Roy's Restaurant

Name: Roy's Restaurant
Address: 28 High St, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, AL6 9EQ
Telephone: 020 3876 7100
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.7

4.7

246 Reviews

£26 to £40

Mediterranean

Top tags:

Family-owned and independant restaurant and bar (pasta, grill & seafood) serving delicious, freshly cooked food. Mouthwatering home-made desserts. Takeaway service available. Our caring and committed staff will ensure you have a fantastic experience with us.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

7 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Mediterranean, English, Italian
Hours of Operation
Sun 12:00–19:00 Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00–14:30 Dinner Tue 17:30–21:30 Wed–Sat 17:30–22:30
Phone number
020 3876 7100
Website
https://roysrestaurant.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Please contact restaurant for private events including Buffet and Set Meal options.

Location
28 High St, Welwyn, Hertfordshire AL6 9EQ
Area
Welwyn
Parking Details
Street Parking available. Car Park available immediately adjacent (90 mins free).
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Dry Aged Parma Ham & Honeydew Melon£9.00
Italian Burrata & Dry Aged Parma Ham with Extra Virgin Olive Oil£10.00
Mozzarella, Tomato and Avocado Salad with Balsamic Glaze (v)£9.00
Avocado & Atlantic Peeled Prawns with Classic Seafood Sauce£10.00
Roy’s Homemade Minestrone Soup served with Toasted Crostini (v)£7.00
Blue Cheese Bruschetta with Cherry Tomatoes & Balsamic£8.00
Tempura King Prawns with Sweet Chilli Sauce£10.00
Pan Fried King Prawns, Garlic and Chilli Butter & Spring Onions£11.00
Fresh Mussels (choice of white wine, tomato sauce or cream sauce)£10.00
Wild British Monkfish Escalope’s in Tempura Batter with Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise£11.00
Crispy Baby Squid with Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise£9.00
Roy’s Lightly Breaded Mushrooms, Gorgonzola Stuffing with Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise (v)£9.00

Salads

Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken, Croutons & Parmesan Shavings£13.00
Scallops & King Prawns with Apple Salad & Balsamic Glaze£14.00
Fillet of Seabass Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumber, Breadcrumbs & Mint Vinaigrette£14.00

Pasta

Seafood Spaghetti with Scallops, King Prawns, Crayfish, Tomato, Chilli & Garlic Sauce£20.00
Spaghetti Bolognese with Traditional Meat Sauce£12.00
Spaghetti Pomodoro with Tomato, Garlic & Olive Oil (v)£10.00
Spaghetti Carbonara with Guanciale, Eggs & Parmesan (veg. or meat option)£12.00
Spaghetti with Chicken, Spinach, Black Garlic & Truffle Oil£15.00
Spaghetti with Scallops, King Prawns & Black Garlic£17.00
Penne ‘Aqua’ with King Prawns, Rocket, Chilli & Parmesan£15.00
Penne with Smoked Salmon & Cream£14.00
Penne Zucchini with Courgettes, Tomato & Mozzarella (v)£11.00
Tagliatelle Kathy with Ham, Mushrooms & Cream Sauce£13.00
Roy’s Tagliatelle Alfredo (choice of Chicken or King Prawns)£15.00
Mushroom Risotto with Wild Mushrooms, White Wine & Cream (v) (add Parmesan)£13.00
Grilled Chicken, Lemon & Fresh Asparagus Risotto£14.00

Pizza

Margherita with Mozzarella, Tomato & Fresh Basil (v)£10.00
Pepperoni with Mozzarella, Tomato & Pepperoni Slices£12.00
Roy’s Special Pizza with Tomato, Italian Burrata, Parmesan & Parma Ham£14.00
Mushroom with Mozzarella, Tomato & Fresh Basil (v)£11.00

Grill

Grilled Lamb Cutlets in Garlic, Butter & Thyme with Mint Sauce£21.00
Chicken Isabella Cooked in White Wine with Garlic, Mushrooms & Cream Sauce£18.00
Chicken Lilliana Cooked in Tomato, Cream, Parmesan, Chilli & Mustard Sauce£18.00
Chicken Toscana Cooked in White Wine with Garlic, Cream & Grapes £18.00
Chicken Milanese in Breadcrumbs with Spaghetti Pomodoro £18.00
Roy’s Cheeseburger with Cheddar, Smoked Bacon, Tomatoes, Lettuce & Chunky Chips £15.00
Grilled Chicken Burger with Cheddar, Smoked Bacon, Tomatoes, Lettuce & Chunky Chips £15.00

