Spaghetti John's in Bedford

We were visiting Bedford --where I grew up. This was a Groupon deal, and it was excellent value. From the minute we entered, we were looked after. The staff were helpful, friendly and knew what they were talking about. Our food was the best Italian I have had for a long time. So if you have the chance pay them a visit. They are close to the Embankment and there is some parking close by.

Amazing food, excellent service. Can't fault anything, will definitely be back. Friendly atmosphere, very professional!!

Fabulous service and ambience. We just turned up on a Thursday evening with our groupon voucher did not book. Staff very helpful allowed us to swap our glass of wine for a coke and small lager. Excellent range of vegetarian and gluten free options.Food was very good and nicely presented. Desserts are to die for.Children were made very welcome it was lovely to see a big party turn up with several children. Will definitely go again.

Had lunch at Spaghetti John's today as a break on a walk and to celebrate our 30th Wedding Anniversary. We walked from Priory Park into Bedford along the river it's an easy walk of a total of 5 miles round trip. This place is the perfect spot to take a break! It's not far from the river and the Higgins museum it makes for a truly lovely day out. The food is delicious and all home made. They do a good value set menu as well as everything from a high quality light snack such as Avacado and roasted tomato on toast to a full a la carte meal. Make sure to have an ice cream they are also home made. The best place to eat in Bedford!

All of our food was excellent and delicious, all members of staff are lovely, helpful and very friendly we all recommend this restaurant.We would also love to come again in the future.Also their home made gelato is delicious.

Decide to go for date night. We had received a voucher so planned to use it. Wasn’t optimistic as we hadn’t had amazing visit year or so ago. Turned up and greeted with a smile. Was nice and quiet and nice atmosphere. Served quickly. Food then was outstanding!!! Smashed our expectation and will definitely be coming back!!! Thanks for a great night!

An excellent lunch with my wife and two daughters. The waiters were very attentive and the food was delicious. Recommended.

Fantastic food and especially great service from the lovely Bam! Due to bad traffic we were late to our reservation (we informed the restaurant) and the staff were very welcoming to our table of 8! Bam was our waitress and we had a fantastic meal! Highly recommend!!

Went here for something to eat after a few drinks in Bedford. Restaurant was quite empty for a Saturday evening at 9pm with only 2 other tables present. Never the less we were so hungry so ordered our food and drinks straight away. The mozzarella balls to start had to be sent back as the centre of them was cold, these were clearly ‘warmed up’. The garlic bread with cheese had to be sent back as there was a long black hair baked within the cheese. We then ordered a veggie carbonara. I did not think that you could go wrong with pasta. Spaghetti was COMPLETELY inedible. I would have consumed less salt if I had drunk a pint from the sea. I am by no means a fussy eater or someone who sends food back but this was really the worst food I have eaten. The pasta had hardly any sauce and the whole dish was completely over seasoned with so much salt. The waiters were extremely polite and apologetic about the situation and kept offering for a change of food. When the bill was brought over no food had been charged for. This was a welcome surprise, however nearly none of the food was touched. Unfortunately we will not be returning to this restaurant.

Went on a weekend with family , restaurant very busy and there was a singer entertaining all night. He was great fun and people were dancing later on. Had a set menu, food was okay but not outstanding. Lots of sharing platters for starters, chicken, cod, lasagna, or aubergine parmigiana main, followed by desserts. Service was friendly and prompt, even when busy.Only negatives were when a waiter tried to clear my wine bottle which still had half a glass of wine in it. They also overcharged us adding some else’s bar tab to our bill, this was rectified once we had checked through it and insisted it was wrong. Would go again but also open to trying elsewhere.

My wife and I visited yesterday for breakfast which was amazing value for money, great service, quality food and a wide variety on offer. Best breakfast we've had in Bedford by far. I should also mention that we've been several times this year for lunch, dinner and also an occasional drink or coffee (hot chocolate is excellent) as a couple, as a family and as part of large groups and all the same comments apply - and we're fussy Italians!!. All the pasta is home made and everything we've eaten from the menu is clearly of the highest quality, freshly cooked from scratch and charging a fair price. Last but not least is the gelato which is every bit as good as anywhere we've had in Italy, in fact better than most.

