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Enjoyed our dinner at Rostick very much indeed. Booked a pre-Christmas meal within a few days of the end of the November lockdown, so the dining room was nicely arranged to be COVID-secure. Which meant that it was not too full, and probably not as jolly as it might have been during Eastbourne's tourist season. But the staff were nicely engaging and always available, which was welcome. A large, airy dining room added to the sense of occasion. We enjoyed different starters and different mains - and all were very well cooked. My starter - a beef carpaccio on lettuce - was generous and well-seasoned. My main course, a rigatoni amatriciano, was delicious: pasta al dente, plenty of bacon and plenty of garlic and herb. The other main was equally appreciated. The house red wine was a Montepulciano that put to shame the wines sold under that name in British supermarkets. The Rostick obviously knows its wines as much as its cuisine. Excellent all round dining experience.

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Old_Michael . 2020-12-12

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A delightful friendly establishment , just right for these difficult times - Visited at the end of the South Downs Way walk so was quite hungry! Portion sizes were enormous- too much ! We shared a meat antipasto platter which was enough for 4. The mains were also super sized, and I couldn't leave without a tiramasu - bliss.There is deal with the local hoteliers in Eastbourne, where there is a 10% discount -- however the experience was so good we just added it back as a tip.

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395Andy_R . 2020-11-13

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Rostick review Tremendous sense of quality Four of us ate dinner here just before the second lockdown on the recommendation of the hotel where we were staying. We arrived with no special expectations.The owner, Mr Cinalli, welcomed us warmly into a nice, uncomplicated dining room. So first things first. The menu is really good: compact, well balanced and, frankly mouthwatering with a range of fish, shellfish and pasta dishes. One of our party is vegetarian and she was very happy with the selection offered her. When I asked our – attentive – waiter if the squid were fresh or frozen, he said with much pride that nothing on the menu was from frozen. We found that you could really tell this, particularly with the squid, which were tender and full of taste.The wine list, too was brief but well chosen. We took a Gavi di Gavi that was delicious and fairly priced.The first indication that we were in for a special evening came with the starters. We ordered four different ones. “Were we going to be sharing?” We said that we would, and were happily surprised to be offered two slates with the starters specially arranged for us.For mains, the non vegetarians of us had the two Abruzzo specialities on the menu, a soup with monkfish, langoustine, and shellfish, and a pasta in a broth with shellfish. They were both stunning. Generous portions, really fresh and with a terrific control of the herbs and spices. What we like best about eating in Italy is that there, it sometimes happens that you find a small restaurant with a sense of quality so high that you realise that it is practiced for its own sake, not for praise and not for reward, but out of respect for the ideals of cooking for guests. I’m old now and I never expected to find this in the south of England.By the end of the main course we realised we were having a night of real hospitality. We shared a desert, so as to be able to concentrate on the selection of fine Grappas on offer. This kind of restauranting does not happen by accident. It turns out that the owner/chef used to work at the celebrated Harry’s Bar in Venice and New York among other great venues. For all this, prices are fair : the restaurant is not cheap, but quality like this usually comes at a far higher price. When this lockdown is over, Rostick is the place where we intend to go and celebrate, even if it is a two hour drive away.

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Quentar_people . 2020-11-08

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Weekend in Eastbourne for the Marathon, looking for somewhere for the runner to carb up. Excellent choice, good menu, food really good and kind enough to go off menu for one of the mains. Reasonable wine list. Would highly recommend and will return on next visit. Cope will with Covid restrictions and ludicrous 22.00 curfew.

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buglerrobert . 2020-11-01

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We had a wonderful meal here. Staff were friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious, all freshly cooked and presented beautifully. A truly lovely experience to eat here in a warm welcoming atmosphere.

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Gail g . 2020-11-01

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Amazing food. Fantastic service. Best restaurant in town. You will not be disappointed. Highly recommend

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Deb C . 2020-10-31

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Fantastic little Italian restaurant with shellfish, great wine list and family friendly. We had oysters and carpaccio for starter and then the scoglio pasta for main. The service was great. Recommend sitting downstairs in the wine bar which has a better atmosphere (and silent cartoons on a TV to keep kids entertained)

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melissaselwood . 2020-10-24

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A quiet Monday evening brightened by a well presented welcoming restaurant. Dover sole and Monkfish meals were delicious and a genuine recommend.

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loxg2016 . 2020-10-22

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We were away for a long weekend and walking around we decided on the off-chance to try Rostick's for dinner, what a result ! The oysters were beautifully presented and what a pleasant surprise to find mutton skewers on the menu and cooked to perfection too and rounded off with Creme Caramel. We will definitely return to Rostick's next time we're in Eastbourne.

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The_Don2016 . 2020-10-21

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Italian with a difference for sure, the menu always has a number of specials to try and never disappoints. Exceptional seafood and when you combine the wine bar list with the restaurant list it gives you a wide variety of wines to choose from and enjoy. We both love our visits and look forward to watching Lorenzo and the team, as he clearly wants everyone to enjoy the night out and entertains you with his passion for food and wine.