Steaks

Sirloin£24.00
Ribeye £27.00

Seafood

Wild British Seabass Fillets with Garlic Butter (sauce on the side)£19.00
Cornish Rainbow Trout Fillet with Butter & Almonds (sauce on the side)£19.00
Wild British Monkfish cooked in White Wine with a Mushroom, Garlic & Cream Sauce £20.00
King Prawns Cooked in a Garlic, Saffron & Butter Sauce£19.00
Roy’s Scampi with Chunky Chips & Peas £17.00

Sides

Sauté Potatoes£4.00
Mixed Salad£4.00
Chunky Chips£4.00
Tenderstem Broccoli£4.00
Fried Zucchini£4.00
Peas£4.00
Green Beans£4.00
Tomato, Rocket & Parmesan Salad£4.00

Desserts

Daily Choice of Homemade Desserts£8.00
Ice Cream (Two Scoops)£4.00
Cheese Selection served with Assorted Crackers£9.00

What 246 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hertfordshire
Best Service
Hertfordshire
Best Ambience
Hertfordshire
Best Value
Hertfordshire
Great for brunch
Hertfordshire
Good for business meals
Hertfordshire
Good for business meals
Hertfordshire
Neighbourhood gem

246 Reviews

M
Myriam
Hertfordshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A good selection of beautifully cooked food. The staff were friendly and efficient.
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PaulaF
Hertfordshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
This is the second time we've been and it didn't disappoint.
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Dochatfield
Hertfordshire
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food2service4ambience3
Starters were fine. Main course three had sea bass which was dry and overdone. Other guest had a risotto with scallops and king prawns. There were no king prawns which we told the waitress.
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JamesB
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another excellent evening of fine food and great staff, a special thanks to Ollie nothing is too much, very attentive and always happy to make the evening special. Thank you Rou’s
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OpenTable Diner
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoyed our visit. Will certainly be returning
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic Food.Great service and value for money.Second visit in 2 weeks.We will be back.
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EveF
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely lunch with friends on a special birthday. Once again, a tasty meal with comfortable, cozy seating and excellent service from Gabrielle.
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JaneE
Hertfordshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 21 November 2023
overall4food3service4ambience3
Food was simple but nice and hot and tasty. Staff welcoming. I will return but didn't feel it had an authentic Italian vibe.
Roy's RestaurantResponded on 22 November 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review and we appreciate your feedback. Just so that you are aware Roy's is not an Italian Restaurant. We base ourselves on modern, contemporary cuisine. Our chefs were trained at Leith's Food & Wine Academy so their expertise of cooking ranges from International and British dishes that offer Seafood, Grills, Pasta & Pizza and much more.
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RaymondS
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We decided to try this restaurant as we had liked the previous incarnation. We were pleased that we did as everything about it was exemplary. My only but very minor and personal issue was that the menu had not many items for people that do not like spiced food or fish. There are pizzas and burgers but a plain steak would be nice. Other than that niggle everything else was superb.
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AnthonyC
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We arrived Saturday evening and were greeted with a smile. Forwarded to our table we were given our menus and asked if we would like water. a little while in we were asked if we wanted drinks which we ordered and were promptly brought to us. The group was in good spirits. Food was ordered a came promptly and hot. The service was excellent and care was taken in the surroundings. All in all a lovely evening provided by the courteous staff Thank you Roy’s
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HhTt
Hertfordshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Tasty food and extremely attentive staff. Would recommend.
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LauraM
Hertfordshire
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Went for my sons birthday. Attractive table decoration reflected this, nice touch. We felt there were many tempting food options on the menu, but those we chose were all enjoyed. Wine list was varied although no choices by the glass were priced on the menu. Service was exceptional - well done to the young people who waited our table. Overall the restaurant is a great addition to the high street and we will be returning.
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JamesB
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another excellent evening at Roy's in Welwyn, fantastic food and great service, thank you Ollie
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PaulaF
Hertfordshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and friendly efficient staff. Will definitely recommend and come again.
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DavidG
Hertfordshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
the staff make you feel at easy upon your arrival. The menu offers a wide selection of food. When my order arrived, it was hot, presented well and very tasty Overall a good experience and the restaurant is highly recommended
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JudithK
Hertfordshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service and ambience! Will definitely recommend and look forward to coming back!
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JamesB
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely excellent food and very good prices, they also don’t add service charge to the bill so make sure you leave a tip for the brilliant staff !
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EveF
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent server (Gabrielle), lovely lunch, nice atmosphere. Have had lunch twice now - both times were great - but definitely prefer the booths in the front of the restaurant. Will be back.
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Anny
Essex
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
We enjoyed a lovely lunch at Roy's to celebrate a birthday. The menu choices were very good - lunchtime specials being very good value for money. The pizzas were amazing, one of the best I have ever had! Overall a very enjoyable experience. I would recommend a visit if you haven't already been - you won't regret it.
