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Hours
Sun
12:00 - 20:00
Mon
11:00 - 14:0017:00 - 21:00
Wed
11:00 - 14:0017:00 - 21:00
Thu
11:00 - 14:0017:00 - 21:00
Fri
11:00 - 14:0017:00 - 21:00
Sat
11:00 - 14:0017:00 - 21:00
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PRICE RANGE
R 208.00 – R 579.00
CUISINES
Italian, Mediterranean, Northern-Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
meals, features
Location and contact
Does this restaurant serve Tuscan food?
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About
It is our pleasure to welcome you to Romeo & Juliet, join us & experience a taste of Italy. Our menu combines freshly handmade pasta and pizza, traditional appetizers, mains & desserts. When paired with elegant Italian wines, enjoy romance, family and friendships with love from Verona.
PRICE RANGE
R 208.00 – R 579.00
CUISINES
Italian, Mediterranean, Northern-Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Delivery, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
71 reviews
Excellent
60
Very good
3
Average
3
Poor
2
Terrible
3
Karen_ade
Hove5 contributions
Oct 2023 • family
great lunchtime for families, lovely welcome with nothing being a problem catering for lively toddler. we had excellent service. The food was very tasty and authentic, i would highly recommend, good value for money to.
Written 9 October 2023
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Carrie S
1 contribution
May 2023 • none
Our family has traveled to Italy and this gem of a place in Hailsham was true, Italian food. It was absolutely delicious and we enjoyed every bite. The service was wonderful, the portions were the perfect size, and it was wonderful. We highly recommend this to everyone! We were a group of 4 adults and 3 kids (ages 12, 10, and 8) and everyone cleared their plate.
Written 13 May 2023
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Mark A
United Kingdom13 contributions
Jan 2024 • family
We are so lucky to have this wonderful restaurant in Hailsham. We used to eat at Prezzo before it closed down but Romeo and Juliet far exceeds them. The business is run by the owners, the husband is the chef and his wife is front of house. What a team, fantastic freshly cooked delicious food and friendly and attentive service. Already rebooked for Valentines- where better than Romeo and Juliet. Well done you should be very proud of yourselves.
Written 12 January 2024
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Sightsee481813
2 contributions
May 2024 • friends
I’m normally a little hesitant selecting an Italian to eat out in as in my opinion most offer a pretty poor attempt at authentic Italian cooking.
However, I can safely say that R&J’s bucks that trend big time. Indeed my pasta was the best I’ve ever tasted. It was heaven on a plate.
My friends chicken and linguini were of equal quality. All washed down with a lovely bottle of vino. The simple starter of beautiful homemade bread was another big plus.
To top it all, our wonderful hostess was so friendly and attentive. Sorry I didn’t get your name but I hope you have a safe trip home to Italy for a few days.
In short we shall be back. Support this restaurant. It’s a gem.
Written 4 May 2024
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daisy
3 contributions
May 2021 • friends
To start the service was slow and with out care, with our drinks (just being tap water) taking 15 minutes to reach us. When our food arrived, mine being the ham and mushroom pizza, it was obvious the toppings had just been put on top and not cooked with the pizza. However, this wasn’t the issue, the issue was what looked and tasted like cheap, packet ham. This doesn’t match the 9.95 price tag. We were finally asked how our food was as we left, we said it was very average but the waitress didn’t seem to care and walked off.
Written 27 May 2021
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Martin
Hailsham32 contributions
Feb 2023 • couples
Overview: Lovely staff, lovely atmosphere, slow service and not great veggie options.
My partner and I went here for Valentines Day 2023. I had booked at table for 7:30pm using the online booking system. When we arrived, the restaurant was full and they had us down as booked for 8:30pm. Luckily I had my email confirmation. Staff were really good and tables to fit us in. They said the booking system isn’t great, so call rather than book online in future.
Having been seated, we were ignored for 25 mins. They were very busy, but we didn’t even get to order drinks. Finally our drinks and food order was taken after 35 mins. Not a great start.
We are both veggie. There isn’t a single veggie or vegan starter on the menu. There are 2 veggie pasta options - both are pasta/ linguini in a tomato sauce. Meat eaters get the choice of chicken or bacon etc, but just tomato sauce for veggies. With all the plant based meat alternatives these days, this seems a bit lacking in imagination and effort.
We both got a pizza which was lovely. It had roast potatoes on it which sounded really weird, but they were small chunks and very tasty. Can’t fault the pizza at all.
We then had to wait a long time to ask for and get the bill. With the slow service, we were there for 2.5 hours - which is a long time considering we had just 1 course.
The atmosphere was really nice with live music and pleasant decor. The staff were very friendly. I suspect on a quieter night, the service would be better. I’d just ask the management to consider some better veggie/ vegan options.
Written 15 February 2023
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Gareth Jones
Hailsham19 contributions
Jun 2021 • none
My wife and I had a lovely evening meal here (02/06/21) with another couple. We were immediately impressed by the fresh, clean decor with local artworks for sale. The atmosphere was buzzy and friendly (in fact, a number of other tables were occupied by friends that we hadn't seen for a while, which was a nice bonus). We ordered two bottles of the house wine, one red and one white, which we very much enjoyed. It was nice that they were from Verona, like the young couple whose restaurant this is. The menu also reflects this with an unusual range of tastes and flavours typical of that region. We spent a leisurely two hours enjoying the meal and chatting to the owner about Verona, where we have travelled often. We think that it is particularly important to support independent restaurants run by local people. The owners live in town, have children in the local schools and are friends of a number of friends of ours. Having said that, even if they weren't, we would certainly be happy to eat here again.
