Settebello Trattoria in Gloucester

Good restaurant located near the docks, the service is friendly and the food is good. For a starter and pasta, count on £39 per person.

This place is special . The food quality is so good . Second time I visit it and I am equally as impressed as the first time . Three courses lunch for £25 . The starter was just amazing. Goat cheese salad with beetroot , apple and honeycomb 10/10. That salad was so well balanced and delicious. The delicacy of the cheese , the combination of flavours, the quality of every ingredient in that plate. It was perfection. I will come back just to have it again . Prawn pasta (Mezzi Paccheri ai Gamberi) 10/10 , again so good, the sauce with tomato and shellfish bisque will convince you of the quality of the cooking and ingredients used in that place . Though you will have been convinced from the starter. First time I came here I had the Ragu pasta and it was equally delicious. So you will have some really good choices and decisions to make. I finished with a classique Tiramisu. The presentation was really nice specially with the raspberry and mint that added a nice flavour combo to it . It was a good Tiramisu , though I admit I prefer it a little boozier personally. This restaurant is really well rated and from the first mouthful you will be convinced. Highly recommended .

We visited here today and even though we were welcomed by a very friendly and enthusiastic host, we were disappointed with the overall experience. We were sat down and it took 20 minutes for us to be served. During this time we were surrounded by staff who were just stood gossiping. Particularly one member of staff who didn't move from one spot the entire time we were there. No one asked us how our food was, which is wasn't the best, and we just were not happy with our overall experience.

I have been going to Settebello for years and it's brilliant every time. The food, the staff and the atmosphere is always great. It is one of the best restaurants in Gloucester

Really nice place, good food. Pizzas were fantastic, pasta very tasty too.

Really good food, pizzas were amazing. Service very attentive and we were looked after very well.

Brill location & brill food, tasty, well cooked & very well presented.

Amazing place right beside the docks to have a good pizza They also have indoor and outdoor seating option

Excellent food and great service. It was very busy ( a good sign) so that did mean it was quite loud. We will def be back. Marmalade Artic Roll was a treat.

Date nights are perfect here, we came in and was welcomed by two members off staff, it was quite busy. Food was perfect, will definitely be returning. 🙂

Three of us had a great experience at Settebello. The food was excellent, the staff were lovely and the interior of the restaurant is done out really nicely. We've eaten at a few places at Gloucester Quays and while they have all been very good, Settebello is now our favourite. All of our meals were generous, well cooked and really tasty. I'd definitely recommend the leg of lamb and ox cheeks.

Delicious meal, best garlic dough balls we’ve ever had, delicious pizza crust and ox cheek Ragu

Best Italian restaurant in Gloucester 5*

A delicious meal, we loved it. We had the Rigatoni,ox cheek. Yummy!

Had a most enjoyable meal. Service was fab and the food was extremely good. Will definitely be going back. Portions were very good and next time won’t order side dishes as didn’t need it.

Fantastic restaurant all round, great availability of gluten free, vegan, dairy free variations, the staff are friendly, the dishes are delicious and the atmosphere is top tier. Our waiter Mihia was the best waiter i’ve had in a long time, tentative, jolly, professional, he even took photos of my family and I when we asked. Everything you would want in a waiter!

Will give 5 * as it is my favorite restaurant, but since the staff changed, I can feel a slight difference.

Thank you very much for the excellent customer experience! Our 11-year-old boy had an unforgettable birthday party! We will definitely come again!

Hard to fault. Exceptionally friendly staff, beautiful location, classy decor, wonderful food, reasonable prices.

Excellent spaghetti carbonara. We also ordered the spaghetti meatball main and pizza. My brother asked for more spice to his meatball on ordering. This was carried out to an excellent standard. Ours group of six excellent service from Gemma Allen. An assett to the restaurant.

Perfect midweek meal. I like a simple authentic menu, traditional dishes with a little flourish- great mains, friendly staff, nice lighting and atmosphere. Can't recommend the ragu enough or the chicken. The ox cheek was sumptuous and the red wine in the sauce wasn't acid, rich. My partner's dish was similarly beautiful. Busy too and food didn't suffer.

