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We live in Gidea Park and feel robbed, because we don't have a restaurant of Padrino's standard anywhere near us. But, whenever we are visiting The Cliffs, Padrino's is always our first choice. In fact, when we visit friends around the area, we always insist on a visit to the restaurant.So many people simply turn up, expecting to get a table, but this restaurant is so popular, so please do book.Lots of staff, friendly staff too, and so helpful. Lovely being greeted with a smile.A nice buzzy restaurant too, music isn't stupidly loud - a great all-round restaurant that cannot be faulted.We have never been on a Saturday night, so I can't comment, but probably been every other night of the week.We tend to book an early table (5.30pm). They ask for the table back at 7.20pm, which is fine - show at The Cliffs starts, and the evening guests start arriving!There's a set menu (what a bargain), but our party never tend to take advantage of that. We last visited on 17th September, starting with some mussels and breads to share. I then went for one of the daily specials; king prawn spaghetti in a cream and truffle sauce - it was truly scrumptious! We eat out a lot (and some very fine London restaurants), but I can honestly say this was one of the best pastas I have ever tasted. One of our party had the skate, which he said was delicious. My husband and friend both went for the Spaghetti Marinara (good seafood in this dish). The men had a couple of beers and then on to the house red, which was great. No puddings for us - the portions are large and what with us going off for a little 'soul' night at The Cliffs, we needed to get up and have a dance!The restaurant is pretty big and popular not only with visitors to The Cliffs, but locals alike. Definitely one of my favourite restaurants and, in my eyes, the best Italian in Essex.We are due back on 15th November, but no doubt we will be booking Padrino's - not sure I could wait that long. If only our area had such a great restaurant. Excellent value, not stupidly over-priced - they have everything just right!Oh, and on a lasting night, this is also a favourite of a friend of ours who is a vegetarian, so ....... win win!Thank you.

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964dellab . 2021-10-07

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Service lovely, friendly staff, made us feel welcome. Food wonderful value for money. Love it. No complaints here about anything. Others should take note or may be not.

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shirlthegirl1 . 2021-09-30

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Wow, so much good value for money! Two courses for £11.99. Then I had a pud to finish plus a large beer for £20 Atmosphere is brilliant and it’s always full. Fully recommend this restaurant!

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338lena . 2021-09-29

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Four of us went to Padrino’s last night Monday 27th September for a pre show meal and it was amazing, the food was delicious possibly the best Italian ever ( outside of Italy ) they had a large menu with so much to choose from plus a big specials board and the staff were brilliant very attentive without being over the top.I would certainly go back when we are next down in Southend for a show.

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Eat1out . 2021-09-28

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Have visited Padrinos umpteen times over the years and never fails to impress.Have tried most things on the menu with particular favourite being lobster pasta. Being a seafood lover the selection is excellent and even when restaurant is boiling with customers the service is first class. Will always return.

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bewise56 . 2021-09-17

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It was good to see this popular restaurant flourishing again after the lock-down. The extensive menu provides generous portions at very good prices. Our choices were served piping hot by the friendly staff. The restaurant is very popular and booking is essential. BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU PARK.

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peebee43 . 2021-09-06

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This was our first time dining here and WOW were we satisfied, from the moment we walked in we were greeted by a very nice lady who welcomed me by name, the ambience has a feel of traditional Italy in its decor,and is very spacious and comfortable, the restaurant has a good view of the see to.We ordered drinks and were given plenty of time to order, i had Melon and parma ham for starters which was really lovely, fresh and tasty, my partner had calamari which she said was amazing not chewy and light batter, for main i chose Lamb rump in garlic and red wine gravy, with saute potatos and 3 veg everything was cooked to perfection and was very tasty, do'nt think ive had better my partner had chicken breast with prawns and crayfish in a creamy mustard and brandy sauce again with amazing saute potatoes and veg, she loved it ,i tried it and was blown away by the flavour of this dish, will order it myself next time we go. I opted for an irish coffee to finish with again ive never had better, my partner had torte lemon cheesecake, which was light and refreshing finished off with complimentry chocolates and limochello. All in all we had an amazing meal served by friendly staff. Loved it.

