Al Fresco

It has table seating outside under shelter and has folding main Windows all round that make it so much better in good weather. An Italian restaurant with a choice of seating areas inside, small drinks bar and toilets. The menu is smaller than a lot of places but there is a wide selection on either the main or lunch menu. Similar story with drinks including non-alcoholic beer for the driver! We tried the lunch menu (exceptional value - check out their website for details and good prices). The food is excellent. The calamari starter is one of the best available. Starters are generous and, indeed, none of the courses seem to have been reduced to match lower lunch prices. The breadcrumbed chicken breast was succulent and the sea bass risotto was extremely good with the sea bass being cooked properly including crisping the skin. 3 scoops of Italian gelato to finish were deliciously creamy (other desserts available). Staff (we were served by an excellent person called Ben) are friendly, helpful and efficient. Being new it is ultra clean with a modern interior design. Likewise the toilets are clean. Great place if you live locally but actually worth travelling to of you don't. But be prepared for a repeat visit - you'll want to!!