Best Meatballs in Bedford

6 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Cappuccino Bar
The Cappuccino Bar
93/100 (1893 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Risotto
Side Salad
Chianti
Chicken Wings
Calamares
Steak Bistecca
Salmon
Chocolate Cherry Tart
Pesto
Garlic Mushrooms with Asparagus
Fish
Tiramisú
Pizza Margherita
Lasagne
Pizza
Pizza Margherita
Salads
Calamari
Spaghetti Bolognese
Swordfish
Baguette
Irish coffee
Prawns
Swordfish
Chocolate cake
Calzone
Latte
Puddings
Tiramisu
Cake
Fusilli
Bass
sole
Meatballs
Pasta
Salad
Baguette
Calamari
Sea Bass
Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
Lasagne
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Mastercard
Table Service
Visa
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Fantastic food, and cosy place to visit. I highly recommend for some of the best Italian in..."
Alex Lock
"I love this place, we eat there loads. Great staff, never had a bad meal and easy to get "happy" on the house red. Honestly though you will hate it,..."
Frederick Bassett
"Amazing meal booked last minute for our Aussie Relatives and family. Amazing service and amazing food, staff very attentive thoroughly..."
Lesley Mark Meekins
"Chose to have my birthday lunch here for the first time with friends. We all had a really nice time, the staff were polite and attentive and the food..."
Matthew Hubbard
"Still as good value for food. They seem to have recovered from the unfortunate fire they had. Staff were in good spirits. Food delicious and..."
Michelle 'Atkins' Garlick
"Fantastic place, the best in pasta and pizza Bedford!!! Food always fresh and hot!! And very reasonably..."
Pam Drum
"Excellent, lovely atmosphere, great service & delicious food at a very reasonable price. Best Italian restaurant in..."
Victoria Collins Ne Marshall
"Good value, friendly staff and fabulous food. Went for a birthday meal and couldn't fault..."
Claire Etty
"Great value,great food, love the place, ave been many times and will continue going..."
Barry Austin
"Been going some time now ,we all as a family love going there friendly staff ,foods always excellent and worth every penny will keep going back for..."
Phil Buck
"Honestly love popping in here for a coffee and spot of lunch. The price for a Panini and hot drink is outrageously low. Couldn't fault the place...."
Meech Tobin ッ
"First time going to this restaurant and I can say I will definitely be back. The place has a really fun and exciting atmosphere, the staff are..."
Jackss
"We've wanted to try here for ages, and I am very pleased to say it did NOT disappoint, wow!!! Starters, mains and dessert all 10/10. I couldn't..."
Olivia Goodwin
"Brilliant food and service Enjoyed the mozzarella starter and spaghetti meatballs and then the chocolate fudge..."
Jazmin G
"Ate here for lunch for the first time recently and was pleasantly surprised. The food was really tasty and priced very reasonably. Friendly,..."
Mike Sorbo
"So friendly! Had a big family lunch here and the whole staff was so helpful. Took photos for us. Brought the cakes out and sang happy birthday with..."
Dawn Stapleton
"Have been several times and is always a favourite for dinner with friends, can personally recommend the spaghetti and meatballs. Staff are always..."
Harriet Chaplin
"2nd time in a week, fab food real value for..."
Janet Ford
"Lovely Italian food, great service… a lovely little find in Bedford… have been a couple of times recently and looking forward to going back..."
Rebecca Owen
"The food was awesome! I had the Gnocci and it was perfect. Light and fluffy and delicious 😍 The service was friendly and prompt! We will go again..."
Elizabeth Ferguson
"Brilliant place with lovely staff and a lovely atmosphere. The portion sizes are perfect and felt absolutely stuffed at the end of it. Overall a..."
Seb Townhill
"Food qualtity is always amazing and fairly priced. Service is great. All round gem of..."
Briony Reid
"Very good food!!! Great taste, very large menu choice suitable for families to couples good service very busy will need to book, 2 draws bks tables..."
Angela Lauren
"Been coming here all my life, consistently good service and food. Helpful and friendly..."
Tristan Burns
"Great food and service. Love their desserts! Very reasonable prices as well. Booking essential at weekend nights as it's usually..."
