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Il Tempio Italian Restaurant

Restaurant Italian restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Fitts Village


Address

Highway 1, Fitts Village, Saint James Barbados

Website

iltempiorestaurant.com

Contact

+1 246-417-0057

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (269 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11:30 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am to 9 pm
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), 12:30 am to 9:30 pm, Holiday hours
  • Tuesday: (Boxing Day), 11:30 am to 9 pm, Holiday hours
  • Wednesday: 11:30 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (21) good (19) drinks (17) beach (16) restaurant (16) view (15) great (14) staff (13) amazing (12) Italian (11)
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  • 5/5 Rowena N. 1 year ago on Google
    We decided to celebrate our Wedding anniversary and My birthday which falls on the same day here. I was unsure as we had not been to Il Tempio before. It was the best decision we made. A few cocktails on the beach (perhaps too many for me) followed by a lovely dinner. Service was fab thank you. Nice choice of wines and not at silly prices. We will definitely return soon.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Adiasha R. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a great place to visit that isn't to far west. Perfect location for food, drinks and an amazing sunset. There's happy hour available, food is delicious. There isn't much Italian in the island so this is a gem. It's great for beach day, family time, girls night or date.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Duane H. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent Italian restaurant by the beach with a stunning view. We arrived at 7pm, however if you got there earlier you'd be able to experience a beautiful sunset with some really good Italian food. We came on a wednesday which was pretty quiet but I would highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Cari M. 1 year ago on Google
    If you have celiac disease, please avoid this place for your own safety. The owner and manager seemed to have some awareness, but the staff are NOT trained at all and therefore there is a total lack of knowledge and communication about what gluten is let alone cross contamination. My starter was served with bread, I sent it back, and they gave me the same plate, same food just seconds later, just with the bread taken off and crumbs left all over. I asked if it was a totally new dish and the waitress lied saying it was, despite the obvious crumbs of toast. I canceled my main after seeing this as my trust and confidence in my health safety had been lost. Plenty of other celiac safe gluten free places to eat on Barbados if you do your research!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alan T. 2 years ago on Google
    Pizza excellent with a beautiful view .. Very good service also friendly staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carol D. 2 years ago on Google
    The seafood soup was amazing! Perfect atmosphere for authentic Italian cuisine. The owners are super nice and the view was amazing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Катерина �. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a pizza and if you know what is good pizza about, do not try to order it here. Besides, we ordered a few glasses of wine and they served it in dirty glasses. In a week, we arrived with a family at 12:20 and the hostess refused to find a spot for us, despite the restaurant being almost empty. Hostess was rude and she showed her temper in front of our child. I would not recommend this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Tassy D. 2 years ago on Google
    👍🏽 Beautiful place, beach front, parking, clean, price ok and the risotto and the bread was amazing. 👎🏽 1.First, I’d made a online booking and I asked for a ocean front table in the website as my plan was having a online dinner with my husband as I was by myself working in Barbados. So, the waiter said I couldn’t get a ocean front table even with ALL tables free, he said all of them was booked. I said that’s fine and got a another table. I was there for 3 hours and just one family with 2 kids that they put beside me even with a completely empty restaurant and the lady who seems in charge asked me in a very impolite way to I turned down my voice (I was using a phone for don’t bother nobody) So, I didn’t feel very comfortable and welcome there. 2.The drinks wasn’t good , I ordered 3 different ones but none was good. It’s better get a wine or beer. 3. I ordered a “tartare di barrucida” but it was with more salad than fish. No worth the money.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Katrina D. 2 years ago on Google
    This was a nice lunch. I had the tomato soup as a starter it was just ok a bit too tart for my taste but my main which was the lobster pasta was delicious and definitely made up for any short comings on the starter. That along with the drinks, ambiance and friendly staff made for a delightful afternoon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Santy D. 4 years ago on Google
    The Best Italian restaurant in Barbados and best place to be at 5pm on a Friday.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dinah D. 4 months ago on Google
    The food was good but it took over 30 minutes for them to take our order and then another hour to get our food which was just a long time and I realized this is a combination in Barbados but I had a higher restaurant like this. I was hoping for slightly better service. the view was amazing right on the beach. Definitely a place worth coming to at sunset. one issue I had was that the owner came and took our orders eventually but if you miss said any of the menu items she would correct. you quite loudly like it was a joke. but if you have any kind of social anxiety this might not be the restaurant for you to go to.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Elle E. 4 years ago on Google
    Good taste, very small portions
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shyam Sunder V. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic views, good food and a nice selection of cocktails. It's conveniently located right across from Jordan's grocery store. So you can finish your doing and get your fix. Since it's on the west coast, you can catch beautiful sunsets from here sipping on the beverage of your choice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Denise O. 4 years ago on Google
    The inviting atmosphere with kind professional service. Lastly the food was awesome.

