San Marino Italian Bar & Restaurant in Halton

Place was nice and welcoming. Staff were lovely. Google says Vegan and vegetarian options. Menu key at the bottom shows VG/V but alas one starter only - a tomato bruschetta. Only other options were to leave off the cheese so it was very bland. My friend is dairy intolerant and also had to have 'cheese removal'. You can get some great vegan cheese nowadays! - It spoils it when it's your Christmas Do and you expect good things. Some confusion over VG/V dishes and a bit of a lack of awareness about serving a diabetic full sugar coke. Others felt the drinks were a bit pricey. We're not that hard to please usually - honest!

Came here with my wife and 4 children. Staff were lovely, food was really authentic and felt home made. Lasagne was described as the best my son had eaten. Lovely food and lovely staff.

This was a great family occasion. The restaurant was really clean, great atmosphere and the staff were very attentive and friendly. There were 9 of us including children and we all enjoyed the food immensely. Helpings were very generous. There was even a small "birthday" cake for a family member. An altogether enjoyable experience.

Such a gorgeous friendly restaurant and with a amazing 50% offer on Sunday til Thursday…we have been four times now amd never been disappointed

Went tonight as felt like a nice authentic Italian pasta. Atmosphere was nice, draught beer was lovely. Then the food arrived 10 mins after ordering. Mussels with cream sauce arrived Luke warm at best. Sent back and were heated in microwave. Cream sauce was bland and I wish I'd just sent back. Meatballs were dry and also microwaved. Next comes the carbonara, bland and far from the standards I've had in other Italians and to.top it off parmesan was not fresh and definitely processed which Is shocking in an Italian. To top the lot they'd thrown 2 courses down and we were in and out in 45 mins max clearly microwave most meals unless pizza and my recommendation would be to stay away unless you want to pay for overpriced bland food that the chef clearly hadn't tasted before serving.wont be returning.

I would just like to thank all the staff for making my mums 77th Birthday such a lovely evening. The food was amazing and the ambience is the best. Highly recommend.

Went at 4.30 pm on Thursday evening. 1 table with people on & 2 people at the bar. Was shown to a 2 seater table we asked can we have a bigger table we were told no as other tables set up for 4 people. The place was empty.! We intended to get number of small plates, a bottle of wine & water for the table. I don’t know where they expected us to put all this. Maybe on the floor. Won’t be going back & certainly couldn’t recommend in all good conscience. Travelled from Liverpool to eat there as was recommended by friends. Searched google for other local restaurants. Found 1 that was more than happy to seat us at a larger table & take our £60.

My daughter wanted to go to an Italian restaurant as it was her 14th birthday and we decided to visit here. I can easily say we was not left disappointed at all!! The food was lovely and plentiful even the starters were massive portions. The level of service was second to none!! Nothing was too much hassle even down to bringing a birthday cake in for my daughter and balloons also. We was constantly asked if everything was ok and if we needed anymore drinks so we was never without one waiting for someone to approach us or us trying to get the attention from someone. The meat in the lamb kebabs and other lamb dish just melted in your mouth and wasn’t overcooked, the lasagna was throughly enjoyed by my nan and the pasta went down well for 3 of our other guests apart from 1 small mention of there being a bit too much pepper on but it wasn’t that bad to send back or make a complaint about. We didn’t take full use of the 50% off pasta and pizza for everyone due to wanting different dishes but even paying full price for the other meals was worth every penny. Usually my daughter asks to go to another ‘Italian’ that serves small portions….im sure you know where….but as my husband and I don’t like it as everything just taste the same we came across this restaurant without realising it existed when I only live in the town next to it and some family who joined us live in the same town! So from now on when Italian food is suggested we will be heading straight here!! The complimentary limoncello went down a treat and cleansed our palates! We skipped desserts due to the portion sizes and my daughter’s birthday cake of which when they brought out to her they played happy birthday and with it being a smaller intimate restaurant other diners also joined in. The hallway to the toilets also need a special mention to how it has been decorated and has lovely ‘insta worthy’ features as you can see in my photos.

