I would not recommend this place. A very cold, aloof ,arrogant and unwelcoming reception from what I assume was the head waiter. Very skinny bloke who should never work in customer service. The young staff who took the orders and served the food were very good though. Unfortunately they seem to want you out of the place before you even get started. Had the Arancini, Rice balls stuffed with beef ragu for starters. It was warmish, tasted Ok but NO sign of any beef! Would be Ok for vegetarians. Had the rump steak and vegetables for main course. Quite chewy steak and just a few vegetables. Nothing to write home about. Nothing. I had the misfortune of meeting a very miserable head chef when I visited the toilet. Again another one who should never work in customer service. Everything is really rushed. It operates more like a factory canteen not a restaurant. They need to get the headchef and the head waiter out of the place and rethink about what customers want. They are resting on their laurels. The rushed experience was overpriced and low quality with appaling manners from senior staff.
pramee53
It was Beaujolais Day. 8 of us booked to go at 12noon on 16Nov. It was beautifully presented . The 2 course meal was really superb with the wine. After that there was music which got our feet tapping. All of us danced till 6pm.
Gill S
Ate here early Saturday evening again and for the third visit in the last few months the food was fabulous. Service was quick, efficient and seemed effortless. Nothing to disappoint at all. I highly recommend a visit.
Soul D
Chiara was fantastic with the service everytime we come here she is so kind and polite and i love how professional she is. her service is quick, always serving with a smile and everything is done to effortless perfection with her, shes a natural. and shes walks around the table to avoid hot drinks and food with my baby, very rare you get that from table service. Couldnt ask for more. Excellent experience. And I've been here more than one. And will be coming back again. If you go to order food ask for Chiara to serve you as you cant go wrong. (Sophie) Chiara absolutely delightful, very professional lady, extremely pleasant. Service is professional and friendly. Warm hearted and loving and caring Beautiful soul. Beautiful personality (Julia)
Susan w
This is a great place to eat, the food, staff and atmosphere are first class. A little bit of Italy on our doorstep.
whiteshodan
Now the wife and I just wanted a night out and a bite to eat and looking for a small italian that was not one of the usual chains we came across La Trattoria in Talbot Green. We would usually travel into the Cardiff but wanted to stay local and thought that this looked ideal. It is a small restaurant in the main street of Talbot Green with well spaced tables and on this night not too busy. One of the biggest issues with Restaurants I find are the "Lets cram them in" attitude where you are almost eating the next tables food and where you may as well all be sitting on a long bench like dinners at HOGWARTS...... The restaurant was well decorated in a traditional theme with lovely low level Italian musing playing in the background but low enough that you could actually have a conversation with each other. The food was a great selection and of a very high quality and very pleasant. Though the Anti Pasta for starter for one was a really a rather small affair for £ 8.50 and also with no olives at all and it could have done with a small bowl to allow us to have some Olive oil and balsamic to dip the bread in. I am being picky here as this was probably the only let down of the night as the other courses were an average portion size and very flavoursome. The meal itself for the two of us in terms of cost was I think very reasonable and well worth the money and is even enough to make this a somewhat regular occurrance which unfortunately some restaurants in Cardiff like to charge enough to make it a once or twice a year treat. The staff was attentive and checked if every thing was ok at every course and were never intrusive and at no time did we ever feel rushed. The menu states that all pizzas and Pasta dishes could be made GLUTEN FREE which is a bonus for my Ceoliac daughter who is now looking forward to visiting with us next time we come here. So all in all a great choice for a lovely meal out and also a bonus to not have to drive into the smoke to enjoy fine fair and a cosy night out. So if you are looking for that cosy night out or a meal with friends it may be a restaurant to place on your short list as I for one will be making a return visit really soon with the family.
cmkin
Good food. Great service. A very nice lunch with friends. Food is consistently good here Staff always welcoming
Anthonyhl2019
We booked well in advance in the hope of a good table, sadly we were disappointed. We were sat at the rear of the restaurant near the kitchen and next to a "BirthdayParty" with numerous children. The food was good but the service poor we felt rushed and neglected. If you are looking for a quick Italian meal then this is the place if you want atmosphere and ambiance I believe there are better options.