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daggersman . 2021-08-30

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Wow, where to start. We originally booked this as a table for 2. However our family were able to join us so we were able to increase our table to 6 the day before. I should state we were eating on aSunday night, I can’t imagine it would be possible to increase by that volume on a Saturday but always worth checking. We were welcomed, seated & given our menus and shown the specials board. After a few minutes our drinks orders were taken and bought quickly. We weren’t ready to order food yet as there was so much choice. The waiter came back a few minutes later and took our orders. Unfortunately the lobster Thermidor wasn’t available that my husband wanted but he did discuss a couple of the other dishes with the waiter and chose something else. The waiter was apologetic (it can’t be helped if something has run out though) but we were impressed by the time he took to discuss the other dishes, it felt like he cared. The food we had was amazingly tasty, I opted for Devon sole with the lemon butter sauce. It is an expensive fish but wow they did it justice it was phenomenal. They asked if I wanted it and on the bone or filleted. Well I hate filleting fish but I don’t recall before being give you be choice in a restaurant. I opted for it to be filleted for me and it was so much easier to eat and enjoy. We had a wide variety of dishes, sea food mixed grill, pizza, pasta, steak… everything was cooked perfectly over the starters, mains and the deserts. There isn’t a single thing we can fault and we will definitely return if we visit Southend again.

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loula_blue . 2021-08-30

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The first time we’d been there, attracted by the existing reviews, of course. The restaurant was packed, mainly family and friends - as you’d expect when it’s Italian cuisine. The staff are excellent and the food is plentiful and all served hot. My carbonara was rich and tasty, the pasta just right. But maybe the best guide to the quality would be the spinach and ricotta cannelloni that my wife had. Light years from the supermarket convenience version - this is how it should be done. It was a generous portion too, but it was all eaten up. We’ll be back!

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paulbennett0460 . 2021-08-24

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Booked this restaurant as it was convenient for our visit to the theatre that was a short walk away. The food was fine and the service prompt and would assume that the majority of people were there for the same reason as us. Would use again when going to see a show but personally would not consider as a restaurant to spend an evening in.

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DollyBilly . 2021-08-23

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Our first visit to Padrino’s for a post-theatre meal. We arrived slightly early and we’re seated straight away. Good, varied menu, with plenty of specials on the board. I had the portabella mushroom with goat’s cheese to start, followed by the calves liver, which was perfectly cooked and came with sauté potatoes and veg. My husband had the whitebait (excellent and served really hot) followed by a sizeable portion of lamb rump, again cooked to perfection. Good sized portions, so no room for a dessert, but coffees which came served with little Italian biscottis. The quality of the food was excellent, the portions generous, the service well timed and well judged, and we were both very happy with the experience. Great value at c£70 for all the above including two large glasses of wine for the non-driver and a soda and lime for the driver. Will definitely return.

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Pushkin007 . 2021-08-21

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I have eaten here many times with great enjoyment but this evening's meal took their cuisine to a whole different level. I was there with two good friends - both foodies and we all agreed that the food, service (Elena) and ambiance was absolutely fantastic. This is THE go-to Italian restaurant because they are always superb. Their specials board alone puts other menus to shame. Faultless, brilliant, sublime. See you soon.

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Ian5216 . 2021-08-20

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This place has lovely food and is a wonderful place to bring your children. The meals were tasty with lots of variation! I tried my Daddy’s mussels and they were lovely. My pizza was too big for me to finish! Even though it was fantastic!We got Disney colouring while we waited with brilliant felt tip pens.The scoop of ice cream and wafer was delicious.We were so surprised when the excellent staff gave us a present too!(Mummy and Daddy apologise for not having any change for a proper tip.)By Jessie, age 8

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Laura N . 2021-08-09

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From start to finish the staff at Padrino were so welcoming and friendly. They were fantastic with our 2 children and even gave them little gifts (a car and a sparkle pen). The food was great (awesome specials board) and service was prompt (which is a life saver with young children). Staff were so attentive and, as it was my wife’s birthday, got everyone in the restaurant singing happy birthday, as well as a small complimentary dessert and limoncello shots. We are so grateful for giving us a family meal to remember. Can only highly recommend.

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jasonwV7118SA . 2021-08-06

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Regulars at Padrinos, enjoyed another evening tonight of excellent food and service. Highly recommend. Padrinos can always be relied on for consistently good food and service

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Peterandjill . 2021-07-31

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I came here last night with my family, there were 12 of us in total. We have been here before multiple times and have always had a wonderful experience. I cannot fault the service and food and I know the rest of the party would agree. Food came out fresh and also in a good time. Everyone had the right meals (and they also got the requirements of each meal correct). No one had any complaints about any of the meals.They were very attentive, asking if we needed drinks when we were low. They also sung happy birthday to my boyfriend too which was a really special touch to the evening.Overall a superb dinner & we will be back.

