Reviews of Segreto

It’s no secret; Segreto is stunning! The location, the venue, the staff, and the food are all outstanding! Two visits in as many weeks and impressed on both occasions. The decor is warm and comfortable; the staff are friendly, welcoming, and attentive; and, the food is delicious, generous, and hot. A modest yet varied selection of refreshments readily accompany the equally eclectic mix of authentic Italian Bistro cuisine. One of our short-list of go-to places to eat in Ashbourne … highly recommended, whether you’re a local or just passing through.

I remember going to this restaurant when we needed some dinner after a long trip visiting from London. The staff were so polite and attentive. I didn’t have an expectations for the food quality but it was surprisingly good. For those travel or those who live in the area I highly recommend this restaurant. It’s affordable and quite tasty.

On a day when we were looking for somewhere to eat that is dog friendly, we stopped in to ask if there was chance of a table. Sadly not, they were fully booked. So we used their outdoor area to feed our dogs, and try to come with a plan. When a small voice offered us the option to sit outside. It was getting cool, but we took the offer. The team went over snd above to look after us. Our table was quickly laid, water was brought for the dogs, and our order was taken. It was getting chilly, but we were ok, when someone appeared with a gas heater to try and help us stay warm. Our food was amazing, ultra hot and great portions with even better flavours. We all had something different, but loved our meals. It was an unusual meal, but we had a great evening, and will be back again.

Visited twice in the last month, have been waiting to try this restaurant since it opened but never got round to it…I’m so glad we finally did! A fantastic experience on both occasions. We had a birthday dinner here last night and the service was fantastic. One of our party has some very limiting dietary requirements, most of which eliminate any possibility of eating at an Italian! This was no problem for Segreto, they went above and beyond to produce a fantastic 3 course meal even with so many dietary restrictions! The rest of our food was fantastic as well, there is a huge selection of traditional Italian food with gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options too, alongside a huge and varied range of drinks options. The lady who served us on both evenings went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable and enjoyable experience, and the food was of the highest quality. Portion sizes are on the bigger side so more than value for money as the prices are incredibly reasonable. The decor is beautiful and all of the seating areas are intimate and private making for a lovely dining experience. I couldn’t recommend highly enough and only wish I had eaten here sooner! We will all definitely be back and want to say a massive thank you to both the chefs and the staff for giving us an experience to remember. Wish more people knew about this fantastic secret! Thanks Segreto x

Tucked away behind St John St is this welcoming Italian restaurant with rustic decor in three different sized rooms. Food is simple but well prepared Italian staples, served with a smile. Shame only the Tiramisu was homemade on desserts but plenty of good option on starters and mains including gnocchi, pasta, risotto and pizzas.