La Marina

La Marina

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Hours
Sun
10:30 - 15:30
Tue
10:30 - 23:00
Wed
10:30 - 23:00
Thu
10:30 - 23:00
Fri
10:30 - 23:00
Sat
10:30 - 23:00
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Travellers' Choice 2024

RATINGS
Food
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.4 of 5 bubbles
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CUISINES
Italian, Mediterranean, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
features
Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant?
About
Our passion for food stems from our heritage and homeland Sorrento, Italy. This small town along the costal line of the Amalfi is notoriously known for its mouth-watering dishes. After living and working in Sorrento for many years we are proud to share our experiences and infuse our dishes with southern Italian undertones. Our philosophy is simple, we believe that food only tastes great when it is locally sourced, fresh, delivered daily and made by people who know how to cook. We would expect nothing less if we went to a restaurant to eat. That is why we practice this every day at La Marina as we want our customers to relish every bite.
CUISINES
Italian, Mediterranean, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles433 reviews
Excellent
272
Very good
80
Average
46
Poor
21
Terrible
14

Cheekycider
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2025 family
Amazing food! The early bird menu was just £19.95 for 3 courses! The food was absolutely delicious, big portions, super tasty and obviously homemade. Cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough….. Bellisimo!! 😘 Gracie millae!
Written 11 February 2025
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 couples
Every time we come back there we expect more of the same, however we never get more of the same, we just keep getting better and better! We were served this time by the delightful Lowri which we like because she always has time for us and always has a smile on her face. We have been as a couple, we have dined there with family, we have been there with friends and every time we leave with a smile on our faces and a feeling of money and time well spent. We know we can be a tough crowd, we have been lucky enough to go to a lot of places and see a lot of the world. This often means that we expect more than sometimes perhaps we should. None of that matters in a place like La Marina where the food is always great the wine is always just right for the food and the service comes from the likes of Lowri. Lowri who is a long standing member of the team with the owner and manager always look after us so well. They fitted us in and even rang us to suggest moving our table inside when the weather report changed at short notice so that we didn't miss out. When restaurants and staff go the extra mile like that, they are worth going the extra mile to. If you are in Portishead be it as a resident or a fleeting visit, make the time and don't miss out on a fantastic dining experience and smile with them as they always give service with a smile.
Written 1 December 2024
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ALAN C
Bedford489 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 couples
lovely place for lunch. Special lunch menu (pasta and pizza) is very well priced and has excellent choices. Lovely views over the seven and the old lock. The staff were very friendly and accommodated our dog. There is inside and outside seating.
Written 24 July 2024
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DST100952
Exeter137 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 couples
Food and presentation were very good but the ambiance to make this a special place was missing! I dined here with my wife on a very warm summer evening and we made a reservation the previous day. On arrival we were given a choice of tables but chose a small table with a stunning view, realising that it was not actually large enough for drinks I approached a waiter to ask if I could move to a larger table and was given the 3rd degree and told food would be very slow coming (which in fact was not the case). Our choices for starter and main did not disappoint although the duck meat in my pasta was obviously reheated and as any chef knows, reheating duck can make the meat tough and dry. Our reservation was for 8pm and by 9:30 the staff were folding up tables and sun shades and storing them which did not give much of a feeling of being welcome. When the bill came it included an arbitrary added service charge which was paid grudgingly as the waiter we had for most of the evening did not once crack a smile and did his duty efficiently but without an ounce of charisma. On leaving I was asked by another waiter if we would return but could only mention the lack of cheer in his colleague and the excuse of long hours of work was offered. From my own experience that is standard practice in this industry and if you can't find pleasure in offering hospitality you should find another line of work
Written 31 July 2024
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Trevor W
9 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 family
Family meal to celebrate a birthday, the restaurant is small but nice and very hot inside, four of our party ordered starters all four left most of it and when the waiter came to collect the plates they mentioned that it was very dry and could not eat it all his attitude of complete disinterest, we then ordered our mains some of us ordered the chicken and mushrooms but the waiter was very short with us saying if you don't tell me type you want how will i know what to get you. When the meal came it was ok others in the party had to wait a bit longer before their meals came, it was a shame that some of the waiters had a bit of an attitude, the meals were ok but not brilliant for the price i think they are over priced. I do not think i will be rushing back there again in the near future.
Written 21 August 2023
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BHoops
5 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 couples
La Marina used to be a fantastic local resturant when we lived in Portishead. We had some time off and thought we go pay a visit for old times sake and honestly gutted we bothered. I will stress the staff are lovely as always, but the food is so poor now. All very greasy, the mozzarella starter came out within around 2 minutes and was obvious it was just put in a fryer to heat up. Pasta was average at best (i can honeslty make better at home) and the sides were again greasy and lacking in flavour. Such a shame for what was once a gem on the marina. I understand cost of ingredients and running costs have gone up, but customers shouldn't leave feeling ripped off and like they have wasted a nice lunch out.
