Fratelli - Central Bedfordshire

The restaurant had a nice atmosphere, but the service was incredibly slow and there were several items missing from the menu. After waiting for an hour and a ha... read more The restaurant had a nice atmosphere, but the service was incredibly slow and there were several items missing from the menu. After waiting for an hour and a half, all we had received were olives and bread. The portion sizes were inconsistent, with some being large and others being too small. Unfortunately, we won't be returning in the near future.

I came across this beautiful restaurant last time I was in the area, so I made a reservation for my return visit. I treated my brother-in-law and his partner, w... read more I came across this beautiful restaurant last time I was in the area, so I made a reservation for my return visit. I treated my brother-in-law and his partner, who live in Luton, to thank them. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the friendly manageress, Milena. She escorted us to our lovely table and even took our coats, ensuring our comfort. Ben served as our waiter for the night and provided excellent service throughout. The atmosphere was fantastic, indicating the restaurant's popularity. As for the food, every course was outstanding. The ingredients, flavors, and presentation were all top-notch. We were all very impressed and will definitely be returning soon. Special thanks to Tian, Christina, and Sophie who were also part of the service team. Congratulations to everyone involved for their great work.

Lovely meal…. The selection here is vast and really is hard to pick as it all looks great. The service is fast and very friendly. The quality of the food is cer... read more Lovely meal…. The selection here is vast and really is hard to pick as it all looks great. The service is fast and very friendly. The quality of the food is certainly there and it’s not the cheapest but it’s worth the money. The drinks selection is very good, wine selection is very good and if you fancy a cocktail your get one here. Well done, we will certainly be coming back 5 out 5

Very happy! Lovely lunch with my friend, great cocktails food and even better service. Really nice atmosphere and we left there suitably stuff…..and a little bi... read more Very happy! Lovely lunch with my friend, great cocktails food and even better service. Really nice atmosphere and we left there suitably stuff…..and a little bit wobbly hehe, but when the cocktails are that good you can’t just have one haha! Thanks to all the staff for a great meal

Ambience on the noisy side. Why do groups of 4 people need to shout at each other across relatively small tables. Flavours in the food were relatively good as d... read more Ambience on the noisy side. Why do groups of 4 people need to shout at each other across relatively small tables. Flavours in the food were relatively good as described in menu. Key ingredients in the dishes and dessert portion sizes were skimped in the extreme. Ingredients in Orata alla Sicilianna , Pan fried sea bass fillet approx 150 G , with herb crusted potatoes approx 100 G , roasted Marzanino tomatoes 4 very small marble sized tomatoes , garlic lemon and extra virgin oil dressing. We can buy this quantity and quality of ingredients for less than 4.00. Fratelli 's menus price 18.95 !!! Papardelle Salmone Smoked salmonwith leeks and onions in a cream white wine sauce, topped with wild rocket Really was hunt the salmon, and overall ingredients cost got to be less than 3.00. Fratelli 's menus price 14.95 !!! Draw you own conclusions on excessive mark ups. We challenge Fratelli 's to dispute justify these estimated buy in costs and what looks like a typical x 5 mark up from cost to selling. Initial reception was fairly friendly and efficient. Initial ordering ok, further ongoing attention and final atempt to settle bill painfully patchy and slow. Note the waitress offer Parmingiano free in pretty small pots ~20g to accompany main courses. Note they say Parmingiano not Parmigiano Reggiano which is a very different animal. Note ALDI sell the real thing Parmigiano Reggiano for less than 3.00 for 200g, last purchased by us about 2 weks ago. Perhaps Fratelli could clarify if their offering is Parmigiano Reggiano. We would not rush to go there again.