Monti Ristorante Italiano in Southend-on-Sea

This family resturant offers a fantastic dining experience with fantastic food and great service

A little gem. Delicious food in a beautiful setting with attentive staff. Coming back soon.

The best Pizza of my life! The base was light and crispy. Southend is so blessed to have your lovely establishment. Can't wait until my next visit.

Really good food and and the staff were very friendly.

absolutely amazing, a real hidden Gem. The food was absolutely stunning..I must say best pizza I have ever eaten. The owner, so friendly. we went for lunch 6 of us and everyone feels the same. brilliant food. We will definitely come again and again. our new best restaurant. An absolute must

Stopped in tonight for a dinner. We’re seen and sat down right away. Owner/manager was really friendly and welcoming. We had muscles to start - delicious. Two pizzas/“Pinsas” as they call them - both really good too. Would go back in a heartbeat.

Little gem of a restaurant oh my days food is litrually amazing! So so good! Best Italian ever! Staff are so lovely and welcoming! 100% you neeeeedddddd to go

I really liked it! Very cozy Italian restaurant in home style. Delicious food pasta, ravioli. The most delicious desserts. Respect to the owners of the restaurant, we had great pleasure, a lot of positive emotions. I advise everyone to visit this Monti restaurant!!!

Beautiful hidden gem. Gorgeous restaurant and the family and their team had amazing service. The food was divine. We were visiting from out of town and so glad we found this place. Thanks also to our waiter Braken for the tips for our visit to Leigh the next day

Today we celebrate my mom’s birthday, and it was truly the best decision and a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, was feeling like home, perfect for a special occasion. From the moment we arrived, we felt so welcomed. Exceptional service. The food was simply outstanding. We tried several starters, pasta, and fish. The very impressive and unique try for me was the “Parmigiano Negroni”, and the way it was served, outstanding. (Refere to the pictures added). The owners even surprised my mom with a birthday dessert, which made the evening even more memorable. Fantastic, and I can’t recommend it enough!

We went with my girlfriend's family to celebrate her mother's birthday. We entered and the feeling was of home, all the details of the furniture screamed Italy! The kindness and professionalism of the owners was fantastic! the food 10 out of 10 excellent fish dishes! Thank you for making us feel at home😊

We visited Montis again today for the 3rd time as a large family. The food is always amazing and the tiramisu is out of this world (I’ve literally never tasted better tiramisu anywhere else). The best thing about this whole restaurant is the friendly service. The service is absolutely lovely and you really feel like you’ve been invited around to an Italian family’s house for dinner. They’re all so welcoming and friendly. It really is a hidden gem of a restaurant. We will always choose Montis for a special family meal out. Can’t wait to come back and see you all again soon. X

Stepping into this restaurant feels like being transported back to my Italian roots. It's not just about the delicious food—although every dish is a culinary delight—but also the warm, inviting atmosphere that makes you feel instantly at home. The staff's passion for service is evident in every interaction, making each visit a memorable experience. From the lovingly prepared meals to the personal touches in the decor and service, this restaurant creates moments you'll want to relive again and again. It's a guarantee that once you've been, you'll find yourself coming back.💚🤍❤️

Lovely family run Italian. Attentative staff. Had a Groupon voucher for our first visit here which was stupidly cheap. Will definitely be returning for some a la carte action.

Such an amazing Italian restaurant. Sophisticated interior, amazing service and such good food! Perfect for family meals and dinner dates.

What a Great find this restaurant is. We love Italian food & wanted somewhere to celebrate our wedding anniversary today. Never been before but thought we would give Monti's a go. Wonderful food in lovely surroundings with great service. We will be back.

First time visit to celebrate friends wedding anniversary was fantastic from beginning to end.

Love this place great food really good service great decor looks really good nice highly recommend a visit

Love Monti ... very accommodating if you ask for a certain starter thats no longer on the menu.. service very good .. food amazing .. Great Menu

We had a lovely family lunch here today. The food was delicious and the service excellent. I only didn't give it 5 stars for the atmosphere because it was a fairly quiet lunchtime, so I'm not sure how this would compare to a busy time.

