Rose and Crown in Wiltshire

I went here on a Saturday evening for dinner, it was a very quiet little pub but when my friend called in advanced they told us that we were not able to reserve tables although when we went into the pub there were tables that were reserved. They had also told us we weren’t able to bring dogs but we saw people outside with a dog as well as someone bringing their dog inside. This was a bit strange. Although the pizza here was very nice and I think it was reasonably priced although it was quite a thin pizza. Other than that I think this pub is a nice place if you want to go somewhere quiet and peaceful for dinner or drinks.

If you love Pizza then you won't be disappointed but that's all there is. No sides, garlic bread, salad etc. We went on a Saturday Night and there was one poor lad serving whilst the owner sat in the other closed off bar smoking a cigar. The queue was mad and once our order was taken it was at least a 25 min wait. The owner has no regard to customer service and unfortunately this is the only eatery in the village so no competition! Oh and it's only open Friday & Saturday. I gave it 2 stars as the pizzas were excellent.

What a beautiful place to find in the heart of Wiltshire. The food is authentically Italian along with the owner. The wine selection beats any top end London restaurant. Well worth the visit

During our holidays and after visiting Stonehenge we were cruising the country. Hungry! And by accident we ended up here. What a surprise it was! Excellent food (we ate no pizza) and wines! Very pleasant people.

We love this wonderful restaurant for Ricardo and the magnificent dishes that make up a memorable meal here. We love the fact that we don’t have to choose from a menu, instead just enjoy wonderful wines and course after course from the kitchen. Tonight was 10 dishes over three hours and time to talk, enjoy the garden, take in the atmosphere. No rush. Wonderful!

This Italian restaurant is in a charming setting. We sat outside to enjoy the evening summer weather. Very friendly and welcoming service. The pizzas were excellent. Our group of four each had a different order and each was traditionally prepared and are highly recommended.

Staff were very friendly and polite, the food came out quickly and was absolutely delicious, the whole family enjoyed. We sat out the front and enjoyed the sunshine but there is also a lovely garden and seating inside. Dogs are also welcome. Thank you to everyone at rose and crown for a lovely experience.

The food was probably a higher score than 3, but I’m rating the whole experience. We did not realise that this restaurant only provided a set menu , which was neither on display or priced! We were seated and the chef proceeded to run through the menu which was basically fish, fish and more fish with pork as the main attraction. None of our party was particularly keen on fish, but as he said “ if you don’t like , I’ll cook something else,”( as long as it’s fish!🤦🏻‍♀️)He did ask us if we liked pizza and we all enthusiastically said yes we love it , as previous reviews had raved about the authentic pizza, but unfortunately a pizza never appeared at our table , although it was served at the bar!! My daughter and I were offered wine , we expected a glass each but a bottle was slammed down on the table, it was lovely as was the majority of the food , but the experience left me feeling that I’d walked into an Italians house and was gently bullied into eating whatever he was having for dinner! I feel that the conditions of dining here should be loud and clear that you have no choice. Although he states no set menu , other customers were offered exactly the same food and as I now look at reviews it’s been the same for years! It’s like playing Russian roulette with your debit card!!

No menu to look at so no prices so your just now in his world what are you going to get and what is the price because no prices to be seen anywhere would you like a glass of wine again no price you say yes to a glass so he leaves the bottle so it’s not a glass you are getting a bottle but you haven’t got any prices yet again but now your in it beware the best is yet to come when you asked for the bill £80 a head £30 for that glass of wine that because the you get the bottle Food was ok pasta dish like a thick Stodge No way on this planet is that Worth the money so BEWHERE

Excellent Pizzas We are lucky to live within walking distance of Al Boocan do vino (Tilshead) and popped down to order 2 pizzas this evening. We ordered a Margherita and a Funghi and 5 minutes later they were done. A quick walk home and we were sat eating the best Italian pizza we have ever had. Absolutely delicious, delizioso! The Funghi pizza was loaded with a variety of mushrooms and both were packed with mozzarella. At £12-£14 each, they were excellent value for money too.

Didn't expect the pub to do pizzas so was a surprise and they were brilliant. Not sure of any other pizza restaurants around here but would highly recommend! The beer was Doom Bar which was also nice!

