Nerano is a charming fine dining Italian restaurant located in Devizes - the historic centre of Wiltshire’s market town - helmed by an Italian head chef with Venice pedigree.
Housed in a welcoming, casual-elegant space, Nerano is just a short walk from the town’s shops and accessible street parking. Positioned near the town’s Georgian Market Place and canal towpath, Nerano stands out for its authentic Italian hospitality, highlighted by generous portions, attentive service and a vibrant yet cosy ambience. It caters for up to 60 guests, making it well-suited for family celebrations and private events.
The restaurant prides itself on traditional Italian dishes crafted from scratch using high-quality local produce, alongside fine wines and gluten-free pasta and pizza options. The menu offers a well-balanced selection of Italian classics. Starters and antipasti include options like seasonal soups, crostini and fresh seafood. Pasta and risotto feature regional dishes such as penne Bolognese, creamy chicken-and-mushroom penne, and the signature Spaghetti alla Nerano - a Campanian dish of spaghetti with fried courgette and provolone-style cheese. Wood-fired pizzas include capricciosa, piccante, calzone and Hawiian toppings, as well as the option to build your own pizza toppings. The main courses include sea bass with prawns and mussels, succulent meats and seafood platters to enrich the offering. Lunch-goers benefit from a two-course set menu, which includes a choice of starter and main while the dessert menu features tiramisu, panna cotta, banoffee pie and profiteroles. There is a range of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options including penne arrabiata and linguine with vegetables.
In summary, Nerano offers classic Italian cooking—from fresh pasta and pizza to seafood and signature regional dishes—served in a warm, stylish setting at the heart of Devizes, with gluten-free and vegetarian options, good-value menus and room for larger gatherings.