Excellent food, service and good value for money. Well worth a visit Could not fault anything and enjoyed a complimentary limoncello which was a lovely surprise at the end of meal

What a great experience! Food was amazing and service was brilliant.Will definitely recommend this place and will be back soon

Wow what an experience, i came here with my colleague and our client and we had starter garlic bread, absolute amazing by the way. We then had our mains which I ordered the Spaghetti Bolognaise 🍝 mmm 😋 😋 and then came desert a Italian cheese cake mmmm 😋. We were treated first class and very professional by all staff and the cooking was what gino would say fabulousso also we was here on 50% off we felt like we were treated like VIPs 👍 👌 that you all at San Marino, you guys are amazing, to quote the Terminator, I will be back .I’m

This place is definitely under-rated. We've just been for my Daughter's 13th Birthday. From when we walked in we were made to feel very welcome. The staff were really friendly. They let my 10yr old have her pic taken with them. The food was absolutely beautiful, fresh and so tasty. We knew about the service charge before we went as it does state on the website. And for 5 off us and a take away order. with starters, mains 2 lots of drinks and dessert for the Birthday Girl who they also made a fuss off, put a candle on her cake played Happy Birthday for her and made her feel special. It's definitely the little things. Nothing was too much trouble. The service charge was well worth paying as we would have left about the same for a tip anyway. We will be back again without a doubt. Thank you so much lovely place and a lovely atmosphere ❤️

Another fabulous meal at one of my favourite restaurants in Widnes, the 50% off the pizza and pasta deal is amazing and means we can visit more often. The food is delicious and the staff are so lovely, so helpful and friendly. This restaurant never disappoints and we always come away satisfied.

Its been amazing evening for me and my friends cant be more pleased with food especially with service those guys flying we had drinks on table in less than five mins starters was there before we finished first drink and mains wow absolutely great i had steak with roast pots my friends went for pastas you can taste the freshnes.thank you again for lovely evening you guys should charge more for service charge as the way you guys flying its worth every penny very productive very fast and tasty looking to come again

Terrible restaurant got our order wrong food was average service was terrible staff were not friendly at all and then forced customers into paying an extortionate service charge AVOID AVOID AVOID

We had a lovely valentines meal and the service was great here considering the date. Food was delicious and our waitress was very friendly.

Had amazing family meal here tonight .Food was excellent and great value for money. Service was outstanding as well,staff couldn’t do enough for you . We will definitely be back

Fantastic fresh and delicious food. Massive compliments and thanks to all, particularly Kirsty and Kenan. Perfect date night. Very highly recommended

Food was ok nothing special. I was very disappointed when I checked my receipt to discover the restaurant had charged me £4.01 service charge on my £40.05 bill … I was always under the impression tipping was at the customer own digression? Apparently not at San Marinos… won’t be going again … just be aware if you are eating here…. DON’T TIP THEY WILL ADD ON 10% THEMSELVES … Cheek….

Why haven’t we been here before! It’s a great little Italian restaurant offering great food and drinks and served by lovely staff. The portion size is generous and the food is tasty and authentic. The place has a nice atmosphere and I’m glad to say there wasn’t any loud music making the diners shout to be heard. All in all it’s a real gem and now we know it’s there - we will be back.

We initially booked into the Baltic Pearl but left after 10 minutes. We’d heard some nice reviews of the Thai place across the road so tried in there, only to find there was no availability. We ended up in San Marino’s and looking back - we should have come here first! Staff were extremely friendly and chatty which made us feel instantly welcome. We initially booked into the Baltic Pearl but left after 10 minutes. We’d heard some nice reviews of the Thai place across the road so tried in there, only to find there was no availability. We ended up in San Marino’s and looking back - we should have come here first! Staff were extremely friendly and chatty made us feel instantly welcome. Starters we had the bread platter and marinated Green olives. For mains - I ordered the Risotto and it was delicious, really tasty with lots of flavours! My wife’s chicken and broccoli Alfredo was nice but very bland. Portion sizes was more than we could manage but this was probably my down to the plenty of bread and olives we’d eaten. The only real let down was the price of the drinks - 4 drinks was equal to half the price of the bill. All in all - not a bad experience.

Nice welcome, warm and inviting, quite busy on a Saturday night so glad we booked. Good menu, the food was delicious, plentiful and well priced. Nice choice of wines, the Gavi was good excellent - would definitely go again.

Went to this gorgeous restaurant last night with friends. Excellent food & service. Had 50% off pasta, massive portions

San Marino offers beautiful food, friendly staff and an excellent atmosphere! It is my favourite local restaurant and the service is always second to none! You can tell that the food is lovingly prepared by the chefs and that both passion and pride goes into the quality dishes they produce. A must visit place if you are in the area!

Mid week pizza treat and visit to the cinema. We really loved the pizza here, the service was quick and friendly. We had the mid week 1/2 price deal, which is fantastic value for money. Pizza arrived very quickly and both of them tasted absolutely gorgeous. Favourite pizza!

