The best restaurants serving Italian food in Cotswold South West

Alfonso Gelateria was the finest gelato that I’ve ever tasted! My husband and I had just come from traveling through Italy and never found authentic gelato like we found in the heart of the Cotswolds at Alphonso’s. I had read a lot about gelato and what makes it authentic, how it is to be stored to retain the best flavors and texture and the ingredients that go into it. Alfonso’s was excellent and every category. I rarely eat any desserts, but this was worth having an every way! Thank you for doing your gelato in a traditional and pure way. You will really be missing out if you don’t stop by this gelateria in Stow in the Wold!!!!

Second visit, both occasions I would give 5 stars. Delicious food and great service.

It was very busy when we got there so we had to wait about 15 mins for a table which was no problem because we were provided with seats to wait. We were seated downstairs which had a lovely atmosphere. The good was very nice and the waiting staff very attentive

We eat here regularly. Always a happy greeting, the food is consistently good and VFM and nothing is too much trouble for the staff. You will never leave hungry.

We had a lovely meal at Igloo on Saturday. The restaurant was busy with a large party in but the service was still good. I had the goats cheese starter and my son had the sticky chicken. For mains I had the pork bibimbap and my son the pork banh mi burger. Everything was delicious and the portions were a good size.

My Birthday Surprise. 14 family members from 7 to me at 70. Food was fantastic I had the Salmon Mediterraneo, the Steak was Lush I am told and the Pasta was pretty good as well, the children of course thrilled to have Pizza and chips. The staff were amazing and attended at a pace that left us all time to relax and enjoy the evening. Would highly recommend

I ate here this evening on my own having read the reviews on Tripadvisor, and very pleased that I did. I had the risotto (Risotto al Polo). Perfectly sized portion, delicious freshly cooked flavour. Prices were very reasonable for the food and the drinks - and kindly no service charge added to the bill. I would very much recommend and hope to return sometime.

Nice well presented food served by friendly staff. Whilst the service was good it did take a little time for the food to come. Initially one of our starters was wrong and had to be replaced. Then our main meals of steak and ale pie and Fish and Chips arrived at 9.30pm (our booking was at 8pm). Eating late is never great so if I was to book again I would go for an earlier booking to take into consideration the waiting time.

Lucy made our experience very pleasant. Helpful and cheerful but not intrusive she made our evening a great end to a good day. Thankyou

What a fabulous and unexpected find in Bourton-on-the-water. Impromptu lunch…. absolutely delicious and charming service!