We’re lucky enough to know Riccardo and the superb Al Boccon Venetian Wedding Feast concept from its origins at Richmond, and it delights me to be able to confirm it has travelled very well out to Wiltshire. All the elements are there - a panoply of at least a dozen beautifully conceived and prepared courses of simple Italian cuisine, introduced and served with his inimitable panache by the Propietor. From peppers to truffled pasta to aubergines to langoustines to scallops, building cleverly to the masterpiece of roast suckling pig, served juicily with its unique thin crackling and potatoes. My choice of dessert was the proper, homemade Tiramisu, served in a glass jar. From previous experience we took our host’s recommendations for the various complementary wines to enjoy as the courses unfolded - each one introduced with a knowledgeable flourish, then Riccardo slammed the Grappa glasses on the table and we knew we’d made it to the finishing line! It’s crazy, but trust me - it works. The grub is exemplary and the experience itself is beyond theatre - it’s almost like a Magic Show!

Like this was just amazing, divine, delicious, entertaining, shoot-the-lights-out stop the bus I wanna get on board, incredible.. I was won over when the food arrived but blown over when we were asked did we want some more of the most delicious wafer-thin Parma ham, sweet as can be melon and freshly chargrilled antipasto. I think I then hit food-heaven, died & was reborn as an Italian! Unforgettable is what this was..would I come again?, chained to wild horses & dragged backward couldn't stop me.. You bet you should visit!..

We were looking for somewhere for lunch on our journey home and came across this pub. They said they did pizzas at lunch and amazingly said they did gluten free ones too. I was SO happy. I've got coeliac disease so don't often get a pizza. When it came, it was huge and absolutely delicious..possibly the best GF one I've ever had. The 'normal' pizzas were just as lovely ( according to my husband and children), so I would highly recommend! 10/10!!

Amazing pizzas. We popped in for lunch and probably had the best pizzas we've ever tasted. So fresh and really tasty. The staff were very friendly and engaging. All topped off with a beautiful garden and covered outdoor eating area. Well worth a visit.

4th visit to this place never disappointed, food and service always good, looking forward to going again

Me encantó este sitio! Paramos en este restaurante durante un viaje de coche al pasar de camino y tener el...

Went for dinner in aug 2019. We had our dog with us so we were asked to eat outside. The chef made us feel extremely welcome and after talking to us for a while, said he would make us an amazing pasta carbonara. And it...

Due to the COVID only takeaway available. So we had takeaway pizza and I must say they were very nice, just walk in to order, 5 mins later pizza 🍕 brilliant, they also do takeaway pasta, there open from 17.30 at the moment, we shall...

Fantastico ristorante, in bellissima location. Ottimo servizio e ottimo cibo. Proprietario cordiale, affabile, disponile ed educato.

We only booked here as it was a convenient place to meet. What a lovely surprise! We were given a warm welcome and decided to share a pizza. I have to say it was the BEST pizza I have ever tasted. Top marks to this...

For my husband, it was his first meal out as he is shielding. Originally, we were going to eat with friends in one of the lodges in the garden, but the owner decided it would be too cold, so they locked the entrance to the...

Booked for my husbands birthday and from start to finish it was a great experience. The atmosphere was great, food excellent and the staff provided comedy and professionalism in abundance! Would definitely recommend to all those who enjoy and appreciate good food.

This was our 7th visit and yet again we were not disappointed. The food was excellent as always as was the service and ambience. My husband particularly enjoyed the Tomahawk steak

We’re on holiday and found a very friendly welcome, and an unexpected treasure of an Italian Restaurant. Our lunch was delicious fresh pasta Bolognaise, but my son’s pizza, Margarita with Parma Ham was the star! We would definitely recommend and if back in this area...

Started off really well. Fabulous selection of grilled veggies for the first course for the vegans and vegetarian with sliced meats for the non veg people but from then despite saying I would be catered for as vegan it was very boring and didn’t live...

An incredible pub/Italian from start to finish. Out of this world food, cooked with love and passion; fantastic bar staff with a special mention to Sharon and Louise; beautifully decorated and relaxing yet luxurious outdoor area. It's an absolute blessing to have such a venue...

Another wonderful meal here, our first since lockdown. It was great see the restaurant full (no no-showers here) and the garden and pub filled with happy customers. The restaurant is small (6/7 tables) with good distancing between tables. The garden is beautifully laid out with...

We visited on a Saturday night and, having read the reviews, had high hopes and expectations for the quality of the food in-store. We were not to be disappointed. It was the most superb evening, each course exquisite and the wine recommended to accompany picked...

What a beautiful place we had a lovely meal there ! This is a well run pub restaurant with real Italian cooking 🍳

A wonderful find who are coping well with the Covid restrictions. There is no menu but a delicious ‘tasting’ menu. Staring with the traditional melon ham etc then prawns, scallops and then fabulous ravioli. Concluding with superb on the bone Beef loin carves at the table. Suckling pig is an alternative option.We had no room for desert. This place is not cheap and although expensive is worth it.

