Wonderful atmosphere and incredible authentic Italian food. My sister and I had a lovely meal! Definitely worth a visitVegetarian options: Multiple vegetarian pizzas, vegetarian pasta
Douglas Hellier Laing
What a great little restaurant. Almost seems incongruous in this Dartmoor town but bags of character, warm welcoming staff.Vegetarian options: A companion had the vegetarian lasagne and enjoyed it.
Amy Goodyear
Lovely charming place, loved the food. Highly recommend
Nick Austin
Lovely place but was empty when we went so not the most atmospheric! Staff very nice.Dietary restrictions: They have nice gluten free pasta but their pizzas look fabulous so a shame I couldn't partake in that. I understand its complicated for a small space though!
John Carpenter
My wife and I visited Berto’s for the first time. It was her birthday and a Friday evening. We booked for 6:30PM. Arriving 5 minutes early the warmth and atmosphere, including the greeting, was welcoming. There were 2-3 tables for four empty at the time, the kitchen smelled great and it was looking like a good choice for something a little special. Unfortunately, that was the high point.We were escorted down a flight of stairs into an empty and cold basement that lacked the ambiance that was so plentiful upstairs. No one else was seated in the basement. We sat next to the space heater that was on maximum, but was barely heating the immediate area much less the whole room which had as many as 36 seats. The waitress was pleasant and patient as we looked over the choices. We were both disappointed with the seating and asked if it was possible to move upstairs. Our server came back with a certain “no, all the tables upstairs are for four.” but we were assured there would be more people coming. OK.We ordered drinks, caprese salad to share, lasagne and a vegetarian pizza. After an appropriate amount of time the caprese arrived, but no fresh basil. There are 3 ingredients in a caprese salad – tomato, mozzarella and BASIL. When we asked about the basil our server went to the kitchen and came back with “we have run out.” OK. The tomato and cheese salad, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, was good, but really how does an Italian restaurant run out of basil at 7PM on a Friday evening? Could we have been told there was no basil when we ordered? The lasagna and pizza were delivered soon after we finished the starter, good timing. We asked for some hot chilli flakes to sprinkle on the pizza, but there were none. Chilli oil was offered, but really it’s very different to pour oil on your pizza vs. a sprinkle of dry chilli flakes. In all honesty the lasagna and the pizza were good. But by 7:45 we were still alone and cold in the basement. Skipping pudding, we went upstairs to the place we’d hoped to dine, only to see the same empty table (possibly 2) we saw when we arrived. When paying, we were asked about the meal. I had to be honest - the atmosphere in the basement was terrible and although the food was good a meal out is more than the food. The owner was quick to offer to comp the food (yes, thank you) and take-away tiramisu (no, thank you), when he overheard our disappointment. But I am not sure how you can allow 2 people to eat in a cold empty basement when you have open seats upstairs – we were told the seats were booked but the people were late or no shows.In my view the experience shows a shocking lack of hospitality.
Oldnoob Foamdata
Excellent local Italian, super food, attentive, friendly and prompt (but not rushed) service. Pasta was perfectly cooked, slightly al dente and the arriabiata sauce was nicely fiery without overpowering the tomato and garlic. The pizza had a good thin, crispy base with plenty of quality toppings and cheese and was good value.Drinks were very reasonable and desert was delicious. Overall the bill was excellent value, the ambience was relaxed and friendly.Booking a table is a good idea as it looks like a busy and well supported place.
Ross Allen
Lovely small restaurant. We had takeaway on a Monday night. service excellent, both the server and chef both very friendly. No waiting times and food very authentic, flavourful, perfect for a takeaway night in.Parking: Station road parking is free after 6.
Rob Vee
This is a cracking pizzeria! The pizzas are superb - from my experience they’d genuinely rival pizzas in Italy. The staff are friendly, accommodating, witty, and helpful. The background music is excellent and the decor is charmingly eclectic. Six stars!
Daniel
I like Berto's. It has a charm that is a strange hybrid of rustic Italy and backwater Devon. It sits well in Moretonhampstead and helps this little town punch above its weight. The service is good, casual but good. But the food could be better. It lacks passion. But then again this is Moretonhampstead, where passion isn't always thick on the ground. I go back regularly but I sometimes wonder why. It is very popular and receives 5 star reviews most of the time. I really hope (and suspect) it will survive Domino's opening in Bovey Tracey.
Michelle Curtis
Delicious pizza and pasta served in a lovely unique boho environment.
Lovely friendly place, with delicious food, some of the best we have had outside of Italy and wine highly recommended, very good value for money
KR
Berto's is lovely! Food and service are great and it's highly recommended. They also do brilliant takeaway pizza so you can enjoy a picnic up on the Moor in style.
Gabe M
Lovely food, our waitress K was extremely attentive and was extremely friendly, ensuring we had everything we needed and all together ensuring we had a lovely evening.
Jack Payne
Lovely date night at Bertos this monday. Our waitress was amazing. Excellent service and helped to recommend me the meat feast pizza which was INCREDIBLE. Will be coming back when in Moretenhampstead (what a gem it is).