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Boyciec . 2020-10-21

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La comida era excelente, pero el servicio no. Antes incluso de sentarse, el camarero me preguntó si íbamos a comer pescado, ya que podía recomendarme un vino, pero le dije que primero tendríamos que ver el menú.Nos dio el menú de comida y nos hizo la misma pregunta, ¡pero de nuevo ni siquiera lo habíamos mirado! !Todos nos sentimos intimidados para tomar vino, y el camarero no nos dejó solos, vino nuestro entrante pero pedí más pan, el camarero señaló mi comida y dijo. . . . . ya tienes pan (2 rebanadas) Mate un poco de propina si un cliente quiere algo tú dices que sí por supuesto! ! !En medio de la conversación, también nos interrumpieron groseramente, para ser honesto, solo queríamos irnos o simplemente decir ¡déjanos en paz! ! ! !Creo que volveríamos, pero no si el camarero sigue ahí, o trabaja en su profesionalidad.

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47_monkeysgin . 2020-10-17

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Vinimos a Eastbourne para celebrar el cumpleaños de nuestro mejor amigo. El camarero de nuestro hotel nos recomendó este lugar.¿Todo fue absolutamente asombroso ?. ¿Las ostras? de Devon eran fantásticos, así como los mariscos de terracota? para dos. Simplemente delicioso. Por no hablar de los Ravioli della Norma caseros. ¡Guauu! !Lorenzo es un anfitrión encantador. Fue amable, profesional y acogedor.Grande Lorenzo ??

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P3225CGdianac . 2020-10-04

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¡Las ostras de Devon estaban realmente deliciosas y las vieiras eran sorprendentemente grandes y carnosas! Lo recomendaría fácilmente para empezar. Tenía los rosticks de cordero para probar también, eran agradables y atrevidos.El lenguado de Dover fue muy recomendable y el camarero Carlos fue un punto culminante al recomendar el plato e incluso maridar una copa de vino adecuada para cada persona dependiendo de cuál fuera su pedido. Muy impresionado, buen vendedor y carismático. Lorenzo, el propietario, incluso trajo el vino de la planta baja, donde estaba su bodega, lo cual era agradable.El bistec de ternera era absolutamente sabroso, rico y bien condimentado. ¡Un plato único dado lo poco común que es este corte de carne en londres!También recomendaría encarecidamente los postres caseros, como el tiramisú y la panna cotta. El tiramisú está hecho correctamente con queso marscapone y no solo con crema. Definitivamente un restaurante taliano que vale la pena comer.

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Lilacore . 2020-10-04

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Lorenzo's surf and turf is the best, lovely restaurant upstairs and great service thank you! (Oh & Tiramasu choc dessert heavenly...)

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CarshipUK . 2020-10-03

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Cuatro de nosotros fuimos a la celebración del aniversario de bodas de oro de los padres de mi esposa. De principio a fin fue increíble. Nada era demasiado problema. El personal era muy amable y se reía con nosotros. ¡La comida estuvo increíble! Comí pasta casera. Todos los demás tenían Dover Sole. El vino Valpolicella era suave como la seda. Todos dijimos que si vivíamos por aquí sería nuestro lugar al que ir. Gracias a todo el personal, ¡hicieron que nuestra noche fuera muy especial!

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173grantp . 2020-09-29

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La primera vez en Eastbourne y mi pareja reservamos aquí. Leer críticas mixtas sin embargo no me decepcionó.Para mí, los entrantes fueron la mejor sopa de puerros y papas que he probado en un restaurante y mi amor comió los calamares, la presentación fue encantadora y también sabía muy bien.Para platos principales elegí un segundo entrante de mejillones y mi amor tenía cordero con salsa de chile y un lado de pan de ajo. Se le advirtió que la salsa estaba caliente y ¡vaya si se enteró! !Mi único inconveniente fue que el servicio se sintió un poco apresurado, ya que en nuestros platos estaban mientras todavía estábamos comiendo el pan de ajo y nos presentaron los menús de postre nuevamente mientras terminamos el pan de ajo. No era ni tarde ni cerca de la hora de cierre de las 10 de la noche, por lo que podría haber sido un poco menos apresurado.En general, una comida encantadora con un personal encantador, excelentes toques en el baño de mujeres con productos sanitarios y aseo personal.Definitivamente lo recomendaría y comería aquí de nuevo si regreso a Eastbourne

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Dionne-Louise1 . 2020-09-28

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My partner and I arrived at the restaurant without a booking looking for a table for 2. We were offered a seat outside as were told the inside was fully booked and so happily accepted. As we sat down and looked at the menu, another couple turned up and announced they didn't have a booking. They were welcomed inside and given a table. Perhaps a dress code thing? Avoid unless you've spent a day on the beach in your dress shirt and chinos, I guess!

