La Vecchia Orsa
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About La Vecchia Orsa
On Market Place in Chippenham, La Vecchia Orsa is an Italian restaurant with a menu that runs to 93 dishes. Starters include arancini funghi al tartufo and bread and olives, while mains take in lasagne and pollo al taleggio, alongside garlic bread served plain or with mozzarella. The kitchen operates on a walk-in basis rather than taking reservations, and tables can still be found even when the room fills up on Saturday evenings. It opens daily, with the dining room busiest later in the week. The scale of the menu allows for both simple shared plates and fuller main courses within the same visit.
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Menu & Prices
93 dishes · mains £5–70- Arancini Funghi Al Tartufo£8.95
- Lasagne£14.50
- Pollo Al Taleggio£18.95
- Bread And Olives (V) (Ve)£6.50
- Pane All'aglio£6.50
- Pane All'aglio Con Mozzarella£7.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention seafood linguine, scallops starter, pistachio cheesecake and seafood sharer.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention seafood linguine, scallops starter, pistachio cheesecake and seafood sharer.
Customer Review Summary
Seafood draws the strongest praise, with one reviewer enjoying scallops and a seafood sharer and another singling out a seafood linguine with mussels, prawns and lobster. Close behind, a lasagne is called great, though one diner wanted more mince, and a pistachio cheesecake is called brilliant. Reviewers describe attentive service on busy Saturdays. One birthday diner was offered a free shot.
Customer Review Summary
Seafood draws the strongest praise, with one reviewer enjoying scallops and a seafood sharer and another singling out a seafood linguine with mussels, prawns and lobster. Close behind, a lasagne is called great, though one diner wanted more mince, and a pistachio cheesecake is called brilliant. Reviewers describe attentive service on busy Saturdays. One birthday diner was offered a free shot.
Featured reviews
- Libby Malone
“Although the restaurant was a little busy and mostly booked tonight, they still accommodated me walking in without a reservation and served me a 3 course meal all within an hour till the time the table was booked at. Starter of fungi con aglio was good, lasagna was great but could do with a little bit more mince, pistachio cheesecake was brilliant! It was so good I wish I had more of it especially the pistachio sauce. Service was great as well, always attentive and available but different servers serving me and not only one.”
- Hannah Cordell
“Best restaurant in Chippenham. We just enjoyed an amazing meal at La Vecchia Orsa. The menu has something for everyone (including catering for dietary requirements). We love our seafood so went for the scallops starter & seafood sharer as our main. Scallops pictured - the main event was too tempting to take the time for a photo! Everything was perfectly cooked & delicious. The service was exceptional, it was a busy Saturday night but at no point did we feel rushed, the service was exceptional. After paying the bill I mentioned they’d made my birthday really special & we were immediately offered a free shot to celebrate. Our second visit within a couple of months & I can’t recommend it enough. Thank you for a lovely evening!”
- robert watkins
“We visited La Vecchia Orsa this evening and were fortunate enough to secure a reservation for 5pm on what was clearly a very busy Saturday evening. From the outset, the restaurant made an excellent impression, with a beautiful exterior and …”
- C K
“Really wonderful Italian restaurant with top-tier food. Thr seafood linguine — mussels, prawns, lobster — might be the best pasta I’ve ever tasted. Amazing. Everything else we ordered was great too, and portions are big enough that you can …”
- Thea Wise
“We just had a lovely team meal here - the food was fresh, hot and tasty! All Reasonably priced and friendly staff too. It’s so nice to have a great independent restaurant in Chippenham! Thank you!”
Hours
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Good to know
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
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- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Restaurants near La Vecchia Orsa
- Rivo Lounge4.21,7630.2 mi
cocktails, gluten free menu, breakfast
- The Garden4.65180.2 mi£1–15
chicken kiev, falafel salad, halloumi fries
- Tongs4.11773.6 mi£1–15
cod and chips, curry sauce, chicken nuggets
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Vecchia Orsa | 4.8383 | — | — | seafood linguine, scallops starter, pistachio cheesecake |
| Rivo Lounge | 4.21,763 | 0.2 mi | — | cocktails, gluten free menu, breakfast |
| The Garden | 4.6518 | 0.2 mi | £1–15 | chicken kiev, falafel salad, halloumi fries |
| Tongs | 4.1177 | 3.6 mi | £1–15 | cod and chips, curry sauce, chicken nuggets |
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