The Palmichael
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About The Palmichael
The Palmichael is an Italian restaurant on Kettering Rd in Kettering, with a stripped floor reception area. The menu runs to 20 dishes, and the lobster ravioli, made with lobster and langoustine, is a recurring order among diners. Arancini opens the meal as a starter, and the lemon tart, often paired with a limoncello shot, closes it. Birthdays and celebrations bring out a surprise dessert plate from the kitchen. The entrance is step-free for visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs are set out for families with young children. Reservations are recommended, and the restaurant opens Tuesday to Saturday, closed Mondays and Sundays. Parking is limited to a small car park next to the restaurant, with further spaces available on the road or near the church.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs available
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
20 dishes- Home Made Tiramisu
- Brownies
- Lemon Tart
- Calamari
- Fettuccine Di Mare
- Gnocchi Con Granchio
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention birthday dessert plate, lobster ravioli, lemon tart with limoncello and homemade lasagne.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention birthday dessert plate, lobster ravioli, lemon tart with limoncello and homemade lasagne.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most consistently praise the lasagne, calling it authentic and rich with flavor in layer after layer, with the lobster ravioli and seafood pasta drawing similar enthusiasm from diners who traveled specifically for what they describe as genuine Italian cooking. Close behind, the arancini and beef ragu earn specific praise, and the lemon tart with its accompanying limoncello shot is repeatedly singled out as a standout dessert, alongside mentions of the crème brûlée and brownie. Several describe surprise birthday or anniversary dessert plates brought out by staff, a touch multiple reviewers say made their celebrations memorable. Service is repeatedly called attentive and warm, though one diner notes a blind spot where staff scanning the room missed their table. Parking draws recurring frustration, with reviewers describing a small on-site lot fitting only a handful of cars and needing to search nearby streets. One reviewer also flags an annual closure from late July to mid-August that disrupted a planned birthday visit, and another notes background noise and air conditioning draught on a busy evening, later resolved after refurbishment. Several reviewers advise booking ahead given limited seating.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most consistently praise the lasagne, calling it authentic and rich with flavor in layer after layer, with the lobster ravioli and seafood pasta drawing similar enthusiasm from diners who traveled specifically for what they describe as genuine Italian cooking. Close behind, the arancini and beef ragu earn specific praise, and the lemon tart with its accompanying limoncello shot is repeatedly singled out as a standout dessert, alongside mentions of the crème brûlée and brownie. Several describe surprise birthday or anniversary dessert plates brought out by staff, a touch multiple reviewers say made their celebrations memorable. Service is repeatedly called attentive and warm, though one diner notes a blind spot where staff scanning the room missed their table. Parking draws recurring frustration, with reviewers describing a small on-site lot fitting only a handful of cars and needing to search nearby streets. One reviewer also flags an annual closure from late July to mid-August that disrupted a planned birthday visit, and another notes background noise and air conditioning draught on a busy evening, later resolved after refurbishment. Several reviewers advise booking ahead given limited seating.
Featured reviews
- pabs hinchliffe
“Another great experience at the wonderful restaurant. Easily our favourite place to go. The food, the staff… Bellissima!”
- Bridgeen Mills
“First time here for a birthday celebration. The meal was outstanding. Lovely staff and service. Highly recommended.”
- S Henderson
“Friendly welcome and beautiful area outside for drinks. Menu is fabulous and the food is freshly prepared and delicious. If you go once, you will want to go again to try more dishes......”
- Libby Dimmer
“Me and my partner hired the upstairs room for our engagement party! Wow it was amazing 30 happy people would definitely recommend it”
- Tonda Castka
“Enjoyed a lunch with my wife. Autumn and the other girls made us very welcome. Nothing too much trouble. Meal was amazing. Looking forward to our next visit.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Elegant, family-run Italian restaurant with a stripped floor reception area and traditional cuisine.”
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
Show more amenities
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Offerings· 6
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves healthy options
- Serves organic dishes
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
- Planning· 4
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 6
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Highlights· 3
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Family-friendly· 4
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Location
Italian restaurants near The Palmichael
- 3 mi£20–30
spaghetti carbonara, crab and lobster ravioli, lobster bisque
- Casa Di Roma4.73543 mi
steak and mushroom penne, prawn cocktail, calzone
- Bella Sicilia4.75143.1 mi£20–30
pizza, italian food, mozzarella in carrozza
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Palmichael | 4.8741 | — | £30–70 | birthday dessert plate, lobster ravioli, lemon tart with limoncello |
| Prezzo Italian Restaurant Kettering | 4.41,708 | 3 mi | £20–30 | spaghetti carbonara, crab and lobster ravioli, lobster bisque |
| Casa Di Roma | 4.7354 | 3 mi | — | steak and mushroom penne, prawn cocktail, calzone |
| Bella Sicilia | 4.7514 | 3.1 mi | £20–30 | pizza, italian food, mozzarella in carrozza |
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