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Nº 245 in 851 in South Lakeland

Nº 11 of 28 Italian in South Lakeland

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Beautiful food! We enjoyed Arancini, fillet steak, sea bass & lasagne. Staff are very pleasant. Also dog friendly. Will definitely visit again. Thank you!

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AJH . 2024-10-23

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Just left restaurant Absolutely beautiful meal, I had medium fillet steak, my wife had chicken meal, deliciously cooked with spaghetti, lovely bottle of pino gricio wine , really enjoyed it

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everton078 . 2024-10-17

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Great food fantastic staff . Great value very tasty. Cant praise this gem enough. The other couple couldn't believe we had such a gem in windermere.

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sarahb . 2024-10-07

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Absolutely beautiful food and drinks here, impeccable service too. The arancini balls were phenomenal, the mains we had the steak and chicken parm . Both were really tasty and fresh, you can tell the ingredients are sourced well and has a real authentic Italian feel . Great place and would definitely return.

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Byrne518 . 2024-10-03

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This was the best restaurant we went to in Windemere - the food and service are amazing. The Lasagne was to die for, the Pork Belly was the best I have had. Dessert, Almond Tart - wow.

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wayne s . 2024-09-30

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Visited this restaurant for my birthday meal after seeing the wonderful reviews. It did not disappoint! My boyfriend had booked this restaurant as a surprise and I was very impressed. We walked into ‘happy birthday’ confetti on the table and even a cute little card. Such a nice touch. Than the meal itself….. we were very hungry from our walking this day and so we didn’t hold back. Starter, main and desserts - all to die for! I had the fillet steak and it was the best steak I’ve ever had (pics included). Thank you so much for the brilliant food, wine, and service! Will definitely be returning the next time we visit the Lake District.

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amberherraty . 2024-08-23

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Had a really nice meal here tonight. They managed to squeeze our booking in at very short notice and the service was great. Food and drink lovely as well as great atmosphere and reasonable prices.

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Bradley . 2024-08-22

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Had a fantastic dinner we made a point of eating here as we had been before absolutel class. Very friendly and welcoming. James mcphate

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james m . 2024-08-17

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Great, proper Italian restaurant. Very quaint place that genuinely reminded us of our travels to southern Italy. I had the Chicken Milanese and my wife had the Carbonara. Both were very tasty, with my wife saying that the Carbonara (her ‘go-to’ in Italian restaurants) said it was the best she’d ever had. While the food was great, we were uncomfortably hot; we came in July, when it was a warm summer’s day and were seated inside, although we saw some fans stored on the floor, these were not used and there was no through-flow of air, which made the room very hot and stuffy, to the point I was very eager to leave just to get out on fresh air. Might be worth looking at air conditioning units for those warm days. Otherwise, a lovely place to go.

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Andy B . 2024-07-24

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Really great food, definitely best I have had in Lake District. There are no cut corners, it’s just good food. Drinks were also 10/10.

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James . 2024-07-24

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Great place, for authentic Italian food. The staff were great, and the owners are the perfect hosts. Would highly recommend this place, well worth a visit. Food is excellent, you can tell they really care about what they do. Great atmosphere.especially garlic prawn & seafood pasta and carbonara, fantastic Wines, excellent dessert & coffee. Very reasonably priced.