  • 5/5 Patrick S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good food and really nice service. The happy hour for selected cocktails is recommended. Everything we ate and drank was a hit. We didn't get any better in Rome. (Original) Sehr gutes Essen und wirklich netter Service. Die Happy Hour für ausgewählte Cocktails ist zu empfehlen. Alles was wir gegessen und getrunken haben war ein Volltreffer. In Rom bekamen wir es nicht besser.

  • 1/5 Joshua W. 4 years ago on Google
    Well never go there again!!! Mosquitos were plentiful. dusty tables and chairs. Unmannerly business owners. I see why the business is going to ruins.

  • 5/5 Wioletta T. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing pizza and drinks . Stunning beach view . Highly recommended

  • 1/5 Tammie R. 2 years ago on Google
    This restaurant refused to take my take away order. Her claim was that they were too busy and only serving those with a reservation. The restaurant was not even filled to one quarter capacity at about 6:45pm...I have presented only facts, no lies. The owners response further confirms the lack of adequate customer service at this venue. Pathetic!

  • 5/5 Natalie M. 4 months ago on Google
    Right on the beach, delicious food, lovely staff. Ambiance is very nice, relaxed and romantic

  • 5/5 Steve M. 2 years ago on Google
    I never post about dining and I am not a 'foody'. However, after enjoying such an incredible perfect 10/10 pizza at Il Tempio I felt compelled to let everyone know about it. The pizza for me was absolutely perfect, crisp thin base, moist filling, not too salty and served in a wonderful location on the edge of the beach. As I told the management, many thanks...again.

  • 5/5 Ryan G. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice view and friendly staff that makes you feel welcome.

  • 5/5 Sue M. 1 year ago on Google
    I celebrated my 60th birthday here and finally after Covid managed a return vist last night four years later. You simply cannot get anywhere in a better location that serves the most amazing cocktails....and the food is fab..🍹Lovely staff...such a beautiful place

  • 5/5 Tim M. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped in to make a reservation and decided to have a drink and hang out on their beach tables a bit. Very nice and relaxing. Our 7 year old boy enjoyed playing in the surf and chasing crabs. We ate here 10 years ago and the restaurant is just as I remember. Can't wait for our dinner day later this week!

  • 5/5 Denese F. 2 years ago on Google
    Warm, relaxing and the sea breeze was fantastic along with the view of the sun. The food also was a good taate, a new experience for me to Italian food

  • 4/5 A. G. P. 1 year ago on Google
    Alex knows how to do drinks! This is a great place if you would like to have a dinner and watch the sunset at the same time. The pizzas was not good unfortunately. And the lasagne was not good. But the pasta was something we recommend. 🐠

  • 5/5 james m. 1 year ago on Google
    Recent visit, I had to find somewhere for friends visiting of a cruise for the day, I couldn't of chose better, The food was spot on and the cocktail to die for. Try a butterfly, and the view something else.

  • 1/5 Alex A. 1 year ago on Google
    Feb 2020 review was 5 star but sadly in Feb of 2023 it’s now a 1 star. It’s still a “nice place” but the service was terrible. We had a 730pm reservation and when we got seated we waited nearly 40 minutes before anyone even came to the table and it was not busy, the staff just seemed more interested in prepping to close the restaurant (which was supposed to be at 9pm) than attending to the people seated at tables. We wanted to order drinks before dinner which we we did then waited another 30 minute for 2 glasses of champagne, 1 beer and 1 cocktail. While waiting for drinks they came to take our food order and in the spirit of them wanting to close up, the food came to the table before the drinks and by then I already drank all my water. The whole experience was terrible and not worth what they charge and then the food was less than appetizing and also really small portions. One of the dishes our table order was literally the sausages I bought from Jordan’s the day before and made for breakfast but Il Tempio decided to add a really bad sauce on it. We could not have paid and left fast enough to then go home and make frozen pizza (from Jordan’s) because we were still hungry. Their parking lot was full so we parked across the street at Jordan’s. I don’t know what happened to the place but if I knew it was going to be that bad I would have avoided it.

