Lymington
Ray's Italian Kitchen

Ray's Italian Kitchen

11 High St, Milford On Sea, Lymington, United Kingdom

Pizza • Cafés • Pasta • Seafood


"Unless my memory is failing me, they have added white marble tops to their tables since our last visit last year, giving the whole place that higher class bistro feel than before. Sadly the experience this time was not as pleasant as last time, for two reasons. Firstly and most importantly, the food. Unlike last time, I ordered a top of their range 12 inch thin crust pizza at a huge price of £13. I expected a lot from this for that money but it fell well short. It looked great and was very tasty....BUT the actual filling was measly in quantity and once again the chef had been far too enthusiastic with the olive oil as he had been with the fish dish that I had had at our last visit. The whole top positively glistened in the light and there were pools of oil around the edges where the filling met the crusty edge of the pastry. It was a big let down and not as a pizza in my opinion should be. My wifes dish of spaghetti carbonara although very tasty was pronounced rather dry and claggy. It was also very rich for her taste but that of course is her subjective opinion. Secondly, and I stress that this is not the restaurants fault, there was an empty table for 5 next to us. Half way through the meal it became occupied by 5 fairly well 'oiled ' middle aged ladies celebrating a birthday. The fact that they all had to talk, sorry, shout to each other at the same time raised the volume to a pitch where neither I nor my wife could carry on a conversation. We had to finish our meal and leave earlier than we would have liked, missing out on a sweet course. There ya go, that is life"

Beach House

Beach House

Park Lane Milford-on-Sea Lymington, Hampshire SO41 0PT, SO41 0WA, United Kingdom

Cafés • Greek • Seafood • English


"I don't even know where to begin with this place. The restaurant has huge stained glass windows that look impressive from the street. There are plenty of parking spaces available. The building itself is absolutely beautiful and has a fascinating history. It is located in a lovely area, just a short walk to the clifftops. I spent two nights here for my birthday and had an amazing time! The interior of the building is absolutely stunning, with art everywhere, wooden paneling on the walls, and magnificent fireplaces scattered throughout. The service in the dining room was friendly and efficient. The food was of a very high standard, with plenty of options on the menu to choose from. We stayed in a luxury double room with a sea view that was simply gorgeous, especially at sunset. The room was clean, tidy, and well-decorated, with plenty of space. The bed was huge and very comfortable. I have to give a special shoutout to Stu and Care (the ginger girls) who not only excelled at their jobs, but also went above and beyond to make my birthday special. Stu was attentive and caring, while Care was a big ball of energy and laughter. These two employees really made my stay unforgettable. The entire staff was wonderful, but these two stood out to me. I will definitely be returning and would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a fantastic getaway."