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amysb999 . 2021-07-30

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We visited Padrino with our friends (4 people in total). We arrived early before the restaurant filled up but even further in to the evening there was ample space and staff to attend to all tables. We all ate starters from the specials board, mussels were excellent as were the spicy prawns and the Wild Boar Ravioli. All four main courses hit the spot but the desserts topped the show. tiramisu, Crème Brulee and Pannacotta all to die for. SFirst rate service, food and ambience. If you are in Southend-on-Sea you must visit this restaurant. Gill & Larry

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GillS226 . 2021-07-19

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On our 5 nts stay in Southend on Sea, we knew we wanted to have a meal at Padrino after reviews we had read. The restaurant did not disappoint. The restaurant was busy, which was lovely to see, but we were seated comfortably by staff. The atmosphere was wonderful and the staff were super friendly. We had a lovely rosé wine along with our meal: a starter of calamari fritti and bruchetta, which was fresh and tasty and main dishes of mushroom risotto and a pork calvados. My partner LOVED his risotto, saying it was one of the tastiest he has ever eaten. I absolutely loved the apple and calvados sauce over my pork fillets. Our servers were very welcoming. Covid wise, they were all masked up and patrons were spaced out well across the tables. All in all, a fabulous meal near the seafront (and wonderful views if you were seated by the window). Thank you, Padrino, for a lovely meal.

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veemij . 2021-07-13

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My husband and I visit Southend at least once a year if not more, and when we do we always have a meal at Padrinos - I have already left one review, and been there a couple more times since, so I felt after our last visit at the end of June 21, the service and food quality was so good, it was time to write another review. What can I say - from the moment you enter the restaurant to the time you leave, the service is fantastic from all the staff. The food quality is superb, and the choices available are all mouth watering and very reasonably priced. If you are looking for a special place to eat, then you must go here - we will be going back again in November...

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Tiggy46 . 2021-07-08

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A long awaited return to our favourite Italian restaurant in Westcliff. As expected the food was up to the usual good standard. The Garlic Bread starter was exceptional. The tables were well spaced as expected and all other Covid rules were observed. We have already booked our next visit.

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peebee43 . 2021-07-07

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Had dinner here for my husbands birthday with friends. From the moment we arrived we were treated like family, the staff were lovely and made us feel so welcome. All of our food was delicious but the Crab Linguine was just amazing. As it was my husbands birthday the staff put a candle in his desert and gathered round to sing Happy Birthday, nice wee touch. Wish we had one of these restaurants near us. I cannot recommend it enough definitely 5 stars and more +++++++++++++

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kimj892 . 2021-07-05

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I have been to Padrinos many times before with my grandparents, parents and boyfriend. I’ve always loved the food and staff. So I went back recently to celebrate an anniversary. I was disappointed by the fact we were on a four person table, and told we could only sit next to each other and not opposite. They said this was due to COVID as there was a table due to sit behind us, however even at the end of the meal they hadn’t yet arrived, it felt awkward sitting next to each other as we had to face various other families who we’re equally as confused by our seating position. Following this we were immediately asked to order by 3 separate servers, when we hadn’t even opened the menu. We then felt pressured to quickly order drinks and starters, as this was the third time we were approached, we hadn’t even looked at yet. After we got our drinks I poured half and left the other half in the bottle for later, a server then poured the rest out for me and took the now empty bottle. This felt odd as I hadn’t finished at all. We also didn’t get one of our starters. The whole meal felt insanely rushed and we had servers trying to take our plates with us still eating from them.We didn’t stay to order to deserts as I was fed up at this point and we left after being there for 40 minutes. As well as this we paid for our starter we didn’t get as well. I found the male servers specifically would only approach the male for drinks and the decisions and not me, this came across insulting and belittling to me. I don’t know if we were treated like this as we were fairly young and they just thought they could, but as I’ve said I’ve always had good service and past visits so this was hugely disappointing for me. I can only hope this was a one off.

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laurenpS3263FM . 2021-07-05

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Since the recent reopening of restaurants in May we've been to several and we've almost come to expect high prices, over zealous enforcement of gold plated covid regulations and staff who act as if they're doing us a favour by allowing us in.This place was the complete opposite, an absolute joy. The staff welcomed us when we arrived, gave excellent service, were friendly and helpful and gave a cheery goodbye when we left. Prices were fair and the food faultless.

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Y8505NCandrewr . 2021-06-21

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Our daughter who lives with husband and son in Chalkwell, booked us all - parents brother + son - for a wonderful lunch-time family meal at Padrino's Restaurant. The whole affair was superb. Wonderful flavoursome and authentic Italian dishes; attentive and generous service... we could not fault anything. ... we WILL be returning!!