  • 5/5 bruce p. 1 year ago on Google
    10 stars! Great atmosphere. Amazing food. Perfect timing between courses. Carrpacio is my reference for fine Italian ding and it was better than anywhere including Soth Beach. Look out on the beach that is feet from the table. Happy hour has $5 beer! Huge thanks to the owner, manager, chef and staff for making our anniversary so special.

  • 4/5 Keniel L. 10 months ago on Google
    Very good experience. Came in last minute. Drinks were good and food tasted great. Kids had pizza, and I had snapper filet. It was great, wished the skin of snapper was crispy and not soggy. Flavor and everything else was a good. We will be back.

  • 5/5 Josee B. 1 year ago on Google
    We have been to Il Tempio several times during our vacation and each time has been an amazing experience! We've had the pleasure of meeting two of the owners, Alex and Leo, and they always welcome us like family. The staff here are also amazing! The head waiter, Ron, always go above and beyond to ensure every detail is perfect during our meal, and we've also had great service with Tadg and Sara during our visits. The pizza is the best on the island, and the barracuda tartare is delicious, as was the catch of the day. The view overlooking the sunsets makes this place perfect for drinks on the beach during happy hour, or an evening dinner. We highly recommend this place if you want an authentic Italian experience!

  • 5/5 Ryan G. 8 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place to go for a special occasion or just to hang out for a drink by the bar with the breathtaking view of the beach and the ocean. Food, drinks, service, and laughter are always amazing here. The espresso martinis and the mango margaritas will be some of the best drinks that you will ever have. Must try them.

  • 5/5 Stu P. 10 months ago on Google
    We had a meal at I'll Tempio on the last night if our honeymoon and all we can say is that this place was fabulous. Great food, lovely team serving and what a setting - practically on the beach. Thanks for giving us a special memory. All the best, Stuart

  • 5/5 Salt X. 3 months ago on Google New
    Nice place nice waiters/waitresses, and the kind manager. Highly recommend their thin crust pizza, best pizza on this island. Able to host a group up to 13 people.

  • 4/5 Earlena W. 3 months ago on Google New
    I went at lunch time. The cocktail was not to my liking, sent it back & stuck with my usual Gin and tonic. But I enjoyed my lunch! 4.5/5. View is fabulous!

  • 5/5 JP 3 months ago on Google New
    Truly an amazing dining experience. Food was absolutely incredible and the staff, from beginning to end was terrific. So glad to have excellent food again after eating resort food for several days. Wish I’d found this place sooner, I’d definitely go again.

  • 4/5 Paolo A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great sunset with the best italian aperitivo ( drinks and finger food ) of the island

  • 5/5 Denise B. 4 years ago on Google
    Whilst in Barbados we stopped here for drinks and food one lunchtime. A lovely beachfront restaurant. We vhilled for the whole afternoon on sunbeds provided and took a dip in the sea. Food, drinks and the service was excellent.

  • 4/5 Francine G. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice Beach and Bar lime..Private,comfortable

  • 5/5 Marek K. 4 years ago on Google
    Stunning place right on the beach. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Their happy hour is a must!

  • 5/5 Phil D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service, great food and wonderful location

  • 3/5 Mikey T. 4 years ago on Google
    Good Food....Rude Manager.

