Smokehouse Deli and Cicchetti Bar in Shropshire

We called in whilst visiting Ludlow to do a bit of shopping. We had a look around and had two takeaway coffees. We were so impressed that we went back for lunch. We ate a pepperoni pizza outside which was absolutely delicious. Pizza was on a sourdough base and was to die for. My wife and I both agreed it was the best pizza we had ever eaten (we’ve had a lot) The lady owner was lovely, and a really good host. We bought a few provisions from the well stocked shop as well. Highly recommend

Unbelievable Italian food, really friendly service and really took their time to speak to us and tell us lovely walks in the area. The sandwiches were gorgeous. We took ours to Mortimer Forest and ate them overlooking Ludlow castle.

Very easy to wander past without noticing, but this is a must stop place. The sandwiches were wonderful, the cannelloni superb, and the gelato was superb. All this and it far from broke the bank!

Stumbled on Smokehouse Deli whilst searching around Ludlow to fill up our three children. The staff were brilliant and were so accommodating to the children. The food was great and just what was needed. We had the soup of day (Moroccan bean), Bombay Bun, mixed olives, humus, and the sausage and chorizo roll.

Takeaway only so took with us two delicious baguettes & the most amazing tiramisu to have at home. Shame we didn’t buy more supplies as all we had was so tasty. Super friendly & helpful service from the young lady.

Wonderful deli and cafe by the market square that is a must when in Ludlow. There are a few tables outside weather permitting, Had great coffees, flat whites and AMAZING Portuguese custard tarts that I can really recommend 😋.

Very busy cafe & deli in the centre of Ludlow. Lovely coffee and cakes. Lunch looked great - we will be going back today!

A little shop with an amazing selection of delicacies from snacks, sauces, wines and oils and so much more. there is a good selection of cakes and desserts on the counter as well as freshly cooked dishes.

We popped in for coffee and a breakfast treat after reading about it online. What a little treasure trove of Italian goodies! We took our Mochas and pots of delicious tiramisu outside to one of the tall tables and enjoyed it all in the sunshine. The lovely lady who served us came out to check everything was ok. We took some tasty meatballs back to our cottage rental for tea along with some sweet treats. As we left, the lovely, friendly lady shouted goodbye and waved us off... what a lovely way to start the day!

We love Ludlow and visit regularly, but this was our first time here. WOW!!! The quality of food is second to none. We had a lovely lunch of baguette and cannoli which was hands down the best sandwich I’ve ever had. What an incredible discovery!!! We will definitely be coming back!!! Lovely friendly service too. 12 out of 10!!!!!!

What a zainey place this is! You don’t know where to look first! I callled in for breakfast again. All was perfect, a bit of a crazy menu, but likeable, sharing tables with other diners, but what the hell! Worth a visit, if only for the experience.

Omg what a fab, quirky place. Stopped off for brekkie, fab coffee, yummy Spanish toast and toasted chocolate panettone. We will be back. Didn't take any pics as it wasn't on the plate long enough.

We visited Chiccheti as they provide the breakfasts for guests staying at the Townhouse (see separtae 5 star review). The place is a real treat. Do not expect a full English because you won't get one, but you will feel like you are on holiday somewhere in the Med. rather than just off Ludlow High Street. Seating area is very characterful and the staff are friendly and helpful. The menu is really interesting and different. We had Turkish eggs (poached eggs, whipped yoghurt, chilli butter and toast) and quails eggs on naduja toast (naduja - spreadable salami - whta kind of crazed mind invents such a thing?). Do go there - you will enjoy it.

Visited with a friend for lunch and had coffee and a sharing platter. Staff were very helpful when we said that the large cheese and meat platter would be too much for us, they made up a smaller one and charged accordingly. Service was very good and the ambiance was excellent.

Lovely atmosphere, almost like being a guest in someone's warm, friendly home. Great food, lovely staff.

Visited here for a quick breakfast. We ordered Turkish Eggs and the avocado on toast. It was absolutely amazing! Really tasty and the setting is lovely and authentic. I will absolutely go here again and can’t wait to visit for lunch!

Something very different in ambience and offer. Enjoyed Sicilian sweet delicacies;coffee was good; staff friendly and efficient.

After visiting some months ago we went out of our way to get to Ludlow and this coffee shop again. We were not disappointed. Coffee was again very good and we were even offered hot milk! Toasted panettone with Sicilian marmalade was excellent. Friendly staff

Just the sort of food we love. Had the sharing platter - olives , hummus , flat breads etc etc Service was excellent - will be back soon

Lovely hot coffee on a wet day. Interesting selection of produce to purchase. Good wines. Dog friendly aswell

Had the quail eggs and njuda What a miserly breakfast. Be warned One small piece of toast 2 tiny eggs. A smear of pate njuda. £8 One of my regrets was that l should have rejected it. Grasping!