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alisT140GT . 2021-06-19

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Only popped in to pick up take out pizza but wow. What a warm bunch of people. Bustling busy Sunday lunch time but staff found time to greet and chat. Regulars were greeted by name. Pizza’s great. Warm welcoming service. Make it your local Italian. I will. ❤️

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katipistol . 2021-06-06

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After being in lockdown for so long we picked this place by chance. Staff were welcoming and friendly, efficient. The food was lovely and would definitely go back and recommend to others

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Soletripper . 2021-05-31

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My husband, teenage daughter and I visited this restaurant on Friday evening and from the moment we arrived, the whole experience was fantastic! The staff were friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The food was outstanding, we shared Calamari to start followed by skate wing cooked in brown butter, my husband had monk fish and my daughter had prawn linguini. Everything was served piping hot and cooked to perfection. The deserts we had were all made on the premises, cheesecake, sticky toffee pudding and coffee ice cream, again absolutely outstanding! We cannot wait to go back, thank you for making our evening so enjoyable, I cannot recommend your restaurant enough!

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lillyrose68 . 2021-05-22

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Great place to eat, had pizza to share as a starter followed by a rib eye steak and salmon with capers and olives, both excellent. Staff friendly without being overbearing. Get there tonight before southend goes into tier 3 !!

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russellwO4516RV . 2020-12-14

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What an absolutely wonderful evening at Padrino’s! We came via a recommendation from a friend who is local as we were visiting from Clacton-on-Sea. I can honestly say it’s the best meal and overall experience we’ve had in years, and we eat out quite a lot! Very attentive hosts with honest reviews on the food, great wine recommendations and just genuinely lovely people. My partner even said he’d travel the hour and a half plus just to visit the restaurant again! Thank you all for a lovely evening

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Rhianna H . 2020-10-25

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Great atmosphere and delicious food Had so much choice and all top quality If you get a chance book a table

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Andy B . 2020-10-12

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Friendly welcome, great service, wide choice of beautifully cooked food. This restaurant has a great ambiance and is very popular.

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CaptAndyK . 2020-10-04

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Came away foe a couple of days with my children as they had some really bad news as their father passed away and even over all of this we still managed to feel a positive great energy in this beaitiful restaurant.... The food was absolutely delicious... My prawn and avacado salad was to die for.... It may sound basic but was far from that. We will definitely be back ❤️

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D4236AEdanielleb . 2020-09-23

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Lovely food, been there as a couple and with family, both really enjoyed the food, great service staff very friendly. Also great location on the seafront and menu, can’t wait to go back and try other dishes! Would recommend.

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Toby C . 2020-09-20

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Incredibly friendly staff. The waitress we had understood who we were as a group immediately. Knowing we wanted to laugh and have fun she immediately found our level. The food was really delicious, I had a chicken and prawn affair. One of our party was slightly disheartened by his vegan meal (tricoloure - avocado, tomato, roast potatoes) but this was rectified quickly, and the vegan risotto looked delicious. Strongly recommend!

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Ashley_Edwards_11 . 2020-09-20

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I visited here on a little trip with my partner. We were met with lovely service immediately, especially from the women, who made it very welcoming. We ordered a starter to share (garlic bread) which was a lovely appetiser and didn’t spoil the main. Our mains were both pasta dishes and were absolutely lovely. They were fresh, but delivered very quickly. It was also reasonably cheap which was a nice reward for my bank account! They had a Passion Fruit Cheesecake also that day which was absolutely delicious. If I could eat that everyday, I would. I’d definitely return here if I were to ever visit Southend again, but for now, it’ll just be a great part of a lovely trip!

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MBB2810 . 2020-09-17

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This is a great restaurant! We were greeted warmly and really well looked after by the whole team - all of who are friendly and attentive. There is a great choice on the menu, plus fantastic additions on the specials board. The calamari was delicious and crab linguine was the best I’ve had. Current guidance is being observed carefully and we felt safe.

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JulieS308 . 2020-09-12

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Its 2 1/2 half year since we last went to Padrinos. Decided to go back as part of the eat out to help out scheme. We could not have cjhosen better. First, which is key to us semior citizens the Covid security was really excellent. The atmosphere in a busy but well spaced restaurant, was fabulous, the staff were terrifiv - with smiles all the time and speed of service for a three course meal faultless. The food was perfect. Under the eat out scheme the net cost was very low, but even if we had paid full prices it would have been very reasonable as most dishes come complete with vegetables. It won't take another 2 1/2 year before we return.