Do not go here. Terrible attitude of staff and owners!

Christmas Set Menu. £40/head. Fabulous food, great value, lovely helpful staff. Never disappoints

Well this used to be a regular restaurant experience for both myself and my spouse. We spent our anniversary here a couple of weeks ago and loved it! Unfortunately tonight was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had with arguably some of the most unpleasant restaurant staff. It all started when my spouse and their mother found meat fibres in the vegetarian parmigiana. Now I've owned restaurants and worked in kitchens. So has my spouse and they also have spent time in Italy and learned how to make this dish.. It's their favourite dish! They eat it all over the world. What none of us have ever experienced is meat in the dish. My spouse showed me a layer of the parmigiana which clearly had braised meat fibres. We drew it to the attention of the staff and proceeded to be gaslight and patronised by three rather forceful male staff members. We told them that merely repeating a lie does not make it become true and we were taking a sample to be tested and reported to the relevant official channels. When we left we were given a bill with BOTH uneaten contaminated parmigianas on there. I then explained that we are not paying for uneaten contaminated food. We were then given a choice by the "Manager" either pay the bill in full OR be banned for life from the restaurant. Great choice 👍 We chose the latter option and were very happy to never visit again. The attitude of the male staff was so misogynistic that tbh no one would want to go there again. He gave the machine straight to my mother in law who paid without question... AFTER she'd paid he gave her the receipt. She passed it to me and I checked it to find that only ONE of the parmigiana had been removed... My MOL was very upset about this so she asked to please have the rest of her refund. He refused aggressively, insulted my spouse and then refused to give us his name or the name of anyone more senior we could complain to! He was then openly rude to my spouse, very aggressive and (apparently) called the police in front of us. He loudly said that he had customers who had refused to pay their bill and refused to leave his restaurant. That was blatantly untrue and would be a huge waste of police time. I do not understand why he acted this way it was bizarre. Obviously we left. My in laws are elderly people and my spouse is disabled.. it's appalling to make them think the police are coming. Trust me we couldn't wait to leave! On a side note I contacted the police myself just to make them aware and ensure that they logged our information. They were really helpful. There are a few different government and health agencies that I can report this to! That's now exactly what I'm doing. I have the "meat" sample in my fridge and it will be being tested. I think that someone probably made an innocent mistake but the actions and attitudes of male Setebello staff is so abhorrent that they just had to make this a nasty, aggressive, contentious issue! How I wish they hadn't. I'm just very glad that we are never going back. Such a shame as we genuinely enjoyed it here and the uncontaminated parmigiana is actually a great dish.

Where do I even start. If I could give this place 0 I would! This is, sorry WAS my favour restaurant in Gloucester! Well, Not any more! My parents came to visit for the Christmas market and I was desperate to bring them here. I wish I hadn’t. Initially, trying to book a table was a nightmare. The phone not being answered on many attempts over different days, online booking not working so had to physically go into book. That was just an inconvenience and not an issue until tonight’s meal. We arrived, sat down and ordered. The female waiter was lovely and pleasant no complaints there. Starters come they are nice no complaints there. Then the main meal comes…. Just for context here myself and mother have been pescatarian for 20 years or more now. The parmigiana that we both ordered arrives , I make this at home often taught by someone from Naples , I have eaten this dish at THIS restaurant very regularly and it’s never been like this. So there appeared to be meat in the dish. It looked like the ox cheek ragu that my wife has often had been run through the middle of the dish. Maybe an accident, mistake who knows but Aubergine parmigiana is a vegetarian dish! Well upon my wife bringing it to staff attention the whole thing became contentious and argumentative. The waiter, manager and chef at different intervals came out to demand it wasn’t meat but egg (well if egg is fibrous and the colour of poo then I’d have a problem there too) We would not accept his explanation and took a sample to be sent for testing (I will attach a photo here.) When I stated we were taking a sample, the manager became somewhat aggressive in his tone. After alot of arguing and awful customer service on this man’s part the others in the party finished what they had to eat and we asked for the bill. When the receipt came those uneaten meals were still on there! Before paying the bill we requested that the two meals that couldn’t be eaten due to the above issue be removed from the bill but happy to pay for everything else. We were told the meals would only be removed if we never came to the restaurant again and we would not be welcome here. After tonight honestly I wouldn’t want to return here ever!! The manager went away and returned with a new amount on the screen my mother payed and then he handed over the new receipt. When I checked the bill he had only removed the one meal and refused to refund the other. The way that misogynistic prick of a manager was shushing us with fingers on lips and telling us our voice hurt his ears now we are not getting refund and to leave was disgusting behaviour from anyone let alone a manager. Some how feel if I was a man he would not have treated us this way! Needless to say we didn’t get the refund and he rang the police telling them we refused to pay the bill. Who does this to regular customers that PAYED MORE THAN WHAT THEY SHOULD HAVE! We payed the bill and have the proof! Lots more to write but will update once we get the results back from the relevant parties. IF YOU RESPECT YOUR FAMILY OR EVEN JUST YOURSELF DONT GO HERE! DEMAND BETTER! That member of staff should ADMIT YOUR MISRAKES AND JUST BE A NICER HUMAN!

