Italian restaurants

Valentinos - Wivenhoe

4.3 136 reviews 11 High St, Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7 9BE, United Kingdom

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Valentinos is an Italian restaurant located on High Street in the riverside town of Wivenhoe, Colchester. It offers a menu of authentic Italian dishes prepared with homemade recipes and generous portions. The cuisine features classic favorites, including garlic bread with mozzarella and tomato, sizable calzones, and a variety of main courses that can be ordered in both regular and starter sizes. The restaurant is known for its extensive selection of Italian wines and traditional digestifs such as Limoncello and Grappa, often served in their distinctive chicken jugs. Set within a charming old building near the river, Valentinos provides a warm and inviting atmosphere. The decor reflects a cozy, intimate setting suitable for casual dining. Service is attentive, contributing to a welcoming environment. Valentinos embodies a local dining experience that blends traditional Italian flavors with a picturesque village location, making it a notable spot for both residents and visitors seeking a genuine taste of Italy.

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Reviews for Valentinos - Wivenhoe

4.3

136 reviews

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Based on 136 reviews

Valentinos, an Italian restaurant located in Wivenhoe, is consistently praised for its authentic, homemade cuisine characterized by generous portion sizes and reasonable prices. Reviewers frequently highlight the quality of the main courses as well as the exceptional desserts, which are considered a must-try. The warm and welcoming service stands out, with staff often described as friendly and attentive, enhancing the overall dining experience. The restaurant’s charming, picturesque setting within a historic building near the river contributes to a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Popular menu items such as garlic bread and traditional Italian specialties complement the extensive drink selection, including house wines and classic liqueurs. Overall, Valentinos is regarded as a reliable and delightful dining option that combines excellent food, hospitable service, and an enchanting ambiance.

CN Josh

Jul 28, 2025

Excellent food and brilliant service. The main courses are very good but be sure to leave room for their incredible desserts too!

James Pudney

Jul 17, 2025

Lovely little Italian restaurant in the heart of wivenhoe Lovely garlic bread with mozzarella and tomato

Katie

Jul 12, 2025

Beautiful little gem of a restaurant nestled in a picturesque fishing village near the river. Delicious, authentic, homemade, Italian food - with huge portions and very reasonable prices! Lovely house wine served in their famous chicken jugs, and all the greats, such as Limoncello and Grappa are available. Staff are friendly and can't do enough for you. The decor is charming, and the atmosphere is warming. Can't fault this place, and can't praise it enough. If you haven't been, then take a visit, if you have been, then visit again - we have been 3 or 4 times and we will be coming back for sure!

Debbie Salacuri

Jul 06, 2025

Been here 3 times and it never fails to disappoint. The calzone I had in October was so big my friend had to finish it for me! Delicious and great ambience. Highly recommended.

Steve Wright

Jun 27, 2025

Lovely restaurant in a lovely old building not far from the river in Wivenhoe. Staff are very welcoming and friendly. The menu is extensive and the food is cooked to perfection. The Garlic bread is a must try and big enough to share between 2. All the main courses are very generous in size but can be ordered as a starter size which I prefer. All in all a great place to eat.

Bridget Beattie

Jun 12, 2025

Valentino’s was recommended to us and we had a delicious meal. We started with the garlic bread, which definitely feeds two, best garlic bread ever! Two of us had pizza and two had pasta mains all were delicious. Desserts were very good too, lots of different ice cream flavours and homemade puddings, we had three ice creams and a sticky toffee pudding. Wine is served in amazing carafe’s. Service was excellent and we will definitely return.

Rebecca Pfiffer

May 13, 2025

What a little gem! Me and my partner booked a last minute table and they managed to squeeze us. The owner was really lovely, the food was superb. I had the starter size main and there was more than enough. I was so full I could not manage desert but they popped it in a take away tub for me.