Watson And Walpole

Review for Beviamo, just drinks so won't rate the food. We finally got around to checking out Beviamo last night. What a much needed authentic and refreshing addition to Framlingham's nightlife. Subdued lighting, some cool tunes, busy but not overly crowded, a nice Saturday buzz, I felt right at home. Great use of a reclaimed building btw, needs a few more Italian fooball team scarves and scudetti adorning rhe walls though, instead of the Liverpool, Norwich and Brighton ones ;-)worry not, its not a sportsbar feel, its a bone fide Italian Bar feel. Original and interesting cocktails, some safe, selected and revisited classics and some "have you got the cojons to order me" to tempt the connoisseur or adventurous dilettante. NOT the same old cheese like many city cocktail bars. Nice to see some genuine Italian liqueurs and spirits on the shelf, winking at me like old friends, sunny days and Summer nights in Italia remembered. The 2 bartenders were busy mixing and pouring out some beautiful concoctions for most of the time we were there but this didn't slow down service provided at all, I'm in no rush on a Saturday night out with La mia Amata anyway. In fact it was a pleasure to watch them ply their trade, cool but unpretentious, efficient and coordinated, with a little bit of flair and saper fare, Italian style meets English class. Well done ragazzi. 1 niggle , better quality wine glasses. It ain't cheap. It was the most expensive, but not extortionate, round of the night in town but it has no compare so fair enough. However, the quality is there, the Watson knowledge and experience, the Walpole drive and creativity. We will return, babysitters permitting. Or perhaps for a cheeky Prosecco b4 lunch,or a quick espresso after lunch, at the counter, just like in Italy. I may even donate some of my favourite Perugia calcio scarves upon our ritorno. Treat yourself,get down to Beviamo. Alla prossima! A&K

I've wanted to eat in Watson and Walpole for some time and we weren't disappointed. Well trained, attentive front of house staff gave very slick service from the moment we artived. We sat down and tucked our little dog into a corner with a chew. The food was absolutely delicious. Please make sure you order zucchini fritti to snack on with your aperitivo, they're matchstick size, well seasoned, crunchy wonders, and they offered to make them gluten free so the husband (who doesn't ordinarily like courgette) could scoff them too. No complaints about the stuffed zucchini flower for me and woodfire grilled sardines for him to start. The husband is a ragù expert and he said his veal ragù with perfectly cooked gluten free pasta was the best he'd eaten anywhere. My Suffolk pork chop was outstanding with little fried mild green chillies. And our friend's lobster looked first rate. Deserts were just right for when you're really too full to eat another thing! My coffee slush with Frangelico and a home made almond biscuit boulder on the side just fitted in as did our friends vanilla ice cream. It's a bit of a schlep from Norwich (where we also have a much loved independent local Italian) but worth the effort. Outstanding. Thank you.

This is a very good restaurant. The food is very good and the staff are friendly. The acoustic is very good and, although the restaurant was full, we could easily carry on our conversation without straining to hear each other. For me, that is a real plus! Unfortunately my espresso disappointed....big time! Perhaps it's only in Italy that good coffee is guaranteed.

A really pleasant Saturday lunch - birthday celebration. Well balanced Italian menu. To be clear its not a pizzeria but proper Italian style restaurant. We got there beforehand and had a cocktail in their separate wine bar. Enjoyed a variety of antipasti before a shared pasta course. Then two of our party shared steak (at £77 for two the most expensive item on the menu) and one had scallops - all really good and followed by deserts. Bottle of wine. All well cooked, presented and served. Our cost was £80 per head including 12.5 % discretionery service charge included on the bill. We did push the boat out and could have paid less without compromising overall experience. Would definitely return for a special lunch or evening meal.

Fancy a night of passion? Then why not head on over to Watson and Walpole. You'll find passion in abundance and it shows everywhere you'd care to look. Welcoming and attentive staff who know all about the food. A menu that could be a poem of love to Italian cuisine. We dined in attractive and comfortable surroundings but most of all - the food. Authentic and delicious Italian food from a chef who knows how Italy ticks and uses that know-how to create dishes with wonderful authentic flavours. Brilliant wine list too. A wonderful experience that has ensured our return.