
Quick info
About Cafe Italia
On Trinity St in Coventry, Cafe Italia is a British restaurant with a menu that also runs through Italian dishes, coffee and tea. The kitchen serves a full English breakfast in vegetarian and meat versions alongside lasagne and cannelloni, and homemade milkshakes and hot chocolate round out the drinks list. Halal and vegetarian options run through the menu, drawn from a list of 181 dishes. Reservations are recommended, and tables can be arranged for larger groups. A step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs, high chairs are available for families with young children, and outdoor seating gives an option for eating outside. Takeaway and delivery both cover meals eaten off site. Water comes with ice charged separately at a pound.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingDifficult to find a space
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes halal food · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
181 dishes · mains £1–20- Lasagne£14.95
- Vegetable Lasagne£14.95
- Cannelloni£13.95
- Meatball Spaghetti£12.95
- Spaghetti Bolognese£11.95
- Spaghetti/Penne Al Pomodoro£13.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lasagne, full english breakfast, charging for ice and hot chocolate.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lasagne, full english breakfast, charging for ice and hot chocolate.
Customer Review Summary
The lasagne comes up most often as the dish reviewers single out, with several calling it their favorite or a best seller and one describing "great portion sizes, lovely salad, chips and garlic bread." Close behind, the full English and "big breakfast" draw repeated praise for being cooked well and generous, and the pasta and cannelloni also get specific recommendations, alongside a hot chocolate several call standout. Coffee and cake fare less consistently: one reviewer found the carrot cake and vanilla latte tasteless and overpriced, another found a scone and Croc Monsieur bland despite a nicely presented setting. Some describe frozen fish and chips and calamari, and a steak called bitter, sour and overcooked when medium rare was ordered. Service draws a real split: many call staff attentive, polite and accommodating even for large groups, but others report brusque treatment, an outright "no" when asking for ice, an eye-roll, and a staff member saying "lunch break coming to you soon" without returning. One reviewer also flags being charged for ice on tap water. Multiple visitors mention returning specifically for the big breakfast or lasagne on repeat trips.
Customer Review Summary
The lasagne comes up most often as the dish reviewers single out, with several calling it their favorite or a best seller and one describing "great portion sizes, lovely salad, chips and garlic bread." Close behind, the full English and "big breakfast" draw repeated praise for being cooked well and generous, and the pasta and cannelloni also get specific recommendations, alongside a hot chocolate several call standout. Coffee and cake fare less consistently: one reviewer found the carrot cake and vanilla latte tasteless and overpriced, another found a scone and Croc Monsieur bland despite a nicely presented setting. Some describe frozen fish and chips and calamari, and a steak called bitter, sour and overcooked when medium rare was ordered. Service draws a real split: many call staff attentive, polite and accommodating even for large groups, but others report brusque treatment, an outright "no" when asking for ice, an eye-roll, and a staff member saying "lunch break coming to you soon" without returning. One reviewer also flags being charged for ice on tap water. Multiple visitors mention returning specifically for the big breakfast or lasagne on repeat trips.
Featured reviews
- Jyoti Deshmukh
“Amazing place, atmosphere, food, ambience n the wonderful staff. Always a go to place with loads of food options.”
- Ant
“This has been mine and my partners favourite for a good while now. Food is always on point, service is quick and efficient and the atmosphere is nice and warm. For a quick bite, it's affordable and lush. During Christmas, skip the overpriced Christmas Market and head here for an absolutely banging hot cocoa aswell.”
- Tinca Ion
“We had food a few times here and everything was tasty and fresh. Nice atmosphere and cosy, polite waiters.”
- Desmond Tan
“We had a very disappointing experience at Cafe Italia and unfortunately cannot recommend it. From the moment we were seated, the service felt unwelcoming. The staff gave us uncomfortable and strange looks throughout our visit, which made us feel uneasy while dining. When we placed our order, everything was fine at first, but when we politely asked for some ice, we were simply told “no” without any attempt to assist or offer alternatives. Shortly after, the same staff member rolled her eyes at us, which was extremely unprofessional and disrespectful toward customers. The situation did not improve. When we tried to ask another male staff member for assistance, he loudly responded, “lunch break coming to you soon,” and never returned to help us. Overall, the service was poor and unprofessional, and the experience made us feel uncomfortable rather than welcomed. Sadly, this is not a place we would recommend or return to.”
- Mr. Wig.
“I choose to have a vanilla latte & a carrot cake at this Turkish restaurant cafe, and it was disappointing first of all the carrot cake didn’t taste line other carrot cakes that I had in the pass this cake wasn’t a carrot cake but taste it something else, the vanilla latte didn’t taste a vanilla at all, I drink just half of the vanilla latte. The carrot cake was very expensive £4,95 I paid almost £10 for the cake & coffee, I’m sorry but it was very expensive it didn’t taste a carrot or a vanilla at all, and for that I don’t recommend avoid. Mr. Wig. YouTube”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Comfortable hangout with a menu featuring familiar & Italian staples, plus coffee & tea.”
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family friendly
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Dining options· 7
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Service options· 1
- Offers delivery
- Offerings· 6
- Serves coffee
- Serves halal food
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves wine
- Crowd· 3
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Popular with university students
- Parking· 1
- Difficult to find a space
- Highlights· 3
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Restaurants near Cafe Italia
- SultanKebabCoventry4.14100.1 mi£1–15
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- Tipsy4.01070.1 miOutdoor seating
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- Ying's Kitchen英姐食堂4.54300.1 miOutdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
dual soup base hotpot, mala/spicy sichuan broth, freshly sliced beef and lamb rolls
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe ItaliaGood for kids · Reservations | 4.51,182 | — | £10–20 | lasagne, full english breakfast, charging for ice |
| SultanKebabCoventry | 4.1410 | 0.1 mi | £1–15 | chicken doner meal deal, lamb shish cooked juicy, turkish/spicy rice with chips |
| TipsyOutdoor seating | 4.0107 | 0.1 mi | — | cocktails and mocktails, card machine bank transfer, lamb skewers |
| Ying's Kitchen英姐食堂Outdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.5430 | 0.1 mi | — | dual soup base hotpot, mala/spicy sichuan broth, freshly sliced beef and lamb rolls |
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