Written 5 April 2024
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Mark D
Portishead1597 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 family
We have been coming here for years, but the last time we came (last year) the food was disappointing, so we booked with trepidation, not being confident that it would be a good experience. However, we were very glad that it has largely returned to it’s previous high quality of food and service. 3 of us came for an early dinner, ordering a bottle of house white wine, 1 whitebait and calamari starter to share and then a main course for each of us - veal, sea bass and hake with 2 glasses of wine between us The quality of the fish was excellent, while the veal was a little tough in places. The total cost of the meal was £110, so not cheap, but we will be going back again.
Written 9 January 2023
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SoulFireMage
Birmingham11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 friends
Truly excellent, every single time. Excellent, friendly service and in our last trip, wowed my neighbour with the best pork belly he'd ever had, truly mouthwatering. My lobster was excellent 😍 Always excellent quality food, great atmosphere and a lovely view. The waiters even remember that I often have a garlic bread with my starter 🤣. A regular favourite.
Written 12 August 2023
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Elin B
17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 family
What a fabulous dining experience on the beautiful portishead marina- as always, we have had a delicious two course meal, full of flavour and not to mention the impeccable service. If you want an authentic Italian experience then La Marina is the place to go! We came for my mum and dad’s 50th Birthdays on two separate occasions and we were not disappointed. Lots of variety on the menu, and the quality is high on all the dishes so hats off to the chef!
Written 14 November 2023
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Heidi
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 friends
Popped in to La Marina yesterday for lunch and we were so happy that we did. The place was buzzing. The service was excellent, it’s becoming rare to find professional waiting staff, but at La Marina you can always expect, professional, friendly and efficient service. We chose two dishes from the lunch menu which were absolutely delicious. I am a big fan of burrata so was delighted to see that they have added a salad with burrata and roasted vegetables. I was beyond excited when it arrived. A creamy burrata sitting on perfectly roasted aubergines, courgettes and a sprinkle of olives, with tasty tomatoes and a drizzle of olive oil, all beautifully seasoned. It was absolutely delicious. My friend ordered the Caesar salad and was equally delighted, it had all the tasty components required for the king of salads. We can’t wait to go back asap. Thank you La Marina!
Written 7 April 2023
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glothorn
Santorini235 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 family
First time out since COVID and had such high expectations but sadly we were very disappointed. We have been here many times before and had good experiences but this was totally the opposite on all fronts. We booked a table and were told to ‘just choose one’ when we arrived. Menus came quickly but that was it, we were left waiting without drinks and had to eventually gesticulate and call to get some attention. The food came in good time but was mediocre at best. None of the steaks were cooked to order and the seafood pasta tasted strange. It was very cold outside which didn’t help but other tables seemed to be getting plenty of attention. I can’t help but feel they have missed a big opportunity to encourage people in these strange and difficult times, a little bit of tlc would go a long way, we were never checked on or asked if everything was ok at any point and came away very disappointed on our daughter’s birthday.
Written 1 May 2021
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Wendy B
14 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 none
Have been visiting the restaurant since 2007 to 2018 when living in Portishead. relocated to Wales and still came back, last visit was October 2022. always has been excellent, Travelled 90 miles each way to celebrate there toning for my 60th Birthday tonight. Service-deteriorated Food-deteriorated Wine quality-deteriorated No acknowledgment or birthday treat. What has happened ?
Written 11 March 2023
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Lucy V
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 family
We went on recommendation for my daughter’s 21st and had a fabulous evening. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming and the food was faultless. We had a mixture of pizzas, seafood platter and Al Carte menu and everything was delicious. A lovely atmosphere and we will definitely be returning.
Written 11 January 2025
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J J
44 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 couples
A very nice and friendly Italian restaurant on Portishead's harbour.  We arrived without a booking, and they were happy to fit us in.  It was a busy lunchtime with what appeared to be lots of repeat customers, which is always a good sign. There was a good selection of dishes on the menu.
Written 24 September 2023
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To whom it c
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 none
We spent a weekend in Bristol and booked a table at La Marina . We arrived at six pm and the restaurant was already nearly full . Our waiter Peppe was funny and made us feel at ease . We started with the classic insalatta tricolore and a king prawns in herbs and orange sauce . As main I was thinking about one of the pizzas but we ordered the scallops risotto and a fillet with ham on truffle sauce , both fantastic!! Puddings we had the classic homemade tiramisu and a lemon cheesecake, both to die for . With a bottle of wine the bill came at less than 42 per person. The atmosphere is very relaxed but organised. Well done Beppe and all the chefs . I’ll see you soon for the pizza that I missed . Arrivederchi .
Written 4 April 2022
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