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Set in the heart of Odiham, El Castello is a vibrant, unique and friendly Italian Mediterranean restaurant. Boasting a vast array of both traditional and modern dishes, El Castello delivers culinary delight to even the most discerning of palates. The El Castello extensive menus incorporate many different flavours, using only the best ingredients often imported directly from Italy, ensuring the best quality cuisine always. We strive only for honest homemade food, with respect for traditional. We are open all day every day. We offer a take-away service. Call in for an all say coffee!
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 3 days ago

We absolutely love it here, Every time we go the chefs are unbelievable and the staff are very friendly and quick, no delays and a very good atmosphere. We are always looked after start to finish, love it! For the food… it’s no doubt one...of the best places you’ll eat, I’m not sure what chefs they have in the kitchen but they may as well cook with Ramsay at this point! Consistent every time we go and always packed with flavours! Peter is my favourite staff member, always very happy and very professional! If you catch a day that he is on shift then you in for a treat! What a man, HIGHLY RECOMMENDMore

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Absolutely Fantastic!!! Visited this lovely buzzing Italian Restaurant in Odiham High Street , last night for a surprise birthday treat . It could not have been any better ! We had a cosy table , Superb Sauvignon blanc , Calamari , Sardines , Funghi ,...and Pollo Postiano , followed by Homemade Banoffi pie , and pistachio and vanilla gelato . The service was second to none , it felt a very personal service , and nothing was too much trouble . Our waiter , Peter ,, and the other staff made the evening very special . Thankyou . Can not wait to return !More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

We came for an early Mother’s Day celebratory lunch. The atmosphere was very relaxed which is perfect for us. Despite the relaxed atmosphere the place was busy and the staff need to be commended for keeping up with every table with ease. We didn’t wait...for anything, nor missed anything. We also weren’t rushed which is a huge bug bare of mine. Even the chef came out to make sure we were all happy at one point, it really felt like the whole team cared. The best experience I’ve had in a restaurant in a long time, traditional customer service at its finest. The food was delicious! Will definitely be revisiting, especially for a Limoncello spritz in the sunshine!More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Terrible experience. The meals are not freshly prepared, you would be better off getting a frozen meal from the shop! Much cheaper and less stressful. The service is shocking, we were served by a tall chap with glasses, who at first was welcoming but when...we made a small complaint about the starters he became blunt and rude and left us waiting ages. We then left and had a main course at the Indian down the road which was delightful. Will not be returning.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Two birthday visits, one with family and one on wife’s actual birthday two days later. First was a busy Saturday evening with two other birthday parties and a full restaurant. Excellent prompt friendly service and wide ranging Italian food. Food all served piping hot, nicely...prepared and presented. Ample portions and tasty. Large range of large quality pizzas. All items reasonably priced. Good range of quality wines and excellent coffee. Tables quickly cleared of empty plates and glasses.. Good decor and spotless toilets. With a large number of people present it was a trifle noisy. Possibly the acoustics could be improved. Second visit early lunchtime mid week. Visit made because the first one was so good. Again excellent service and food. Look forward to going againMore

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

A late booking on a Saturday night. Place was very busy and very noisy! I had lasagne which was ok but no better than that. Seemed like too many tables squeezed in for the size of the place. Service good but overall experience just ok.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed January 27, 2024 via mobile

Great menu, friendly, knowledgeable helpful staff. Excellent service. Authentic Italian food, perfectly cooked and presented. Highly recommended. We’ll definitely be back!

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed November 5, 2023

El Castello is a favorite of friends, this was my first visit and enjoyed the whole experience. We had a reservation and upon arriving were met by friendly staff and seated immediately. Drinks orders were taken timely, as were our food orders, menu choices were...very good, portions nicely sized, looked good on the plated and tasted great. Big shout out to all the staff, service make the evening, will recommend without hesitation, looking forward to the next trip back to the UK and El Castello.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed September 17, 2023

We went there for my 80th Birthday celebrations, with all our immediate family, 22 of us, had an brilliant time, we would like to thank Tony and all his staff, they did us proud, the food was amazing and the service second to none, everyone...is really friendy and nothing was too much trouble. I would fully recomend. Thank you Tony and staff for making my day very specialMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed August 29, 2023 via mobile

Really friendly atmosphere for family group with 7 moth old baby. One person ordered the squid starter which takes a long time to cook and this was explained at the time of ordering. All starters were worth waiting for, just meant we needed another bottle...of wine, so can’t be bad. Four adults had three courses which were all tasty and freshly cooked to perfection. Service was attentive and great without intrusion. Without doubt, being fairly local, we will all return.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed August 15, 2023

This little restaurant continues to be a family favourite for us. We have been here many times and absolutely love it. The pasta and other food is always fresh and delicious. The staff are always very friendly and attentive. The kids always get colouring and...good options on the kids menu. A lot of passion and love goes into the food and it shows. We will continue to come here. Definitely visit if you love Italian food.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed August 3, 2023

8 of us went the night before a family wedding. The staff were brilliant as was the food. They couldn’t do enough for us and even made fishes that we asked for that weren’t on the menu.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed July 3, 2023 via mobile

Lovely atmosphere, attentive staff and good food. What more do you want ! Mussels starter was very creamy with a good smack of garlic. Pasta was also great.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed June 17, 2023

Stopped here for lunch today and what a lovely experience. Great quality and tasting food with very attentive waiting staff. I am sure we will return when we are in odiham next.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed May 19, 2023

The best restaurant i’ve been to regularly, i never really leave reviews but this place completely deserves it, they managed to fit us in late on a busy night and received excellent service. food arrived completely on time and was delicious, all the staff were...lovely despite how busy it was. cant wait to come back again :))More

Date of visit: May 2023
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There are parking bays all along the road where the restaurant is. I have never struggled to get parked but you may do on busier nights.
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Yes, El Castello Odiham offers takeaway services.

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El Castello Odiham is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5