Only had coffee in this place. my husband and I agreed it was the best coffee we have tasted in a long time. Went back the next day. Just as good. The food which we saw other people eating looked excellent. We had just had breakfast so could not do it justice,

a family owned deli which serves good Italian snacks and meals. Lovely smells hit you as soon as you come through the door. Family-owned and run. My wife and I had some wine, some pasta, some pickled garlic and coffees and all were superb especially the coffees. People should drink it here and forget the coffee-flavoured milk in Costa etc

Fabulous place for a coffee break while wandering around lovely Ludlow. It’s a typical Italian place, cosy with a great atmosphere and plenty to look at inside. The staff were lovely. and friendly. We enjoyed our coffee so much we bought a tin of it to take home.

Just wanted a quick coffee and stumbled across this place. Very nice drinks, great service. servicservi ebut a tad on the tight squeeze side.

We had breakfast here when staying at the Town House. Small with some outside tables, but a warm welcome, excellent coffee and unusual breakfast options.

Been wanting to try this place for a while, but it’s always packed when we are in town, so today was first chance to get a table and enjoy the delicious foods on offer. We chose a sharing plate which came with a paper bag of fresh bread. Beautiful quality food. Lovely friendly staff, and to finish it all off beautifully, a creamy strawberry and cream gelato. Absolutely lovely all round. Now we know why it’s always busy.

Visited especially for breakfast as had read other reviews and had been staying nearby. We weren't disappointed, delicious food, great service and great coffee, exactly what we wanted.

Had a short break in Ludlow this week and had breakfast here 3 times! Friendly staff,efficient service,superb coffee and great food.Stand-out amongst the dishes was definitely the eggs on naduja toast.

always friendly good food and excellent coffee, a must to visit as it is so different from the normal cafe's

Everything about the Deli and Cicchetti Bar is a bit different. Not for them your standard FEB. I chose scrambled eggs with ground black pudding, my wife went with the smoked salmon. Both were delicious. The coffee was very good and the service excellent. There was a lovely feel about the place that positively encouraged you to strike up conversations with fellow diners.

Lovely and quirky little place to get some delicious food and fantastic coffee. We sat outside and watched the world go by. Well worth a visit (we were only in Ludlow for 1 night and went there twice!)

This looked an interesting place with very authentic Italian food on offer especially the little pastries - all very tempting but we just had coffee. Friendly casual atmosphere.

Just had a quick lunch, tagliatelle with rabbit, a sublime Tiramisu, all made on premises, lovely staff too, 10/10

Had breakfast here as part of a B&B; package. Lovely, friendly service; excellent breakfast menu, with great gluten-free options. Loved the whole atmosphere in this little cafe.

It's easy to see why this place is always buzzing with activity. Jane and her team offer fantastic food, an interesting and delightful menu and the intimate atmosphere of a small favourite Italian restaurant.

One of the few places serving breakfast at 08:00 Excellent Italian food with a range of breakfast items to choose from. Kippers and toasted Panettoni were great. Freshly squeezed orange juice and great coffee

What an absolutely wonderful little bistro

Really quirky place in Ludlow centre. Tasty food, great coffee, and friendly staff. The Tuscan bean soup and the bread were particularly delicious Just try it -you will not regret

What a lovely find on a recent stay in Ludlow. Stayed at The Town House and breakfast was included here. Fabulous menu , had kedgeree one day and Turkish eggs the next. All cooked to perfection with lovely friendly staff. Will definitely return.

Stopped in Ludlow for a break while driving home

Frsh tasty food. Great selection at really great prices out door seating. Daily specials all homemade

We came here for breakfast as part of our B&B; deal with the Townhouse. This tiny little place is cosy and homely. It's like sitting in a deli bar in Italy.

We only wanted a quick drink stop but infact sat outside for quite some time. I ended up having tea because they offer quite a selection . Going inside to choose which tea I wanted I somewhat regretted the huge breakfast I had eaten as the food being cooked smelled delicious. Very pleasant staff , will definitely return.

We were looking for somewhere to get a bowl of soup for a light lunch, luckily we found the smokehouse deli. Really delicious Tuscan bean soup (nothing out of a packet here) with fresh crusty bread. We sat on the street watching the world as we ate. I imagine everything they do is fresh and tasty, the cakes certainly looked good

Visited as part of our stay locally as this is where breakfast is served. Cute little coffee shop/wine bar. Breakfast menu is foreign delicacies but I have to confess I just had regular poached eggs on toast. Hubby had scrambled egg with black pudding crumbled in. Generous with toast, croissant and butter and more tea etc if you want it. All cooked to order and perfection.