Food and service is excellent and would highly recommend. The only downside is the tables inside are very close together and feels very cramped, especially when busy.

Lovely late lunch, perfect pasta and pizza.

Great food but a bit consistent with trying to get you to order your food before you've had chance to have a drink or a sit down and chat.

A fantastic meal. Quick,friendly service. Lovely staff

Despite the awful weather a lovely place to eat after a day's shopping.

we had niamh as a waitress and she was lovely. we had an amazing time and we had were laughing the whole meal. Thank you

Absolute 5-star place. A fantastic welcome, attentive service and superb food in a choice location in Gloucester Docks for our daughter's 21st birthday. She was wished a happy birthday by all of the team there and the staff were so kind. We all chose very different things, Pizza and two different pastas, and all were really good. The pizzas are enormous - you have been warned. This place is one I'd travel a little further for if my schedule meant I was passing through or around Gloucester. The staff were tidily-dressed, well-presented, well-mannered and positive in outlook - yes, it matters! They were also obviously trained in communication with one another - being served seamlessly by several different members of the team matters too. The place was bouncing and had a lovely atmosphere - it was obviously frantically busy for them, but they seemed unfazed and remained completely relaxed. We had a lovely time and while Gloucester isn't a regular town on our travels, this would be a go-to if we do get their again.

Last minute decision as train cancelled. Highly recommend will be back.

Fantastic all round, one of the best restaurants in Gloucester especially if you want to celebrate something. The team are fantastic

Amazing evening. Live singer was the icing on the cake.

A good place in the docks . Enjoyed a salad, dessert and coffee on a sunny day. Service is excellent, lots of follow up and attention from all the staff.

Amazing roast beef sunday lunch, one of the best...ever

Fantastic food, wines selection is strong. Service outstanding. Friendly and polite.

Excellence in service, atmosphere and food quality.

Been here many times, my favourite Italian in the UK. Just cocktails today, excellent Negroni

We come to settebello all the time with my family,food is the best and Niamh and Rene good atmosphere outside! Will be back soon Thank you to everyone always

The Lunch time menu has less choice but still a good variety.

