The best restaurants serving Italian food in Rossendale North West

Sorry but my 1st visit was my last. The food was good/ok. I've had worse and I've had better. The service was diabolical. Waited 25 minutes to order, then it took FORTY FIVE minutes for the starters to arrive. After they were eaten the table was cleared and then had to wait a further FIFTY TWO minutes for the maincourse. I wanted to walk out but the Mrs said to wait whilst also complaining. We could see two chefs working away in the kitchen but we were both definitely under the impression that take away orders prioritised Table customers. The bill was £75 which i think was seriously over priced for what we got. The 3 waitresses ran/ fast walked. The restaurant desperately needs more staff on both sides. Kitchen and tables. We will never go again.

We had a very enjoyable eve at this gem of a restaurant. So very welcoming. The food was delicious and Mario even made a dish we remembered from way back. We would unreservedly Highly recommended. 💕

Awful from start to finish. Young girl waitress jumper covering hands and pink crocs on. All drinks from bottles and cans! Poor olives. Waited far too long for god awful dishes. Seafood risotto was chewy and inedible. Cannelloni meat tasted like dog meat. I'm going to guess frozen, reheated in the microwave which we saw, then in oven to make like lava. Mondello should not call himself a chef serving the nonsense we just saw. I hope people read this and stick to an actual Italian.

The main staff member on the front desk is nonchalant and disrespectful. This is the third tile we have had to experience this after making reservations. Would not recommend the service to anyone.

Although it is rumoured to be closed for redecoration many locals believe it will not re-open as planned. This is a shame as they served consistently good food.

Great place always consistent great staff always a nice atmosphere

What an absolute dream of a restaurant. Food was superb. Service second to none . Would recommend a visit . Large spaced restaurant. Would definitely visit again

Staff lacking any form of customer service, in fact I’d say rude. Had to collect our own food from the bar that had been sat there for five minutes. Freezing cold and no toilet roll in toilets. Shame because previous visits have been really welcoming. Disappointing.