San Marino is a really nice place for Italian food and pizza and pasta is 50% off I think Mon - Thurs(happy to be corrected). The place is very clean and we were promptly acknowledged and served. Firstly for drinks and we ordered a pizza each. These were really tasty, nice and hot and very well presented. I had the cheesecake for dessert which was really well presented and very tasty. We went there quite early afternoon and it does seem to get very busy as the day goes on. Our waitress was very pleasant, friendly and efficient. I would recommend San Marino for a very pleasant dining experience.

We came for a meal to celebrate my daughter's birthday. There were 7 of us - no problems with fitting us in, very accommodating. Lovely food, excellent service and very reasonably priced. Will definitely be returning.

Booked in for a Saturday evening. Great choices from the menu at really good prices. Staff where really welcoming and attentive. Food was delicious, as was the wine. Would highly recommend and would definatly be returning.

Home visiting family. First experience here. Lovely staff ,Great service & Delicious Food. Best Italian food I have tasted in a very long time. Looking forward to visiting again. Thank you so much for a wonderful evening

Very welcome atmosphere with great service and beautiful house made pizza you can taste the freshness we had meatballs starter and you can tell they also house made so tasty as main I can recommend steak as that’s what I had my other friend had salmon fillet and he was over the moon with roasted pots it was delicious ended up with very tasty lemon cheesecake we will be back in short time very nice place to spend evening thank you

Beautiful food, but ordering drinks from the bar is a bit ridiculous on how long it takes, need more staff behind the bar

Get together with girls from work .service was great and food was really lovely.Venue lovely and clean and well set out .toilets were also lovely and clean . I have a allergy which the really understood and explained my options very clearly .great time .we will be back .thanks

Excellent food and reasonable prices. Especially their 50% off offer in weekdays is unbeatable.had to wait 10-15 for the table but it was well worth it. Service was friendly,warm and very professional.Place is kept very clean,hospitality was great. Highly recommended and definitely will be back soon …

Have eaten here before and the food has been amazing, ordered on line this time and had to collect which wasn't a problem, ended up waiting around for a further 10 /15 minutes again wasn't a problem, once home (which was a 5 minute trip if that) starter was cold, Mains lukewarm and sides the same, considering I had to wait for the food to be finished cooking i would have expected the food to be piping hot, not a cheap takeaway either little disappointed, did try to ring but every time I rang the restaurant it was engaged or no one answering, was really busy when I picked up our order.

So surprised to discover this vibrant establishment sandwiched between Simmies and The Red Cross charity shop… who would have thought skiddy could birth a venue straight out of Roma. Hugely impressed with the Italian accents pouring from the waiters; whether authentic or not, they got my taste buds rocking back and fourth. Sharing a house red, I ordered lots of foods and was impressed. The ambience is spot on. My lady friend was on full form; she nearly got the bill wiped on the promise of the waiter dining out on ber

First time dining at San Marino but it will not be the last. The restaurant has a really nice ambience and the food and service were both superb. Waiting times were kept to an absolute minimum as there are lots of staff on duty. We...

Great food, good authentic Italian food and wine menu, friendly service and good value. Comfortable and spacious seating. Recommended.

Order takeaway and come in the restaurant to eat, the food is amazing and generous portions too, the staff are so friendly and welcoming such an amazing experience when you've had food from here.. Would highly recommend to anyone that loves traditional Italian Cooking..

What a gem of a restaurant in widnes Town centre . The restaurant was recommended to us by a friend. We was not disappointed. Service was excellent and the food delicious 😋 Great value for money If you love Italian food this is the place...

Been there several times including a family meal of quite a few people Every time it has been wonderful - food has been varied and amazing. They seem to have offers at some time, normally early in the week, which are worth looking out for

Fabulous food lovely surroundings super friendly attentive staff. Highly recommended reasonably priced

I really couldn't recommend this Italian restaurant enough. Kenan and his staff were excellent hosts to a party of some 75 people. All the staff were kind, considerate, and displaying a tremendous sense of humour and warmth, made everyone feel incredibly welcome. Complimented by ample...

When we first visited San Marino about 2 years ago we absolutely loved it, amazing food and friendly attentive staff who made you feel like part of the family. We’ve been coming back ever since and brought others to visit and everyone has always been...

Everytime we go we always get a warm welcome. Nothing îs too much trouble for the staff. Superb ambience and quality food.and highly recommend. We will be back soon.

The food is delicious and service is fantastic. The tagliatelle allá crema was amazing and is my favourite dish. Love it here will be back soon

On arrival the staff were very friendly and polite and made us feel welcome. The food was excellent aswell.will be back soon definitely recommended.

Went here with a few friends on Saturday. The food was amazing. The staff are really friendly and helpful and made us feel welcomed.