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HUNNY D . 2024-04-27

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Genuinely book to eat here if you are in Windermere or close by. My wife and I where spending a special weekend in the Lakes and stayed in Windermere and I wanted to eat away from the hotel at least one night, and read and re read TripAdvisor several times, before committing to calling and booking San Pietro for Friday evening. It was amazing, the moment we walked in we were welcomed by Yiu and her team, shown to a lovely table. The restaurant isn't large, but you also do not feel as if you are sitting on top of each other, which I love. We enjoyed Garlic Prawns, Calamari, to start, my wife absolutely devoured her Pina Colada, I ordered a sumptuous bottle of Valpolicella from their own wine collection, which was stunning. A lovely touch from the Chef to have two pieces of bread with the prawns to enjoy the sauce. For mains, we had Chicken and also Fillet Steak, Oh my word, just perfection from the cut to the tenderness, to the flavour to the subtle Blue Cheese sauce, I could have eaten it again and again the flavour left you wanting more. The vegetables where cooked to our liking, and surprisingly the Fries, which I wouldn't normally choose, felt like I was eating them in France , piping hot, salty, crunchy but still soft in the middle, honestly it surprised me. I do not normally eat desserts, but my wife loves home-made Tiramisu, but was also torn on the Cherry and Amaretto Bakewell with Pistachio Ice Cream, I do enjoy Pistachio so offered to order the Bakewell as we were away for a special occasion. The desserts where off the chart!! the lightness of where befitting of a high-class pastry chef but the flavour was in abundance as well, perhaps slightly too much cocoa powder on the tiramisu, but the Bakewell will live long in the memory for the both of us, just stunning. You may read some 1 star reviews on TripAdvisor and I'm not here to deny them air time, but as Yiu was sorting the Bill for us, a lady who was 3 minutes early for a table refused to wait and wished to cause a scene, Yiu explained she was just sorting our bill and our table will be free very soon, but you cannot please everyone, but I will say Yiu handled the situation with aplomb, moved the argument outside and dealt with it. We with other guests where offered an apology which was credit to the team, it was not necessary as with all things in life, things happen outside your control, no stars lost from me, I just wished I lived less than 2 hours away from San Pietro to visit it more often as you will not be disappointed with your evening.

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Rhys_H24 . 2024-04-23

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My husband and I ate at San Pietro for the first time last night and it was beautiful. The staff are friendly and attentive. The restaurant is cosy and intimate. The food is beautiful! For starters we had the garlic prawns and arancini, mains we had fillet steak and carbonara, dessert we shared a tiramisu. We had cocktails (highly recommend the Bramble-ish for anyone who loves a Bramble), beer, an espresso, and a dessert wine- all wonderful! The price is so reasonable and we will definitely eat here again when we return to Windermere😊

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Olivia H . 2024-04-20

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We had a table booked for 17/4/2024 as we were up in Windermere for our mini-moon and also my new wife Nicola's birthday. We really liked the look and feel of the place as soon as we walked in. The staff were really nice, we never got the name of the lad who who looked after us but he did a great job. The food was outstanding, for starters we had garlic prawns and Parmesan balls, both were absolutely delicious. Main courses were 2 x fillet steaks, cooked perfect. Finally desert was limoncello cheesecake. San Pietro is definitely one of the best Itlaian restaurants we ever been to, we'll definitely call again next time we're in Windermere.

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andy g . 2024-04-18

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Pleasant ambience and rather good food. A bit over-priced in my humble opinion... I was a bit annoyed at the many signs throughout the restaurant that felt a bit patronising.

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George A . 2024-04-13

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We had booked a table for 4 at San Pietro tonight for 6.30pm. As we walked in they had given our table to some regulars. They asked us to wait outside in the cold with two children. I asked how long, and was told it would be half an hour. We said we would come back if our table would be ready. When we came back they looked surprised and tried to make a makeshift table for 4 right by the front door in front of the bar. This table was clearly not suitable with the main door opening right upon our ‘makeshift’ set up. When I asked what had happened to our table, the waiter mumbled something inaudible. I would have had more respect for the staff, if they had just apologised from the start and explained that they had given our table away to some regular diners, meaning we could have fed our children earlier at a more considerate establishment. At no time did any staff apologise to us, for giving our table away. Avoid this place at all cost. We did go to Tapios Tapas the first night in Windermere and the food was great and so was the service and very reasonably priced. We went to Hooked Seafood on the second night and the food was amazing. The soft shell crab starter and sea bass main with a nice bottle of Picpoul de Pinet were superb. The staff were very pleasant and friendly. You should go to either of them before San Pietro.

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LeonLion2 . 2024-04-06

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Absolutely love it here. Booked for 2 nights- made the bookings 3 weeks before we were visiting Windermere to be sure we got them. Both nights were amazing. The welcome and service is outstanding.This is easily the best restaurant in the area, and prices reasonable too. The service was professional and well rounded. You rarely find an Italian restaurant that hit the spot so well for the price paid. A proper gem in Windermere. Thank you for the lovely times we had there. Will most definitely be back next time we are in the area.

