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La Pergola Restaurant
Pizza
Frequently praised for its delicious taste and light, lovely dough, pizza is repeatedly recommended by multiple reviewers as a top choice.
Pasta (including Carbonara and Bolognese)
Highly recommended by several guests for its authenticity and quality; the Carbonara is noted as the best outside Italy, and the Bolognese is praised for its rich sauce and tender mince.
House Special Whole Sole in Capper Butter
Mentioned specifically as superb and highly recommended, highlighting the restaurant's excellent traditional Italian seafood dishes.
Sea Bream with tomatoes, olives, peppers and side veggies
Recommended for its magnificent, stunning flavors and fresh fish quality, making it a standout main course.
Crostini with Crab, Chilli and Lemon
Noted as a magnificent starter with great flavor, often highlighted as part of the specials worth trying.
Chocolate Orange & Biscuits Pudding
A dessert repeatedly praised for being amazing and a must-try, loved for its unique flavor combination.
White Chocolate Praline with Caramelised Pecans and Crème Anglais
Highlighted as a dessert favorite with wow factor, loved for its rich and indulgent flavors.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12 to 2:30 PM, 6 to 10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 2:30 PM, 6 to 10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 2:30 PM, 6 to 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 2:30 PM, 6 to 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 2:30 PM, 6 to 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About La Pergola Restaurant
Family-run, family-friendly pizza and pasta restaurant with a wisteria- and vine-covered pergola.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked questions
What is La Pergola Restaurant known for?
It is best known for authentic Italian pizza and pasta, along with homemade desserts served from the dessert window. Reviewers repeatedly praise the warm, family-run feel and say the food tastes fresh, delicious, and cooked very well.
What dishes are most recommended at La Pergola Restaurant?
Reviewers most often highlight the pizza, pasta, tiramisu cake, and banoffee pie. The desserts get especially strong praise, with guests calling them fresh, decadent, and worth saving room for after the main course.
What is the atmosphere like at La Pergola Restaurant?
The atmosphere is described as authentic Italian, cozy, and warm, with outdoor seating under a wisteria- and vine-covered pergola. It works well for groups and dinner celebrations, though one review notes the room can feel a bit cramped because there are many tables.
Is La Pergola Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is £20–40, and reviewers generally feel the quality matches it because portions are generous and the food is consistently excellent. People mention efficient service, good presentation, and meals that feel worth the visit, especially for dinner or special occasions.
Do you need a reservation at La Pergola Restaurant?
Yes, reservations are recommended for lunch and dinner, and the listing says reservations are required. That lines up with reviews describing it as popular for meals in the area and a place that can get busy, especially when groups or celebrations are dining there.
Is parking available at La Pergola Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does La Pergola Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, La Pergola Restaurant offers vegetarian options.
Is La Pergola Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, La Pergola Restaurant is good for kids.
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