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Buddy01 . 2020-09-07

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Just had the best Italian food in Southend on sea and the service was excellent too, staff very friendly and welcoming

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stevenwT164CG . 2020-09-07

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Service was great, the food was excellent, decent portion sizes. Very reasonably priced too. My mum is rather fussy but she really enjoyed it too. The deserts are amazing. Highly recommended.

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Braised_Breef . 2020-08-29

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Amazing food! Amazing staff! Even when the restaurant is busy everybody is just perfect. Definitely one of my favorite place where to eat.

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SeleneGrandi . 2020-08-18

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Our local Italian favourite. Never disappointed. Authentic food, well made well presented. The staff are very friendly - as good as the food. Thoroughly recommended. Don’t forget to try the specials and ask the staff for advice and recommendations.

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705dagb . 2020-08-16

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We went for meal with friends during Government Eat Out to Help Out offer after lockdown restrictions were eased. The staff were very friendly and welcoming on a busy Tuesday evening; thankfully we’d reserved a table for five. I had veal which was excellent, followed by tasty cheesecake and then coffee. Also had two beers. Due to Government offer, the bill was just over £15; excellent value. I would definitely recommend and return

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nickss1 . 2020-08-11

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Although we live nearby but we have never ate here. Staycation! Well what a lovely meal. If you like seafood it's cooked amazing! If you don't, equally lots of other choices that are very tasty! The special board was very tempting and plenty of choice not on the online menu. So worth a look as the scallops starter was so tasty!! Crab linguine main lush. Fresh food and lovely people serving.

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Wayne07422 . 2020-08-04

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Recommended to us by one of the staff at our hotel. So pleased we went. The restaurant has a beautiful view of the sea from the cliff and we could watch the sun going down. The food was amazing so much choice and some real classic Italian dishes. Haven’t found an Italian restaurant which isn’t a chain like this for a long time. We had Scallops and bacon which were delicious, cooked to perfection, Pumpkin Ravioli in a wonderful tomato sauce, Fillet Rossini, Padrino chicken in a cream and brandy sauce with prawns so yummy and then dessert, so full we walked all the way back to the hotel. Excellent value for money. Will definitely visit again. The restaurant isn’t fancy but the food and staff out of this world. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

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sbuntie . 2020-07-30

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Wasn’t great, pizza we had was raw in the middle and food was overall bland, didn’t taste like authentic Italian cuisine. Overall disappointed.

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lrxxxx . 2020-07-29

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Tried to get a table for Saturday 25 July but was fully booked so booked for Sunday and we are so glad we did the food was amazing the staff were excellent and the restaurant has a great view over looking the seafront . Couldn’t fault it at all nothing was too much trouble and there was no rushing from course to course just a nice relaxed evening. Highly recommend Padrino.

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iandun2018 . 2020-07-27

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Perfect evening. Delicious food as always. Gente and Artu made us feel very welcome. We had amazing garlic bread and olives followed by garlic prawns, deep fried Brie and prawn cocktail. Mains was t bone steak, salmon pasta and prawn tagliatelle with truffle oil. Desserts was even more delicious, creme brûlée and sorbet. Would really recommend for an affordable all round enjoyable evening. Thank you all.

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Lorrainesway . 2020-07-27

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I haven't missed many of the restaurants, more the human contact, but Padrinos is the exception, as I was really missing visiting for a pizza or pasta. A four month break from going there meant they had a lot to live up to, but the experience was awesome. Customer service was brilliant, food sensational and I can't wait to go again. To start we shared the chilli and garlic pizza bread, and I followed that with the menu of the day, deep fried mushrooms. They were red hot when they came out and super tasty. For the main course, I had the chicken with mushrooms, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. All washed down with a couple of peronis and a complementary Lemoncello. At under £50 for two, the value for money is amazing. Shame there's only five stars, as I would give them 10!

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Ian R . 2020-07-24

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Firstly, we came here as other restaurants were shut mid-week nights, however, I'm so glad we did. The food we ate was absolutely delicious and plentiful. The prices were fair and competitive and the service received from staff was attentive and warm. My only critique would be that the food courses came immediately after each other, and I personally enjoy a break in between - so if you're the same, probably worth mentioning it. All in all, I'd gladly come back here for a delicious authentic meal at any point. Go check it out!!!

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Dechelski . 2020-07-15

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Great to be back last night. As before lockdown the welcome was as warm as ever. Vera was wonderful. Very patient. Good recommendation for the wine. Food perfect. Can’t wait to go again.