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lynda s . 2024-04-06

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We had dinner at San Pietro restaurant yesterday evening and had a wonderful experience. Everything from the starters through to the deserts tasted amazing.Food was absolutely amazing. Went for a special birthday meal and it did not disappoint. Both me and my girlfriend were thrilled with the meal. The food was put together in a way where the flavours complimented each other perfectly. Fully recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for fine dinning at its best. The service was polite and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. While the food wasn't cheap but worth every penny.

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amanda k . 2024-04-06

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Cannot recommend this place enough! We booked a table for our one year anniversary whilst in Windermere and it’s one of the best food we have eaten! It was utterly delicious - especially seabass fillet and the Cumbrian beef. We cannot wait to book this place again the next time we’re in the lakes. It’s dog friendly too, which is such a bonus.

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sam c . 2024-04-06

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Absolutely amazing! Should be a Michelin star restaurant. Food amazing and cosy atmosphere. Food was eqistic just astonishing, very tasteful and well presented. Quality establishment. The staff were very nice and friendly. You have to book a place way in advance as it is always booked due to popularity. It is somewhat expensive but so worth it. Good value for money. we had an amazing time.

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carol f . 2024-04-06

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What a wonderful meal, everything from the wonderful crispy calamari to the rigatoni with blue cheese and walnuts in a wonderful creamy sauce. The tiramisu was the best I have ever tasted in any Italian restaurant. Staff were amazing, cannot recommend this place enough.

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Lynn B . 2024-04-03

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We arrived at 7:25 pm for a dinner which had been booked months in advance for 7:30pm. It was a special occasion for my husbands 40th birthday. We were told to wait outside until it was 7:30 for our dinner slot. I had given them a birthday cake for my husband for the end of the meal! We waited and another couple arrived. They were asked to wait outside too. Soon after the couple who arrived after us were seen to their table. By this time it was 7:45pm and we had been told that they were just waiting for the other people to pay. They brought us a glass of WATER for our inconvenience! I asked for our cake back and we left. My husband left a review on google stating how disgusting he thought their service was and the reply he got was….. you arrived well before your table time! 5 minutes early is not unreasonable! Service absolutely disgusting!

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Louise M . 2024-04-03

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Delicious Italian food - best I’ve had in a while if not ever! Compliments to the kitchen team - some real talent there! We won’t forget our dishes (lasagna and duck main meals, prawn and lamb starters) for a long while! Thank you so much!

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Y M . 2024-03-31

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Booked for my Partners 40th birthday as a special treat and did not disappoint, beautiful decor, outstanding food and attentive service, throughly enjoyed all the courses especially the specials, will definitely return. Would recommend booking in advance.

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Danielle C . 2024-03-28

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Oh lord, amazing amazing amazing. The best restaurant in Windermere. Our family enjoy dinner here so much and wait to come back again (soon) four of us ordered different dish and we shared starters and main and dessert. Every dishes are perfect cooked l, beautiful and tasty. The restaurant is beautiful inside and cosy like wine cellar. All staffs are nice and friendly. The lady front of house is amazing and always smile, make us feel welcome and look after us we think she might be the owner or manager. The wine selection is huge and perfect for everyone. We have beautiful Italian Red and nice roses that’s night. Thank you and we will definitely come to dine here again. You won’t disappointed book in advance because they are very popular and busy. Winson

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Lauren W . 2024-03-27

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First time coming. We both loved our starters, my partner had Arancini and I had the goats cheese/pear which was incredible and full of flavours, the serving sizes were also very generous. I loved my beef lasagne, it was so crumbly and flavoursome. My partner enjoyed her porcini mushroom dish. Great service, attentive staff, sadly we were too full to try desert!

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188dominicc . 2023-11-26

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Firstly, the starters were amazing. We had the arancini and the calamari which were really tasty! We were a little disappointed with the pasta dishes, we had the carbonara and the arrabbiata which we asked for chicken to be added to. The chicken was over cooked and chewy, the pasta sauces were really tasty but the pasta tasted like one we could have made from a packet ourselves. The team were really attentive and polite, but we felt quite rushed to eat our meal, within us finishing the last bite of our starters they were cleared with the mains immediately following. Not sure if this was due to us booking just before the busy Saturday night rush began but it seemed very speedy and not very relaxed.

