The best restaurants serving Italian food in East Midlands

We stopped here on a visit to Castleton as we thought it looked lovely on the outside and we fancied a pizza. We chose a table outside and I went in to get some menus. I was met with a questioning look, which felt uncomfortable but the waitress said she’d be out to take our order. A group sat down next to us and someone came out to take their drinks orders but ignored us. We then waited a few more minutes but no one came out. We appeared to be the only two tables outside, so it was very odd. We decided to leave and went next door to the Rose Cottage cafe, and had a delicious meal!

Went in about 2pm on a Thursday so it was quiet. Only a small place but had a wonderful, welcoming staff, quick service and the pizza was served fast, got and was delicious.

Great place, lovely and comfortable feels like you are in Greece! Just make sure you put aside 24 years for your order 😘

The Angler has had a “customer confusing” time during the last five’s years as it morphed through many stages from The Mill Street Pub and Kitchen in 2019 to its current new Nepalese style dining set up. At each stage I’ve giver The Angler a try and while there were moments of inspirational magnificence from many of its proprietors, there was sadly no consistency with its menu offer, food quality or service. Considering the above (and knowing there are 6 other Asian restaurants in town)I was still happy to try the new Nepalese offering to assess its potential and I am happy to report that I enjoyed the food and the enthusiasm from the team yesterday evening. Everything we ordered was delivered to our table well cooked and well presented and everything tasted very good. I had a lamb dish which was very tasty with well cooked and tender lamb meat. The two different chicken main courses my friends enjoyed were equally delicious. We shared three starters which also hit the spot. Good tasty food. Great service and good value!! Well done to Suq & Manish and their colleagues for a good dining experience. Stay consistent with the food, service and value and we will be back for more. No consistency equals no customers!!

Very friendly restaurant and people. The food was delicious. The atmosphere was great and the food was delicious. Service was good.

The service and food was impeccable! We loved the scallops starters and would highly recommend. Will be back again soon!

What can I say about this gem of a restaurant. Well first, hats off and congratulations to the chefs an extremely busy night but still managed to bring all the food out on time. Sea bream was perfectly cooked and the smoked salmon and prawn tagliatelle was amazing!!! As always the very best creme brulee I have ever tasted, ever!!! Of course, we will be back. ❤️

What a treat ! Amazing food and service and stunning decoration. Authentic Italian cuisine. Well done 👍🏼

I love Caravelli’s. It’s such a fabulous Italian, with proper Italian food not like in many places They even did me a Dolce that wasn’t on the menu an Affagato..my fave

Went for a birthday dinner with my family.Very disappointed !! Service was good- but food was minimal and it was very loud with crowded seating.

First time at La Torre for us, celebrating our son & partners engagement and their birthdays. The meal was nice and the staff very pleasant & helpful.

Really good meal, all food was hot, really tasty lovely flavours. Will definitely order again

Family of four stood waiting for service at the ice cream counter, three members of staff spoke to us and said just a moment… 10min later we left unserved. If they are not open the doors should be closed, if there open have the staff to serve. Oh well, next time maybe?

Visited for Valentine Night Out, excellent food, lovely staff and nicely spaced out tables , nice not to be able to hear your neighbours conversation. Lovely staff presented me with a rose at the end of the evening, lovely gesture.

FANTASTIC AGAIN!!! Love this restaurant. The food is amazing the staff are friendly, attentive and go out of their way to answer any questions or accomodate you in any other way they can. It was my sisters birthday and they secretly put a sparkling candle on her pudding and brought it out for her. She was delighted 🤩. HIGHLY RECOMMEND 🩷