Best Italian Restaurants in Shipston-On-Stour

Tasty, British-Italian food; friendly helpful service; extremely handy to the RSC for a pre-theatre dinner.

A Magical International Women's Day Surprise at Our Favorite Italian Restaurant Calzone. For International Women’s Day, my husband arranged a surprise lunch at our favorite Italian restaurant, and it was truly unforgettable. The atmosphere was magical — intimate yet lively, creating the perfect setting for a celebration. The staff was nothing short of professional, accommodating, and incredibly friendly, making us feel right at home. As always, the food was out of this world. The ingredients were fresh, and each dish was crafted with perfect balance. Everything looked like it came straight out of a magazine, and the flavors were equally exceptional. We started with the Insalata Caprese, featuring fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and olives that burst with flavor — a simple yet deliciously refreshing dish. For the mains, we indulged in the Pizza Pollo Funghi, the traditional Lasagna di Carne della Casa, and the aromatic Ravioli al Funghi e Crema. Each dish was so amazing that we couldn’t stop eating — the flavors were rich and perfectly executed, making each bite a joy. To finish, we had the Homemade Panna Cotta, which was a creamy delight topped with fresh fruit. The smooth texture and sweet finish were the perfect end to our meal. Once again, our visit to this restaurant was amazing, and we are already looking forward to our next visit very soon. Thank you Calzone Team!!

Very pleasant evening, good food and service and a delightful rendition of "happy birthday to you " to my wife. Very sweet and very tuneful

Great service and lovely food. Reasonably priced.

A real Italian restaurant, although with some changes to menu style to suit local expectations, this is a welcome change from the many chain restaurants that are the same everywhere. Very good food, and a reasonably extensive and not over-priced wine list. My veal was perfectly cooked (pink), as was my wife's fish. The portion sizes are reasonable, so don't be afraid to order a couple of side dishes. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Service was perhaps just a little too rapid for my taste, I'd have preferred a slightly longer wait to finish my cocktail, and between courses, but that's very much personal preference. We will certainly return.