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537georginak . 2023-11-21

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This was our second time here, with different friends. We enjoyed it so much the first time, they so deserve repeat business. The food was exceptional, staff attentive and ambience wonderful! Definitely will be back. Thank you for creating everything you need for a perfect evening out.

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Sherpa649267 . 2023-11-12

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Firstly, let me say that the food we had was excellent Lazagne, Duck and Gnocchi. And the garlic prawn with Chorizo starter was lovely. Which was 10/10. Would highly recommend going. But I was disappointed to see that Pizza had been completely taken off the menu for (Utility reasons) which makes absolutely no sense to me. A Italian Restaurant should always serve Pizza Always regardless! The Calzone I've had in previous years was incredible!! So please bring it back ASAP! The above was my only negative, the rest was spot on. So basically if your happy with not having Pizza then please come here!

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Explorer09477335779 . 2023-11-04

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We had the pleasure of dining here on the first night of our visit to Windermere (our hotel restaurant not being open on a Sunday evening) As soon as we entered (having booked!! - pretty full!) we were impressed by the warm welcome from the staff and the atmosphere of the place. Several small eating areas make this a pleasant place to be and eat. The menu was good and extensive. My wife had the Ravioli of King Prawns and I chose the Beautiful 6 hour braised -cumberland fell bred brisket. Both meals were excellent. Homemade tiramasu was superb. Service throughout the meal was attentive and prompt. Highly recommend.

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davenottinghamGB . 2023-10-30

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The best Italian we have visited.Was a pleasure from start to finish.The food and service was top notch.Would highly recommended 👌

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paulWrexham . 2023-10-25

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This was our third visit to San Pietro, we are from Scotland and make a point of booking every trip now. The waiting staff are so attentive and the food is absolutely delicious. My husband had the specials for starter and main and I had the arancini and carbonara, everything looked and tasted incredible. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough, I just wish we lived closer!

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babyham . 2023-10-22

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We had a three-course dinner last night and it was simply the perfect way to celebrate our engagement! The staff made the experience for us, giving us plenty of time and so attentive. Our drinks stayed topped up, we were able to take our time between courses without being rushed. The lovely lady waitress gave me a white rose to take away with me at the end too. The food was so good, a little rich and indulgent but the prefect treat! We had arancini, then both went for pasta dishes (mushroom ravioli and cabonara), with lemon sorbet and tiramisu to end. The starters and mains were hot and tasted fresh. The atmosphere, the staff and the food was 10/10. Will be returning for years to come to relive special memories!

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Sarah B . 2023-10-21

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Fabulous as always. Yui and the team are fabulous so friendly and professional. The food is top notch and every time we dine here we have the most amazing food and can’t wait to return. So lucky to live locally and be able to dine here regularly. Well done you are doing a great job thanks and see you soon.

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Judith H . 2023-10-20

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Lovely place but disappointing food. Had carbonara which so salty, swimming in fat and heavy on the garlic it was inedible. other meal was the sirloin steak - which was incredible - but served with fries that tasted straight out the freezer. Pepper sauce was so watery it just sloshed over all the plate. One half of tomato and one crown of a mushroom. Lovely building and friendly staff but would not return.

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Cracked A . 2023-10-11

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Whilst visiting family that live in the Lake District, they recommended this Italian restaurant in Windermere. It was so popular despite trying to book a table for five, we couldn’t. However, they were prepared to seat us outside. Fortunately it was a fine dry evening, and the tables were a little close together, difficult for the staff to serve, but the atmosphere was wonderful. There were potted lemons and herbs all around us, and music softly playing in the background. The whole restaurant was extremely busy, sign of good food. The menu was varied, and I ordered garlic prawn starter, steak for mains, and cherry Bakewell for dessert. All presented well, freshly prepared and the waiting staff very friendly whilst remaining professional. An Italian Zinfandel rose wine was the ultimate accompaniment. All in all this was a wonderful dining experience. Thank you to all the hard working staff there.

