The best restaurants serving Italian food in East of England

other diners too noisy, so inconsiderate

Really lovely staff Starters were nice but the ravilo and the prawn dish had the same tomato sauce which was overly salty, unfortunately this completely put us off

I've probably eaten here >30 times in the last 3 years, always great quality, big portions and a reasonable price.. book in advance as they are routinely at capacity by about 1pm or 6.30pm...

Good food and a pleasant atmosphere with service to match. Would recommend this intimate restaurant for a good night out at reasonable cost.

Wonderful food, lovely atmosphere, really no negative thing to say. Staff were lovely, we both got pizza, both nice. Drink was a little bit on the expensive side but overall would return

Lovely meal. Sat out the back. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Definitely recommend

The food didn’t match what the menu said, no smiles from the waitress’, they all looked bored and fed up.

An amazing restaurant with perfect service and so tasty food the people they was smiley and make us to feel so comfortable the atmosphere was romantic, if you wanna try real Italian cuisine you don't have to hesitate! See you soon guys ☺️

I was going to eat at a pub, but all had stopped serving. Lucky me. This was much better. I had a very good seafood risotto and a delicious creme brulee at at £10 less than yesterday's mediocre curry just up the road (both including a drink)

We had an early dinner here before going to the theatre. I was so glad that I booked, as the restaurant was very busy. The service was excellent, very speedy. The food was amazing! I can highly recommend this Italian. We will definitely be coming back!

We have been to Bella Italia on previous visit and chose to go again as we enjoyed it before. We were right, as soon as we sat down it was great from start to finish. Our waiter ( Jakub) was funny and very friendly, great with kids and took care of our table like we were the only people he had to take care of, but he really had many tables and was the same with all the guests. Definitely the best service ever. The food was yummy and the prices was okay. We will definitely return on our next holiday

It’s such a shame I’ve had to review one of my favourite restaurant a one star. Myself and my partner have been coming here for years and my partner’s family even longer. We love the staff and love the food but wow how one night can an opinion. Firstly, we booked a week in advance as I know it gets busy on a Saturday; booking was for 7:30 for two people. We were greeted by the door and we were taken to a four seater table right by the door. I asked the waitress if we could move to the two seater table by the window or any of the other many tables available. However, they stated it will be busy very soon and there is a seating plan which people have called a few days before to get. I thought hmm well I have booked a week ago but it’s fine! It isn’t going to ruin our evening. We sat down and a table of three were seated to the table next to us which was one inch away so we were very cosy to say the least…we ordered our food which was scallops and bruschetta for starters. I said to my partner that the portion sizes seemed to be smaller and carried on eating. However, the table next to us got the exact same and had two more pieces of bruschetta and more scallops. This is when I started to get angry. I know it’s ridiculous but I don’t expect my portion sizes to be smaller. We got our mains but it was nice. I then asked to speak to a manager and was told there wasn’t one. So I spoke to a waitress who appeared confused. I told her I was not impressed that I was refused to move at the start and an hour later when we were done the tables WERE STILL FREE. She stated there was a plan but I’m sorry the plan evidently isn’t working when so many tables are free after an hour and we were asking multiple time to please move. I told the waitress I wasn’t expecting a free meal but I needed her to know how disappointed we were. She apologised. We asked for the bill and still charged full price. I wasn’t expecting a free meal but at least a discount on the food that was half missing. Absolutely awful service. Won’t be going back.

Amazing customer service from the girl on the till! Me and my sisters always feel welcomed and obsessed with the waffles.

it was good to my specifications

No vegan options, only vegetarian was pasta or salad!! Husband had chicken in parchuto with mash both over salted!! Vegetables over cooked. I had to have prawns and asked for a salad which was just green leaves, one baby tomato and one slice of cucumber!! Total waste of money!!!