Watson and Walpole + Beviamo + The Ice Cream Shop
185 Reviews
- Friday12–2 PM, 6:15–9:30 PM
- Saturday12–2 PM, 6:15–9:30 PM
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday12–2 PM, 6:15–9:30 PM
- Wednesday12–2 PM, 6:15–9:30 PM
- Thursday12–2 PM, 6:15–9:30 PM
About the Business
Watson and Walpole Busy and popular neighbourhood Italian restaurant in Framlingham | Busy and popular neighbourhood Italian restaurant serving home-made pasta, made daily, and wood-roasted meats, fish and flat breads. Friendly professional service.
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Website
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+441728666556
3 Church St, Framlingham, Woodbridge IP13 9BQ
Hours
- Friday12–2 PM, 6:15–9:30 PM
- Saturday12–2 PM, 6:15–9:30 PM
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday12–2 PM, 6:15–9:30 PM
- Wednesday12–2 PM, 6:15–9:30 PM
- Thursday12–2 PM, 6:15–9:30 PM
Features
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Dine-in
- Takeaway
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Spirits
- Wine
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Toilets
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Lunch
- Casual
- Reservations required
Recommended Reviews
Quy Anderson
10.02.2024
Watson and Walpole + Beviamo + The Ice Cream Shop
I was very excited to try this restaurant and I wasn’t disappointed!Customer service is second to none - attentive and personable. I appreciate how accommodating they were for my little baby. They gave me a table that gave me plenty of room to have my buggy by me. There was plenty of room and we weren’t squashed! We weren’t crammed in some dark corner (as has been our experience with other restaurants). And they offered to warm anything up if needed for the baby.Food was delicious and high quality. Restaurant was beautiful. It was a wonderful dining experience.Don’t leave without trying the tiramisu. Best tiramisu ever. The restaurant was kind enough to put them in boxes for us so we could take them home.Boring but practical details:The restaurant is a stone’s throw away from the car park (£1 for two hours). Service is 12.5% but we added more (well deserved). The changing table is in the ladies toilet but the way the toilets are set up, the toilets can only be occupied by one person (and baby) at a time. So this can be used by Dad. I love that the changing table isn’t over the loo. It also has shelves. And there’s a hook on the door if you need to hang anything. You could wheel a pushchair in if you needed to.
Carol Watson
07.02.2024
Watson and Walpole + Beviamo + The Ice Cream Shop
At the risk of being accused of malevolent and false critique by the owner; yes, the food is good but nothing fantastic. I felt rushed by the staff - menu had not been with us more than 3 minutes when staff asked if we had chosen yet - I needed help understanding what some things were, so had not yet been able to make a choice.The tables are too close together and the atmosphere is not what I was expecting; more like a bistro than an Italian restaurant, disappointing charging what they do.I was appalled at having to give credit card details and being told there would be a £30 charge if booking cancelled less than 24 hours before; what happens if someone is ill/in an accident/car breaks down, any number of unforeseen circumstances beyond normal control and for which you would be penalised.I was also appalled to learn that a 12.5% service charge had already been added to the bill when it was presented to me; surely it should be up to the customer to determine what they would like to give?You cannot have it all ways - claiming to be a local restaurant, catering for the locals but applying charges and high prices which are above and beyond what you are actually offering.As I said - wait for the barbed response from the owner - taking criticism is not something we enjoy, but you are in the public eye and a visitor's comments and experience should be taken as they are meant - not challenged and discredited.
Emma Hayes
02.02.2024
Watson and Walpole + Beviamo + The Ice Cream Shop
This is a restaurant that truly loves food, loves people and celebrates Italy. I don't think that I can compare it to any other Italian restaurant that I have ever seen in Britain. It really is superb.The food is sublime and the staff that work there exude joy: I can't imagine being anything but happy in the place.