We stopped here after a day out and had wonderful Italian food in a lovely setting. Highly recommended.

First class authentic Italian food in the most beautiful setting. Delicious seafood, pasta and meat dishes, together with a great wine cellar. We had a wonderful lunch which was well worth the drive from London. A delicious day out in the country.

This was our 5/6th visit and it was as good as previous if not better. Could not fault anything. After 3-4 months of lockdown it was great to be able to enjoy Riccardo’s hospitality once again.

We feel so lucky to have such an upmarket restaurant in this small village. It is really special. The new owners completely refurbished the pub and it is now two establishments: a stylish restaurant and a pub serving genuine Italian pizzas and pasta.There is no menu as such - it depends on what fresh ingredients they have, your likes and dislikes and capacity to eat. On the last occasion, they had just received a fresh delivery of fish - our favourite. A typical meal will consist of several small courses, until you say 'Grazie - enough'. The Appetizer may be cured meats with grilled vegetables and bread. This is usually followed by pasta, or in in our case scallops, which were divine. Then we had shrimp pasta and lobster. All delicious. Some our our friends had dessert, home-made Sicilian lemon ice cream, tiramisu or berries - all really good. A little boy on a nearby table insisted it was the best ice cream he had ever tasted.They are happy to adjust their menu for vegans and vegetarians and to serve pizzas to children in the main restaurant. The red house wine is exceptionally good. They do a standard Sunday lunch with suckling pig and vegetables which is very popular, but you do need to book.The typical Italian hospitality makes it a joyful evening out with wonderful food.We visited the evening before lockdown. As the restaurant had to close we were given doggie bags to take home - each couple a suckling pork joint with vegetables which lasted us two days. Amazing.

Shortly after it's opening I visited this pub with a few friends and I found the quality of food to be superb albeit a touch heavy on the pocket, however, this has now been remedied and one can now order for £10 an utterly delicious plate of food and the pizzas are definitely the best I have ever tasted. The loos are fantastic, even down to there being a bidet in the ladies! All in all I cannot recommend Al Boccon di Vino country highly enough and I will definitely be visiting as soon as pubs and restaurants are opened once more.

Truly unusual restaurant, brings Italy to middle England with a touch of the best beer from Germany delicious produce from all over including freshly cut St Danielle ham and gourmet standard home-made pasta and amazing sources. We have been visiting the owners restaurant for many years as he has a sister restaurant in Richmond and it is always fully booked for weeks in advanceWe can highly recommend „The rose and crown “

We have visited this restaurant several times, in groups and as a couple, for birthdays and even just for a Sunday lunch, and every time we have been its just perfectly brilliant.Our first visit was as a family and it was quite bewildering and a little daunting, not being presented with a menu or prices, but we went with the flow and thoroughly enjoyed it.The food is first class - dare I say the best I have ever tasted and the wine is perfect (the house wine is better than most more expensive wines in other restaurants).I would recommend this place to anyone, on the proviso that they know they are prepared to eat whatever is placed in front of them and that they are not going to be worrying about the cost of whatever they may be eating or drinking.Riccardo and his team make you feel very welcome and really put themselves out to make sure you enjoy everything, if there are any foods you do not like or are unable to eat, simply let Riccardo know and he will adjust the menu accordingly.Note that English is spoken by Riccardo and some of the team, but even when English is spoken the accents are very strong and there will be communication issues, but we think this is part of the charm of Al Boccon.We adore this place, yes we understand it will not be for everybody, but we will return as often as we can knowing this really is something special.

I chose to take my wife here for Valentine’s Day I had already read previous reviews so I knew there was no menu to choose fromOn arrival we was met with a friendly attitude and had a choice of tablesWe was unsure of exactly what dishes we would get we was asked if we like fish but we said no for starters we were given Parma ham which was absolutely delicious followed by tagliatelle Bolognese which is one of the best I have ever tasted then we had a further course presented to us of ravioli which again was deliciousThen came the confusing part we thought that was it so with a language problem we was asked if we wanted deserts so we said yes and had deserts we then realised all of the dishes had not been presented so I opted to have a further course of ravioli then a extremely delicious prawn dish came out followed by the speciality of a suckling pig all of these meals were absolutely faultless the service was exceptional with a lot of humour which we enjoyed some people may be put off by that but each to their ownI would say this is one of the best restaurants I have ever visited with exceptional food we also had a bottle of wine, a Pepsi and Our bill was £80For the amount of courses we had this was excellent value for money we would definitely visit again we ended up sitting with a few other couples towards the end of the night which just made the night complete and made new friendsAs the previous reviews have said just arrive sit back and enjoy you will not be disappointed

Amazing and authentic Italian food in the middle of Wiltshire! Great food, great drink, great atmosphere.

