The best restaurants serving Italian food in Southern NI

5 of us had a 5* breakfast at The Garden Room this morning. Each of us ordered a different kind of breakfast and unanimously all rated their breakfast as first class. The quality of food was delicious, beautifully served and the service by young people was awesome. This cafe oozes with energy, professionalism and personable approach even when it is packed. Great credit to young Johnny. He and his team are inspirational. The cafe has everything, lovely setting, great food that also caters for gluten and dairy free intolerance and vegetarian. The bonus is the attitude of this young team. You are indeed an inspiration at every level And Jamie (Chef) you are 1st class as you experiment with different menus ensuring the cafe is inclusive for those of us who have certain food intolerances. Well done and thank you. Doreen

Amazing takeaway meals really nicely presented and at a great price. All safely given to us during restrictions and portion sizes excellent. Will be back!

Have been getting the pizzas from here for a while and they are always 10/10. Tried the chicken burger tonight and the homemade bap was unreal, the chicken was also extremely tender - Everything is so so fresh! Glad to have this place in warrenpoint.

Fabulous food, staff and atmosphere. Great portion sizes. I had the herb crusted salmon with mash and my sister had a veggie pizza, both so tasty. Would highly recommend coming here. We didn’t have a reservation but staff accommodated us on a very busy bank holiday Monday.

Only stopped by Lurgan and had the best mochas. It was divine and the staff were friendly.

Good wee Italian with great service and good prices. 3rd time here, still working through the menu and enjoying the relaxed, friendly, atmosphere.

We had an unforgettable dining experience at this Italian restaurant! The carbonara was hands down the best we have ever had — perfectly creamy, rich, and authentic. The pizzas were equally impressive, with deliciously crisp crusts and fresh, flavourful toppings. Chef Roberto and his team were incredibly welcoming and kind, making us feel right at home. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a great spot for families as well. Highly recommended for anyone looking for genuine Italian cuisine. We will definitely be back, grazie mille.

Amazing people when you come here to eat you are transported to Italy you aren't in newry. It's always the best food best wine and best service.

Went here recently to meet some friends for food, drinks and watching a rugby game. The occasion was a casual affair and we all had pizza. I have to say that the pizza was one of the best pizza's that I have ever had and it was a joyous surprise. Very well done to the Vecchia Roma - would recommend all to try it!

Nice area clean and lovely decor, except for toilets beside the bar were awful for a restaurant, food was lovely, some salad starter (rocket and parmesan) is extremely small for the price, served on a side plate no more than a few pence worth, staff friendly and helpful, two cocktails on offer tried both, they were not well presented at all, spicy margarita was not spicy but just a standard margarita. Cabonara I enquired before ordering and it is not original it's made with cream etc, sadly. (I think that all restaurants toilets reflect all of the establishment, definitely need revamped and brought up to higher standard) I do think a bit more effort could go into the plates as £6/£7 for a couple of cuts of French bread and tiny dips, or a handful of rocket and parmesan is excessive. Ceaser salad I asked for chicken but didn't have any on when arrived at table.

It is a quaintly renovated old mill with lots of quirky character—not what you expect from the outside! It was quiet when we arrived for brunch, and we were given the full attention of the friendly and welcoming staff. The chicken fajita melt was a generous portion & very tasty. The bread was crisp & the dressing delicious. We also had a steak sandwich with pepper sauce. The meat was of excellent quality, thick, and juicy. The portions were generous & the menu was affordably priced; we will be back for sure! Leaving via the rustic bar on the ground floor we could smell the sweet aroma of the peat fire & hear the clinking Guinness glasses..... tempting on such a cold day. A hidden gem that is well worth a visit.

This takeaway is let down by the horrifically ill mannered staff. 2 weeks on a row, the apparent 'manager' has taken the order incorrectly and when we phoned, politely to ask that they correct their mistake, the answer was, 'I don't know what you want me to do, it's with you.' There were no apologies, no offer to correct their mistake but instead, she was heard to snigger about our complaint. I genuinely never complain about anything but when people are rude when you are paying for a service, I think the very least that should be offered is an apology. If the actual owner of 'Twice the Spice' reads this, please please re-think you management structure. Your current manager 'who refused to provide her name' is nothing shy of hostile, rude, and not someone you should have representing your business.