Raffaello Restaurant Guidepost in Northumberland

My first time at this italians and it was amazing ....i had the arincini and my partner had the prawn cocktail both very good , mains i had meatball tagliatelle which was piping hot and very filling my partner had the sunday roast which she chose lamb as there was no beef left she said her lunch was nice ...I'd defo return ..the girl serving was so polite and nothing was too much trouble .

First time to dine here. Very nice decor. Table very tastefully set up. Freshly cooked food of good quality and nicely presented. Exceptional value. Run by a very friendly couple who take pride in the quality of service and efficiency. Will be back with a large group for lunch in November.

We've been here a few times now and we've had great food and service every time. The atmosphere is fantastic and it's especially good for a visit with children. The food has always been excellent without being too expensive. As a fan of seafood, I've never been disappointed at the seafood dishes I've had here. The kids love the pizzas and the staff are always very friendly and helpful.

Lovely lunch - one of the nicest pasta dishes I’ve ever had! Will definitely be back. My husband is Italian and also thought it was delicious.

Fabulous food,service and ambiance.Set menu choices varied,beautifully presented and delicious.All at very reasonable price. We’ll be back!!

I had a Sizzling Steak the steak was tough as old boots and flooded in oil did not want to make a seen as I was with the family, but as it turned after they were in the same mind. will not be going back.

Our visit and really glad we decided to eat here. Haven't tasted such a good pizza for ages, service and atmosphere all lovely. We will certainly return!

We were staying in the area and came across Rafaello's after a Google search for nearby Italian restaraunts so decided to give it a try. It's a small but busy restaraunt run by a very efficient front of house team. There is a set menu available where you can get 3 courses for £8.95 - amazing value when you consider the quality of food. Saying that, we ordered from the a'la carte and had 1 pasta dish, 1 chicken dish and 2 kids meals. Everything arrived in good time having been freshly cooked right Infront of you (you can see the kitchen from your seat) and we all enjoyed our dishes. Service was friendly despite them being very busy on a Thursday night and we will be back if in the area again.

Visited on a Sunday lunchtime as a birthday treat. The restaurant was comfortably busy with a great atmosphere. Most people were having Sunday lunch which looked superb. everybody seemed pleased with their food and service. We selected from the main menu and I’ve got to say all the food was excellent. Everything was delivered to the table in good time and the waitresses were first class in looking after us throughout the two hours we stayed. Great quality food, well prepared and presented. A thoroughly enjoyable experience, we’ll be back soon.

Food delicious. Had pate to start. Freshly made by Nico. Pollo creama for main. Chicken perfectly cooked. Chunky homemade chips amazing. To finish mango cheesecake. Not my choice but we shared was amazing x Italian go to restaurant. Highly recommend a try. Menu to please every palate xI

Fabulous ambiance. Food amazing . Staff friendly and accomodating. My favourite italian restaurant. Would recommend a visit .

We have visited this restaurant almost every Saturday evening since 2019 when not on holiday or during lockdown. Even during the latter we used the takeaway service. The food is always excellent with a good choice of dishes. I have occasionally requested something not on the menu and been provided it with no problem. The staff are very friendly and efficient and the owner is almost always there and is approachable even when working in the kitchen. The place is usually very busy, which I think speaks for itself. Highly recommend

Had to write this review as I have just had the most unpleasant experience for my friend birthday meal.Yet I had booked a table 2 weeks ago only to be greeted by a waitress who didn’t have a table set up or know where to sit us even though there was hardly a soul in the restaurant.When eventually got seated next to the serving hatch we could hear every swear word from F to B from the Scottish chef as well as complaints about just eat.The swearing was unreal and non stop.The food was mediocre and when I ordered carbonara I was given penne instead of tagliatelle.To top it of the Shiraz wine cost £25 quid.I am all for promoting small businesses around our area but I’m afraid I cannot promote this well disappointed

We came with friends who have been several times before. As soon as we sat down I knew we were going to have a lovely evening. The welcome was warm and the restaurant, which was already quite busy, had a friendly atmosphere. The staff were attentive and the food was very good and not expensive. I really enjoyed my Salmon penne and my wife liked her lasagne. It’s definitely worth a visit.

