Delicate pasta filled with rich lobster meat, served in a creamy sauce with hints of garlic and herbs.
Pizza • Kebab • Asiatic • European
"Two of us popped in for lunch. Chicken carbonara which was really nice. I chose the chicken Caesar salad. It was as the menu stated, baby gem lettuce, chicken and dressing. Baby gem lettuce is already pretty limp and I’ve never heard of that being used in this dish. Dressing bit sharp. It was just disappointing and could be so much better. Needs crotons, anchovies, egg, romaine lettuce, creamy dressing. Or even just a couple of these items would improve it he dish. My feedback is for Prezzo as a chain. I blame myself for not looking at the dish contents beforehand! The following day we ate at Pizza Express and theirs was so much nicer and more as it should be. My rating is based on the overall experience and not on one dish that was just lacklustre."
Full • Pizza • Pasta • Lunch
"I have been dining at this restaurant for a long time, starting back when it was located at Silverburn and now at Braehead. Unfortunately, I was quite disappointed during my recent visit. The pasta bowls were significantly smaller and only had three pieces of chicken in them (which we paid extra for). The pizza was also smaller than before; I ordered the posh pepperoni, which used to come on a large wooden board but is now served as a small round pizza with fewer toppings. At £16.50 for the pizza alone, I found this very disappointing. The soft drinks were expensive and overall, the portion sizes felt lacking. Despite the food still being tasty, I don't think I will be returning this time. I may try some other restaurants in the area that offer similar deals. I understand that times are tough for everyone, including Prezzo and smaller businesses, but this may result in losing loyal customers like myself who struggle to afford meals for themselves and their children."
Wine • Pasta • Coffee • British
"The RHG Hotel is stunning and in a great location. However we had to wait nearly an hour for our food. The restaurant was very understaffed. We had to go to the front of house to get our coffee. At this point we had been in the restaurant for two hours and had had only one course. To compensate for this we were given our coffee free but we would rather have had it in good time. In the end we were overcharged for a side we neither ordered nor had delivered. On the whole very disappointing. The staff did their best but there were not enough of them."
Cafés • Sushi • Italian • Fast Food
"Amazing place to come for great, flavourful Italian food. Came here for the first time last week and we had some truly good food, that tasted very authentic and was excellently made. We had the three courses for a set price option, which in some places reduces your choices for what to have but not here, the options are wide and varied and every taste is catered for. The starters were nice, I had the soup of the day (tomato) and my partner had the breaded mushrooms. It was the mains that stole the show though, I had the chicken breast in peppercorn and cream sauce which was gorgeous! I had the mixed vegetables as my side and all together made a truly lovely meal. My partner had the chicken stroganoff and she was blown away by it, even as far as to say it was the nicest she’s ever tasted! Compliments to the chef indeed. Deserts, again were very, very nice indeed, I’d highly recommend the cheesecake myself. We went on a Friday night, so as you can imagine it got busy, very busy. The restaurant itself is quite compact and a lot of tables have been put in here, so you do sit quite close to your fellow diners. It is close, but not close enough to become uncomfortable, there’s just enough space. The staff are highly attentive and serve you quickly whenever anything is needed. The food and drinks come quickly as well, you don’t have to wait long at all and all empty plates and glasses are cleared away quickly. Even though your orders come swiftly and plates go as soon as they are empty, you never feel rushed at all and as stated, the staff are very helpful, professional, polite and always serve you with a smile, it’s simple things like that, that make dining here a must. I’d highly recommend coming here if your craving good, hearty authentic Italian food."
Sushi • Mexican • European • Vegetarian
"My husband, son, and I recently visited San Giovanni's for the first time since before the COVID lockdown, and we were thrilled to be able to enjoy a sit-down meal experience once again. Although we have been ordering takeout meals, there is just something special about sitting around a table together. It was my 65th birthday, and this dinner was a wonderful treat. We started with garlic bread and a variety of appetizers, including tender spare ribs, meatballs, and calamari. For our main courses, I had a delicious fillet steak stroganoff with rice, my husband tried the linguine al gamberoni, and my son enjoyed his favorite, lobster ravioli. We finished off with affogato for dessert, our go-to Italian treat. We enjoyed a selection of drinks including a mojito cocktail, beer, and a lovely bottle of wine with our meals. The total bill came to a reasonable £191. One small issue was that our online reservation did not receive an acknowledgement, so we called to confirm our booking. While it was not a problem for a quiet Thursday evening, it could be disappointing on a busier night or special occasion. I would recommend calling to book in the future. Overall, it was a fantastic evening and we highly recommend San Giovanni's."
