Taste of Italy Pizza Bar in Chelmsford

Dine at Taste of Italy and you will not be disappointed! Food and staff are excellent. Gracie Lucia!

Great pasta and lovely place! I had some amazing pasta at Taste Of Italy Pizza Bar — super tasty and fresh! The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was cozy. Highly recommend! 🍝😋

Had two lovely pizzas and a starter. Friendly staff. Amazing pizza, which hit the spot. Highly recommended. We will be back. Thanks.

Best pizza I have had. Delicious food, amazing staff, calamari absolutely yum! Will return without a doubt. A hidden gem behind a bus station!

Food was excellent, especially the pizza, probably best we've had since a trip to Rome a year and a half ago. Service supper friendly, and Sergio was a great host.

The best pizza! Good dought and ingredients! Yumi! ❤️ I came back again...and I was not disappointed❤️

Very good food and friendly staff

I’ve been here a few times, it is much as I would like and the last time was quite a while ago. All I can say is the Pizza’s have just got even better (they were great before). Reminds me of Naples. Authentic and delicious, trust me you won’t be disappointed!!!

We came her for dinner recently with our two friends and cannot wait to come back! The food was fresh, tasty and incredibly filling. Staff were friendly and chatty, took note it was our friends birthday and surprised her with a candle in her dessert. The atmosphere was really lovely and I cannot express HOW DELICIOUS our dinner was! It is definitely worth a visit!

Amazing service! Nduja and buratta pizza is a must try

We love the place 🙂 Delicious pizza and lovely tiramisu!

This is the second time we have eaten at this restaurant and drive over half hour to get there. It’s the best pizza I have eaten, highly recommend and very great service too.

Good pre-theatre location and good pizzas

This place is our favourite Italian restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious, authentic, fresh & generous in portion size. The staff are so friendly too & very attentive. Literally can’t fault it.

So just love this restaurant. Always warm and attentive staff and the food is incredible. They deserve their success and the awards they’ve won. A real asset to Chelmsford!

Very nice food and welcoming staff

Great food in a pleasant atmosphere.

I really loved the food, the service. The ladied who attended me were very kind and always kept an eye on me. The only one aspect that I consider the restaurant can improve is offering tap or draft beer. However, they offer a good assortment of bottled Italian beers. Il calzone was pretty good with a good balance of all its ingredients taste.

Absolutely the best pizza restaurant in Chelmsford. They are also great with my kids and handed out a free babycino when one of them got upset. I can’t recommend this place more.

1st time dining at Taste Of Italy, and would definitely recommend when you are in Chelmsford. Great food, lovely atmosphere and the staff were amazing.

Such a lovely welcoming place, we've been here for a couple of meals and every time the service and food are amazing. THE best authentic pizza you can get in Chelmsford with such high quality service.

Best pizza I’ve ever had. Crispy base, great sauce, fresh toppings—everything was spot on. Very good food at a reasonable price! The service was also friendly and quick. I’ll definitely be back. Thank you!

A wonderful restaurant with a very delicious pizza, quality service and a perfect beer. I will definitely be back

As an Italian and a vegan, I can absolutely confirm that Taste of Italy makes truly Italian pizza, plus they have great vegan options and amazing service! Everything was spot on: great food (they can make any pizza and calzone with vegan mozzarella), attentive service, Italian beers, great background music, and even coffee and limoncello were amazing. I will definitely be coming back here again!

Amazing food, atmosphere and service.

We popped in on our anniversary without a booking and were made so welcome! Enjoyed a fantastic margarita (cocktail!), great pizza and then were given some unexpected extra treats too! So grateful to you for making our day special.... We'll be back! X

Everything was extremely tasty: the pizza, the calzone and the cocktails. We were well impressed. Also, an impeccable service, highly recommend this restaurant. Thank you guys!

We had a lovely family dinner here yesterday, and everything about the experience was wonderful. The food was absolutely delicious, and Ioana, our waitress, took such great care of us. We hadn’t made a booking (though I’d definitely recommend it!), as we only discovered the restaurant by chance. It turned out to be a very special day for us — it marked one year since my father-in-law passed away. We decided to spend the day together as a family, letting the day guide us. Throughout, we kept noticing little signs that reminded us of him, which meant a lot to all of us, especially my wife and mother-in-law. The restaurant didn’t know the significance of the day, but still went out of their way to make our meal feel special. As I said, we didn’t have a reservation yet they did their upmost to accommodate us. We’re so grateful for their warmth and kindness, and we’ll definitely be returning. Highly recommend!

Deserved rating. Pizzas are amazing best in the araa. Only been in for collection but they are ready exactly when they say they are.

Authentic Italian food, lovely atmosphere and great service! Thank you.

Popped in before going to the theatre. Lively atmosphere, friendly staff and amazing food. Will be coming back.

Efficient friendly super service from Peter. Not very busy so a bit light on atmosphere. Great pizza and good value.