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H5185ODcp . 2020-09-24

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Ate here during a quick break in Eastbourne, lovely little place and quite busy for a Monday night which is always a good sign. Food was great and staff were very attentive and friendly. Would highly recommend

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pritci23 . 2020-09-23

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Outstanding food!! We came so many times the food and service were so good! Staff were amazing looked after us so well! Would highly recommend. From the Fakih family

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alexfM5006DU . 2020-09-22

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Went to Rosnick restaurant after reading the reviews on Trip advisor and also visited restaurant in the day to book. When we got there we were greeted by two nice gentleman waiters (owners). When showed to our table and the menus given which was explained in perfect detail, but after 10 minutes of looking and talking/relaxing to my husband we were told they are shutting at 22.00 pm and this was only 20.00 pm, felt very rushed. My Husband ordered calamri with one shelled prawn which was raw inside, we mentioned this and was greeted back with 3 deep fried prawns with the instenies still in the prawns not removed ?? no apology !! He ordered Mutton skewers, these are not anything like the picture, they are more like tiny lardons on a wooden skewer. They forgot to bring out the chips and salad (never got the salad) I was advised all was cooked freshly and to order, but when i asked if i could have the muscles without tomatoes they were quite affended but did say they would accomodate me to have white wine/garlic and onions. The muscles looked like they were in dish water and tasted like it. Was not impressed by any of this and the only reason i did not complain it was my birthday and did not want to ruin the evening. When the hefty bill came, and we did not complain , everyone else got a free shot by the owner after there meal when asked for the bill, we did not, we were offered nothing ! not even an appolgy for the uncooked prawn which could of made my husband very ill. After i wish i did walk out but there was no where else really to go as we dont live in Eastbourne ! there was a chinese next door but my husband cant eat this sadly. Very clean establishement except for the awful carpet in front of the toilets on top of stairs looks like never been changed since the 40.s. The ladies toilets were very clean and was impressed by the toiletries on offer for customers but if not washing hands then hygiene problem there. Waiting staff did not wear masks when serving the meals, no socail distancing measures, mobile no was taken but for the booking not for covid issues. This is a place we will not be returning to or recomending. The only good thing i can say was the lovely waitress with red hair who was charming and polite.

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121wrighty . 2020-09-22

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So, I'm no restaurant or food critic but Rostick is my go to place when I'm in Eastbourne. The service is excellent and the food is quite frankly amazing. Lorenzo and his team deliver a top A* experience. Highly recommended

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isabellal142 . 2020-09-20

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Charming waitress, but the male staff, including Lorenzo the owner, were quite offhand and had zero idea about social distancing. Tasteless soup but otherwise the food was okay, but took a long time coming. We wouldn’t rush back.

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D4015ULedwarde . 2020-09-20

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We had a great welcome and some delicious fresh food but I was disappointed to see that social distancing was not in evidence either with customers or staff. They need to step up to the mark on this.

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IvyP . 2020-09-20

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Would highly recommend this restaurant, the food was amazing, the owners were really friendly and welcoming. The facilities were also spotless.

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karenbU7873HI . 2020-09-18

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We came across this little gem of a restaurant!! It looked relaxed, bright & welcoming....the menu looked extremely tempting too, so we thought we would give it a try! The proprietor welcomed us at the door and although we had not booked he was happy to accommodate us at a lovely window table.The service from the staff was superb. As for the menu, we were completely spoilt for choice, we opted to go for a sharing dish of Lobster & Seafood spaghetti. We were not disappointed, It was truly FABULOUS!! Not only did it look and smell amazing, it tasted absolutely sublime. Dessert was yummy too and Lorenzo's warm & friendly personality made our lunch one that we thoroughly enjoyed. We will certainly be returning sooner rather than later and look forward to trying the Chateaubriand on our next visit.....Thanks Lorenzo & team!

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StarOfExcellence . 2020-09-16

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The food was amazing, what more can I say. Especially the home made pasta dishes which were delicious but very filling, we didn't have room for deserts. The owner is a welcoming character and very funny. Be in no doubt, we will be back.

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danielfT9850XC . 2020-09-14

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Booked for dinner whilst staying in area, based on the reviews. Not disappointed.Lovely atmosphere, staff very friendly and welcoming.We had scallops and mussels to start, then my husband had the veal t bone which was huge and I had the special seafood spaghetti, finished off with the homemade tiramisu.All fantastic.

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LisaB862 . 2020-09-13

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Forget every other restaurant in Eastbourne... just book Rostick and sail away to heaven.The starters were mouthwatering.. I had Lorenzo's Tre Color salad and my wife, Nickie, had the scallops. Truly Outstanding! Nickie followed it up with the Sea Bass which melted in the mouth while I had a fillet steak the likes of which makes people of my generation feel like we were kids watching Star Wars for the first time. The wine was recommended, not on the price but for what it would add to the taste of the meal and did not disappoint. When you taste food that almost makes you drop your cutlery in ecstasy you know this is a secret to be shared. Rostick is a foodie oasis in a fish and chip world.

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Conor C . 2020-09-11

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Not much I can add that has not been said before so, Food Excellent Atmosphere Excellent Service Excellent Cleanliness Excellent Given the current situation Lorenzo and Nelly have worked hard to make sure everyone has a good experience. Will return soon.

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Mike H . 2020-09-11

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Been here a number of times and it never fails. Both the restaurant and the wine bar below are a great find. Fantastic food with great wine. The staff are very friendly and make the whole experience a night to remember. Thanks Lorenzo and Nelly, keep up the great work, we will be back.

