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!!!!

The best experience! Highly recommended.

Great atmosphere, the food and service was excellent and quick even though we were having a late lunch . The service was not rushed at all. House wine and pizza and Tiramisu really good . Definitely go again thank you

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.

The food was of a very high standard overall, cooked to perfection and the flavours were beautiful. We did have a cheese souffle for starters and both unfortunately arrived cold. However, I politely pointed this out and Paul who was the Head Waiter and he was so apologetic, he then went above and beyond to rectify this. I can honestly say that the service we received from the off set, and even after my complaint was excellent. Paul was very transparent and honest regarding the initial food dissatisfaction that we received and the whole food experience afterwards was exceptional. We travelled here to meet out friends from over 100 miles away who recommended eating at this establishment, when we visit again, we would definitely dine here once more. The salmon was cooked to perfection, which can be difficult for a fish dish. Thank you for making storm Bert more bearable, we had a wonderful Saturday daytime lunch experience, and I would like to give a big shout out to Paul and to all the service team, especially to the waitress Mia, who was so friendly and efficient. Also a massive thank you to all the bar waiting staff and to the chefs who took our comments on board and delivered excellent, succulent hot food. Highly recommend.

We visit regularly because the service is great and the pizza is too!

OMG! An amazing experience. The setting, food and service were all outstanding! We would highly recommended this restaurant and regret we didn't eat here more during our stay. Very friendly and pleasant staff. Thank you