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The Italian Retro
The Italian Retro Reviews

The Italian Retro

Italian

Dishes priced around£16

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Reviews of The Italian Retro (38)

Read what people think about The Italian Retro. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about The Italian Retro before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about The Italian Retro and book a table with confidence!

5.2/6

38 reviews

5.2/6

38 reviews

Food:Great
Atmosphere:Pleasant
Service:Great
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Very Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Joan W.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Food excellent, staff brilliant, atmosphere relaxed and all at great price. What more could you want? Would we go back - you bet we would.

"Excellent"
6/6
Richard R.7 years ago · 1 review

Daughters 13th birthday she had a lovely time, Nice food and everyone enjoyed themselves, helpful staff. Very reasonable price with special offer, will be coming back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lesley M.7 years ago · 1 review

We were a party of four and had a delicious 3 course meal for under a fiver each. We had Dutch friends with us and they were very impressed at the quality of the food and friendliness of the staff. We will be back.

"Good"
4/6
Helen W.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Food was lovely but there were screaming children at the next table. Quite a long wait time for food and only the al a crate menu available so was more expensive than we were looking for.

"Very good"
5/6
Judith M.7 years ago · 1 review

Thank you for Good food, great service and excellent value for money, This all makes to a great start to a brilliant night out. :-)

"Very good"
5/6
Emma P.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Great service. Lovely layout. I did order the wrong main on the menu and was very disappointed but the starter and desert made up for that. Portions are a good size

"Average"
3/6
Brian A.7 years ago · 1 review

First of all, the restaurant was a little cold. The staff were very friendly, if not forgetful (some). Two of our meals were fine, however I encountered a new experience. I had ordered a fillet steak well done. The waitress came back after speaking to the chef and asked whether I would like to have the fillet cut into medallions, because it would take too long to cook. I told her that I would just like it done as normal. She came back after speaking to the chef and said that the chef had said that I was going to have to wait 45 minutes for the fillet to be cooked. I reluctantly agreed to have the steak cut. The result was an unappetising, dried out steak. I have had far better from standard supermarket steaks. The waitress offered to take it back, but I said that I would just eat it (I couldn't wait 45 minutes for it to cook, while others were eating). I didn't mention the overcooked chips. This is the second time in succession that I have problems with the steak. I don't think we will return.

"Very good"
5/6
Simon W.7 years ago · 1 review

Good service, nice and friendly staff. Good menu choice with nicely cooked and presented meals. No pressure to leave once meal finished. Some of the other diners were a bit shabby, but you can't have everything!

"Excellent"
6/6
Linda P.7 years ago · 1 review

My husband and I had an excellent experience at The Retro Italian. The restaurant had a lovely atmosphere, the staff were kind, helpful, very efficient and smiling! The Food was very good and plentiful. Compliments to the chef who managed to create lovely dishes at such good value. We will definitely be returning! 😄

"Excellent"
6/6
Alan B.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent service, good quality food, exceptional value for money. Despite the restaurant being very busy the service and food quality were not compromised. Highly recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lynne S.7 years ago · 1 review

Ouwe visit about every month grundy staff Great value for money and lost Ely surroundings well worth a visit r favourite restaurant in south Shields

"Excellent"
6/6
Gary D.7 years ago · 1 review

Very good restaurant. However they knew I thing about our reservation through this site. Called up to check and had to rebook. Just as well

"Very good"
5/6
Jeff M.7 years ago · 1 review

Pleasant night. Food generally of good quality if not totally without minor faults. Bearing in mind four of us ate for £40 including drinks there is nothing of substance to quibble about. Staff were attentive and friendly.

"Excellent"
6/6
Roanna W.7 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic food and service, place was very busy but that never showed the service and food were second to none! The price was unreal 2 adults and 1 child with drinks all had 3 courses £24.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sharon C.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Family friendly restaurant. Relaxing atmosphere and nicely decorated. Good value for money. Good selection of menu choices. Lovely food. Staff friendly. Give it a try.

"Excellent"
6/6
Joanne E.7 years ago · 1 review

Amazing as always! The happy hour menu is fantastic and service was excellent. Kids menu is excellent value too! I would Totally recommend to visit this gem

"Excellent"
6/6
patricia p.7 years ago · 2 reviews

It was very enjoyable, lovely food, lovely atmosphere, and polite staff, Well done, will come again. Will recommend Italian Retro to friends and family definately.

"Excellent"
6/6
Neil M.7 years ago · 1 review

Very Friendly staff, great venue and even better food. The £19.95 menu is great value for money, highly recommend ! Definitely be back for another visit.

