Vecchia Roma

When I read the above review, I was very hesitant to take my mother there for her 60th birthday, however, decided to give it a go as so many friends of mine have spoken so highly of it. I am so pleased I went!! The food was delicious, I had the king prawns in garlic butter to start and for main I had the veal cutlet in a dolcelatte sauce. The rest of my family and friends had a wide selection of fish and meats, which they all enjoyed. The service was fantastic (silver service), the maitre d was charming and warm as was the rest of the staff. Our food arrived promptly and our glasses were always topped up. The decor was lovely and ...  Read the complete review

I had not heard of this restaurant up until a few weeks ago, despite me living in area and it having been there since 1971! Tucked over the bridge and around the corner from Hampton Court Palace, Vecchia Roma (meaning old Rome) describes itself as 'a touch of Italy.' Five of us went here for a meal on a Monday night for my partner's mother's birthday. The place looks bigger from the outside than it is and three of the ten or so tables were taken. The waiters were traditionally dressed with their white shirts and waistcoats and were obviously well trained on all the etiquette of fine dining. (It's a shame we weren't, there was much confusion over which forks ...  Read the complete review