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GarryD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of many excellent meals at Roy’s, we have sent family and friends to sample your restaurant and you did not disappoint any of them, welcome back good restaurants and service !!!!!!!!
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DavidG
Hertfordshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Roys Restaurant, is part of the Stylish London within Hertfordshire. It provides a warm, friendly atmosphere. The menu offers a very variety of different crusines, and when the meals arrive, they are hot, very tasty and very filling. Deserts match the main course, in that there is good variey and very tasteful. The cost was very resonable and the staff were very professional in their approach to ensure our visit was enjoyable and memorable. The restaurant is highly recommended
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AbiC
Exclusive
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, wonderful service, would definitely recommend!
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DanielleM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic everything!! Wonderful food and such a great evening- can’t wait to return…
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AdamT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal, service and ambience. Very enjoyable evening and will come again
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robw
London
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on 24 October 2023
overall3food4service4ambience3
A welcome newcomer to Welwyn. Good choice of dishes in a varied and imaginative menu. Sound cooking and very personable ( if rather slow) service. Range and choice of wines, particularly by the glass, needs to be improved.
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brianl
Hertfordshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service at a fair price. Thanks for a lovely lunch.
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Ladylack
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely local restaurant great good & service, table was decorated for our friends 60th bday lunch which tbh i had forgotten i had requested so was a nice touch. Alison (owner) nice to see you again after so many years.
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Rebs39
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So lovely! What a lovely meal and ambience. We mentioned this was for my husbands birthday and when we arrived the table was decorated. Such a lovely touch x great service and food. Really busy for a Tuesday night but we all loved it including my daughter.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were treated like royalty for our 25 year anniversary. Table was beautifully decorated.
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OpenTableDiner
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 16 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a nice restaurant. Have dined in Roy’s many times and it just gets better each time. The food is always cooked to order and presented so well. The desserts are a must have, enough for two people to share. Will definitely be returning soon.
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JustAnEnglishRose
London
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on 16 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Food, Excellent Service. Cannot fault.
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EmmaP
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 15 October 2023
overall3food2service4ambience2
The food was ok, but a lot was fried or overly rich and the pizza was quite stodgy. Dishes weren't particularly authentic as far as Italian food goes and food and drink was overpriced for the quality. We were shocked at the price of an Affogatto at £7.90 seeing as a shot of espresso is £2.75, that means one scoop of ice cream was over £5. Staff were nice and friendly and helpful though it was dead in there. We won't be back in a hurry.
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SueB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent menu choices. Good range of wines beers and lagers. The food was really well cooked, prepared and presented. The staff were very helpful and efficient.
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MichaelM
London
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All round excellent. Great atmosphere, friendly staff.
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PeterM
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great addition to the Welwyn eateries scene. All 5* apart from temperature of main course which was served warm rather than very warm / hot
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WendyE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great lunch time meal good value for money good service
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and friendly service. It was mums birthday and the extra touches on the table decoration and a candle in her dessert with birthday singing was so lovely. Would highly recommend
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andrewi
Hawaii
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 October 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
We were looked after very well by the fair haired waitress. Great service
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NicolaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This booking was a last minute grab the chance to eat out. Glad we did! Lovely food and we enjoyed each course. We had fish and steak too things that can easily be ruined but both were perfect. Nothing appeared to be too much trouble. Will definitely go again.
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GeorgiaH
Hertfordshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Second time here - absolutely loved it! Our only feedback would be that it was a little louder last night, but quite natural being a Saturday night but can be hard to hear for a quiet family meal! But overall loved it, will definitely be back, maybe just with friends on the Saturday!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Roy's Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Roy's Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 3876 7100.

Roy's Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 246 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

7 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

28 High St, Welwyn, Hertfordshire AL6 9EQ

Additional information

Area
Welwyn
Hours of Operation
Sun 12:00–19:00 Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00–14:30 Dinner Tue 17:30–21:30 Wed–Sat 17:30–22:30
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Mediterranean, English, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Street Parking available. Car Park available immediately adjacent (90 mins free).
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://roysrestaurant.co.uk/
Phone number
020 3876 7100
Private party facilities
Please contact restaurant for private events including Buffet and Set Meal options.