Visited here as an extended family of 12 including a 3yr old. First impression was good. Met by very friendly member of the team, offered drinks until rest of party arrived. We had pre booked which was great! Meant no hassles with menus, we could just enjoy the evening. There was a singer who was fabulous. Loved this touch. Lots of Italian locals seemed to frequent which I thought was a good sign. The starters were sharing platters and seemed never ending. Belisiomo! Mains were tasty. Overall the atmosphere, food and service were great. I will definitely return.

I stumbled upon Spaghetti John’s, but what great food. Carpaccio starter was very good. Main course was perfectly cooked al dente pasta, lovely sauce. All

Went to Spaghetti Johns Sunday night , only 2 tables occupied, so based on all I’d read , expected it to be pretty special

My husband and I stayed at the Bedford Swan and decided to go out for breakfast. We walked all round Bedford but couldn’t find anything we fancied. As we walked back to collect our car we noticed this restaurant at the back of the hotel.

A bright airy restaurant , which has an easy chair seating area too for anyone just wanting a coffee. There is plenty of seating outside too.

Visited on the 19/10/18. Staff were fantastic, starter of soup was also excellent but when it comes to italian meatballs and lasagna it was really and insult to italy. The lasagna looked like dog food!! And tasted it!! See picture. Meatballs were edible but nothing special. Very disappointed and for the price ( around £13 ) it does deserve negative feedback. Staff offered icecream to say sorry and that was delicious but my evening was ruined especially with my burger being dry as a brick with 0 taste!! Some food did look nice but we did not get the chance to try it.

Went here after having a very hot curry locally. Fabulous Italian gelato made in house. My place to go in Bedford when we are around.

I have travelled around Italy and have sample what Italian cuisine should taste like. Sphaghetti John's restaurant do that, all pasta are freshly made, good portion, reasonable prices, Staff are friendly and welcoming. If you drop by at 3pm and have coffee/ tea you get a free slice of cake. I been to this restaurant several times with my husband sometimes with friends and I could highly recomend for anyone who have not visited this restaurant to give it a try.

This place is a absolute waste of time . If you don't believe me try ringing them . I must have phoned them at least 20 times over the course of a week and could not get anyone to pick up. On arrival the place looks run down and the staff was very rude. They really could not be bothered and said just get a refund . Definitely will not be going back , I have had better service from a burger van . Just hope this review dosnt get overlooked or deleted so it saves somebody else from this very poor experience .

How lovely to have a restaurant that makes its own fresh pasta & ice cream. I found the menu a little limited but the lasagne I had was delicious. I really loved the little ice-cream cone they served with my peppermint tea after the meal - a clever idea.

I lunch here regularly, and just love it! The food is first class, the atmosphere is just great. Relaxing and wonderful mainly italian staff. I used to be a fan of Carluccios’ but this beats it hands down. Fresh pasta/bread made on the premises and great value what more can I say. Grazie..

So I have been told by my colleagues at work that the restaurant is well worth a try, one of the best in Bedford. After a few months I decided to finally give it a go and oh boy I was not disappointed.

Fantastic service , very reasonably priced . Great choice , vegan option on set meal , with choices on courses ( which is unusual ) great services and can’t wait to go again

My wife and I visited on a Saturday evening, the restaurant was very quiet, probably due to it being holiday season. Our food was excellent, as was the service. The final bill was a tad shy of £75 and I thought this was rather expensive for the type of restaurant. We will go back, but not as often as we would if it wasn’t that bit over priced.

Today was our 6th visit and we were not disappointed. The service & food are of a consistently high standard. The staff are very friendly & welcoming. This is not a chain so please support your local businesses. We wouldn’t hesitate to bring friends from another town to this perfect restaurant ❤️

It was a tremendous meal. I enjoyed a beautiful meal. The staff were first class and ensured a few times during the meal to make sure everything was OK.

Didn't enjoy it here. The food wasn't very nice, no buzz about the place and they didn't seem well staffed enough to cope with the customers. Their own daughter, about 2 or 3 was left to run around the place very late at night and was hitting customers which all went unchecked. Won't be back.

