Based on 1.359 opinions finded in 3 websites
Based on 1.359 opinions finded in 3 websites
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Lovely place food was great guys here lovely very friendly and Frank’s was looked after us and we have had a Lovely time we be back for more
Mohammad Ali . 2024-12-26
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An excellent dish through in and throughout. Authentic to the sourdough name (100 years sourdough)! As a gluten in tolerant individual, the Margarita Pizza has left me leaving fulfilled, satisfied and most importantly not feeling ‘glutened’. Would highly recommend anyone visiting Hastings :)
Rafe Man . 2024-12-23
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Amazing Pizza, a must visit in Hastings, so fresh! Staff were so friendly, like visiting someones home!
Ethan Hodges . 2024-12-23
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Awesome food, brilliant team, just love to see people so passionate about what they are doing. Little restaurants don't get better than this. ❤️
Kieran Harris . 2024-12-22
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Always the best pizza and amazing staff.
Charlotte Goodhew . 2024-12-22
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Really good food. I’m Italian, and this was the best pizza I’ve ever had! I absolutely loved the authenticity of this place and the history behind their unique pizza dough. Highly recommend. Thank you.
Kathy Vigolo . 2024-12-22
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MONELLIS Sourdough Gourmet Pizza Review from 21/12024, 13:30, table for two by a window for me and my partner. Where to begin, it's a small family owned restaurant so you know it's good unlike all these big chains, there's no reservations it is walk in, first come first served. Staff: They were super friendly and had a beautiful smile on their faces the moment i opened the door up to the moment I left, we felt like we was at home. Food: Let me tell you something folks this is family that perfected how to to make the perfect pizza over one hundred years ago. Firstly I'd like to point out I've been to almost every Italian and pizza place in the south east of England. I've spent loads of time all over Italy and tried hundreds of different pizza places over there. Until today a little restaurant in Florence had ranked first on my list for best pizza I've ever tried, today that changed and became the second. The best pizza I've ever tried and I didn't even have to leave my home town. Base: sourdough 5 day old fermentation for that extra rich flavour and blend, it was crisp and had a nice chew to it which was so good my jaw wasn't aching after. Sauce: PERFECTION PEOPLE, if you go here and tell me you didn't like the sauce I would assume you have no taste in anything and should stick to beans on toast. The sauce was good not sweet like most places that ruin it with sugar and not acidic either it was perfect and with the mix of mozzarella just fit like a glove. The topping to go with mine was parma ham, it was perfectly cured and it was put on my pizza after it came out the oven, unlike so many places that put it in the oven with the pizza and burn it. Portions: the size was a big pizza but the filling of it was perfect i was walking back to the car satisfied that I wasn't hungry but not full up to the point I want to unbutton my trousers. Price: The price for it was reasonable you pay for quality and quality is what was served. Location is right up George Street, this is a perfect location as its within walking distance of town and in the old town where there are loads of beautiful shops to visit along your travels, it's always nice a lively with a peaceful presence up Goerge Street and perfect place to stop for a quick bite or dinner if you are along Goerge street visiting or as a tourist. 100/10 will definitely be going back.
Ryan . 2024-12-21
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Since the first day we came to Hastings Monellis became an anchor in town. The food is delicious and the owners are very friendly and happy people. Pizza is 👌🏼 flavours 👌🏼 and what more - digestion 👌🏼
Jolana Amara . 2024-12-19
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Exceptional! We are so lucky to have such a fabulous Gourmet Pizza Restaurant here in Hastings Old Town. The food, service and atmosphere is first class. Well done Monellis i will be back soon.
john puddephatt . 2024-12-19
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Pizza was incredible, t he owners were so nice and friendly. Will be back very soon.
Nicholas Bourne . 2024-12-19
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edit - lowered my review a star after the unhinged response from the owner.
Roger . 2024-12-19
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Absolutely delicious! The focaccia and pizza were both amazing. The owners are so lovely. Highly recommend :)
Laura Porto . 2024-12-19
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Discrimination against wheelchair users! Disgusting behaviour!
