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Most Popular Italian food in Shere, Guildford,
Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in Shere, Guildford, including Carlo's Trattoria, Zucchini, Hurtwood Inn Pub and Restaurant, Positano, The Robin Hood, Olivo - Ristorante Italiano, Shardana, Blue Sardinia, Ask Italian, La Meridiana Restaurant
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10. La Meridiana Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 282 reviews
Reviewed By Ilovetotravel21
Meridiana has been in Horsley for such a long time it should be a go to local restaurant. Unfortunately there is a lot of competition from the many pubs in the area offering different cuisines and a lot more atmosphere. Under new ownership we gave it a try but found it lacking in customers, atmosphere and interested staff. The food was ok but not special even though they charge a lot for it compared to other establishments nearby which offer better value and a much more enjoyable evening. They now offer entertainment on specific evenings which may well bring in more customers but we wonât be trying it out until the prices reflect the type of food they are offering. Such a shame as we were very disappointed !!Sorry to hear that your experience wasn't great. Lacking in customers, atmosphere and disinterested staff - yes. My ex-restaurant manager did a fine job of almost putting me out of business, so I'm here all the time now to ensure customers get the service they deserve.I'm surprised by your comments on the food though - I hope you do try us again but understand if you don't.Duncan
9. Ask Italian
Overall Ratings
4 based on 273 reviews
ASK Italian in Guildford is a place for great food and warm service. Think fresh bread made to tear and share. A glass of fine wine worth deserving of your time. Delicious main dishes prepared the traditional way. Everything we know and love about Italian
Reviewed By LondonFrancesca
I have visited this restaurant with friends twice in the last month for dinner, both times we have had a great experience. Really helpful friendly staff and excellent food with good presentation. We all said how impressed we were with both our visits, Mehmet and his staff were very friendly and welcoming. We had starter of prawns, meatballs, soufflé and whitebait during our visits and all have been excellent. For main courses we have had sea bass, the chicken and the pork and they have been excellent also and nicely presented. We will definitely visit again.
8. Blue Sardinia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By Herbie-Green
One of the best restaurants I have ever been to. There is good Italian food and there is superb Italian food - this is superb, unique, different, beautifully put together, amazing flavour combinations, and a real treat. The restaurant is ver pleasant, despite not having the best views (Sydenham Rd car park), but the service, the relaxed atmosphere, not being crammed in,and the comfort, all help make this a special experience. Very impressed - we will be back, not regularly, but for special occasions - such as this, it was our 35 Wedding Anniversary. Crab and salmon fish cakes, halibut carpaccio, tuna steak salad and olive mash, calfs liver, myrto and frangelico liqueurs all sublime!
7. Shardana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 363 reviews
Reviewed By Honeymooners43
I hadn't had chance to come back here for a while and it was a delight to come and try their parma ham and rocket pizza. Very delicious and much enjoyed the warm welcome from this family run restaurant, run by such lovely people. Must get around to coming again one of these days. I apologise I didn't remember to bring my camera and photograph it but it is great.
6. Olivo - Ristorante Italiano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1318 reviews
We offer traditional Italian cuisine in the heart of Guildford, prepared by Italian chefs with only the finest and freshest ingredients. Both restaurants have their own unique charm and everything you need to enjoy a relaxed lunch, dinner or special occas
Reviewed By bSpearUK
We arrived out of the soaking rain into a cosy, warm and welcoming restaurant. We were seated upstairs and very well looked after all evening by Martha. Martha was delightful and our evening was only made better by her excellent service and approach to customers.The food was probably the best Italian cooking I have had in England and better than a lot of the food I've had in Italy too... If it hadn't been for the awful weather outside I could have convinced myself we were on holiday. After a delicious bread basket with oil and vinegar we had the special of sardines in breadcrumb with herbs and the carpaccio with rocket and Parmesan, both were excellent. For main course we ordered Nastri seafood pasta and a pizza, but after having the pasta come out first (they were happy to split the dish into two bowls and stagger the main courses) we cancelled the pizza as we wanted to save room for dessert! I'm very pleased we made that decision because the desserts were incredible as well. We had the pear and almond tart and the Special which had chestnut paste, mascarpone and flaked almonds amongst other ingredients and a side of sweet wine. It's one of the best desserts I've had in a long time. It sounds quite rich but it actually wasn't over the top.There is a good selection of prosecco cocktails and the house cocktails were very reasonable. The price was very surprising to the point where I missed that service had already been added to the bill. We got excellent value. Thank you Oliva!
