The best restaurants serving Italian food in England

Fantástico lugar con un gran ambiente y comida encantadora. El personal es muy bien informado y muy amable. ¡Me encantó!

The food here is always fresh, beautifully presented and delicious. You can really taste the care that goes into each dish. The family who runs the café are absolutely lovely—warm, welcoming, and always ready with a smile. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel at home. Last time, I had their special dish with avocado, poached eggs, chorizo, and fresh chilli. It was perfectly balanced—creamy and full of flavour. Highly recommend!

Mad in Italy 2 has quickly become one of my favourite spots in Gravesend. The vibe is cozy and relaxed, but with a real touch of Italian charm. You can tell they care about the experience from the moment you walk through the door. The food is the real star here. Proper Italian pizza with that perfect thin crust and rich tomato base, and the pasta? Unreal. Full of flavour, cooked just right, and served hot and fresh. I had the carbonara and it was honestly one of the best I’ve had outside of Italy. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the staff are lovely – helpful, friendly, and full of recommendations if you’re not sure what to order. Highly recommend for date nights, family meals, or even just a catch-up with friends over great food and wine. If you’re looking for proper Italian food in Gravesend, Mad in Italy 2 is the place.

Made a special journey to this brewery, in January after checking their webdite , which said they were popen , only to find it closed . Why is the website not updated.

If you like pizza then you're in for a pleasant surprise

We came across this place by accident whilst visiting the area. The staff are absolutely amazing - so friendly and welcoming. The food ( Ratatouille pizza, bruschetta and rocket salad) were great. Possibly the best bruschetta I’ve ever had. Thank you. You must go there!

I don’t usually dwell on poor service, but this experience left a particularly bitter taste. We arrived at 8:12 PM and were immediately met with pressure from the waiter, who told us the kitchen would be closing in 20 minutes. From the moment we sat down, we felt rushed—not only with our food order but also when choosing wine. The tone was abrupt, and the atmosphere felt more like a last-minute pit stop than a welcoming dining experience. In hindsight, we should have left right then, as it was clear from the outset that we weren’t being treated with basic hospitality. Feeling cornered, we hastily ordered three dishes and a bottle of wine just to avoid missing out. But what followed only added insult to injury. At 9 PM, four more guests arrived and were allowed to order freely without any mention of time constraints. When we challenged the waiter about the discrepancy, he denied saying the kitchen was closing in 20 minutes and even falsely claimed we had arrived at 8:30 PM. Only when he checked the system—which clearly showed 8:12 PM—did the timeline become undeniable. Yet even then, he continued to deny ever pressuring us, despite there being three of us who heard him say it clearly. It was deeply frustrating to be rushed, gaslit, and then dismissed, especially when it became clear that the kitchen was never in danger of closing. We felt manipulated into ordering quickly for no reason at all. Fried Baby Squid (£17.00): Lightly battered but visually unappealing—almost blackened. Grilled Mackerel (£13.00): Well cooked, with a salty sauce and pickled radishes. Pentolaccia Scoglio: A rich and satisfying seafood pasta; easily the standout dish. Decent quality and reasonably priced, though we barely had a moment to consider the options. Despite the good food, the lack of welcome, dishonesty from staff, and unnecessary pressure ruined the evening. We felt uncomfortable from the moment we arrived and were treated with a complete disregard for the customer experience. I will not be returning, and I do not recommend this restaurant.

I have been here twice in the last month and just wish I knew about it sooner! It has a lovely family atmosphere, great food and a lovely garden in the back. You can bring your own alcohol and my server was even kind enough to put my drinks in the fridge for me! I will definitely be returning again soon - Thank you!

This is a family run restaurant where the food is made to order with love and care. Our lovely host Laura always has time for a quick chat. The ingredients are fresh with a wide range to choose from and they even have gluten free pasta. The Golden Pyramid is, according to my partner the best desert he’s ever had in his life! Always popular but if you dine early, say 6pm you can get a table. We couldn’t get a spot on Valentines Day though as it was packed. It just shows how good the food and atmosphere is.

Very good Italian restaurant. Everything we ordered was very good. Good Italian dishes and warm atmosphere. The staff welcoming and friendly

Greek food today which was very nice. Busy but nice outdoor and indoor areas close to the canal. Lovely cider from Ashford. All in all very enjoyable!

I went here on a Saturday evening for dinner, it was a very quiet little pub but when my friend called in advanced they told us that we were not able to reserve tables although when we went into the pub there were tables that were reserved. They had also told us we weren’t able to bring dogs but we saw people outside with a dog as well as someone bringing their dog inside. This was a bit strange. Although the pizza here was very nice and I think it was reasonably priced although it was quite a thin pizza. Other than that I think this pub is a nice place if you want to go somewhere quiet and peaceful for dinner or drinks.

We arrived quite early on a Saturday evening so the restaurant wasn’t busy. The decoration and styling of the restaurant is beautiful. Staff were attentive and in no way rushing at you but let you take your time and more than happy to explain the menu. Once we’d ordered our drinks, and had time to look at the menu and ordered, the food came up hot and served beautifully on the plates. The food was as tasty as it looked. After completing our meal complimentary Limoncello was poured at the table. We will definitely be back and would recommend this restaurant and hope it continues to flourish

DELICIOUS - amazing service with Sandra and the best food from Mario. Highly recommend!!