About This Pub
Ah, Il Girasole in Ashington – what a lovely find if you're after some proper Italian fare. From the reviews, it sounds like they've nailed the food side of things; imagine tucking into a meat feast pizza that's hands down the best you've ever had, or enjoying creamy mushroom soup and ravioli that's full of rich flavours. Folks have even used them for weddings, with guests singing praises left and right – that's got to say something! The service comes across as warm and attentive, making it a welcoming place for a casual meal with the family or a night out. On the flip side, there was that one nightmare with delivery where the pizza was a total letdown, so I'd suggest heading in person to avoid any risks there. Oh, and remember, they like cash if you can, and it's a shame about the unclear opening times, but overall, it's a solid choice that'll likely leave you smiling. If you're in the area, give it a go – you might just discover your new favourite spot for a bite.
Pros and Cons
Pros
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The food is absolutely spot on – especially the pizzas, which folks rave about for their delicious dough, crust, and toppings; it's like a taste of Italy right here in Ashington.
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Great value for your money, with meals that leave you full and satisfied without breaking the bank; one reviewer even mentioned a lovely three-course Christmas menu for around £28 each.
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Friendly and welcoming service that makes you feel right at home, whether you're popping in for a quick bite or having them cater a special event like a wedding.
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High marks overall, with a solid 4.8 rating from plenty of happy visitors, showing it's a reliable choice for a tasty meal.
Cons
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There was one disappointing experience with delivery through Just Eat, where the pizza was described as absolutely horrible, so it might be best to dine in rather than order out.
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They seem to prefer cash payments, which could be a bit of a hassle if you're used to just tapping your card – worth keeping some notes on hand just in case.
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No clear operating hours listed, which might make it tricky to plan a visit without checking ahead, potentially leading to a wasted trip.
Contact Information
29 South View, Ashington NE63 0SF
Restaurant
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Opening Hours
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Recent Reviews
ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE. We came to Ellington on holiday and after seeing rave reviews we decided to spend nearly £50 on an order for delivery on just eat. I have to say this was one of the worst pizzas I have ever eaten and that’s a lot of pizzas from a lot of different places. The pizza was practically raw - needed another 10 mins in the oven. The cheese tasted cheap. The chips were really soggy and tasted awful. The brownie was like a rock - needed a chisel to eat it. The restaurant might be different but I would NEVER order from here again.
Popped here yesterday with wife and toddler on day off, food was gorgeous and good value. Best pizza I've had in a long time for sure.
Protip: They prefer (but don't insist on) cash, luckily I carry some but if you're usually card only then it might be worth having some in advance.
Only negative is my wife found it a bit cold but I think this was cause we visited in middle of afternoon so there wasn't human body heat to warm the place up.
Such a great restaurant, amazing quality, tasty food, friendly service.
So amazing, we used them to cater at our wedding, all our guests were full of compliments for the food.
We’ve been a couple of times for food here and everytime it’s been lovely. Food was so tasty. My mushroom soup was creamy with a rich flavour, along with the ravioli. We chose from the Christmas menu and it was around £28 each for 3 courses. Tiramisu is unreal! Pina Colodas are always spot on too 😉 Il girasole is always our go to for a meal out
I’ve had several meat feast pizzas from here now. Believe me I’ve had my fair share of pizzas over the years (I’m 40!) These are hands down the most delicious and tasty pizzas I’ve ever had the privilege of devouring. The dough, the crust, the toppings and the sublime taste in every bite. Absolutely amazing 👌👌
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