Really enjoyable meal on Saturday night. Just as I remembered it, I've been going there since I was a child but hadn't been for a couple of years. Good service from Donna and the two waitresses who served us, all the food was very tasty and we had a lovely time. Not rushed, attentive without being intrusive. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. I know it's a bit dated, but honestly that's strangely comforting. Definitely recommend it if you enjoy Italian food.Parking: There is a public car park just along the road, £2 for overnight parking.
Cal
Really loved the atmosphere of this place, you can tell it's been many things in its long history and it's now a lovely Italian restaurant, cosy, intimate, and the food portions, very generous.The pasta dish was excellent with the mussels, the pizza fairy average, quite doughy and bland, the desserts were incredible.All round nice place to spend an evening
Maria P
Fabulous Christmas meal. Salmon thermidor to die for as were the delicious homemade desserts. Wonderful service. I would 100% recommend and will return!
Jo Pollon
We had a meal at Valentino's a few days ago. it's a local restaurant we've always been fond of. I was horrified how poor the food was and how abrupt the head staff member was. My auntie was celebrating her birthday and we were put in the back room up stairs, there was no banister and she fell badly up the steps. No staff member came to see if she was alright and when we asked to move there was no empathy or apology. The vegan dishes were really bland, pizza dry, pork Soo chewy, the vegetables accompanying the main were just boiled English veg, certainly nothing special, no seasoning or butter. No one came to ask how the meal was, didn't get asked if we needed more drinks. Everything seemed like a chore for the staff, even bringing out the birthday cake and itemising the bill.I went home disappointed feeling like I had been robbed by such an overpriced meal of such badly cooked food and unfriendly staff.
Robert W
Family run, Very friendly, the place was very busy but the service was still great. Food fantastic as always, we had a wonderful evening.
Mike Hatherly
We went in last Saturday night with my mum who was visiting. I can't believe I've lived 20 minutes walk away for the past couple of years and missed out !The staff were very welcoming and service was exemplary.We had starters, main course and dessert, and I could not fault anything.The portion sizes are generous, and good value for money. The decor is homely and the food genuine and fabulous. Definitely one of the best restaurants I've been in for a long while, and a stark contrast to big business chains. I would recommend to anyone who wants a great meal either for an intimate meals for two or a celebration.
Chris Mills
As usual we had a fantastic meal. I had tagliatelle with smoked salmon. Highly recommended. Also highly recommended are the sweets. I had tiramisu but try any of them. You will not be disappointed.Parking: No where to park out side but there is a paid car park a couple of minutes walk down the road. Used to be free but the council have decided to start charging. Cost £2 to park after 18:00.
Paul Henry
Absolutely fantastic Itailian food. Very tasty. I have a very small appetite, but for the first time in my life, I ate three courses.The price was very reasonable. Great and very friendly service.I would 100% recommend this restaurant.
Tim Cooper
Valentinos is the go-to restaurant in Carisbrooke for a reason - the menu is consistently good from basic pasta to extravagant chateaubriand and all points in between. Service is prompt and friendly. The decor hasn't been upgraded in a long time, which might put off a first timer, but once you're settled in you won't notice.Kid-friendliness: Bring the family!
Absolutely excellent. Great service, friendly efficient staff. Steak with Stilton and port was fabulous. Nice selection of vegetables accompanied it. He had tornados Rossini…..that was excellent too. Dessert nice. Now in my top 3 is restaurants on the island. Will certainly be going back.
Gail Jones
Absolutely smashing meal, great value, lovely staff.Very tasty, well cooked food, good portions.Very much enjoyed my seafood spaghetti.Not sure if it is but feels like a family run business. Kudos!
Jack Higgs
Really tasty,First time trying snails and pleasantly surprised by them, really enjoyed my time here, however, the generic Italian "style" CD got a bit repetitive ?Overall, brilliant experience.
Raven Lamanna
Amazing food and atmosphere. Little dated in the decor but the service was great and food was really yummy.
