Il Padrino - Gravesham

We had an excellent meal at this restaurant. It is a charming family-owned establishment with a wonderful ambiance. The food is exceptional, incredibly authentic, and the decor complements it perfectly. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

I really wanted to like this local restaurant that others had recommended as authentic. However, I was quite disappointed. The special, lasagna, was not as expected as it was missing key ingredients like bechamel sauce and mozzarella. Instead, it was just lasagna sheets with ragu sauce and a few sprinklings of leaf around the edges. It was not the hearty, baked meal I was hoping for, and left me still hungry. The dessert menu did not appeal to me either, as I was looking for tiramisu or a creamy mousse like pannacotta. The only tiramisu available was in chunks with ice cream, served as a sundae. The only non-ice cream dessert option was a "sticky cake." Our table for four was cramped, with our knees touching under the table and not enough space for side plates. It seemed that the restaurant had a large booking elsewhere, even though we had made a reservation. However, the staff were friendly and our son enjoyed his margherita pizza.

I recently had the best carbonara of my life at this amazing restaurant. The food was delicious, reasonably priced, and beautifully plated. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and attentive. I will definitely be coming back to try more dishes and admire the beautiful grape vines.

I just come back from a trip to Italy and new to the area found this absolute gem of a restaurant was gorgeous food very friendly service they really make you feel welcome! Glad this is on my doorstep! Fab :

One of my favourite restaurants! Such a beautiful delightful restaurant so warm cosy a real treat. From the happy staff to the delicious food. From start to finish is always worth the trip I travel from Surrey it’s a wonderful experience.