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BobH2112 . 2020-09-07

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Went to this resturant for Sunday evening dinner for an Italian resturant they have a good selection of sea food choices on the menu which I was really pleased with the pasta was home made which does make a difference I cant speak highly enough of this resturant well worth a visit

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outlaw1330 . 2020-09-05

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.. excellent food especially the Calamari, actually good value but wine is overpriced (cheapest pinot is £28...) & you need it waiting for it! Booked upstairs but only locals get that honour so you get to go downstairs in the wine bar-great however- but tattooed wonderwoman is overworked then hence the long wait!

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CarshipUK . 2020-08-31

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A very good Italian restaurant - we had their special seafood spaghetti and that was very nice indeed highly recommended. The calamari and scallops for starters were delicious. All locally sourced too. would defo be going back there.

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don151973 . 2020-08-31

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They book you in upstairs then give your table to local favourites...then suggest you go downstairs, no worries wine bar down below is great atmosphere run by wonderful tattooed manageress saving his business...then wait for food for an hour by which you have bought two bottles of delightful pricey pinot, however the charming owner cook will then apologise to holiday makers for any delay he knew already! Great food but pricey as you will be on hols & forgive.

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CarshipUK . 2020-08-30

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Great restaurant and very good quality food, 100% recommend but the service was slow overall.. but doesn’t affect the quality of food

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A8633FTbenr . 2020-08-28

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We had booked a table well in advance, we are glad we did. The staff were friendly and attentive, for a starter we shared the scallop special, which was excellent. Our mains were the aforementioned lobster ravioli, and the spaghetti allo scoglio. The latter arrived at the table still bubbling fresh off the hob. The ravioli was beautifully presented and absolutely stuffed with lobster and ricotta. Which on first taste, is where the title if this review arose. We will certainly be coming back to Rostick, and do not hesitate to recommend it. : D

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DJtravell . 2020-08-26

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Small restaurant so book in advance, especially in COVID times.The owner Lorenzo is quite the character, funny and immediately likeable.Had oysters to start which I wouldn't normally in August but was assured (correctly) that they weren't milky. Also ordered Dover sole - amongst the best I've ever eaten, veal T-bone and octopus, all done to perfection with generously sized portions.If we're ever in Eastborne again we'll definitely be dining here.

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ksl73 . 2020-08-25

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Had a lovely meal here whilst in Eastbourne for a few days. Lobster ravioli in particular was delicious and the staff were all very friendly. Only slight downside is we were seated very close to a neighbouring table, which we did not mind but the couple next to us seemed a bit concerned about. Overall a delicious meal and would recommend.

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Phillippa_11 . 2020-08-23

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One of the best Italian restaurants I’ve eaten in. The homemade pasta is delicious. We couldn’t criticise any of our dishes truly delicious. The best baked lasagna I’ve had in the UK. It’s very busy which says it all make sure you book.

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sugarrose . 2020-08-23

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Had a lovely evening the lasagne was amazing, the service was great especially Nelly a lovely lady we went to wine bar downstairs after which was lovely too, decorated lovely and had a nice chat with Nelly will return when back in the area.

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martina77777777 . 2020-08-23

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What a great find as my wife and I walked the streets of Eastbourne. This authentic Italian provided great food and service with a great atmosphere. Had the chateaubriand which was truly wonderful. Great bar in the basement ( Nellys ) too. Well worth a visit

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philipn968 . 2020-08-22

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don't normally eat this end of town however having seen how lovely it looked from the outside walking passed we decided to book a table. Lovely setting and a fab bar downstairs for a pre and post dinner drink. It's not cheap but I prefer up market dining. So the thing to Know. Family run restaurant with that lovely Italian feel about the place. The waiters were charming knowledgeable and passionate. Wines were amazing the ingredients was so fresh and excellent quality. The menu was diverse. I had the aubergine in gorgonzola cheese and cream. It blew me away. Off the chart. Just the perfect amount of cheese and cream. Arguably the best starter I have ever had. Perfect amount of time between starter and main. We shared a seabass with new potatoes garlic and salad. The potatoes and garlic were part baked in the oven with the seabass soaking up the juices. Omg they were like a sponge. The fish was so tender and moist. It all went together so well. By this point I was full but could not help having the home made tiramisu. Again on a whole new level. We will be back again and again. Who knew Eastbourne had such a wonderful restaurant that beats all of the upmarket London restaurants I have tried before. Well done and so worth every penny

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Simon71eastboune . 2020-08-22

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We ate twice in this lovley restaurant while on our 4 day trip. On both occasions we were treated to fresh produce and we thoroughly enjoyed it along with the atmosphere, ambience and friendly staff. I have to say they were fully compliant to the covid regulations and all members of our party felt safe.I would strongly suggest everyone visit this restaurant.

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U7541FUcolleenh . 2020-08-21

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Nice restaurant, friendly and attentive staff with a good range of traditional Italian home cooked food. Unfortunately, this was all spoilt because the lack of social distancing and Covid safety procedures. There was no social distancing between tables, staff did not wear face coverings or keep their distance, brushing past diners's tables. A very poor attention to safety measures!Great pity as it spoiled our experience of what otherwise could have been a good experience, letting down its high quality of food.