Went there for the first time on the weekend. Food, service was fantastic. Will be dinning again!!

I had a very pleasant experience.. reasonable prices, good service, great quality 🙂 .. recommended 👍🏻

It tastes spectacular and I would love to come here another time.😀

We were really looking forward to trying this restaurant especially seeing the reviews but I'm sorry to say my family experience not good dinning from this restaurant. Firstly we were placed to the rear of the restaurant were clearly we had a house view of the toilets in view every time people went to the loo from the restaurant their seem to be a terrible smell coming from somewhere.The table we were placed on was like being in someone's bed room no real feelings of being in Italy at all . We ordered our food and it came out sparrow sizes food at west end prices over priced wine and beers it's ( Southchurch) not London I'm not at all impressed with it at all I've been gentle on my review trust me 🙏we did complaint to the manager he was polite to be honest. This is a restaurant we shall not go back to you need a glass of water and a aspirin to get over the prices

Stunning food, really friendly staff and great chefs.

5 stars.... couldn't fault a thing !

Booked was seated then moved to a table near toilet and expensive but food not the best quality

Amazing! Visited here for our wedding anniversary dinner, and we couldn’t have picked anywhere better to go. Great authentic Italian food, amazing staff and a wonderful atmosphere. Bear in mind that my Godmother was Italian, the best tiramisu I’ve ever had was here!! We shall be back! X

eccellente. The food was delicious and the staff were very friendly and efficient can't wait to return. The best pizza 🍕 I've ever had

Book now or live to regret it! I often take clients and friends here when I'm in the area, I stumbled across it a couple of years ago after a quick search for an Italian restaurant in the Southend area. Hands down it's one of the best Italian restaurants I've been to, either in the UK or Italy. I consider myself very fortunate to have eaten at some amazing eateries around the world and the menu here is beautifully considered, authentic and even more importantly, tastes amazing. The service is friendly and family orientated, the place itself is discreet and homely whilst still feeling special enough to host whoever you're with. You can't always rely on Google reviews, but if you just try it once you won't regret it. I will keep going back to the Monti, and yes I have tried others in the area!

Called in for meal with wife whilst staying southend service good friendly family run place relaxed atmosphere food is excellent would book in advance for a table has we did will come back when am back in southend

We visited Monti’s this evening with our little boy. The staff were extremely welcoming and attentive, which was a nice start. The food was very authentic and extremely well cooked and to top it off, our bill was well below what we would have been willing to pay. We will be back. Thank you!! 🤌🏻

Went for an evening meal yesterday, staff were lovely, food great, the best garlic bread I have ever had and a great atmosphere, we will definitely be going back 😋

Fabulous authentic Italian in Southchurch. The arancini is delightful and the perfect starter to share. The seafood linguine was full of fresh mussels, prawns and squid and the pasta was silky smooth. Great Plin agnolotti with lamb too. The coffee is also superb and we got wonderful friendly service. It was relatively quiet as it was lunchtime but the ambiance is great, with a modern bright dining room. We’ll be back for sure!

A class act. Bright, airy dining room done out with cream, blue and gold. Excellent service. Great arancini. Nothing here was oily. The prawn pasta is out of this world ; the tomato paste is not tart and overpowering, the chilli likewise functions 'separately', so all ingredients with their distinct flavours, especially the lovely prawns, can be savoured fully. And not forgetting the sweet Roman buns (maritozzo?). Try them. Phenomenal place. Southenders are lucky.

The food, the atmosphere and service were all excellent. Attention to detail was given in service and the food was cooked well and with good ingredients as it should be, without the “greasiness” that comes when people try to reproduce authentic italian dishes. Everything we tried was spot on and will definitely go back.

Great find. Hadn't heard about this restaurant before and loved it. Great food and attentive staff. Will go back.

Great little restaurant away from the main busy area of the town. Proper family Italian restaurant, great professional and friendly service. Lovely atmosphere in a bright and clean dining room. The food was great, especially the chili prawn pasta dish, beautiful fresh seafood. Try the cacio e pepe arancini starter, you will not be disappointed!

