OSTERIA v2.0 58-59 Mardol, Shrewsbury SY1 1PP

"Really good family restaurant, with a great variety of options to suit everyone. We visited as a family of 5 adults and there was something on the menu for each of us. From the starters to the main courses everything was of a good standard. The waiting staff were lovely, helpful and patient."

"Visiting here for my first time together with family, good food, great service delivery from the staff that attended to us, all smiles, and warm. Only downside was a significant delay with one of our meals. Overall, its cool, cozzy setting and affordable . I recommend."

"What a treat! My first time dining here, it won't be my last. These guys certainly know how to produce authentic Italian food. I had the seafood spaghetti with the best sauce I've had in a long time. Generous portions and good price. Nothing was too much trouble for them."

"Perfect dinner this evening, staff are attentive and you're made to feel very welcome. We shared the antipasti board to begin with, this was huge so make sure you're hungry! Husband's steak was amazing and my lamb chops just melted in my mouth. Just delicious food all round really ☺️"

"Mardol location restaurant: Ordered: Caprese di Buffala Pizza Margherita Caprese + buffala cheese was ok - 5 slices of tomatoe, 4 with core - no basil - half a plate of toasted bread - one drip of balsamico - 'paprika coulis' that tasted like mayonnaise Pizza + good flavour - very little mozzarella - small size - more dough base than pizza - sold as 'neopolitan style' according to italian waitress, despite not using sliced mozzarella, no buffala cheese, and no san marzano tomatoes Drinks + alcohol free Peroni Service + friendly reception and ordering staff - argumentative, and somewhat aggressive italian waitress 'talking down' Decor + themed interior with painted murals and art work + eclectic, and upbeat music - lighting too bright - noisy even at less than half capacity Duration - took over 1 hour from ordering to asking for the bill; too long for a very basic 1 person order - Food opinion Giving benefit of doubt because newly opened, the kitchen staff might need to up their game to execute a good presentation. The caprese was underwhelming. Half a plate of stacked toasted bread was a surprise. 'Crostini' can apparently mean many things, as can apparently 'paprika coulis'. It would have been better to focus on the core ingredients rather than faff, but that's for the kitchen and management to decide. The pizza was in fairness of decent flavour and had a good consistency. The size however was a childrens size pizza. The ratio crust to overall pizza size was significant, so despite tasting good it was a short lived experience. Overall impression A lot of very good things going on. A difficult space decorated well and much attention given. Generally friendly and courteous service. Comprehensive menu with a number of italian favourites, even a risotto. The only minus being very few distinct vegetarian options. The pizza needs to fill the plate it's on and have sufficient topping and it will probably be the best pizza locally. Mistakes happen in kitchens and staff can be stressed getting used to new routines, so for now a medium 3***. Ok, not great, but not bad either. Hopefully they build on the difficult things they already do well and refine the final presentation of fare to meet expectations in line with the location, menu composition, and their price point, in a reasonable manner. I'll be going back in about a month and see how the experience compares. There is no reason why this restaurant can't get a top rating, but the basics need to be executed consistently well. The service did acknowledge the caprese issue and chose not to charge for the beer. - To the vendor reply: You need to check how your pizza base is prepared, as proper Italian (and especially Neapolitan) pizza has a thin base, not a thick one like the one you served! When asking £10 for basic pizza, anything less than proper pizza is a let down."