La Calabria is probably the best restaurant I've been to since arriving in the United Kingdom…read more Nestled in the countryside of central Wales, La Calabria is one of those places you don't expect to find after having had so many fair-to-midland meals. This place prides itself on serving Calabrian cuisine, which the restaurant describes as "... primarily a diet of simple fresh pastas, homegrown vegetables cooked in a myriad of ways, and meats, particularly pork." Pasta, though important to all regions of Italy, in Calabria it is "... treated with an almost reverence." If I had read this about the restaurant prior to going there, I would definitely have had a pasta dish. But I didn't, and chose one of their house specialties instead, Pollo Marsala. Ironically, none of the restaurant's specialties includes pasta. The Marsala was like none I've had in the past, and it was excellent. The chicken wasn't overwhelmed by the Marsala. Overall it was a simple meal served with roasted potatoes and green beans. On this occasion I broke down and had their dessert, trying their homemade ice cream. One scoop of hazelnut and one scoop of Nutella, which may seem redundant to the hazelnut, but there truly is a distinctive difference just like true hazelnut and Nutella. Also, I sampled the Fruits of the World, a berry ice cream. Great care is taken in presenting the meal and making each patron feel welcome. If you arrive early, they invite you to sit down in the front bar area, where you can order drink, look over the menu, order your meal and get to know those sitting next to you. Once your table is ready, your waitress escorts you to your table. I have to admit that my first choice for that night's meal was at the Daffodil Inn, which is down the road in Penrhiwllan, but they didn't have any available tables for the night. In the end, it didn't matter, because La Calabria was excellent and truly exceeded all of my expectations in every way. It is highly recommended to call La Calabria for reservations at least the morning of your dinner plans.

I've eaten here 4 times. Each time it's been fantastic. The venue is cosy, it's not massive, it's…read morenot too small, plenty of room to get around. Its decor is Italian, Mediterranean, it's not high spec modern it's comfortable tasteful friendly & welcoming. It's an enjoyable place to sit and eat. They also have an outdoor are and function room beyond that. They would make more use of the outdoor area, it's a nice large, enclosed slabbed area. The function room is great, will seat 70-80 comfortably, it has it's own bar and toilets. Very clean, very warm & welcoming. Doesn't feel like you are stepping into a massive function room but stepping into a Mediterranean eatery. The food has been fantastic, the chefs will alter things to suit. The last time we went there our favourite dish wasn't on the specials board that night but we asked and they made it for us. We recently attended a party in the function room, there was a buffet. I am sure they do buffets to fit all budgets, I think this one was the lower buffet Price as it was a bit "Mums gone to Iceland". But nether the less I managed to eat plenty of it as it was delicious. Price wise, you get what you pay for. It's a great restaurant with great food. We had 2 starters, 2 main course, 2 desserts, 2 side orders, olives and bread, 1 bottle of house white & a couple of soft drinks and it was under £100. I call that value for money. I can't wait to eat there again!

The food is consistently good, the service friendly and the value unbeatable, highly recommended.read more

Great to see an authentic Italian Restaurant in Storehouse, very well presented and some very good…read morechoicess on the menu. Tried the real Italian Lavazza coffee during lunchtime and looks the real deal!

A great find! We stopped for a late lunch and had the risotto gorgonzola and the branzino. Both…read morewere great. For dessert we shared the tiramisu and a cappuccino, both of which were excellent.

This wonderful Italian is a small family run business that has gone from strength to strength in…read morethe few years it has been open. Inside it seats around 30 and is decorated in a modern style that still manages to be warm and welcoming. We visited recently for a meal for 4 on a Friday evening. The restaurant was nearly full. All our starters and mains were served in a timely manner and were delicious. I ordered the scallops and duck and both were brilliant. This is not a mega cheap place but it is worth the money charged. We spent around £35 per head with drinks. The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming.