My fiancée is agrophobic and has not been out in over 17 years. It took a lot of courage for Steven to leave the house and we were made very welcome and treat with the most respect and kindness by all the staff. I have a lot of allergies and all my dietary needs were catered for. They went out of their way to make us cocktail’s and gave us a free shot. We were very impressed and will be going back for date nights in a regular basis. Top marks to all the staff the food was cooked to perfection. Beautiful food drinks and staff well done all thank you for an amazing evening

Amazing restaurant. Beautiful cod lion wrapped in Parma ham. Highly recommend this restaurant. Service was exceptional. Food was delicious. Highly recommend. Our first visit after a recommendation tonight. We had a table for 7. Everything was perfect will definitely visit again. Lonely atmosphere and lovely staff. Definitely worth trying out

We visited on Sunday evening for my Grandmas birthday. The service was brilliant and the food was delicious. Thank you for a great evening It was our first visit but defiantly wont be our last

First time for Sunday lunch -£11.95 for 3 courses. Beautiful food beef was perfect plenty veg although broccoli/ Cauli was a la dente. Leek and potato soup for starter really tasty definitely go back. A relaxed Sunday lunch

Had a lovely meal tonight at Rafaellos with my wife to celebrate our anniversary. Sea Bass and Serloin steak were cooked to perfection. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Already recommended to family and friends. Will be back soon.

An amazing restaurant. Delicious food, excellent service in a gorgeous restaurant. Definitely worth a visit. The do happy hour meals everyday. The pizza's are fresh and delicious. Anyone will enjoy their food. If you're visiting Northumberland do pay it a visit.

My family and I were at the restaurant on August 26th 2023 for an evening meal 7of us, all was well until I was asked about my main meal, I replied it was very dry and could not eat it, I was offered a replacement but declined the girl was very nice then the gentleman who was front of house came over and asked what my problem was, so I repeated my concern again I was offered a replacement but declined, then he picked up my plate and while walking away said " I will take it to the kitchen and we will taste it then let you know if if we think it is dry " !!!! he then came halfway back to our table and said " I will take it off the bill" in not a very nice manner, everyone else's meal was perfect which we knew it would be as we often eat there. When we asked for the bill another gentleman who was from the kitchen said " yea whatever " our bill came to £260 and when we left there was NO goodbye or THANK YOU ! if this is the kind of staff they have now we will not be back.

This is a really small restaurant in a small village in Northumberland. The service is really friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The food is AMAZING - one of my party wanted pizza but with added olives which were happily added. Every time I have been there I have had a really enjoyable experience.

Our family of five came in here for our evening meal as a change to the restaurants that we usually go to in Morpeth. We were warmly greeted and the waiter was very attentive without being ever present. We had a mix of pasta and pizza between us and the were all absolutely fabulous; the pizzas were crisp and piping hot and the pasta was perfectly cooked. I can't comment on the desserts as we were too full to try them but the set menu seemed to be incredible value at three courses for £7.95. We would definitely choose this restaurant as our first choice in the future, it was a lovely evening; thank you.

Great homily and friendly atmosphere and delicious food to match. Well done to Nicco and all his staff. Had a really great night last night on our visit with friends, spent a lovely evening, king prawn starter and then Tomahawk steak for main, sadly no...

Another great visit with friends from liverpool. Yet another superb meal and staff. Had a tomahawk steak and it was cooked to perfection and great presentation. I would deninately recommend it.its not a fast food restaurant be prepared to wait for you food and its...

Hi there peoples just a few words to tell you about this restaurant it’s absolutely brilliant the staff are very friendly and the food is delicious i had the hot prawn starter and it’s the best I ever had. I had steak for my main...

A real jewel of an Italian restaurant in Guide Post, Choppington. Prompt service and good quality food.

