BAD news for pizza and pasta lovers — Newport's Olivo restaurant is closed for the next few months.

The popular Italian is closed for renovations and rebranding and will not reopen until late spring.

Not all is lost, however, as the owners are encouraging their customers to take the opportunity to visit the Olivo branch in Ryde, Prego in East Cowes and Cibo in Wootton, a new restaurant opening at the end of January.

They posted on the door: "We apologise for any inconvenience whilst these essential works are carried out. We look forward to seeing you all soon."