Best Carbonara in Bedford

8 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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Sapori Del Sud Bedford
Sapori Del Sud Bedford
96/100 (1953 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Carbonara
Orecchiette
Tagliatelle
Panna Cotta
Orecchiette
Peroni
Zuppa Di Pesce
Sorbet
cannoli siciliani
Cheese Ravioli
Pasta
Calamari Fritti
Grilled Swordfish
Lamb chops
Tiramisu
Carbonara
Seabass Fillet and Vegetables
Tagliatelle
Tortellini De Mare
Rustica Pizza
Pesto
Tiramisú
Lamb Chops
Fish
Pizza
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"We had delicious starters and some pasta/dumplings we sadly do not remember the exact name (one was porcini) but were really delicious, and we will..."
Piotr Sliwinski
"Superb meal in a superb restaurant. If you're in Castletonia, pop..."
Iona Rudder
"What an amazing family run restaurant Sapori del sud is can't believe i haven't found it untill now.Of course covid hasn't helped.They were so..."
Mel Green
"It is by far the best restaurant in Bedford. Everything we had was just incredible. 100% would come..."
Lexie Liu
"We really enyoed the delicious food. Fried anchovies followed by the most succulent swordfish I've ever tasted. Thank you for a great..."
Deborah Abrahams
"What a delightful experience we had at this wonderful restaurant. Sofia made us feel so welcome, & the food was exceptional. Definitely a 5 star..."
Graham Collins
"Food was amazing, dessert 🍨 was amazing and staff was amazing. We come back..."
Ela Bochenska
"We come back, and was like before. Amazing..."
elzbieta bochenska
"This is our favourite restaurant. Fresh, home cooked authentic Italian meals. Plenty of low carb options available, all delicious. The pork in..."
Jane Ferguson
"Been many times ...never disappoints. Great little..."
Donna Testa
"Walked past this place several times and finally we called in. Absolutely fantastic. The food was excellent. It's very much a family business with..."
Stephen Richardson
"Really delicious & enjoyable meal delivery. My partner and I had an excellent evening at home. Great homemade cooked food. We'll definitely be there..."
win task
"Went to a small family wedding today and Sapori did the catering. I was honestly in heaven! the antipasti platter, spinach and ricotta pasta, breads..."
Joanna
"Re-launch night was great! The new owners are very down to earth and friendly. Authentic Italian pizzas, wines and cakes. A hidden gem in Bedford...."
John Marasigan
"Fabulous meal and great service, our 2nd visit here. So If you want an authentic South Italian meal just come here you won't be..."
Andrew Green
"Fantastic family run restaurant. Food was absolutely delicious and service was great. Great atmosphere and character. Highly..."
Daniel Green
"Fabulous meal at Sapporo Del Sud. Lovely little restaurant cooking fresh, home cooked food. The family run restaurant is definitely a place to..."
Toni Thornton
"Very nice Italian restaurant in Bedford with excellent food and kind family welcome. They prepare southern Italy specialities on some evenings and..."
Louis Thwaites
"We love our Italian food having lived in Italy for a while and this place was really great. They are really family friendly in traditional italian..."
Hannah Shanahan
Il Basilico
Il Basilico
94/100 (1087 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Pizza
Healthy
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Chocolate Fondant
Pizza
Birra Moretti
Spaghetti carbonara
Spaghetti Fruti Di Mare
Fettuccine
Mushroom Creamy Pasta
Panna Cotta
Tiramisú
Wine
Lasagne
Mussel
Pasta
Ice Cream
Chocolate Brownie
Calamari
Mussels
Calamari
Croque Monsieur
Cozze
Bruschette
Chicken Alfredo
Brownie
Carbonara
Caprese Salad
Pesto
Sit down
Pizza
Healthy
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Nice atmosphere. The people who work there were very polite, friendly and helpful. And the food was delicious. Definitely recommend if you are up for..."
Елена Петрова
"We ordered 2 pizzas and a few drinks and the were in the table in 15 minutes. They tasted just so good. Neapolitan style. Super fast and good..."
Carlos Ballesteros Gutiérrez
"Really well run family owned Italian restaurant. Easy booking process, friendly staff, great service and unbelievable food. Highly recommend the..."
Jitesh Mistry
"Turned up with no booking on a Tuesday night with an awkward party size (5). The staff were excellent and found us a table straight away. The..."