Pizza • Pasta • Italian • European
"Five of us went to Prezzo in Upminster and were underwhelmed by the service and the food. Granted it was midweek, but the whole point of going to a restaurant to eat it to be catered for. The table and ambience were fine. The service although friendly, it was sloppy. We were caught between the two. Our waitress worked hard but wasn’t well supported by the Team. Our food was poor at best. Our starters arrived at different times which mean’t that some people were eating cold food. The main courses were a combination of over cooked or undercooked. I had the ‘mushroom risotto’ for a main. I’m sure it wasn’t but it couldn’t have been dried/packet food. The consistency was ‘thin’ and it had been most certainly heated/reheated in a microwave. I appreciate all venues are under pressure to reduce costs but there is no excuse to poor food quality in a restaurant especially when a customer is expected to pay for it."
Pizza • Seafood • Italian • European
"The garlic bread and grilled vegetable starters were quite good. The aglio e olio could have used a bit more salt, but it had a lovely aroma of chili and garlic. The spaghetti marinara with seafood was divine. The clams had a bit of grit—about 1 in 15—but it was much better than my experience the night before. The service was a bit lacking for us Italians, but the owner was incredibly patient and entertaining for the kids at our table. Kudos to him! Overall, I really enjoyed the appetizers and it was one of the best dining experiences I've had in the Lake District."
Pizza • Cafés • Mexican • Seafood
"Visited with friends on a dismal winter day when the lock gates were being repaired and an ultra low tide. I imagine on a fine day it would be far more appealing. I chose Fish and chips which were pretty average, however our companions chose rather more wisely and were very happy with their food. Cost was £30 each for 2 courses Inc a glass of wine and service."
Pizza • Italian • European • Vegetarian
"My husband and I had dinner here, we arrived at 7 but we knew there was no booking system, you turn up and get added to a waiting list for a table. We were advised an hour and got a call after an hour to say the table was available! The team there are ever so friendly and helpful. The restaurant was at full capacity but our food was on our table within 10 mins. Everything tasted amazing, we had the lasagne and lobster ravioli. Food was tasty and fresh, very good flavours and cooked to perfection. Lasagne was lovely, pasta was cooked well with a good balance of sauce to pasta ratio. Soft stringy mozzarella on top was delightful! My husband has the ravioli which was delicious, the sauce was delicate and the lobster was not fishy at all, it came with mussels which were not gritty or tough to eat. For dessert we had sticky toffee pudding and the cheesecake, just WOW. The cheesecake was salted caramel with peanut butter and a ginger sauce, the mix of flavours was sensational, a real delight on the tongue! I cannot fault this restaurant, I would recommend to all. A real gem in Ambleside, must be visited if you are in town, it was worth the hour wait! We will be back, thank you to all the staff who made our final night here memorable."
Cafe • Vegan • Seafood • British
"The sun was setting and the sky was painted with hues of orange and pink, creating a picturesque backdrop as we sat in this cosy seafood inspired bistro. The ambiance was romantic with soft music playing in the background and candle-lit tables. We ordered some fresh black tiger prawns, potted lime and chilli crab to start and then the local fish chowder. My husband hat the 10oz sirloin and we savoured every bite. The food was cooked to perfection and melted in our mouths. It was a splendid evening, and we left with satisfied appetites, fond memories, and a yearning to return"
Pasta • Steak • Italian • Seafood
"This lovely Italian restaurant has two levels. Top level was brightly lit and looked like it catered for younger families (or that's what I thought I briefly saw). We were ushered to the lower level, which is called Nelly's. It was less brightly lit up, which was perfect for a romantic dinner with my husband. The staff were attentive and pleasant. The food was delicious. The only odd thing was that they had a tv switched on and playing a movie in the background. It was on mute, but it was still a little weird to have a tv in a restaurant and at times a little distracting. I would recommend this restaurant."
