Sebastians Italian - (Near Richmond upon Thames, South East)

4 /5 Gargi Talukder: I’ve walked past this restaurant so many times and never thought to go in, but my friend took me here for dinner and I was honestly so surprised by how good it was. We ordered quite a few dishes, and every single one was delicious. As someone who eats vegetarian most of the time, I know how hit-or-miss it can be it margarita pizza can often be dry or too soggy, but this one was absolutely perfect. The pasta was also excellent, which is rare since vegetarian options can sometimes lack flavour. We were both pleasantly surprised, especially my friend, who is very particular about food and already wants to come back. With so many Italian spots in Richmond, this one truly stands out. I’ll definitely be returning.

4 /5 Ms Critic: I visited Sebastian’s Italian for Valentine’s Day and was initially hesitant, as it is often difficult to find truly good Italian food outside of Italy. After reading the Google reviews, I felt cautiously hopeful. They exceeded my expectations. The customer service, which many people mention, was exceptional. I am usually quick to request removal of the service charge if the service is poor, but that was not the case here. Although our initial order was taken incorrectly, the team handled it well. Our waiter was attentive, helpful and accommodating throughout, and they kindly allowed us to move seats without hesitation. For starters, we had the Melanzana alla Parmigiana. It was rich and full of flavour. The tomato sauce was outstanding. My only suggestion would be to serve it with two slices of bread instead of one, as the sauce deserves it. For mains, I had the Pappardelle al Ragu di Anatra. The portion was generous with plenty of duck, and the flavour was excellent. The only reason I settled on four stars instead of five is that the pasta could have been slightly more al dente. We also ordered the Controfiletto di Manzo al Pepe Verde. The steak was exceptional. It was fresh, high quality and genuinely melted in the mouth. The only downside was that there was not quite enough peppercorn sauce to complement it fully. Everything arrived hot and fresh, which made a noticeable difference. The highlight of the evening was the Torta alle Mele e Cannella. The apple and cinnamon cake with ice cream was outstanding. It is the kind of dessert you immediately want again. We also had the Red Velvet Tiramisu ai Frutti di Bosco. The strawberries, blueberries and raspberries were fresh and vibrant, although I would have liked a slightly larger red velvet layer. Overall, I would return to Sebastian’s without hesitation and highly recommend it. The ambience is beautiful and well suited to a special occasion. If you are dining as a couple, I would suggest requesting a table further towards the back of the restaurant for a more intimate setting.

5 /5 Pat Ndungu: Great food with a decent kids menu. We did have a slight mix up with the dish but it was promptly sorted

5 /5 Giada Grassi: Great choise as usual. I took there my family and friends many times already and I will keep doing it. The pizza is great and also the other italian dishes on the menu are authentic and tasty. They have accommodated us even if we didnt have the reservation on a busy Saturday night and they also brought the happy birthday plate for me, when we ordered the dessert, which is a splendid tiramisú. Definitely recommend it!

5 /5 Harinder Grewall: Had a lovely birthday dinner with family. The food was tasty and full of flavour, and the service was attentive throughout the evening. A relaxed atmosphere that made the celebration feel special. The surprise birthday plate made it extra special — such a thoughtful touch for the birthday girl. Thank you for a great experience!