# Soleto — Bistro Trattoria Italiana

> Family-run Italian restaurant in Southampton, opposite the Mayflower Theatre. Head chef George Jiojioras serves fresh seafood, handmade pasta and premium steaks with Mediterranean passion.

## Contact

- **Address:** 11 Commercial Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1GF, United Kingdom
- **Telephone:** +44 23 8023 4044
- **Email:** info@soleto.co.uk
- **Website:** https://www.soleto.co.uk
- **Book a Table:** https://web.dojo.app/create_booking/vendor/bxU6ck62m7nZ2hSjU6_X9UfdHHqOIAn9Nfy8-GrJbI8_restaurant

## Key Facts

- **Cuisine:** Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
- **Price Range:** ££ (mid-range)
- **Founded:** 2015
- **Founders:** George Jiojioras (Head Chef) and Dominika Jiojioras (Front of House)
- **Location:** Directly opposite the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton's city centre
- **Private Dining:** Up to 14 guests seated in a dedicated private dining room
- **Dietary:** Gluten-free pasta available for all pasta dishes; vegetarian options on menu
- **Reservations:** Accepted via website, phone or Dojo booking platform

## Opening Hours

| Day | Hours |
|-----|-------|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday – Saturday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 20:00 |

## Awards and Recognition

- **#1** Best Restaurants in Southampton — The Tour Guy, 2025
- **Top 5** Italian Restaurants in Southampton — Southampton Times
- **Travellers' Choice** 2024 and 2025 — TripAdvisor
- **Food Hygiene Rating** 5/5 — Southampton City Council

## Ratings

- **Google:** 4.7/5 (570+ reviews)
- **TripAdvisor:** 4.5/5 (990+ reviews)

## Menu Overview

- **Pane e Olive (To Begin):** 5 items, £5–£19 — bread, olives, ciabatta, bruschetta, baked camembert
- **Antipasti (Starters):** 6 items, £13–£16 — cured meats, calamari, burrata, scallops, king prawns
- **Mains:** 4 items, £25–£42 — rib-eye steak, salmon, saltimbocca, pollo Soleto
- **Pasta e Risotto:** 6 items, £19–£28 — pappardelle ragu, carbonara, ravioli, frutti di mare
- **Contorni (Sides):** 6 items, all £5
- **Daily Specials:** Fresh seafood and premium cuts selected daily — oysters, lobster, Dover sole, tomahawk steak, rack of lamb and more

## Signature Dishes

Fresh lobster, seared scallops with guanciale, pappardelle ragu, linguini frutti di mare, rib-eye steak, Dover sole, salt-baked whole fish, tomahawk steak

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.soleto.co.uk/) — Overview, featured dishes, reviews, interior gallery
- [Menu](https://www.soleto.co.uk/menu/) — Full à la carte menu with prices and daily specials
- [Our Story](https://www.soleto.co.uk/our-story/) — The Jiojioras family story, chef profile, awards
- [Gallery](https://www.soleto.co.uk/gallery/) — Photos of food, interior and drinks
- [Private Dining](https://www.soleto.co.uk/private-dining/) — Private dining room details and enquiries
- [Contact](https://www.soleto.co.uk/contact/) — Address, phone, email, map, opening hours

## Social

- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/soletoitalian/)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SoletoItalianHampshire)
- [TripAdvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g186299-d8337696-Reviews-Soleto-Southampton_Hampshire_England.html)

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