Steak night at raffaello excellent food and drink a lovely January offer .would recommend this .get down and give it a try .excellent food and warm welcome

Raffaello fitted me in last Saturday evening on a flying visit. I was very impressed: great food and service. Overall, fantastic value. Thanks to Nico and the staff for a very nice meal. Tony

Visited restaurant this evening and had a fab family meal. Staff very friendly and attentive. Best chicken valdostrana. Will be back soon to eat and visit friendly staff. Xx

Went for a family meal, ordered off the specials meniu. Really nice food and can't fault it, brought a plate of toasted bread over which was very nice. Pizzas were particularly good and pasta good quality. Service was excellent and would recommend a visit, will...

The food and service is very good Handy location on main bus route The staff are smart pleasant and helppfuulll

Went for lunch, table booked for 4 but set for 3. Ordered 2 courses, bearing in mind it was very quiet it took a while for food to arrive. Starter was fine but 2 of the-mains were Luke warm at best, lasagne red hot but...

I live in London, but every time I’m in the area I pay a visit to Raffaello Restaurant. Great food, freshly cooked and friendly staff. Highly recommended.

best Italian restaurant in town , i was there whith my family we enjoyed everything the place was nice and clean, really good service and amazing food. thank you!

Good evening, I’ve been today at Raffaello’a restaurant for lunch and now I’m back for dinner with my family. What can I say? I’m fully italian and the food was delicious it tasted properly italian, they made me feel at home! Staff very nice and...

Always a warm welcome from staff. Food is delicious every time and reasonably priced. Love this place.

I was with my family, all 10 of us for an early evening meal. My brother and his wife had been here before, and recommended here. From the moment we went in, to leaving, the service was impeccible. There is a great food selection, and...

Best restaurant ever! The garlic mushrooms are to die for! The lunch menu is good value and yummy! We ate Bolognese.

This little restaurant opened up locally to us and what can I say...the food is amazing, reasonably priced and the service is the best! The staff treat you like family and are so welcoming. We go to this restaurant at least once a week for...

My wife and I thought we would try this restaurant as it was local and appeared to look a nice place for a meal. Got off to a good start as we were offered a choice of table. We were promptly given menus. After looking...

Recommended by a friend and we were not disappointed. Received a warm welcome and there was a pleasant atmosphere inside the restaurant. Thought the food was delicious and the prices very reasonable. Would go again without hesitation. Thanks for a lovely evening.

Excellent . Food hot on warmed plates exactly as described. Change made according to customers likes and dislikes. Drinks a smidgen pricey but not too bad. Service very good, dining room staff always pleasant and courteous.

We were given a lovely warm welcome from the gentleman who was front of house , unfortunately service was let down by the young lass who slapped our menus down on the table and walked off ! We also noticed on the next table a...

Eaten here a couple of times over the last year. Despite the unremarkable outside, this is a small but perfectly formed Italian. All the usual fare high quality and catering for allergies (e.g gluten intolerance). Service can be a little slow when busy (mist of...

Was a bit disappointed with my starter from the weekend specials menu of black pudding and Haggis on toasted bread as there was no Haggis and no toasted bread but the two pieces of black pudding with peppercorn sauce I had was tasty, I also...

We absolutely love coming here as a family for something to eat, real Italian food, so tasty and bursting with flavour, kids enjoy it too.. Amazing prices for the quality of food you are getting. They do Happy hour too. Service is always friendly and...

My 2nd visit to Raffaello's, this occasion for lunch on my birthday. Warm welcome, attentive front of house throughout. Food was amazing and large portions especially as ordering from the specials menu. Amazing value for money. At home for similar would have been at least...

Came with family for early dinner. We all had the special which was priced depending on how many courses you had . Meal was tasty enough for me but on the small side if you were a normal eater

The staff always make you feel welcome whether it’s full or empty, service is friendly, the menu is extensive and very well cooked and presented.

This is our local, we don't go very often but for special occasions, wish we could afford to go more. The food is lush always hot and I always come away feeling happy. The wine is excellent and not over priced, the lasagne is amazing,...