My husband and I had a very tasty pasta lunch followed by coffee and cake over the Easter weekend. Highly recommended. We had looked at the cafe a few times on previous visits to Ludlow but as there were no outside tables free we went elsewhere - we didn’t realise that there were tables inside.

Excellent food served with a smile, granted it’s snug and can be difficult to get a seat but it’s well worth waiting or even sharing a table.

Went for breakfast on Sunday as we were staying in Ludlow. Small premises and very busy. Good good & coffee with friendly staff.

Popped in for a coffee on a Monday morning. The café was fairly busy, but we got seats on one of the benches along the tables at the back of the shop. The staff were friendly and prompt and the coffee was good, but not the best in Ludlow. The interior of the café appeared very eclectic and congested, but the atmosphere was excellent.

Stopped here for coffee as we usually do when visiting Ludlow. Service excellent from friendly staff, tasty coffee and great ambience.

It’s quite a small restaurant / cafe but we shared a bench table

On a wet and cold February day, we spent a very relaxing and enjoyable afternoon tasting the comestibles in the cosy ambience of this Italian deli /cafe. Cicchetti, tapas the Italian way, allows you to taste any number of dishes. Add in a bottle of wine and the friendly staff and you have a great way to avoid the rain and cold.

Called into the Cicchetti Bar in Ludlow on a Saturday morning.

We've visited several times and always enjoyed the food.

This is a foodie gem of a place in a town full of foodie gems! Narrow, quirky space but a tasty menu and bags of character.

Stopped in Ludlow on the way home from a weekend away. Great little find. Friendly and welcoming staff. Lovely homemade salmon pate and bread to start. Excellent meatballs and ragu. Great coffee. Would definitely recommend and will return for sure when we are in the area.

The food is served fresh for each customer. It is a tiny place so expect to share a table. I loved the smoked salmon pate with brown bag of fresh bread! Wine is available but i have a hot chocolate in the winter

Fantastic service. Little unusual dishes on the menu but great to try something different. Everything was cooked fresh and the staff were really attentive

We stopped for a coffee and a cup of tea on Sunday morning. The espresso was wonderful - just like they make in Italy.

Called late morning over Christmas and it didn't look like there was a table available however the waitress spotted a gap in the long table and the good people on the end were happy to move up to make things easy.

Visited twice during a weekend visit, once for brunch and the second for coffee which we had outside despite it being winter! The brunch was very fresh and my husband’s Bloody Mary certainly had a kick! The service was extremely efficient and friendly.

We enjoyed a quick lunch here on a trip to Ludlow. It was busy but we were well looked after by friendly staff. The extra bread we asked for was excellent and we would definitely return if we are in the area again.

We recently stayed at the TownHouse and we were given vouchers for Breakfast to use here. The breakfast was fantastic and the staff were very good as well.

Staying at The Townhouse you come here for breakfast, what a great quirky place, attentive staff and great food. The bread bag is unique, first time I’ve see it and the first time I’ve tried Turkish Eggs, yummy... looking forward to a return visit both here and The Townhouse.

Popped in for some lunch and a coffee with my wife.

Probably the worst flat white I've ever had, overheated milk and didn't faintly resemble a real flat white. The meal was expensive and there was barely anything on the plate - £10 for practically nothing. I left cross and hungry. The Parmesan and Black pepper thing really is a bit old hat these days - if I want black pepper I want to put it on myself not have someone leaning over me with a giant pepper grinder, just put pepper on the table! I won't be going back here, rip off.

Fancy good food, with first class quality and excellent value for money, then look no further than this little Italian eatery, I would recommend this place 100%

Amazing breakfasts, especially recommend the coffee and the scrambled eggs with smoked salmon. Also love the marmalade!

We were recommended this Italian bar and were not disappointed.

We stopped by as we liked the look of the place.

We had lunch here on Friday. Out waitress was friendly and sunny. We both had the meatballs. OMG! Absolutely melt in the mouth heaven. It's very reasonably priced and we will definitely be back.

One of our great treats especially when we have visitors to our home in Shrewsbury just jump on the train for 3 stops hop off at Ludlow and spend a lazy afternoon enjoying some of the finest Italian Ciccetti money can buy. On a par with San Carlo in Manchester with nothing like the bill, highlights include nduja,smoked salmon pate, pasta dishes and the best balsamic onions you will eat. The sharing platter is huge our friends could not finish theirs! Maybe finish your trip off at the Blood Bay & Dog Hangs Well parlour pubs.

Very disappointing experience, disinterested owner who really couldn't be bothered. Very expensive snack and lacklustre service. Won't be visiting again on my next visit to Ludlow.

