Shardana in Guildford

Such a great, authentic and tasty Italian restaurant. Come here often and every time the food is spot on. Well done for such a fantastic restaurant, a great restaurant to have in Guildford!

Beautiful Sardinian food and wine plus wonderful Italian hospitality and all at reasonable prices. Definitely recommend.

Having been here during lockdowns and had great socially spaced and necessarily low key atmosphere meals, wanted to repeat the excellent food and service, but in more normal times. Opportunity arose to meet friends for a post-Chritsmas meal, and it did not disappoint. Great service again, and top quality Italian food and wines.

Great food, staff and atmosphere. Definitely one to visit. Celebrating a family occasion. Food and service was fantastic

Never fails to deliver wonderful tasty fressh food. Panzanella to die for as is the muchroom risotto - went with a friend who is vegan and they did everything to accommodate her - she had not been before and was very impressed

After a long time we had a very authentic culinary tour of Italian dishes at Shardana, loved every dish that we ordered. Believe it was Mary who spoke to us and what a lovely chat we had where she explained how few of the dishes were inspired by her mum.

Shardana is the best family business ever. I have known the family since I was younger than 1. The food is always authentic and fresh and is hard to decide what to have with an extensive menu of pasta, pizza and a fab grill menu. The family experience is second to none. Family atmosphere is brilliant along with fantastic family friendly service. There is a reason as a family we keep coming back to the restaurants run by the Lecca family and I will always take family and friends to Shardana.

Really lovely Italian food. Hats off to the staff, they make you feel incredibly welcome and you can tell they pride themselves on their friendly service. We will be back soon!

My partner and I came here on the 13th. I had visited once 10 years ago, and couldn't remember much of the menu. But it seemed ok. The restaurant became fairly busy for a Tuesday evening, and it was clear the waiter on floor was struggling with capacity. I ordered the tagliatelle Bolognese and my partner the carbonara. It was dreadful. The carbonara was the worst my partner and myself have tasted in this country - and being Italian myself, I really hoped for more. My tagliatelle was also overcooked. The waiter came over after we ate around half, and asked if we had finished and if everything was ok, I left it for my partner to tell the waiter she didn't like the carbonara and what was wrong with it. He simply said 'we do it the proper Italian way, we do not use cream' and nothing else. I attempted to converse with him in Italian about it, but he walked off being busy... apparently. He even spoke to the chef, and came back with no other words or apology. He knows I'm Italian and knows I know my food, as the waitress knew I also have a restaurant. This was the worst experience of any relative Italian food I have had in this country. And the way the waiter handled our complaint was terrible. I have never been met with such hostility in hospitality. We won't go back.

Lovely food, friendly staff. Of the beaten track in Guildford. Worth going. We went for a date and it was lovely evening.

back again to this wonderful restaurant - best Italian in Guildford. Everything is fresh and soooo tasty - very clean and wonderful friendly service

The absolute best Italian I've ever had, by far. Mary is a generous host and the love this family pours into their food is evident from the first bite. Their pasta is made fresh and there's a fantastic selection of wines to compliment the food. New dishes have recently been added to the menu, but you don't have to worry about choosing - anything you have will be amazing!

Great restaurant in Guildford. We have been many times and the food is just amazing. The pizzas are so good you just want more and more.

Lovely food and reasonably priced. Had some issues with some of my group and the attitude from one of the waiters; he was saying something along the lines of 'well you should have already found out how much you owe' at the end of the meal. Apparently he was also arguing with the group behind us. Despite this, would go back again.

I booked after a recommendation from a colleague. Did not disappoint, staff were friendly and in good spirits, food was fresh, hot and large portions, staff were attentive and took empty plates quickly. Will definitely return. Thank you

I visited this restaurant with friends for my birthday because I knew the food was good authentic Italian. Unfortunately we were let down by one rude waiter which was a shame as the food was delicious. Upon arriving we asked if two more people could come in. Begrudgingly the waiter agreed but said it wasn't ideal as all tables were booked . (They weren't, there were plenty of empty ones around and throughout our meal.) This waiter seemed very stressed and irritated generally. Unfortunately there was confusion over a meal ordered and he then proceeded to have a shouting match with one of my friends, accusing them of the mistake. It was bizarre and very embarrassing. It was my birthday and in spite of asking for a dessert and candle , nothing was acknowledged. Maybe he was having a bad day but judging by other comments on reviews, this isn't the first time. Such a shame because the food is really lovely

fabulous food very good service and atmosphere best italian restaurant in Guildford - service excellent and not too pushy and insincere like others in the area

lovely lunch again todayalways is here. Lovely friendly staff and gorgeous food - so tasty, especially the panznella

We walked in and were greeted by what we think was the manager - told me I hadn’t book a table (which I had) even though there was nobody in the restaurant, so I didn’t really see the problem. We ordered drinks and he then asked us to order our food even though we had only been there for about 10mins as he said he didn’t want to keep walking back and forth to our table! So I asked for the bill and said we were going to leave and he said no you can stay. So I asked for the bill and left.