æîœ . 2024-12-17
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Quite possibly the best pizza I’ve ever had. Great staff family feel. Kid friendly.
Jamie B . 2024-12-13
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Nice little Italian place. Great Sourdough pizza. Absolutely authentic. Perfectly crispy, light base with fresh quality toppings. Delicious & unforgettable pizza. Friendly vibe and atmosphere. Will definitely return.
Arash Seyfi . 2024-12-12
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Great food, great music, great atmosphere! Would highly recommend
Neash PV . 2024-12-07
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This is one of those places where I've had the pleasure of trying everything on the menu, and everytime I order, even if it's something I've had before, a wave of excitement overcomes me. This place has opened my eyes to such a variety of foods, which I would have never tried, furthermore the combinations of ingredients create such palatable harmony, this is evident in every pizza, particularly in each of the "specials". These Gourmet Sourdough pizzas and their ingredients aren't just thrown together, they are meticulously crafted, You can Watch as Frankie operates, he composes the finishing touches with surgical precision. Monellis is my favorite place in Hastings, not only is the food great but even the atmosphere, a very welcoming environment, a most enjoyable place to dine and make friends.
Harry Bedford . 2024-12-05
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The most delicious pizzas and great people as well. A joy
issy johnston . 2024-11-03
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Pizza at Monellis has to be tried, Frankie is super passionate about his creations and the ingredients he uses. Great culinary experience
nicola c . 2024-11-02
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Pizza at Monellis has to be tried, Frankie is super passionate about his creations and the ingredients he uses. Great culinary experience
nicola c . 2024-11-02
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Loved the meal and experience we had here. The pizzas were delicious, with fresh delicious ingredients, some from the region of Puglia where the owner is from. Frankie, the owner, is passionate about the pizza combinations that he creates. The sourdough base was lovely too, we had been looking for a sourdough pizza in the area and were not disappointed. There was also a great vibe in the restaurant, very personal and friendly, by the owner and his partner Francesca, both from Italy. And other friendly Italian speaking staff too. Recommended :)
T . 2024-11-02
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Great pizza! Better than the pizzas in Italy. Their dough (an old family recipe) is really great. All the flavors are so pure. Also the salad. They only use the best ingredients, and you can taste it. Thank you for this delicious food.
Bianca De Ruiter . 2024-11-01
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Visited last night, and it’s always our go-to spot when we’re in Hastings. The food is incredible, the staff are super friendly, and the kids absolutely love it. They even joked they’d ditch Domino’s if we had a Monellis closer to home!
Dan N . 2024-11-01
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The food great filling and fairly priced.The staff even better.And the atmosphere is just right
Dan Nicholson . 2024-10-31
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Me and my boyfriend first came here on a trip to Hastings 3 years ago (we had dinner here 3 times in 1 week!). This year we spent halloween by the coast so had to make a stop to come back for the amazing sourdough pizza😁 The owners are so friendly and lovely we definitely would recommend the food and service here❤️
Caitlin T . 2024-10-31
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Lovely little place. Friday night visiting Hastings for the theatre. About 2/3 full with people coming and going. Nice welcome. I think the waitress and head chef were the owners. I was on my own and ordered the Calabrese. The head chef came over and explained the Sour Dough - I am a bit of pizza hobbyist and he was very patient with my questions. The pizza was full of flavour - very spicy but a glass of an excellent Primivito red wine matched very well. The service was excellent. You can tell the owners care about what they do both in the food prep as the oven and prep area are behind the counter and also the interaction with customers. When not serving, the owners would be chatting away to each other in Italian which also added to the overall bonhomie. I wish I hadn't had to rush - it was one of those places you wanted starter, main and desert plus a bottle of wine or two then be tipped into a taxi for home...
Mr. Toast . 2024-10-29
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Best Italian by a mile. Wonderful service and delicious food. We had the best time and looking forward to returning soon.