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LippyBrentwood_Essex . 2020-07-13

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We came here as a family twice in quick succession, pre lockdown, - both birthday celebrations. The service here is efficient and extremely friendly - you are made to feel incredibly welcome here.Between the two visits us we had a mixture of lamb, steak and pasta dishes - all were superb, tasty, delicious and well presented.This restaurant has become a firm favourite with my family and my children constantly ask if we can visit again. We will very soon.

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deetee68 . 2020-07-12

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I came here for the first time just before lockdown on the off chance as I was seeing a show at the cliffs!! I enjoyed the meal so much I booked again last Friday!! The food was fresh full of flavour and service was amazing!!!The restaurant was busy but definitely not uncomfortable!! Very spaced out! The did turn people away who didn’t have a table booked! Love the meal so much we have booked again for a few weeks time!

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jemmab1402 . 2020-07-12

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Me & my boyfriend booked Padrino after a quick google search whilst visiting Southend for the day. We immediately knew we had made an excellent decision - the service was 10/10 and the food was delicious. I ordered the mussels and pork belly (I highly recommend!) and my boyfriend also had the mussels with the turkey pasta. I do not want to forget to mention that this 2 course meal was only £10.95 a head!! Bargain for the quality of food & service!! We used hand sanitiser on entry and the waiters were cautious about cleanliness and good hygiene. We felt extremely safe dining in this restaurant during the current situation with COVID-19. We would both highly recommend to anyone!!!!

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bemo1234 . 2020-07-07

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So lovely to be able to dine again at Padrinos tonight after the lockdown absence. Staff were so welcoming and food was amazing, just lovely 😁

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Peterandjill . 2020-07-04

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Delicious authentic Italian food. Really good value for money. Friendly service. One of our favourites for a pre-theatre meal.

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ajscott85 . 2020-04-01

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Lovely meal, great service, would highly recommended. Visited Sunday, late afternoon with my daughter and father. Seafood spaghetti was delicious. Staff very friendly, efficient and helpful. Will be returning when we are next in Southend.

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gillfleur . 2020-03-08

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I called yesterday to see if we get a table at short notice and I'm really pleased to say that they fitted us in. From start to finish the food and service was fantastic. Highly recommend this place. Thanks ever so much!

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766chelsea . 2020-03-08

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Excellent food, friendly efficient service and reasonable prices. I don't live locally and booked at very short notice without my usual meticulous research. My friend and I were very impressed with everything about this restaurant. Would definitely recommend!

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T6271NOsharonl . 2020-03-06

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Excellent food, first class service and not overly priced. Specials board is exceptional. They also have a 2 course fixed priced menu.

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stefclampett . 2020-02-28

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My husband and I ate with friends here last Saturday before going to a show. The restaurant had a warm and inviting atmosphere and we were quickly seated and served. I fancied the chicken in creamy mushroom sauce which was actually on the set lunchtime menu but they very kindly made it for me as an a la carte dish, it was absolutely delicious and the vegetables were al dente which is just how I like them. My other companions enjoyed their mains of pizza, cannelloni and tagliatelle. My friend and I had desert, she said her profiteroles were the best she had ever eaten and I enjoyed my chocolate fondant. The savignon blanc and Rose were very good as was the coffee which came with a charming mini biscotti. So lovely that you get given chocolate mints when you ask for the bill, not many establishments do this now. We were also treated to a complimentary limoncello which rounded our meal off beautifully. Waiting staff were very friendly and attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely come again when we have another trip to the theatre planned and will also try the lunchtime set menu when catching up with girlfriends. Highly recommend.

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Samantha G . 2020-02-15

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Beautiful food and lovely staff. The risotto was the best we have ever had outside of Italy! We will definitely be coming back.

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suzannew329 . 2020-02-15

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Visited with family before a show at The Cliffs. The restaurant was filled to capacity, a lovely warm vibrant atmosphere.We were attended to very quickly and our attention directed to the specials board. WOW! Do not miss out on the specials!So a combination of food and drink were ordered including pork T-bone, Dover Sole, Salmon, Wild Boar Ravioli and lots of drinks.I can only say everything was perfect. The highlight for me was the Panna cotta. Try it. It's the law.It's our intention to return, not as something to fill our bellies before a show but to enjoy spectacular food in a great setting with brilliant friendly service. Faultless.

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icoxwell1969 . 2020-02-10

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Hard to beat, our choices this time were Pumpkin Ravioli, Sea Bream and Gamberoni Piccante, Rack of Lamb, molto buona!!. A great friendly atmosphere is provided by Stefano and his team.

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peebee43 . 2020-02-10

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Visited padrinos last night and after hearing so many friends compliments of this place I wasn't disappointed. The service was really good and professional.everyone that works there u can tell has a passion for their work.the food from starters main course to desserts was delicious.all of us thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. I cant wait to go back there! Well done and thank you to all the staff that made the evening so enjoyable!