A lovely Italian restaurant in a good location. The staff are very efficient and attentive. I had the Mafaldine, a super pasta dish with prawns. Others had pizzas, which they said were very good.

Best food in Guildford! My go to restaurant to celebrate with friends and family. Great atmosphere with delicious food! The pizza and pasta are the real thing! My favourite is the Siciliana pizza (tomato, capers, anchovy and garlic)- in the picture I asked for cheese to be added. I usually go for the homemade tiramisu and sometimes the cheesecake. Had most of the pastas, always tastes fresh and packed with flavour. Never disappointed with food or service, best restaurant hands down!

Had the best pasta in my life, absolutely delicious. Very welcoming staff. Thank you.

Haven't been to the Shardana for a very long while but booked last evening for a jazz evening. Excellent atmosphere and the food was especially good considering it was so busy and everyone wanted to eat around the same time. Service, food and ambience all excellent. Music was also very good and made for a fun evening. Hope to be back very soon.

Best linguine vongole I’ve had outside Italy. Lovely family run restaurant.

Dylan let me try the pizza, it was the best thing I have ever put in my mouth. I would 100% recommend

Last minute decision to go out. Food was ok but as it was busy, was sat in the bar area so did not sample the atmosphere of the place.

omds this made me organum this was the greatest meal i have ever tasted the tata spice pizza is so good beg u man buy it

back again to this wonderful restaurant. Forget the other Italian restaurants in Guildford this place is on another level - superb

So this one's a good one! We couldn't work out where to have lunch and the menu looked great so we went for it - really pleased with the whole thing. Food was amazing, service super friendly and had a lovely lunch.

Great food, freshly cooked and delicious 😋

Had a very tasty meal here recently with family & friends. The jazz nights sound good too.

Pizza was one of the best Pizza's o have had in a long time. I highly recommend coming here!

Stumble on this restaurant during a weekend break with the Mrs. We arrived just before 1800 and were greeted our server, who o thought looked like Lionel Messi with glasses! He gave us a warm and friendly welcome & he was knowledgeable about the menu and the beers on the menu. A big Thank you to him. The food and the service was amazing. If we’re back in town, We would definitely visit again

Really wellcoming and accomodating people. Fully booked place, we turned up in 6 instead of 3 as booked, they helped out and offered us a drink while waiting. Delicious Sardinian gnocchi with sausage

Great food - very fresh and full of flavour. The issue on this occasion was the service - there was plenty of staff but they seemed inexperienced and a bit disorganised. Fior example, a waiter broke a glass while pouring beer, shared a loud expletive and didnt do a 100% clean -up job. Also, we waited for ages to have our mains plates cleared while a couple of waitresses semed to be standing around.

Took the family for supper Saturday evening, age range 7-70. Great food, freshly cooked with friendly attentive service. What more could you want?

Wonderful little find for an unexpected Monday lunch in Guildford! Very warm Italian welcome, clean & pleasant surroundings and beautifully fresh & tasty ingredients, will definitely be coming to this ‘family atmosphere’ restaurant again!🤗

haven't been for a while. Had forgotten how good this place is. Everything is fresh and so good. Much better than the other 2 in Guildford ( P & O). Service superb and the tiramasu is to die for - in fact everything is good

First visit, excellent food and service. Will definitely be back.

We have been twice. Both times exellant food. Lots of staff always willing and helpful and pleasant. Whoever cooked the clams linguine last night is very talented its was delicious. Thank you.

Lovely haunt with an array of Italian delicacies,. I really enjoyed my ravioli and the service. Will definitely return and have a pizza. Coffee is good too.

If you like Italian home cooked food, you’ll love this restaurant. Great food.

We went for my wife's birthday and were keen to be somewhere to please a group of eleven ranged between 6 and 72 years old. We sat outside and had a very relaxed lunch which everyone enjoyed hugely. The service was friendly and attentive.

