The best restaurants serving Italian food in England

Beautiful Food, Pizzas Are Delicious & So Tasty. Lovely Staff, Will Be Back Again!.

The overall service and atmosphere had a liveley feel with upstairs and downstairs seating for all occasions, the staff were attentive and catered to our every need (including my insanely fussy sister) and the food vairied from shaped pizzas for the kids and a range of desserts and starters

I went with a party of 12 at lunch time. The staff were lovely and food came quickly. Garlic bread between us. This was nice. Then starters. I had the pate. It was ok. Then for mains I had the risotto. It’s was extremely salty and I couldn’t eat it. The price was ok. We used the lunchtime menu. And it was set prices. £20 per person for 2 courses. I wouldn’t rush back though

The pasta was delicious but the quality of service was poor. Despite checking our order three times, we still had the wrong pasta dish ( it was really tasty though) We ordered the burrata, asked if we needed bread with it, she said to see how we went as it had some on it, it turned out the garnish was breadcrumbs but we had no chance of catching anyone’s attention to order some bread. I wrote the following day to the restaurant as I am not a trip advisor warrior but they have not bothered to reply which epitomises the attitude to customer service.

Delicious, fresh food, great service and a modern, relaxed space. They have a good seafood selection, and the steaks are always grilled just how I like them.

My children said this was the best restaurant they've ever been to! We had a lovely time; the children had make your own pizzas which they loved. It felt really friendly and it was great to see it full on a Saturday night. We will definitely be back.

The best ice-cream I have had in my life.

Excellent pizza and rapid delivery.

A Sunday Lunch Worth Waiting For! No one has ever anticipated a Sunday lunch more than me! I first met Simonetta, the proprietor of Ida, nearly a year ago while swimming. I’d already heard about the restaurant, and when I discovered Simonetta was also a novelist, I pre-ordered her book Ida at My Table right away. During a long recovery, I read it cover to cover—reliving the story of her family and the restaurant in beautifully descriptive prose. I felt as though I’d already met everyone before even stepping foot inside. Not long after the book launch, I attended a reading with my friend Adam where we finally met the real-life characters. Since then, I’d been dreaming of a meal curated by Simonetta and her husband Avi. Life got in the way, and I also wanted to wait until Adam—who was observing Ramadan—could join. So we held off just a little longer. When we finally arrived, the day couldn’t have been more perfect. Sunlight poured through the large windows, filtering through shelves lined with bottles, casting a warm, inviting glow across the room. It felt immediately comforting. Having a proper chat with Avi and seeing Simonetta in her “castle” was a joy in itself. We were treated like royalty—but it’s clear everyone who walks through those doors receives the same heartfelt hospitality. The food exceeded expectations. Everything—from the antipasti to the handmade pasta—was clearly made with love and care. I had the tagliatelle al ragù, but we shared and tasted all the dishes. The food was rich yet wholesome, flavourful, and deeply satisfying. Each dish felt like something made at home by someone who truly cares. Ida’s whole team are exceptional. Yes, I’m biased. But if you’ve read the book, met the family, or simply appreciate a meal made from the heart, you’ll understand. This wasn’t just lunch. It was a story brought to life.

Fabulous meal, huge portions and great service. Was very noisy on a Saturday evening so probably would choose another time as it was too much for me.

Wonderful lunch on a cold May day. Great service! Great food! Great Value! Toilets very clean Also.

I love an independent restaurant and feel they deserve support . That said I do have higher expectations from them because they’re more interested in success , generally . This was one is ok . I couldn’t help wonder why I was served my fish with roasted potatoes and mashed potatoes . No other vegetables , odd , a bit of a carb fest I thought . Tasted fine though. As we came to dessert , we perused the menu and we were told the Tiramisu was home made so I ordered that , well I don’t think it was as it was okay but frozen in the middle and the owners nose was visibly growing as we left , I could see it . We didn’t stay for coffee , but visited the loo before we left and saw the soap dispenser was so dirty I thought my hands would be cleaner with my own sanitiser . So more thought and a little more attention to details could have turned a pleasant evening into a tremendous one .

Me encanta todo lo que he experimentado aquí con mis amigos. Al principio no estaba muy seguro de ello, pero terminamos disfrutando de cada momento. El servicio y la hospitalidad eran realmente fantásticos!

Have lived within 25 mins for over 20 years and never heard of Pazzia. Introduced by a good friend on a Monday night, we were very impressed. Good menu with lovely specials ( I had lamb shank after the prawns), and attentive service. We will return.

We went for a late lunch on Sunday, around 4pm. They were great! I love going to an Italian restaurant where people are authentic Italians that speak Italian among themselves. We discovered a gem in Finchley! Food was great and fast service. Lovely! We will comeback!