Opening on Monday 27 November 2023, La Vecchia Banca is Bishop's Cleeve's very first Italian restaurant.
Occupying the site of the former NatWest bank on Church Street, which stood empty for years, La Vecchia Banca pays homage to its roots with a name that means 'the old bank' in Italian.
The new restaurant is a family-run venture that features all the classic Italian flavours, with each dish made from scratch using locally sourced ingredients, promising homemade favourites with high-end presentation.
The flavoursome menu features classic starters such as bruschetta, calamari and pan-fried scallops; mains like linguine carbonara, risotto di pollo, T-bone steaks, pizza and calzone; and delicious desserts such as pistachio cheesecake, tiramisu, banoffee pie and scoops of gelato.
Vegetarians are well catered for too, with some options for vegans available, as well as a 'bambini' menu for little ones featuring pizza, Bolognese or carbonara among other child-friendly options.
Initial opening hours are 11am to 2.30pm and 5.30pm to 10pm Monday to Saturday; and 12pm to 7pm on Sunday.
For more information or to book a table, visit La Vecchia Banca's website.