Stuart Macpherson
I called in for a coffee, didn't eat so cannot comment on food. Black Americano served with a long handled spoon. No sugar offered but as I don't take sugar that was not a problem. Why the spoon?
Goldpilatesbabe
What a joy of a restaurant. Great atmosphere, the surroundings are tasteful, fun and beautifully Italian. Welcoming staff. Sublime but hearty food and a great wine list. Particularly liked that Nero d’avola is the reasonably priced house red. My only slight regret is that the food came so quickly. Two courses decided, ordered, delivered, eaten and paid for in less than 50 minutes. Definitely recommend.
Disappointed!! Ordered eggs Benedict (eggs were undercooked) along with scrambled eggs on toast which was barely edible it was so overcooked.
Joanne D
Was treated to a meal here for My 40th birthday. The food was good and also the service but was very let down by a party of 10 booked in behind us. I feel the owner should have stepped in to ask they to be more considerate of other customers as they were so loud and swearing constantly that I was not able to communicate with my family. We could only talk to the person next to us and then we also had to shout to be heard. We also had my 10 year old and 6 year old neice with us and they had to sit there and listen to these adults in the 50-60's swearing like they were children. I'm sure they were disturbing other guests also. Unfortunatley due to this would not vist this establishment again. The meal for 7 cost 131 pound and we didnt even have starter or desert because we just wanted to leave becuse of the party of 10. So I feel this was not money well spent either. Left myself and my sister very upset as she planned this and now feels that my 40th was ruined. Next time please be mindful of all your guests and its not worth upsetting mutiple bookings just to not upset one party of 10 even if they are regulars.
sorrel m
Really disappointed, felt uncomfortable by miserable waiter, very expensive for poor food, over cooked steak, cold, uncooked big lumps of carrots & broccoli in a bowl of water which ended up on our plates. Sloppy tasteless mushroom, really gutted as it was a treat for my sons 16th birthday. Told waiter we were disappointed, but was told lots of people said the same thing, we were in & out in 40 minutes, went to McDonalds on way home, gutted! ?
Niamh Davies
I came here for a hot chocolate and it was one of the best hot chocolates I had ever had.
637Caroline
We have had several experiences with the abrupt, rude nature of the older male waiter. Hope he reads these comments and goes on a good manners course. The food is always tasty and the other staff are lovely.
I would not recommend this place. A very cold, aloof ,arrogant and unwelcoming reception from what I assume was the head waiter. Very skinny bloke who should never work in customer service. The young staff who took the orders and served the food were very good though. Unfortunately they seem to want you out of the place before you even get started. Had the Arancini, Rice balls stuffed with beef ragu for starters. It was warmish, tasted Ok but NO sign of any beef! Would be Ok for vegetarians. Had the rump steak and vegetables for main course. Quite chewy steak and just a few vegetables. Nothing to write home about. Nothing. I had the misfortune of meeting a very miserable head chef when I visited the toilet. Again another one who should never work in customer service. Everything is really rushed. It operates more like a factory canteen not a restaurant. They need to get the headchef and the head waiter out of the place and rethink about what customers want. They are resting on their laurels. The rushed experience was overpriced and low quality with appaling manners from senior staff.
It was Beaujolais Day. 8 of us booked to go at 12noon on 16Nov. It was beautifully presented . The 2 course meal was really superb with the wine. After that there was music which got our feet tapping. All of us danced till 6pm.
Ate here early Saturday evening again and for the third visit in the last few months the food was fabulous. Service was quick, efficient and seemed effortless. Nothing to disappoint at all. I highly recommend a visit.
Chiara was fantastic with the service everytime we come here she is so kind and polite and i love how professional she is. her service is quick, always serving with a smile and everything is done to effortless perfection with her, shes a natural. and shes walks around the table to avoid hot drinks and food with my baby, very rare you get that from table service. Couldnt ask for more. Excellent experience. And I've been here more than one. And will be coming back again. If you go to order food ask for Chiara to serve you as you cant go wrong. (Sophie) Chiara absolutely delightful, very professional lady, extremely pleasant. Service is professional and friendly. Warm hearted and loving and caring Beautiful soul. Beautiful personality (Julia)
This is a great place to eat, the food, staff and atmosphere are first class. A little bit of Italy on our doorstep.