Written 2 June 2021
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Laura B
Thank you so much!!!
Written 18 July 2021
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Steve
Eastbourne6 contributions
May 2021 • couples
This was unfortunately one of my worst ever dining experiences. To start it took 35 minutes to get our drinks after arrival. The mixed platter starter had a hair in it which was not pleasant but forgivable and our server was apologetic and told us she would not charge for it so that was fair. The nightmare really started when the main course was delivered. My partner’s lamb had a balsamic based sauce that had been reduced to the consistency of drying tar. The chops were overcooked. My T bone steak was served very well done yet I ordered it medium rare. We decided to let them have a second try as we wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt. Half an hour later and two hours in to our visit we decided to give up and explained we had had enough. The owner then suggested we should go to Macdonalds as she suggested we do not appreciate good food instead of an apology. We never got to try our meal as the first attempt was inedible and enough is enough. We left hungry and by this time nearby restaurants were closing. Just about all round the worst dining experience I have ever had.
Written 6 June 2021
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Laura B
I am the chef and owner of the restaurant, I consider myself an elegant person and insults do not cause me any problems, as far as I'm concerned the chef's job is hard work and continuous research, you never stop learning. I am very sorry that these negative things happened to you on such a beautiful evening. I offer you a full dinner for you and your wife, I am of the opinion that this life is too short to hate and hold grudges, I have forgiven it. Hope to see you again soon.
Written 7 June 2021
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Daydream550630
Falmouth4 contributions
Jun 2021 • family
We had a wonderful evening at this new restaurant in Hailsham. We were greeted with a warm welcome, the delicious food was beautifully presented. The husband & wife team who own it want you to enjoy every minute that you are in their company and eating the food that they have prepared with great care. True Italian joy, not a fast food eatery. We would have no hesitation recommending this restaurant. Book a table and enjoy the experience!!
Written 15 June 2021
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Laura B
Thank you so much! See you soon 😊
Written 18 July 2021
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Michael R
1 contribution
Mar 2022 • none
The team at Romeo and Juliet provided food and refreshments to celebrate the opening of our new store in Hailsham high street.
All attendees commented that the food was excellent. Both Laura and Ramses went above and beyond with their service to ensure this aspect of the day ran efficiently. Our staff will certainly seek to book a lunch or dinner opportunity in the future, highly recommended.
Written 14 March 2022
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Laura B
Thanks, it’s a pleasure 😊
Written 30 July 2022
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pauljkellymc
Canterbury3 contributions
May 2021 • none
We booked a table to celebrate my and my wife's birthday - first day out since the lockdown.
We were basically ignored and had to keep asking for our drinks to be filled.
After 50 minutes and no starters, they told us they gave our starters to someone else and would make some more. 20 minutes later we get them.
Main meal then took another 30 minutes after that. It was not up to standard, we ate half each and left (no left overs taken).
We will never go back there again....
Written 25 May 2021
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jennifer886
Eastbourne18 contributions
Apr 2021 • friends
Today my friend and I visited Romeo and Juliets for the first time, sitting in their delightful courtyard garden. The staff were friendly, helpful and efficient. We were only going to have a hot drink but we’re tempted to share a Nutella and strawberry pizza. It was delicious. We saw food being served to other customers which made us think we will soon be back there for a meal. A much welcome restaurant to Hailsham.
Written 27 April 2021
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Laura B
Thank you very much 😊 I hope to see you soon!!
Written 28 April 2021
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Helena J
2 contributions
Aug 2022 • family
We had a fantastic three course family dinner, with easily the best three pasta dishes we've had in East Sussex.
Our starters were all delicious and a good size , and the pasta portions were generous but not too much. I tried each dish and they were all exceptional. Puddings were also delicious and a good size.
One of our party has allergies, and we were confident that this was taken seriously, with steps taken to ensure there was no chance of allergens in their meal.
The manager was friendly and chatty, and we felt welcome and valued. The decor is classy and comfortable, and parking was simple and close by.
This was a really pleasant experience, and we will definitely be going back.
Written 30 August 2022
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GEM
Hailsham2 contributions
Aug 2022 • none
We visited with friends from South Africa and had a fantastic dining experience! The service by Laura was amazing, very friendly and eager to please. My husband left the choices of his starter and main in her hands and he wasn't disappointed! The food was beautifully fresh and artfully cooked and we left very full and happy. We will definitely be returning! Thank you Laura and hubby (chef)! 🙂
Written 1 August 2022
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John Figgins
17 contributions
Oct 2021 • couples
We have eaten here several tines now. Again today the service was A1. The food was absolutely beautiful as always . I had the prawn pasta main, noticeable how the prawns had been cooked in the sauce and the flavours ran through the dish- not just pasta in sauce with a couple of grilled prawns on top. Really impressed by the family run operation, you will have a great meal here if you give them a try. Walking home I can’t believe to see tables of people eating in a big national Italian chain restaurant in Hailsham, cardboard mainstream and tepid recipes / meals, forget that guys- go for fresh and local, try this place and you won’t be back to the mainstream.
Written 11 October 2021
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Laura B
Thanks!!! Happy you enjoy ! See You soon!
Written 24 October 2021
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