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Ambassador90853 . 2020-08-20

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Relaxed, informal little restaurant with great food and wine. Really hard to choose, so we had the sharing antipasto and the fried calamari to start. Then the Spaghetti allo Scoglio, Pork Belly and Veal T -Bone. They were all delicious, and very generous helpings, so my mum's leftovers were wrapped up for her to take home. Would definitely visit again when we are next in Eastbourne.

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Angela G . 2020-08-19

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First night of our 3 night stay in Eastbourne and we took a stroll to find somewhere for dinner, lots of people seem to be waiting outside of most restaurants along this strip to be able to get a table somewhere for dinner, we walked up and down and decided on rosticks as the ambience outside seemed relaxed, so glad we did, they didn’t have any tables available in the upstairs restaurant but the owner explained we could sit downstairs which was now part of the restaurant they have taken over called nellys after his wife, first thought was it was going to be hot and stuffy but nope was airey and very relaxed, my fiancé decided to try the monkfish dish as he’s a seafood lover and I had the home made pasta with sausage and broccoli and both dishes were delicious! The staff were attentive without feeling rushed and the explication of the dishes by the owner about the monkfish was excellent, absolutely loved the whole evening and can’t wait to return once back in Eastbourne again... Thankyou rosticks for a wonderful first night of our stay

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lawleed . 2020-08-18

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Fantastic food and atmosphere, we loved the place & people. Wine bar below wonderful too There fish dishes is 2nd to none and I loved the chicken with mushroom dish I had for a change

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Jacqui H . 2020-08-16

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Delicious home made pasta, extremely friendly and accommodating staff who made space for us to have an amazing meal

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alexandracH3627WP . 2020-08-16

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Locale autentico italiano di origine abruzzese. Uno show man americano nel nome di Lorenzo, chef che inventa e porta l'Italia a Eastbourne.. Da tornare assolutamente e provare nuovi piatti.. Pesce fresco e cucinato favolosamente.. Una gran bella serata che mi ha fatto sentire ancora più fiero di essere italiano grazie a Lorenzo e la moglie. Congratulations

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Francesco8741 . 2020-08-16

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Lovely restaurant, clean, great service, delicious food and big portions. My fiancé and I was looking for a seafood restaurant and came across this lovely place. We both had fish dishes, my fiancé had a sea bass fillets and I had a whole sea bream on bone. If you don’t like to deal with fish bones the waiter can help remove them. He offered when served the dish. For dessert I would recommend pistachio ice cream was really good. We would definitely come back again when we next visit Eastbourne.

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935emmyt . 2020-08-15

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This Restaurant is a little gem in Eastbourne, delicious and fresh food and lovely staff. The astice in terracotta was the most tasty dish we had in England. The owner is a proper italian storyteller and his partner creat a lovely environment to enjoy a good dinnerIt's the little things that make all the difference...in the bathroom you can find everything you need.

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thesallytally . 2020-08-15

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The owner of this restaurant and his wonderful staff, rightly deserve the great reviews on here. My first visit, my partner’s fourth. I can honestly say that I have never tasted a lasagne this good (a family recipe). My partner wanted to have the Monk Fish stew again, as it was so amazing every time previously. He was told as it was made from scratch, there would be a wait of half an hour, he said “no problem, it’s worth waiting for”! An unusual thing that completely surprised me was that in the ladies, we were totally catered for, if caught short, I’ve never seen this in any another restaurant, so 5* for this alone. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this bloody fantastic restaurant.

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NicNac44 . 2020-08-14

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We spent weekend in Eastbourne and find this fantastic restaurant.Lorenzo accommodated table for 2 despite very busy bookings and prepared grilled octopus which was absolutely fantastic.

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A2417MAevas . 2020-08-09

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We highly recommend this restaurant. Food was delicious, staff very friendly and its doggy friendly. We had a really good time there. Thank you.

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IndraLamps . 2020-08-09

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Amazing food very fresh and perfectly cooked. Felt like Italy or Spain seaside not UK. Very impressed of how well you can eat here, I mean luxury restaurant grade. Beware to book in advance as it is always full. Even locals prefer it.

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39alinad . 2020-08-08

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Me and my boyfriend visited the restaurant during our stay in Eastbourne. Food was delicious, fresh. Great service, friendly owner and staff. Highly recommended.

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martalondon3 . 2020-08-03

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We made a reservation for a Saturday night and we were so glad that we reserved a table as it gets very busy here. We ordered the scallops and mussels (Pepata di Cozze) for starters which were both delicious. For our mains we ordered the lobster ravioli and Scialatielli alla PescatoraI (linguine and seafood) and the food was amazing with such fresh ingredients. The menu has lots of variety and we were happy as there were lots of seafood choices. We would definitely recommend this place.

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Biffro . 2020-08-02

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Booked into Rostick having seen it shortlisted on trip advisor - have to say the quality of food and service exceeded our expectations. Lorenzo was the perfect host and made us feel very welcome and appreciated even though he was very busy. The seafood on the menu was stunning and I have to say very reasonably priced - eaten at many restaurants and this when considering cost paid and quality of food would be in my top 5 in the U.K. We live 100+ miles from this restaurant but will definitely be returning at some point in the future

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FrequentFlier688582 . 2020-07-29

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We were in Eastbourne for a couple of days as a family so were looking for somewhere to eat in the evening . We liked the look of the menu at Rostick so booked a table . We checked the reviews on trip advisory and thought we’d made a good choice. What we made was an excellent choice. The food was fantastic , portions were very generous and the quality of the seafood was first class . It was a Tuesday and the restaurant was full , the staff were very busy , but they were very attentive and looked after us perfectly. Lorenzo was a perfect host (even though he was rushed off his feet) . Do yourselves a favour , book a table at Rostick , you won’t be disappointed. The food is all cooked to order , so just relax , enjoy yourselves and enjoy some really good food .

