Amici

Lovely restaurant with excellent beautifully presented food, super service, and a great atmosphere for 6.30 on a Tuesday evening.
My partner is coeliac, and there is a vast choice of gluten-free options (with the exception of the pizza) , our waiter went through all the choices and explained everything, which reassured my partner .

Such friendly staff here with a very extensive menu; there’s something for everyone. Food was promptly served and piping hot with the flavours being perfectly balanced. Would highly recommend!

Wonderful Italian restaurant, Food was excellent and staff attentive and polite. Would absolutely recommend. 10/10

Had our 25th wedding anniversary meal here and it was lovely! The waiter who served us was brilliant, REALLY helpful in selecting food and even gave us a free shot to celebrate 🥂
Food was really nice and would definitely go back if in the area. Only gave 4 stars for atmosphere as it was a random Wednesday night and not many people there, however we were made to feel very welcome.

The team are amazing here, they're so friendly and accommodating! We go once a year and the hospitality and food is always amazing. Highly recommend.

Had an anniversary meal here this evening, we had champagne on arrival and the food was delicious, the staff were lovely. Would highly recommend this restaurant if you want a lovely meal. 5*

Came here to enjoy a cosy date night with my partner, the pizzas were incredible! We actually ended up coming back the next night with my partner's parents and our daughter for a family meal and all the dishes we had that night were delicious also. Definitely saved as one of my new favourite restaurants and will definitely be returning - the lemon cheesecake is also to die for!

Very welcoming staff, not long to wait to collect the takeaway, food was still lovely and hot and so delicious! Can't wait to return and sit in the restaurant itself

I was positively impressed with the food served at Amici. The place was very well decorated and had a welcoming vibe.
I had pasta with seafood (one of my favourites) and it was simply delicious. My daughter enjoyed her pizza too.

Absolutely fantastic meal here with my parents. We all thoroughly enjoyed it, I had a seafood pizza, and it was amazing. The staff were really polite and friendly as well

A lovely place to visit for an evening meal. Lots of choice and attentive service. Really had a nice time here. Thanks.

Absolutely delicious food, I had the chicken risotto and my wife had the lasagna. Atmosphere and decor were clean and inviting. Music is subdued and ands to the atmosphere. Service was excellent and friendly. We will definitely be back!

Amazing !!!
The best Italian restaurant we have ever been to.
Lovely welcome and the food was excellent 👌
We will definitely be returning and recommending Amici to our guests at Forest and Wye Valley Campsite
I would highly recommend the mussels !

Step into Italy at Amici restaurant, where you find yourself in a cozy environment. From the welcoming ambiance to the delicious dishes prepared by talented chefs, Amici promises an unforgettable dining experience. Treat yourself to a culinary adventure through Italy with dishes crafted from the freshest ingredients, bursting with authentic flavours and creativity. The waiter Elgert is always full of excitement and compliments, making each trip to Amici a memorable occasion. As a personal touch from a regular customer, I am always eager to return for more knowing I will leave satisfied with a full stomach. Whether you're out for a date night or simply craving Italian fare, Amici offers a taste of Italy that will keep you coming back for more.

We come here when we stay in Symmonds Yat. Super easy to get to. Free parking on site and the food is beyond amazing! Reasonable price and staff really friendly and attentive.

A great selection of honestly genuine Italian dishes, and some "Specials" that're actually normal British fayre. Ask, if you don't want pasta.

But...

If you DO want pasta, then try doing what we did.

We mentioned that we'd lived in Naples for a few years, and preferred to have the pasta their way. Al dente (cooked for less time).

Naturally, some dishes won't be able to be cooked this way, as they're already prepared & started. But, if it's a dish that's pasta & sauce - they should be able to help you.
The Napoli way, is to undercook the pasta, compared to what we're used to in the UK (say 7 mins instead of 10). This gives the pasta far more texture and depth, and increases the flavour contour [ooo, don't I sound like I know what I mean 🤣] and makes you pull that face - similar to Meg Ryan's in "When Harry met Sally" - with every mouthful.

I was boring on this visit (our 5th? 6th? Kinda lost track...) and fancied a steak - a T-bone was a special! Woo-hoo!

But...when my plate was delivered via fork lift, the half a cow on my plate was a bit of a surprise 🫢.
Unlike small T-bones that you have, the bone on this was easy to separate, and therefore there was little waste. The chef had perfectly tenderised the meat, and it was good perfectly for me.

The 3 others in our group all plumbed for proper Italian food. As the other couple hadn't tried it al dente, they joined in, and they too decided that it was far better this way.
Some places, not Amici - ever, can deliver pasta that has almost dissolved, it's been in water for so long! Never stand up for that, and demand you get some pasta you can feel texture from.

All in all, a fabulous place that's easily accessible from anywhere in Coleford. If you're located near to the centre, don't drive - there's no reason to! If you do drive, thankfully there's a huge car park that's free after 18:00hrs.

I had some doubts about this place- went there with an italian friend and we were worried the food might not be cooked ok. BUT we were impressed the food was lovely, nice presentation, amazing taste and the staff friendly and helpfull. We stayed on the terace, dogs allowed. Lovely place, I will go back when I am in the area.

Been here twice, delicious and a nice atmosphere and the staff are very friendly

Went here a few weeks ago so glad I did,lovely fresh flavours really friendly staff and a lovely relaxed atmosphere, highly recommended

Lovely place to bring family in
Great service and really friendly staff😘😘😘😘