ASK Italian

"Only been once and it was quite a poor experience from a service perspective. Bearing in mind, one can create most dishes at home these days or there are other options to eating out, we might expect good service when we choose to eat at a specific place. This was not the case here. First the table we were given was right by the door which caused cold drafts when the door opened and closed (a real problem). Staff were friendly enough but was constantly harassed to choose something from the menu (after 5 minutes), and then a few minutes after that. They brought the mains out before the starters had been cleared away as well which leads me to believe they are trying to literally shove clients in and out as quickly as possible to earn from the table. Nightmare! I felt like asking the waiter if he'd like us to leave because we're not eating quickly enough. Wasn't good value either and the food was mediocre. Will not be eating here again anytime soon. Much better options out there who actually want your business."

"Pasta was overcooked, no flavour and overpriced. Atmosfere is very good and staff was good."

"Lucky to have got served. Many people had been turned away or not got welcomed at all. Sat just by the front door, saw many people got refused service and some not even been welcomed. Once seated and served, food is very nice. Depending on when you catch them if they are busy or not. The 2 stars given is because people get refused service, I was one of the lucky to be served. Visited on a Monday night at about 6pm. Otherwise would have received a 5 stars for sure. Not nice seeing other people not being welcome or refused service, could happen to anyone. Also, two drinks were sold out on the menu which was disappointed."

"I came to the Lakeside Ask located on the Boardwalk for a late lunch with family. The staff were really polite and welcoming and the food was excellent! It was the best experience I’ve had with ‘ASK’ compared to some of their other branches. For starters I went with the folded garlic breaded with mozzarella which was yummy, and for mains I thought I would try a new dish instead of playing it safe with the usual Margherita pizza. I tried a completely new dish - the ‘Purple Pesto Genovese Frilly Tagliatelle’ and it was DELICIOUS! Completely full of colour and flavour I will definitely be returning for this, it’s my new favourite at ASK. All in all it was really delicious food, great location and reasonable prices. For more information on my experience here please send me a Dm on Instagram @sammiswinton Top 5% Google Local Guides"

"Went as a family and it was all so good, we tried their folded pizza and that was delicious, so was the spaghetti. The staff looked after us even with a loud toddler."