"Excellent"
6/6
Andrea D.7 years ago · 1 review

The staff are friendly, the interior is lovely throughout and the food is excellent value for money. Good decent sized portions. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

"Average"
3/6
Michael R.7 years ago · 1 review

Food was okay, service was good. The menu description of the food was different to what I received. Which was very disappointing. U was expecting strawberry and white chocolate brownie and got a chocolate brownie with some cream on it and a quarter of a strawberry.

"Excellent"
6/6
Amy R.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely and Excellent night ! The Service was really great, food was fantastic and also atmosphere was great too. Thank you for a lovely night.

"Very good"
5/6
John B.7 years ago · 1 review

The meal was a taste fest of Italian food and well worth a visit. The staff were friendly and efficient the choice on the menu was not over extensive but there is still enough to choose from so those who have trouble with a large selection its ideal.

"Excellent"
6/6
Georgia W.7 years ago · 1 review

The food was delicious, all staff were friendly and polite and asked if we wanted drinks as soon as we sat down the restaurant was also lovely

"Good"
4/6
Carol R.7 years ago · 1 review

Happy Hour meal was great but we sat in the front seating area after our meal to have a couple of drinks and were told that the tills were being checked so couldn't order another. However the staff were still tidying up for another 30 minutes so we could have been served - not very good practice really.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lee-Anne L.7 years ago · 1 review

We were a party of 8 including 2 vegetarians. We opted for the 3 course happy hour menu and the children HD the the 3 course children's menu. There was loads of choices for each course and the kids really enjoyed making their "DIY" pizzas. The food was gorgeous and the staff were friendly and helpful. I will definitely go again and would recommend to friends.

"Excellent"
6/6
patricia p.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Very good service quick and friendly staff and good food. Atmosphere lovely, when food came was enough to satisfy and good presentation, Well done Italian Retro.

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael A.7 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic food great staff lovely venue. Manager really great and beautifully decorated venue with a fantastic twist. Really recommend going anytime. Menu great value 😃

"Very good"
5/6
Christine L.7 years ago · 1 review

Service was good. Food was excellent. Had 3 course meal. All 3 courses were well presented. The Steak for the main course was lovely. Would definitely return

"Very good"
5/6
Samantha W.7 years ago · 1 review

This restaurant offers excellent value for money. The food was delicious, the staff were friendly, professional and efficient, I love the charming but quirky decor as well.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tracey W.7 years ago · 1 review

Great value, 3 courses under a tenner, lovely staff, the 2 young girls were great and looked after us, food was fab and served in good time

"Not good "
2/6
Lesley D.7 years ago · 1 review

Very disappointed. Have visited this restaurant before it had a "Happy Hour" and everything was good. Our last visit started off okay but we waited 40 minutes for the starter and 35 minutes for the main course.My chicken dish was mediocre and my partner's dish was ok. We couldn't risk having a sweet as we didn't know how long it would take and we had to catch a bus. I don't like to post a negative review but I gave this restaurant a chance to reply to my complaint and that has been ignored.It was very busy and they might think one negative review can be ignored but I think an explanation and an apology costs nothing.

"Average"
3/6
Neil H.7 years ago · 1 review

ordered off special menu my, ordered lasagne which was not good to say the least, it was like soup it had no mince in it,

"Good"
4/6
Melanie B.7 years ago · 1 review

Value for money was really good happy hour menu was plentiful and good variety but although the girls were polite it lacked that customer service - didn't come over check everything was ok but certainly wasn't negative. Ensuring we had drinks etc, 3 girls and the chef were the only staff I saw all night

"Very good"
5/6
LOrraine C.7 years ago · 1 review

Visited here with my friend for tea at 5.15. It had just opened and in no time the place was heaving with diners. We thoroughly enjoyed our Happy Hour starter and Main meal, but decided not to have a dessert as my friend (who has a really sweet-tooth) found them boring and limited in choice. I have booked here again shortly with my family.

"Excellent"
6/6
David F.7 years ago · 1 review

Service was good, food was delightful, menu was varied and the atmosphere was spot on. Only issue was with the booking as it can't be done online within a set period but thats nothing major. Great night.

"Excellent"
6/6
ANTHONY S.7 years ago · 1 review

had a fantastic night, service was good very polite and welcoming....just one little downside it could be more intimate for me it was too formal, but other than that I will definitely be going again ..

"Not good "
2/6
Joanne s.7 years ago · 1 review

Poor food, friendly staff but service rook far to long and wrong orders being sent out . Wrong starter fetched at first, when the right one returned, the orginal starters also returned so cold, overall a very disappointing experience.

"Excellent"
6/6
margaret w.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely meal and great service. Went for happy hour so fantastic value for money. I had the king prawn bruschetta and seafood medley with chips (gorgeous). My daughter had potato skins and goats cheese pizza, followed by chocolate and hazlenut cheesecake. We chose a Sauvignon Blanc from the wine list which was lovely. Highly recommended.