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Canaletto is an award-winning family-run Italian restaurant in the hamlet of Kingswood, Buckinghamshire. Located between Aylesbury and Bicester on the A41 and a short five minute drive from Bicester Village, Canaletto is the perfect destination to enjoy fresh authentic Italian cusine, lovingly prepared by our skilled chefs and looked after by our dedicated front of house team. We are incredibly passoniate about what we do and are focused on delivering authentic Italian dishes using the finest fresh ingredients, seasonal and local where possible, together with exceptional personal service and superb value for money. It is as simple as that. Whether you fancy a cocktail and chichetti in the bar,
PRICE RANGE
US$13 - US$31
Special Diets
Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
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Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
Pub, Italian, Mediterranean, Sicilian, Southern-Italian
FEATURES
Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Highchairs Available, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 5 November 2023

Came for lunch on my birthday 28 Oct with OH and sister. Have passed by many times and avoided mistakenly thinking it would be one of those Italians with a huge menu with ready made dishes Wish we had tried earlier. Huge restaurant which was...quite empty at lunch time but this did not spoil ambience. The menu had a good selection including vegetarian and I was torn whether to try the special and I had been assured that everything cooked to order - and I believe it was . the wines we chose were delicious and good value The staff were friendly and helpful but not overbearing - we certainly took a lot of their time by chatting with them (probably too much but they did not seem to mind) Look forward to returning soon and would certainly recommend Gracias and Grazie!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 1 October 2023

Everything is great about this restaurant. Staff brilliant. Friendly and efficient. Food is amazing, created with care and flair. Special mention for Ruben, the manager. Such a happy, lovely person. Thank you Canaletto, for a great evening.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 16 September 2023 via mobile

My Wife and I attended a Dinner Jazz evening at Canaletto on 13th September. For £49 each we enjoyed a superb 3 course meal and great 4 piece band, playing jazz classics. The ambience and attentive staff made the evening complete. We’re already looking forward...to next month’s event!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 10 September 2023 via mobile

It was my 60th birthday so I was looking for somewhere a little different, this was a great choice, The welcome was very friendly, the table was ready for us, the staff were attentive, polite and happy, there was a delay in 2 of our...meals and the manager dealt with this before it became an issue, If you need a lesson in customer service this is how to do it, thank you, it actually made the occasion. The food was excellent, hot, tasty and filling, Will we return,,, most definitely, looking forward to trying something else from the menuMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 5 August 2023

Firstly I would like to start with the positives really lovely people. The food was nice I was expecting better if I’m honest given the prices and previous reviews. What unfortunately let it down for me we’re the desert costs £9 is just too expensive....I understand ingredient costs etc have risen but still I think that just let it down for us as they were not worth that cost. If they were chilled it would have helped but when they are going around on a trolly for the evening some deserts shouldn’t be at room temperature. But as I say lovely people.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 29 July 2023 via mobile

Excellent attentive professional service. Food was amazing the chef really understands flavours. 3 course all perfect.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 24 July 2023

Perfect restaurant for a romantic date night. The food was superb, as was the wine selection, cocktails and service. My only negative was that the lobster linguine could have done with a bit more lobster at £32. Would highly recommend.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 25 May 2023 via mobile

An end of work dinner for a team of 7 and every person more than happy with their orders. The staff were welcoming and accommodating, the surroundings are pleasant and inviting but most of all the food was superb. Unfortunately, a few of us were...driving, so the wine list was reluctantly left alone. If this restaurant was local to me, I’d be a regular. Recommended.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 5 May 2023

Good food and nice ambience - it always feels like a treat to come here. Staff are welcoming and the food is tasty and fresh.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 29 April 2023

The most amazing Italian restaurant I’ve been too!! All the staff are incredibly welcoming and lovely! Especially Ruben, myself and my partner know Ruben from the Wool Pack in Aylesbury, he is the most amazing manager!! The food and service was 100/10 we will absolutely...be back… soon too😊More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 19 April 2023

A group of 5 of us went for dinner for my husband's birthday. The service was very good, the waiters knew the menu and could advise. The food was delicious - we all had 3 courses and were very happy with our dishes. They provided...a slice of cake with a candle for the birthday boy and sung happy birthday, which he was not expecting! Will definitely return.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 2 April 2023

We met for a family lunch, to celebrate a birthday. The service was excellent, and all the food was lovely and cooked fresh. The menu is great for all ages. We will return when the opportunity arises.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 24 March 2023 via mobile

Visited late afternoon at short notice. Had an excellent meal and the service was friendly and very helpful. Sadly we don’t live locally but would definitely return when next in the area.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 24 March 2023

My daughter Claire arranged a very amazing surprise 80th birthday lunch party for me on Saturday 18 March in the conservatory. Everything was excellent - the food, service and ambience. The staff worked so hard. Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely. We always try to go to...Canaletto for dinner on our anniversary in September each year and did so on our golden wedding 6 years ago. We would highly recommend the restaurant. Can’t wait to return.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 18 March 2023

Great restaurant. Superb decor, very welcoming. Busy. Very good menu, great choices. Bread and butter brought to the table which is nice. Can definitely recommend all the dishes we had e.g Calves Liver, Tuscan beef, Steak. Lovely dessert trolley comes round. All very tempting. Will...definitely go again.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Hi, We don't have a dress code but most guests opt for smart casual. We hope this answers your question and look forward to welcoming you to Canaletto soon. Canaletto
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Hi Susanna, Thank you for your question. Unfortunately we do not allow dogs at Canaletto except guide dogs. During the Summer / better weather, we allow dogs on our outdoor terrace. We hope to welcome you to Canaletto... More
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Canaletto is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5