Anna Burgess . 2024-10-28
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The hospitality of frankie and francesca is legendary. The fact they make the best pizza in the whole wide world to boot, is a phenomenal bonus. (Go for the tartufata...*chefs kiss)
christopher john . 2024-10-28
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Great food. Had the quattro formaggi pizza and the freshly made italian grissini. I had pizza in a lot of places throughout my journeys and this was a medium quality. It's my opinion that the pizza here is over rated and the prices are the same as in London. definitely worth a visit tho.
Razvan V . 2024-10-28
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Great food. Had the quattro formaggi pizza and the freshly made italian grissini. I had pizza in a lot of places throughout my journeys and this was a medium quality. It's my opinion that the pizza here is over rated and the prices are the same as in London. definitely worth a visit tho.
LoneWolf_RO . 2024-10-28
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Amazing food and very friendly service. Best pizza in hastings for sure
Jonny Watkins . 2024-10-26
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The best pizza I’ve ever had! And such lovely lovely staff, so friendly and hilarious
Katie Stainton . 2024-10-26
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Friendly staff and the best sourdough pizza I’ve ever had
Yogesh Choudhary . 2024-10-18
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Quite simply the best place to eat in the area and the best pizza we have EVER had!
James Wilkinson . 2024-10-13
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The pizza is delicious, the prices are about 40-60% higher than usual. Friendly atmosphere and good service. I did not like the coffee - it is not tasty for an Italian cafe, the quality is very low and the price is overpriced for such coffee. And also a very small room.
Michael Max . 2024-10-13
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Another great lunch at Monelli's, superb pizza with the usual warm & friendly atmosphere - see you again soon guys!
Matt Austin . 2024-10-13
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After seeing so many rave reviews of Monelli’s online, we knew that we had to check it out on our trip to Hastings - and it absolutely lived up to the hype! The owner’s passion for his craft was evident in the food: the Principessa had a spot-on ratio of ingredients and was perfectly indulgent without being overbearing, and the Moka special’s unique and delicious blend of coffee, walnuts and goat’s cheese will be a flavour experience that we remember for a long time to come! Despite being incredibly full after these pizzas, we also tried the cannarotto desserts and were SO glad that we did. The freshness of Monelli’s ingredients really shines through in their creative and well-thought-out menu, and this combined with the restaurant’s warm, cosy atmosphere makes it an absolute winner - a must-visit when in Hastings!
Emily A . 2024-10-12
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Their Special Pizza is truly exeptional
Maxim S . 2024-10-10
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Very very tasty pizza, just like in Italy. The service is also second to none and was also very good.
Felix Albers . 2024-10-10
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I had an amazing experience at this restaurant in Hastings! The sourdough pizza was absolutely delicious, with a perfectly crispy crust and super fresh, flavorful toppings. The staff were incredibly friendly and made the experience feel super personal—they genuinely care about their customers and it shows. Everyone was not only helpful but also funny and super nice, which made for a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for great food and a welcoming vibe. I’ll definitely be back!
Hande . 2024-10-07
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Really great pizzas and lovely owners. Highly recommend a visit!
Gareth James . 2024-10-06
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The staff were lovely, so friendly. Our dog was with us and she was welcomed too. We had the Monelli House Special Pizza to share. It was the tastiest pizza we've ever had. The house wine, a nice dry white went well with the mixed olives. We finished with coffee. We are definitely going back.
Frances Barton . 2024-10-05
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One of the best pizzas I’ve ever had, including in Italy! Lovely friendly couple who are completely dedicated to producing the best pizza’s possible. Went once with my sister and then had to bring my wife cos she saw the photos and was so jealous. Love it that well behaved dogs are welcome. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for, and for me, it was more than worth it.
Philip May . 2024-10-05
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The best pizza I've ever had, gourmet quality with a remarkable eye for the details - also run by the friendliest couple you'll ever have the chance to meet. Love Monellis!