Given this must be the most expensive restaurant in Gloucester I had high hopes for our meal out here, but I left feeling disappointed. This is a busy restaurant, and it is loud. There seems to be little to absorb sound, so the environment is just noisy. It wasn't full and there weren't any rowdy parties, yet we had to lean in to hear each other at times. The service was initially very attentive but as the evening wore on it became harder to attract the attention of the staff, whereas at the beginning they seemed to be always immediately available. Turning to the food, the tomatoes in the Caprese Salad were too cold and that might explain their lack of flavour. To be frank they seemed like a supermarket's cheap salad tomatoes. The mozarrela was nice, but the basil was lost behind the rocket that was included with it. The balsamic was divine. My main was the Agnello Grigliato, grilled leg of lamb steak. First off this turns out to be chargrilled (specified on other dishes, but not on this one), and it was heavily dosed in pepper; the effect of this was to lose the taste of the lamb behind the other flavours and it probably didn't help that the lamb was overcooked. The pesto mash was interesting but didn't really go with the flavours of the lamb, other than to dull the char taste. The accompanying pepperonata was the best bit of the dish. For a dessert I chose the Formaggi Misti Italiani, a selection of 3 cheeses with homemade focaccia and chutney. The focaccia and chutney were great as was the gorgonzola (although it was a tiny portion), the taleggio was nice, but the pecorino (by far the largest portion of cheese) was really only edible when eaten with the focassia and the chutney; the other two cheeses stood on their own. Drinks were good, the house wines were very drinkable if a little pricey. Overall everything seemed way over priced for what it was, except perhaps the Caprese Salad. The cheese in particular at £11 seemed very pricey for what was on the plate. There are much better value for money choices in the area with less noisy environments and better composed dishes so I don't think we will be trying this restaurant again. It was ok, but when you consider we paid £125 for a meal for two (including drinks) it becomes decidedly average and at that price you want better than average.

Lovely restaurant with a really nice atmosphere. Serves authentic italian dishes, really good quality and super tasty food. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Had a lovely evening celebrating a family occasion. Thoroughly recommend.

Lovely location, wonderful food, great people!

Favourite Italian in Gloucester. Always friendly and with great food

We ordered from specials menu, my friends hash brown was like a house brick and my lamb was chewy...the staff were lovely otherwise it would have been 2 stars

Fantastic food. The focaccia and pickled beetroot with goats cheese for starters were yummy. For mains we had the sweet potato risotto, salmon and bolognese. The creme brulee was one of the best we've had. Staff very friendly and attentive. Atmosphere lively but not loud. And lovely decorations. Highly recommend. Had we lived closer we would be a regular!

Settebello Cheltenham. We were really looking forward to experiencing Settebello Cheltenham, having seen the Gloucester reviews, but it was so poor, in terms of food, and what it’s trying to achieve, that we’ll wait another few months to try it again.

Very good food, very friendly and nice staff. We will be back very soon.

Amazing service, and beautiful food (in huge portions). Looking forward to visiting again next time we're in Gloucester and would recommend to anyone in the area.

As always excellant food and service

Excellent food and service. Can recommend the seafood options. Nice atmosphere and decor as well.

Excellent food and served to a party of 11 at the same time. Very friendly staff.

Friendly staff and excellent food. A lovely lunch at the Docks.

Really busy place to be in! Quick and friendly services. Pastas could have tasted nicer than they were tbh. The tiramisu is pretty good with slightly more solid than the tiramisus in other places. All dishes come in medium-sized portions.

The dining experience at this restaurant was excellent. Both the food and the service provided by the staff were great.

Me and my partner came here for a little date night, we ordered: Drinks: Kopperberg, Pinot Rose then Irish coffee after dinner Starters: Calamari and Bruschetta Mains: Sirloin steak ( Chargrilled Sirloin Steak, Garlic King Oyster Mushrooms, Rocket, Potato Fondant, Salsa Verde & Aged Parmesan) and Pastore pizza (San Marzano Tomatoes, Fior di Latte, Red Onion Jam, Goat’s Cheese & Basil) Service: The staff welcoming us were very friendly and showed us to our table quite quickly. We were asked if we wanted some water for the table which is always nice (And we wasn't charged for it!) Our waitress was friendly but didn't seem too experienced as she wasn't sure if the drink I ordered was on the menu but that didn't bother me at all. We were left alone whilst eating which I always find nice but wasn't the fastest when it came to picking up the plates when we had finished. Starters: The calamari and bruschetta starters were really tasty and we both enjoyed them Main: The pizza I had tasted amazing and I really enjoyed it however, it did come out uncut (I think this might be normal?) but I had to ask for it to be cut and was brought out a pizza cutter. I know by reading the menu that the dough isn't cooked for long but I couldn't eat the pizza normally and had to roll it up in order to eat it as it wasn't possible to hold the pizza otherwise or fold it sideways to eat. My partner had the steak and again, it tasted really nice but portion wise, there wasn't too much and there was only a bit of potato fondant as you can see by the picture and plenty of rocket so by the time she had finished, she wasn't feeling too full.