Outstanding food quality. beautifull service.

Had a private family Sunday lunch for 18 people. Great set menu and fabulous service.

Great place,,staff worked hard ,, food was fabulous 👌

Amazing restaurant in an unlikely place! We found Monti by accident and had an absolutely brilliant meal. Crab spaghetti was one of the most delicious pasta dishes ever and my friend said the cod she ordered was the best fish dish she's ever had. It's run by a lovely friendly family who take a lot of pride in what they do, and rightly so because it's excellent. Sadly we were only visiting Southend for the weekend otherwise we would be coming back immediately!

Very nice Pizza and lovely staff.

While passing through Southend-on-Sea we found this Italian cuisine place and wanted to try it...welcomed by a Roman family we tasted traditional Italian cuisine...very good 👏👏👏 excellent service in the room!!! Highly recommended 🤗

I have just been in Monti as when it’s summer I always go there when visit Southend. This restaurant and food is amazing! Enrico the chef and her wife are kind and friendly! I’m Italian and the ingredients are proper fresh and high quality! I will always recommend Monti.

Was recommended here by a friend, I went on Valentine’s Day and it wasn’t busy and it was a nice atmosphere, until they took us to a seat next to the toilets, the waiter kept giving me threatening looks and one of the waitresses spilled food next to me and the didn’t clean it up for 10 mins, the food was bland and the pasta was over cooked and tough, safe to say that it was a very rememberable valentines for all the wrong reasons. Oh and they played the same Adele album on loop, very annoying after a while.

This is a fantastic Italian restaurant. The food was prepared with great care and attention to detail. It is extremely authentic and tasty. The service was absolutely outstanding. We also enjoyed the live music. The atmosphere is lovely as well. We highly recommend you try it out!!!

Really lovely service and great food. Nice not to feel rushed and able to take our time. Would recommend the bruschetta di trevi :)

I can safely say this was one of the best dining experiences I've had in my life. From the moment we walked into Monti Ristorante, we felt like VIPs. All the staff are so welcoming and such a delight. The owner is an absolute gent - he should be very proud of the masterpiece of a restaurant he has created. We opted for the Sauvignon (incredible, a stunning wine), shared the Mussels (beautiful) and had the Carbonara and Clam Spaghetti for mains - we ate every last bite. Simply delicious! If we ever come back to Southend we will 100% be coming back to Monti and will also be recommending this beautiful restaurant to all of our friends and family. Thank you so much!

Try it..... You'll be back time and time again

Such a fabulous restaurant. Highly recommended. This lovely restaurant helped us to sort a lunch party for 18 with a set menu. The service and food were excellent and I do not hesitate to recommend them. Thank you so much for such wonderful service!

Great quality of food, Italian atmosphere, clean, great decoration, family business.

Really nice restaurant, brilliant food and nice friendly staff. Would recommend.

Lovely place, good service,very comfortable

Only got a takeaway. Two pizzas. Ordered easily over the phone with a couple of extra toppings. They said it would be 20 mins. Got up there in 20 mins and waited for another 10. No biggy. Couple of chairs would have been nice. I would have smashed a quick half had I known. Again, not a big deal. £13 each. Crispy base. Nice toppings. Can still taste it now. Would I pizza here again? Oh hell yeah.

Went in on a whim and was blown away. Food was INCREDIBLE. Great service too 💚

Amazing Restaurant!! Everything I ate here was outstanding. The staff is very friendly and the service impeccable.

Every body is very welcoming it's just a lovely atmosphere the food is sooooo good. We celebrated my husband's 80th birthday,and all the staff made it a memorable occasion. Will be visiting again👍

Great vibe, atmosphere, delicious food and lovely and friendly service

Excellent little place. Feels like home with true and authentic nona’s food. Service is ultra nice and overall we loved it.

Excellent food and drink. Very much enjoyed the live jazz guitarist.

