and decided to find somewhere to eat we saw many different restaurants/takeaways of a common nature but wanted more wholesome food so we noticed Marenghis and decided to give it a try and what a great choice...

Unexpected delight with service and food quality when we stopped for lunch in Newport. The Risotto Al Funghi was delicious cooked with love and care. Marenghi's seemed like a locals favourite coffee shop but was more than that!Mu

Called in because we had heard that the Restaurant was worth a visit.We were not disappointed.Family run,great service,really good fresh cooked food.

Five of us visited recently to celebrate my friends 75 th birthday. I did not eat more than a few mouthfuls of my duck salad. No duck visible. I asked where it was and found a sprinkling of crispy duck skin or maybe thigh cooked...