What a find. Great service from charming waiting staff. Attentive but not irritating. Lovely food in pleasant surroundings. Highly recommend the gnocchi

We had a lovely meal, keeping four eclectic tastes happy, from rapid carnivore, a little choosy and vegan! As the latter, I recommend the tricolore without cheese and melanzane with vegan cheese, delicious!!
Also popular were the lamb cutlets, king prawns and pasta dishes. A great restaurant, you can't go wrong!!

This was a great little Italian restaurant which we just found by accident when walking by, even though we hadn’t booked they managed to fit us in. The service was amazing and on the table they had olives and complimentary breads. I had the gnocchi which were devine and my husband had the veal in a creamy mushroom sauce - he could not fault it, he said it was one of the best dishes he had tasted anywhere. The staff were always on hand and really were very attentive and friendly, a credit to them all.

Read reviews so was expecting nice food and good service but these people really go the extra mile and food was exceptional and portions big definitely going back

This place never disappoints. The food, the service, the atmosphere ten out of ten.
Have to say that the staff are the best. We absolutely love them.

Thank you so much for kindly fitting us in to your very busy restaurant last night. We had a very warm welcome and the food was great, so was the service. A very enjoyable evening and very reasonably priced. Loved the busy atmosphere and nothing was too much trouble!

My son told me to come here for my birthday instead of gping to another restaurant I was going to go to.
I am so glad as from start to finish it was perfect.The staff were amazing they were polite and such lovely people.The food was amazing it's the best Italian i've ever had also big portions.I had a few Cocktails and they were the best.Dessert was lovely and the waiter even over heard it was my birthday and came out with a candle in my dessert and sang Happy Birthday, the whole restaurant were singing I was so embarrassed but it was a nice thing to do and I even got a card.The whole experience was lovely I can't fault it.I will definitely be going back to have lunch or an evening meal very soon.

My wife and I have been visiting this restaurant for years. In our view it's the best in Eastbourne. We visit while on holiday and really wish we had a restaurant like this in our home town. The staff are really nice. Some we have known for a long time. WE are all a little older but they give us a wonderful welcome. We love the humour and the attentive service. It's always busy. That's a good clue.
The food is excellent and the owner is a very nice man, who greets everyone at their tables.

You really don't need to go anywhere else of you want linen tablecloths, exquisite service and genuine Italian dishes. THIS IS the place for it. We go a bit too often methinks!!!! Love it

What a find, if you want authentic Italian food and you are staying in eastbourne go here, we both had a risotto dish, the best we have had. Will visit again when back in that area

Lovely restaurant spotlessly clean.
Table Clothes on the tables
Friendly staff
Fabulous food with a tremendous
Menu choice
Genuine Italian food.
Would 100% return ...Well worth the 100 mile journey.

We went here at the end of a 10-day 100 mile South Downs hike. This was our celebratory dinner. From the moment we walked in the door we were welcomed with warm Italian hospitality. The waiter was friendly and attentive without being intrusive, made some excellent suggestions and served everything with flair. We had mushrooms, calamari, pasta and coffee ice cream. Everything was delicious and also lovely to look at.

Busy restaurant, but were able to accommodate. Set meal representing reasonable value for money. Attentive service. Extensive wine list.

Class written all
Over it - and ACASIO was king !
Without doubt a delight of the highest magnitude - thank you

Four of us were recommended to go to this restaurant. What a good tip. It was a proper Italian restaurant with charming service and great food. Prices were reasonable too. We all had such a good time we went again the following night.

I can say that there are plenty of Italian style cuisine restaurants everywhere but just a few use great quality ingredients and really care about the preparation and confection of the food. Great flavours and very rich textures make every dish something to delight.

I love this restaurant and have reviewed in the past. I had the lunch special which I did not enjoy. I guess that was my choice but will re-visit and go for main menu items. Service outstanding and attentive. My fellow diners had nice meals and were very happy

Wanted a special venue for a party of around 25 people and spoke to La Locanda. They couldn't have been more helpful although I changed the numbers a couple of times and they reserved four tables for us. Even though a few turned up late it was no problem and we were all treated royally. The service throughout our meal was flawless and everybody, yes everybody, was impressed with their meal! For me the best in town and that's for two or twenty two!! Will definitely return as will a number of new customers. Top drawer

Our party of six were booked in for 6pm on Saturday eve.....what a lovely welcome from the very friendly staff.....our round table was situated in the middle of the restaurant beautifully decorated table......the food blew me away brilliant....service good especially as the place was getting very busy......I can strongly recommend this lovely restaurant....

We had diner with 2 on a Tuesday. The place was full at 21:00! I had Salmon as main dish, was very well and panna cotta for dessert. And limoncello of course with espresso.

We had been recommended this restaurant by friends that used to live in Eastbourne, we live out of town so had never heard of it.
What a lovely Italian it was too!!
Fab Food, Fab Service!!

Welcomed and shown quickly to tables then greeted by Luca the owner. Olives French bread and butter on the table. We had the mussels which were very tender and a lovely flavour, my husband had the scollops, and two of us the veal in a wine, mushroom and cream sauce which again had a wonderful flavour and tender. The puddings were also good. Most of the dishes can be gluten free so there is plenty of chose if on a gluten free diet, Evan a choice of puddings, I had a wonderful chocolate fudge gluten free cake. We had a dish of vegetables that included broccoli carrots and mange tout as well as fried potatoes. The service was friendly, helpful and prompt. It was lovely going to a restaurant where food was freshly prepared and nothing forgotten from the plate that had been stated in the menu.

Made a reservation to eat at this restaurant on the Sunday evening of Easter, based on a recommendation from the hotel we were staying in
The restaurant is modern, well designed and furnished creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We were seated at a table for two which was a little cramped but not impossible and were quickly served with bread, butter and a small bowel of olives: all very nice and fresh.
The restaurant was virtually full and buzzing but the noise levels were not intrusive. Service was prompt and efficient although at times a little distracted but overall ok.
The menu is quite extensive covering all the dishes expected from an Italian restaurant. We asked if the fish was fresh or frozen (being the third day of a public holiday) and we were assured that this was fresh! However, we chose fried calamari to start then one fillet steak and one veal chop; both mains at £24.50 each.
The calamari was served with a small amount of mayonnaise and a wedge of lemon. Although the calamari had a good flavor, the dish was a disappointment as it was more like calamari 'scraps' than rings taken from a good meaty squid. The presentation didn't excite the taste buds as the small portion of calamari pieces were scatted around the plate making it look very sad and pitiful; Based on what we were served, I would not recommend or order this dish again.
The grilled to order filet steak was of a good size and quality. It was requested to be cooked at medium but came as medium rare but the flavor and texture were excellent. The veal T-bone chop was a little mean in size and being thin had been overcooked so the slightly dry meat was not a great success. A side dish of potatoes and mixed vegetables was fine.
The short wine list also covered the Italian classic's and was not unreasonable priced.
Overall, this appeared to be a good popular restaurant. The food was adequate but not really up the the pricing of the dishes. Service was a little 'slap dash' with waiting a long time for the bill and then being presented with the bill of another table.
I would probably return to this restaurant but first impressions are of a restaurant that has a good reputation and a full clientele but has slightly 'taken its eye off the mark ' and become complacent in providing a consistent good service and producing good quality dishes.

Fantastic food, great service. One of the best Italian restaurants I have ever been to. I would thoroughly recommend a visit.

Had a very enjoyable family lunch. Extensive menu with wide variety of dishes to suit all tastes and budgets. Very attentive staff and food all very attractively presented and very tasty too. Recommended and hope to return in the future.