The best restaurants in United Kingdom serving Italian food

Stopped in for lunch after a trip to the museum. Food was fresh and delicious, and servings were huge. As a vegan I paired the salad with garlic bread, and it was so delicious. The salad was loaded with perfectly ripe avocado and fresh greens. I also had a slice of vegan chocolate cake. The portion was very good, and the cake wasn't cloying sweet. Highly recommend!

We had a birthday dinner here. The staff were more than accommodating and the food was amazing. The staff went above and beyond to ensure we whet looked after. Will definitely visit again

Truly amazing, lip-smacking Greek food and amazing customer service ❤️

We’ve just been for lunch but 2.30-4 so a bit quieter however the staff, food and setting were superb. Would return in a heart beat and I don’t often give out outstanding reviews.

Came on Saturday for our Wedding Anniverary and unfortunately I will not be back. We have dined here several times and was looking forward to a night out. Service was not at its best and the food quality this round was underwhelming. I left the restaurant feeling very let down and not eaten a proper meal.

Waited 2 hours for one pizza to be delivered and when it eventually arrived it was cold!

I am saddened to be writing this review As my first few experiences with the food at Zizzona have been positive, so much that I have even recommended this take out to family and friends. Unfortunately the most recent time, which has been the first time speaking to a staff member (unsure of which one) on the phone has left a distasteful feeling regarding the place. On Saturday night, I ordered from Zizzona, a pizza for my boyfriend, my grandma and myself. Mine was a chicken, ham & veg pizza. The 3 of our pizzas were all different. A few hours after I ate my pizza, I was struck with projectile vomiting and some other nasty symptoms. This was an awful night. Whilst I couldn’t be sure this was due to food poisoning, there was still a chance due to the timing of it and intensity of the symptoms. Because of this, I messaged Zizzona on instagram on Sunday sharing what happened because it’s important for them to know so that they are extra careful and take the possibility into consideration that it could have been food poisoning. It’s now Tuesday and my message has not been responsed to yet. So tonight I have decided to phone them and very politely & thoughtfully reiterated what I’d said on the message. To my disappointment, the response from the staff member I spoke to contained zero compassion and straight away I was struck with “we are 100% satisfied with our food safety, no one else has given this complaint, we will reply to your instagram message” This response did feel pretty unprofessional especially due to the severity of the situation. The fact I’d come into the conversation saying that I can’t be 100% certain and this still didn’t seem to matter. Instead of addressing my concerns with understanding or empathy, I was met with defensiveness, which left me feeling dismissed. I wasn't expecting an admission of fault, just a thoughtful acknowledgment of my experience and reassurance that the matter would be taken seriously. It’s important to add, I could have quite easily gone straight to write a google review but I chose to contact them, giving them the chance to respond appropriately. If this has been handled in a suitable and professional manner, I would be leaving no review. I truly wanted to continue being a loyal customer, but after this interaction, I am left questioning whether I can trust their level of care and commitment to their customers’ wellbeing. I hope Zizzona takes this feedback on board and improves their approach to customer service in such situations. *For context: instagram message sent Sunday is uploaded. *As per Zizzona’s latest reply: Yes, I received your response on Instagram following our phone call I made tonight. However, this still doesn’t address my concerns adequately. I wasn’t expecting an admission of fault, but I did hope for some acknowledgment that my experience would be taken seriously. Dismissing any possibility of a connection without considering extra precautions or showing any openness to investigate feels unprofessional, especially in matters related to customer safety., I also noticed a similar review on trip advisor from 2022, where a customer reported her daughter becoming violently ill a few hours after consuming a chicken & chorizo pizza from Zizzona. While this was two years ago, had such concerns been fully investigated back then, perhaps this situation could have been prevented. I strongly believe this issue should be handled more carefully.

Le Rose has now been replaced by a new Italian restaurant (sorry forgot the new name). This place has delicious food and amazing cocktails, I want to gatekeep so it doesn't get too busy, but don't want to risk it closing as it is worth Michelin stars. The service is incredible, the food out of this world and the cocktails insane.

Absolutely delicious food and lovely staff

Always lovely food and attentive,caring service

This is pur second visit since this fantastic place has re started its BYO Friday and Saturday Evening Resteraunt again. Food is super fresh! Pizzas are incredible! Excellent value 2 or 3 course fixed price options across the menu. Ambiance great, front of house excellent. What can I say, just get back down to those who used to go to the Evening Resteraunt BYO and to those who haven't been yet, try it! We will be back again very soon.

I ordered a margharitta in this place at 2030. Got a call to confirm my order at 2032 and was eating delicious pizza at 2045. If you want both an affordable and high quality pizza delivery where you won't have to wait long: this is the pizzeria for you.

I’ve been a regular at this restaurant for over a year now, and it never disappoints. Every visit is a consistently great experience, with both the food and service always exceeding expectations. The pizzas and pastas are generously portioned, and the ingredients are clearly fresh and high quality. Each dish bursts with flavor, and it’s evident that a lot of care goes into the preparation. Whether it’s a cozy dinner or a quick lunch, this spot has become a reliable favorite for its excellent cuisine and welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended! Grazie :)

Got a take away from the kitchen underneath Il Piacere Italian. The food was excellent and portions massive. We got a sharing platter with lovely "clean" Donner meat, chicken, chips and salad. 2 dips and naan bread were also included for £14.95. it fed us both comfortably with plenty left over. Will definitely be back for a other try...well done. If you're not sure go into the restaurant and they will take your order...good normally takes about 15 mins so just time for a quick drink 🍻 🍷😉

Otley's hidden jem! Delicious home cooked Italian food, small intimate venue, friendly service. Reasonable prices as well, especially given the quality. I have never had nicer bruchetta! My daughter also loved her spaghetti Bolognese.