Business Details
10 Years
experience
Authentic Italian Dining in Henley-on-Thames
We are a family-run Italian restaurant in Henley-on-Thames, established in 2016, dedicated to serving traditional Italian cuisine using a wood-burning oven over 40 years old. Our menu emphasizes fresh ingredients and individually prepared meals, with signature dishes including wood-fired pizzas, handmade pasta, and grilled meats. Chef and owner Nuno Rosado, with 25 years of experience at the original Casa Nostra restaurant, oversees every aspect of our culinary offerings.We offer gluten-free options for pizzas and pasta dishes upon request and provide takeaway services for select menu items. Our dining experience combines simplicity with elegance, focusing on authentic Italian flavors and hospitality.
Services
Italian Cuisine
Wood-Fired Dishes
Gluten-Free Options
Takeaway Service
Handmade Pasta
Grilled Seafood
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer wood-fired Italian cuisine using a 40-year-old oven for authentic flavors.
- Our chef has 25 years of experience in traditional Italian cooking.
- Gluten-free options available for pizzas and pasta dishes.
- Handmade pasta and seafood dishes prepared fresh to order.
- Family-run establishment with a focus on quality and hospitality.
Services
Italian Cuisine
We serve authentic Italian dishes using time-honoured recipes and fresh ingredients. Our menu features handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and grilled meats, all prepared to order. Customers benefit from our commitment to quality and traditional cooking methods.
Wood-Fired Dishes
Our 40-year-old wood-burning oven creates signature dishes with unique smoky flavours. From pizzas to baked pastas, this method ensures exceptional taste and texture. Customers enjoy meals cooked using traditional Italian techniques.
Gluten-Free Options
We provide gluten-free pizzas and pasta dishes upon request, prepared with dedicated ingredients. This service ensures dietary requirements are met without compromising on taste or quality, accommodating all customers.
Takeaway Service
Selected menu items including pizzas and pasta dishes are available for takeaway. Orders can be placed in advance for convenient collection, allowing customers to enjoy our Italian cuisine at home.
Handmade Pasta
All pasta dishes use fresh, handmade noodles prepared daily. This ensures superior texture and taste compared to pre-made alternatives. Customers benefit from authentic Italian culinary craftsmanship.
People
Nuno Rosado
Chef and Owner
Nuno Rosado has over 25 years of experience in Italian cuisine, previously working at Casa Nostra. He owns Al Forno and The Square in Henley-on-Thames, specialising in traditional wood-fired cooking techniques.
Questions
What are your opening hours?
We are open Tuesday to Saturday from 5:30pm to 10:30pm. We are closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Do you offer gluten-free options?
Yes, we provide gluten-free pizzas and pasta dishes upon request, prepared with dedicated ingredients.
Can I order takeaway food?
Yes, selected menu items including pizzas and pasta dishes are available for takeaway with advance notice.
What is your signature dish?
Our signature dishes include spaghetti alla vongole, veal milanese, and sirloin steak cooked on a hot stone.
How do I book a table?
You can book a table by calling us directly at 01491 576362 during our operating hours.
Where are you located?
We are located at 59 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1AB.
Reviews (6)
Leo Whyte
Dec 07, 2021
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Not just a good restaurant but a great restaurant. Superb food and a lovely cosy Italian feel. Highly recommended and great value for money.
Carol Patterson
Jul 27, 2021
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Lovely intimate Italian restaurant. We had the lasagne with side salad and chips plus foccacia bread. Attentive service not overpriced either.
Charlie
May 23, 2021
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Went here tonight with my family for a celebratory meal- the service, atmosphere, and food was just beautiful. The restaurant is small, cosy and nicely decorated, with lovely music, and the menus (including the wine selection) are excellent, let alone the authentic and delicious food! This is the sister restaurant to the Portuguese seafood place The Square also in Henley, and both are flawless.
Nigel Todd
Dec 13, 2020
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Quite simply the best Italian meal I have ever had. Carbonara was especially delicious. Staff friendly and welcoming. Owned and run by husband and wife team.
Aeolus Meltem
Nov 19, 2018
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Nice, small cosy place. They have good fresh products. They also cater for different requirements. Was disappointed when I asked for oregano, as it is an essential herb in the Mediterranean cuisine. Other than that the service was great. Parking is not the best, but as it is not exactly in the town centre you might manage to find one of the spaces in front of the restaurant.
Jeff Matthews
Oct 24, 2017
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Ate there on spur of the moment after comparing reviews of Italian restaurants in Henley. Excellent service, food and a nice vibe. (A quiet Sunday night.) I had pizza and my wife had pasta, both dishes were excellent. My wife had a tricolor salad, also excellent and I had calamari appetizer, which was good. Very good all around. Highly recommend. Will return next time in Henley.
