We visited Zafferano with expectations of a superior Italian dining experience, the occassion being our wedding anniversary. Having stayed the weekend at a local hotel next to the restaurant, our expectations had further been built up by the concierge. Overall, we can only say that the meal was a disappointment. Our starters (Broccoli Soup for me, Scallops for my wife), were both good. The Mains (Lobster Fricasee – a £15 surcharge on the set menu price – and a Lobster Linguine) were poor. The lobster in both dishes was overcooked. My wife's pasta was not simply “al dente”, as the very amiable and genuinely nice manager suggested – it was uncooked. After having to send the pasta back, it came back relatively well cooked – but the fact was that the dish was tasteless, in our view. Not worth the total price – which was around £125, with one prossecco for me. We're sure that the reputation of this establishment is well deserved and the staff (save for one gentleman) are very polite and provide good service. Would we return or recommend this restaurant? A definite no.