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La Follia, South Harting, West Sussex

La Follia

4.9 (15)
£25 and under
Italian
Folly, 2 Newts, The Square, South Harting, West Sussex GU31 5PX

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
Welcome to La Follia Caffè, our small slice of Italy. Beautiful, seasonal ingredients and the best coffee - nestled at the foot of the rolling South Downs, amongst the mix-century world of antique and vintage shop, Lamb & Newt.
Our Cicchetti (small plates) are as big in flavour as they are small. Our hand made focaccia is sublime and the base for all our Sarnis and Toasties. If you come in time for breakfast the La Follia Brillante Breakfast Roll and freshly baked Cornetti will win your hearts.
All our food is made by us, with all the love you'd expect. Literally every piece in the cafe has had a previous life and if it's not tethered or human, is for sale. A take away might be a little more than you expected.
We'd love you to join us.

La Follia x

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Café
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 09:00–16:00 Sun 10:00–15:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We also offer an outside lunch & supper service where we can bring a touch of la dolce vita to your home. Please email us for any enquiry.
  • Private party facilities
    La Follia is a wonderful place to hold a private supper - from 12 to 24 places - banquet style to rows of trestles, our piccolo caffè is wonderfully intimate and truly indulgent after dark. Please email us for any enquiry.

Experiences

  • CENA ITALIANA Pop-up Supper

    23 May 2025 only
    Welcome to our Cena Italiana - a bookable, traditional Italian 4 course set menu supper. An evening of pure indulgence and after dark Italian hospitality. After Dark everything sparkles… tables draped in pristine linen come to life with dancing candlelight and polished silver - Ray Gelato croons from the wings. It’s our favourite moment of the month. Aperitivo at 7pm. Gondolas until 11pm. £75 Every Cena Italiana has its own unique, carefully created menu. A delicate Antipasti followed by silky risotto, indulgent arancini or comforting pasta Primo, a stand out Secondo of our finest local meat or deliziosa vegetariano, fished with a sumptuous Dolce. Please see the example menu below. Grazie mille, La Follia x Example SUPPER MENU An antipasti of Crostini Di Fegatini di Pollo, traditional Tuscan ‘black toast’ - think Italian chicken liver pâté OR Vegetariano of Crostini con corona alle erbe, blended butter beans with fresh herbs (V) Primo of Arancini on velvet marinara sauce topped with local wild garlic aioli (V) Secondo of Our classic Beef Tagliata with slow roasted marinda winter tomatoes doused with salamoriglio OR Vegetariano of Baked ricotta sformato with olives and slow roasted marinda tomatoes, drizzled with basil oil (V) Dolce of Budino al cioccolato with a sprinkle of sea salt & olive oil with blood oranges & pistachio biscotti If you are coeliac or have a nut allergy or need a gluten or dairy free option, please contact us prior to the event. Our kitchen is not nut free. Our bar will be open on the night to purchase soft drinks, aperitivo, birra, vino and digestivo. If you have any questions, please contact us on hello@lafollia.co.uk
    CENA ITALIANA Pop-up Supper photo
  • TRATTORIA Pop-up Supper 31stMay

    31 May 2025 only
    Welcome to our Trattoria La Follia. A wonderfully relaxed 2 course simple supper of Pasta & Pudding with some small but delicious Salads, Nibbles and Anna's Focaccia of course. It will be 'alla carta' restaurant style, with bookings at 6.45, 7.00, 7.15 and 7.30. Checked table cloths, candlelight and the warmest Italian hospitality. From about £20 per person Grazie mille, La Follia x
    TRATTORIA Pop-up Supper 31stMay photo

What 15 people are saying

La Follia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Follia delights with "outstanding food" and "incredible service" in a charming, relaxed setting. Diners rave about the unique pasta and pudding evenings, while the "divine" dishes and welcoming atmosphere make it a must-visit. This hidden gem in Sussex offers a memorable blend of style, warmth, and culinary excellence.
15 Reviews
  1. simon

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Folia, ever since it opened, is one of my favourite places to eat! Sensational!

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  2. Dominic

    West Sussex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always! Great music today too 😁 Loved it.

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  3. Kelly

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely evening of pasta and pudding! A very relaxed setting with candles, twinkly lights and check tablecloths. The customer service was warm, friendly and accommodating of our needs and little pup who joined us! The standout dish for us was the pear and Gorgonzola side salad and the lemony orzo! Yum! We loved our visit and will definitely return!

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  4. Dominic

    West Sussex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I seriously cannot get enough of this gem of a place… the outstanding food is topped only by the incredible service from a team who are clearly invested in providing the best experience for their guests.

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  5. Margaret

    West Sussex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 25 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I enjoyed my first visit and it was nice to have a change from the normal cafe food.

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  6. Gillian

    New Mexico5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an excellent lunch here with friends yesterday, we shared some nibbles, followed by delicious toasted sandwiches and an excellent white wine and their perfect coffee best in our area Unfortunately for them and us lots of roads closed in the area but worth the diversions to get there

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  7. Melody

    West Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The BEST cafe that I have been to in a long time, food was just outstanding, it’s 10/10 for the flavours, presentation. The staff helpful and have a lovely interaction with their customers. Lots of beautiful unique items for sale too, I had a lunch to remember, came away with a gorgeous plate which I purchased and also booked a table for the upcoming Pasta and Pudding evening. Thank you !!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Lois

    West Sussex2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    really enjoyed Goats cheese crostini & salad. Tea was a little generous for 1 tea bag so requested another. we ate late (2pm) so quiet.
    La FolliaResponded on 6 April 2025
    Dear Lois, we're so pleased you enjoyed your crostini, but truly sad you didn't feel our service was up to scratch. We care deeply about the experience we give our customers so please let us know how you think we could improve. Please do come again so we can make it up to you. Thank you, La Follia

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  9. clare

    West Sussex4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    lovely place to come after a walk! delicious original food, lovely staff, light and airy room.
    La FolliaResponded on 6 April 2025
    Dear Claire, what a wonderful recommendation. It really means the world to us when people take the time to spread the word. Thank you so much, La Follia x

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Sarah

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious lunch as always and great coffee. Perfect spot!
    La FolliaResponded on 4 April 2025
    Dear Sarah, Thank you so much for your lovely words - these reviews mean so much to us. Please do come back soon. La Follia x

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

La Follia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01730 923831.

La Follia is rated 4.9 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for La Follia

Folly, 2 Newts, The Square, South Harting, West Sussex GU31 5PX

Additional information

  • Area
    South Harting
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 09:00–16:00 Sun 10:00–15:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We also offer an outside lunch & supper service where we can bring a touch of la dolce vita to your home. Please email us for any enquiry.
  • Private party facilities
    La Follia is a wonderful place to hold a private supper - from 12 to 24 places - banquet style to rows of trestles, our piccolo caffè is wonderfully intimate and truly indulgent after dark. Please email us for any enquiry.
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