# Va Bene At The Forester Arms, Broseley — Reviews & Opening Hours > Va Bene At The Forester Arms — Italian Restaurant in Broseley with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.8/5 from 158 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/shropshire/restaurants/va-bene-at-the-forester-arms (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Italian Restaurant # Va Bene At The Forester Arms Broseley, Shropshire [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6211703277323569820&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Va Bene Bar & Ristorante Italian](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/106327708525324017369) **In short:** Va Bene At The Forester Arms is an Italian restaurant in Shropshire, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 158 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Va Bene At The Forester Arms Va Bene At The Forester Arms serves Italian food including pasta, pizza and risotto. Portion sizes are generous and a weekday set menu offers good value. The restaurant welcomes children and groups, and takes bookings. The kitchen has a five-star food hygiene rating. Staff are described as friendly and attentive. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Va Bene At The Forester Arms's own website](https://vabenebroseley.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 5:00 – 10:00 PM **Tuesday** 5:00 – 10:00 PM **Wednesday** 5:00 – 10:00 PM **Thursday** 5:00 – 10:00 PM **Friday** 5:00 – 10:00 PM **Saturday** 5:00 – 10:00 PM **Sunday** Closed ## What's nearby - Broseley Fish Bar next door - Severn Edge Veterinary Centre - Broseley next door - Lady Forester Centre next door - John Wilkinson Primary School 200m away - JohnWilkinsonPrimarySchoolandNursery 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this restaurant's authentic Italian food, with many highlighting the delicious pasta, pizza, and risotto, as well as generous portion sizes. They also mention the warm, classic atmosphere and the friendly, attentive staff. Guests appreciate the reasonable prices and the excellent value, especially for the weekday set menu. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (158 reviews) **Dogs allowed** No **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Shropshire Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1723729). [More restaurants in Shropshire](https://staycation.co.uk/shropshire/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (158 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £30 [Visit official website](https://vabenebroseley.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01952 443783](tel:01952443783) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Shropshire **Plus Code** 9C4VJG5G+H4 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Shropshire Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Yes, Va Bene At The Forester Arms is listed as good for children. ### Can you book a table at Va Bene At The Forester Arms? Yes, Va Bene At The Forester Arms takes reservations. ### How do I contact Va Bene At The Forester Arms? Call Va Bene At The Forester Arms on +44 1952 443783. ## More near Va Bene At The Forester Arms ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Lion Hotel ★ 4.4 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/broseley/hotels/the-lion-hotel) - [Half Moon Jackfield ★ 4.3 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/telford/hotels/half-moon-jackfield) - [Ladywood House Bed and Breakfast ★ 4.4 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ironbridge/hotels/ladywood-house-bed-and-breakfast) - [The Shakespeare Inn ★ 4.4 · 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/telford/hotels/the-shakespeare-inn) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [The Old Sweet Shop 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/shropshire/cottages/the-old-sweet-shop-ukc4443) - [Willow Cottage 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/telford-and-wrekin/cottages/willow-cottage-uk38140) - [Sleepy Hollow 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/telford-and-wrekin/cottages/sleepy-hollow-syk16362) - [Bridge View Cottage ★ 4.8 · 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/telford-and-wrekin/cottages/bridge-view-cottage-syk996061) ### Campsites nearby - [Willey Estates Camping ★ 4.8 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/willey/camping/willey-estates-camping) - [Poolview Caravan Park ★ 3.7 · 2.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ironbridge/camping/poolview-caravan-park) - [Irongorge Camping ★ 4.8 · 2.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/coalbrookdale/camping/irongorge-camping) - [Hay and Hedgerow Glamping ★ 5.0 · 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bridgnorth/camping/hay-and-hedgerow-glamping-bridgnorth) ### Things to do nearby - [Ironbridge ★ 4.7 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/coalbrookdale/attractions/ironbridge) - [Shropshire Raft Tours ★ 4.9 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ironbridge/attractions/shropshire-raft-tours) - [Blists Hill Victorian Town ★ 4.6 · 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/telford/attractions/blists-hill-victorian-town) - [Telford Snowboard and Ski Centre ★ 4.6 · 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/telford/attractions/telford-snowboard-and-ski-centre)