Absolutely fabulous traditional italian run family restaurant ...delicious and amazing food choices. Ambience fantastic..great back ground guitarist on Thursday evening. Staff and manager i think called Francesco lovely professional and welcoming. Our second visit and so worth the distance. We'll done everyone. Neil Winstone Alfriston East Sussex

Very good food and wine with nice atmosphere. But our table wasn't quite ready when we arrived and we had to wait standing around and it then took another almost 30 minutes before staff came to take an order for the starter. Took the edge off an otherwise enjoyable experience.

What an awesome meal we had. Everything was fantastic. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Myself & my family ordered 8 dishes from Monti Ristorante to takeaway (as its easier with my rather energetic young nephews) which we collected from the restaurant 45 mins later.. The food was hot, tasty & no leftovers insight.. The Monti is dine-in or collection only which was fine as we are local.. Although we didn't eat-in, the atmosphere whilst we were waiting to collect was very chilled with a lovely rustic decor.. The staff were polite & helpful too & we will definitely order from there again whether it be a takeaway or attempting (with 'said' nephews) to dine-in..

Montys is by far my favourite Italian restaurant. It’s family run and has real authentic Italian cuisine cooked by the family. Family photos in the restaurant give it a real intimate feel and the staff are brilliant. You’re greeted warmly by the staff and the food, well it’s 👌🏻 it’s fresh and aromatic, every time I go. I have taken all my friends and family and tell everyone about them. You will not be disappointed with anything about Monty’s.

Food are amazing, staff very welcoming, our last visit we waited quiet long to be served in between meals, but it’s very understandable that it was valentines and it’s quiet busy and they cook everything from scratch. So we definitely will be back

First time for my partner & myself at Monti's Absolutely loved it, will make it a regular venue.

Yummy ! Came for our sons birthday 🎂 they made us a beautiful cake too

This is a fabulous family run restaurant. The food is wonderful; it's really fresh and nicely presented. The waiters and waitresses are very helpful and happy to accomodate any requests to make changes to the dishes where they can. Prices are reasonable too. It was very busy when my hubby & I went (Friday night) but it wasn't overly noisy. The staff work really hard to keep everything running smoothly. We'll definitely make a return visit. The only reason I didn't give this a five * is because they got the drink order (just two drinks lol) wrong - twice.

Came across this restaurant randomly on a drive. Wow, what a great experience. The restaurant is very nice but the food was exceptional!!! Highly recommend this place!

Family group of 9.Everyone enjoyed the fantastic food and great service.

What a lovely little restaurant, right in the heart of Southchurch! The food, atmosphere and service were all amazing and it was such a nice place for couples, families or friends to get together. The restaurant itself was decorated really beautifully and you really felt as though you were part of a big family; that being said, it still had a cozy vibe to it too. The food was delicious and packed full of flavour; we tried the bruschetta and suppli to start, along with the polenta i zola (I've seen this on a few menus and wanted to try it - so so good and definitely worth getting!!!). We then had the wild boar tagliatelle which was lovely and bursting with flavour too, and finally finished off with the tiramisu. All and all, it was a lovely first visit and we will definitely be returning! :)

All the staff were very welcoming and the service couldn't have been better. The food was top notch 👌

Had a lovely meal in here with the family. The staff were very helpful with me getting up into the restaurant part. I had a walker as my balance is not good. Definitely go again. Food and price was very good.

It was our first time to visit this restaurant. The staff were very attentive and the food was amazing. Very authentic! We will definitely visit again. Highly recommended.

Lovely food staff were very friendly

The best Italian in town! Very attentive staff, delicious meals, perfect night. Would def come back. Hidden little gem.

Absolutely loved our meal tonight - the food, experience and service. Enrico was so kind and lovely, very efficient and flexible. We had a party of 15 so it could've been tricky but Enrico made sure we were looked after. Every single meal ordered tasted like a bit of Italy, so authentic! we really enjoyed our experience and will be back soon. Thank you to the owners and all who looked after us ❤ the decor made it feel like we were visiting good friends' Italian home!