Great relaxed atmosphere and a wide choice of menu items. The locals kept dropping in and having gelati. Reasonably priced and great service. We liked it so much we are going back again.

Haven’t been for years, but will definitely be going again soon. Wonderful staff, great atmosphere and all food was delicious, especially the Gelato. If you love Italian food this place is a must!

Visiting the Bedford River Festival today with another couple, and looking for an escape from the heat and chaos we found Spaghetti John's, and what a find it was.

A lovely little restaurant a two min walk from our hotel. The service and food both outstanding. Highly recommend a visit.

This restaurant service is warm and welcoming. The waiters took excellent care of us during our time there. Food is fresh, well presented, tasty and yet simple as it should always be according to the old Italian tradition.

Lovely staff, but I was genuinely disappointed with the food. It was quite pricey and the portion sizes are not great. The lasagne lacked any real taste and the spaghetti was a little under cooked. I understand ‘al dente’ but this was too firm.

Family visit on a Wednesday late afternoon about 5pm. Lovely food. Pasta made on the premises. Excellent service. Good value. IS

Came here last Friday night for dinner - it wasn’t very busy unfortunately but we had the very reasonably priced 3 course set menu and a few bottles of wine between us. I had the baby squid to start, followed by turkey and chips (it was more sophisticated than that but I can’t remember what it was called!) and pear and risotto cheesecake for dessert. All the staff were really lovely, the food was amazing, and service excellent. I will definitely be going back!

My partner, myself and a friend decided to eat here after a trip to the cinema. We weren't expecting much as it didn't seem to be a particularly busy restaurant. We each picked our courses from the set menus and were blown away by each course. The food was absolutely amazing and beautifully presented, and the staff attentive without constantly being on top of you as I've found in some restaurants. Two courses were more than sufficient for myself amd partner and at prices of £12.95 for two courses or £16.95 for three we were REALLY happy with the prices. As is the norm with most restaurants drinks are generally a little expensive. However we were offered a jug of water for the table which we declined, however we thought this was a lovely touch particularly for those who would prefer just water. Our friend had a dessert which he said was the best he'd had for some time. They have their own small deli counter as well as ice cream counter. Toilets were clean and pleasant, overall a fantastic visit and we all look forward to returning very soon.

As visitors to Bedford we were surprised to find Spaghetti John's just behind the Castle and lunch beckoned! We had my wife's 94 year old invalid aunt with us and there was no difficulty in accommodating her wheelchair. We received a warm and friendly welcome and our pre-lunch drinks included - for me - a fresh orange juice that was so refreshing.

We decided to go to this italian restaurant instead of another local one and were massively disappointed. The bruschetta bread was clearly overly cooked and tasted like a burnt brick, the food was very average and hugely overpriced for what you received, and the waiter not very friendly. There are so many other italian restaurants in Bedford to choose from, the restaurant itself looks lovely and is in a nice location but that's about as far as it goes.

Visited on a very busy Mother's Day lunch time. One of our group was coeliac and the fact that all pasta was available as Gluten Free was a huge bonus. Tried the aubergine parmigiana and was disappointed, over seasoned and just didn't taste very nice. Thoroughly enjoyed the gelato though which was a great way to finish the meal.

Just had some amazing food tonight with the family. Never disappoints. Every course was fresh and tasty. Staff very friendly. Highly recommend it.

Had intended Nandos, but staff uninterested in serving us, so we walked round the corner and found this. The food was amazing - try the deep fried ravioli - and the service excellent. So glad we went there, and would happily go back time after time. Also excellent value.

One of the best gelaterias I’ve been to. Homemade, creamy, stringy, cold Italian ice cream. Zingy sorbet. Will try the food next time we are in Bedford.

Also really really good coffee and continental breakfast during the weekend. Would recommend the soft couches for a cosy chit chat over the chains anyday

We decided to go for a family meal and had booked a table in advance. We found the food and service to be great. A very enjoyable evening.

The very best gelato in Bedford. Homemade. Better than all these new dessert places opening everywhere

Thoroughly enjoyed New Year’s Eve at Spaghetti Johns. Great buffet, fun band and excellent atmosphere.

