Best Authentic Restaurants in Bidford-on-avon

We enjoyed an excellent Sunday lunch at The Ivy Inn with family, having chosen the location as a half way meeting point for us all. We were warmly welcomed, given a quiet table in the dining room, attentively served throughout our visit, and the meal was absolutely delicious. The roast beef was of extremely good quality as well as being expertly cooked, and all the meals were generously sized. Thank you so much to our friendly server who was patient and accommodating, and served us with good humour throughout despite being short staffed that day.

The food and services was excellent as usual, unfortunately where we were sat it was quite chilly.

Our waitress was very attentive and enabled us to have a lovely pre theatre meal in a very timely manner. Food was good and atmosphere was very convivial. Thank you

Managed to get a table at their very popular Xmas by candlelight event and had a delightful couple of hours. Had to go to the 5.30pm sitting, no others available, which was a bit early for us. Our table was booked for another couple at 7.30pm which we would have preferred. Food was very good. We shared a starter of pate which was unremarkable but the main courses of venison and pork were excellent, as were the desserts. We sat right by the log fire and the premises looked very pretty with lots of fairy lights and candles. Next year we will book earlier and get a later table. Recommended.

A real Italian restaurant, although with some changes to menu style to suit local expectations, this is a welcome change from the many chain restaurants that are the same everywhere. Very good food, and a reasonably extensive and not over-priced wine list. My veal was perfectly cooked (pink), as was my wife's fish. The portion sizes are reasonable, so don't be afraid to order a couple of side dishes. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Service was perhaps just a little too rapid for my taste, I'd have preferred a slightly longer wait to finish my cocktail, and between courses, but that's very much personal preference. We will certainly return.