Authentic Italian cooking in this small beautifully renovated gastro pub restaurant. There is no fixed menu but the selection available has good variety. and ingredients are high quality and fresh. Home made pasta, roast suckling pig and panna cotta were exceptional. The presentation is elegant. Excellent wine. Charming hosts.

No priced-up menu, food is good, and we don’t mind paying for good food, but be prepared for the bill, London prices out in the sticks.

Have now eaten there many times, last time for a party of 20. Every time the food is excellent. No, there is not a menu, and the food is simple, but it is really authentic. I cook a lot at home and whilst all the dishes are ones I could cook for myself, they wouldn't taste like this.Because there is a lot of character the experience is eccentric. If you're looking for something bland with a menu the size of a phone book, probably not the place for you.

Al Boccon di Vino Country is in a small village called Tilshead on Salisbury Plain. Not the sort of area to find such a stunning restaurant in the former village pub, The Rose and Crown. To eat an Italian meal as good as this you would have to travel to London (90 miles) or Bath (32 miles). From the moment you enter the restaurant you are treated as special, almost as family and are transported to Italy. The food is all freshly prepared and arrives when you want it to and in the amounts you want. The staff are really attentive and great fun. The wine is exceptional. Will we go back? OF COURSE!! We are already booked for next month. If in doubt give it a try and I think you will also be saying Wow! Wow! Wow! and Wow! again.

My friends booked this restaurant for a Friday night meal as a pre-Christmas treat.

After reading the many excellent reviews this restaurant has received since it's transformation from a rather dowdy country pub we decided to take the plunge and dine here. Reflecting on the experience I can honestly say that we have never been so disappointed or appalled by a restaurant and we eat out and travel a lot!

Exquisite food, in delightful surroundings, with a large dash of Italy. Wow, what an experience. My husband and I went yesterday for Sunday lunch. As others have said, no menu, but you just need to go with the flow, sit back, relax and enjoy. This is an afternoon out as well as a meal. Ricardo and the rest of the staff were charming. Food just kept on appearing, it was all exceptional. From the Parma ham to the tiramisu, We could not fault anything. The suckling pig melted in your mouth, with lots of crackling. Not cheap, our meal was £100 but that included wine at £30. It was definitely worth every penny though. Gracie mille.

This was an amazing meal. No menu. They bring our one speciality after another. U stop them when full up. But you can’t because you can’t bear the thought of missing out on the next incredible course. The most amazing meal - passionate chefs delivering awesome food. The robe selected for us was awesome. Good value for money but not cheap. Worth every penny. How can they do such amazing meal with such professional service in a village? Wow!

Best food in Wiltshire. Exquisite Sicilian-Italian cuisine, world class service from charismatic owners. Must visit.

Please don't be put off by the medley of unappealing signage; Al Boccon di Vino delivers an evening in Italy without the flight. Authentic Venetian cuisine with the most delicious and high quality ingredients. A unique experience - trust the management to choose for you within your parameters - and one to be highly recommended. A great asset for the area!

Absolutely delicious food. Ricardo and his team are delightful. The mark of a wonderful meal is going home feeling unbelievably well fed but not over-fed - and that is exactly what you get at al Boccino de Vino in Tilshead. A perfect evening - thank you to all and special mention to Sharon who is an absolute star!

We came in from the rain and so the warm fire was most welcome. We were served quickly, ordering the beef ravioli and pasta bolognese. Both were outstanding, and with loud and vociferous arguing coming from the kitchen we got the full authentic Italian experience

Friendly staff, wonderful food, excellent service and an authentic Italian vibe in the middle of Salisbury plain. This place is brilliant.

Simple ingredients perfectly cooked and well presented, the secret to perfect Italian. This restaurant is just amazing. Every dish was cooked to order, served fresh and was a delight to eat. The absolute star was the roast suckling pig, had I known how good this was I would have eaten less anti-pasti. And Just when you thought there was no room for more we had desserts to die for. Treat yourself and eat here. We will definitely be going back and taking friends.

Flawless booking for same day reservation. The food was just amazing. So exciting to have such a gem locally.

Was very surprised to discover this gem hidden in Tilshead. I have driven past this place twice a day for 4 years without knowing that it has transformed into something quite special at some point (it was just a dirty old pub). First class food.

