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Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza, Sicilian, Southern-Italian
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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Reviewed yesterday via mobile

It’s great that Surbiton has this family run restaurant. Alida and her team really have raised the levels. Gamberoni Vesuvio (sp?) is a winner and the rib eye was one of the best I’ve eaten. A must go ….

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 27 October 2023

Absolutely delicious, every bite was sublime! The staff were friendly and the service quick and professional. The highlight for me was the fried chicken and spaghetti, and the tiramisu. Cooked to perfection and the portions are generous. If you're in Surbiton and looking for Italian...food, this is the place.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 24 October 2023

This restaurant is always incredible. Me and my family have been coming here for over a year now and every time has been better than the last. Very friendly staff, delicious food and a relaxed cozy atmosphere make this place one of the best restaurants...i’ve ever been tooMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 27 August 2023 via mobile

This family run Italian restaurant has reopened after a very well done interiors make over whilst they were closed. Under watchful eye of Alida it’s always a pleasure to visit. Great food and ambiance

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 26 August 2023

Been going for years, had deliveries when allowed during covid. Such a friendly welcome and great food. Introduced friends and they love it.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 13 July 2023

Food's good with generous portions, wine's good and the service is absolutely brilliant - such lovely staff. This was out first visit and it won't be the last.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 14 April 2023

We’ve been several times before but always get great service and lovely food. Staff remember you from previous visits and are so kind towards my mother-in-law wh is currently 88 years old and finds going out quite an effort. You are not hurried to vacate...the table which is great. They have a lovely selection of Italian wines too. Definitely recommend a visit.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 3 April 2023

Never disappoints, food is so tasty, atmosphere pleasant and lovely smiley staff makes a great evening

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 10 March 2023 via mobile

It’s a good sign when the restaurant is nearly full at 6.45 on a Thursday evening! Luckily they did squeeze my wife and me in. Others that hadn’t booked weren’t so lucky. The scallops and then the prawn dish were first class. It’s pricey but...worth it. All run under the expert hands of Alida.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 2 March 2023

So often Italian restaurant means pizza or pasta only, but we were delighted with the other choices for our lunch. I ordered two dishes from the specials of the day, both needed careful cooking and I wasn't disappointed. Perfectly cooked scallops on a delicious risotto...followed by Calves Liver with creamed potatoes and vegetables and a lovely gravy. The liver was perfect, browned on the outside but tender and pink inside, this chef knows their business. Chris had an enormous starter of goats cheese and mediterranean veg followed by a big plate of salmon & pasta, full of flavour. We were very full but managed to share a chocolate cake from heaven even so. Portions were generous and we could have happily managed without the starters or just eating a starter and dessert. The restaurant is stylish and comfortable and the service is excellent. The Sangiovese by the glass was very drinkable. We had 2 generous glasses of wine and a vodka and mixer, and I think the cost including service was around £100. These days, considering we ordered the higher priced mains, felt very fair. I am so happy to support good restaurants like this in these difficult times. Leave enough time to find a parking space.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 27 February 2023

My friend and I have come here a few times and I am consistently given fantastic service. Food is to die for and the people who work here are so lovely to chat to, really engaged in conversation and friendly.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 15 February 2023

Very rare for me to take the time to write reviews of places I've been, but this one warrants it. We had such a lovely time, 4 of us with 2 prams - potentially difficult to accommodate in a small venue, but the manager (owner?)...made sure we had a table with plenty of space and was absolutely delighted to welcome us in. We were not rushed at any point to order etc (which seems to happen more and more these days) and had a simply fantastic dinner. The food was incredible, service excellent, I can't believe we've only been here twice since moving to the area in 2020. We WILL be back soon!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 6 February 2023 via mobile

It was our first visit and we had a great evening. Lovely food, we had main course dishes of pasta, liver and sea bass. All were beautifully presented and tasted great. The Tiramisu for dessert was the best I have ever had! The service was...really good, very friendly and helpful with our choices . We will definitely be returning again.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 8 November 2022

Couldn't resist - I chose the liver once again. But you can't beat calves liver cooked by an Italian! Delicious. Great service, again. And I am going back in a week - can't wait!

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 9 October 2022 via mobile

My husband and I celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary here. We were not disappointed. You need reservations, as the place is quite small, but we’ll worth making them. I had the beef medallions and can’t remember the time I had beef so tender. It came...with mash and veg. My husband had seafood linguini that was meant to be spicy but they adjusted the spice level for him. We shared a salad and calamari, which came out quickly and very hot. We had dessert as well for the special occasion. I had lemon sorbet which was just right after a rich meal. My husband had the tiramisu, which he said was incredible. We will definitely be going back again! And take away is available! Bonus!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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  • Food: 4
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  • Atmosphere: 3.5