Fratelli Newport — Restaurant in Newport

My partner and I visited Fratelli’s last week and were so impressed by the incredible food that we decided to return with our family. We booked a table for four (three adults and one child) at 2:20 PM on October 5, 2024. Upon arrival, we chose a table by the window and were promptly given menus. The waiting staff efficiently took our drink orders.

One of the highlights of the menu is that it offers a well-curated selection—not overwhelming in size—which was particularly helpful as we were dining with a child with additional learning needs. The simplicity made it easy to choose from.

For starters, we ordered the meatballs, cheesy garlic bread, halloumi fries, and olive bruschetta with balsamic. All of these dishes arrived promptly and were delicious.

For our mains, we chose the kids’ pepperoni pizza, chicken pizza (without mushrooms), the seafood platter, and the spaghetti and meatballs. Each dish arrived hot and beautifully presented. The sea bass and salmon fillet from the seafood platter were truly exceptional—perfectly cooked with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, complemented by a flavourful white champagne sauce, vegetables, and crispy-skinned potatoes. This dish has become my absolute favourite, surpassing even the carbonara I had on my previous visit, which was also delicious with al dente pasta and rich flavours.

We also indulged in desserts and coffee, ordering the chocolate soufflé, three scoops of homemade ice cream, panna cotta, tiramisu, and profiteroles. We paired these with two macchiatos, one cappuccino, and a Coke as a treat for my son. The desserts were outstanding—particularly the tiramisu, which was homemade, fresh, and absolutely delectable. The panna cotta and ice cream were equally impressive, with the vanilla ice cream featuring a refreshing hint of lemon, which kept it light and not overly sweet.

In terms of value, the price for everything was very reasonable. For the amount of food and drinks we enjoyed, it came to about £25-£30 per person, which we found generous and fair.

Overall, our experience at Fratelli’s was nothing short of excellent. The staff were professional, friendly, and incredibly welcoming. The manager clearly cares for both his staff and his guests, leading by example and fostering a great team atmosphere that is reflected in the outstanding service we received.

I would also like to extend my compliments to the kitchen staff and the chef. The food was impeccable—beautifully presented, perfectly cooked, and delicious. We will definitely be returning soon for birthdays and other special occasions!

Thank you to the entire team at Fratelli’s—you truly deserve all the tips and more. It was a beautiful experience overall, and we couldn’t have asked for a better meal or...

We booked same day for a meal for my partners birthday (as a side note, I asked if there was anything we could arrange to make a fuss of his birthday, and they didn't do anything there. Not a negative as such, but some places go the extra mile to help celebrate special occasions, would have been lovely if they could have done something)

Off to a great start in terms of service and food - friendly welcome and a thoughtful touch to bring the child's main at the same time as our starters. The rest of the evening was unfortunately tainted with long waits and a constant struggle to get the attention of the staff, the kind of place where they are very skilled at avoiding eye contact. We noticed the majority of the people around us were struggling with the same. The staff will say it was busy (to be fair it was packed) but their unusual approach to service isn't doing them/their customers any favours. Two examples of inefficiencies: every time we (eventually) got someone's attention, e.g. to say we are ready to order, then a different person would come back to help us. There was loads of staff there and we ended up speaking with most of them. the staff all very much were focused on one task at a time, things could be sped up a lot if they tried to tackle multiple needs at once (e.g clear plates, get pizza boxes, get dessert menu all same time would have saved us about 20 mins and multiple awkward attempts to try to get staffs attention)

In terms of the food, we had meatball pasta, the fratelli pizza, and a kids fish fingers and chips. Meatball pasta was very tasty, but the large meatballs were dry and I would have really liked more than 2 meatballs. Pizza wasn't great nor authentic at all - some of the ones being served around us looked lovely so maybe just chose the wrong one. Kids...

My husband booked a table as a combined Valentine’s and his birthday treat. He let them know on the booking of my ‘tism. We arrived & the restaurant was very busy, yet the staff were very welcoming and made me feel very comfortable. We had a drink & we sat and waited for our table. Once our table was ready we ordered Bruschetta Napoli & Funghi con Aglio to start. Both were absolutely delicious. The mushrooms cooked perfectly and the tomatoes well seasoned and so fresh! We then both had Spaghetti Carbonara. This was creamy with egg yolk and plenty of pancetta, topped off with Parmesan and black pepper. For dessert we had tiramisu and Cannoli Siciliani and shared both. The cannoli was very reminiscent of one we’d had in Sicily! At the end of our meal we were offered complimentary limoncello, which I accepted (my husband was driving so he declined!) and chocolate mints. A really nice touch! As you can see from my photos, we both got so caught up in the moment and the enjoyment of the food, for forgot to take photos! We loved it so much, we booked again for my birthday in April. Thanks to everyone for your excellent service and fabulous food, and for being so discreetly considerate...