The food is generally just out of this world. Especially the steak in the garlic butter sauce & the Sunday dinners, but it's annoying because the food is usually just so amazing & tasty but the staff are sadly so so miserable. You feel like absolutely anything you ever ask for or anything that you order, you being made to feel you are putting them out of their way because their faces trip them constantly. It's been the same staff for absolute years, older grumpy Italian men. Why not get some new staff in the door who are more upbeat & actually happy to see you?.... We are regular customers & spend quite a bit when we go in to dine, getting king prawns, steak.. etc. And they never say "ahhh welcome back, nice to see you!" type of thing. Never. Just always kind of grumbled at & always greeted with a grumpy face. We had booked a table & the older one with the black dark hair was rolling his eyes at us. Then he was doing exercises behind the bar at one point.... not a very good look for the restaurant. Also, who puts cress on a cake? There was sprinkles of cress all over our chocolate fudge cake.... That's the only bad thing I have to say about the food. If you want good Italian food, Divanti Whitley lodge is great. But it is extremely off putting when the staff are just so grumpy & they never appreciate you being a regular customer.
allison Charlton
Delicious food. Lovely presented varied menu.
Northern man
Good food, had Sunday dinner and very tasty, staff friendly. Atmosphere a bit noisy on a Sunday afternoon but there was a kids party going on. Will return if in the area.
gingernut56
I went with friends for the 2nd time for lunch. It was a late birthday treat for me which was paid for by a friend. It was a 2 course special for just under £12 each with a dessert costing £3. had potato skins, salmon pasta, with a side of garlic bread which counted as a starter since my other 2 friends shared a starter. The garlic bread was fab. For pudding I had a generous portion of Tiramisu which I really enjoy. If I had the opportunity to return I would.
RyanJK76
First time here but not the last. Food was exceptional. Atmosphere and service was brilliant. Will defo return. Loved the authentic team of waiters and the view into the kitchen. Two started, two mains (one steak), two glasses of wine, two beers and a coke for under £80. Really good value for the quality of food.
K R
Pleasant atmosphere, offering a good variety of options. Sensible portions of well cooked food.
Wendy W
We've eaten here many times, it is just round the corner from our home, and it has always been excellent. However we had never been for a Sunday roast. So today we have, and, oh my goodness, we wish we'd been before! We both had the roast beef and it was delicious, melted in your mouth. The Yorkshire pud was huge and homemade, veg beautifully cooked, and plenty of everything. The staff were lovely (as usual). We will definitely be back again on a Sunday and highly recommend it.
Rachel
Great Sunday dinner, huge portions and the best Yorkshire puddings and gravy.We always have a wonderful meal and the staff are all very friendlyKid-friendliness: Great children’s menu
Hayley Staton
Me and my husband went for a meal here for our 12th wedding anniversary and it was absolutely amazing!!! I would highly recommend this place!!! The food was fantastic, the restaurant itself had such a wonderful atmosphere and the staff were very friendly, thankyou for a lovely evening Davanti!!!!
Using this platform in hope this review helps change the one thing that really lets this place down and thats the over salting of some of the dishes especially the seafood and seafood pasta. Maybe as many salt the seafood/pasta and sauce and these 3 seperate things put together is MASSIVELY overpowering.3 times visited over 3 years and same every time. Wonderful otherwise. Easy fix!!
Alex Taylor
Great food, great
Nadia Mason
My go to Italians. Staff lovely and food is always delicious.
Jotaylor16
Love dining here...had a great night for my 11 year old sons birthday. Staff bent over backwards to make it special for him...a massive thankyou. Food amazing....so reasonable....everyone loved their food. Will be back soon.
Carolyn Smoult
Our first time here and it won't be our last! Lovely food, excellent service from friendly staff, great value for money. Overall a fantastic night out!!
Pizzas are
The food is generally just out of this world. Especially the steak in the garlic butter sauce & the Sunday dinners, but it's annoying because the food is usually just so amazing & tasty but the staff are sadly so so miserable. You feel like absolutely anything you ever ask for or anything that you order, you being made to feel you are putting them out of their way because their faces trip them constantly. It's been the same staff for absolute years, older grumpy Italian men. Why not get some new staff in the door who are more upbeat & actually happy to see you?.... We are regular customers & spend quite a bit when we go in to dine, getting king prawns, steak.. etc. And they never say "ahhh welcome back, nice to see you!" type of thing. Never. Just always kind of grumbled at & always greeted with a grumpy face. We had booked a table & the older one with the black dark hair was rolling his eyes at us. Then he was doing exercises behind the bar at one point.... not a very good look for the restaurant. Also, who puts cress on a cake? There was sprinkles of cress all over our chocolate fudge cake.... That's the only bad thing I have to say about the food. If you want good Italian food, Divanti Whitley lodge is great. But it is extremely off putting when the staff are just so grumpy & they never appreciate you being a regular customer.
Delicious food. Lovely presented varied menu.
Good food, had Sunday dinner and very tasty, staff friendly. Atmosphere a bit noisy on a Sunday afternoon but there was a kids party going on. Will return if in the area.
I went with friends for the 2nd time for lunch. It was a late birthday treat for me which was paid for by a friend. It was a 2 course special for just under £12 each with a dessert costing £3. had potato skins, salmon pasta, with a side of garlic bread which counted as a starter since my other 2 friends shared a starter. The garlic bread was fab. For pudding I had a generous portion of Tiramisu which I really enjoy. If I had the opportunity to return I would.
First time here but not the last. Food was exceptional. Atmosphere and service was brilliant. Will defo return. Loved the authentic team of waiters and the view into the kitchen. Two started, two mains (one steak), two glasses of wine, two beers and a coke for under £80. Really good value for the quality of food.
Pleasant atmosphere, offering a good variety of options. Sensible portions of well cooked food.
We've eaten here many times, it is just round the corner from our home, and it has always been excellent. However we had never been for a Sunday roast. So today we have, and, oh my goodness, we wish we'd been before! We both had the roast beef and it was delicious, melted in your mouth. The Yorkshire pud was huge and homemade, veg beautifully cooked, and plenty of everything. The staff were lovely (as usual). We will definitely be back again on a Sunday and highly recommend it.
Great Sunday dinner, huge portions and the best Yorkshire puddings and gravy.We always have a wonderful meal and the staff are all very friendlyKid-friendliness: Great children’s menu
Me and my husband went for a meal here for our 12th wedding anniversary and it was absolutely amazing!!! I would highly recommend this place!!! The food was fantastic, the restaurant itself had such a wonderful atmosphere and the staff were very friendly, thankyou for a lovely evening Davanti!!!!
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Using this platform in hope this review helps change the one thing that really lets this place down and thats the over salting of some of the dishes especially the seafood and seafood pasta. Maybe as many salt the seafood/pasta and sauce and these 3 seperate things put together is MASSIVELY overpowering.3 times visited over 3 years and same every time. Wonderful otherwise. Easy fix!!
Great food, great
My go to Italians. Staff lovely and food is always delicious.
Love dining here...had a great night for my 11 year old sons birthday. Staff bent over backwards to make it special for him...a massive thankyou. Food amazing....so reasonable....everyone loved their food. Will be back soon.
Our first time here and it won't be our last! Lovely food, excellent service from friendly staff, great value for money. Overall a fantastic night out!!