It may be Sunday but when the weather’s this hot, a full roast dinner might not be the most appealing of meals.
A lot of British cuisine is most suited to winter – which isn’t surprising given what our weather is like. But we’ve finally got a bank holiday that’s hot and sunny (although again, since we’re British, it comes with a health warning).
So we’ve taken a look at Coventry ’s best independent Italian restaurants. After all, the Italians are used to great weather, and they know the food that’s most satisfying to eat in the heat.
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So if you’re fancying dishes like fresh tomato bruschetta, mozzarella salads, and beef fillet with parma ham and parmesan, all washed down with a crisp glass of white wine, look no further.
These are the top rated independent Italian restaurants in Coventry according to TripAdvisor.
Ristorante Da Vinci
With a 4.4 rating out of 506 reviews, this Earlsdon restaurant is a local favourite. One recent reviewer, who says he’s been ‘coming here for years’ describes it as a ‘real gem’ with a great menu, seasonal specials and good value pricing.
Others praise the ‘great service and delicious food’ and one even suggested it deserves a Michelin star.
It’s open from 10.30am to 10pm and can be found at 50 Earlsdon Street, Earlsdon.
Cafe Italia
This city centre Italian restaurant is family-owned and run and has been since 2010. They serve a selection of Italian and British food and have a 4.3 rating out of 229 reviews.
Recent visitors praise the ‘constantly good quality’ while one says “I come in hungry but leave with a smile’ while another said ‘good all round value for money’.
Find it on Trinity Street, opening hours 10am to 7pm (8am to 7pm Monday to Saturday).
Arco Bar & Ristorante
Just outside the city centre on the Butts, Arco aims to deliver good quality food inspired by classic Italian flavours. They say they offer a ‘memorable experience for our guests, from the first sip of our Italian cocktails to the final espresso at the end of your meal’.
With a 4.7 rating out of 252 reviews, visitors agree. One praised the variety of choice on the menu, quality of the produce and plentiful portions while another said: “An absolutely hidden gem that we found and went twice in three days. Delicious food and lovely staff. This place deserves to be much busier than it is.”
Open 3pm to 9pm on Sundays, closed Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday open from 5pm to 10.30pm.
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