Alio's Delicatessen — Restaurant in Elmbridge

Alio’s Delicatessen in Walton-on-Thames is a family-run Italian shop that feels special in the area. I often buy fresh bresaola and mortadella here, which they slice perfectly, and there’s also a lovely selection of sandwiches. They make interesting ciabatta sandwiches to take away, but also simple ones like mortadella and cheese, which are perfect for kids. It’s convenient to combine my grocery shopping with a coffee (they do decaf as well) and a takeaway sandwich. Reception around the shop is sometimes poor, so paying online with my card app can be tricky, but they accept cash which is helpful. There’s no parking right outside, but plenty within a short walking distance, so it’s still easy to visit. A great deli for authentic Italian produce, fresh cuts, and quick takeaway food in...

A veritable Aladdin's cave for the decernable Italian food lover. Prices very reasonable. While variety of food you can't get anywhere other than Harrods!! Smiling helpful service always. Have been shopping here for 10 years tried to get him to open a branch in Devon but no success so far!!. If Alio hasn't got it, it's not worth having! Wines sauces meats cheeses pasta as far as the eye can see. Lovely Italian coffee, I even got a lesson in how to use the coffee percolator for the cooker that I bought in order to get the best results. I cannot praise this family owned business enough. Lovely fresh veg. Terrace cafe, food served great portions again at good prices. You...

I can not believe people want to eat from here with a 1 star food hygiene rating -according to the food standards agency hygiene website , inspected on 22nd Jan this year (major improvement necessary for management of food safety and hygienic food handling) yuk!! This is the lowest score you can get!! Also very overpriced and so many out of date items on shelf too… il think il go somewhere else from now on. A 1 star food hygiene rating has put me right off. This is one of the lowest scores I have ever seen in Elmbridge..

Update 8th June - my review keeps getting removed, should people not know they have such a low food hygiene rating?

Update 9th June - post was...