Kevin O'Hara . 2024-10-01
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Most incredible restaurant! I have been here many times now and always have the most amazing experience. When you walk in you will be greeted by lovely owners, Frankie and Francesca who are clearly both so passionate about what they do. Frankie can even educate you on all things sourdough! The service is amazing, the staff so attentive and kind, and the pizza… the best pizza I have ever had. The quality is incredible and consistent every time I go, and with the wide variety of unique pizzas, all created by Frankie, you’re spoilt for choice. I will be coming back ever week! Seriously a must visit when in Hastings, you won’t be disappointed!
Lydia Beecroft . 2024-10-01
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Lovely little Pizzeria, food is so fresh and delicious. The owners are so welcoming and friendly. Come and eat here now.
CHRIS FENTON . 2024-09-30
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Been coming here since they opened. Simply the freshest, tastiest, best pizza ever. Me and my family love the place
Lisa Day . 2024-09-27
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Really exceptional pizza. The dough is made several days in advance, allowing it to mature with a bold flavour and reduce the gluten content. I often feel bad after a pizza due to a mild gluten intolerance, but this pizza gave me great pleasure when eating it and none of the dis-pleasure afterwards. Their cooking methods are not “traditional” - electric oven and blowtorch to finish (this helps to better control the cooking temperatures) but the result is exceptional. Maturing dough for so long reduces gluten content, making it very hard to stretch without tearing, so they have to very very gently stretch the pizza. None of that spinning it about your head nonsense! Expect to pay more than what you usually do for a pizza, but this is no ordinary pizza. Would it be Neapolitan sacrilege to say this is the best pizza I’ve ever had? Well, it is. And I’ve tried all the most famous places in Naples.
Adam Fudakowski . 2024-09-22
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My Zia Ciccia puccia was incredibly delicious. The flavour of the cheese and meat was beautiful, clearly high quality ingredients. All in a wonderful sourdough with some basil for just the right amount of freshness. An extra special lunch.
Sam . 2024-09-21
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Amazing people and amazing people, lovely place, the pizza is incredible and really fresh, also is really good to share with a friend
Barbara R . 2024-09-20
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Amazing people work here, I felt at home in Brazil, thank you for this comforting experience. Thank you for embracing through food 🤎 cciao!
Isabelle M . 2024-09-20
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Monellis is an experience, a piece of Italy in Hastings. the commitment to quality is worth the price and I would recommend it to people looking to enjoy.
Paola Cassarino . 2024-09-20
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Amazing people work here, good talk, good food and I felt like in my home in Brazil 🤎 Thank you for embracing through food!!
Isabelle Marcelino Ferreira . 2024-09-20
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It was an amazing experience!!! The pizza was delicious and the owners are really kind, I super recommend it! 🤍
Julia Sestari . 2024-09-20
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The best Italian place that I’ve never been here , amazing service and delicious food .I really appreciate it and I recommend it .
felana rabenefitra . 2024-09-20
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The best italian pizza in sussex, probably even better than ITALY…highly recommended
Mustafa Percin . 2024-09-15
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Really lovely food and really lovely people. Would definitely come again
Jack Shepherd . 2024-09-14
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Had the pleasure of having dinner here and ordered the Troppo Buono. Easily one of the best Pizzas that I've ever eaten and you see the passion and effort that goes into it. Very highly recommended!
James Cole . 2024-09-14
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A lovely little establishment in the heart of Hastings Old Town. This is a gem of a place run by some lovely Italian people who obviously love what they do and they do it so well. Very warm, friendly and genuine. We both had the most delicious pizza’s, they were hand made and you could see them being cooked. The only thing was that I felt some items were on the expensive side. Having said that I totally understand business is hard right now, and we really enjoyed what we had, and the lovely interactions with the owners/staff.
Lou_Rolls . 2024-09-13
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The best pizza's. You are not just customer's here, you are treated as family. A big choice of food and drink. Good value for money. Different specials all the time.