We were looking for somewhere to go for lunch and spotted this restaurant offering a lunchtime special. We were really impressed by the delicious food we were served. The pizza was really tasty, service was great lovely decor. Can’t fault it. I would definitely go...

Yet another fantastic meal.if you have never tried you need to go. Better than Lolo Rosso at morpeth. This is my 15th visit and still better each time. The staff are excellent and very helpfull when chosing the menu .

I’ve been going to this restaurant for a while now and what a great find it is. Food is always superb and the staff are very attentive and welcoming. The mussels are always amazing as is the sea bass. Well worth a visit

Have visited here on two occasions, both for a family member's birthday. Good experiences both times, lovely food, great service, warm interior.

I went to the restaurant for the first time for my friends birthday. The food was delicious and good value for money. The surroundings and decor were lovely and great atmosphere! The staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful and made us feel so welcome!...

We had a pre Mother’s Day supper here recently and were extremely delighted with the outstanding quality of food here, coupled with flawless customer service this is a hidden gem that’s well worth a visit !! Great offers too and open all day from lunchtime,...

Amazing atmosphere, friendly staff and the best Italian meal I’ve had. Bellissimo!! Felt welcomed and not rushed throughout the meal, even though we arrived quite late. I really wanted to lick the plates clean haha

First time eating here and it was great. Nice modern decor, beautiful fresh food and attentive service. We'll be back.

Just popped in to this beautiful restaurant for a late lunch with my husband, food was amazing as always, the staff are so friendly and helpful creating a lovely atmosphere for you to enjoy your food. Will definitely recommend to anyone looking for 5 Star...

The place is lively and the service friendly but on this occasion they seemed not to have enough waiting staff; the result being that the service was desperately slow. My starter carciofi, mozzarella and Parma ham was lovely but the main - strozzapretti con ‘nduja...

We had seafood pasta and a tomahawk steak. The pasta was delicious, plenty of prawns and loads of mussels. The tomahawk was incredible. I’d take a guess at around a kilo in weight. Cooked perfectly and very, VERY tasty. The service was spot on and...

Never been before, popped in on the way home as just passing it. Lovely attentive service - not too much, very friendly and happy! Delicious bread - could tell it was home made, was lovely! So much selection on the menu! Myself and partner said...

Had to write this review as I have just had the most loveliest time at this lush little place for Sunday lunch the meal was well presented red hot and the veg on the side in a separate dish were all fresh and so good...

Not the cheapest Italian around but food is really nice. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Great atmosphere and canny location with parking available. Suitable for big or small groups and children welcome, worth a visit

Rang up and got a table for two on a Friday night, nice small restaurant, with a good selection of traditional Italian food along with a variety of specialities. The food was very good, the staff were friendly and we will definitely visit again.

Visited on recommendation from friends and family. Small but warm and friendly. Food choice excellent and good portions, everything we had was delicious. Would definitely recommend and look forward to returning.

I went for the first time to this lovely restaurant with my daughter after been recommended by different people. I was not disappointed, the place has a lovely atmosphere, the staff couldn’t be more helpful and the food was delicious. Needless to say we will...

We visited the restaurant to celebrate my sons birthday with the family. The welcome was excellent and our reserved table ready on arrival. We ordered off the main menu and the food was superb, beautifully presented and the tasted as good as it looked. Definately...

Myself and my wife have dined here on many occasions,mostly on a Friday/Saturday evening and once on an afternoon. There simply isn't a better restaurant within miles who can compete with the quality of their food or for making you feel like a million dollars,it's...

Popped in for a quick lunch today great choice on menu but also special lunch special 1 2 or 3 courses great value fabulous food large portions and friendly efficient staff beautiful genuine Italian restaurant best pizza since Italy

Visited here with my partner for Sunday lunch I have been several times before without complaint, however the meal we received today was very poor. I ordered lamb, I checked prior to ordering if it was lean and was assured it was. When the meal...