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5. The Robin Hood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 325 reviews
Open ON BOOKINGS ONLY all day Sundays & Mondays and for lunch Tuesdays to Thursdays! The coziest, tiniest pub/restaurant in Guildford. So small that is mostly working on âbookings onlyâ. We do it all with Passion! Italian Passion! We're simple, casual and
Reviewed By Jeremy A
Externally the pub looks fantastic and the flowers looked after. I ordered a 3 Guinness and it tasted off. Also one person in the group had battered bread with some very old salami it tasted awful and charged £12.Hi guys.I did not see this coming to be honest, considering a few of your friends are regulars eaters at the pub and come so often to enjoy my homemade food. Obviously wasnât you!You had a lot more than 3 Guinness, considering it was a pub crawl! And I did not get any leftover in any glass! Really weird! Your friend order whatever was quick because you needed to move to the next pub and that was a platter with amazing traditional coccoli with Tuscan salami, which I get fresh from italy every week. If he did not understand it was bread I can even get that and apologise if the explanation wasnât fair enough to be understood, but he should have told me and I was going to fix making something else. Saying that tho, how are you complaint for food you did not even buy or taste yourself? Iâm shocked by how you guys are managing pub crawls nowadays.Maybe next time, come and complaint to me instead of wasting time writing on here for an experience which is not even fair to measure the quality of my restaurant pub.
4. Positano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1470 reviews
Tucked away, but handily located in the centre of Guildford, Positano restaurant is hidden within an intriguing red brick Elizabethan building that's bursting with character. The newly refurbished dining rooms, bedecked with dark-wood panels, original bea
Reviewed By Kay848
We visited Positano at lunchtime without making a reservation. Luckily, we got there just after 12 as while eating we saw lots of people being turned away as there were no free tables. This goes to show what a popular restaurant it is! We were served by really friendly Italian waiters who were very knowledgeable about the menu including the specials. I did chose one of these (tagliatelle) and was impressed with both the flavour and presentation of the dish. My sons both went for pizzas which were huge and delicious. The building itself is old with very low beams but is a perfect setting for this authentic Italian restaurant. Itâs become our new favourite place to eat in Guildford!
3. Hurtwood Inn Pub and Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By OldieDorking
We probably wouldnât have gone here for my daughterâs birthday, but for the fact that she and her brother and sister had decided to bike around the hills there. I really wanted to write a smouldering review, but think the final bill may be stopping me!The pub I have to say is dreary inside with absolutely no ambience whatsoever. That said, having read earlier tripadvisor reports we were intrigued at the rave reviews of the Italian food. Well, we were offered by the owner an item that I didnât see on the menu - a large antipasto platter with plenty of hot bread mozzarella and tomato and anchovies. To be fair it was delicious, but at £67 for the 5 of us, we thought it abit steep! The specials board was small and obviously fresh, so we opted for that. 2 of us had the chicken Milanese with chips and salad. A big plateful but my husband said it was very dry and over cooked. My son had an underwhelming cheese salad and other daughter a pasta dish with scallops which she enjoyed. I had a pasta with Tuscan sausage and truffles. It was average and a large plateful. We then shared a plate of profiteroles which were good. The whole bill came to over £200 and we did not have wine. Overall a good lunch, but I wonât be raving about it like some, and more importantly I wonât be back.
2. Zucchini
Overall Ratings
4 based on 224 reviews
Welcome â Authentic independent family run Italian cuisine in the heart of Guildford Our concept was born out of an Italian passion for good honest food and warm hospitality. We are fast becoming a neighbourhood favourite by âserving traditional Italian c
Reviewed By RickityP
First time here but it was obvious from the moment we walked through the door that it was a great find. Excellent service, good authentic Italien food, and a lovely atmousphere Will very definitely come again.
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1. Carlo's Trattoria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 421 reviews
Reviewed By ChrisintheBahamas
I was lucky enough to be taken here having met up with a former colleague whilst in London for a flight home.The surroundings are simple and modern. Service is excellent and the food superb. Probably one if the best Italian meals Iâve had for years