Simon Hall . 2024-09-12
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The warmest welcome from the loveliest couple. We don’t get there as often as we would like but when we do they always remember us & greet us like old friends. The best pizzas outside of Italy. They use the finest ingredients and are so passionate about their food & customer service, taking time to chat to all customers ensuring they feel welcome & valued. The friendly experience is as excellent as the delicious pizzas. Highly recommend.
Carol . 2024-09-12
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The warmest welcome from the loveliest couple. We don’t get there as often as we would like but when we do they always remember us & greet us like old friends. The best pizzas outside of Italy. They use the finest ingredients and are so passionate about their food & customer service, taking time to chat to all customers ensuring they feel welcome & valued. The friendly experience is as excellent as the delicious pizzas. Highly recommend.
Carol H . 2024-09-12
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I recently dined at Monellis during my work-break and was thoroughly impressed by both the exquisite cuisine and the impeccable service. The menu showcased a variety of innovative pizzas, blending bold flavors and Spettacolare presentation. Yes, Spettacolare was also the name of my pizza in the picture. The attentive and knowledgeable staff (Frankie and Francesca) ensured that my meal was a memorable one, providing excellent recommendations, ensuring my satisfaction and in a way made me feel like within family. Will surely be back with my half soon. I can’t recommend Monellis enough for a fantastic dining experience.
Mattia TB . 2024-09-05
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The best sourdough pizza and hospitality always you are made to feel so welcome. Frankie,Francesca and the team are fabulous they are so passionate about what they do and the ingredients they use🤩❤️
colin w . 2024-09-01
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Fantastic cozy pizzeria with warm, genuine and friendly customer service and delicious pizza. What else to ask for?
Theodora Georgouli . 2024-08-31
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The best Sourdough pizzas and great service
Gary Hunter . 2024-08-30
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Wow, these pizzas are absolutely amazing. The staff are so lovely. Highly recommended
lesley hunter . 2024-08-30
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Wow what a Pizza! 🍕 The best I’ve ever tasted! Truly artisan pizza! You won’t be disappointed! Can’t wait to go back to Hastings and visit Monellis again ! Thank you guys keep doing what you’re doing, it’s the best! 👌
Carla Patronella . 2024-08-20
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Best pizza I have had in a long time. Dough was excellent and the toppings of the highest quality! Delicious!
Peter Baker . 2024-08-19
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Wow, what a superb place to get pizza. Food was excellent and obviously made from good quality ingredients. The hazelnut gelato is mind blowing. I'll be going back for sure
Mark Adams . 2024-08-19
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Be prepared to spend more here than the higher-end pizza resturants you'll find in most cities now (Rudy', Pizza Punks etc), but the pizza at Monellis is superb and beats the likes of Rudy's all round. Also, a great atmosphere within the little resturant, the owners and staff are very friendly. On the point of price and some of the less positive comments, particularly the drinks, in my mind you have to consider that the owners need to make most of their income during the spring and summer months, so for us it was a matter of buying into what is a unqiue experience and a holiday treat, which you are unlikely to find in many resturants in the area.
Steven Weber . 2024-08-17
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Visiting Monelli’s is like being on holiday in Italy. We’ve been coming to this fabulous pizza restaurant for five years, since it opened in our home town. The pizzas are delicious; made with sourdough and love, while the atmosphere is as friendly and welcoming on a mad-busy summer evening as it is on a gloomy winter lunchtime. Vegetarians as those who might be driving are well catered for. My favourite is the Crodino Spritz with a chilli in it. The coffee is specially blended and don’t forget to leave room for the delicious home-made ice-cream.