Michael Minhas
"First time at Il Basilico but we will be back. Lovely ambience, perfect food and great..."
Stacy R
"We had a really lovely meal here. Everything was spot on from the call taking the booking to the food and drinks. Friendly and engaging servers and..."
ALB94
"Oh WOW. What an amazing little place I can see why it's 4.9 stars. Mains, sides and dessert all incredible, best risotto I've ever had easily and..."
Olivia Goodwin
"Fabulous family run business. Great decor and lovely atmosphere with beautiful background music. The food was absolutely delicious and I would..."
Heidi Quinn
"Fantastic interior. We ordered three different pasta dishes and all were very good. The staff were very friendly too, especially for our little..."
Kaustubh Adhikari
"We dined at il Basilico as a family for the first time tonight, as an early mothers day treat for my mother and my wife. The service from Holly and..."
Stuart Shuker
Amici
Amici
91/100 (2857 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Grill
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Grill
Italian
Healthy
Southern-Italian
Mediterranean
Sicilian
Healthy
Italian
Vegan Options
Southern-Italian
Seafood
Sicilian
Mediterranean
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Bruschetta
Cannelloni
Salmon
Crayfish Tails
Cocktails
Saltimbocca
Seafood Trilogy
Fillet steak
Chicken Wings
Filletto Peppe Verde
Beer
Tagliatelle
Cheesecake
Tiramisú
Cheese Cake
Bruschetta
Lobster
Seafood linguine
Prawns
Lobster
Tortellini
Pasta
Cannelloni
Salad
Baked Ziti
Tiramisu
Linguine
Crab
Chocolate ice cream
Cake
Duck
Insalata Caprese
Cakes
Meatballs
Calamari
Antipasto all'italiana
Cheesecakes
Risotto
Calamari Fritti
Bruschette
Carbonara
Sea Bass
Mussels
Seabass
Pesto
Fish
Tortellini
Veal
Calamares
Crab Linguine
Sit down
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Grill
Healthy
Italian
Seafood
Mediterranean
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
American Express
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Mastercard
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Visa
Serves Alcohol
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
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
english breakfast
Burger
Tiramisu
Passion fruit
Meatballs
Pakora
Cheesecakes
Beef
Salmon Pasta
Bolognese
Chocolate Cake from Heaven
Lasagne
Bruschetta
Carbonara
Tortellini
Pasta
Cannelloni
Salad
Ice Cream
Risotto
Gelato
Salmon
Tortellini
Arancini
Cheesecake
Bruschetta
Smoothie
Banana Bread
"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
Eatalia
Eatalia
86/100 (1861 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Italian
European
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Fish
Prawns
Arancini
Sandwiches
Pork
Mussels
Antipasti
Fritto Misto
Fritto misto
Polenta
Polenta
Paninis
Toasts
Penne
Orecchiette
Tiramisu
Cake
pannacotta
Salad
Chili
Panna cotta
Crab
Sausage
Caprese
Cheesecakes
Calamari
Spaghetti Meatballs
Bolognese
Risotto
Penne Al Salmone
Lasagne
Mussels
Mixed Salad
Pizza
Carbonara
Arancini
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Spaghetti carbonara
Tagliatelle Orata
Salads
Bruschette
Cheesecake
Pork and Chicken Marsala
Red wine
Pesto
Tiramisú
Sit down
Mediterranean
European
Italian
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Always perfect! Cosy place, friendly staff and delicious..."
Andressa Busti
"Very good food! Nice atmosphere, kind staff! Excellent! Highly recommended! In the city..."
Staritsina Svetlana
"Outstanding quality at a very reasonable price. Been going here for several years and always have a great..."
Neil Sampson
"Best Italian restaurant in Bedford fantastic service and..."
Georgina Toyer
"Loved everything about the experience shared with my dad at this restaurant. The food was great, the atmosphere was brilliant and the attention to..."
Tendayi JF Garande
"A lovely, authentic Italian restaurant. The ambience, decorations, and the charming character of the restaurant really gave the feeling of being in..."
Kiran K
"We had a lovely dinner at Eatalia. Starters were great, especially the garlic bread with cheese, but my tomato and mozzarella could have been cut..."
sypske
"love this place! one of Bedford's best kept secrets. highly rated as the best Italian pasta restaurant in Bedford. Bedford is fondly known as the..."