  • 5/5 Kim S. 4 years ago on Google
    Went for my sisters birthday while visiting Barbados n holiday food was fantastic definitely recommend this restaurant

  • 5/5 Jimmy H. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good food

  • 5/5 Dan S. 3 years ago on Google
    Always great - don't visit Barbados without eating at Il Tempio

  • 5/5 Luca C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Hi Alessandro!! I'm Luca from Riccione! I lost your number but after 10 years I still remember the feeling of eating excellent Italian cuisine 10 meters from that fantastic sea! A hug and a lot of hat AT THE TEMPLE. Magical (Original) Ciao Alessandro!! Sono Luca da Riccione! Ho perso il tuo numero però dopo 10 anni ancora ricordo la sensazione di mangiare ottima cucina italiana a 10 metri da quel mare fantastico! Un abbraccio e tanto di cappello AL TEMPIO. Magico

  • 5/5 Jafar B. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good,nice food,friendly service,romantic place, ocean view,nice beach

  • 5/5 Stuart Crane of C. 5 years ago on Google
    My last lunch in Barbados flying off this evening. Great food, staff and the view! Thank you I will be back soon!

  • 5/5 Butterfly B. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved everything I had. Food was very well flavored. Service was also wonderful. Will recommend and return.

  • 5/5 Alan S. 3 years ago on Google
    Authentic Italian restaurant. Right on the beachfront. A must.

  • 1/5 Sabrina K. 3 years ago on Google
    We had a horrible experience. The owner was rude, overbearing and unpleasant from start to finish. Would never return. When I said, we just want to relax, she gave our padry of 10, a lecture on why that would not be possible.

  • 3/5 Monique M. 3 years ago on Google
    We dined at this restaurant twice in the last couple months. The pizzas are great and so is the complementary focaccia. The pasta is small servings. Although our experience was good overall, the service wasn't great. The servers are slow, we asked for bread twice and we never got any, same for water, we waited so long for a refill of wine we decided to stand up and pour it ourselves. Good but not great.

  • 4/5 Shenita W. 4 years ago on Google
    This has become our ‘go to’ spot for weeknight dining. We love the ambience of outdoor dining with the ocean as our back drop. The food is good and well presented. However, we go back for impeccable, attentive service of the staff and the host.

  • 3/5 Jonathan C. 3 years ago on Google
    We've had some great drinks overlooking the sun set, and the service was ok...granted we were almost the only people there. However went for Christmas day meal and it was terrible service. The fellow topping up our water was amazing...The lady actually serving us was terrible (and it wasn't even busy). To top it off there was a built in gratuity, so instead of giving the 0% tip that was deserved I was forced. Perhaps that's why there was no effort put into service from the server.

  • 3/5 Gigi G. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice location on beach side. Lovely cocktails!

  • 5/5 Tiffany Shania S. 4 years ago on Google
    We've been to that lovely place just today for lunchtime. Very friendly service, great food (tomato soup, Tagliatelle Bolognese and Barracuda as "catch of the day") and stunning sea view. You can't do anything wrong with dining here.

  • 5/5 Antonietta P. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing place, amazing food and beautiful people....from Davide il Foggiano e Antonietta....thank you so much Anna e Leo e Aleasandro

  • 5/5 Chris T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service and good food

  • 4/5 Edward T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great ambience great shore front view

  • 5/5 Bob C. 4 years ago on Google
    It was excellent and fantastic etc. .the best !! Five star

  • 3/5 Maurizio G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Exaggerated value for money! (Original) Rapporto qualità prezzo esagerato!

  • 5/5 Ilari S. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent restaurant and friendly service. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and visited the restaurant multiple times during our stay in Barbados. Many thanks!

  • 4/5 Sara H. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place

  • 4/5 PEDRO R. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 A.M 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food & service!! This was our second time at Il Tempio and we will definitely be back on our next trip to Barbados.

  • 3/5 Nana M. 4 years ago on Google
    I got food poisoning from fish of the day Baravuda cooked for xmas and served again on boxing day! Ended up at Sandycrest Medical centre. Spoiled my holiday.

  • 3/5 Daniel H. 4 years ago on Google
    Good for happy hour drinks between 4 and 6. Fantastic view of the sea however, both the food and service were disapointing.

  • 4/5 Arek D. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice drinks and lovely sun set, we didn't eat. We didn't enjoy the attitude of the owner.

  • 3/5 JoJo S. 4 years ago on Google
    Wasnt my favorite

  • 5/5 Tranette F. 4 years ago on Google
    #1 Authentic Italian experience...

  • 4/5 Stephanie S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food warm atmosphere


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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