Jane Fryers . 2024-08-17
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My time here started ok as it was clearly communicated there would be a wait of 40-45 minutes. We was happy to wait given the reviews on here which are typically very accurate. We had been waiting 35 minutes, the starter came which was ok at best, following this there was some tables which became vacant inside. It was still 45 minutes until closing time, as they had stopped accepting new guests due to the wait time for pizza. So we politely requested if we could move inside (given there was no reservations for these tables) it was becoming chilly outside with a coat and we wanted to enjoy the pizza in some relative warmth. We were declined by the young girl attending us, she pretty lacked a basic level of customer service levels. Her colleague (an older lady) sadly didn't help us sadly, as she was looking after other tables, that was a shame as it likely she may have turned the overall experience around. The pizza was average at best! The overall lack of emotional empathy from the people taking £50+ out of your hands for something so average really means this is a place i’d highly recommend avoiding. I don’t mind waiting if I know the food and/or the service is great but when it’s like this…!
Lee Mellin . 2024-08-16
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An amazing piece of South-east Italy in East Sussex!
Michelangelo Marchese . 2024-08-12
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Absolutely love this place. Best pizza I have had in I don't know how long, and the garlic bread... jheeeeeeze, it is incredible. Staff were lovely, we had 3 young children with us and 3 adults, we sat outside and they couldn't accommodate us enough. We're in Hastings regularly so will definitely be going back. Thanks guys!!
Matt Saunders . 2024-08-11
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Monellis. THE best thing to come out of Italy since da Vinci. No. Better than that. Exceptional. Unbelievable. It makes me sad that I cannot eat the whole menu in one evening.
M Jd . 2024-08-08
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Probably the best pizza I ever had in my entire life. It was like a symphony in my mouth; the toppings - which are of premium quality - contrasted or supplemented each other beautifully, and the (sour)dough - my goodness, the dough! - was incredible. All I can say is I left a clean plate (should you forgo to eat the golden brown, crispy yet tender crust of a pizza at Monellis, well... I'm sure there is a special place in hell for such crimes against such fine cuisine). It was so, so good that we went back two days later. The owner (and chef!) of the restaurant is also a very pleasurable host; talking about his love for great food with much gusto. Suffice to say this place comes highly recommended!
Mathias Van den Berge . 2024-08-07
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We had such a lovely dinner! The pizza is delicious and the affogato too! Great atmosphere! Will definitely come back!
alessandra fois . 2024-08-05
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The best veggie pizza I've had in the UK. Amazing place ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Andrew Taylor . 2024-08-05
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Coming from our holiday in Sicily last week o can't believe we had even better pizza in Hastings Uk!! Absolutely authentic and REAL TASTE sourdough- I could only eat the dough with olive oil! Totally recommend and staff are lovely
Petya Koseva . 2024-08-03
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My first time visiting. Fantastic pizza, the best around! One of the best coffees I’ve had around Hastings, and I drink a lot of coffee! Friendly staff and great service. Very accommodating to the children. Will be a new regular and my go to restaurant for when friends and family visit. Thank you for a fantastic dining experience.
Rikki Briggs . 2024-07-27
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This place deserve five 🤩 one of the best pizzas we have ever had! Great toppings! Apart from this very friendly stuff! Great selections of wines! Come and check it yourself!
Dominika p . 2024-07-24
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Leuk klein restaurantje. We zaten buiten op het terrasje, zodat we alle piraten konden zien langskomen in George Street. Nadat ik binnen besteld had, kwamen de drankjes al voordat ik binnen klaar was met bestellen. De pizza’s kwamen een ruim kwartier later. We hadden de volgende pizza’s besteld: Margherita Margherita met een extra topping (spicy sausage) Tartufata Carnazza Mijn zoontje van 8 was als eerste klaar met zijn pizza en verklaarde dat het de beste pizza ooit was. Zijn zusje van 6 kon haar pizza niet op krijgen, maar mijn zoontje wilde wel helpen en samen ging ook die pizza op. De speciale manier van deeg bereiden, maakte de pizza bijzonder smaakvol. Het enige minpuntje was dat de pizza’s misschien te groot waren. Dit kleine restaurant heeft geen toilet, houdt daar rekening mee!
Pippin_nl . 2024-07-21
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Best Italian pizza and coffee in UK, friendly owners. This is our favourite place and check in point every time we visiting Hastings.
