La Cucina Family - Northumberland

The keeps coming up in searches but it’s now called IL GIRASOLE. Don’t know if it’s changed hands or just names. Anyway this confusion nearly put us off going and so pleased it didn’t as IL GIRASOLE is great.

We dined here over the Bank Holiday. We'd left it late to book anywhere as 16 of us had travelled to Northumberland from Lancashire for the weekend for a family get together. We called ahead to book for a party of 16., They made up a large table and were ready for us descending on them. We'd eaten the night before at the hotel. They were suffering from staff shortages, food shortages and was overall chaos! So we were ready for a bit of an issue with the food coming out etc and to be honest we weren't too bothered. What we actually got was first class! Firstly, the service was amazing. Very attentive, helpful and welcoming throughout our meal. Secondly the food. We all ordered something different from the menu and none of us were disappointed. All the food came out together for both courses and were delicious. The only issue that I have is that the place is miles from home and it will be a while before we can eat there again.....but we will be back.

Visited as a group of 11 friends from West Yorkshire, staying in the area to celebrate 65th birthdays. Have to say the food was excellent as was the service we received, would certainly recommend.

Visited this place passing through. Staff are really welcoming and friendly. And honestly the food is amazing. I had the chicken arabiatta and it was lovely. Would 100% come back.

Called in while visiting area after reading reviews. Couldn't believe it was so quiet as the food was very good. Garlic bread was the best I have had, King Prawn starter was delicious. and wife said her tagliatelle bolognese was very tasty though far too much for her. I had hoped to have the mixed fish with lobster but the Cartoccio (mussels, seafood, sea bass and salmon) was very good.