Enjoyed the happy hour food but drinks expensive 4 95 for pint larger bit steep 4 75 for bottle cider might stick to cherry tree new menu

Visited with friends for lunch. We had booked ahead which was just as well. The restaurant was very busy including one very large party. However we were attended to promptly and our drinks were served within a few minutes. After ordering our food we were...

Visit in October with family, enquired before booking in regard to vegan options, and whilst there wasn't actually any Vegan meals on the menu, we were informed they could hold off putting cheese on the pizzas (we could fetch our own cheese if wanted), and...

Returned again , excellent as usual and staff are great. Pleased to see a local restaurant is doing so well ! Hope you stay !

Family meal out (4 adults). Booked for 6pm. 3 of us ate off the specials menu @ 17.95 per head for 3 courses and 1 just had a main and dessert. Fresh bread was put on the table to nibble on . I had mushrooms...

Came here for lunch with family one day because we had heard it was nice - and it was! Brilliant value - for £49 4 adults each had drinks, a starter, main and ice cream off the lunch time specials menu. We also all had...

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Everything was top notch!!! Great food and very good value for money, highly recommended for any occasions

Monday night so fairly quiet lovely clean welcoming restaurant Greeted with a smile and was asked where we would like to sit drinks served immediately and menus left for us to look at told about specials and was left to look at menu. There was...

We visited here sat night this was our 1st visit and have to say how fantastic our food was had bruscetta to start which was so light and full of flavour and then arrabiatta both courses were delicious and very reasonable to top it off...

The steak was amazing, and the lasagne my mother ordered looked fantastic as well!! The only downside was the fact that it took a while to have my order taken, the food to come out and to get the bill! This was due to the...

Went a couple of weeks ago for a meal, got sat near where the pass is and it was so cold, had to put my coat back on! Obviously they had the back door wide open. Sat with my sister and couldn’t have a nice conversation with her as the constant ring of a bell in my ear every 2 seconds.They brought out bread and butter which was burnt. Potato skins were awful, tasted of nothing and didn’t have any bbq sauce only garlic. Carbonara was tasteless and dry, didn’t eat any of it, asked for be bill afterwards and left to get a McDonald’s as everything was inedibleDoesnt help also when the member of staff on duty was wearing heavy aftershave and pushing me out the way whilst putting meals down, very uncomfortable indeed.Also to mention that we sat for 20 minutes with empty drinks and no one asked if we wanted anymoreSorry to say we won’t be back

My wife and I went with our grandson, his wife and our great grandson on Saturday 1/9/18 for a meal as we were told the food was good. the adults had starters & main course, the wives had desserts and the great grandson had a kids meal. We were not disappointed and all very happy with our food. The atmosphere was good, not too quiet and not too loud. The staff were very friendly an helpful, we'll definitely go again.

Food was brilliant great value huge garlic bread - mussels were perfect and the main meals spot on even with a carry out;)) - Would definitely recommend

Been a couple of times meeting the girls for a catch up and the food, service and meals fab. No complaints from us, a lovely italian restaurant. We'll be back again soon.

Me and my girlfriend dined here through the day during this hot sun for a lunchtime bite to eat. I have been meaning to try the food here for a while as I live local. The decor was stylish and it felt comfortable on arrival, it felt like we were in Italy due to the hot weather.I had the goats cheese and my girlfriend had the garlic mushrooms, they were amazing starters, extremely tasty and the perfect size for a starter.I had the lasagne Al forno, I felt it was almost too cheesy but the flavours were lush and it was filling, my girlfriend had the king prawns with tagliatelle, it was the best tasting pasta I’ve tasted in a long time.All washed down with a Sauvignon blanc chardonnay.9/10. Will definitely return soon. Well priced.

Great to have a good restaurant in guidepost, within walking distance from our house ! Staff are very friendly and food is good ! Really enjoyed the 3 times we have been and will be going back ! Wish it was a bit bigger , maybe a bar area to sit while you wait for table but I hope they do well and stay open as lovely to have a restaurant in the area .