We popped for a quick bite to eat ,we had a shared vegetable platter with Gf bread, and drinks. Very tasty will visit again

I've been here many times for both breakfast and lunch and I can say with certainty that it us amazing food and great value for money the breakfast is amazing and the cafe has a great atmosphere, almost like stepping into mainland Europe for a while for breakfast I would highly recommend the 'Pan Con Tomate' the food is not the only thing, the coffee is amazing and the service is quick and efficient I would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Ludlow .

Brilliant staff. Tiny theatre of operations. Very interesting place to hang out. Delicious marmalade.

Had a lovely meal at lunchtime had the shared platter it was lovely so was the bread. Staff were very polite and helpful. Wine was lovely cannot fault anything.

Stayed with a group of friends at The Townhouse B&B; and breakfast was provided at the Smokehouse Deli a few meters away. The food was excellent and different from the usual menus. Only one tried the Turkish Eggs but pronounced them very good. Coffee was of really high quality. Next time I am in Ludlow I will definitely try a lunch. Service lovely.

Place is quite small but had the lebanese salad for lunch and could not fault it, it was super filling, fresh and tasty. Also reasonably priced.

Breakfast was provided here as part of our stay at the Townhouse. Excellent choice with really good quality coffee and fresh orange juice. Scrabbled eggs with smoke salmon definitely worth trying along with the croissants.

We have been here several times, usually lunch but once for coffee and cannolis. Very friendly, delicious food, a relaxing place.

Popped in for a lunch. Had meatballs with tagliatelle, and mussels in a nice sauce.

Having been here several times before, we were looking forward a good meal, oh dear what a disappointment. The price has gone up and the portions gone down, not good value. Furthermore the place appears grubby and the proprietor seems to have lost interest.

Highly recommend - my parents and boyfriend went for lunch for my birthday and it was delicious. The meat platter was divine the tomato salad was gorgeous and I could have eaten it everyday. Great staff too!

What an amazing range of deli foods - the usual and the expected for a delicatessen, plus the unusual and the unexpected. They are such a creative and original bunch of people here that you'll find so many original and excellent foods that you'll struggle to make choices. I started with a splendid coffee and Portuguese Custard Tart and came back for a lunch of Italian cheeses and pastries. I highly recommend it.

Just a great experience inexpensive food freshly made. Make friends on the shared table. Super platter of cold meats and the risotto was sublime.

Tried this place twice just in case the owner was having a bad day but he is by far the rudest cafe owner I’ve ever met. He owns a mediocre cafe in a little town but acts like he’s top dog. Awful man. Didn’t even try the food, asked for an ice cream, was ushered away. Next day we asked for a sandwich, he shouted “no no no” at us without even looking at us.

When away on holiday we like to find something different for breakfast. Gladly, we found the Smokehouse Deli. There is a large selection of breakfast items from which we selected the Turkish Eggs and fried eggs on nujula toast. The first of those had a lovely complex flavour and the second also had deep flavour plus a surprising heat which I very much liked but wouldn't be for everyone - it may not be as traditional but I like the toast would have benefitted from poached eggs as opposed to fried, which would complement the heat better.

Pop in for a takeaway lunch box with anything you like in the box OMG yum. Lovely food lovely staff would recommend

Excellent friendy cafe and deli, we had coffee and returned for delicious lunch. Food excellent and staff very obliging

Looking as usual for a nice place to have lunch we spotted this deli on our visit to Ludlow.

My wife and I had eaten earlier at their other establishment (The Angel Wine and Cheese Bar) next door and decided we would have a treat of coffee (£2.75) and cannoli/pastries (6 for £4.20 or £0.80 each) and my favourite Portuguese Custard Tart (£2.25 expensive). We sat outside on the pavement (okay for our dog) and the service (same waitress as next door) was attentive, friendly and helpful (more than the owner).

A great Italian. A good coffee and sharing platter. Excellent waiting staff too. Lots of options and all delicious.

Ambiente muy familiar, ofrece comida casera al estilo italiano. Opción vegetariana. Pequeño local con gran sabor.

This is a quirky little italian coffe shop with very friendly staff and an excellent range of italian pastries, as well as other Italian specialities. It is small and crowded inside with a couple of tables outside for sunny days and its lots of fun. We go there quite often. I recommend it for visitors to Ludlow

A relaxed atmosphere and good food and wine, sit outside and watch the World go by in sunny Ludlow. :-)

It was a beautiful Saturday morning at about 8:30. I entered this establishment and was seated outside and given a menu. At 9:05, having checked all my emails etc on my phone, I left. I thought that to be ignored for 35 minutes was long enough.

We had a cracking meal here on Saturday night. Lovely bread with olives to start and freshly cooked pasts for mains. We likened to to Padella in London. Lovely smiley service to boot.

Excellent breakfast and coffee, friendly efficient staff. Breakfast kippers and poached egg were superb, lovely crunchy toast and marmalades.