Amazing place and Ely is very professional and polite. Thanks. Will come again.

Very good food and impeccable service, I recommend!

I had an excellent Mothers Day pizza.with my son and family.The best.x

The pizzas were excellent, the staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was lively and welcoming! A big thank you to Ely❤️

Great pizza and very friendly service, we'll be back

So friendly great service food was delicious and hot

great prices the pizza is absolutely delicious and the place is just great overall genuinely just perfect

Visited with large family group before theatre show, both the food and service was very good. Would definetly eat here again.

Food was lovely as always. Thank you for the birthday ice cream and song! 🤍 (I didn't have it this time but I totally recommend the canibale pizza)

The best pizza I’ve ever eaten.

I ordered online and there was a slight issue, the customer service was impeccable I truly cannot fault them. The pizza was amazing and so were the fries. Truly an amazing team working here.

Excellent pizza, but very noisy.

Service was poor sadly. We had to ask to order, ask for desert and ask for the bill. It’s also extremely expensive for what you get. £4.29 for a bottle of Diet Coke!! More than most central London restaurants! And two triangular slices of focaccia used for bruschetta for £10.99! If I knew how little I’d be getting for the price I wouldn’t have bothered. My son’s pizza was very tasty but £10.99 for a small pizza and scoop of ice cream was also overpriced. We won’t be back.

Went for my son’s birthday without booking. They managed to fit us in and we’re so thankful they did. Incredible service and the food was amazing. My son said it’s the best pizza he’s ever had and he’s had a few! Will be booking in for my 50th birthday even though we’ll have to travel a fair to get there. So worth a visit thanks guys. My vegan pizza was also delicious

Service and starters was excellent, we had the mixed Italian starter it’s just a shame we had to eat the pizza’s with a knife and fork, very greasy and oily, excellent dough however, everything was soggy sadly, overall experience was good just very unfortunate about the pizza, our opinion it is very overpriced. We expressed our thoughts on the pizza to the staff and they gave us some free desserts to take away and limoncello on the house, not sure we would go back again.

absolutely loved the food, such good service, really recommend this place

Elena was a fantastic server! She really made the experience wonderful and served us some delicious shots at the end of our meal. Very friendly staff and the food was unreal. We will definitely be back for another date night!

One of the best pizzas , and a proper Italian hot chocolate!

Peter was amazing. Good energy, very helpful and friendly Made my son feel so much better , went above and beyond. Fab place. Would recommend.

Great independent pizza spot. The taste of Italy pizza is insane and the staff are super friendly!

Fantastic all round, staff were brilliant! Highly recommend

Great meal for my son's 18th birthday. All the staff were very friendly & efficient. Peter was brilliant & the birthday boy had a free Grappa & we all shared some Limoncello at the end. Good atmosphere & huge portions!

Food was amazing and the staff really elevated our experience, especially Peter. I couldn’t recommend any higher!

Yesterday evening we celebrated my husband's surprise birthday at TASTE OF ITALY restaurant , and the service was exceptional. Lucia and The staff were incredibly helpful and went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. They set up the space beautifully, and provided attentive service throughout the evening. The food was also fantastic, and our guests loved it! My husband was so thrilled with the surprise, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you TASTE OF ITALY always the best Italian restaurant in Chelmsford ❤️

The best pizza I've ever had, definitely a place where to go at any time to enjoy the a delicious pizza created in a most traditional Italian way, with proper Italian ingredients(really makes the difference). From entrance I was impressed with the professionalism of the staff, very respectful and friendly, iven if the restaurant it was full we had no waiting time for our order and it was just perfect, can't wait to share this experience with all of my friends. Highly recommended!

The best Italian restaurant in town. Very good food, for sure best Italian pizza. Friendly, polite and helpfull staff with an amazing location in Chelmsford center. We'll be back soon!

Made a great night out for my lad’s 18th – with a free shot at the end (also for me :-)

We had pre-theatre dinner here last Thursday, 13th Feb '25. The food, as usual, was amazing and a true taste of Italy. The staff here are wonderful, attentive without being over the top. The restaurant is clean and welcoming and the smell of freshly baked pizza fills the air. On this occasion, we had the 3 course set meal, at £23.99 good value for such excellent food. And of course, the staff, they are simply the best! On previous visits, we have had the 'open calzone' a culinary triumph! But for me, it's all about the pizza. I honestly believe you will not find a better pizza this side of Rome! The kitchen and serving areas are spotlessly clean as are the wash rooms. This is now my 'go to' restaurant for great pizza and recharging the spirits! If you love Italian food, make A Taste of Italy your next choice, you won't regret it! Apologies, no photo's, when the food arrived, all I could think about was eating it!!

Had a fantastic lunch in this lively pizzeria. The food is always exceptional as is the service from all of the staff but especially Ioana. Her friendly charming personality will entice you back ! As will the delicious food. Thanks for a great experience.

