The best restaurants serving Italian food in England

I'm Spanish and I visited Pulcinella Pizzeria in West Ealing with my family during Semana Santa — and it was a fantastic experience! They had a delicious set menu for just £12, which was amazing value for such authentic Italian food. The pizza was perfectly cooked in their wood-fired oven, and the ingredients were fresh and full of flavor. The staff was friendly and made us feel very welcome. The cozy atmosphere made it a great spot for a family meal. Definitely one of the best meals we had during our trip. Highly recommended!

Went here as we couldn’t really find anywhere to eat so decided to try it out. We were quickly seated, service was amazing, food was absolutely delicious. We had a pasta dish and the pasta was cooked to perfection. Completely forgot to take a picture of the food. Staff are really friendly. Will definitely go back.

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.

Second visit with family today, service and cuisine maintained, tradition Italian restaurant, worth visiting. Friendly atmosphere, attentive staff, great value for money, quality ingredients providing great tasty food.

If you're on the hunt for a dining experience that exudes a friendly, family atmosphere paired with food that's simply to die for, look no further than Altillo Chelsea. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with warm smiles from the staff, making you feel right at home. To kick off your meal, I highly recommend starting with the mortadella and the delightful bread box that accompanies it. It's a perfect introduction to the culinary delights that await you. For the main course, you can't go wrong with either the wild boar or the rabbit ragu; both are rich in flavor and expertly prepared. And don’t dare skip dessert! Their homemade limoncello, crafted from a cherished family recipe, is the ideal way to finish off your meal. It’s refreshingly delicious and truly a testament to the love and care that goes into every dish. The atmosphere at Altillo is fantastic—vibrant and welcoming, making it a great spot for family gatherings or a cozy dinner date. Plus, having this gem right on our doorstep in Chelsea is a true blessing. I can't recommend Altillo Chelsea enough; it’s a culinary experience that you won’t want to miss!

This restaurant is closed permanently I will miss you guys so much

We had a wonderful family meal at the Bridge to celebrate my parents 45th wedding anniversary. There was nothing that was too much trouble for our fantastic host, Fabio, who looked after us throughout. The food was excellent from starter to desert, the wine was superb too. Everything was reshly prepared, full of flavour and of the highest quality. I noted that some other reviews have complained about the pace or attentiveness of service; but for us the whole evening was a delight in winding back, relaxing, talking to each other and soaking in the experience. The night was capped off with some complimentary limoncello to celebrate the family celebration. We will certainly be back for more.

Excellent pizza with varied, quality, traditional toppings. Good choice of drinks. Friendly but professional environment

We had lunch at Tarantino in Hornchurch. We’ve been using this restaurant for around 25 years and have never been disappointed. We had the set lunch menu which was two courses for £19.95 and shared a bottle of their house white wine which was very palatable. The manager served us and he was friendly and knowledgeable. Yes we will be return.

The food was really good, would go back. Service was slow, but it was busy and there were only two people serving and making drinks - so fair play to them two! They do have lots of gluten free options. Overall, we were there for two hours whilst we had a bottle of wine and a main meal.

Have yet to have a dish from this place that isn't delicious. Highly recommend.

Rude Owner, average food, tiring Decor and pricy. A tacky restaurant that could be placed in a tourist trapp destination. The owner is only pleaseant with regulars. If he does't know you, hostility and rudeness are on the way.Avoid it!

Amazing restaurant! I visit regularly with friends and the food never disappoints. Very reasonable prices for the food and the service is amazing :) I cannot recommend this spot enough, perfect for casual dinners or even for fancier occasions!

Booked this for my birthday today as I had heard so much about it. It was so disappointing. It was Mad Friday (I blame the parents) Atmosphere was non existent. Half the tables were empty. Food was very poor - we all had pizza and it was the worst I have had in a long time. I am on Slimming World and was prepared to blow it for my birthday as a treat, I am so disappointed. We are trying all the restaurants in town and so far this is by far the worst, we won’t be back £90 for 3 pizzas (small tart type, mine was very doughy), 1 chips, 4 beers and 2 glasses of wine