From arrival through to departure I was looked after, especially by Filipe Food was amazing, thank you chef! Staff were amazing Atmosphere was buzzing, even on a Tuesday night! Very well trained guys who looked happy in their work, Very well done guys 👍🏼👍🏼

Food was absolutely delicious, both flavour and presentation absolutely outstanding. Restaurant itself is cosy, welcoming and with a rustic touch. Service from the tattooed girl at the bar was fantastic, what a lovely service. Knowledge of wine and a witty chat! 😁 However, there is some negative points. Restaurant was unbearably hot and humid, not a single window open even for a minute. Also, our server (blonde girl) could benefit from retraining in customer service (abrupt, like our request were a chore, even asking for water jug!).

Fia and Filipe were very welcoming and attentive whilst I dined, and the food was lovely.

Lovely food, ambience and service 😋 Thank you Settebello 🙏🏼

Really lovely food and staff. Catered for food allergies easily. Food nicely prepared.

Eaten here many times, outside، with the dogs. Inside and outside dining. Food nice, wine is good. Offer free Limoncelĺo nice, but non alcoholic alternative would be nice. Service today, was a bit pushy, too quick when ordering and for another bottle wine (which we have) and at end to vacate table.

Our daughter chose Settebello for her 21st birthday. It was an impressive storm going on outside and there were some impressive Italian offerings going on inside. Everyone really enjoyed their food. Pizzas, pasta, garlic bread, all excellent. We want to do a particular shout out to Kieya, who served us. Really nice interactions with us as a group. Some lovely witty exchanges; and we felt appreciated and looked after. Waiting staff like that can make a meal really enjoyable, and Kieya did just that. Thank you.

very good service, reasonably priced food (£10-20) during lunch hours and it was also delicious enjoyed it a lot

A proper Italian Restaurant, with a brilliant 'City Vibe'. It isn't cheap, but very good value for the quality of the food.....and wine.

Me and my partner came here for a romantic and atmospheric birthday dinner. The restaurant is beautiful inside and out with fair lights in the trees and plants hanging from the ceiling inside! The restaurant itself was buzzing with people and the food was lovely! Just wish the tiramisu would have had a lighter cream it was very heavy! Next time I look forward to trying the frozen cocktails!

First time here 4 generations of the same family, ages between 5 and 95. Food well presented and really tasty, a wide range of choice for all of us. One thing that stood out was the waitress who served us. She was very polite, very efficient and very helpful, all with a smile on her face. A credit to the business

Took our Granddaughter after starting college for a "celebration meal", staff were great, food was Fantastic. Will definitely bring her back again next time we visit.

Carbonara can be very hit and miss but the one I had here today was DIVINE. It was a beautiful sunny day so we sat around the side in the sun and by the water. This can sometimes mean you are forgotten by staff (in other restaurants) but nothing could be further from the truth here, staff were super attentive and efficient. Definitely will be back, YUMMY ;))

Great little restaurant by the docks. Good choice of food and the staff were very attentive and pleasant. You have the choice to sit inside or outdoors and they even provide blankets which is a nice thought.

Really lovely food and efficient, friendly service

Penne arrabiatta was amazing! And do was the bruschetta 🥰 The service was very nice with the waiter being quite helpful and pleasant.

Amazing food amazing atmosphere

First time for us, Food was fabulous staff were amazing will definitely be back 10/10

Had a great meal here & the service was excellent. Would definitely recommend

I enjoy my visit to Settebello. The food was good, although it was quite loud, given its small space. The service was excellent though, which made the evening more enjoyable and seamless. I would go again.

