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The Fat Italian

47 Derby Street, Ormskirk, England
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Ranked #7 of 52 restaurants in Ormskirk
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: Reservations
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- 20 May 2013
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Dining options: Reservations
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England, UK
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25 reviews 25 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Our close friends took us to the restuarant. The choice on the menu was outstanding, great choices, all at reasonable prices. The food was well presented, served on hot plates and so very tasty and too PERFECTION. The staff were amazing, very good attention to detail and couldn't do enough to make the evening any better. So all in all,... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Been coming here for some time, been coming here for years when it was previously room 47 however personally i feel since its been taken over as the fat italian it is an even better restaurant! Food is better in my opinion, i feel the food is fantastic and the deals / offers they do are amazing- £5.95 pasta /... More

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Exeter, England, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Following an excellent evening earlier in the year my in-laws booked to return on a Tuesday night. The food again was excellent but the service was terrible. They had to wait 25mins for their drinks & had to ask 3 times for their bill. What should of been a quick meal took over 2 hours. The bill eventually arrived without... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 via mobile

went for the special Tuesday menu last week was such a great place! staff are a credit to themselves and the restaurant with excellent service and always have a smile on thier faces. Food was immaculate my steak was cooked to perfection. highly recommend will be going again very soon!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

What a busy place! Booked last Saturday and just as well because there was not a free seat in the house, fab food from a massive choice. Service was great(Heidi was best waitress I've come across)will be returning.

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Ormskirk, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We went to the restaurant for my wife's birthday, there were 4 of us. We sat at the bar and ordered our starters, which were excellent. Every couple of minutes a waiter / waitress would come over and ask if we wanted our glasses topped up, tried to top up our glasses or inquired if we required more drinks. This... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013 via mobile

I went here a few short weeks ago with my partner and our mums for a treat...this restaurant is perfectly located in the heart of ormskirk and the setting inside is just so relaxing and lovely. The service was second to none and the portion sizes are amazing! Especially on a discounted menu! I will be going back here again,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013 via mobile

It's not often you have a meal in a restaurant where you can fault nothing but we did last Friday evening at the Fat Italian in Ormskirk. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left the staff were polite, attentive & hospitable. Food was amazing both in looks & taste, no long waits between courses, food arrived piping... More

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lancashire
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16 restaurant reviews
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Service and food at the Fat Italian are both excellent. The portions are of a good size and the pasta dishes are delicious. The staff are friendly and efficient. Thrre courses with coffee and drinks £50 a couple. Overall a good experience.

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Went on Wednesday night. Even though the specials were very tempting, the range of the A La Carte and specials forced us all "Off Piste". Great selections of food and wine available to suit all palates - even a 5 year old. Good size portions so slight delay between courses was welcomed. Great service and great to see the head... More

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