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broganmc . 2023-09-30

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Nice place, the decor is lovely, and the staff are lovely. We visited with family and brought them to the restaurant, especially for the delicious calzone. I am highly disappointed that the No. 1 food item in Italy (pizza) is no longer on the menu! We got told that they no longer do these as they wish to be seen as a more established Italian restaurant. I had the carbonara; it was good, but the quality didn't match the price. Bring back the calzone! You also need to update your website and Google as this shows the old menu.

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MarkHolliday85 . 2023-09-29

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This restaurant is exceptional The food is delicious and service is very good No pizzas on menu but plenty of other options Would definitely recommend

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kdh804 . 2023-09-25

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Me and my partner are very indecisive and picky when it comes to booking a restaurant, therefore we ended up not booking anywhere on a Saturday night. We saw this cute little Italian in one of the side streets and thought we would see if they had any space. A gent informed us that there was nothing inside, but we could sit outside. Whilst we were sat outside we had a look at the menu and was quite skeptical because of how limited the menu was. However, because we had no reservation and it was a Saturday night, we thought that we would give it a try. A lovely lady came out and told us that she would be able to get us a table inside and we took it. I would like to point out that me and my boyfriend are so happy we decided to stay and it would have been a MISTAKE if we had left. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful! It’s small, but the layout of the restaurant makes you feel like you have so much space between tables. We had the calamari and the prawn starter, which were excellent. The portions for each starter are very good and both were very tasty. My boyfriend had the lasagne, which he said was very good. I decided on the duck after reading a trip advisor stating that the meat really does fall off the bone! Let me just say that this was the NICEST meal I have ever had! The duck was beautifully cooked, the cabbage was sweet and lovely, and the purée/mash was to die for! I would drive 2 hours just to have that meal again! The staff were also excellent and very attentive. Thank you so much for making our night!

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Caitlyn T . 2023-09-23

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It ticked every single box for us. Gorgeous food, great atmosphere, good wine list and friendly attentive hosting. Yum :-)

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TKitta . 2023-09-17

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We couldn't book online before our trip so popped in as soon as they opened on our 1st night, we couldn't get a table until 8.15 which was late for us but so glad we did, everything was so good, the atmosphere, decor, staff, food,...

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GillS98 . 2023-09-11

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This restaurant is amazing for couples and adults who want some fine dining. They do not cater for kids, and they do not have pizza on their menu. This is not a cheap restaurant, but the quality is obvious from the decor, the staff and...

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Jay2771981 . 2023-09-02

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We had dinner here during our mini-break to Windermere and absolutely loved it! The staff were discreet, attentive and friendly as well as helpful and courteous. The food was one of the most delicious meals we've ever had (we had mushroom ravioli and beef bolognaise)...

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Victoria M . 2023-08-31

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Wonderful food and service. We dined on Sunday evening having Googled the best restaurants to eat in Windermere and we were certainly not disappointed. The food was excellent and the staff were helpful and welcoming. Highly recommend a visit.

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Tracy c . 2023-08-30

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Excellent vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices, and the food is as delicious as the menu promises. The arancini balls are lemony and moreish. Their claim that the duck breast would melt off the bone is 100% true. The mushroom ravioli in cream sauce is truly decadent....

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laurak_geordieland . 2023-08-24

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Found this restaurant by chance and managed to get a table. Celebratory meal for our wedding anniversary! Excellent food and service. Warm bread and oil/balsamic to start, followed by the most delicious lasagne! Excellent value, would highly recommend!

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83lize . 2023-08-22

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Absolutely stunning restaurant! We booked a table in advance, as advised online. Food was delicious and service was excellent! Would absolutely recommend and would return to eat here again!

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bunny987 . 2023-08-21

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This was a wonderful meal , probably one of the nicest restaurants in the Lake District.The starter fresh Italian Bread served warm , balsamic and olive oil and butter ,main course Duck was just the best,seafood stuffed pasta and prawns was fantastic with a seafood...

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Countryguy22 . 2023-08-19

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Authentic italian food, freshly homemade cook, excellent section of wine and even better - they have the best signature cocktail!!! Plus superb friendly and excellent attentive service. This beautiful restaurant was busy when we arrived in and we saw they turn a few people without...