The absolute best Italian. Menu choice excellent and cocktails bonus. Don't go if want quick cheap meal. This has kept its good standard return a definate. Atmosphere for all expensive but you have to pay for quality. Spot on grazie

Not the best, chicken was overcooked and staff where hesitant to sit us down

Lovely lively restaurant on the keys. Fitted us in after being let down elsewhere. Thanks

Enjoyable meal Excellent friendly and helpful staff

The food tasted OK but was nothing special. After asking for an orange sand lemonade ( 3 times) I was served an apple cocktail luckily spotted before I drank it. (I was driving) however the view of the canal is fantastic.

Sirloin steak was tiny I also asked for a medium and got literal raw with 1 massive mushroom and 3 tube shaped miniature potatoes which added together wouldn’t even come to one whole potato stacked on top of the steak instead of some beautiful roasted new potatoes shocking!

Lovely staff and restaurant, cocktails are lovely. However, I ordered the “pollo” which is priced £22. When arrived, the plate contains a chicken breast, a singular potato rosti, 3 cherry tomatoes and a spread of burrata. I was left disappointed and hungry, £22 for a chicken breast! Appalled.

I went here for a friend's birthday and thought it was going to be a disaster after they couldn't find it booking. Despite me having the email confirmation. However, they found me a table. The staff were all amazing. Really friendly and helpful. The food tasted and looked great. I would recommend eating here to anyone.

Had a lunchtime meal with my 12-year old daughter. The calamari starter I had was the best I’ve tasted anywhere! My daughter said her pizza was lovely and she’s a connoisseur when it comes to pizza!! Lovely atmosphere, attentive staff, will definitely go again.

If you know Italian food you'll know this isn't quite right. Setting is the best thing about this restaurant, next to the Quays and as mentioned above watching the lights on the canal at night.... lovely!! However the food is mediocre at best!! My £11 cheese desert consisted of the smallest slices of cheese you've ever seen with a few rocket leaves, sunblushed tomatoes and olives with "focaccia bread" which really was just pizza dough. It was all just....ok!!! £114 for two people 3 courses no coffee or liquor!! You decide if that's worth paying.

It was the first time in this restaurant and I can say that it is simply exceptional! Pizza as good as in Italy (even better than many pizzerias in Italy) and excellent beers! Courtesy of the staff, speed of service and quality of the products are at home here! Impeccable cleanliness, especially the plates and cutlery (shiny!). A beautiful environment with a breathtaking view! I will definitely be back! Well done guys, congratulations! (Nospon)

Great food, very friendly staff!

Fantastic restaurant, been a couple of times with family and friends and always ended up having a wonderful meal and fantastic drinks. The staff go over and above to look after you and couldn't be more helpful. Definitely a special place to visit and can't wait to go back.

Fantastic Italian restaurant. Great atmosphere and wonderful staff. And as a bonus they have a vegan menu. 👍👍

Good food, good service, reasonably priced, wouldn't hesitate to go back.

I cannot rate this place highly enough, the food, the service, the catering to my gluten-free diet. Absolutely outstanding, wish i could give more than 5 stars ❤️

Most of my food was burned, I had sea bass, once I scraped off the skin I was able to eat it. The veg and bits were blackened. My wife's pizza was burned to charcoal many places it was horrible. Only one type of ale. The waitress was pleasant and polite. I will not be returning. Why do these places burn food. This is unacceptable.

Absolutely fabulous! Food is exceptional!

We always enjoy our meals here. The service and the food are excellent

9/6/2024-Sunday. My husband and I went to this Family-run restaurant, Settebello, that serves authentic Italian food. This is our 1st time to this Italian restaurant. Nice restaurant with spacious seating area. The serving portion is massive. I love their Seafood Pasta. We ordered from starter finishing with Dessert. Every dishes were superb. Thank to the waiter name MARCO for his excellent service and the rest of the teams. They're very helpful and attentive. This is one of the BEST Italian restaurant, I have ever been so far. Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Can’t wait to return to this awesome little restaurant. Food was fantastic and big portions, waitresses very lovely indeed. But for me the cherry on the cake is the location, being able to eat and watch the lights bouncing off the docks water …. aww awesome and limoncello on the end 🙌🏼🫶🏼

Great restaurant. Seating inside and out. Polite staff and delicious food.