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    La Fontana Italian Restaurant

    1,032 Reviews
    #28 of 598 Restaurants in Blackpool
    $$ - $$$Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean
    17 Clifton Street, Blackpool FY1 1JD, England
    +44 1253 622231
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    Overview
    4.5
    1,032 reviews
    • Excellent73%
    • Very good16%
    • Average5%
    • Poor3%
    • Terrible3%
    Travellers talk about
    “pizza” (68 reviews)
    “veal” (14 reviews)
    “bruschetta” (19 reviews)
    Open Now
    5:00 PM - 11:00 PM Hours
    CUISINES
    Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
    RATINGS
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    Atmosphere
    LOCATION
    17 Clifton Street, Blackpool FY1 1JD, England
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    1 - 10 of 1,025 reviews

    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Return visit

    After a good few years gap. This is still a great Italian restaurant Staff are friendly and welcoming. Food superb. Wine great. You won't be dissapointed.

    Thank barb62_11
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Nice Restaurant

    We dined here after a long drive to Blackpool. This restaurant is reasonably priced, the staff are very welcoming and friendly. The food was lovely. We couldn't fault this Italian restaurant. Worth a visit, you won't be disappointed.

    Thank Andy M
    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Fantastic

    Stopped in on the way back to our hotel after a day trip. The food and service are excellent. We all had different starters and my dad's pate looked great and a massive portion. The mains were just as good with me opting for the...More

    Thank Mhairi M
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Excellent early dinner

    Went early for a pre theatre meal. The food and service were excellent, and the price was reasonable. Excellent wine too. Will return.

    Thank rvdrive
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Great venue for a celebration

    A happy buzzing place with very friendly staff. Excellent food and a wide choice for our large party of family and friends of all sorts of ages A great night out Thank you

    Thank Glen B
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Amazing food and lovely atmosphere

    The service our party received was excellent. We were seated in the bar area until our table was ready, which was only a couple of minutes. The meal choice was perfect and of really good value. The service while we were eating was top notch,...More

    Thank Leanne E
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Fantastic waiters and food!

    Very lovely restaurant decorated nice. The waiters were very friendly and talkative they made the evening very enjoyable with their banter. The food was full of flavor and delicious! The free shot of sambuca at the end of the meal is a lovely touch!

    Thank tinksxx2014
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Our visit with a large party of 16

    We ate here on St Patrick's Day and the restaurant was packed. We were a large party of 16 and we had pre ordered our food from the a la carte menu. I thought that the food was great and the staff were amazing. We...More

    Thank suemc900
    Reviewed 12 March 2018 via mobile
    Mothers day treat

    Visited the restaurant earlier tonight whilst on a trip to Blackpool. Excellent friendly service from everybody. Food was very good quality and impressive service times . Many restaurants could learn from their overall set Up and balance of happy friendly staff and quality of food...More

    Thank easytiger1607
    Reviewed 10 March 2018 via mobile
    Slightly disappointed with food

    Been coming to La Fontana for years and it’s never really failed to disappoint. The food and service has always been excellent. Not been for a good while until recently and although the service and ambience remained unsurpassed I was a little disappointed with some...More

    1  Thank kezz100
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    5 March 2018|
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    Response from GillH007_12 | Reviewed this property |
    Suggest you contact the restaurant direct to find out this information.
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    Vicky B
    29 July 2017|
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    Response from Mari195919 | Reviewed this property |
    sorry can't help, my review was based on walking in without a booking, have never tried to phone them
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    27 April 2017|
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    Response from Minicooper59 | Reviewed this property |
    Yes they welcome children they have pencils and sheets to colour in .👍
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
    Restaurant features
    Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi
    Good for
    Groups, Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Kids, Business meetings, Child-friendly
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Monday
    5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Tuesday
    5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Wednesday
    5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Thursday
    5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Friday
    5:00 PM - 11:30 PM
    Saturday
    5:00 PM - 11:30 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 17 Clifton Street, Blackpool FY1 1JD, England
    • Location: Europe  >  United Kingdom (UK)  >  England  >  Lancashire  >  Blackpool
    • Phone Number: +44 1253 622231
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    Description
    Established for over 20 years, experience a true taste of Italy at La Fontana in their modern Italian Courtyard Restaurant, set beneath a twinkling starry night sky, complete with roof slates, decorative trellis and of course, La Fontana - the fountain after which the Restaurant is named! Enjoy the first class Italian cuisine & warm Mediterranean ambience brought to you by long-time owner Franco and his team of loyal, passionate staff.
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