Roberto's Italian
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Roberto's Italian

4.6
·491k reviews·,

Experience authentic Italian dining with flavorful dishes, intimate seaside ambiance, and warm, attentive service.

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Roberto's Italian

Roberto's Italian

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Experience authentic Italian dining with flavorful dishes, intimate seaside ambiance, and warm, attentive service.

4.6
(491k reviews)

"Outstanding food and service; a true neighborhood gem!"

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Visit during off-peak hours

Consider visiting during off-peak hours to avoid long wait times and enhance your dining experience.

Try the wood-fired pizzas

Highly recommended by reviewers, their wood-fired pizzas are a must-try.

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Quick Facts

Closed·Opens 12PM

Cuisine

Italian

Price

$$$

Phone

+44 1704 530099

Address

Ocean Plaza, Marine Parade, Southport PR8 1SB, United Kingdom

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Authentic Italian Cuisine

Authentic Italian Cuisine

Indulge in flavorful Italian dishes, from homemade pasta to thin and crispy wood-fired pizzas.

Intimate Seaside Ambiance

Intimate Seaside Ambiance

Enjoy a relaxed yet intimate dining atmosphere with terrace seating overlooking the seafront.

Award-Winning Steaks and Pizzas

Award-Winning Steaks and Pizzas

Savor generously sized fillet steaks and highly recommended thin, crispy wood-fired pizzas.

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Visit during off-peak hours

Consider visiting during off-peak hours to avoid long wait times and enhance your dining experience.

Try the wood-fired pizzas

Highly recommended by reviewers, their wood-fired pizzas are a must-try.

Accommodates dietary needs

Roberto's offers suitable gluten-free and vegetarian options for those with dietary restrictions.

Don't miss the breadbasket

Enjoy the complimentary, homemade breadbasket featuring breadsticks, focaccia, and parmesan-filled rolls.

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Visit during off-peak hours

Consider visiting during off-peak hours to avoid long wait times and enhance your dining experience.

Try the wood-fired pizzas

Highly recommended by reviewers, their wood-fired pizzas are a must-try.

Accommodates dietary needs

Roberto's offers suitable gluten-free and vegetarian options for those with dietary restrictions.

Don't miss the breadbasket

Enjoy the complimentary, homemade breadbasket featuring breadsticks, focaccia, and parmesan-filled rolls.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

Roberto's Italian is frequently praised for its authentic, flavorful Italian cuisine, particularly the homemade pasta and wood-fired pizzas. Guests often highlight the intimate and welcoming atmosphere, complemented by attentive staff. However, some reviews mention slow service and inconsistent food quality, with a few diners experiencing disappointing dishes.

"Absolutely outstanding! The food dishes were an explosion of flavors, perfectly cooked, and exquisitely presented - each plate a true masterpiece showcasing exceptional culinary skill. The staff were beyond amazing - attentive, warm, and highly professional, ensuring every detail was handled with care.
Great place for a family get together or a lovely meal with friends. Very warm and welcoming staff, great service and great food.
This is a 5-star destination that sets the standard for excellence!"

Anika Zalandauskaite

"I’ve been here a few times and it’s always been quiet nice. The food was always good and the service has always been spot on. So when I was looking for somewhere to take my family on boxing night, this seemed a good choice. There were 8 of us in total and pretty much everyone didn’t enjoy their food, but myself and my niece (who the person serving us kept referring to a ‘him’) ordered mushrooms. The mushrooms were basically those ones you get in a bag from Iceland, and when they arrived they were frozen in the middle. As way of apology they upgraded my small wine to a large, but I was driving so I couldn’t drink it anyway. But I appreciated the gesture. For the second course, myself and my partner ordered the prawns wrapped in prosciutto. They were truly the most disgusting prawns I’ve ever had. They smelt pungent and tasted like you were licking a cold dead fish straight out the ocean. My partner will literally eat anything, and even he couldn’t stomach them. Upon them asking how the meal was, we replied politely with the fact that we were not enjoying the prawns and they had a strange taste to them. If I’m honest, I was worried they weren’t fresh and they’d make me ill, because the smell was that bad. When the bill arrived I went to speak to a manager in the hope we could get some money taken off as the prawns were £22 a pop and we’d each only eaten two off the plate, So we’re talking £44 in total. The staff were so incredibly rude, and told me that everyone else loves the prawns. I mentioned that both my starter (the mushrooms) and the prawns had really been very disappointing, but they simply said they’d upgraded my drink and I should be happy, and that the chef had said the mushrooms weren't frozen in the middle (I mean, of course we’d make that up wouldn’t we! It’s enjoyable watching everyone else eat while you wait for your starters to be recooked). When I asked to speak to the manager they said they didn’t have a manager on, they were all managers. I said who is the most senior person here, to which they presented me with a rather terrified looking 20 year old. They eventually took off the prawns, and the starters, which I was grateful for and tipped the ‘manager’ £10 for sorting it out, eventually, although on reflection he carried on arguing with me until I actually left, so maybe I should have kept my money. Despite finally getting some resolution, it was a nightmare and highly embarrassing. I won’t be visiting again, and honestly I’m starting to see why the place is always empty! I never write bad reviews, but I feel it’s important to warn people about this place, and it’s a real shame. We can’t always get things right, but customer service is paramount when you don’t. Unfortunately, Roberto’s failed in both the food and service on this occasion."

Beverly Roberts

"The most delicious dinner I've ever eaten. I was there last night I came today as well to try spaghetti carbonara. Nice staff as well ! HIGH RECOMMEND 🙂🙂"

Marta

What People Like

Bursting with flavor Italian dishes
Warm and welcoming staff
Intimate seafront dining atmosphere

What People Dislike

Slow and inattentive service
Inconsistent food quality
Music sometimes too loud

Frequently Asked Questions

Roberto's is renowned for its authentic Italian cuisine, including flavorful homemade pasta dishes like fettuccine alla parmigiana and thin, crispy wood-fired pizzas.

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Yes, Roberto's offers suitable gluten-free and vegetarian options on their menu.

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The restaurant offers a relaxed yet intimate dining atmosphere with terrace seating overlooking the seafront.

Yes, Roberto's is described as family-friendly, offering delicious meals in a warm and welcoming environment.

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Roberto's is a very popular place, and tables can be squeezed in, so it's advisable to consider booking ahead, especially during peak times.

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For a better dining experience and to avoid long wait times, it's recommended to visit during off-peak hours.

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