Gagan Kohli
"Had a lovely evening here, food tasted great and fresh. The service was on point, despite the horribly warm weather. Would definitely recommend to..."
Chris Smith
"I LOVE this place, I mean the food is excellent quality, and the people are amazingly friendly, and I just feel at home there. They greet you like..."
Joe Mosca
"Very Italian, busy with a great atmosphere - accommodating, friendly and efficient. The food is excellent, quick service...."
Sarah Winter-Goodwin
The Higgins Pantry
The Higgins Pantry
91/100 (1829 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Mediterranean
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Calamari
Torta Della Nonna
Bruschette
Mussels
Vegan Salad
Pesto
Calamares
Mushroom Pizza
Fish
Arrabbiata
Lasagna
Salmon
Pasta Cozze
Sunday lunch
Penne
Calzone
Calzone
Tapas
Cake
Penne
Ciabatta
Lobster ravioli
Whitebait
chicken caesar salad
Prawns
Bruschetta Al Pomodoro
Peppers
Meatballs
Pasta
Salad
Side Salad
Lasagne
Clams
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Cakes
Sit down
Mediterranean
Pizza
Italian
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Had a beautiful meal with friends last night and we were not disappointed. Amazing staff who throughout the evening ensured we were happy. The food..."
Kelly-Marie Parker
"Amazing food ! Authentic Italian taste.The staff were all so friendly and helpful with menu choices . I can't wait to go back with my friends so..."
Sammy Blackman
"Lovely family meal for my daughter’s 18th Birthday. Food was delicious and it just kept coming with the Tapas menu option. Staff very friendly and..."
Kathrine Bedingfield
"Well 5+ plus rating overall as I couldn't have asked for a better place to hold my 40th birthday celebrations. Great welcoming family run business..."
Pritti Saggi
"Great night, celebrating my fathers birthday (the big 80). The food portions are unbelievable; the staff extremely friendly; and the live music,..."
Giuseppe Cauteruccio
"I love The Higgins Pantry. I've eaten there on several occasions with my husband, friends and in a large party. All times the food has been..."
Dawn Terry
"We regularly visit the Pantry and can highly recommend the food and great service. I recently celebrated my 40th birthday there with over 40 of us..."
Claudi Schneider
"I eat here on a regular basis, I have nothing but high praise for both the food and the service. Vince and his team do a fantastic job, well done to..."
Raff Iovinelli
"Had the most stunning lunch here.arrived one hour before closing time.service was impeccable and The meatballs come highly recommended.My friend who..."
Ambroise Donnelle
"Celebrated with a meal here for a friends birthday last night, food was amazing, staff busy but attentive and friendly. Great atmosphere and fab..."
Kerry Whybrow
"We went to the pantry on Saturday night for my 40 th birthday . There was 14 of us . I could not fault a thing the food was amazing as was the..."
Sara Marie Mynett
"Fantastic place great food great atmosphere , Been here on many occasions ,Vince and his team go out of there way to make sure they deliver the best..."
Rosanna Shepherd
"Great night out this evening. Excellent food and lovely ambience. Thank you to..."
Mariangela Russo
"Went to dinner with friends last night and was surprised to find that there was a live singer. She was fabulous. Got up, had a boogie until midnight-..."
Kazgen Nicholson
"Had an amazing eve last week, food was lovely service was great. So helpful thank u..."
Josie Mulé
"Nice Italian restaurant! Good portions, the arrabbiata was very nice. Service also very nice and..."
JR Suarez
"Great food, came out quickly and looked amazing, good value for money! but the place was so loud you couldn't hear the other people on the table...."
Rowan Cooper
"Wow, how have I only just discovered this place?! Absolutely cannot wait to return. The pasta was incredible, so tasty and the perfect portion size,..."
Olivia Goodwin
"This wasn't my first time dining at 'The Pantry' so my expectations were high after previous postive experiences with their service and food, however..."
Stuart Shuker
"Lovely place, great food and friendly..."
Ianpaul Turvey
"Superb, always friendly, food is very tasty and accessible, pizza is excellent too. Great vegan broccoli salad. Just wished there were a couple of..."
