The best restaurants serving Italian food in North West

Sister and I dined here before a gig on the 13th April. Meals we ordered were amazing. A gentle prompt from the waiting staff to order a side which was the best part of the meal. Both of us would recommend to other diners to try 10/10 worth a visit.

When all the reviews were five star we were so excited I called to check when the kitchen closed to make sure we got there with plenty of time the kitchen closed at 10 and we arrived at 9. We ordered straight away just garlic bread and some cokes, the restaurant was quite empty only 2 other tables after we finished our food a young man came over and said ‘r u done with that’ which my sister said no he took my plate and said ‘u ready for your mains yet’ very passive aggressive. The whole time we were sat around 4 staff were all stood at the bar snickering, looking at us, and laughing. When our food came the young man aggressively put down the plates and gave us very little Parmesan - Ik it sounds petty but he was very passive aggressive and short with me and my sister for the whole evening. The food was plain and untasteful we literally ordered meatballs and pasta I don’t know why it tasted like nothing. We barely ate any of it and I asked for a takeaway tub when the lady picked up our plates a knife full of tomatoe sauce fell on my sister white top and it fell towards her face. The woman was reasonable and went to go and get a wet cloth, offered to foot the dry cleaning bill. When she returned my sister had left obviously very frustrated and she had brought back a lemon hand wipe 😂. I payed the bill and left. Honestly I have never written a bad review on anywhere because I understand not everyone has the same ideals as me and have other things going on. In my eyes what started off as a kind gesture of taking my sister out for a meal turned into a waste of time money and food. I payed £50 for not the best food a stained top and to be made like we were being rushed out of the door due to being the last customers. I always try to be reasonable but it was honestly the worst service experience

30/05/25 Meal for 2. Calzone pizza & Lobster ravioli with a bottle of wine Absolutely perfectly cooked and fresh Staff are very attentive . . great atmosphere Great value for money

By far the best restaurant in Altrincham. We absolutely love it/it’s our ‘go to’. The menu is perfect - just a few options, done to the highest standard. Great atmosphere, great service, great food. Keep up the good work, guys!!!!

Walking by the canal, we passed this stunning restaurant, decided right there and then to have dinner with my family. I had the mussels in tomato sauce which was divine as my antipasti, on the chef’s special. My mains was really scrumptious lobster ravioli in creamy lobster bisque sauce with baby shrimps. My hubby chose the Paccheri Al ragu and my son had spaghetti bolognese. All very delicious and hearty family dinner with bruschetta and tomato pizza bread for their starter. Nano and Lee are very nice, courteous and attentive. All the staff are really, really pleasant. I would recommend it for special lunch and dinner out and for a relaxing meals with friends and family.

The food was nice, but to wait an hour and a half for starters is unacceptable.

Very friendly staff, Ellie and Daysan looked after myself and my wife allowing us to taste and recommending wines to compliment our food order. We had a fantastic lunch and cant wait to return.

Best lamb chops in the north....

Este restaurante es una joya escondida a pesar de estar abierto para siempre. Cada vez que he estado, la comida ha sido deliciosa y no puedo decir suficientes cosas buenas al respecto. El personal es encantador y amable también. Gran relación calidad-precio y buen ambiente también. Millón por ciento recomendado!

All the staff are very friendly. Very good quality/price ratio.

From the moment we walked in, LiV greeted us with a warm smile and a genuine welcome. Throughout our meal, she was attentive without being intrusive, always appearing just when we needed something. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, offering helpful recommendations and answering all our questions with patience and enthusiasm. What truly stood out was her ability to handle a busy night with grace. Even as the restaurant filled up, she maintained her cheerful demeanor and never made us feel rushed. She checked on us regularly, refilling our drinks and ensuring our food was to our liking. She also went above and beyond, accommodating a special request for a dietary restriction with ease. Her professionalism and excellent service significantly enhanced our dining experience. It's clear that she takes pride in her work, and her positive attitude created a pleasant atmosphere for everyone around her. We left feeling well-cared for and impressed by her dedication to providing outstanding service.

Fairly disappointed. Wish I’d of gone elsewhere. Food bland and expensive for what it is.. garlic mushrooms tasteless, slimy spicy chicken wings ?? In gravy.. calzone not the best and the cannelloni more like a lasagne. Salmon tagliatelle was nice but due to the salmon being smoked. There’s other local eateries which I wish I’d tried. Ciao baby is up the road and is far nicer.

I had booked a table for 3 family members for last night and gave the restaurant a list of my food issues. The guys at the restaurant could not do enough to make sure that the food I had pre-ordered was good for me and just kept checking that the meal was fine. The meal was great for all 3 of us and the service was just fantastic - so well organised and all the serving staff were brilliant, friendly and helpful. One of our best nights out, that's for sure Jinnie Edwards (booked under the name of Mike Cox)

We didn't have a booking but they accommodated us with pleasure. Enzo our waiter was a class act. Friendly , funny and on the ball. The food was really good. Probably the best steak I've have since being in the UK. Well done team.

Lovely, small family run restaurant - staff very attentive - food very reasonably priced also it is lovely they let small children make their own pizzas!