Fabio’s Restaurant in Old Town has been a family favourite for nigh on thirty years, since my parents first took me there as a kid. Every experience was a special moment, it was always a treat to dine there. Gianni, and his attentive team, treats...us as royalty and still gives us attention despite their regular, enormous amount of covers. Always an ‘on-the-house’ aperitif offered to close the meal. As for the food, I recommend sticking close to the traditional structure for Italian dining: • Antipasti: a couple of small shared dishes, such as: ≈ insalata di mozzarella e pomodori ≈ insalata di mare ≈ trio fritti • Followed by Primo (1° course): pasta dishes served as starter portions especially, the fettuccine: ≈ fettuccine al salmone ≈ fettuccine all’ortolana • Secondo (2°): go for a special if possible, the fish is usually a standout, or: ≈ pollo alla’cacciatora ≈ filetto rossini / filetto alla boscaiola • Contorno (sides): usually comes with the main so no need to order separately • Dolce (dessert): panna cotta or banana di fabio followed by espresso/latte + digestivo, limoncello being a personal favourite Suitable for: ≈ Romantic meals, family, parties, solo dining ≈ IBS-friendly, just ask for alternatives and they’ll accommodate ≈ Portion sizes appropriate to Italian meal structures ≈ VegetariansMore

The ambience in this restaurant was just superb. Tuesday evening and packed! That tells you something! My food wasn’t exceptional yet tasty enough. The service was truly excellent. Engaging, personable and with a smile at all times. All 12 of us enjoyed our visit.

Another fabulous evening last night. It’s always busy so recommend you book. Even though busy the food was ( as it always is) first class. Three of had Fillet steaks which were perfectly cooked with our chosen sauces. Piping hot vegetables. Wonderful starters and three...of the four of us managed to squeeze in a Dessert. Well done Guys. Already looking to return soon. Lesley, Tony. Paul & Lorraine.More

We went to Fabios last Thursday as a work team, for our managers retirement. We're a remote team, so colleagues travelled from Scotland, Sheffield, Wakefield, Northampton and Bournemouth. I can't thank the management and staff there enough for making the evening so memorable and special...for everyone, but especially for the retiree! Everyone said the food was lovely and complimented the warm, friendly atmosphere and the fantastic service. Keep up the great with Fabios!More

Fantastic night fantastic company fantastic staff All very accommodating. My wife’s 70th birthday went the extra mile.

Myself and two friends went for dinner tonight at Fabios, it’s been around for a long time and continues to be a wonderful restaurant with lovely food and great staff. I would recommend this venue for anytime you want great food mixture of families, friends...and romantic dinner all in the same place.More

Thank you Ronaldo, Roberto and staff at Fabio’s Restaurant Swindon. What a wonderful Lunch we had to celebrate my sisters 40th wedding Anniversary, the food and hospitality was excellent,

Our favourite place for authentic Italian food. Excellent choices...all at reasonable prices. Service quick and friendly. We can all recommend!

Last night we went to dinner at Fabios, the food was amazing and service was spot on. We hadn’t booked a table but they managed to find us a table. Would highly recommend, this is our go to for Italian food. Would recommend the monkfish...or halibut.More

Restaurant was absolute, fantastic staff unbelievably supportive and the food was out of this world. The last time I had steak Gorgonzola was in Portugal in an Italian restaurant in Calvera Portugal this one topped it is staff, very good with the kids

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and awesome food. A good selection of Italian wines complements the menu which is extensive. We sat in the covered courtyard at the back.

the food that we had was excellent: both the veal and chicken mains were plentiful with lots of meat and lovely sauces. Well worth paying a few more pounds than a pizza. We arrived for 19.00 and service was quick - too quick to be...honest - until the place got busy and then at 19.45 when we got our dessert menus, fell off a cliff. We even had to ask twice for the bill and waited 20 mins in all for it. Shame.More