Had family meal here yesterday and it was amazing. All food was excellent. Lovely location and staff could not have been any better. Picked as gluten free for two of our family members. Gluten free bread and options were amazing Thank you so much

if you want proper Italian food then this is the place. Its run by the most wonderful family and the food is just so good. I have been 3 times and I love it

Best Italian food in Southend!!

Is the best Italian restaurant in Essex, I've tried many in this area and this one is unbeatable. All the dishes we tasted were delicious. The decor and atmosphere of the restaurant very nice. Starts by a great service, the menu is just amazing, always fresh food, homemade pasta and many other dishes that are just one better than the other. As for the prices they are fare. If you want a great food experience don’t hesitate, bring you girlfriend/ boyfriend and family you won’t regret it.

Stumbled across Monti's when I was in Southend, what a great find. Very friendly and welcoming, great service and AMAZING food, I had the Veal and spaghetti, perfectly cooked wonderful flavours, hats off to the chef, I live in Cambridgeshire but will definitely be back, well done all at Monti's ❤️

Now: credit to someone who put this place on the map. I found it randomly as I have been in the area hungry. And I don't regret it. Beautiful and atmospheric place for romantic date, meeting friends, family visit or celebration of bigger occasion. Elegant setting with white tablecloths and beautiful cutlery will make your visit special. The food is simply delicious and deserve special praise so kudos to the chef. Thank you to the staff which looked after me very well: you are a real deal which can make a big difference. I definitely enjoyed my time there and I can recommend the place.

Unfortunately we didn’t have a good experience with food. Although service was great.

With very few options on this town for Italian. I think this one ticks all the boxes. Food options are good and staff is amazing with excellent service. Pizza is not that great but pasta has better taste. Prices are very reasonable and has very nice dining area indoor. Enjoy

Wonderful experience and beautiful food.

Staff are very friendly and the food was lovely.

Great restaurant, as if in Italy!

It’s not often now days that you find a traditional family run restaurant. This place was perfect. You had the mum and son, his wife and even the little grandson early in the evening. Also an older couple who I believe would have been parents of the main lady. I booked for my friends 50th and when we arrived we were welcomed in to what’s is like a tarsus as it opens up to lots of seating. The Italian tradition carried through with string lighting on the walls, family photos places around on the sideboards just such a beautiful find. The food itself was lovely, there are set menus or their main full menu which has plenty to choose from. The food was tasty and all cooked exactly how we asked for it. My starter was the scallops and they were divine. It’s great for a date night or for a group of friends. Couldn’t fault this place at all all. Thank you Nicky

Great place, I love the decor, the staff are so friendly and welcoming but most of all the food is amazing, this is a little gem. Don't walk past walk in and enjoy the experience of good food and wine.

Authentic restaurant however, even though they managed to seat us without a reservation, we were sat a a table outside of the main dining area. Felt like it was a galley area as there was an incredible amount of to-ing and fro-ing by all the staff to the bar and restaurant. Lots of very loud shouting to one another which I found not to be very conducive to a nice relaxing meal out. I would go back as the food was fine but only if we could be seated in the main restaurant and not out the front. Also, we weren’t advised at the beginning of meal that it was cash only, albeit the waiter giving the bill was apologetic. Luckily we’re visiting the area but wouldn’t usually carry £120 in cash on us.

Overall nice dinner and friendly staff. Had to wait a little too long for the bottle of beer to come from the bar to the table. And staff shouting at each other through the restaurant (but you could argue that’s authentic Italian).

Had a faultless meal! Came for my Mum's birthday and we went for the lot - starter, mains and dessert! Reasonably priced for the quality of the food and drinks. Service was impeccable and friendly, a true family owned business! A 10/10 - would recommend again!

Been here time and time again, it's absolutely lovely and the food is all 5 🌟

Slow service food disappointing

Great place to eat, food was great, staff where friendly

Really enjoyable lunch, food was on point. Very nice ambience and decor.

Warm friendly welcome as soon as we entered the restaurant. Really felt like one of the family, such a lovely atmosphere. Chairs are comfortable, very important. Food is amazing, fresh and delicious with efficient table service. Didn't have to wait too long for lunch. Want to go back already!