Now the wife and I just wanted a night out and a bite to eat and looking for a small italian that was not one of the usual chains we came across La Trattoria in Talbot Green. We would usually travel into the Cardiff but wanted to stay local and thought that this looked ideal. It is a small restaurant in the main street of Talbot Green with well spaced tables and on this night not too busy. One of the biggest issues with Restaurants I find are the "Lets cram them in" attitude where you are almost eating the next tables food and where you may as well all be sitting on a long bench like dinners at HOGWARTS...... The restaurant was well decorated in a traditional theme with lovely low level Italian musing playing in the background but low enough that you could actually have a conversation with each other. The food was a great selection and of a very high quality and very pleasant. Though the Anti Pasta for starter for one was a really a rather small affair for £ 8.50 and also with no olives at all and it could have done with a small bowl to allow us to have some Olive oil and balsamic to dip the bread in. I am being picky here as this was probably the only let down of the night as the other courses were an average portion size and very flavoursome. The meal itself for the two of us in terms of cost was I think very reasonable and well worth the money and is even enough to make this a somewhat regular occurrance which unfortunately some restaurants in Cardiff like to charge enough to make it a once or twice a year treat. The staff was attentive and checked if every thing was ok at every course and were never intrusive and at no time did we ever feel rushed. The menu states that all pizzas and Pasta dishes could be made GLUTEN FREE which is a bonus for my Ceoliac daughter who is now looking forward to visiting with us next time we come here. So all in all a great choice for a lovely meal out and also a bonus to not have to drive into the smoke to enjoy fine fair and a cosy night out. So if you are looking for that cosy night out or a meal with friends it may be a restaurant to place on your short list as I for one will be making a return visit really soon with the family.
Good food. Great service. A very nice lunch with friends. Food is consistently good here Staff always welcoming
We booked well in advance in the hope of a good table, sadly we were disappointed. We were sat at the rear of the restaurant near the kitchen and next to a "BirthdayParty" with numerous children. The food was good but the service poor we felt rushed and neglected. If you are looking for a quick Italian meal then this is the place if you want atmosphere and ambiance I believe there are better options.
I called in for a coffee, didn't eat so cannot comment on food. Black Americano served with a long handled spoon. No sugar offered but as I don't take sugar that was not a problem. Why the spoon?
What a joy of a restaurant. Great atmosphere, the surroundings are tasteful, fun and beautifully Italian. Welcoming staff. Sublime but hearty food and a great wine list. Particularly liked that Nero d’avola is the reasonably priced house red. My only slight regret is that the food came so quickly. Two courses decided, ordered, delivered, eaten and paid for in less than 50 minutes. Definitely recommend.
Restaurantji Recommends
Disappointed!! Ordered eggs Benedict (eggs were undercooked) along with scrambled eggs on toast which was barely edible it was so overcooked.
Was treated to a meal here for My 40th birthday. The food was good and also the service but was very let down by a party of 10 booked in behind us. I feel the owner should have stepped in to ask they to be more considerate of other customers as they were so loud and swearing constantly that I was not able to communicate with my family. We could only talk to the person next to us and then we also had to shout to be heard. We also had my 10 year old and 6 year old neice with us and they had to sit there and listen to these adults in the 50-60's swearing like they were children. I'm sure they were disturbing other guests also. Unfortunatley due to this would not vist this establishment again. The meal for 7 cost 131 pound and we didnt even have starter or desert because we just wanted to leave becuse of the party of 10. So I feel this was not money well spent either. Left myself and my sister very upset as she planned this and now feels that my 40th was ruined. Next time please be mindful of all your guests and its not worth upsetting mutiple bookings just to not upset one party of 10 even if they are regulars.
Really disappointed, felt uncomfortable by miserable waiter, very expensive for poor food, over cooked steak, cold, uncooked big lumps of carrots & broccoli in a bowl of water which ended up on our plates. Sloppy tasteless mushroom, really gutted as it was a treat for my sons 16th birthday. Told waiter we were disappointed, but was told lots of people said the same thing, we were in & out in 40 minutes, went to McDonalds on way home, gutted! ?
I came here for a hot chocolate and it was one of the best hot chocolates I had ever had.
We have had several experiences with the abrupt, rude nature of the older male waiter. Hope he reads these comments and goes on a good manners course. The food is always tasty and the other staff are lovely.