What a gem hidden away - After hearing really good reviews & feedback from friends that have…read morevisited this restaurant, we decided to pay a visit a couple of weeks ago and were certainly not disappointed. It doesn't look much from the outside but from the moment you go in, you are made to feel at home. A clean modern restaurant. All our food was served promptly, and was devoured just as promptly - all excellent. I have visited many "Italian" Restaurants both in Italy & here in the UK and I have to say this is certainly in my top ten! Good food made from quality ingredients, with excellent service is never cheap (if cheap is what you want, there are many pub restaurants to choose from) La Nonna is reasonably priced for the standard of food & service you receive, you can pay a lot more elsewhere for a lot less! Well worth a visit

I took my Mum to G&Ls for dinner one night when I was visiting her on holiday…read more The food was very tasty and the staff were very friendly. We had a lovely meal and will be coming back again! Thank you G&L!!

Fully agree to the other comments. Great place to have a decent real Italian evening. Family run…read moreplace with good food, friendly and efficient service. Its loud and not chic but all in all a great evening if you dont want the usual steak/burger/fish menus that all of the other restaurants seem to have copied from each other in this town...

Arrived at 930pm (they close at 10) no reservation. Hoping they would seat us. They were gracious…read moreand welcoming. We were seated quickly. Pastas and salads for dinner tonight. Pasta is prepared with care. Very flavorful Wonderful service and experience all around.

This was some of the best Italian food I had while in the UK. This is in the heart of bath and is…read moreeasily walkable. The ambiance of the restaurant is very intimate it would be a great place for couples or a group of friends. The service was amazing the workers were very attentive and assured we were satisfied from the start to the end of the meal. The signature cocktails were delicious and had a heavy pour. The food itself had quite big portions and was absolutely delicious. We got a couple appetizers which were delicious along with complimentary bread service. For desert we split a tiramisu which was okay. The desert highlight though was the sorbet which was absolutely scrumptious and super refreshing.

This is a lovely, intimate, little eatery. I have visited it on many occasions and the food is…read morealways excellent. The service is frienly but discrete and the surroundings are pleasantly reminiscent of a cafe on the Italian Riviera. The prices are very reasonable, while the portions are generous. My particular favourite is the Cannelloni, with a side dish of green salad and plenty of extra olives. This is a very popular resaurant so if you want to visit on a busy night like Valentine's day, I suggest that you book well in advance.

Great place and great food.not had a poor meal yet!read more

Didn't know the restaurant existed until I was referred by a friend. Having seen the demise of the…read morelocal Italian restaurants, I was utterly amazed by the lovely meal. The service was fantastic and the food was truly awesome; freshly cooked and very tasty. Would recommend this place to everyone and will certainly be a regular here.

The first thing you notice once you enter Gemelli's is the intense smell of chocolate. These…read moreItalian chaps are smart, as the first things you see are their extravagantly decorated desserts. And I have to say, they taste even better than they look. These are clearly their trade mark, but it's not all down to the desserts. Boys, if you want to impress your lady friend, this is indeed the place to take them. The decoration, the lighting and the overall atmosphere set the mood for the perfect romantic evening. The restaurant is small, which helps even more to the atmosphere, but would advise booking in advance to avoid disappointment. Overall the food is outstanding. The dishes are elegantly presented and a treat to your taste buds. The menu has a good selection to cater for all tastes and they even include a dish created in honour of Wales very own Catherine Zeta Jones. Staff are also extremely friendly and helpful. It is true that the prices are not for your every day visit, but worth the quality of the food and service you receive. The only downside is the location, which is a bit unexpected, as once you step out at the end of a lovely experience you just seem to be in the wrong place.

One of the best places I've ever eaten. The quality of food on offer here is the best I've tasted…read morein Newport, it is one of the few excellent places you can go, remarkable given its location. The steak I had was amazing whilst my dad was equally impressed with his dish, although I can't remember what it was. Service is friendly and helpful. The desserts are something else altogether though, it's clear how they made their name through them as the wife and I have tried a couple now and they're delicious. Only real downside is the location. Whilst in town is great for parking etc it's not in the nicest area and the building itself is very small leading to at times some cramped seating. Even this isn't enough to affect it's rating though as it's that good.