The best restaurants serving Italian food in East of England

Order from prezzo from time to time mainly when there is a deal on through one of the many delivery sites. The pizza is always great quality and tasty and they have white pizza Bianco options that I really like. The garlic bread with caramelised onion is always lovely too, this said if we had to pay full price I would buy elsewhere as there are various pizza options locally. But if there is a deal and its the same price I would recommend you give it a try.

Service was good but the food was not. Seated under an air conditioner blowing cold air so we asked to move - not a great start :-/ Food came fairly quickly but we got the impression it was reheated not fresh. Salmon past Rigatoni was dry and lacking content. Chicken with white wine did not have enough sauce and the baked potato was very small. Glad we at least had a 50% off voucher as prices are obviously over inflated so they can regularly use offers to entice customers. Still not worth it though which is disappointing.

The place is getting very expensive. £4 for 330ml bottle of coke is extortionate. The food was nice and almost reasonably priced for what is really 2/3rds of a portion. The staff are always really very sweet, cannot fault them at all. The cost explains why the place is not difficult to get a seat.

My daughter & her friends really enjoy going to this restaurant and have visited on more that one occasion, and throughly enjoy the food but unfortunately that is where it stops. They visited this weekend to celebrate Christmas, on entering the restaurant they informed the waiter they had a table booked, they were 7 minutes early, instead of saying I’m sorry you’re tables not ready would you like to wait, they where told to leave the restaurant and come back at the correct time!!! They ended up standing outside in the pouring rain for 5 minutes, on re-entering the restaurant they were seated at a table that had been laid out and waiting when they first arrived. For the prices they charge and the status they like to project this type of service is totally unacceptable.

A friend and I went for a meal last Monday 30th January. We arrived at 8.15pm and our order was taken very quickly, but not one thing was right. Both my friend and I ordered the vegetable and pasta soup, which on a positive note was delicious. However, my friend did not receive his at the same time. He waited patiently, then after ten minutes asked where it was. The waiter apologised, admitting he had forgotten. I had finished mine by then as my friend had asked me not to wait for him. For the main course, my friend ordered the vegan spaghetti bolognaise and I ordered pizza. My friend said his meal was tasteless and could have been hotter, and my pizza was barely warm, so I sent it back. I was promptly told that nothing could be done as the kitchen was closed (at 10 past 9?) so I mentioned that surely he still had access to a microwave. He commented that they don’t usually put pizzas in the microwave (Erm - I wanted it warmed up) but he did. For too long, though, as it was tough and inedible, so left it. We also asked for a jug of water. Along came a small jug despite there being two of us, and two dirty glasses, so we asked for two clean ones, which were then provided and should have been provided in the first place. Back to the jug, it was clearly a jug for one and not enough water for a whole glass each. For dessert, I ordered tiramisu and my friend ordered cheesecake, both of which were fine, but we had expected dessert spoons to eat with, not teaspoons… We had a 25% off voucher, which was why we chose Prezzo, but we will not be choosing the Buckhurst Hill branch again. The staff seemed in a rush to get rid of the customers who were left, so we didn’t order coffee, nor did we leave a tip, nor will we be returning, despite not being charged for the pizza I didn’t actually get to eat. Appalling service from a well-known and reputable chain.

We came to Colchester Dough & Co as we had been given a £60 gift voucher from Dough & Co headquarters for 3 absolutely disgusting takeaway meals from Maldon Dough & Co shop. Burgers not cooked properly, didn't get dirty fries we ordered, just cold chips. Maldon manager refused to deal with us, so went to headquarters instead, who were very helpful. Vowed never again to go to Dough & Co in Maldon and so we ventured to Colchester one instead. Wow, what a complete difference I am glad to say. Service was fantastic, very friendly and helpful. Food was excellent, the garlic bread was divine, soooo good. The rest of our meals were really good too. Would definitely recommend Colchester Dough & Co and will definitely go there again! But don't bother going to Maldon Dough & Co unless you want food poisoning!

Food was really nice and tasty Shane the waiter is rude off and totally not helpful - would go back definitely as the food was lovely but won’t because waiter was rude with no customer service skills

Bottomless brunch - food was mediocre as was the service but it was enmasse.... atmosphere was fab, great venue 😊

Not great value for money , food was bland , service diabolical, really dissapiinred

Lovely dinner with the family, thank you Poppy for amazing service and being so friendly. Lovely food, great company, fab service. Thank you!

You won’t get a better pizza in England. Dough fresh every time, well stacked toppings and a nice thin crust which doesn’t leave you feeling bloated afterwards. Andy the delivery driver was very friendly, a real positive to the whole business. Regular customer now

Bueno, así que este pub sirve algunos de los mejores alimentos italianos que he probado, PERO casi tuvimos que rehipotecar para pagar la cuenta... un gin tonic y una pinta era £ 19. 50 ! ! El ambiente era increíble (viernes por la noche) y nos gustó mucho este lugar, pero los precios significaban que solo nos alojamos para una bebida. La comida no era lo que uno esperaría en un pub, pero era INCREÍBLE. Auténticos platos de pasta italiana, arancini, etc. con tanta profundidad de sabor. Qué pena lo de los precios o hubiera dado 5 estrellas...

This restaurant is sited within the Best Western Atlantic Hotel, the menu choice currently offered is much reduced and not open on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, go elsewhere.

Every time I fly from Luton I come here for food and drinks and they never disappoint. Today was served by lovely Jessica. Thank you for quick service, great food and specially massive thank you to all staff for always very kind and welcomed approach.