Discover67175063188 . 2024-07-18
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This 5 star rating is long overdue. We travel miles just to eat here it’s amazing. The best pizzeria we have ever been to and we have eaten a lot of pizzas throughout the years. The food is sublime. It’s a lovely authentic family run restaurant.The owners are so passionate and the quality of food is amazing. The Mama Salad is a must. Can’t wait for our next visit
Natalie D . 2024-07-15
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Great food, great service, and great staff. Well worth a visit....better than most places in hastings.
Graham Phillips . 2024-07-10
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Amazing pizza and very friendly staff who were genuine. I really recommend the garlic bread, it is otherworldly! I would even go as far as to say it's worth going to Hastings just to eat here
Zack C . 2024-07-08
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Hello, this pizza has an authentic taste, super quality, great atmosphere, nice personal. THANK YOU for this experience :)
Tatiana C . 2024-07-07
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I'd like to start my review of my visit by saying the pizza at Monellis was sublime and you could tell it had the highest quality ingredients. A lot of love and care goes into it, especially the sourdough which was one of the best I've ever had. We had decided to visit Monellis before visiting due to the promise of quality ingredients and the positive reviews, even if it was on the pricier end of the spectrum. Beyond this, our visit was soured by the odd policies and frosty reception from who I assume is the owner. Once seated and taking our order, we requested some tap water to which we were told if we just want tap water, they'd rather us just get a pizza to take away. It was a very hot day and we just wanted water. To end the awkwardness of this interaction I ordered a glass of wine. This is not the first impression you want of a restaurant. As I say, we were aware of the quality of the ingredients and cooking and the owner was using this point to justify the tap water point. We had always planned to eat in - we didn't want a take away. I therefore take exception to essentially being told they don't want our custom as a sit in customer if we're just having some water. Considering the cost of the pizzas we ordered was £60 + a service charge, I feel the argument being made by the owner could not justify this point. As I say, this three star review is purely based on my experience - fantastic food, odd service and policies. After leaving the restaurant, I noticed that any reviews which aren't five stars and glowing are met with, questionable, feedback from the owner. It appears the restaurant has a number of different policies - inside/outside seating, buggies etc. as well as ones I noticed on the menu about minimum food costs for purchasing a drink. Nothing on there about a minimum spend for tap water... The restaurant has a fantastic story about its authenticity and ingredients but appears to have more policies than the House of Commons. Forgive me for eavesdropping too but in a discussion with another guest the owner was talking about the importance of reviews and his interest in consumer behaviour. On the former, reviews are incredibly important, the positive, the 'constructive', and the negative. Most of the reviews that I've seen that received the snarky feedback I would put in the 'constructive' category - highlighting similar issues to what I experienced. For a business to be sustainable you have to be open to critique and should definitely not belittle those who provide feedback. On the latter - I work in advertising so am too interested in it. One of the things that consumers are though is irrational and unpredictable. You cannot expect someone to notice a number of notices and notes when visiting. Visiting a restaurant is welcoming someone into your kitchen and your house, in this case a very impressive one. I get the feeling that owner has all of these policies as they want to control the experience visitors have. You can't expect patrons to notice terms and conditions which seem unjustified and then not to have their visit soured, as we did. To conclude, I cannot fault Monellis on the food. The food is outstanding and if you visit you will receive fantastic, high quality Pugliese pizza. Nevertheless, I can't help but feel like our experience was tainted by the odd response to our tap water request. After subsequently realising that others have had similar experiences and that the owner is not receptive to critique it would not make me want to return. I anticipate that the owner will respond to my review, given its comprehensive nature and I hope that they will be able to acknowledge the critique I have provided and not descend into belittling or being told we are wrong. This restaurant deserves to do well given the quality of the food but to be sustainable you have to listen and acknowledge ALL feedback. The customer most definitely isn't always right but they can often provide insight on how to chase the perfection that owner clearly desires.