This is our first visit to this wonderful restaurant as it was situated opposite our hotel for our break.

We had lunch here while we were staying in the Swan Hotel, after we spotted it out of our window. We sat outside (it was in the late spring) and enjoyed both the food, the service, and the ambience. I appreciated that there were gluten free and vegetarian options on the varied menu. We would recommend going here for a casual, authentic Italian meal.

Sister spotted the restaurant as we were walking around Bedford. Had a strange looking exterior, which reminded me of beechside restaurants. Inside was pleasantly surprised. Nice decor and airy fresh atmosphere. Staff were extremely helpful pointing out vegetarian options and actually put together a main course that was Vegan. Didnt feel rushed and spent 2hrs inside. All food good, price reasonable for party of 3. Enjoyed the live entertainment guy with his guitar and songs, he took requests.

We were staying at the Swan Hotel, but wanted to breakfast in town.

Had a lovely meal here the other day. Could not fault it. We ordered the Arancini and deep fried ravioli for starters - the Arancini were not to our taste so the chef sent out another order made differently with mushrooms. I thought this was above and beyond! The rest of our food (Arabiata and Sea Bass) was amazing and as for the Gelato...... you absolutely have to try it! The service was fantastic, the food was lovely and I thought the pricing was reasonable. Will definitely go again!

We booked for a party of 38! The team were attentive , well organised, very friendly and helpful. Starters were amazing and came out by the plateful as a tapas. Great idea and very relaxing....absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. Mains were pre ordered and desserts were chosen if and when wanted. Made what could have been quite a stressful situation, as some people were travelling from far off locations, very relaxed and welcoming...... Thanks guys.

We ordered a variety of food. The vegan dish was bland but that is usual in a non vegan restaurant but they could cater for a vegan which was good. But for the rest of us a very pleasant meal. And very Italian as well. The place was full and we were glad we booked in advance. I will go again.

I've been here quite a few times now,either in small groups or with a friend, and both the food and the service always excel. It looks like just another steel-and-glass outfit, with hard surfaces and a tendency to echo, but I think that's misleading. The style of the house -- the blend of courtesy and familiarity -- are true old-house Italian. The menu is quite extensive, and features a lot of standards, but the freshness and zest of the cooking are outstanding. We were there once when a waiter was in training by the manager: "Other hand behind your back when you pour the wine, place the bottle to face the customer.....". Italian tradition ie safe here. Ome of my (many) plump friends has a weakness for the in-house ice cream, and he goes for the three balls every time.

I have to mention that on Saturday & Sunday they offer a full English Breakfast and we have had a number of breakfast over pasted five months and it's at a great price. Great service and the staff are very helpful. It a place to bring the family with a great selection of food.

Family dinner for eldest son's 21st, we went early to accommodate the kids and the service was as attentive and efficient as when it's busy. Anti-pasti to share didn't disappoint, with some fresh ingredients full of taste. Lots of empty plates through and even got my youngest son trying rocket and pallenta chips. All of us left taking about how we have never had anything short of good service at this restaurant. Of course we will have to return to test that theory!!

Never been before but will go again! Lovely food I had aubergine bake it was lovely and the polenta chips were gorgeous never had these before. Plenty of sauce on the pasta dishes. Great presentation on the dishes see my pic. Lovely ice cream to finish it off. Staff were friendly and great service

A pleasant enough meal with work, I went for the steak sandwich and new potatoes followed by tiramisu. The main was nice enough, the bread was a little thin and over-toasted, would have been better just having roll or sub rather than the slice of bread. The pudding was great.I would go back here, recommended.

We went here for a birthday treat. It was lovely. I had the home made spaggeti and meatballs and my husband had the Itailian hamburger. We had the antipasti and galeto ice cream yummy the food was delicous. The atmosphere was lovely the lighting set the mood for the time of day which changed as the day progressed into evening. The waiting staff were right there when needed. The floor had foot prints over it everywhere which we couldn't help but notice while waiting for the food but when the food cam this quickly left our minds. They even rushed to open the door for us as we left, We had an amazing time and really enjoyed a taste of each others meals and comany.