Graham Watson
"Love this place. Come here a lot. Always good food and friendly atmosphere. Staff are happy and can't do enough for..."
richard whelan
"We wanted an Italian pizza and we found it here. Tasty and you will be not disappointed. Before I only tried lasagne for takeaway. Definitely need to..."
Aleksandra Rzeznik
"The best gluten free pizza I have ever eaten. Soft base ( not the usual gf thin, hard base) and very generous, tasty toppings. Service very helpful..."
Gillian Popple
"My second time here and will definitely be back! Fantastic atmosphere with Sergio singing. We regularly attended the Italian Nights he performed at..."
Kev D999
"I went to the Higgins Pantry with a friend for lunch. I had the smoke salmon and avocado sour dough bread and it was very good. What made it a..."
John Hill
"Best food I could get at an Italian restaurant. Keep up the good..."
Luke Jenner
"It was a delicious dinner with my girlfriend, we like the Italian cuisine. The restaurant located in a great and quiet atmosphere. We’ll definitely..."
Bence A.
"Still a fab atmosphere, great food and easy on the pocket. Friendliest staff, Great Italian cuisine. Love it. Simply the..."
MrDwyer69
"Came for lunch with my parents. Delicious food, attentive staff. Will definitely be..."
J Lo
"Lovely staff, excellent (and unusual) foods, deliciously cooked. Very wheelchair friendly, ramps, and a disabled toilet. Great setup, family..."
Jo Holloway
"The food is awesome and the service is excellent. Portions are great: you won't leave here hungry. I highly reccommend the parmagiana. One of the..."
Sab Rina
"The customer service here is exceptional. I've only ever popped in for a hot chocolate when visiting the museum it's attached to but the service has..."
Catherine Toomey-Flynn
Amici
Amici
91/100 (2857 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Seafood
Healthy
Mediterranean
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Grill
Italian
Mediterranean
Southern-Italian
Italian
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Healthy
Sicilian
Grill
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Beer
Salad
Chocolate ice cream
Cake
Cheese Cake
Insalata Caprese
Tiramisu
Seafood linguine
Crab
Antipasto all'italiana
Duck
Calamari Fritti
Meatballs
Sea Bass
Calamari
Seabass
Cheesecakes
Veal
Risotto
Crab Linguine
Carbonara
Mussels
Crayfish Tails
Tortellini
Calamares
Seafood Trilogy
Cannelloni
Salmon
Filletto Peppe Verde
Cakes
Saltimbocca
Tiramisú
Chicken Wings
Bruschetta
Bruschette
Tagliatelle
Cheesecake
Lobster
Pesto
Tortellini
Fish
Lobster
Prawns
Cannelloni
Bruschetta
Cocktails
Baked Ziti
Fillet steak
Pasta
Linguine
Sit down
Grill
Healthy
Italian
Seafood
Mediterranean
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Full Bar
Free Wifi
American Express
Accepts Credit Cards
Mastercard
Family style
Visa
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"This is the best restaurant in Bedford and the food is always delicious! We had a party of 17 on Saturday for a birthday meal and the food was..."
Rebecca Presswell
"Great food, lovely staff the best place in Bedford so relaxed and a great place for all the..."
Graham Ashley
"Great 3 course meal for a larger party - with lots of different requests and orders it was all handled brilliantly. Delicious food and efficient..."
Bex Fancourt
"Lovely place , great food , a lovely atmosphere with very friendly..."
Gary Williams
"Excellent fresh home cooked food. Staff are great, really lovely place. Definitely..."
Ginny Harper
"I have been meaning to visit Amici many times. I do regret I didn't go sooner. What a lovely place, amazing food and great service. A fresh mackerel..."
Kasia Walusiak
"Great place to eat. The atmosphere is amazing and the steak is even better. You must visit..."
Daniel Hammond
"Love the food at Amici's we have been several times and the food has always been cooked to perfection. Compliments to the chef, keep up the very good..."
Sylvia Norfolk
"Great meal with friends, excellent menu and very attentive and polite..."
David Thorne
"Great place brilliant atmosphere and the best seafood they now have a covered garden room and cocktail..."
Geoff Potter
"Had a lovely meal here last night for my husband's birthday, he is disabled at the moment and on 2 crutches. The meal and service were amazing, we..."