Jacob Bradbrook . 2024-06-23
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Some of the best pizza you’ll get anywhere in the world, and lovely people.
A B . 2024-06-22
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Lovely staff best pizza joint ever
nik B . 2024-06-21
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Having travelled quite a lot through Italy this simply is the best Pizza I've ever tasted. The crust is incredible, and the ingredients and seasoning are fantastic. This is truly a gem and I hope they can expand to get bigger premises as they need to share these incredible pizzas and wonderful deserts. Friendly, accommodating, and wonderful service. I will be returning.
maj mitch . 2024-06-16
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The BEST pizza! Can’t wait to come back again, super lovely staff & delicious food!
bernice jeffery . 2024-06-16
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Amazing little gem in Hastings. A very friendly and warm welcome from the hostess/owner. Cosy and yet light and airy establishment. They have a good selection of pizza, calzone, salads, and desserts to suit all budgets and appetites. THE BEST PIZZA AND BEST SOURDOUGH I HAVE EVER EATEN! I'm not exaggerating!! Attention to detail was second to none. Everyone in the area needs to experience the food here. We loved it. We came for my wife's birthday. It was special!
Melanie Banks-Wright . 2024-06-15
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Very delicious and friendly staff. Definitely will be back again.
Tina Wang . 2024-06-13
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Was nice pizza base. Just a shame it was drowned in tomato sauce. And then trying to eat it with small wooden cutlery. For the price would expect a proper cutlery.
Lisa F . 2024-06-02
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Visited twice in one weekend. Simply the best pizza, made with love and the finest ingredients. Attentive and friendly service. Paul and Colin
colin green . 2024-05-27
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Best pizza I’ve ever had outside of Italy 🇮🇹
Adie Jervis . 2024-05-23
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I am local and it's always nice to eat somewhere new . This place had a buzz around it all my friends have eaten here so I was excited to dine here I do like pizza and have sampled many mostly in Italy 🇮🇹 OK so the pizza is not cheap which is not an issue but what followed was for me . My friend was visiting from London so we went here on the off chance . The lady who works there was very welcoming engaging and polite . We sat outside we made our choice of pizza each and ordered in a bottle of house red wine for £28.00 This is lunchtime sunshine beautiful day in George Street. Out came the wine with two glasses and a little white paperbag . Inside was a serviette and a silly wooden knife and fork ? I mean come on you serve expensive pizza and expect me to eat it with these utensils ? I resorted to using my hands so hardly fine dining . I went inside to ask for some tap water as it was very hot out . The waitress brought out a prepared bottle of tap water and two paper cups . The water was not cold so I went in and asked for some ice , the male chef brought a cup of ice out put it on the table and told me we do not normally give ice with tap water ? I ask where is the service your also not allowed to have any sauces with your food . As a customer who dines around the world in some of the finest places , I will have what I want when I dine out therefor you will be pleased to know I will not be returning . As an adult I like to eat with proper cutlery. Wooden knives and forks are for 5 year old eating nuggets and chips . UPDATE I can see from your response to any feedback that your ego is more important than your customer service , very rude . My review is not mean it is honest and I would like to inform you I'm happy with all the choices I make in my life may it be good or bad restaurant wise or other. As a buisness owner it's important to listen to customer feedback . I've never dined at domino's so I can't tell you what it taste like or how good the service is , but of course I've eaten fish and chips I live by the sea ! And I do like a bit of salt, vinegar and ketchup on my chips I only like heinz though 🙂.
paris david . 2024-05-17
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I absolutely loved my experience here and would come again! I was happy they had vegan options, and the food was beyond delicious. You can tell the owners were very passionate and knowledgeable about the food they served. I had the Contadina with vegan mozzarella, which was absolutely delicious, and my husband very much enjoyed the Sei Formaggi! We also enjoyed the sourdough garlic bread as a starter, it smelled (and tasted) amazing, served with really good quality olive oil 👌
Sophie Bilsby . 2024-05-10
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