The best restaurants serving Italian food in Basildon East of England

Best takeaway pizza for miles around. We are outside of their delivery area, but will happily drive to collect as the quality is so good.

Football pizza is the talk of the town. We needed something cheap as we have a big family and ordered a few pizzas, the delivery was so fast and the kids loved it. I will highly recommend and will order again.

Absolutely fabulous food and a great selection of wine. We were made very welcome as was Monty the spaniel who behaved himself impeccably. I need the recipe for the Rosemary, garlic and Madiera jus. Masterful!

Excellent food and service lots of space to enjoy your food could do with some music in the background but understand that could put prices up i thought prices where very reasonable. Enjoyed it very much thank you.

Had lunch at Oliver's last Friday. Wonderful food, very generous portions (so some food came home with us in a doggy bag) and very friendly service.

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.

We attended tonight at the last minute as I had seen the restaurant on Friday when visiting another restaurant and thought I’d give it a go. We do go out regularly so we were very disappointed with the service, the food was nice but the service with the drinks and taking orders was far too slow and it wasn’t busy. If the service has been good we would have been back. They charged a service charge which I feel considering everything we shouldn’t have paid but my wife did.

Since the new management has taken over the place has changed very clean and with new chair its looks more cozy fresh

I had a fantastic meal that I can't stop raving about! The Buttermilk Chicken Burger was spot on – perfect taste and presentation – while the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich is still my go-to choice; it never disappoints. The service was top-notch; the staff greeted us warmly and made sure we were enjoying every bite. The atmosphere was buzzing, and everything was spotless. Overall, such a great experience that I can't wait to go back!

Nicely decorated restaurant, the staff were really friendly and our waitress was brilliant (unfortunately I can’t remember her name). The only downside was the amount of dip you get for 75p, it looks a bit sad to have such a small amount in an already small dish

Food was mediocre, not much flavour and quite expensive for what it is. Beautiful atmosphere though very relaxed.

Lovely friendly restaurant, we were served by Marchello who made us feel welcomed. Good varied menu and marvelous food. The weather allowed us to sit outside and it was a most enjoyable afternoon.

We came for a 50th birthday. Everyone was very accommodating, friendly and helpful. The food was lovely and very well priced.

Lovely freshly cooked food, hardworking waitresses ensuring tables are cleared promptly. Just well worth a visit