
La Strada Restaurant
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Quick info
About La Strada Restaurant
On Broad Hinton in Swindon, La Strada Restaurant is an Italian restaurant that makes a point of marking birthdays and anniversaries. The team decorates the table with a balloon, brings out a pudding or ice cream topped with a candle, sings happy birthday, and writes the message on the plate or bowl. Anniversary tables also receive complimentary drinks. The menu runs to 36 dishes plus a specials menu, with pizza and linguine sitting alongside Calamari Fritti. Many of the wines on the list are available by the glass. Dogs are welcome, so owners can bring them along.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
36 dishes · mains £4–15- Halloumi£6.95
- Bruschetta Di Napoli£6.95
- Calamari Fritti£7.95
- Prawn Coctail£7.20
- Gamberoni Picante£9.50
- Chorizo & Funghi£7.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention birthday balloon and candle pudding, anniversary complimentary drinks, espresso martini and garlic mushrooms and king prawns.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention birthday balloon and candle pudding, anniversary complimentary drinks, espresso martini and garlic mushrooms and king prawns.
Customer Review Summary
Birthday and anniversary celebrations are what reviewers raise most at La Strada. Several describe a balloon waiting at the table, a candle in an ice cream or pudding, staff singing, and "happy birthday" written on the plate. One couple received complimentary anniversary drinks, and another reviewer praised the way staff handled a surprise cake. Reviewers also name the specials menu fish, an espresso martini, and a dessert one diner called the best he had ever had. Close behind, many describe friendly service, a good wine list with many wines by the glass, and flexibility with food allergies. Portions are called generous and the menu extensive. The caveats concern the cooking. One diner found the garlic mushrooms and king prawns very plain and the pizza like it came from the freezer. Another wanted the linguine more al dente and found thousand island sauce on the salad. One reviewer noted a briefly forgotten salad. Reviewers also mention that a booked table on a busy night was packed.
Customer Review Summary
Birthday and anniversary celebrations are what reviewers raise most at La Strada. Several describe a balloon waiting at the table, a candle in an ice cream or pudding, staff singing, and "happy birthday" written on the plate. One couple received complimentary anniversary drinks, and another reviewer praised the way staff handled a surprise cake. Reviewers also name the specials menu fish, an espresso martini, and a dessert one diner called the best he had ever had. Close behind, many describe friendly service, a good wine list with many wines by the glass, and flexibility with food allergies. Portions are called generous and the menu extensive. The caveats concern the cooking. One diner found the garlic mushrooms and king prawns very plain and the pizza like it came from the freezer. Another wanted the linguine more al dente and found thousand island sauce on the salad. One reviewer noted a briefly forgotten salad. Reviewers also mention that a booked table on a busy night was packed.
Featured reviews
- pam kwai
“Service is good. Spacious seats. Ordered linguine which could be more al dente. Other dishes were fine except the salad was added thousands island sauce.”
- Justin B
“Unfortunately La Strada didn’t hit the spot liked myself and my partner had hoped. We’d heard such good things, too. We both ordered starters and mains. The garlic mushrooms and king prawns. Both were very plain with very little about them. I then had a pizza, which again wouldn’t have surprised me if I had been told it was straight out of the freezer. I can’t vouch for my partner’s dish, but it didn’t make us want to return that’s for sure. It could have been so much better as the service was fine and pleasant, the drinks were served quickly and the place was clean and pleasant. Shame.”
- Nichola Thomas
“We went to La Strada on Friday evening for my son’s 3rd birthday celebration and had such a lovely experience. The whole team went out of their way to make him feel special. There was a balloon waiting for him when we arrived, they put a candle in his ice cream and the entire team came over to sing Happy Birthday to him, which he absolutely loved. They were also brilliant with the children throughout the evening - really friendly, warm and engaging, which made the whole experience feel so relaxed and enjoyable. The food was amazing, the drinks were great and the setting is lovely. It has such a nice atmosphere and the location is beautiful too. Thank you to the whole team for making his birthday celebration so memorable - we’ll definitely be back!”
- Rohit Shrivastava
“Great food and great service. We really had good time. The staff is excellent.”
- Meteorite Dalawis
“We had a wonderful experience here! I was planning a surprise cake for my husband’s birthday, and our waitress Natasha was absolutely wonderful! She even helped keep it a secret by covering for me when he tried to join our conversation. She went above and beyond, and the whole team was just as friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was lovely, staff were welcoming throughout, and the food was fantastic. Highly, highly recommend this place! 🥰💖💖”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
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- Sunday
Highlights
“Welcome to La Strada, the epitome of fine Italian dining nestled in the picturesque countryside just outside Swindon. As a five-star Italian restaurant, we invite you to indulge in the flavours of Italy at La Strada. Whether you’re a local resident or visiting the area, we invite you to join us for a memorable dining experience. Reserve your table today and let us transport you to the heart of Italy with every bite. Buon appetito!”
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Delivery
- Takeout
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- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Offerings· 11
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
- Highlights· 5
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Italian restaurants near La Strada Restaurant
- Fabio Ristorante4.71,2565.3 mi away£20–30
monte carlo pizza, pizza, cheap food
- 5.3 mi away£20–40
italian restaurant, vegetarian and vegan options, romantic atmosphere
- Mario's (Swindon)4.76995.3 mi away£10–30
fillet steak, great service, friendly staff
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Strada Restaurant | 4.7507 | — | £20–30 | birthday balloon and candle pudding, anniversary complimentary drinks, espresso martini |
| Fabio Ristorante | 4.71,256 | 5.3 mi away | £20–30 | monte carlo pizza, pizza, cheap food |
| Atmosfera Restaurant and Pizzeria | 4.8346 | 5.3 mi away | £20–40 | italian restaurant, vegetarian and vegan options, romantic atmosphere |
| Mario's (Swindon) | 4.7699 | 5.3 mi away | £10–30 | fillet steak, great service, friendly staff |
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