Casa Nostra Restaurant Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "It's the first place I've ACTUALLY been IMPRESSED by food ANYWHERE!"
• "The food envy from all at the table was palpable!!"
• "The food is absolutely amazing."
• "Food was amazing."
• "The food quality and quantity are exceptional."
• "The food was amazing and truly Italian."
• "Simple Italian food done superbly well. Reasonably priced menu and they have a nice house red."

Cons:

• "Really disappointed with the behaviour of the staff."
• "Wish they had better vegetarian food options they only had pomodoro. Pizza and bruschetta."
• "Food below average."
• "The pizza is awful, taste like a frozen one."
• "Awful food."
• "Worst Italian restaurant I ever been."
• "One of the worst pizzas I tried."

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "The Waiters all had there own personality which made you feel so welcome."
• "Wonderful staff."
• "Staff So friendly especially Francesco."
• "The staff are friendly and attentive and the whole place give a such an authentic Italian experience."
• "The waiters were full of fun, the place was buzzing, great service, the food and drinks were fab and very reasonably priced."
• "The staff are very friendly, always remember faces and make you feel at home."
• "Staff were attentive and polite."

Cons:

• "On arrival they told us we only booked for 7 and the place was busy."
• "That's a warning to anyone who would be offended or annoyed by slightly mischieveous behaviour and jokes."
• "Had a terrible experience with one of the waiters."
• "The jokes and antics of the waiters can be an acquired taste."
• "Came here for a birthday. The night was going well. Food was good but was met with an uncomfortable comment from one of the staff members when receiving our food."
• "Not once did I receive an apology."
• "One thing that happened was when it came to the time of paying the bill, we had decided to split the cheque. The waiter snagged £4 extra even after me telling him the exact math."

Atmosphere and Ambience

Pros:

• "Great atmosphere and wait staff were incredible with service and entertainment."
• "Quite small Italian restaurant with excellent ambience enhanced by very friendly staff and management."
• "Atmosphere was incredible...laughing, chatting singing...like being in Italy...loved it."
• "Unique atmosphere, staff who take genuine interest and time with you and gorgeous food."
• "Atmosphere great."
• "The atmosphere was fantastic."
• "The atmosphere was so amazing! This is the best Italian restaurant (or any restaurant for that matter) that I’ve been to."

Cons:

• "Tables far too close together. Waiters all friendly and jolly. Very lively atmosphere but music unnecessarily loud given the noise from tables already."
• "It is a VERY NOISY restaurant. It was very hard to hear what our group were saying over the noise."
• "Let me start by saying that if you're a vegan or a vegetarian or lactose intolerant, this restaurant is not for you."
• "Portuguese are copying Italian food everywhere because their food aren't good."
• "Isn't a proper Italian restaurant."
• "I am 90% sure that the pizza was one of the frozen Dr Otker one’s. It was appalling."
• "I don't know why that restaurant got very good reviews. The food was average."

Value and Pricing

Pros:

• "Always remember to tell them if you have a birthday, you won't regret it!"
• "The waiters were full of fun, the place was buzzing, great service, the food and drinks were fab and very reasonably priced."
• "The prices were really reasonable and the food was delicious."
• "Very fair prices across the whole menu!!"
• "Generous portions, great value for money."
• "The prices, are very reasonable."
• "Food portions are very big and generous."