I recently visited Raffaello after driving past a few times and seeing it quite busy thought we would try. We were not disappointed we had a pate starter and prawn in garlic starter both were very good but then came the main....... we both ordered the lamb and it was absolutely delicious. Mine was slightly over done but still extremely tender and tasty. The chef walked past our table and noticed mine was over he apologised and then sent the manager/owner to our table to apologise and offer us a drink on the house. I will definitely be returning in the hope to try more of their menu but I can't get enough of the lamb so might just have to have two mains :-)

We tried the restaurant as we only live a few hundred yards away and had our fingers cross that it was going to be good as we don’t have much choice other than takeaway and standard pub grub. We were pleasantly surprised. Staff were friendly and welcoming and food was good. Not the best we’ve ever tasted but very enjoyable. We wish it luck and hope to visit again soon.

Went there for a family Sunday lunch (seven people) nice place, some had starters, it wasn't that busy, as we went after the rush, it took a while for the main meal to come out, and even longer for the potatoes and veg to come out, when it did, it was very, very portion control and veg was cold, don't think we will be going back there for a Sunday lunch again, very disappointing, service very slow, not enough serving staff, this not just our opinion but also the rest of our family as well

Whent with my family five of us in total ordered drinks and meal. Best steak ever at a reasonable price no complaints what so ever from the children and they are the pickiest eaters. Would recommend to anyone!!!

Service was very slow. The restaurant was full but the waiter cleared tables and served wine while food was waiting on the counter. The garlic mushrooms were good but the pizza dough was very thick and my pasta was bland.

At last a decent Italian in the area. Food is great, especially the pasta dishes. Sunday lunch is also great. Docked a point for the music... just a tad too loud on several visits and the same stuff over and over again.

We arrived on a very chilly afternoon to discover the atmosphere inside Raffaellos soon made us forget the weather outside!We were met by pleasant, friendly staff who, throughout our stay, showed the utmost curtesy while offering a varied range of tasty food. We chose a mix of traditional and Italian dishes all cooked beautifully and were very much appreciated by our party of four adults.My husband and I have visited on three occasions with different family and friends and found each time that food and experience to be consistently good. Definitely worth a visit.

I'd heard good reports about this small restaurant so when our friend stayed with us we went for a meal. It was belated birthday treats from her for my husband and me. My husband ordered a starter of potato skins. It was piping hot when it arrived and it really was potato skins. After a couple of minutes, our friend and I were served with a complimentary bruschetta to share. A lovely gesture. Our main courses duly arrived: my husband had ordered calzone pizza and our friend and I had tagliatelle. The calzone looked really big and our tagliatelle arrived in warm bowls, beautifully cooked and nice and hot. I'd ordered mushrooms to be incorporated with the ham in the sauce and, although the menu stated that "sides" were £1.50 extra, our friend wasn't charged. The two waitresses were really friendly and made time to chat with us. The meals were ordered from the "Early Bird" menu, but they were on a par with the quality and quantity you'd expect from the main menu. Altogether a totally enjoyable evening.

2nd time Iv been to this restaurant tonight & both times have been massively impressed with both the food & staff!! Tried a steak the 1st visit & can honestly say it’s one of the nicest steaks Iv ever had! Pasta tonight was delicious too. I think in some Italian restaurants the pasta dishes can seem quite “microwave meal” like but this was lovely & fresh & full of flavour! Staff were very efficient & friendly & made us feel welcome & relaxed. After our meal we still had some wine left so took our time chatting and finishing the drinks.. at no point at all did we feel rushed or pressured to hurry up and leave (which we have done in some other restaurants!) Think we’v found our new favourite place for Italian food! Cant wait to go back and try a bit more of the menu! I’d say it’s quite reasonably priced too so I would definitely recommend giving it a go!

Had a brilliant meal and excellent atmosphere. Just whats been needed in stakeford. Nicco and silvano and staff make everyone welcome .very friendly and helpfull. Definately going back.

An excellent restaurant in stakeford. Very friendly staff and great food. I would definately book before going as it can get very busy. Definately going bacj