I didn't know that this place existed until my friend took me there - we've been visiting Bedford for 20 years! The authentic Italian food is awesome especially the home made pasta. I would not recommend the English food particularly the steak as my friend was disappointed by the small portions. The staff are friendly, bending over backwards to accommodate. The prices are high, but the standard affords that. The gelato is outstanding, an entire menu dedicated to ice cream, you can even design your own. There is also a little shop where you can purchase genuine Italian produce. Well worth a visit.

1st visit with family. The area is roomy for buggies. The staff are friendly and helpful.There was a male who met us at the front door in casual clothes, who just strolled around. He appeared to be the owner. He never smiled to my group of 4 adults, a 5 year old and baby. The food is good but pricey. But there was nothing to stand out from other Italian restaurants in Bedford. You may have a better experience

Lovely Italian restaurant that caters for all. It has a great choice of menu and as an added bonus, it offers a fantastic selection of ice creams from the parlour

An excellent welcome and service with a smile. I would highlight the vegetarian aubergine "cake" with pesto but all 4 meals at our table were beautifully presented. The home made ice ceams were superb..

Went here with family for dinner during the week and it was, well OK. Don't get me wrong there's nothing wrong just average.Its clean and tidy and staff are good but nothing really stands out.Try it, see what you think.

I sometimes wonder if there is a catering challenge which I can set for Gianni and his team that they can't rise to and fulfill! This time it was lunchtime meal for 14 people to celebrate my sister's 'significant' birthday. As ever the entire expereience was superb. The food was delicious and all served on time and together. The service was slick and effective without ever being intrusive and the whole setting suitably relaxed but sufficiently formal for a special occasion.We all left feeling full, happy and relaxed including my brother in law who picked up the tab - which was extremely reasonable.We hope your foot gets better soon Gianni so that you can enjoy running your superb restaurant without being in pain.

We came here for pudding and coffee after dinner in the Higgins. They have a separate section now with more comfy chairs that is a bit more cafe like. The restaurant was full and we had the cafe nearly to ourselves. Ice cream was lovely and very good coffee.

We had a lovely evening meal . All food cooked beautifully .I had the burger off the set menu which was really delicious. My partner had a pasta dish also nice. The wine was reasonable price and the service was very efficient .Nearly missed this little gem as it is up an alley from the main street,but so glad we didn't .

Set lunch menu is quite good value and has quite a few choices. Attractive décor, glass fronted, outdoor seating available. Staff were very accommodating. Nearer to good than average.

Great , authentic Italian food -very generous portions! Lovely, quiet terrace , ideal for those sunny days !

Ok so we rocked up thinking it would be an Italian restaurant!! To find not much on the menu but had already ordered a bottle of house wine....£18.95 (vinegar tastes better) so before we had even eaten we had spent on a bottle of water and bottle of wine £20.45!!! Ok average meal cost wasn't too bad was cheaper to eat a burger than have a bottle of wine!! But not a lot of choice at all!! So ended up paying for wine and wAter and going for a Italian pizza over the road for £11.50!! Never been so disappointed in my anniversary meal!! Shameful

A group of tried a range of dishes and only one individual was happy with their dish. Food was bland and it took ages for the food to arrive. The hand cut chips were forgotten about and when they did finally arrive they were over cooked and tasteless apart for the burnt flavour. If you are visiting recommend the tomato and chilli pasta.

We went for lunch on Saturday, ordered the food and then waited for ages to be served the drinks, first courses and main meals. The children's menu looked good but the chicken wings were not freshly cooked, the pizza wasn't a pizza really with just tomato and mozzarella, it was focaccia. Carpaccio was good, carbonara was over salty and spaghetti bolognese was average. The saving grace was the gelato. Kids loved it and my portion was delicious.Why is the service so slow? The food should be great Italian, but it's so not Italian and below average.. I think the current owners are trying hard to make it into a very Italian affair, they are nearly there but improve the quality, reduce the price and the slow service please. It's not as the restaurant was full and busy.. Freshly cooked food is obvious, chicken wings were stale and reheated. Considering how long it too to serve, I would be catching the chicken and preparing the wings from fresh in less time!!It's a great location, it just needs a small bit of management thinking to make it into a wonderful venue.