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RogerSteels . 2020-07-28

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We had our first post lockdown meal back at Rostick and it was as excellent as ever. Lorenzo took the time to show us around the new basement oyster / wine bar which looks like a great addition. The food was as fresh and delicious as ever with friendly staff at a reasonable price. The personalised touch from Lorenzo is always welcome and is what really separates this place from others in the town. To think anyone would give chain Italian restaurants custom when this authentic gem is here? One of our favourite restaurants. Thanks for another lovely meal.

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Chris P . 2020-07-28

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The food here was very good and good value for money but the restaurant was very busy and we could not see that any tables had been moved or taken away to accommodate social distancing. We were sitting next to a table of six one side and another table of two on the other and probably not even a meter between us so no social distancing at all. There was also no hand sanitiser at the entrance that we could see. We had booked our table the week before which was probably advisable being so busy. Would we visit again, based on the food yes, based on the social distancing no.

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Kati N . 2020-07-28

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Such a great restaurant, if you are in Eastbourne this should be your first choice for authentic Italian food with fantastic service.

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theblackjohn . 2020-07-25

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I'm very thankful that during our evening walk, my partner and I decided to stop at this restaurant for a quick glass of wine. It was the best decision of the day! We had an amazing aperitivo - spritz was on point and the sicilian wine was delicious. We the ordered the antipasto misto, with all sort of Italian meat (like fresh and amazing mortadella!!!) and cheese. We were already so full, because one plate is definitely enough for two, but the smell of roasted arrosticini was too tempting. We shared 12 of the tasties arrosticini ever with an home made spicy hot sauce. The owner was so kind and funny, no idea what the bad reviews in here are for. He's truly passionate for his job and wants everything to be done right. Congratulations Lorenzo, you're doing an amazing job!If we are ever coming back to Eastburne, we definitely know where to eat to feel a little bit more "a casa".

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194alessiaz . 2020-07-21

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This incredible place was recommended to us by our guest house host and it didn’t disappoint! This is the best meal we’ve had in a very long time and possibly the best fish ever - the sea bream “grilled to perfection” - as it said on the menu - was literally as described. Other worthy mentions: the garlic bread and calamari starter. Service was excellent and really friendly - we got invited for a glass of limoncello in the oyster bar downstairs which was really lovely. THANK YOU! Highly recommended - make sure to book! We were lucky to get a reservation 1h15m in advance on a Saturday.

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Fivsirpiv . 2020-07-19

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Me and my fiancé found this place on one of our walks and I am so pleased that we went in! Prices are amazing and so is the food and service, we got very drunk but had a great time during

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Dannygilb20 . 2020-07-19

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We came across Rostick by chance and liked the look of the menu. The choices were excellent and the warmth and friendliness of the staff was really nice. We would definitely recommend this restaurant.

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cliftonpete . 2020-07-17

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Food was absolutely fantastic. My husband had a Spaghetti seafood broth, he thought he had died and gone to seafood heaven. I had a pollo ai fungi. Absolutely fantastic. Will make a trip back just to eat here

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Mary6257 . 2020-07-12

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Had a really lovely evening at this restaurant and it’s sister wine bar Nelly’s! Lorenzo’s food is really excellent and the service is good with a personal touch. His partner Nelly runs the wine bar downstairs and we had a really fun evening with her after dinner. The wine list is really strong and varied (naturally a lot of Italian!) and the fizz options are a bit different to the norm! The combined Rostick / Nelly’s set up is a real winner, or was for us!Thank you Nelly and Lorenzo for a memorable evening! We will definitely be back...

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marypoppins44 . 2020-07-12

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Absolutely amazing restaurant! If you have never been then you must go- you will not be disappointed! The food is beautiful; home made recipes with fresh and high quality ingredients that are an absolute delight. The dishes are rustic, authentic, perfectly prepared and simply delicious. The wine list provides perfect pairings for the menu whether it be fresh fish, meat or homemade pasta. The service is absolutely impeccable; Lorenzo and Nelly have made us feel so welcome and we can not wait to return. The addition of the new Wine and Oyster Bar downstairs (Nelly’s) is a fantastic and perfect venue for a quick drink, bite to eat or celebration with friends. We shall be returning again very soon!

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Jigster79 . 2020-07-05

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We have been to Rostick several times in the past and it never disappoints. This time my wife and I had an absolutely fantastic lunch. After sharing six oysters to start, my wife had the lobster ravioli which, in her words, was “to die for” and I had sea bream. This place is the best restaurant in Eastbourne and we have already booked our next meal.

