La Famiglia — Restaurant in England

I originally awarded 5 stars but feel the need to edit after our last visit We returned after a lovely meal on our first visit ( see review further down) My husband ordered steak again as it was cooked well the first time (he loves steak and cooks a good steak himself) When the steak arrived he said it didn't look as good as the last time and when he started to eat it it was very overdone on one half and very underdone on the other half. He had asked for medium rare. He ate the steak however left quite a bit that was inedible. We rarely complain so didn't say anything. However when asked how the food was after our meal my husband commented politely that it was not as nice as the last time which was met with a very abrupt response saying they cook it all the time! No apology or asking what was wrong with it, making us wonder why they even bother asking if they aren't prepared for an honest answer. I'm hindsight my husband should have sent the steak back but we didn't want to make a fuss. We just offered an honest opinion when we are asked! We left quite disappointed by the lack of interest and abruptness. So will now find somewhere else local that values customer experience!

Really lovely meal, I had pasta, my husband had steak. Excellent menu choice. The restaurant was very busy but the service was still great, staff were extremely friendly and attentive. We will...

We visited La Famiglia for an evening meal whilst staying nearby in Warkworth and having had a recommendation from the nextdoor neighbour at our house. First impressions were not fantastic...I'd rung to make a booking for 6.30 and been told I could have a table at 7, so I expected to arrive at a busy restaurant. It wasn't at all. Then I was told the card machine wasn't working and we'd need to pay with cash. Not a major issue as there's a cash machine across the road, but... This is where the negatives end though. The service was excellent throughout our meal and the food was spot on. Bruschetta, calamari and caprese salad were delicious starters, lovely and fresh. The main courses continued in a similar vein - my daughter's calzone was tasty and very generously filled and the pasta dishes we ordered were top notch! My seafood fettuccine was so tasty, with a lovely chilli heat and was packed full of mussels, squid and prawns. We were too full to try the desserts so can't comment on them, but I can definitely say we will return next time we are...

We went there on Easter Saturday 2024, we had booked a table (Recommended) but were somewhat early, the place was pretty near full. We were met at the door by an over worked waitress who still managed a broad welcoming smile who showed us to our table and got us sorted with menus. The starters were excellent, the Focaccia with tomato, Parmesan cheese and Parma Ham that I had was of Pizza proportion, still I munched on, my companion and I both had Pasta dishes as our mains. The mains were well presented tasty and generously proportioned, we had some Garlic Bread to sop up the sauce. My companion and I were so full that we did not have desert, probably the first time that has happened in years, instead we just had some really good coffee. La Famigilia although very busy still maintained a really nice buzzy ambiance, the staff worked hard to take orders and serve food and were really friendly and professional. All in all a really great restaurant experience and if i am in the area again I will make...