The lamb was favored and delicious. I tried the tiramisu for desert and was a perfect choice, it is very creamy and authentic. You have a large variety of ice cream that you can eat on the terrace.The service is good, the waiters trying to make you feel great.Looking from outside doesn't seem interesting but the value for money worth

We absolutely loved the food we ordered. As we pay attention to fresh food we were very satisfied of what we had. The service - brilliant! We were given free piece of cake with the coffee we ordered and the cake was amazing! The cocktail was super good(cosmopolitan). We will definitely get back again and again to enjoy it! i recommend it for %100.

We had been form the here before and some good food, not sure whether it was our menu choices or a change in menu, but today the food was fabulous, taste explosions in the mouth from the antipasto platter to the homemade tiramisu, even the kids menu satisfies a hungry eleven year old boy. Lets not forget to mention the service, plenty of staff, informative, knowledgeable and attentive, all round it was a fantastic way to celebrate Mothers day and we will be back sooner rather than later guys. Grazie

Went here sat 18th I had lobster ravioli which was nice but I wish I had asked to have olive oil over it as the cream sauce was bland & heavy.my husband had the halibut steak,it was huge & a fantastic thickness we were both very impressed with that,my only quibble the wine was warm& I had to put ice in it,apart from that good service ,good food would prob visit again when in bedford but have different dish.

We had an excellent meal and would recommend the tagliata of steak - beautifully cooked and exactly as I has asked. Our children loved the ice cream.

A family lunch nearly turned into a nightmare when my father fell suddenly ill at the table. The staff couldn't have been kinder and swiftly moved us to a fresh table and continued to help us throughout our meal. My father had to be taken home early due to a flu bug but we all wanted to recognise the customer care given.

Really enjoyed the place, environment and food. Went in a group with children and it was very friendly. Portions are really good and prices are quiet good.Also, the starters were probably one of the best I have had!

Always a pleasure to dine at Spaghetti Johns. I tried their new set menu (3 courses roughly £16 I think!) very cheap for quality of food. Best Calamari I've ever had hands down! My friend was impressed with the standard of food too. Staff were so lovely as usual

We hadn't been here for a few years for no other reason than we just don't get out as much since having two young children. We decided to treat ourselves and go out for dinner one Friday evening, so glad we did, it was incredible! It was so good that we actually took the children there for lunch just 2 weeks later, they loved it too!You can tell that everything is made from fresh products and the dough for the pizza is sublime! The other huge highlight was the handmade Ice Cream, WOW!! I'm a bit of an ice cream connoisseur lol and this is up there with some of the best I've tasted!We've been to the majority of Italians in Bedford and this is now easily our favourite, amazing food, good value (especially the set menu), lovely waiters and a nice atmosphere!

Visited today for my birthday lunch on recommendation from my son. The food was fantastic and the ice cream was to die for! Great service friendly very clean facilities. I was very impressed. Another visit is being planned!!

First time at this restaurant, was perfect. Lovely decor and the right lighting as a hate bright lights in restaurants! Just celebrated my daughters' 1st Birthday here and the waiter and waitress who dealt with us were fantastic, nothing was too much trouble, a big THANK YOU. Really enjoyed my calamari and my risotto, will definatley come again and would definatly reccomend.

Went into Spaghetti Johns for dessert after a meal at another restaurant. The setting is lovely and peaceful however when we asked for a table we could fit around we were shown to the sofas with a small coffee table. Here was size of us and we barely had any space. The waitresses were not interested in serving is and it took quite a while for them bother to take our orders. However the desserts were lovely although a little over priced.

man loves spaghetti, what can I say, sweet sauce slappin' against my face and thighs, lovely meaty bits, delicious. Thank you Spaghetti John.

I will cut straight to the chase here - SJ's IS BRILLIANT and here's why...On Saturday night we celebrated my wife's birthday. It was a significant birthday and, as her husband, I was trying hard to 'get it right'. With the superbly professional help of Gianni (the owner manager) and the hard work and attentiveness of his staff that is what happened. Nothing could have been bettered. We were a table of 10 people with a wide variety of tastes and everyone had just what they wanted, everything was served on time and my wife was very happy. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough.