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Rusty5865 . 2020-03-12

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Well where do I even begin?! The food was amazing, truly delicious fresh authentic Italian seafood! The service was wonderful both Carlos and Lorenzo were a delight to meet, they were both so warm and friendly and had a wonderful knowledge of their amazing food and drink menus, they made some great suggestions for wines! The whole experience from start to finish was superb, and I wish we had a Rosticks in Suffolk because I would be there every weekend! I couldn't recommend a better place in Eastbourne for fresh delicious seafood! :) and the homemade Limoncello was sublime too!

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LauraAmyNichols . 2020-03-09

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We've been to Rostick many times and always had a great dinner, especially the daily fresh fish which we've seen Lorenzo buying at our local Southern Head Fish Shop. Yesterday was the official opening of Nelly's wine bar downstairs - really cosy - free food and prosecco all afternoon for regular customers - very generous. Lovely oysters and other food. And top class wines all available by the glass.

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cliffordkath . 2020-03-08

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My friends and I visited Rostick for the first time yesterday evening. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. We had a pre dinner drink in their wine cellar which is underneath the restaurant where Nelly looked after us. The food in the restaurant is amazing, we all thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely be returning.

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prettypolly1uk . 2020-03-07

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The food here is unmissable, it seriously was possibly the tastiest dinner out I’ve ever had. The staff are super attentive giving a 6 star service. I’d recommend eating upstairs in the beautiful light and airy restaurant then going down stairs to the newly attached Nelly’s bar for drinks and even nibbles. They have the biggest selection of wines and bubbles all by the glass or bottles and it’s a very chilled area. They also hire out for events so I’m looking at planning a party soon.

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Be15tty . 2020-02-23

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Superb Italian food nothing to envy to an equivalent restaurant in Italy. The rosticini and brodetto (fish soup) were outstanding! P.S. l am Italian!

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tesauro . 2020-02-22

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Absolutely first class, service was excellent and the food was superb will definately return to Eastbourne just to eat here

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kimdO8386VA . 2020-02-20

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Great evening between friends in this very pleasant restaurant. Food and wines were very good and for sure, I will visit again next time in Eastbourne,

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sonnyspoon . 2020-02-19

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Lovely lunch, fabulous fish. Wonderful restaurant, excellent service & great food & wine menu. Our favourite.

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Brunt9 . 2020-02-16

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we've never had a bad meal in Rosticks and now even more of a great experience with the opening of Nelly's bar in the basement where you can get a good selection of wines and drink "The Italian way" with nibbles given with each round of drinks - a go to place for us in Eastbourne

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Robert B B . 2020-02-14

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We found this little gem on trip advisor and was one the those cases where the internet did us a solid because this restaurant was not on any road we would have gone done given we were visiting Eastbourne for the day but I'm so glad we did.

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moomabell . 2020-02-08

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We couldn't have had a warmer welcome or better food. No drama was made of a food allergy the lovely owner just cooked me an alternative. Both fish dishes we ate were from his specials menu and were just divine. If you love fish this is a restaurant to be enjoyed.

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pauline r . 2020-02-03

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Quite impressive seafood - had a good dinner - prices match the quality really. I would like to try to dine again at lunch time to try some other dishes - next time I am back in the area.

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KathyEast . 2020-01-11

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Such a lovely restaurant, great staff amazing range of seafood. I had the oysters to start with. My other half had the steak which was to die for. Highly recommended

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oliverbP9260SH . 2019-12-21

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Surprisingly this restaurant was very quiet on a December Friday evening with only 1 other table occupied. This detracted from the experience which was unfortunate as it seems a very sociable and fun place. The Italian food is unusual unlike other more traditional restaurants in Eastbourne and certainly worth visiting. Starters of Calamari fritti were not the standard oil fried rings and were beautifully tender. Rostick main is lamb, oven baked, on sticks with a very spicy sauce so beware. Do not miss if you are dining here. Lobster ravioli at £17 was beautifully served and full of flavour. Similarly Panna cotta desert, although usually predictable, was excellent. Overall a very good experience and the innovative menu will mean we shall return. The bill for 3 was £96 and this included a modest amount of wine. The 2 staff (I assume one was the owner) worked hard and were successful in making sure we enjoyed ourselves. Maybe it is the quiet season in Eastbourne.

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Bluebellplasnewydd . 2019-12-13

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Loved my meal here..... starters are absolutely fabulous..... octopus, beef or salmon all delicious....

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Pinoydave . 2019-12-10

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I usually visit Eastbourne 3 times a year & I always book a table here as the food is fantastic & the service is always very good & attentive, I would highly recommend you all to visit this fabulous restaurant.

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Mattular . 2019-11-29

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I have only given 4/5 for the lack of communication between the staff and our small party of two. There was an extremely long delay to start with, however there was a large party celebrating a ‘big’ birthday - so that was understood. But when 2x tables that had come in almost 45 minutes after us AND got their mains before us (it seemed that everyone had starters and we had already had ours) anyway after being told for almost 30+ minutes our mains would be out soon. Two of the staff members started even to avoid making eye contact - all any of them needed to do; was what the chief did shortly after receiving our mains. He explained that because I was allergic to gluten he had cleared the rest of the food orders; completely cleaned the kitchen to prepare my meal as I am gluten INTOLERANT. The food is excellent, just a shame that I wasn’t spoken to because the fantastic gesture received was not actually required - so long as I don’t eat gluten I am fine Thank you for looking after my dietary needs.