Really lovely atmosphere, the staff were really helpful and friendly and the food amazing. Very popular restaurant as I visited on a Monday evening and it was busy but still every member of staff made sure everyone happy. I had the Lasagne it was gorgeous...

Visited with friends for the first time .Menu was varied and reasonably priced.The staff were welcoming and friendly and the service was great .The food was lovely, good portion sizes and well presented.Will definitely return soon.

Went for a quick meal on Tuesday evening The staff were friendly and efficient and the food was excellent. By far the best Italien restaurant we have been to for many years.

Fantastic restaurant, I had the bolognese and was honestly the best Bolognese I have had, all staff were welcoming especially our waitress. Couldn’t recommend this restaurant enough will be back!

We have visited this restaurant a few times now. The food has been exceptional and the staff and everything in between has been fantastic. We have been welcomed with a great service and smile.

Had a lovely meal again in one of my favourite restaurants, the food is amazing, atmosphere and staff very friendly. The new manager was very welcoming and we really enjoyed our visit. We will be back again soon

Visited San Marino for the first time and can’t wait to go back. The service was brilliant and manager made us feel welcome and looked after us all.food was tasty,hot and plenty of it. I am so glad I found somewhere decent to eat in...

We have had takeaways from here before which were nice, this 1 was terrible, needless to say we wont be ordering again We ordered 2 starters, 1 chicken liver pate and what was supposed to be giant prawns in chilli and garlic sauce. The 'prawns'...

Came here for the first time and it will be the last! Service was very slow, waited ages for drinks to be served and our food order to be taken. Another 40 mins wait for the food and when it arrived it was luke warm...

The restaurant is spotless clean and staff are so friendly having time to talk to you have a laugh with you. The service is impeccable, efficient and quick. The food is mouth water good would highly recommend this restaurant for good food, good service and...

Booked San Marino for a family birthday meal and it didn’t fail us Warm welcome and promptly seated, menu choice is great, plenty for everyone We all had a mixture of pasta and pizza, I choose the tagliatelle alla crema which was delicious and everyone...

The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and is nicely decorated. The menu is extensive and reasonably priced. The staff were attentive, friendly and welcoming. It’s somewhere we’ve been meaning to go for a while, and now we have, we will definitely return!

Lovely atmosphere and good service. Food is yum. Kids love the pizza and bolognese which are well priced. Would recommend the seabass. Wine good too.

Great find. Lovely food and good service. A lovely white wine from verona. Will definitely return when in the area I think the last review is a fake

Food was awful, I left most of my dish as it came all mixed together like baby food. Service was ridiculous. We ordered 3 drinks and they brought them one at a time. Then they brought my husband a massive knife that the called a...

Visited tonight for a family birthday meal. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals, a firm hit being the lamb and chicken kebabs. Service was lovely, really friendly and couldn't do enough to make sure our food and visit were as good as they could be....

Wow! What a find! Really lovely staff, great atmosphere, fantastic food. I only wish I lived nearer, and I would return every week.

Highly recommend this restaurant Food was fantastic and everyone out of the party of 12 enjoyed their meals Staff are extremely friendly and attentive nothing was too much trouble Will definitely visit again & again Well done San Marino you made the first total family...

Our first time at this restaurant after reading positive reviews, it was a Tuesday night so the restaurant was quiet but the food was really tasty, and the young girls who waited on us were very nice and polite, it's not cheap but you get...

Fantastically cooked stakes , fish thank you very much , service is lovely we enjoyed the evening, hopefully will come next time,

First ever visit to San Marino’s. Wow what a place, the atmosphere is amazing. All the staff are so friendly and go above and beyond. The food is absolutely stunning and so filling. We will definitely be visiting again. Thank you for making our visit...

I booked here for my Mum’s 50th birthday after recommendations from family & friends and we certainly was not disappointed. The food was gorgeous, the staff were lovely and I’m not sure if it was the owner or manager but he couldn’t do enough for...

Absolutely lovely restaurant great staff! The owner was so lovely topped up our water and came to check were okay making us relaxed, the guy mainly serving us was great and looked after us well and a girl on training who was absolutely lovely! Food...

Food was delicious and the portion sizes were huge. Service was great and all the waiters were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely visit here again

Like an episode of Fawlty Towers! Food order lost!? 45 mins for drinks, wrong food served after 2nd order! Manager was useless. Bill was wrong at the end too, just to add insult! Majority of staff didn't wear a mask. Customers not asked to wear...

Food is always cooked to perfection, the way the food is packed is also great as nothing get spilled! Staff are so lovely and helpful.

