"The atmosphere was great and we've had lots of positive comments from our guests."
"Since he extended the premises the ambiance is second to none."
"The atmosphere fantastic."
"Lively place with excellent staff."
"The staff were very attentive, the food delicious & the atmosphere fantastic."
"A lovely atmosphere, and very reasonably priced too."
"The atmosphere is pleasant."
"Great place with a traditional Italian atmosphere, friendly staff and Aldo is usually around to check everything is ok."
Cons:
"It was okay, the staff were passive aggressively friendly."
"The restaurant was a bit warm especially as it filled up and food was served, could do with more windows open or air on."
"They sang happy birthday to my wife - it really made her night."
"The place was very busy and therefore very noisy."
"The restaurant has been done out nice and the place has a good vibe."
"Despite being on a deal got huge portions. Notable menu items include meatballs, gnocchi - both home made and a beautiful calzone."
"Was shocked at the poor decor. The carpet was filthy."
"What a disappointment this was a special occasion my partners birthday and all her family all 6 of us thought the service was terrible it was more like a fast food joint."
Service Quality
Pros:
"The team make me feel like an old friend."
"Me and my partner Hired Aldos Marquee for our sons christening/dedication party on Saturday. It was fantastic on every level."
"The staff were very attentive, the food delicious."
"The staff were lovely and attentive."
"The food, service & atmosphere was great, Aldo came over for a chat which was lovely."
"Great service excellent staff, food was excellent and atmosphere felt warm."
"Very few places get everything right nowadays but thus restaurant does."
"The staff were all very nice and friendly, but the owner was outstanding."
Cons:
"Service was a different matter. Inattentive, rude and moody, we walked in to be ignored by the front of house."
"We took my grandad for his 80th and we had to ask 3 times for the birthday ice cream."
"We we’re seated on time, started looking at the menu and given bread ect. We were then asked to move as someone had booked a booth."
"The refurb looks amazing, and it feels so welcoming and lush inside. We did feel a little bit abandoned after they took the food orders."
"I haven't been in years so me and my friend went and it was probably the best place for service and food I've been for in a long time."
"We booked a table for 7pm and got there a little early so had a drink in the bar. There was a slight delay on our table but we were kept informed."
"Although whilst extension work is being undertaken, they have marquees up in the car park area, which meant parking down the road a little in the car park of the private eye hospital Optegra."
"We booked a table for 7pm and in front of us gave or table away and then they were very rude about it to us when we asked when our table would be ready."
Food Quality
Pros:
"The food was hot and tasty."
"The lamb shank fell off the bone and was delicious."
"The food was excellent especially the spicy calzone."
"I can truly say it was the best meal we have had in a very long time."
"Nearly every mouthful is like an explosion of paradise and joy on the taste buds."
"All the food was excellent, the price was very good for the quality of food."
"The food was fantastic and the staff work hard to keep its customers happy it's very busy."
"The food was amazing and large portions the staff work hard to keep its customers happy."
Cons:
"Food wasn’t great either, they served us 5 meatballs and filled the plate with salad making it look full."
"Food was mediocre. My starter was yummy, but it was just mozzarella and tomato salad."
"Bang average at best, food wasn't up to normal standards. Had a burnt garlic bread which was changed swiftly."
"Starters late and poor quality. Mains better, but still off the mark."
"The food sub standard. Far too many young waitresses who do not look the part."
"Carbonara. Poor quality pancetta, overly gloopy, over seasoned."
"We went for an early bird type deal. Confusion in the bar area led to a bit of a wait to get our reserved table but things got significantly better."
"I'm gutted because we have had to wait 2 weeks for this booking and we ended up leaving. Clearly too busy to care about first time customers."
Parking and Accessibility
Pros:
"Fairly priced too. Only issue is parking. However you can park a bit further down Harrogate Road only a short walk away."
"There was parking at the restaurant. We'll definitely be going again."
"Parking can be a bit tight but overflow carpark is signposted if needed."
"The parking here us ludicrous. Their car park is almost impossible to park in and if you do you need to do a 20 point turn to get out."
"What a find in a strange town. Everyone of the staff had a huge smile and was eager to please."
"Just had a fantastic late lunch, the waiters/waitresses were lovely, the food was amazing plus dining alfresco in the marquee was a nice twist."
"We haven’t been in for a while but booked a table a few days before. We arrived early and asked to wait in the bar as our table wasn’t ready."
"Although whilst extension work is being undertaken, they have marquees up in the car park area, which meant parking down the road a little in the car park of the private eye hospital Optegra."
Cons:
"The only negative is parking but that is minor."
"Only downside is the restaurant was abit warm especially as it filled up and food was served, could do with more windows open or air on."
"The only issue is parking is very limited at the restaurant and in the nearby streets, I would suggest you get a cab."
"Save yourself the hassle and get a taxi. We were 20 minutes late because we drove round and round looking for parking."
"It was okay, the staff were passive aggressively friendly. I won't be back."
"Absolute farce to get in, car park was closed so had to loop back around through the roadworks to the one way street, then walk around the front to come all the way back and figure out you had to come through a weird opening in a marquee."
"Trying to get a waiters attention for another drink was a nightmare, even though there were around 15 of them. Had to wait over 40 minutes for them to take the plates and get the bill even though it was quiet."
"First Time I've been, Can't fault it in anyway totally lovely afternoon and very reasonable prices too."