La Locanda Del Duca
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Incredible food, attentive, warm service, a gorgeous setting and loads and loads of special extras served up by Locanda Del Duca's staff made for the perfect setting for my wife's significant birthday dinner. Managers Ben and Nell were attentive and extremely helpful during the planning stages for our party of 30+ from first contact through dessert. The kitchen staff turned out delicious meals for all our guests, ranging from meat and poultry to vegetarian options and Italian classics. All the food was delicious, hot and served promptly and at the same time, which was an incredible feat, given the size of our party. Waitstaff Miguel and Ocasio were attentive without hovering, warm, funny and generally all around lovely, giving the evening a festive feeling of a gregarious family on a group outing. We arrived as guests but left feeling like extended family. Thank you thank you thank you for exceeding my expectations and helping make the celebration so memorable, and so very, very perfect.
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Welcoming staff, extensive menu with a wide choice of food. Wine list Italian but a large choice. The food itself was excellent and we both enjoyed the flavours and has a really enjoyable time with the staff who were always enjoying the service themselves. Thank you Luca, Neuza and Ben for a great evening.
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Attended to celebrate a special occasion.
The menu gave very good choice. The staff were attentive but not pushy.
The meal we chose was from the set menu priced affordable. The presentation of the food made it very appetising and the taste exquisite.
The menu gave very good choice. The staff were attentive but not pushy.
The meal we chose was from the set menu priced affordable. The presentation of the food made it very appetising and the taste exquisite.
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Absolutely delicious
Brilliant service and really tasty food
Very very impressed
We would highly recommend this place
Brilliant service and really tasty food
Very very impressed
We would highly recommend this place
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We ate here on a Friday evening. The food was perfectly prepared and tasted wonderful. The menu offered ample choice. The restaurant was busy, but staff were able to refresh tables very swiftly. Service to the table was efficient. Many local people were welcomed personally, and those of us on holiday found the staff to be friendly and polite. We would most certainly eat here again in the future.
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Superb Italian restaurant, really impressive range of genuine Italian food. Luxurious surroundings and ideal for that special treat as well as family dining. Staff are excellent.
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We were staying in Eastbourne for one night, after walking along the sea front we passed this restaurant on the way back to our Hotel and liked the menu. We returned later and were not disappointed . We spent a very nice evening here enjoying the excellent food and the atmosphere.
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The staff are friendly and efficient. The Decor is quietly Italian. The menu is vast. Lunchtime menus are interesting and competitively priced. The restaurant is very popular and I would recommend booking for peak times.
Having tried many local restaurants... this one is by far the best in town.
Having tried many local restaurants... this one is by far the best in town.
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Struggled to get a table for 7 people at most Eastbourne restaurants. Thankfully, this family-run business found a table and welcomed us to their world of food and wine. We had a great meal and the wine flowed well. Really busy restaurant but always felt welcomed and very special by the staff.
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Had a wonderful meal here whilst in the area for work. Staff friendly and attentive and the food is great. Real traditional Italian food freshly prepared. I had the set menu, 2 or 3 courses available with plenty of choice. I had the mozzarella, tomato and avocado salad to start which was lovely. For my main I opted for the veal in a white wine and mushroom cream sauce served with potatoes and veg which was delicious. They have a good selection of cocktails to choose from and an endless wine list. Would certainly return if in the area again.
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Went for husband’s birthday. This was our first visit but we will return. We had set three course menu. Delicious soup, pasta and dessert. Staff were attentive and the food was hot and well served. I mentioned in passing that my husband could choose the table as it was his birthday. They bought out his dessert with a candle and a card. Marvellous touch!
The menu catered for vegetarian and meat eaters alike. Highly recommended.
The menu catered for vegetarian and meat eaters alike. Highly recommended.
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We booked for the first sitting on a Sunday evening. The staff were very friendly and the food came out in good time. The squid ink pasta was stunning - never have I eaten such wonderful prawns. They even sand happy birthday to my son which was lovely.
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We had a fabulous evening celebrating in this restaurant. We were allowed to put up birthday banners and balloons. The 3 course meal was exceptional - our party of 30 enjoyed every course. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff - they were very attentive.
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This is the "old standby" for my friends and family in Eastbourne, so I have been here many times. The food is always delicious and the staff are always excellent.
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We visited the restaurant to celebrate my mother in law’s very special birthday, and booked on the strength of its closeness to our hotel, and their existing trip advisor reviews. We were a party of 31 people, including children, and the service we had was excellent, nothing was ever too much trouble.
The 2 or 3 course set menu gave plenty of options, I can recommend the tomato, mozzarella and avocado salad, and the poached salmon, the veal was very popular, as well as the huge variety of pasta dishes. Most of our group were too full for desserts, but the tiramisu was delicious, the lemon pancake was very shareable; other options included ice cream, affogato, and Italian cheeses. The food was ordered table by table, and the bills were done for each table, which did make sharing the costs a bit simpler.
The waiting staff were superb, incredibly patient, and they made us feel very welcome. Thank you for making the evening go so well, a fantastically memorable night for all the right reasons.
The 2 or 3 course set menu gave plenty of options, I can recommend the tomato, mozzarella and avocado salad, and the poached salmon, the veal was very popular, as well as the huge variety of pasta dishes. Most of our group were too full for desserts, but the tiramisu was delicious, the lemon pancake was very shareable; other options included ice cream, affogato, and Italian cheeses. The food was ordered table by table, and the bills were done for each table, which did make sharing the costs a bit simpler.
The waiting staff were superb, incredibly patient, and they made us feel very welcome. Thank you for making the evening go so well, a fantastically memorable night for all the right reasons.
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Never been before we had some anti pasta to start with including the melted goats cheese with figs and the fresh asparagus. I had the gnocchi al Ragu for main. All was delicious, great service and nice atmosphere
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After looking around Eastbourne and reading other comments on Tripadvisor I was so happy with the food and service from the very friendly staff at this cosy and welcoming restaurant. It was my 50th birthday with my wife and we would highly recommend this place to go.
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It was just like being in Italy, the food was so fresh and tasty. The staff were very friendly and very professional. I can really recommend this place but don’t forget to book early. Made us feel very special
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We enjoyed an unhurried early evening meal here prior to a concert at the Congress Theatre which is under ten minutes' walk away from the restaurant. The food was delicious, the wine very enjoyable and the staff so efficient and friendly. We look forward to returning and working our way through the menu!
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We had not booked but wanted a meal before the Theatre. It was quite busy but we were met by friendly staff. I had the calves liver which was very good and served quickly. My wife's food was also very good. Will certainly go again the next time we are in Eastbourne
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The food here was magnificent
Ate off the three course menu and every dish was perfect
Friendly staff and good service.
Good location. Smart but relaxed atmosphere
Really enjoyable
Ate off the three course menu and every dish was perfect
Friendly staff and good service.
Good location. Smart but relaxed atmosphere
Really enjoyable
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Excellent family run restaurant. We have used this restaurant for special occasions and have always been pleased with the food and service.
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An excellent restaurant and a good selection of food. No pizza, but that's no bad thing, especially if it deters anyone taking their kids in here. Service was good and both the food and wine excellent value too. Not too much to fault really, a good choice for any town but especially so at a seaside resort.
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A lovely restaurant with excellent food. The service was quick and the food piping hot. The menu is varied and the prices most reasonable for the quality of the food. I would recommend this to all visitors to Eastbourne.
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Superb food. Service friendly and efficient. Came here with friends and family for my 70th birthday - 16 of us. We all loved it. Really grateful to all at the restaurant for making it such a great occasion.
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