A TASTE of Italy has come to the Cotswolds in the form of a new restaurant and wine bar.

Pino’s launched last week at the former Red Lion pub right on Lechlade’s High street, a prominent location for the town’s passing trade.

The restaurant and wine bar serves authentic Italian cuisine for lunch and evening dining, seven days per week. The menu includes pasta and pizza freshly made on the premises, with a daily fresh fish selection and quality meats.

Owner Giuseppe Caruso said he is delighted to be coming to Lechlade.

"We have long been seeking a new venue for Pino’s after the success of our family-run restaurant in Marlborough.

"The local businesses and residents have already proved really supportive and we are excited about our future here.

"The name of the restaurant comes from the nickname that my mother gave to me as a child, this is a very personal venture for me."