Chris Jarman
"My family love this place! We came as a party of ten. Be advised that while the staff are extremely accommodating this is more of an intimate setting..."
Angela Smith
"Was most delicious well priced meal I’ve ever had. Hey guys it’s a no brainer go to it very reasonable and..."
Deirdre Adamson
"I've been going to this place regularly for years, it's central to town, inexpensive and not crowded, and the food is good from a very worthwhile..."
Paul Barnes
"Beautiful restaurant.staffs were so friendly.well knowledgeable about wines Food with quality and quantity Beautiful..."
Merlin Jose
"Lovely lunch with my daughter today! Great service and yummy food, definitely come back ! Live Italian because I’m half Italian!..."
Julia Wiley
"Fantastic food and friendly staff makes this a must visit place to hunt down. Difficult to find on the High Street but we'll worth the..."
Mahesh Mistry
Strada
Strada
83/100 (878 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Bolognese
Carbonara
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Prawns
"Super yummy food. The best we had while staying at Centre Parcs. Calamari and arrancini to start which was great then pizza and pork for main even..."
Zoe Garland
"The service was really fast considering the restaurant was really busy! The food was really tasty and I was really happy with the portion size. Staff..."
CSM Security Locksmiths
"The best staff out of all the Woburn restaurants, very friendly and they make a huge effort. If you have small children the soft play is small, which..."
Andrew Guppy
"Great restaurant! All staff were very friendly and the pizza and desserts were on point! Would..."
Sean Seal
"Come a long way since I last visited..nice twist on the classic Tricolore salad and a very respectable pizza base. Well done,..."
John
"Delicious food, but a limited selection. What was there was tasty so I can't really fault it, especially as the pandemic has likely limited their..."
Matthew Harrington
"Excellent food and great customer service. Kids food came very quickly which was good because they were hungry. There is a little soft play in the..."
Simon Baldwin
"Great food. Especially for center..."
James Osborn
"Service was good and our waitress was very cheery and helpful. Most desserts weren't available because they had run out (on a bank holiday weekend)..."
Maddie German
"Food was really nice, the place was clean and tidy and there was a nice small play area for younger children. Most of all, the staff were amazing, so..."
Andrew Laing
"Tasty classic stone baked pizza's were very good, not the usual favourites list, bit more authentic, and better for it. Service was very good...."
Brian Huckle
"Staff here are brilliant. They did everything they could to ensure we had a perfect evening last night. I ordered the chicken ceaser salad, which had..."
Louise Cook
"When we arrived it was very hot inside the restaurant so we asked to move outside and that was sorted for us with no problems. We ordered drinks..."
jacob morrish
"Quick friendly service. ... food to a really high standard. Salted pork amazing ... pizza Base lovely ... ravioli good ..... spaghetti flavoursome..."
jonny charman
"What a lovely place to have some good Italian food! Pizzas for kids were made into a bear face shape which made them very happy. They were not great,..."
Agnese Lyne
"Service was really good. Polly was our waitress and she couldn't have done better, really helpful and friendly. Food was good and came out within 10..."
charlie mills
Zizzi  Bedford
Zizzi Bedford
80/100 (3402 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Prawns
Mini Arancini
Vegan Lentil Ragú
Beef
Raspberry Tea
Tiramisu
Calzone Ham Cheese & Spinache
Arancini with Mixed Salad and Fried Seafood
Torte
Pina Colada Meringue Sundae
Meatballs
Bocconcini Caprese
Bolognese
Pasta
Salad
Lentil Linguini
Lasagne
Calamari
Brownie
Side Salad
Carbonara
Risotto
Calzone
Honeycomb Cheesecake
Lamb
Calamares
Puddings
Pasta Crisps
Pesto
Salmon
Torta
Golden Millionaire's Slice
Wild boar
Cappuccino
Tarte
Calzone Carne Piccante
Wine
Tiramisú
Beer
Pizza Margherita
Penne
Calamari
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
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
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
American
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Salted Caramel Waffle
Meatballs
Pepsi Float
Bolognese
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
Salad
Pomodoro
Salmon
Side Salad
Penne Arrabiata
Meatball Starter
Rack of Ribs
Breakfast Pizza
Eggs Benedict
Bacon Cheese Burger
Eggs Benedict
Ultimate Mixed Grill
Toasts
Fully Loaded Potato Skins
"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