Libby Symons
29.01.2024
Watson and Walpole + Beviamo + The Ice Cream Shop
Their real shining star is the service. What an inviting and friendly place with really passionate and knowledgeable staff. Bustling from opening time and fresh, tasty food. Noticed them serving tiramisu table side too! What a gem!
Lily Benbow
15.01.2024
Watson and Walpole + Beviamo + The Ice Cream Shop
We took the opportunity to have a chefs lunch before the craziness of Christmas started. Absolutely terrific set lunch menu… flavour & menu design totally on point. Such a treat to enjoy food that has clearly been cooked with so much care and attention. Hats off to the entire team. This standard does not happen by chance. Thank you for a wonderful lunch break. And I bumped into another local chef. Definitely the place to eat lunch !
Julian Rogers
28.12.2023
Watson and Walpole + Beviamo + The Ice Cream Shop
A really pleasant Saturday lunch - birthday celebration. Well balanced Italian menu. To be clear its not a pizzeria but proper Italian style restaurant. We got there beforehand and had a cocktail in their separate wine bar. Enjoyed a variety of antipasti before a shared pasta course. Then two of our party shared steak (at £77 for two the most expensive item on the menu) and one had scallops - all really good and followed by deserts. Bottle of wine. All well cooked, presented and served. Our cost was £80 per head including 12.5 % discretionery service charge included on the bill. We did push the boat out and could have paid less without compromising overall experience. Would definitely return for a special lunch or evening meal.
Bruce Howard
22.12.2023
Watson and Walpole + Beviamo + The Ice Cream Shop
I had the unfortunate experience of dining at what was supposed to be a high-end Italian restaurant, and I can't express enough how thoroughly disappointed I am. Let's start with the premixed cocktails – an absolute travesty. I expected a place of this caliber to offer artisanal cocktails with fresh ingredients, but instead, I was met with premixed concoctions that tasted like they'd been sitting on the shelf for ages. It's astonishing that a restaurant claiming to be upscale would resort to such shortcuts.The discomfort didn't stop at the drinks. The seating and overall environment were downright dreadful. The chairs were unbelievably uncomfortable, and the atmosphere was devoid of the charm and elegance one would anticipate from a high-end Italian establishment. It felt more like a hastily thrown-together cafeteria than a place where you'd expect to savor a fine Italian meal. To make matters worse, the service was agonizingly slow. It took an eternity for our food to arrive, and our server appeared more interested in their own agenda than ensuring our dining experience was pleasant. Finally, the prices were absolutely ludicrous for the quality of experience we endured. I don't mind paying a premium for exceptional dining, but what we got was nothing short of a rip-off. In summary, this restaurant failed spectacularly in delivering the high-end Italian dining experience it promised, and I would strongly advise a
Alex Thurley-Ratcliff
21.12.2023
Watson and Walpole + Beviamo + The Ice Cream Shop
Vegan birthday Italian treat from my family. The food was excellent and we were very well looked after. Nice to have a good range of vegan / vegetarian options at each course. Good wine list too. All perfect and catered for kids too.
Jamie Riddell
20.12.2023
Watson and Walpole + Beviamo + The Ice Cream Shop
Watson & Walpole is a collaboration between David & Ruth Watson and chef Rob Walpole. Step inside for an authentic Italian restaurant. The service was great with the team in hand to explain any of the authentic Italian dishes on offer.The menu changes frequently to include seasonal dishes and special Italian dishes. Expect regional dishes that are a touch different to pizza and pasta.We had a great meal and look forward to dining again soon.
Oak
16.12.2023
Watson and Walpole + Beviamo + The Ice Cream Shop
amazing restrant in a quaint village, brilliant vegan and vegetarian options as well. staff were attentive and friendly and the owner was delightful. I'd I had any criticism it would be that the seasoning on the frito was slightly off (no salt) otherwise food was amazing.
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3 Church St, Framlingham, Woodbridge IP13 9BQ
Watson and Walpole + Beviamo + The Ice Cream Shop