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Robert H . 2023-08-16

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We visited our favourite restaurant again for my birthday meal, and all thoroughly loved our evening there… The table was decorated for my ‘celebrations’ which was great surprise. The menu is very good, although it was difficult for me to choose only one starter/main course!!!!...

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pierre20-76 . 2023-08-15

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We were visiting from the U.S. and they were kind enough to accommodate us even without a reservation. The food was so good that we went back a second night and we were only staying in Windermere two nights. We ate on the patio both...

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Love24car . 2023-08-15

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I would not recommend this restaurant even to my worst enemy. They think to cook Italian food, but unfortunately this is not even close to it. However, the worst is not even this, it’s the owner. She was rude and she would not take any...

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ilarialG3781SK . 2023-08-14

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Ignore those 3 bads review !! We have wonderful time at San Pietro We went to eat (walk in) on the partio on last Saturday night i think this was the same night of 3 Italians ate in another side on the pario we saw...

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Frank L . 2023-08-14

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Do not waste your time and money going to this restaurant! I would like to give ZERO stars!! The one that served us was the owner and she was extremely rude from the beginning until the end! My friends and I work in London in...

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Silvia B . 2023-08-14

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So came here for my birthday meal and everything bar one thing was exceptional. The King Prawn starter was excellent and well worth the £14 as there were plenty of prawns and chorizo, quite possibly one of best starters ever. BUT myself and daughter ordered...

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James M . 2023-08-12

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We had booked several weeks in advance after reading the reviews for San Pietro and we were not disappointed. The food was excellent and the staff were friendly and attentive. We enjoyed it so much and there were several other dishes we wanted to try...

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Shaws13 . 2023-08-08

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Food lovely. However booked a month in advance and sat just inside door that was left open coz of outside diners. Disappointed when went to toilette to see free tables in main restaurant. I sat in a coat all night it was so cold.

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Q949NSswimmer . 2023-08-04

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We have tried to book in here on a number of occasions but it has always been booked up so we booked quite a while ago. After our experience here we can fully understand why you need to book in advance! The Restaurant itself is...

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Stuart K . 2023-07-30

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Superb meal from start to finish. Staff were super friendly. Had no booking but fitted us in. Highly recommended goats cheese starter and special of the night , the beef was melt in the mouth perfection. Had to try Tiramisu for dessert and it didn't...

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Denise L . 2023-07-23

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Reasonably good Italian food but the experience was dampened by the rush to get us out and the attitude of the waiter. The waiter was sully at best and wanted to take the order before we had even looked at the menu. There is no...

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TimD2020 . 2023-07-21

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Ordered a couple of their signature cocktails which were incredible. The owner was polite and welcoming. The lasagne was on par if not better than ones we have had in Italy. The tiramisu is a must try, we will be back in the future for...

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mooosle . 2023-07-20

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Don’t even know where to begin, Booked a surprise night away for the wife’s birthday! After searching for ever, I came across this amazing restaurant! Am so glad I did, it’s an amazing restaurant every single bit of it, from ringing to book a table,...

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Phil F . 2023-07-15

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Booked last minute was very busy, good service and tasty food. Only downside was fillet steak was very small. Parking isn’t great near restaurant.

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RennieFamilyHolidays . 2023-07-14

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BEST Italian restaurant you’ll ever visit! The restaurant has an extensive drinks menu from frozen cocktails to crystal champagne. The service was fabulous, drinks fabulous (frozen porn star and the Prosecco/ bramble gin cocktail) and the food outstanding! Make sure you book in advance! And...

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TheBoo97 . 2023-07-13

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We ate here on Fri night , lovely little place with outside dining area too ,only small ,so booking essential! Hubby had the seafood starter,prawns with lobster ,was absolutely delicious ! Mains were ,Beef fillet ,which was the best he had tasted in a long...

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Susan B . 2023-07-12

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Wow wow wow. So happy we dine in this restaurant. The food cook perfectly and delicious. We had prawn, goat cheese , italian rice ball and special lamb dumping for starters it's was beautiful and tasty for the mains we had seabass fillet, steak, lasagna...