Alan S
Visited twice this week, one as a couple and once as a family of 9. Lovely food and service. No room on either occasion for deserts. Excellent value
Wonderful atmosphere and incredible authentic Italian food. My sister and I had a lovely meal! Definitely worth a visitVegetarian options: Multiple vegetarian pizzas, vegetarian pasta
What a great little restaurant. Almost seems incongruous in this Dartmoor town but bags of character, warm welcoming staff.Vegetarian options: A companion had the vegetarian lasagne and enjoyed it.
Lovely charming place, loved the food. Highly recommend
Lovely place but was empty when we went so not the most atmospheric! Staff very nice.Dietary restrictions: They have nice gluten free pasta but their pizzas look fabulous so a shame I couldn't partake in that. I understand its complicated for a small space though!
My wife and I visited Berto’s for the first time. It was her birthday and a Friday evening. We booked for 6:30PM. Arriving 5 minutes early the warmth and atmosphere, including the greeting, was welcoming. There were 2-3 tables for four empty at the time, the kitchen smelled great and it was looking like a good choice for something a little special. Unfortunately, that was the high point.We were escorted down a flight of stairs into an empty and cold basement that lacked the ambiance that was so plentiful upstairs. No one else was seated in the basement. We sat next to the space heater that was on maximum, but was barely heating the immediate area much less the whole room which had as many as 36 seats. The waitress was pleasant and patient as we looked over the choices. We were both disappointed with the seating and asked if it was possible to move upstairs. Our server came back with a certain “no, all the tables upstairs are for four.” but we were assured there would be more people coming. OK.We ordered drinks, caprese salad to share, lasagne and a vegetarian pizza. After an appropriate amount of time the caprese arrived, but no fresh basil. There are 3 ingredients in a caprese salad – tomato, mozzarella and BASIL. When we asked about the basil our server went to the kitchen and came back with “we have run out.” OK. The tomato and cheese salad, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, was good, but really how does an Italian restaurant run out of basil at 7PM on a Friday evening? Could we have been told there was no basil when we ordered? The lasagna and pizza were delivered soon after we finished the starter, good timing. We asked for some hot chilli flakes to sprinkle on the pizza, but there were none. Chilli oil was offered, but really it’s very different to pour oil on your pizza vs. a sprinkle of dry chilli flakes. In all honesty the lasagna and the pizza were good. But by 7:45 we were still alone and cold in the basement. Skipping pudding, we went upstairs to the place we’d hoped to dine, only to see the same empty table (possibly 2) we saw when we arrived. When paying, we were asked about the meal. I had to be honest - the atmosphere in the basement was terrible and although the food was good a meal out is more than the food. The owner was quick to offer to comp the food (yes, thank you) and take-away tiramisu (no, thank you), when he overheard our disappointment. But I am not sure how you can allow 2 people to eat in a cold empty basement when you have open seats upstairs – we were told the seats were booked but the people were late or no shows.In my view the experience shows a shocking lack of hospitality.
Excellent local Italian, super food, attentive, friendly and prompt (but not rushed) service. Pasta was perfectly cooked, slightly al dente and the arriabiata sauce was nicely fiery without overpowering the tomato and garlic. The pizza had a good thin, crispy base with plenty of quality toppings and cheese and was good value.Drinks were very reasonable and desert was delicious. Overall the bill was excellent value, the ambience was relaxed and friendly.Booking a table is a good idea as it looks like a busy and well supported place.
Lovely small restaurant. We had takeaway on a Monday night. service excellent, both the server and chef both very friendly. No waiting times and food very authentic, flavourful, perfect for a takeaway night in.Parking: Station road parking is free after 6.
This is a cracking pizzeria! The pizzas are superb - from my experience they’d genuinely rival pizzas in Italy. The staff are friendly, accommodating, witty, and helpful. The background music is excellent and the decor is charmingly eclectic. Six stars!
I like Berto's. It has a charm that is a strange hybrid of rustic Italy and backwater Devon. It sits well in Moretonhampstead and helps this little town punch above its weight. The service is good, casual but good. But the food could be better. It lacks passion. But then again this is Moretonhampstead, where passion isn't always thick on the ground. I go back regularly but I sometimes wonder why. It is very popular and receives 5 star reviews most of the time. I really hope (and suspect) it will survive Domino's opening in Bovey Tracey.
Delicious pizza and pasta served in a lovely unique boho environment.
Restaurantji Recommends
Lovely friendly place, with delicious food, some of the best we have had outside of Italy and wine highly recommended, very good value for money
Berto's is lovely! Food and service are great and it's highly recommended. They also do brilliant takeaway pizza so you can enjoy a picnic up on the Moor in style.
Lovely food, our waitress K was extremely attentive and was extremely friendly, ensuring we had everything we needed and all together ensuring we had a lovely evening.
Lovely date night at Bertos this monday. Our waitress was amazing. Excellent service and helped to recommend me the meat feast pizza which was INCREDIBLE. Will be coming back when in Moretenhampstead (what a gem it is).
Visited twice this week, one as a couple and once as a family of 9. Lovely food and service. No room on either occasion for deserts. Excellent value