Having dined at Al Boccon Richmond over the years in what is our favourite restaurant....that is some accolade... we made the effort to detour to Riccardos new venture near Stonehenge in the pretty village, Tilshead. I give it a five star rating based on just eating one lunchtime course of beautiful ravioli and divine tiramisu....and the potential.! A lot of thought and effort has gone into transforming the pub, very atmospheric and to a high standard. We will make a proper trip out here for an overnight feast soon! I hope the locals appreciate what is available on their doorstep.

Visited at lunchtime. Friendly and cheerful staff. Lovely pizza and wine. Place immaculately presented. Brush up your Italian as the bar staff don’t speak English. Very pleasant place with a quirky atmosphere.

So.. if you are happy to go in a Wiltshire pub and speak Italian (we were) go for it! The pizza was delicious, best I have had for ages! Wine a plenty with lots of tasting before we purchased. The only reason for four stars is that we had to speak Italian despite being a very English couple from Berkshire who just so happened to speak Italian

Absolutely amazing meal tonight at the Rose and Crown pub, Al Boccon di Vino Country. Great hospitality, delicious authentic italian food in relaxing comfortable setting

We just went for a quick lunch and we had a real treat. Delicious food served beautifully with genuine friendly service. We will be back again with friends very soon.

A group of 11 of us staying in the nearby campsite and this was the only pub within walking distance. The first night there we were a little put off by the price of drinks and a muddled order from the bartender who didn't seem to have much English.

Newly refurbished pub with Strong Italian influence. Informal feel and very welcoming. Look forward to upgrade to restaurant from the cheerful bar.

Decided to try this out on spur of the moment and were not disappointed. The pizzeria is part of the Rose and crown tilshead, just to one side of the main restaurant. It was quiet when we were there but staff were friendly and served drinks which passed the time while our freshly home made pizza were cooked. Will definitely return

There's a quote on the wall to the effect of 'Arrive as strangers, leave as friends' and that is the attitude Ricardo and his staff take. The 'country' arm of the highly successful Richmond-based El Boccon del Vino, you walk into what could be the lounge bar of the old pub, this is now the bar and 'pizza restaurant'.

Another lovely walk on the plain but walking into the newly refurbished Rose and Crown was like walking into a country restaurant in Italy: very friendly and welcoming staff but no menu or indication of pricing so you really have to 'go with the flow'. We enjoyed the ride and thought that the food was authentic and truly delicious - the best procuittio ever; burrata with grilled red pepper, grilled courgette and aubergine; rocket salad with ceps and parmesan; suckling pig with delicious carrots, garlic green beans and rosemary and garlic saute/roasted new potatoes, All totally delicious - couldn't manage any more and bill, without drinks was £50 for two - good value we thought, in view of the quality of ingredients and cooking. Complementary limoncello added to our enjoyment and we were offfered a 'doggy bag' to take home the pork that we couldn't finish.

A fabulous restaurant is more than just good food. This new restaurant under the guidance of Ricardo creates the atmosphere and delivers the food quality to fill its tables every night. Book now — you have been warned!! My opinion, highly recommended, it’s fabulous!

Really cannot expand on previous reviews - EVERYTHING about the newly refurbished R & C is fabulous. Just go - you'll love it!

Met family here for dinner Saturday evening. What a wonderful transformation this place has had. You literally feel you have stepped into Italy. Authentic, relaxed and superb hosts.

Deliciously authentic Italian fayre with a charming and generous host. Un saluto speciale a Pippo il cane piu’ Bello che c’è. Looking forward to going again!

Looking for a pub to get a late lunch after our visit to Stonehenge. Pulled over at The Rosé and Crown, and more specifically: Il boccone di’vino. We LOVED this no menu Italian restaurant! Excellent prosciutto, superb ravioli with truffle ... buonissimi!

I have never before been to a restaurant that stops service at 8:00pm on a Friday night.

Sit back and let the chefs spoil you with delicious authentic Italian food. Our first time here - apparently it re-opened 4 weeks ago, the restaurant is beautifully decorated and has a pizza oven (my daughter said it is the best she has ever tasted). A real surprise - you could easily forget you are in Wiltshire.

We ate at the Italian Rose & Crown 9/8/19 what a refreshing approach to a lovely meal. We all really enjoyed the table approach. The food came out just perfectly presented and tasted fantastic! Our party all enjoyed the flavours and foods. We’ll be back soon!

Chef's table approach to very high class Italian food with absolutely outstanding food, fantastic atmosphere, and very friendly staff and owners. The best meal of this sort that we have had outside Venice.

Having driven past this pub at least twice a day for the last six months or so, we noticed folk sitting outside on Sunday evening so we pulled over. We used to drink in it before it closed and was sold.