We've become disenchanted with the lacklustre offerings of Bedfords Italian restaurants - so many go down the spag bol and lasagne road, which is fine but it just does not feel authentic enough for us. Spaghetti Johns looks ordinary when a glance is taken - the name has the air of a chain, the look is that of the crowd. Look beneath the exterior and a real Italian experience exists here; the feel is just right - from the ambiance as you enter, to the drinks menu in the holding area, the lovely nibbles as you wait. It just feels right. The menu while not blowing you out of the water has enough about it to satisfy - the Frito Misto is so simple but satisfying. The Bruschetta is crispy enough, the White Bean Soup is perfect on a December lunch time. Taste the Saltimbocca and transportation to Northern Italy is immediate. The Tagliata oozes flavour and style. Then the Parmigiana hits you like a ten ton heavy thing, in a good way. Aubergine was never meant to be that good. I'd seen that Gelato is home made here so it's required that I tried it...and I can confirm that the Rum n Raisin and the Luxurious Chocolate are both creamy and full of the flavours you crave. Excellent. Espresso is one of the best in Bedford. Five diners, 2 bottles wine, 4 cocktails - £182. Not bad at all. We now have a Bedford Italian to trust.

I thought this restaurant had only just opened as it was immaculate and so clean and new looking but its been here for a few years. There is a nice choice on the menu but we opted for pasta which was cooked perfectly, it is fresh pasta and made in house. Great flavour. Decent size portions.There is a great selection of ice cream and deserts. Do not go home without eating the ice cream.The staff were so nice and friendly explaining the dishes and obviously caring about the customer. They even gave us a free liqueur after our meal which was a nice touch...The prices are reasonable and I thought good value.

The food was lovely and Fresh and they had a midweek deal. 2 courses for £13 which was a reasonable price. The service was a bit slow that is the only fault I had.

Have been going here for many years. Pasta is made on the premises and there is always a good range of dishes. Staff very attentive. When full, the restaurant has a great atmosphere but at quieter times it can seem cavernous and echoey. Fabulous gelato. Good value for money overall.

There was 10 of us with a booked set mealThere was lots of food but all vile tasteless and when waiting service came over they were not happy we had not eaten the food Roast pork all fat meatballs cold cold cauliflour with olives ? Desert even worse 1st time here and the last many better restaurant next door

Although it was Saturday night the restaurant still found us a table. Food amazing, freshly cooked and staff were very helpful

Great fresh food and great service.all the staff are absolutely 1st class.a little taste of Italy right at home

The Food is pretty average , not very exciting but will do for a quick lunch. Staff are friendly and welcoming and the price is reasonable.

Nothing much to look at from the outside (it's basically in a car park behind the high street) but much nicer on the inside. The food tasted freshly-made (I had spag bol, wifey had gluten-free fusilli), and there was a kids' menu with crayons and colouring in. The service was excellent – nothing was too much trouble. When our little one didn't like his pasta because it had too much butter on it, they changed it for a fresh dish of plain pasta. All the staff who served us were super nice. We came here for an early supper after getting back to the Bedford Swan Hotel from Woburn Safari Park and were pleasantly surprised. I'd definitely recommend it for families.

Had a quick lunch at Spaghetti Johns. Cheese and Tomato Ciabatta. It was nice, sat outside. Friendly staff. A nice lunch on a sunny lunchtime. £12.95 for two including two diet cokes.

al I have to say is basically in the tittle so what I can only presume is someone who works there kid was wondering arounf well it could have been somone who was eating but who evers it was the kidx was dropping ice cream everywre

Today I went to eat again and I can only say that all impressive. The guy who greeted us was super attentive, The food perfect as ever. I ordered a steak sandwich but only had a base of bread. I would put two so really it was a sandwich. And the best desserts!!!. I will visit again. Certainly the red color I liked but I though the replacement of furniture this very carefully.

I came here with my partner as it was close and convenient to our hotel and we are so pleased that we visited! Fantastic food, all round good service and the staff were very friendly, nice and peaceful too! This restaurant is a little expensive but the food is definitely worth it.