A Prezzo experience in the centre of Romsey

An oldie world atmosphere with giant wooden beams holding up the ceiling and the skeletal stag horns decorating the walls gave a pleasant ambience to the occasion. Some remarked on the long wait for service spoiled it somewhat but it did give us all a chance to converse with our nearest companions before the serious business of eating began. The Pizzas Joan and myself had were delicious. Going by the animated banter around the table we all did enjoy the lunch.

Prezo in Romsey

Tuesday 6th December

Tues 6th Dec. at Prezzo in Romsey.There will be a list for names at Wednesday's meeting, also they want £5 per head deposit which has to be paid a week(at least) in advance. It will be an advantage to me if those who are coming could pay this when adding their names as I will not be able to go round collecting. Liz Taylor
Contact 02380 668320 elizabeth.taylor1060@ntlworld.com

This is a report I found in the Echo - Bill

Prezzo, Romsey
by Lorelei Reddin
ITALY is my thing. I love everything about the country.
A frequent visitor to anywhere in Italy I can get a flight to, I can often be found tucking into homemade pizza, rich pasta and as much Italian cheese as I can get my hands on in one of the beautiful country's thousands of unique little eateries.
That personal touch of a tiny family run business is something I think we find hard to recreate in the UK.
Don't get me wrong, I'm a great fan of the many chains which have brought my very favourite kind of food to virtually every corner of every town and village.
But there's something very different about a homely one-off Italian restaurant.
To me Prezzo in Romsey is the perfect combination of the two.
It's part of a highly regarded chain, just like any of its counterparts in Southampton, Winchester, Ringwood, Salisbury, Port Solent and Christchurch, but you wouldn't know it.
What is special about the Romsey version of Prezzo is that it is tucked away in an absolutely beautiful former manor house.
It's cosy, the staff are wonderfully warm and attentive and the food is truly delicious. Being cheese freaks, my companion and I both opted for the superb Mozzarella in Carozza - deep fried, plenty of runny cheese served with a tangy pomodoro sauce - for starter.
Our main courses were equally cheesy - a perfect tropicana pizza with plenty of pineapple, ham mushrooms and more mozzarella for myself and crespolina porcini or tasty rolled crepes filled with mushrooms, parmesan and a creamy sauce. For dessert, we chose a cheesecake and ice cream with hazelnuts and meringue from a long list of tempting treats. The menu also offers a variety of breads, side orders and an extensive wine and coffee list. A three-course meal for two, plus drinks, came to just under £40. Even with my pidgin Italian, I know Prezzo translates as price and as far as I'm concerned a great night out and brilliant food for that little is a great deal.
Prezzo, The Manor House, 21 Palmerston Street, Romsey.

Compass Inn

November's lunch meeting

November's lunch meeting was at the Compass Inn in Winsor Rd, seventeen regulars and four more potential new members had, at least on our table, a very satisfying meal. Afterwards some of us went and admired a resident artists exhibition in the garden studio. A local artist who specialises in forest scenes several depicting the rounding up of the New Forest horses. A good meeting.

To see the Alan Langford's work go to
Gallery

October Meeting

12 members attended the October's lunch at The Herb Pot 175 Lyndhurst Rd Ashurst and all enjoyed the excellent food.
Next month's meeting to be arranged by Liz Taylor.

Another view

One side

August Lunch

On a beautiful hot summer day we met at the Empress of Blandings in Romsey Road Copythorne. Twenty members and one guest arrived at 12.30pm. Very quiet interior with few diners apart from us in the spacious rooms. Excellent food with reduced amounts and good prices for those who did not want the enormous meals often served.

Inaugural meeting of the Lunch club

The lunch group met for the first time at The Ship Inn, Redbridge on Tuesday 26th July at 12.30. Although under the Redbridge causeway next to an industrial site and far from imposing the interior ambiance was very good. With low ceilings and olde world decor, it was relaxing and most importantly nourishing with a good varied menu.
14 of us attended and the room reserved for us was private and cosy. I believe we all enjoyed the company and the meal.
Next month's meeting to be arranged most likely the last Tuesday of the month.