The best restaurants serving Italian food in England

“Unfortunately, my recent visit to La Botegga di Anna was highly disappointing. The staff members were incredibly rude and unaccommodating throughout my entire meal. The food quality was far below expectations, with tasteless dishes and poorly cooked ingredients. What made matters worse was the owner’s aggressive behavior towards customers, creating an uncomfortable dining atmosphere. I regretfully cannot recommend this restaurant based on my experience.”

Mis amigos y yo tuvimos una reunión y pedimos algunos platos italianos tradicionales como carbonara y era delicioso y grande.

I was really looking forward to visiting this restaurant, the whole experience was very disappointing. We waited 45 minutes for the table, 2 of the main pasta dishes were not available, several other tables had complaints, we waited another 40 minutes for the starters to arrive no one asked if everything was ok with our food, the portions were really small, 2 x2 inch pieces of what was supposed to be focaccia with the starter, cold main meals and really small portions again and no staff came to check if our meals were ok. Wouldn’t recommend.

Delicious food and friendly staff. Pleasant restaurant with nice decor. Would definitely visit again if in town vsiting the area.

We wanted to eat before a show at the Corn Hall and Puccini's was very convenient. We had read a couple of the bad reviews so we where a little concerned about the service and the and quality of the food. However the service was warm and efficient. The food was delicious. Lovely pizzas, and the seafood pasta was a big hit. Four people two courses each, beer and wine. Just under £90! It made a lovely start to our evening. Thank you Puccini's

Food was very tasty, atmosphere lively, and quite loud. Service was not what I'd expect for a higher priced restaurant like this. It took ages for anyone to even take an initial drinks order, even though we were sat right in front of the kitchen. No one seemed to be allocated to oversee our table so service continued to be hit and miss until Cesare got involved. He rectified the errors of his colleagues and was actually really entertaining and left us feeling that it was a fun evening. Thank you Cesare!

This is a friendly café with a real family feeling. The food is freshly prepared and well presented. Would recommend the Casa Cafe for breakfast or lunch. Whether you want a full English or something lighter or are looking for a cob for lunch or something more substantial... I highly recommend Louie's Special Omelette!

Been going to Al Fresco for years. Usually use the Whetstone one but had been here a few times and thought we'd try it again now it's reopened . I wondered if it's changed hands as didn't recognise any staff, the menu was different and there was zero atmosphere. Sadly the food was distinctly average.

I can't believe there is even one negative review regarding food on this site. Kids yes, they are a bloody nuisance everywhere especially when their parents treat the place like a childrens' playground and, unfortunately, this is an area where 'little darlings' are allowed to 'express themselves'. However, for adults... As a semi-regular, I have always considered their pizzas not just the best in Brighton but just about everywhere. This was, nevertheless, the first time I/we - there were seven of us - had been for Sunday roast. Superb is an understatement. The portions were huge - I think I must have had half a splendidly cooked cow! - while others indulged in a mixed meat roast. The accompanying vegetables were more than plentiful and, despite, being tantalised by the dessert menu, unfortunately none of us had room. Drinks prices are a little steep for an out of city centre establishment but food prices are cheap by comparison and the quality is fantastic.

Amazing sourdough pesto Parma ham and mozzarella panini lovely Italian cafe. Great service very kind. Definitely my favourite cafe in Cambridge

Nous avons découvert cette petite pizzeria lors de notre voyage à Londres et nous avons été ravis Les pizzas sont toutes succulentes et l’accueil formidable . Les prix sont très abordables Le patron nous ont même donné des adresses d’autres restaurants excellents et pas chers Je recommande vivement

Different venue being out in own special location but real shame about the very small portions of food for price paid and quality of food should be better .Staff reasonably attentive justifying the added service charge .

¡La mejor pizza que he probado! Este es un gran lugar en cualquier momento del día. Postres brillantes también. Gran selección de cerveza. A mis peques les encanta la esquina de los niños con juegos y libros.

Excellent food the figs and burrata were perfect, gish kebab beautifully cooked wonderfully delicious dessert .Friendly knowledgeable staff will definitely vist again Martin West

Very disappointing Shakshuka, normally a Shakshuka is a vibrant spicy red and exciting dish of tomatoes, peppers, eggs, spinach, different toppings are added to each version, I had to ask for a spoon as it was more of a brown soup which I couldn’t eat with a knife and fork. All the other items I’ve had from the menu have been lovely, I didn’t complain at the time as I was with my friend. I was also charged a service fee on top, to which I was told ‘it saved people scrabbling around looking for loose change’ hearing such a dire comment is not what you expect, as after all, a tip is given for the enjoyment of food, service and the ambience of a place which unfortunately was ruined by the continuous noise of the blender making smoothies/milkshakes which I suppose couldn’t be helped on such a hot day.