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chrisl9433 . 2020-02-08

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Went with family for birthday celebration, party of 5 , all starters and main courses fantastic, lovely atmosphere, great staff , can’t wait to return.

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N3723RSdebbiew . 2020-02-02

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The owner has been here over 40 years. The food has been consistently amazing and has moved with the times. Friendly staff that never keeps you waiting. Great prices and you walk away feeling like you had that amazing evening you wanted.

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SeanF1286 . 2020-02-01

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Pasdrino's is one of the best Restaurants in the Town and it is really a special place. They have put their troubles behind them and have got even better. The service is second to none, the food is top drawer and the staff are friendly and ever so helpful. Special thanks to Antonius who is great at what he does and nothing is too much to him to ensure his customers are made welcome. We had a table for 10 and they looked after us brilliantly.

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evertonFC09 . 2020-01-24

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We booked a table for 6 for my daughters birthday. It is her favourite restaurant and we were not disappointed. The menu is extensive and excellent value. The food is consistently excellent. They obviously have a superb chef!

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johnbudge0408 . 2020-01-20

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A very friendly reception. Felt welcome without a reservation. The menu is extensive! Took a long time to read. But there is plenty there for everyone and all cooked fresh. Well priced and very well cooked. I will return.

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steven_wilkinson . 2020-01-18

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Popped in as going to theatre, superb choice and specials...great value and wonderful food. We will return. A lovely place

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Adventurer291449 . 2020-01-18

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Went to lunch for a birthday celebration, there were 10 of us. Lovely food and staff, will be returning. Thank you

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Chimmyzxc . 2020-01-11

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The food is so good here and there's always a warm reception. Love it here! It's hard to choose a main because they all sound so good, but there's plenty of fish options which is great.

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Tanya W . 2020-01-11

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I have eaten here a number of times and always had good friendly service and wonderful food. We had an 8-year old with us this time and he knocked over a drink by accident. The waitress was onto it like a flash - no fuss, cleared up plus something to dry himself with. Lovely food, but perhaps their wine list needs reviewing...

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Elaine J . 2019-12-14

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This was a really good pre theatre meal at a very reasonable price. We stuck to the fixed price set menu which was excellent. The service was attentive throughout, without us feeling rushed. We have been to Padrino’s several times and never had a bad meal.

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Sharon R . 2019-12-08

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Brilliant in every way and staff really nice nothing too much. We went before a show and the service is second to none. I cannot praise this restaurant enough I only wish we lived nearer and we would then visit more often. We had the set menu and could not fault and our friends had dishes off the main menu and they said it was superb.

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jeaniepayne50 . 2019-12-08

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Very attentive service and friendly. I had a massive bit of swordfish which was cooked really well. Delicious wine. Only minor point (hence the 4 stars) is that the potatoes were slightly over salted for my taste. Would go again.

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shana_tafa . 2019-12-05

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This quickly became a favourite of mine and we have frequented for birthdays over the last few years. Lovely food and staff!

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beccyhp . 2019-11-26

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Great value for money, especially the pre show menu Food is delish, just like Mama used to make Lovely family atmosphere

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Z2927HZkateb . 2019-11-16

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A great selection of classic Italian dishes on the menu and a specials board even more choice. The staff are friendly and attentive and the food was excellent. Will definitely be returning to Padrino.

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NiceFolk . 2019-11-14

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My friend and I were going out to see We will rock you at the Cliffs, and decided to treat ourselves to a pre-theatre dinner. Padrino offered amazing value at 2 courses for £9.95 so I booked. I must admit at that price I wasn't expecting much. However my friend and I were delighted the minute we got through the door. Such a friendly, warm greeting, with that level of service throughout the evening. The food was wonderful too. My friend had the two course set menu and we couldn't believe the amount of breaded mushrooms she got first course! I had the most beautiful Calzone for main course, really fresh pizza base and stuffed full of toppings unlike other, less generous, Italians.

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mrsbsouthend . 2019-11-14

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Couldn't fault anything about this place. Food was delicious, decent size portions and good price. Lovely venue and friendly staff.

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B9401BEgregl . 2019-11-09

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Went for dinner on a Friday and enjoyed a superb early evening meal .Felt a bit rushed to order food and drink But as the restaurant began to fill I understood why might be more relaxed midweek however I thoroughly enjoyed the food and felt it was very good value

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dghdunmow . 2019-11-08

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Booked for a last-minute anniversary celebration as we both love Italian.