I absolutely live this place best place in widnes , i have eaten in places like the shard and 5* restaurants all over the world and uk and this is just as good !! delivery so quick , piping hot and very tasty can’t wait...

Had lovely takeaway from here food delivery quick and food was amazing best takeaway we have had for a while. Will defo order again

Just had a takeaway and it was absolutely lovely. Freshly cooked, arrived hot and delicious. Would definitely recommend.

Great atmosphere, great service, excellent food, tasty cocktails!!!! 5* absolutely recommended! Something different!!

Visited a couple of days ago for the first time. Didn’t have a starter but opted for the Penne San Marino and a garlic bread starter to share to come out with the mains. Couldn’t fault the food really, it was all delicious - maybe...

Visited here during the festive period. The service was brilliant, the food was delicious and the price very reasonable. Lots of choices on the menu, so looking forward to our next visit.

Absolutely lovely food worth every penny lovely staff as well,very welcoming very clean service aswell

Absolutely amazing food, fantastic atmosphere and friendly staff. Totally love this restaurant and made up that it’s so close. 100% the best Italian I’ve been to in England. We’ve now been many times and will continue to go. Meals are so reasonably priced too

Engaging & attentive staff, authentic Italian vibe, delicious fresh pastas & pizzas, homemade tiramisu was yum! Very generous portion sizes, great value. The best calzone my son has tasted! Really delicious fresh flavours, highly recommended!

A real treat for this town , great food , great service , we try and go at least 1 or 2 times a month, reasonable prices - fantastic food and lots of it

Visited this evening for the first time. It definitely won't be the last. Beautiful atmosphere, the seabass was amazing and the cocktails even better. So nice to have somewhere like this so close by. Can't believe it's taken us so long to visit. Already excited...

My husband & I visited San Marino earlier this week for an early evening meal. What a lovely suprise to have such a high quality Italian in our town. Food & service were excellent & definitely will visit again. Well done all & thanks

Ate here on the 26th sept and we were not disappointed. We shared mussels and garlic bread to start with a lovely bottle of red wine. I opted for mushroom risotto and my husband had a pasta dish with seafood. Excellent food... Freshly made and...

The food was amazing and the costumer service was just as good. Brilliant atmosfere. The place was very clean and I will revisit

One of the nicest Italian restaurants I have been to very welcoming, food of extremely high standard clean friendly environment

Lovely homely and welcoming atmosphere when you walk in, staff are fantastic and make you feel comfortable immediately. The food is out of this world, simple but refined menu and every single one of them sound and look amazing. The bread selection is decent and...

The best pizza I've had in widnes if not outside of Italy itself. We experienced true napolitean pizza in sorrento last year so know what great Italian pizza tastes like. This morning it tastes just as great cold or reheated. Even the crust is tasty...

We’ve eaten here several times as a couple and also as a larger family group. We have had a great time on every occasion. The food is superb, my favourite is the grilled sea bass. The restaurant interior has also been decorated to a very...

We came here during the way out to help out scheme, food was beautiful and service was amazing, especially when you consider it was the hottest day of the year. I had a risotto, daughter had chicken alforno and partner has sea bass, all meals...

First visited on Friday 31/07/20 and compelled to return on Wednesday 05/08/20. As Italian food is my favourite and having been to many Italian restaurants around the UK and around the world, I can honestly say that this is one of the best yet, regardless...

We've been here on numerous occasions, just us, or with family or friends. Never had a bad meal, and always happy to recommend. Service is great, and the staff are lovely. Tonight we went on the Eat Out to Help Out scheme. Good to see...

Visited this restaurant today and was not disappointed the food was amazingly tasty. Excellent service, I have visited many Italian restaurants in the past both in the uk and abroad and this is definitely 5* highly recommended.

2nd time we’ve been and it’s great! The welcome is so warm and genuine, lovely setting, wide choice in the menu and amazing food!! Great place, deserves support from customers.

Ordered takeaway arrived on time and hot. Excellent food very generous portion sizes highly recommend.

Chose the San Marino as a lock down take away venue on my wife’s birthday. We chose a variety of meals to satisfy ourselves and our two teenage daughters . Food was inclusive of a variety of pizzas for the kids , a char grilled...

We have been to the restaurant many times but obviously tonight was a takeaway . It was delicious hot fresh meals and delivered in 30 mins . Highly recommend and look forward to the restaurant opening as we have many nice evenings in there .

Just wow! So wow that we have just phoned the restaurant to thank them. Food arrived within 40 mins, piping hot and amazing. Defo ordering in a few days' time! Thank you San Marino, top meal.