It was very tasty and the pizzas were AMAZING

Best pizza place in Chelmsford … amazing pizza, great service and a really buzzy atmosphere: the real taste of Italy !

Really good food, quality of the ingredients was very high, pizza dough was so fluffy and tasty. Best pesto I've ever had.

Birthday dinner with friends, pizzas were delicious and the desserts too! Fantastic service from Elena from remembering everyone’s order to taking photos of us all.

The best pizza and service you can have in the area ! Even if we have to travel more than 1h to get here, we love to come in this place at least once a week ! Well done guys ! We love it with you !

Livio was very friendly and very attentive to what we needed. He made our valentine meal very nice

Still the greatest pizza I have tasted in this country. Great service and wine also. Prefect

We had a lovely valentine dinner here. The food was lovely and the staff here are even more lovely. Very welcoming and polite, especially Livio. Thank you.

Another amazing dinner at Taste of Italy, celebrating St. Valentine's. Food was excellent as always. Amazing service from Elena and all the staff. Highly recommended

Livio was great, very good food.

The best Italian spot in town! Amazing food and the best cocktails you’ll ever have! Shoutout to Peter! The best guy ever! Full of love and very cheerful.

Taste of Italy in Chelmsford is an absolute gem! The pizza I had was incredibly authentic, with perfectly crisp, thin bases and massive poofy crusts. The ingredients are clearly top quality, and the balance of flavours is just spot on. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and Peter my waiter was super friendly and passionate about what they do —highly recommend!

Been here a few times, always very good. Love the truffle pizza

Best authentic pizza I’ve had anywhere in the UK by a long shot! Great thin base and thick fluffy crust cooked to absolute perfection! Cannot recommend highly enough!

Amazing Italian pizza! The Portion sizes were great, definitely a go to if you are a couple or looking for something filling and authentic. Staff are attentive and always with a smile - they deserve credit.

Friendly atmosphere and great service. The food was delicious, and the portions were generous. We would definitely go here again.

Unassuming location, utterly amazing food and service!

Good quality food but we did wait for 20 mins for someone to take our drinks order. Also a better choice of background music would improve the experience as not everyone want to eat to endless ‘Drum and Base’.

Great service, delicious food, lovely atmosphere. Been meaning to come here for a long time and it lived up to the hype. We'll be back.

As always a warm welcome, perfect service and excellent food. Nice to meet the new member of staff who is a great addition to the team.

Staff were amazing , attentive , polite and helpful. 10/10 Food was average , I wasn’t overly impressed very soggy pizza which you expect from some traditional style pizzas but this was falling apart. Definitely overhyped. Really overpriced for what it is .

Excellent food, very special people there. We had the nicest birthday celebration, family and friends and all the staff joined the party making us fell incredibly happy and at ease. The best pizza place in Chelmsford, hands down.

Excellent pizzeria with really friendly staff. The pizzas 🍕 are fantastic and very large.

Best pizza I've had in the UK, will definitely be visiting again!

Victoria went above and beyond to make our experience astonishing. The food was delicious as always and we will definitely be returning to enjoy the true taste of Italy.

Always a pleasure to visit Taste of Italy, they continue to produce the best pizzas I’ve had outside of Italy… perhaps even in Italy… but that could be controversial! They are amazing with the kids and always give them a little extra tlc. This time we were served by George, Timea and Elena who always give us excellent service from the moment we walk through the door

Good service and amazing food. Friendly staff. Recommended!!! If you are from Chelmsford or around you should to entry and try.

Great an evening with the misses. Food was fantastic and staff where very help and friendly. Will definitely be going back soon.

We had an amazing dinner at Taste of Italy. Very professional service , the most delicious food and friendly staff!! Highly recommended

I was there a lots of time since it opened, and i would go back whenever i am in the mood for the best pizza in town. Best staff ever as well as the food itself. Very kind and very polite as well.

Excellent food, good quality ingredients and thoughtful flavours. Staff were lovely a d friendly. Would recommend and will visit again in the future.

Had a pre theatre meal yesterday and was not disappointed. The food is delicious ! Tiramasu was one of the best I have tasted 😋 Will be back x

Stopped in here for a quick dinner before seeing an event at the Chelmsford Theatre, which is opposite. Had pizzas and they were absolutely delicious, truly outstanding. I love pizza, and I believe this place is as good as it gets, genuinely amazing food, great service and cannot wait to go back. Thank you

Amazing pizza and very friendly staff

Absolutely amazing food and service. Everything here is fresh and delicious 😋 The owner was making sure everyone was happy with food and top-up drinks. Traditional Italian drinks such as beers, wine, and spirits. Definitely recommend the open calzone pizza. Yam

Good food friendly staff and great atmosphere

The best pizza I ever tried 👍🏾👍🏾

Always nice food and nice people around.

All the food is great, the interior is cute and really clean and the staff are lovely. You have a healthy amount of freedom when it comes to choosing portions (example is pizza sizing) but theres also a diverse variety of other food and drinks you can treat yourself too