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AndyAitch65 . 2019-11-07

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Warm welcome. Extensive menu and incredibly affordable ... a delicious pizza for each of us for under £10 each!

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180debbieb . 2019-11-01

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Visited Padrino's last Wednesday evening for a midweek evening meal. We had two a two course meal for £9.95 each which was good value for money. I had Minestrone Soup to start with a main course of Chicken in mushroom sauce with three different vegetables. I am not absolutely fond of mushrooms but I must say the sauce was fantastic along with everything else. My wife had Whitebait to start with Lasagna for her main. We both agreed it was real value for money and finished it all of with a large glass of wine which was also very nice. I would recommend Padrino's for the value for money meals we had plus excellent friendly service.

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jeffandsuecardy56 . 2019-10-31

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It’s rare for 2 people to have a meal and not be able to find a single thing to fault between 7 different plates of food. This was my first visit to padrinos and it won’t be my last. I was in the area for a show at the cliffs and wanted to treat my mum to a nice birthday meal. I reviewed the best places to eat nearby and I can now see why padrinos was top of that list. From the greeting to the bill everything was spot on. Food was fresh and amazing value for money. Portion sizes were perfect and seasoned to perfection. For a Monday night it was packed and I witnessed at least 30 people turned away. This speaks volumes for the quality and desire to eat here. Thank you to all the team for a memorable first experience and I will return with my wife as she is now wanting to sample the food for herself. Keep up the great work.

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. 2019-10-29

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Booked table for 5 pm, for a pre theatre meal. Restaurant staff were polite and friendly, service was quick. Had a delicious sea bass main course followed by the best panna cotta. Restaurant toilets were very clean. Highly recommended.

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Hilary M . 2019-10-29

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Ignore the bad reviews. They are very annoying. The food is fabulous, the staff are great, the atmosphere lovely. They are always booked up to the eyeballs, so even though there are loads of empty tables, they are all genuinely reserved. We dine early and see many turned away if they are not booked, so how can a one star be allowed from people who did not even eat there? No other restaurant compares to Padrinos; just read the good reviews :-)

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. 2019-10-27

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We booked this restaurant at quite short notice. We originally booked for 2 but at the last min had to bring out 3 boys with us. The lady on the phone was always polite and thankfully could accomade us. We arrived early and were welcomed at the bar with a drink. We were brought to our table quickly. The staff were so attentive and quick. We ordered our food and within a short space of time our food had arrived. It was delicious!! Really lovely, freshly cooked food. We cleared our plates! We found this restaurant to be very reasonable, child friendly,a great atmosphere,brilliant staff and delicious freshly cooked food.

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. 2019-10-26

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Appeared a lovely restaurant and the food was nice, what let it down slightly was that there was no atmosphere, maybe because we were the only customers the entire time? The staff also very chatty amongst themselves just standing around (there must of been something they could of been doing?) a bit more than I would say was appropriate. All in all would come back but would be the last time if the lack of atmosphere hadn’t improved.

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. 2019-10-25

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Booked in advance for a group of 6 adults and 7 kids with no problem following a show at the Cliffs Pavilion.

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. 2019-10-23

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Our first visit last Friday night and it was great.

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. 2019-10-22

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Had a lovely meal here with my family (including two young kids). Food was delicious and staff were just fab!! So warm and friendly and great with the kids too! Thoroughly recommend!! Thank you :)

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Pinkshopper_123 . 2019-10-10

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a meal for 4 ,2 courses in plenty of time for evening performance at Cliffs. Lovely food well presented and very reasonable

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Miriam S . 2019-10-09

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Excellent service, excellent food. Will definitely visit again. We called in pre show at the Cliffs Pavillion. We hadn’t booked but they managed to squeeze us in.

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Madeline W . 2019-10-09

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Whenever we go to Southend for a visit to the theatre we make a point of booking a table here.

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Wheelerd81 . 2019-10-06

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Great cuisine and service ideally situated by the sea, great walk along the promenade, not rushed excellent!

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Goonerob . 2019-10-04

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We booked this restaurant for a friend’s get together.

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Martystravels . 2019-10-01

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Visited Padrino for the first time today for A special birthday. From the moment I rang to make the reservation you could feel the friendly family run vibe.

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Sarahmidwinter . 2019-10-01

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Chose this restaurant because it was near to the Cliffs Pavilion where we had tickets for an event. Rated at #2 we had reasonably high expectations. The food was plentiful, served piping hot but too much garlic in everything. The service was quick to the point of being rude because we felt so rushed.

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pj957 . 2019-09-30

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