La Locanda Del Duca
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6 of us went for a meal here. The food, atmosphere, staff and setting was excellent. A really lovely evening out. Quite expensive but we had a 10% discount voucher which reduced the bill by £21. Would definitely go again when next in Eastbourne.
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One of the best Italian meals we have had in a long time. Very good food professionally presented and served
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We ate here after the Eastbourne Air Show and the restaurant was very busy with the influx of people but the staff were extremely competent as well as helpful, and our waitress was charming and chatty without being intrusive.
The food was very good and we all enjoyed our choice of meal. There were two or three sittings on various tables but at no time were we made to feel we should leave to make space. Prices were reasonable and we would happily visit again.
The food was very good and we all enjoyed our choice of meal. There were two or three sittings on various tables but at no time were we made to feel we should leave to make space. Prices were reasonable and we would happily visit again.
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Really good food and very good service in this restaurant.
Staters and mains were generous sized portions but did think the deserts were overpriced. My son had profiteroles - there were just 3!!!! Can't remember the exact price but was over £5. We shall go again but probably stick to just a main course.
Staters and mains were generous sized portions but did think the deserts were overpriced. My son had profiteroles - there were just 3!!!! Can't remember the exact price but was over £5. We shall go again but probably stick to just a main course.
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It was a great surprise to come in to this restaurant after two days in Eastbourne finally found a good place to eat. The scalopes were fantastic. Very good selection of Italian wines. The service couldn't been better. Definitely I will come come back.
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We booked this restaurant as it had been recommended. It did not disappoint. The welcome we received set the tone for the whole night. It was very busy and although we did wait a bit for our main, it was not excessive. The staff are delightful and happy which is infectious. A GSH too, suggesting our wine was evaporating in the heat! Our food was delicious and we all had different dishes. We would definitely return.
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Ate twice here recently. It's so good make sure you phone ahead to book. There is a set menu with several delicious choices or you can eat a la carte. First time I had Parma Ham & Melon, Calves Liver, and Coffee Ice Cream off the set menu, My wife ate a la carte with grilled Goat's cheese with Figs and Candied Walnuts, followed by the tastiest Salmon I have ever tasted. I also had a 1/2 portion of Pasta a la Chef which was delicious. On the second visit I tried the a la carte Lobster which had the best sauce (including Black Truffles) I have ever tasted. The wine list is very good with several wines by the glass.
A fantastic experience and we decided to go back to Eastbourne soon just so we don't have to wait a year to eat here again
A fantastic experience and we decided to go back to Eastbourne soon just so we don't have to wait a year to eat here again
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Very popular, and for very good reason. This place is the tops for Italian cuisine. You could take anyone here - business associate / customer, your "date", family, anyone, and they would be impressed, without doubt.
The comprehensive menu is mouth wateringly tempting - knowing what to choose is the only problem. (that is the one and only criticism I can think of)Spotless, clean décor, lovely atmosphere, attentive staff - nothing is too much trouble for them.
You gotta go!
The comprehensive menu is mouth wateringly tempting - knowing what to choose is the only problem. (that is the one and only criticism I can think of)Spotless, clean décor, lovely atmosphere, attentive staff - nothing is too much trouble for them.
You gotta go!
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Ate here again as was visiting a play at the theatre.Given a warm welcome and once again complimentary bread and olives on the table.Ordered from the set menu food arrived quickly even though they were very busy,starters and mains were again high quality all staff smartly dressed and polite and friendly and again were given complimentary Limoncello.Toilets were spotlessly clean and again a 10% discount as we were visiting theatre.If you are visiting the theatre You have to go here.
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A very traditional italian atmosphere with loads of tables close to each other but pleasant. Fully booked and we walked in and the manager very kindly set up a table for two from nowhere :)
Food was good but I think it was too expensive. I would go again but there are few more places where you can eat that good for much less... It worth to try thou
Food was good but I think it was too expensive. I would go again but there are few more places where you can eat that good for much less... It worth to try thou
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We were holidaying for the weekend and a friend in the area recommended this restaurant. We had excellent service considering the restaurant was 95% full.
