The best restaurants serving Italian food in East Midlands

Wow! What a great little place to go. Firstly - we love going out to Italian restaurants to eat so we will leave our dog at home. However as we are on holiday, we couldn’t do that this time. Luckily enough, 1530 is dog friendly outside so you aren’t forced to eat in a general pub spending the same amount of money on mediocre food - so we sat outside in the sun and ate here. The service was quick, friendly and attentive with checks throughout but no disruption. Reasonably priced - £60 for a starter, main and alcoholic drink each (including an aperol!) The lasagna was full of big chunks of pulled meat and the seafood risotto was a very reasonable portion (something you don’t normally see) and had plenty of seafood in. Both were full of flavour. A nice touch to have a chocolate with the bill - no “auto” service charge so you can actually choose to tip if you want! (This place definitely deserves a tip). Will definitely be going back and you must go here if you want great quality food and actual value for money, in 2025!!

Went in about 2pm on a Thursday so it was quiet. Only a small place but had a wonderful, welcoming staff, quick service and the pizza was served fast, got and was delicious.

Great place, lovely and comfortable feels like you are in Greece! Just make sure you put aside 24 years for your order 😘

Amazing food, great staff, amazing quiz night, great friend night out and a place where you can chill and chat with staff

Very friendly restaurant and people. The food was delicious. The atmosphere was great and the food was delicious. Service was good.

Food is amazing! I had the filet steak and it was up there with one of the best I've ever had. Boss man Tony made everyone feel welcomed.

Absolutely amazing authentic Italian food at its best as always! The Pollo Pepe awesome as always! The delivery driver met me at the caravan site and gave me a lift back to the van, being a female here alone it was so kind of him ❤️🙏 and very much appreciated. Highly recommended dine in, take away or delivery all fab 🙂

Amazing meal for mother's day, service was 10 out of 10 and the food is incredible! We're already planning our next visit!

We threw a birthday party for 12 people.Each of us was very satisfied with the food I ate delicious Rock of lamb.My mum she had delicious calamari and risotto Seafood. We were all satisfied with the service. Very nice atmosphere. We will definitely come back

Absolutely fantastic evening, beautiful food served by amazing staff in a superb atmosphere and venue. First visit, already planning when we can return. Portions are perfect size and served fresh and hot, excellent quality ingredients at a very sensible price. Congratulations team you deserve the awards.

This was our first visit since moving to the area , very impressed with everything , pizza and pasta both amazing !! Cocktails taste and look beautiful . Service friendly and welcoming . Will certainly be returning for their weekly offers very soon.. Mille grazie .

Wonderful place for a family meal. Great service. Jo - our waitress was very helpful and looked after us nicely. We had variety of meals (including the burger and mussels) and everything was very delicious.

Family visit again. No surprises, just great food and excellent service at a very good price. As always the atmosphere was good.

Honestly the food is incredible. It's not takeaway food - it's top quality restaurant food without having to put on posh clothes. 10/10 every time

Absolutely delicious and great service and atmosphere. Monkfish was divine. Vegetables delicious. All great. We're lucky to have such a great place in town.