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Frank L . 2023-07-07

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This was our 4th visit to San Pietro. The staff, especially the owner are very friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent as usual with my wife especially liking the Arancini starter. We’ve already booked for our next visit to Windermere.

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Paul S . 2023-07-07

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My partner and I went here to celebrate our birthdays. The food was a big disappointment to say the least. Starters, prawns and goats cheese, both dishes were quite tasteless. Main course Lasagne just okay but I’ve had better in one of the big chain...

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LOUISA23 . 2023-07-06

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Quite looking forward to our evening, we had looked on line and chosen our food. Sadly the menu we were given was somewhat different and the pizza option had been removed I had the cod in tomato sauce, Jan had the Carbonara and we had...

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Kenneth P . 2023-07-02

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Gorgeous restaurant ! We didn’t have a booking but you can sit in the outdoor terrace if they have space. They were very accommodating and the waiter was friendly. The food was so nice. The menu isn’t traditionally Italian but has a little extra something....

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Hannah H . 2023-07-02

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We had an exceptional experience at this restaurant. The food was excellent and our waiter Peppe was friendly, charismatic and professional. Probably the best Italian meal we’ve had outside of Italy. Not something we expected to find in Windermere. You definitely deserve all your high...

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shuttly . 2023-06-29

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Hands down the best lasagne I have tasted, stacked high and a beautiful smokey sauce! It was quite tricky to book a table because of the short opening hours but totally understandable. We are looking forward to visiting Windermere again at the weekend and hopefully...

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Arron H . 2023-06-29

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Booked for my wife's early birthday celebration, when we arrived it was very busy. We had a good look to cocktail menu and ordered limoncello, Prosecco and soda, it was so refreshing now it is my wife's favourite aperitif. Also we had lovely New Zealand...

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sarapseven . 2023-06-27

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If I could give this restaurant zero stars I would. Menu isn’t what it states on there website, needs updating. Not much to choose from on the menu they provide. Over prices food that I could cook myself at home. Beef brisket was dry and...

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Discover34387380673 . 2023-06-25

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Rude and argumentative owner. Ordered the lasagna and it was very salty, the waitress knew I was pregnant and I kindly explained I couldn’t eat it and I asked them to send it back, we finished our other dish and drinks and asked for the...

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hayleyf832 . 2023-06-25

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First time to this restaurant. Had a great experience. The lady who took our order was just lovely and very helpful. Food was superb. Lasagne probably the best I've ever had. Start was good to. Really enjoyed our experience here and can't wait to return.

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Marcia O . 2023-06-18

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Initial impression was lovely. Friendly staff and beautiful decor. Very romantic table by a shuttered window. The Arancini starter was delicious. Sadly downhill from thereon. I ordered a fillet steak. The was returned as very tough. My husband also had a fillet which was ok...

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I8850GWangieb . 2023-06-16

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Quite enjoyed this first visit. A very pleasant interior very pleasant staff very good quality food mostly reasonably priced. Certainly a cut above the average Itslian restaurant but 40 minutes between courses early evening needs improving. Will certainly go again as I can't think of...

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sandalian . 2023-06-14

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First visit to this restaurant, so lucky to get in as only booked that day. The service and food was excellent, our starters were the bruschetta, goats cheese and calamari and all cooked perfectly. All our main dishes, including lasagna, cod, beef special and pork...

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Adrian C . 2023-06-12

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Avoid!! My wife had booked this restaurant for a ‘ very special occasion’ , because of the reviews she booked almost 2 months in advance. The day of the booking. She received a phone call stating they were only accepting cash , the card machine...

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Andy A . 2023-06-04

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This restaurant was busy at all times during our stay in Windermere. We decided to try it on our final night and was presently surprised that they could squeeze us in after a short wait. Despite being jam-packed, service was great and the food was...

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Edward B . 2023-06-03

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Authentic Italian food, freshly cooked, good selection of wine. Good service. We were a party of 8 celebrating our Mum’s 80th birthday. The staff had decorated the table and put up a tasteful happy birthday banner, all a nice surprise for our Mum. They were...

