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La Vespa Italian Ristorante e Trattoria

4.0
4
8 Reviews
£25 and under
Italian
78-82 Whalley Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 1EE

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Kid-friendly
Clitheroe’s La Vespa is an Italian ristorante and trattoria owned and run by Luigi and partner Donato, an Italian-born chef who is well known locally.
The restaurant is situated on the main road into the centre of Clitheroe and really stands out from the crowd, a tall building with beautiful signage and lighting.
The restaurant has a large open kitchen and serving area and can cater for around 90 diners.
It’s a good spot for large groups and parties but also has some quiet and private out-of-the-way tables perfect for a romantic dinner.
There is also a relaxing reception area with leather sofas.
The kitchen turns out modern and traditional Italian cuisine with everything prepared from scratch, including the sauces.
There is a large choice of home made desserts and a selection of Italian wines too.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 8 people are saying

La Vespa Italian Ristorante e Trattoria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0
4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

8 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 2, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was ok, service was pretty bad. The restaurant seems dirty, toilets smell, decor is very tired, acoustics are bad so place is very loud without music.

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  2. MarkT

    Lancashire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal as always. Children more than welcome. Lovely staff and delicious food.

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  3. Kcgoeat

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 11, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had two corse meal would have had three but for the lack of service and attention to out table. Waited for ages for plates to be cleared even though table s around us we being set for new guests. It’s a shame as it tainted what would have been a good meal

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  4. nicholask

    Lancashire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and at a very good price,we go here for quite a lot as it is local and the food never disappoints.The staff are very friendly and always happy to get you what ever you need.

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  5. KateW

    Lancashire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 2, 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Despite us booking the table for happy hour the waiter did not apply the happy hour pricing until we queried the bill and then deducted about £20 - this destroys trust in the establishment. The pizzas were average.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Lancashire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 27, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unbelievably tasty food, good atmosphere, really great staff. Once again the food was absolutely amazing!!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Lancashire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 24, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, couldn't fault it. Will definitely be returning

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    Yorkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 16, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visit and very pleased to report that we found good food, pleasant and friendly staff and great atmosphere. Sometimes when dining as a couple we can find ourselves having to shout across the table to each other if seated near to a large party. Here there were lots of big tables full of diners, but these were not overpowering as the dining area is large and well spaced. Will definitely return soon.

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La Vespa Italian Ristorante e Trattoria is rated 4 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for La Vespa Italian Ristorante e Trattoria

78-82 Whalley Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 1EE

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Clitheroe
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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