Trudy Bonnet
"Last night we had a wonderful welcome to Amici's and a delicious meal, great quality food and beautiful flavours. Lovely atmosphere. We will..."
Sacha Marie Wilson
"Just want to take a minute to say thank you for contributing so brilliantly to my sisters hen do. A party of 11, 10 pre-orders and the hen who chose..."
Tracey Hawking
"Once again, a wonderful meal. The food was excellent. Fresh, hot, and tasty. Every visit here is consistently good and never disappoints. Very nice..."
Dawn Cox
"The food was absolutely delicious! Full of flavour & came out sizzling. Staff were great too, checking that everything was ok. Well recommended &..."
Melonie Burke
"Excellent food and service in a relaxing environment. Great choice of delicious wines too. Will definitely recommend this wonderful..."
Altan Nevcombe
"The atmosphere was lovely, the Staff very attentive and kind. The food was absolutely delicious. I really enjoyed it all and so did my friends. We'll..."
Monika C
"One of the longest standing Italian restaurants in Bedford, and easily one of the best. They have an extensive wine selection both red and white, and..."
Benjamin Kelly
"Italian food at it's best! We ordered the seafood, Salmon Linguini and a very good bottle of house red which was all beautify cooked and..."
john barnes
"One the the best restaurants in Bedford! We have been customers of this restaurant over many years, this long established Italian venue is nicely..."
Chris Jarman
"Absolutely delicious food! I really enjoyed our pasta. And the staff are so warm and accommodating. My son has several allergies and they made a..."
Kimberly Tan
"I went there as part of my work meeting,staff was friendly.they have good variety of drinks Food was delicious.authentic taste Would recommend..."
Merlin Jose
"Visited with a friend last week. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff very attentive. It did take a little time to arrive, and arrived..."
Sharnbrook Parish Clerk
Spaghetti John's
Spaghetti John's
90/100 (1556 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Pasta
Cannelloni
Salad
Ice Cream
Risotto
Gelato
Arancini
Salmon
Cheesecake
Bruschetta
Smoothie
Banana Bread
english breakfast
Tortellini
Burger
Tiramisu
Passion fruit
Meatballs
Pakora
Cheesecakes
Beef
Salmon Pasta
Bolognese
Chocolate Cake from Heaven
Lasagne
Bruschetta
Carbonara
Tortellini
"The restaurant is located behind Swan Hotel. It is very nicely decorated and very cosy. The italian touch is very visible. The staff are very..."
Mohammed Chaouk
"Hidden behind the ruins of the ancient Bedford Castle this is one of the better Italian-Anglo Restaurants in Bedford. It’s good value and has..."
Martin Miller
"As close to real Italian gelato as you can get in Bedford or anywhere nearby. Lovely family friendly restaurant with fresh ingredients, freshly made..."
Sarah Heath
"Very attentive and friendly staff and good prices. We went to a lot of traditional restaurants in Italy and this restaurant definitely comes closest..."
Randy Wijnants
"So far the best Italian style food that we've found in Bedford. All delicious from the starter down to the..."
Luciano Scalabrino
"Great atmosphere with friendly staff. Popped in with our grandchildren for ice cream and drinks. Fabulous will be going back to try the food..."
Ian Strachan
"Excellent service, friendly staff and great food. Complimentary Limoncello due to my wife's birthday was a lovely..."
John 840
"Amazing staff, great service and good food and drinks at reasonable..."
Roxana Seitan
"Went last night in a party of 6 including 2 young children. Fresh and tasty food at a reasonable price. Children's menu with good food options...."
Jacqueline Fincham
"Very good Italian food. I love the squid ink..."
Mandy
Zizzi  Bedford
Zizzi Bedford
80/100 (3402 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Calamari
Calzone Ham Cheese & Spinache
Carbonara
Risotto
Arancini with Mixed Salad and Fried Seafood
Lamb
Calamares
Pina Colada Meringue Sundae
Pesto
Bocconcini Caprese
Wild boar
Salmon
Lentil Linguini
Cappuccino
Brownie
Wine
Side Salad
Calzone
Beer
Honeycomb Cheesecake
Puddings
Penne
Pasta Crisps
Torta
Golden Millionaire's Slice
Prawns
Tarte
Calzone Carne Piccante
Tiramisú
Beef
Pizza Margherita
Tiramisu
Calamari
Torte
Mini Arancini
Meatballs
Pasta
Vegan Lentil Ragú
Bolognese
Salad
Raspberry Tea
Lasagne
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Seating
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Table Service
Free Wifi
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"My partner and visited before we went to show in Town. Great food with a really chilled atmosphere. Big thanks to Ornela who was our waitress, great..."