First time trying out this little italian🇮🇹restaurant. Delicious food🍽, very friendly service, all the staff were very attentive and efficient even though they had a huge table of guests, everyone in the restaurant was beautifully looked after. Thank you to all the lovely staff that welcomed my partner and I this evening. I cannot wait to return. The tiramisu is a must 👌

We had a local Italian we loved when we first moved to Guildford and the people there were wonderful and the food was great! One day we couldn’t get a table and unfortunately for them we found the shardana and Mary (the chef)! This is as authentic as it gets and we have nearly made our way through the whole menu! Traditional Italian cooking with the best service to match! Highly recommend! We come here every other week and we wouldn’t go anywhere else now!

Best pizza in the south of England! Mery and her team are outstanding

Most amazing restaurant in Guildford owned by the most loveliest of people. Everything was top notch; the welcome, the service, the food and the wine. For starters we had bread and olives with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. We both had ravioli with mushrooms (the best I've ever had and I have this in every Italian restaurant we go to), paired with a bottle of Silenzi Rosso 2019 and for desert we had homemade tiramisu (amazing - I normally hate this option but it was delicious) and raspberry and chocolate truffle. The owner of the restaurant very kindly advised me on how to make pasta to surprise my girlfriend, gave me a secret recipe for the sauce and advised on the wine (he's a professionally trained sommelier, of course he is!). All in all, exceeded our expectations and, although we're new to the area, we already know we will become regulars! Thank you so much to everyone for a wonderful night.

Sensational from start to finish. Excellent service and beyond exquisite food! Loved the fact it was tucked away from the Guildford high street. Best Italian food I've ever had in England.

What a cracking little fund! Was checking into my hotel when I heard a couple saying that they had visited this place so thought I’d give it a. try. And I certainly wasn’t disappointed! Fantastic ambience, all Italian staff from what I could tell and food was superb. Evening was capped off when the lady chef (owner?) came out of the kitchen to chat with the paying guests. Will definitely be back!!

Food was absolutely wonderful and not reqlly expensive!

having been to italy it takes exceptional pasta or pizza to get impressed nowadays (wow sounds snobbish, but hey this surrey). Unfortunately, although the service and decor are nice, the food is simply just OK. The calamari starter was alright but anything deepfried in batter is always going to taste fine. But look at the ravioli in my picture. Looks like something my dog vomited up. Who on earth thought that was OK to serve?

Superb Italian restaurant. A brilliant range of options and cater to lots of dietary requirements.

On a quiet weekday summer's evening things all pretty laid back. Had the Shardana pizza, a combo I hadn't tried before and it was excellent. Service friendly and not overbearing, prices good. Would definitely return, should I ever be marooned in Guildford again.

Small independent restaurant tucked away just off Upper High Street. Great food, service and atmosphere. Have a food allergy/intolerance? - no problem. Everything is cooked from scratch so they can adjust the recipe if needed, just ask!

You could easily miss Shardana given its location down an alleyway. What greets you is a clean and bright space, complimented by smiley staff - I particularly enjoyed the humour of The Don. Very convivial. Food itself was fine although didn’t knock my socks off. Worth a try.

Food was okay but not as good as I'd hoped service was excellent very kind and top notch but still food was laking in flavour and taste not worth the price

The staffs are very helpful and attentive. But despite being identified as an Italian restaurant, some dishes have a reinterpretation of the house.

Amazing service and food, wine red, atmosphere of the restaurant wonderful, kind waiter wonderful man, nice boss restaurant our favorite we will always come back there highly recommended.

What a lovely place tucked away behind Guildford High Street. Good service and food. Would definitely recommend and return

We sat outside on warm evening, good food.

Bardzo dobra pizza ( ciasto idealne ) Lazania palce lizać Pyszne włoskie piwo Moretti Polecam

I recently visited Shardana for an evening meal and was surprised by the amazing food they had. As a veggie/dairy free there was quite a few options for me to chose from and even dessert! The service was lovely too. Definitely my favourite Italian in Guildford - really enjoyed my evening!

I cannot understand bad reviews about this place. I never write reviews until I have been somewhere at least a couple of times and even then it's rare. However the food at this place is awesome and the staff are lovely.

I took a party of 15 people to Shardana for dinner before a family occasion. The party included two young children of 3 and 1 years old, and a number of Italian family members.. The food and service were excellent and the help I received...

Superb dining experience and atmosphere. This restaurant always delivers an exceptional experiences. I love it here and it’s beautifully tucked away behind the bustling high street. The food and the drink are amazing and the staff are really attentive.

Chefs don't read the adaptations that the waiters record. My wife asked for salad without dressing - it arrived with dressing,easy to spot but meant she started her meal 5 minutes after the rest of us. My son asked for pizza without the chillis but judging by how much he was sweating this had be overlooked. Won't be returning unfortunately.