The food was also well presented and excellent. We would go again.
The food was also well presented and excellent. We would go again.
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plenty of restaurants of this type in Eastbourne - this is worth a try. I was in a group of friends who liked it so much we booked for the following night. an extensive menu - my pasta dishes were very tasty and everyone enjoyed their meals. there is a set lunch / dinner menu option for around £23 for 3 courses excluding drinks. very enjoyable
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Group of 5 was catered for with no problem, despite us only booking for 4.
Excellent starters and superb mains also.
Pleasant service, despite restaurant being very busy.
Excellent choice.
Excellent starters and superb mains also.
Pleasant service, despite restaurant being very busy.
Excellent choice.
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You can sometimes struggle to find a good eatery in Eastbourne but this one is excellent, lovely family run business, good food and great service
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very 1980 Italian Restaurant....but great food..great service....very busy..obviously very popular...we had a great meal...u wont be disappointed!!
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A superb, extensive menu with a strong Italian bias as the name implies. There is only excellent quality food., I have never had a poor meal here.
Great staff and great service. Fresh fish daily and the best fillet steaks in Sussex and beyond.
I can't recommend this restaurant too highly.
Great staff and great service. Fresh fish daily and the best fillet steaks in Sussex and beyond.
I can't recommend this restaurant too highly.
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Excellent food, perfectly cooked and nicely served. Lots of atmosphere, welcoming, well worth the money, one of the top places to eat in town.
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Stayed at grand hotel this resturant was far superior food was excellent very friendly staff who recognised us next night and Rewarded us with brandy on house after dinner will definitely be back
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Excellent venue, nothing touch trouble, even when the under twelves started acting like adult rugby players, drinking vinegar!! All very good
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A very popular restaurant and wonderful atmosphere. Excellent menu choice. Advisable to book. Staff very attentive and excellent selection of wine.
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First time visit albeit recommended by friends.Very wide selection in a typically family run Italian-service not fast but OK.However general consensus was that food was excellent.
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We booked a table for 8pm still standing at the door at 20 past.waiter got us a complimentary drink.then we got seated great,we ordered our starters my partner had prawn cocktail I ordered prawns in batter,I took a bite and realised the prawn was cold.i told the same waiter who was very sorry and took them away,my next lot was fine,we had steak it was ok,I just find the restaurant is getting too popular,so the customer suffers from greedy management.
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Had a fantastic evening here. Brilliant service from the word go - on arrival we asked about gluten free options and were told gf pasta was available. When my husband half jokingly said 'no chance of pizza' the lady immediately said "yes of course - we can just get it from next door for you". The 2 restaurants are jointly owned. Anyway we had the best waiter who was delightful and attentive but also knew his stuff about gluten free. He explained how careful they would be not to contaminate the pizza (important reassurance for coeliacs) so it might take a big longer to come out - no problem for us. My garlic bread was delicious and my spinach and ricotta pasta dish was lovely and fresh, husband had a truly, truly delicious monkfish with garlic butter. We also managed to get through 2 bottles of a lovely well priced white wine that night. My son said his pizza was the best he's had. More delight followed when we found out the chocolate fudge cake was also gluten free - my son was over the moon. I also had it and it was to die for. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and will go back in a heartbeat next time we are ever in Eastbourne. No wonder they are so busy - they clearly know what they are doing. Well done to the team there.
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Despite being very busy at a time when they may not have expected it (5.30 ish) the food was excellent, the service was excellent, the menu was good. Not very cheap, but what else can one expect?
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Took some friends to sample the cuisine on a Sunday evening. From the moment we entered to the time we left we felt special. The service was excellent and the staff helpful and friendly. The food was excellent, good range of choices and beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. Have already booked for next weekend.
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