The best restaurants serving Italian food in East of England

Although name has changed, this bakery is perfect for some 'start your day' brekky! From pastries to fry ups this bakery has it all..and whilst your there you can buy lunch too from different pasta choices to rolls with numerous fillings to choose from!

Just found this little gem of a restaurant. If you want traditional, really well cooked food with lovely friendly service... this is your place. If you want quick food... try KFC!!

Lamb shish tender chunky pieces are incredible, pizzas are delicious 😍

Ordered tonight asked for a can off coke got delivered a 40p can off cheap coke what u can get out of a shop rang them up to see how much they selling them for and got told 3 pound

Avoid this restaurant … waste of money… if you like seasoned food.. After looking at the reviews and food pictures here I thought to give this restaurant a try. The food is actually tasteless, I ordered calamari as a starter which was chewy and lacks flavour for my main I went for seafood risotto which wasn't great honestly the chief has no passion for cooking at all. At some point smoke was coming out of the kitchen that was unpleasant left us sneezing also effected my clothes. If you call this an Italian restaurant then sorry to disappoint you.. for those who never tired authentic Italian food then I would not blame you. honestly though avoid wasting your money on such tasteless food menu. Atmosphere I will give it to them is honestly cozy and simple. Service wise they were only two staff, a young lady she was nice but the other staff an older man he is something else… with such an attitude definitely lacks customer service.

Harry + Esme amazing staff, very friendly and great food 😊

Delicious food and the best tiramisu ever. Will never find another as good as this one.

We made a reservation, they confirmed it and when we arrived the restaurant closed (Google marked it as open). Little seriousness. We made a reservation, they confirmed it and when we arrived the restaurant was closed (Google showed it as open). Not very serious

We dine at this lovely restaurant regularly the food is excellent, the staff are very friendly and the service is very good. Looking forward to our next visit.

Relaxed, rustic, local vibe, service was prompt and not invasive, best pizza in Cambridge. My wife was particularly impressed with her little pot of ragu to dip her pizza crust in - great value!

Absolutely love this place, I go once or twice every time I'm around

A fantastic spot just a stone’s throw from the Cliffs Pavilion—Bucatini is the perfect pre-theatre lunch or dinner destination in Westcliff. The service was excellent: friendly, efficient, and genuinely welcoming. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a stylish, modern interior that still feels cosy. The food was impressive across the board. The Mozzarella Frittas were a real highlight—crispy, golden and full of flavour, served with a rich tomato sauce that paired beautifully. For mains, the Crab Linguine was the standout dish: creamy, fresh, and bursting with flavour. We also tried the penne with courgettes and pesto, which was tasty, though slightly outshone by the linguine. Everything was perfectly complemented by a chilled glass of Pinot Grigio, crisp and refreshing. Overall, a great experience with quality food and excellent service. Just shy of 5 stars as a couple of dishes didn’t quite hit the same heights—but we’d definitely return. Highly recommended if you’re in the area, especially before a show at the theatre!

Food was good but very expensive

Just to mention to anyone looking to book this first rate restaurant there is presently a closed for refurbishment sign with no other details as to a reopening date. Hope its not too long as its always well worth a visit.

Great food, minor issue, menu says c/w oven baked bread…. No bread 😞 Caprese salad was rocket not Basil 😝 in summary, good food on time but not all as said