Walked in without having booked a table and had a really lovely meal.Service was great, food was great and the ambience was lovely. I would definitely recommend this place.
I had the Prawns to start and Linguine as my main. If you visit this restaurant please try these dishes.. they were amazing. Hats off to the chef and staff at Riobello 🍽👌
Went there for a team lunch time meal on 5th December. There were 9 of if in total.
Hadn't been there before. I provided the food choices in advance.
We didn't have to wait long for our meals and everything that was served was excellent - from the starters through to the desserts. One of our party didn't usually have desserts but decided to have one after seeing them dished out and he thoroughly enjoyed it!!!!
Everyone was enjoyed their meals and we would definitely be coming to this restaurant again.
Compliments to the proprietor and chef.
Should have written this a month ago. Took a party of 8 for Saturday lunch for my mothers 90th birthday. This is a superb Italian restaurant with authentic dishes and NOT the British idea of Italian food. The quality of food was exceptional with everything cooked freshly and a menu that reflected seasonal variation and availability. Level of service was equally exceptional and I thank Riobello for making my mothers day so wonderful. Definitely one to go back too.
Authentic, quality Italian food, which is what you expect in Bedford! I went for the rigatoni main course and it was very tasty and perfectly filling. Just the right portion size. My friend had the prawn starter. I stole one of the prawns which were served in a nice thick sauce. Utterly delicious! Our party of five had no complaints and left very happy!
Food was gorgeous and the staff were brilliant. Would highly recommend this restaurant. Great for families, couples or parties.
I wrote my main review on trip advisor. I went to this restaurant with my niece and nephew and my husband just before Christmas. All I will say is that the restaurant, staff, food and ambiance was the best I have had the pleasure in experiencing for a long time. Independent Italian restaurant with huge amount of class. The menu is staggering. Will enquirer for hubby's 50th in April.
My husband and I were down in Bedford just overnight for a family christening and wanted somewhere to eat near our hotel. Riobello's restaurant was near by and sounded lovely...it didn't disappoint!!! We hadn't booked (it was a Saturday night) and they squeezed us in, looked after us beautifully and never made us feel rushed. The food was delicious,filling and well presented. The staff warm, friendly and efficient. We would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Bedford but best to book to make sure you get in as unsurprisingly they get booked up!!! Thank you for a lovely evening Riobello.
Cozy restaurant with great food and nice service. It is not very big but you do have enough space (i.e. some privacy) between tables. Wonderful food quality. Would be really great if they could have slightly more variety.
Lovely family owned restaurant with delicious meals and excellent service
We found out about this wonderful restaurant by accident. We could not get a table for our previous favourite Italian eatery last night so decided to try Riobello's and were so glad that we did. Greeted by a warm and friendly waiting staff who throughout the meal were all very helpful and attentive. Rarely do you have a meal where both of you enjoyed each others choices as much as your own, and for three courses with a very drinkable bottle of wine for £52 it is very good value for money. And to add all the dishes are genuine beautifully cooked authentic Italian fare. The spicy Italian sausage for starter is to die for, as were my partners garlic mushrooms. Giovani and his partner run a little treasure house that I am so pleased I discovered, so trust me if your previous favourite is fully booked give them a go, you will be very glad you did. We will be back for more very son. Mark & Sharon.
Now a truly Italian gem, with owner-manger Giovanni Orlandini and the chefs all of Italian extraction. Word is this restaurant had lost its way until a couple of years ago, but it's become a bright and stylish restaurant under this management, with clean lines and a menu focused on fresh and traditional flavours. Despite its deep Italian roots, the restaurant welcomes people of diverse dietary requirements and is happy to adapt dishes, including for vegan and gluten free diets. And everything we ate was delicious!
Excellent quality food and nice atmosphere. Friendly couple owners with lady working front of house. Not too extensive a menu but simple and what they do they do very well. Tiramisu to finish was excellent.
under new ownership since 24th december 2015. There have been many improvements and has been completley redecorated throughout, new lighting and a fresher more modern look all round. The new signage, image and website is lovely and easy to use and the new owners are very friendly, whilst retaining the same chefs and staff the atmosphere is really nice. The food and service in my opinion has improved.
I wouldnt hesitate recommending the place to anyone.
Monday 18th 6.30pm. Can't thank them enough for a lovely evening. We had an amazing meal (compliments to the chef) and also thank you very much to the lovely Italian lady waiting us. Hopefully see you again soon.
The eggplant starter was great, and the Christmas decorations perfect.
Hadn't been here in a couple of years. The food has improved significantly and the staff were great. Will be back soon, reservations highly recommended.
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