Locanta

Sally Kennedy (22 May 2009)

This restaurant was great. I contacted them in advance to discuss having my 30th birthday there on Saturday. The communication was fast via email and telephone calls to answer any questions I had. They gave me a table that fit all 20 plus of my party on, in front of the lovely first floor windows and although they put a small fresh flower display on each table they gave me freedom to decorate the tables to my own theme in advance. Reading reviews in advance I wasn't expecting brilliant food, but I was very surprised. I had the stuffed mushrooms followed by the chilli gamborini - delicious - and wonderfully home-cooked, fresh and tasty. Across the table all my birthday guests commented very positively about the quality of the food. I would have been pleasantly surprised if I was on a dinner date for 2, never mind this consistent standard for a very large party. The service was excellent and the food came out well paced, hot and with professionalism. We had a few waiters who were very attentive with drinks orders and pouring wine or champagne. I can't recommend them enough for a special occasion that you are keen to go without hiccups and with plenty of smiles from all diners.

Red (6 April 2009)

I booked for my partner’s birthday but when we got there we were told they had no tables, and then they said they had two but we wouldn’t like them, we were offered one in front of the kitchen or in the corner. There were plenty of empty tables but these were not offered. After being stuck in the corner we then chose our food and drinks but as no one came near us for 20 minutes, we walked out. So sorry, no review on the food because we never even got to order.