Rex Piano Bar and Restaurant in Isle of Wight

Hate leaving negative reviews but was honestly so disappointed by this experience :(We booked a table here as had read it was one of the best Italians on the Island. We were greeted in a very rushed manner by the waitor who took us to an undressed table, and then took another 10 minutes to even give us any menus. When we received the menu it was EXTREMELY limited and for mains had only 3 pasta dishes and 3 pizza dishes.The waiter didn't take a drinks order for us, and when he finally came to our table (about 20 minutes after we were seated), he was in a rush again (when there were only 3 other small tables seated in the whole restaurant). I had popped to the toilet and my husband asked for a couple more minutes to order as I was in the toilet. The waiter then literally shouted at him across the restaurant "are you ready yet or am I going to have to wait for hours?! You were late and I have other customers to serve!!", my husband was so stunned he didn't say anything and all the other customers were just staring- it really ruined our evening!Horrible service but food was ok. :(

Just an amazing experience!We arrived without reservation, and the owner welcomed us with great kindness. The food was verrry nice, the wine excellent with a very large selection. The owner is a wine AFICIONADO which selected very well win for suggestion. We highly recommend this place and we will come back with pleasure

Lovely food, great service. Accommodated our two children with lovely croquettes, rosemary fries and garlic bread. Pizza and Caesar salad were both delicious. Also, lovely views of the sea!

A really nice small restaurant and wine bar with a terrace overlooking the sea, the fillet steak was cooked to perfection. The owner was very friendly and everywhere was very clean.

Food was really tasty and the service excellent. Very friendly and welcoming. Great views. No children's menu but did adapt a main meal - from reading previous reviews that have said they weren't family friendly they were fine with my son maybe they've changed their ways?! Personally I found the music playing a bit annoying as it was crackly and the decor is dated rather then fine dining. Definitely don't be put off though as the food was lovely.

Lovely art deco restaurant who's interior far outdoes the rather tired exterior. Our host was a perfect Italian gentleman who made me & my friends feel so at home with his warm smile and homely welcome.Surprisingly generous floor area with outside terrace overlooking the sea & a lower garden.Menu was not over extensive but choice was more than enough and all proved to be brilliantly cooked and delicious.Not the cheapest restaurant in town but well worth the cost, especially compared to what is offered at similar prices in the town.Great evening and thoroughly recommended.

I’ve had ALOT of steak around the world and this is up there… it’s bloody fantastic 🥩 cooked perfectly and tasted incredible

Best pizza I've had in a long time and the almond and polenta cake is also highly recommended. Owner/manager was very welcoming, would definitely visit again when in the area.

Honestly this is such a hidden gem!We booked earlier in the day and on arrival we're given a great table indoors with a fab view of the sun setting over the ocean.The food was gorgeous and they cater for both vegetarians and gluten intolerances. The wine on offer was divine.Once we had finished eating we asked to move to a table on their terrace which has an uninterrupted view over ocean.The service was truly wonderful, can't recommend this place enough.

What a lovely little gem in the heart of Ventnor. We went there on two consecutive evenings during our 5 day trip in the island. Beautiful live piano with amazing food. The service is very slow since there's only one guy serving, the owner himself. But he's so lovely you won't mind. Highly recommend! :)