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helendZ7487QL . 2023-06-01

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Amazing food and wonderful service. We booked this restaurant for a birthday meal and the staff made our visit so special. The food was wonderful I would highly recommend. It had the best tiramisu I have ever tasted.

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Rachel M . 2023-05-29

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Wonderful evening here again for my wife & I. Lovely welcome upon arrival, and top notch service throughout the evening. The food was fabulous as always, with it being delicious, piping hot and very more-ish. We both had three courses and felt very pleasantly full...

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pierre20-76 . 2023-05-20

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We loved it here, the food was so delicious and staff very friendly and attentive👍 We had the lemony Arancini balls starter ♥️ Then the pancetta carbonara and chicken with gnocchi, again delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant to all who love Italian cuisine 💕💕💕💕

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PancakeTuesday13 . 2023-05-18

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Absolutely delicious food and wine - great friendly service and excellent value - try the specials which tonight were slow cooked beef brisket or lamb - so tasty and the homemade tiramisu and lemon cheesecake were just superb

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F3532RHandrewl . 2023-05-17

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Enjoyed a lovely meal here recently for a special occasion.. very nice restaurant with very attentive staff.. really nice food and drinks menu.. no pizzas however.. the lasagne is excellent, as was the seafood pasta..

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JuddyManchester . 2023-05-14

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The main reason I chose this delightful little Italian restaurant was bizarrely due to a dreadful negative review which had been posted. I was so impressed by the response of the restaurant. It showed that they cared about their business and they wanted to defend...

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ROADTRIP1408 . 2023-05-12

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Great food at San Pietro! A great dessert menu, especially the selection of desserts! Good selection of wines, too. Would recommend

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FarAway10064241449 . 2023-05-09

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I went here with my husband and we had such a lovely meal. We got the arrinchini, calamari and some bread to start. We thought they would be small portions but they weren't. They are very generous with their portion sizes. The starters were really...

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Hollie K . 2023-05-08

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What can I say, an absolute pleasure to have eaten here. It was a bit of challenge to book, as they didn't answer the phone even after several hours of trying. So we popped in and booked there and then for the following evening. Times...

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Muskrat71 . 2023-05-01

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Back for our 7th visit over the years. Very disappointing menu choice lots of excellent dishes removed, no patio heating supplied. After several visits would have highly recommended however no longer a choice for us - very expensive for shared bruschetta starter, pasta meal and...

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angiehO6900QV . 2023-04-29

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A popular, intimate restaurant with friendly service. It was clear from the starters onwards that a quality chef was behind the pass, as the presentation was excellent and the dishes were tasty, unusual and colourful. Recommended.

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Keith T . 2023-04-23

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Wow, absolutely stunning dinner. Cannot say how good this amazing restaurant is. Have never been before, but would recommend anyone staying in Windermere or anywhere close to go. Basically an upmarket Italian you will not have had ever.

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DandA24 . 2023-04-23

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Absolutely delicious meal. Service excellent and the best food we have had in a long time. Couldn’t fault a thing.

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Nicky N . 2023-04-22

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.. and we really enjoyed the food: the lamb ballotine was very good though the beef brisket topped it we thought in flavour. The home made tiramisu was to die for ! p.s. if you want to tip the staff then take cash and they...

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david n . 2023-04-17

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Absolutely fantastic from start to finish. The staff were efficient, attentive and welcoming. The food was gorgeous. I had the arancini balls and the lasagne. Really nice ambience as well. Will definitely be going back there!

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Vicky R . 2023-04-16

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We had a little mix up with the timings and were an hour early and unfortunately we couldn't get squeeze in but when we came back it was much less busy and therefore more enjoyable. We decided to go with a bread starter which had...

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Julie M . 2023-04-13

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Absolutely fantastic experience, went as a family booked in advanced, the staff are very helpful and the restaurant itself is very authentic ; food and drinks amazing and puddings were epic as well - Awesome night out...

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JAF_12 . 2023-04-12

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We went for dinner during Easter and everything was great, the ambience, the staff and the food. Good for couples or small groups and if you go during busy periods (bank hols) book in advance.

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Ivan V . 2023-04-10

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