Helen Snow
Never been to such dirty sticky restaurant,needed antibacterial wipes, before you even sat down,you would have to pay me,to go there again
Really enjoyable meal on Saturday night. Just as I remembered it, I've been going there since I was a child but hadn't been for a couple of years. Good service from Donna and the two waitresses who served us, all the food was very tasty and we had a lovely time. Not rushed, attentive without being intrusive. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. I know it's a bit dated, but honestly that's strangely comforting. Definitely recommend it if you enjoy Italian food.Parking: There is a public car park just along the road, £2 for overnight parking.
Really loved the atmosphere of this place, you can tell it's been many things in its long history and it's now a lovely Italian restaurant, cosy, intimate, and the food portions, very generous.The pasta dish was excellent with the mussels, the pizza fairy average, quite doughy and bland, the desserts were incredible.All round nice place to spend an evening
Fabulous Christmas meal. Salmon thermidor to die for as were the delicious homemade desserts. Wonderful service. I would 100% recommend and will return!
We had a meal at Valentino's a few days ago. it's a local restaurant we've always been fond of. I was horrified how poor the food was and how abrupt the head staff member was. My auntie was celebrating her birthday and we were put in the back room up stairs, there was no banister and she fell badly up the steps. No staff member came to see if she was alright and when we asked to move there was no empathy or apology. The vegan dishes were really bland, pizza dry, pork Soo chewy, the vegetables accompanying the main were just boiled English veg, certainly nothing special, no seasoning or butter. No one came to ask how the meal was, didn't get asked if we needed more drinks. Everything seemed like a chore for the staff, even bringing out the birthday cake and itemising the bill.I went home disappointed feeling like I had been robbed by such an overpriced meal of such badly cooked food and unfriendly staff.
Family run, Very friendly, the place was very busy but the service was still great. Food fantastic as always, we had a wonderful evening.
We went in last Saturday night with my mum who was visiting. I can't believe I've lived 20 minutes walk away for the past couple of years and missed out !The staff were very welcoming and service was exemplary.We had starters, main course and dessert, and I could not fault anything.The portion sizes are generous, and good value for money. The decor is homely and the food genuine and fabulous. Definitely one of the best restaurants I've been in for a long while, and a stark contrast to big business chains. I would recommend to anyone who wants a great meal either for an intimate meals for two or a celebration.
As usual we had a fantastic meal. I had tagliatelle with smoked salmon. Highly recommended. Also highly recommended are the sweets. I had tiramisu but try any of them. You will not be disappointed.Parking: No where to park out side but there is a paid car park a couple of minutes walk down the road. Used to be free but the council have decided to start charging. Cost £2 to park after 18:00.
Absolutely fantastic Itailian food. Very tasty. I have a very small appetite, but for the first time in my life, I ate three courses.The price was very reasonable. Great and very friendly service.I would 100% recommend this restaurant.
Valentinos is the go-to restaurant in Carisbrooke for a reason - the menu is consistently good from basic pasta to extravagant chateaubriand and all points in between. Service is prompt and friendly. The decor hasn't been upgraded in a long time, which might put off a first timer, but once you're settled in you won't notice.Kid-friendliness: Bring the family!
Fantastic meals, enjoyed by all ten of
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely excellent. Great service, friendly efficient staff. Steak with Stilton and port was fabulous. Nice selection of vegetables accompanied it. He had tornados Rossini…..that was excellent too. Dessert nice. Now in my top 3 is restaurants on the island. Will certainly be going back.
Absolutely smashing meal, great value, lovely staff.Very tasty, well cooked food, good portions.Very much enjoyed my seafood spaghetti.Not sure if it is but feels like a family run business. Kudos!
Really tasty,First time trying snails and pleasantly surprised by them, really enjoyed my time here, however, the generic Italian "style" CD got a bit repetitive ?Overall, brilliant experience.
Amazing food and atmosphere. Little dated in the decor but the service was great and food was really yummy.
Never been to such dirty sticky restaurant,needed antibacterial wipes, before you even sat down,you would have to pay me,to go there again