Nigel
"We came in for lunch yesterday, and we were surprised to see that the place was actually a bit empty. I would have expected the students at Bedford..."
Benjamin Kelly
"The food at this restaurant is exquisite. Every dish is a masterpiece. The service is top-notch, and the atmosphere is charming. 5..."
Jeremy Michaelle
"very quick service , great food..."
Roman Hale
"The meal was very nice, and served rather quickly. I liked the half and half pizza, children liked their dishes. Also very nice..."
Wojciech Kruzel
"Had a good lunch here with a friend during warm autumn. Quite spacious inside, and able to sit outdoor during warm weather. Feel quite relax. The..."
Travel Addict - Foodie Lover
"This was my first time visiting Zizzi's, as soon as you get to the entry, there are guidelines. Before you shown your table you asked to fill in a..."
Fábio Marques
"Always feel welcomed and taken care of. Food is always on time and very well prepared. Staff is extremely friendly and understanding. Highly..."
Szymon Szymanski
"Third time and by far the best. The food has always been delicious and the scenery a bonus. Today we went to celebrate our civil marriage and the..."
Laetitia Marvel
"I had an absolutely lovely lunch with my work colleagues today at Zizzi. Even though it was packed full with kids on half term, we had a great..."
sypske
"Served by Mia, one of the managers. Absolutely amazing service, chatted to my kids, sorted out a few issues with food that my daughter has as very..."
Will Scott
Frankie & Benny's
Frankie & Benny's
73/100 (1171 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
American
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Salad
Pomodoro
Salmon
Side Salad
Penne Arrabiata
Rack of Ribs
Breakfast Pizza
Bacon Cheese Burger
Eggs Benedict
Ultimate Mixed Grill
Toasts
Fully Loaded Potato Skins
Salted Caramel Waffle
Meatballs
Meatball Starter
Pepsi Float
Bolognese
Eggs Benedict
Burger
Cinnamon Waffle and Cheesecake
Carbonara
Foot Long Hot Dog with Cheese and Fries
Soda Floats
Pesto
Beef
Margherita Mushroom Pizza
Fish
Chips with Cheese and Bacon
Full english breakfast
"Quiet as football evening before, lovely as we wanted lunch a family chat, Our waiter was very friendly, food very good, We were going elsewhere..."
Mollie Elspeth Ingrey
"The location is very easy to find. The availability of parking area is wonderful. The restaurant is an American design, the ambiance is energetic and..."
Mohammed Chaouk
"Reasonable prices. Fast service. Desert was full of sugar. Not nice. I don't go out of my way to come here but the food is always consistent and..."
John Treby
"Nice cosy atmosphere. Classic Frankie and Benny's layout. Gives you the real American diner feeling. Food and service has always been great. Has a..."
R S
"They’ve added cameras to the car park here so make sure you register your vehicle on the screen at the reception desk to avoid a fine! Our visit..."
Steve Bintley
"Honestly, the food is mediocre at best, setting not exactly enthralling /exciting - but the staff are consistently great. My 4 year old loves it..."
Jonathan Choy
"Been here lots of times and absolutely love the food. Breakfast/lunch/dinner, all food is great. Tried the breakfast pizza this morning. Definitely..."
Peter Forsdike
"Always a great breakfast. Probably not the healthiest, but delicious. And if you're hungry go for "the big..."
Dominic Maddox
"Good selection of food and they will cope with people with food allergies very well. They seem to take it seriously and will check through with you..."
Paul Seamark
"Food was really nice staff very..."
Craig
"This is a great place for children as the atmosphere is quite noisy and so if you're child decides to have a full on strop (As my 16 month old did),..."
Victoria Brown
"The kids like to go to Frankie & Benny's on birthdays so it's become a thing. Three years ago I changed my diet so always had very limited options if..."
chris smith