La Mensa

A little bit of Italy in Rothbury. We were walk-ins and they took us without fuss. A good family restaurant. A nice atmosphere and good food.

Have always loved the food here but today was the first time we’ve had the steak cooked on a hot stone they’ve recently started serving and was not disappointed

Visited on the 12th August 2025. What a lovely restaurant. We hadn't booked and It was very busy when we arrived ( always a good sign). A very pleasant welcome and a table was found for us. Others arriving just after us weren't so lucky. The food was really good and tasty, portions were generous and the prices were almost on the cheap side, certainly very good value. Excellent friendly service from all the staff. What more could you want? Excellent all round.

Fantastic choice and great fish and chicken. Great salads. Staff not attentive to pick up requests or arriving customers. Generally not engaging. Fairly quite so not buzzing atmosphere at time of visit.

Just had a lovely meal today the staff were lovely and polite. I ordered a calzone and wedges it was massive and very tasty, I just managed to defeat it but left a few wedges. Thank you very much for an enjoyable afternoon 🙂

This is a great little Italian restaurant, at the end of the High Street in Rothbury. We booked a table and I’m very glad we did. This is a busy restaurant. The food was very good, my wife had the calzone and said it was the best she’s ever had. I discussed my dietary requirements with the waiting staff (no eggs or dairy) and at their suggestion, had the seafood risotto. It was very good.

Went for a meal here yesterday, first time I’ve been despite living here for several years, absolutely fantastic food and the staff are lovely. Four of us went and we all had different food, two of us with the king prawns with rice (one with the garlic and me with the chilli and tomato) served with a really amazing salad and chips between us, and the other two had pizzas which looked fantastic, proper flat base and decent mozzarella and delicious toppings. Unbelievably reasonable prices with the bill for four including drinks only just above £70. Now intend to make this a regular thing!

Absolutely loved this place, came across it by chance and we quickly booked in. Sat outside (still covid rules) so a bit chilly but they had the heaters. The food was beautifully presented and delicious too. 4 drinks, starters and mains all for about £70 absolute bargain. I've put our food pictures on here too. I ended up taking half my pasta home, big portions and didn't want to waste it ha ha. Would definitely recommend and will go again when in the area. Lovely staff too.