Pizza • Sushi • Mexican • Asiatic
"Had not been to Prezzo for a while and the quality of the meals has clearly declined, or maybe I just chose poorly. Ordered the Crab Lobster Ravioli, which sounded brilliant in the menu: Handmade ravioli generously filled with crab and lobster. Served in a velvety tomato lobster bisque, spinach and a handful of chives That generously filled part was a lie. The ravioli were flat. And look, I know crab and lobster ain 't cheap, I was expecting a hint of them, but still, how difficult is to mince courgettes/leeks/celery/shallots, reduce them in seafood stock so they infuse, and then mix them with the tiny bit of lobster/crab so at least the pasta looks like proper ravioli and not like pancakes? And the velvety tomato lobster bisque ? It 's just creamy tomato sauce. That 's it. It was SO disappointing. Still, it was warm, it tasted ok, and the service was absolutely lovely; so it will do in a pinch. I just need to remember to order pizza or Alfredo next time."
Pizza • Pasta • Vegan • Italian
"Perhaps we struck lucky and they were having a good day, but we really enjoyed our food and dining experience here. Lovely view over the bay, plenty of room between tables and you didn't feel you had to speak in hushed tones else upset neighboring tables (we were quite a large, boisterous group). Prices are a bit steep for drinks, but hey, the White Rose is just across the street for continuing the session. Would definitely go again and we are already arranging to have our Xmas bash here."
Steak • Pasta • Pizza • French
"I was really impressed by the coast. we went with a 4 year old, and the staff was super friendly and helpful, and eating was excellent. once the ordering of a child pizza did not give a circular teig with some toppings, it was right, delicious pizza (my daughter loved it). the price is expensive, but also I would say not as expensive as we thought it could be given the environment and location. will be getting up and coming back!"
Pasta • Pizza • Steak • European
"We love this little Italian. It's tucked away off the main square enjoying views over the harbour. The decor is a maximalist dream and if you're into dark, quirky and opulent interiors you'll love it here bring your phone it's very instagrammable. Food is really good Italian so what's not to love? We will be back again and again and again!"
Tea • French • Cheese • Dessert
"The service here was excellent, the staff were very attentive and helpful. The amuse bouche cauliflower was fantastic, my main of brasied beef was nice, but the starter of salmon gravlax was quite underwhelming, lacking flavour. The automatic £2 donation felt a bit cheeky as we weren't told before receiving the bill it would be on there, and it would've come across in better spirits if the restaurant matched it. I struggled between a 3 or 4 for this, but overall it was just a 4. Food was overall to a good standard but there are definitely better places for the same money."
Casual • Seafood • Italian • American
"Highly recommend The Ship. My Husband and I haven't been to the restaurant in awhile and we were happy we tried it again. We dined at the restaurant after attending a wake on Tuesday night and were shocked at the inexpensive prices for dinner for 2 it included a bottle of wine, salad, entrée and dessert all for $40.00. More importantly, the food was very good and we plan to dine there in the future."
Pizza • Pasta • Steak • Italian
"cucina managed to press the two of us on what was clearly a very busy Friday night. they seem to have a lot of personal (which is rare nowadays! what meant service was attentive, but not too much and everything was done beautifully. eating was fab, wein was super cold and tasty, atmosphere was cracking. the place is much more beautiful and cosier and authentic in the interior than they expect from outside (what I think looks quite industrial). we will be back safely. they were looking for our local 'go to' place when they think something more lust and that could be it!"
"We have been meaning to try this place for years and finally got around to a last minute visit at the weekend. The restaurant is small and very busy so I'd recommend booking well ahead of time. The food is really very good. The goats cheese starter on the specials menu was divine and I would also recommend the pasta dishes. The cheese garlic bread was OK but I prefer more cheese. The tiramasu and nutella dessert were both great. The service was very attentive. We were regularly asked if everything was OK and if we would like more drinks. Will definitely return."
Pizza • Cafés • Sushi • Mexican
"I can honestly say I cant wait to go back again. One its stunning design and has joyful atmosphere. The price is bang on good value but wow the food was top notch authentic Italian. But the staff were just super friendly and helpful. Couldn’t of asked for more. I had a spaghetti dish and it was just perfect, al dente but on the softer side. The sauce was so creamy and silky and so well flavoured. The chicken was perfect and the flavour punch was amazing. The chrizo wasnt like any other I have had it was just so gorgeous. I had to treat myself to a desert, great choices but the tiramisu took my fancy as it always seems to. It was heaven on a slate, so fluffy, so fresh and so creamy. It was beyond what I have had in england of an Italian, it is up there with the best I have tried. In totally I had a main, desert and 1 pint and a bottle of peroini. Sub £30. Bellissimo, until next time"