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909rachaelr . 2019-11-21

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Absolutely amazing! My husband and I are having a long weekend away, we both fancied Italian. The food is amazing I had the lobster ravioli and my husband has the sea bass, it was truly divine! The service is so truly wonderful, he was such a nice man and helped us so much. My husband is totally blind and he read my husband the specials menu and described what each item was.

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Priscilla F . 2019-11-15

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Wow wow , This was perfect from minute one, The owner was friendly, kind and the food was amazing, the head waiter was fantastic ensuring all questions were answered with a smile nothing was a problem, and the service was second to none, Now the food, they can accommodate anything , Everything is cooked fresh and too order, Having a chilli allergy is never easy but the head chef made it as easy as possible coming to the table to take our custom order, the food was big but manageable and and very tasty, I would have no problem with recommending this restaurant as they are simply AMAZING,

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Toby P . 2019-11-13

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Wow what a treat! We travel all over the world and consider ourselves experienced foodies - what a real surprise to find such a good restaurant on our doorstep. We had mutton skewers, really really tasty and then a sharing seafood dish. We forgot to drink our wine, we stopped talking and were completely engrossed in our food, heaven on a plate, every mouthful. Lorenzo the owner and chef came and made us feel totally special, he fussed over us, gave me a demonstration on how to eat the skewers and then presented me with his homemade tiramisu. The main dish was amazing but the tiramisu nearly made me cry it was soooo good. It felt like i went on holiday for 2 hours. Thank you Lorenzo.

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Jane G . 2019-11-10

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My boyfriend and I had a day off together and decided to take a little trip to Eastbourne in a rainy Monday from London. We stopped for a lunch at Rostick, and it was a pleasant surprise. We had oysters and fried calamari as starters, spaghetti allo scoglio and scialatielli alla pescatora for mains, and finished with desserts. Everything we ate was fresh and tasted great, straight from the Italian region of Abruzzo’s tradition. The owner Lorenzo was so friendly and welcoming with us, talking and giving lots of advices on what to visit in Eastbourne. We will for sure come back!

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valeriap03 . 2019-10-31

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Good food and nice helpful staff, would recommend this Italian restaurant in Eastbourne town center. The Sea bass as fantastic and tasty and the house red wine was very good.

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GREENCHAIN . 2019-10-27

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Very nice restaurant, friendly service as you would expect from an Italian restaurant. Good food and wine, the fish main course had too much sauce that spoilt the fish but still good value.

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NPSJAS1 . 2019-10-21

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went with a friend on a friday night. The restaurant is modern with clean and simple decor, the tables are well spaced and the atmosphere relaxed.

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60jaffa . 2019-10-15

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My husband & I had a fabulous evening with Lorenzo and his staff. His recommendations were fabulous, so fresh & tasty.

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Jacqui H . 2019-10-14

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We visited Rostick to celebrate my wife’s 40th birthday. I picked Rostick because we both love seafood and it did not disappoint. The owner, Lorenzo, could not have done more to make us feel welcome and the food was delicious. My wife had oysters to start and the monk fish stew and I had the octopus salad and the sea bream. The food was so fresh and tasty. The restaurant has a lovely relaxed feel and the service was first class. We don’t live in Eastbourne but we definitely will be returning when we next visit.

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Big-cheese71 . 2019-09-29

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This is one of the most fantastic Italian restaurants I’ve ever been to in Britain. I don’t live in Eastbourne but I visit it often to see family and Rostick is an absolute must whenever I am there. Owner Lorenzo, who has worked in some very fine Italian restaurants all over the world, has created in Eastbourne an entirely authentically Italian establishment with gorgeous, fresh food (including amazing seafood as befitting its coastal location) and exceptional service. It’s all home-made, perfectly thought out and consistent. The town of Eastbourne is truly fortunate to have such a delightful restaurant.

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troubleinthecityt . 2019-09-29

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My partner and I looked at this restaurant on trip advisor yesterday evening and decided to visit this evening . We had not booked a table so took the chance that we would get a one ,on arrival we were greated by friendly staff and we were lucky enough to get a table ..service was excellent as was the food very yummy. The owner Lorenzo was a very good host and made us feel very welcome .. I visited the ladies and was very pleased with the personal touches such as hairspray etc ... My partner and will be back .. I highly recommend this restaurant .

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Angela R . 2019-09-28

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Exceptional food, friendly service and well worth a visit if you enjoy Italian fine dining in a personable setting. We are so pleased to have found this place! The Lobster ravioli is other worldly, but also had the lip smacking Rostick and chilli sauce, carpaccio and aubergine and Gorgonzola. One of the best meals I’ve had in years.

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starvingcaveman . 2019-09-17

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We regularly visit Rostick and it is always very good but tonight was Amazing!! It was our anniversary and we had oysters to start . Followed by one of their specials, Sea Bass for two. OMG it was divine. I know you are supposed to have white wine with fish but my wife is nothing but red. The recommendation was fabulous and really complemented the meal.

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YouSaidHowMuch . 2019-09-15

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