Roy's Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Pre-Starters

Green Olives Marinated with Garlic, Basil & Olive Oil (v)£3.00

Basket of Bread (v)£3.00

Green Olives Marinated with Basket of Bread (v)£5.00

Garlic Pizza Bread (v)£4.00

Garlic Pizza Bread with Mozzarella Cheese (v)£5.00

Starters

Dry Aged Parma Ham & Honeydew Melon£9.00

Italian Burrata & Dry Aged Parma Ham with Extra Virgin Olive Oil£10.00

Mozzarella, Tomato and Avocado Salad with Balsamic Glaze (v)£9.00

Avocado & Atlantic Peeled Prawns with Classic Seafood Sauce£10.00

Roy’s Homemade Minestrone Soup served with Toasted Crostini (v)£7.00

Blue Cheese Bruschetta with Cherry Tomatoes & Balsamic£8.00

Tempura King Prawns with Sweet Chilli Sauce£10.00

Pan Fried King Prawns, Garlic and Chilli Butter & Spring Onions£11.00

Fresh Mussels (choice of white wine, tomato sauce or cream sauce)£10.00

Wild British Monkfish Escalope’s in Tempura Batter with Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise£11.00

Crispy Baby Squid with Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise£9.00

Roy’s Lightly Breaded Mushrooms, Gorgonzola Stuffing with Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise (v)£9.00

Salads

Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken, Croutons & Parmesan Shavings£13.00

Scallops & King Prawns with Apple Salad & Balsamic Glaze£14.00

Fillet of Seabass Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumber, Breadcrumbs & Mint Vinaigrette£14.00

Pasta

Seafood Spaghetti with Scallops, King Prawns, Crayfish, Tomato, Chilli & Garlic Sauce£20.00

Spaghetti Bolognese with Traditional Meat Sauce£12.00

Spaghetti Pomodoro with Tomato, Garlic & Olive Oil (v)£10.00

Spaghetti Carbonara with Guanciale, Eggs & Parmesan (veg. or meat option)£12.00

Spaghetti with Chicken, Spinach, Black Garlic & Truffle Oil£15.00

Spaghetti with Scallops, King Prawns & Black Garlic£17.00

Penne ‘Aqua’ with King Prawns, Rocket, Chilli & Parmesan£15.00

Penne with Smoked Salmon & Cream£14.00

Penne Zucchini with Courgettes, Tomato & Mozzarella (v)£11.00

Tagliatelle Kathy with Ham, Mushrooms & Cream Sauce£13.00

Roy’s Tagliatelle Alfredo (choice of Chicken or King Prawns)£15.00

Mushroom Risotto with Wild Mushrooms, White Wine & Cream (v) (add Parmesan)£13.00

Grilled Chicken, Lemon & Fresh Asparagus Risotto£14.00

Pizza

Margherita with Mozzarella, Tomato & Fresh Basil (v)£10.00

Pepperoni with Mozzarella, Tomato & Pepperoni Slices£12.00

Roy’s Special Pizza with Tomato, Italian Burrata, Parmesan & Parma Ham£14.00

Mushroom with Mozzarella, Tomato & Fresh Basil (v)£11.00

Grill

Grilled Lamb Cutlets in Garlic, Butter & Thyme with Mint Sauce£21.00

Chicken Isabella Cooked in White Wine with Garlic, Mushrooms & Cream Sauce£18.00

Chicken Lilliana Cooked in Tomato, Cream, Parmesan, Chilli & Mustard Sauce£18.00

Chicken Toscana Cooked in White Wine with Garlic, Cream & Grapes £18.00

Chicken Milanese in Breadcrumbs with Spaghetti Pomodoro £18.00

Roy’s Cheeseburger with Cheddar, Smoked Bacon, Tomatoes, Lettuce & Chunky Chips £15.00

Grilled Chicken Burger with Cheddar, Smoked Bacon, Tomatoes, Lettuce & Chunky Chips £15.00

Steaks

Sirloin£24.00

Ribeye £27.00

Seafood

Wild British Seabass Fillets with Garlic Butter (sauce on the side)£19.00

Cornish Rainbow Trout Fillet with Butter & Almonds (sauce on the side)£19.00

Wild British Monkfish cooked in White Wine with a Mushroom, Garlic & Cream Sauce £20.00

King Prawns Cooked in a Garlic, Saffron & Butter Sauce£19.00

Roy’s Scampi with Chunky Chips & Peas £17.00

Sides

Sauté Potatoes£4.00

Mixed Salad£4.00

Chunky Chips£4.00

Tenderstem Broccoli£4.00

Fried Zucchini£4.00

Peas£4.00

Green Beans£4.00

Tomato, Rocket & Parmesan Salad£4.00

Desserts

Daily Choice of Homemade Desserts£8.00

Ice Cream (Two Scoops)£4.00

Cheese Selection served with Assorted Crackers£9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitising

Screening