Wonderful restaurant with a warm welcome and fantastic fresh food. Lovely independent restaurant 😁

Excellent independent Italian with deliciously different pizza. Highly recommended, great value for money Directions - walk straight past Zizzi for a more authentic meal

Love this place, tucked away authentic Italian in Guildford. Service very friendly and inexpensive meals with pizza or pasta possible as well as full on Italian dishes.

Fantastic food. Love the fact they have gluten free pasta and great service

Between us, we had a pizza and pasta - both were delicious. I had the Parma pizza and the base was nice and thin and there was no scrimping on any of the toppings which were all fresh and tasty. My other half wafted down...

Lovely little Italian restaurant tucked away of the main high street. Would highly recommend going there if your in town and like your Italian food. Best calamari I ever eaten and I love my calamari.

Went for my birthday. First time here and had a lovely experience! The staff were super friendly! Really made my birthday a memorable one! And food was lovely too. Very good atmosphere and reasonably priced food and drink. Would definitely recommended and definitely visit again. Thank you for a great evening to all staff and hope you enjoy your chocolate cake!

The service and the pasta was amazing. Will come back next time I'm in Guildford!

I don’t quite understand the moderately good reviews. I either caught them on a bad day or it’s really as bad as I experienced all the time. The service was about the best bit of it and even that was distinctly sixth form. Mussels overcooked by some way; gritty sausage pasta (assuming gristle) and sloppily presented; desert was on the distinctly boring side of mediocre. I really have nothing to recommend about this restaurant.

Very good food, big bowl of pasta, delicious pizzas. Good variety of wines, only the tiramisu wasn't the best. Good service

Pyszne kalmary. Bruschetta wyborna. A i wino dobre.

Italian food and Italian staff, what else can you ask for? The venue itself is a bit boxy, but they can't change this part.

Very polite staff. Lovely food. Reasonable prices!

The young woman who served us on Saturday 4th March went above and beyond in making sure we had everything the way we wanted it. I didn't catch her name but wanted to let the owners know they have a fabulous staff member there.

Visited today for a quiet glass of wine and mixed board. Lovely service, really nice environment. Got greeted by a chef in Italian who humoured me with my Italian. Absolutely recommend for a lovely experience.

Fabulous, best Italian I've ever had .

Food was delicious, properly cooked Italian from raw ingredients. Service was prompt and lovely atmosphere in central Guildford.

As we could not go out on Valentines day, we took the opporunity to go out the night before and well, far more sensible thing anyway to go out when it's less busy. And as ever the food and wine was just so great. For...

Went for an impromptu lunch and didn’t need dinner! This authentic family run Italian has a lady chef who produced the most delicious prawn and asparagus pasta and super fresh and tasty Pizza. The flavours were great and ever so fresh. Will definitely go back...

My daughter had her 13 th birthday with 7 of her friends. Nothing was too much trouble . The staff were friendly and helpful. Food was lovely and arrived in good time. My husband and I sat on a seperate table and our food arrived same time !! Great service . Thank you soo much for making my daughters birthday perfect . Will return!!!

We just had a delicious meal here. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. They had many vegan options and everything was fresh and great value. I highly recommend this independent Italian restaurant. The garlic bread was divine!

Хорошее обслуживание, очень вкусная кухня, доступные цены. Были с женой и маленьким ребёнком. Однозначно рекомендую!

Excelente lugar. Muy buena atención. Menú italiano totalmente exquisito. Ambiente familiar. Recomendable

Outstanding Italian restaurant in Guildford. Amazing service.

Food is always excellent and they are very good for accommodating small children and pushchairs. Always recommend!

Dined here with my lovely niece. She was on crutches and I had a stick so we had a table on the ground floor. and Booked a table for 12-30 on aSaturday and it got busy later. Lovely food, gnocchi. Truffle pasta both excellent. Staff...

The staff were so lovely and the food was exceptional!

The food was absolutely 5⭐️ for affordable price. The place is nice but wasn’t as cozy as other Italian restaurants in the city. The staff were very very friendly.😊

The lasagna is delicious, bloody mary as well. Excellent service to add. Update: I go back for the lasagna everytime!

Best Italian food in Guildford, good service, just slightly off the beaten track but worth finding.

Awesome place, great food, amazing service we will definitely be back!

Very accommodating because we hadn't booked and it was a busy Saturday night. Outdoor seating with the heaters was great. Food was fantastic 😋 Service was great! We will definitely return!

Noisy friendly Italian. Good food but not the place for intimate meetings

We were greeted and shown to a table, it took a while to be asked for our drinks order. We asked for tap water which we never received. The starter of bread and olives arrived and three minutes later our main meal arrived which We...