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La Fontana Italian Restaurant

17 Clifton Street, Blackpool FY1 1JD, England
01253 622231
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Ranked #41 of 369 restaurants in Blackpool
Cuisines: Italian, Mediterranean, Pizza
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Bolton, United Kingdom
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

I have visited this restaurant several times over several years. I have visited with my partner, with my young family and with a large international group of 20 lads. Every time i have visited the food has been superb, very reasonably priced and the service excellent. This is the best Italian restaurant i have eaten at in the UK. Make... More

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LaFontanaRestaurant, Manager at La Fontana Italian Restaurant, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Thank you David for your kind words, we look forward to seeing you all again in October! Regards, Franco and Samantha. More

Blackpool, United Kingdom
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Went there for a friends birthday meal, had the chicken liver pâté followed by cannelloni and finished off with ice cream all of which was great. My friends all enjoyed their food too. Only negative I'd say was the waiter was a bit slow and struggled both to understand some things said to him and to speak clearly. Luckily the... More

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LaFontanaRestaurant, Manager at La Fontana Italian Restaurant, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Thank you for your kind and genuine review. Your feedback is valuable to us. It allows us to improve where we might be falling short and we apologize for falling short of your expectations during your visit. The Italian waiter whom served you is currently studying English at College, and is improving by the week. More

Sydney, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

My experience here was bizarre to say the least. i was only in Blackpool for the night- and Australian tourist on my way to Manchester. My partner and i chose to have dinner here after reading good reviews on trip advisor. my entree was OK- bruschetta. The bread was stale. Tomatoes were lovely though. There was a little salad mix... More

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LaFontanaRestaurant, Owner at La Fontana Italian Restaurant, responded to this review
14 June 2013

As we have already stated in the response to your friends review, how is it possible for someone to come into an award winning, well established restaurant of 23 years and be abusive and insulting to the female members of staff, try and leave without paying their bill, and then continue on to write a false and slanderous review! Shame... More

Sandbach, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Found La Fontana on Trip advisor highly recommended, so thought we would give it a try, we were not disappointed, The Customer service was excellent, Friendly, efficient and very helpful. One drawback is on Saturday nights you are not able to book a table for less than 6 people but we were offered a drink in the bar and told... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Complained about the food and had one of the wait staff come tearing down the street threatening me for insulting them. Restaurant reflected Blackpool in every way.

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LaFontanaRestaurant, Owner at La Fontana Italian Restaurant, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Gobsmacked! How is it possible for someone to come into an award winning, well established restaurant of 23 years and be abusive and insulting to the female members of staff, try and leave without paying their bill, and then continue on to write a false and slanderous review! More

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
91 reviews 91 reviews
68 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013 via mobile

Second time at this restaraunt in 2 years, glad to see that like many other businesses in Blackpool it's still open, you cannot fault this place, from the moment you walk in through the door to when you leave, the service is second to none. Food is amazing I cannot wait to come back and give it another go.

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Chester
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

8 of us ate here early on a Saturday evening. We had booked a table just in case but there were plenty of tables free. Nice food, nice wine, nice staff, nice price! Would recommend!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013 via mobile

My partner and I enjoyed a very good meal at this restaurant whilst on holiday in Blackpool. The lady who looked after us was extremely friendly and welcoming and found us a table even though it was a busy midweek evening. The restaurant was very clean and the food was excellent. It was also very good value for money. The... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Normally I don't review somewhere more than once but having now been to La Fontana three times, trying different dishes each time I've visited, I felt I had to review again. Each time I have been back the food, service and atmosphere have been even better than the time before. This time, I had calimari to start and prawns for... More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

We have been a few times over the years and not had anything to complain about, however, this year we mentioned that our main course was a bit too salty and the waiter talked to us in a rude manner which was embarrassing not only for us but also the table at the side of us. We felt like 2... More

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