The best restaurants serving Italian food in Chelmsford East of England

I would highly recommend a visit to this fantastic restaurant. It was our first visit and we shall certainly be back soon to try the highly rated Sunday lunch. The staff are also very friendly and attentive to the customers needs. Well worth the visit 👌👍

Dine at Taste of Italy and you will not be disappointed! Food and staff are excellent. Gracie Lucia!

The food was authentic, fresh and absolutely delicious. The head chef greeted us on arrival and all the waiting staff were very friendly and couldn’t have been more helpful. The restaurant had a nice relaxing atmosphere and was perfect for a Friday ‘date night’. We’ll definitely be back!

26/5/25 We came today, with our family, to celebrate our granddaughters 21st birthday. As usual the food, staff and atmosphere were excellent . I use Vita Bella as a yardstick to judge other restaurants, that we visit. None have come close to equalling or even surpassing the Vita Bella experience. Our favourite restaurant. 26/4/25 We came for lunch, it was excellent (as usual). Cannot find fault with anything at Vita Bella, always exceptional food and service. 28/3/25. Yet another visit to the best restaurant in Essex. The food, drinks, staff and atmosphere are always excellent. 14/2/25. Four of us came to the Valentine's Lunch, it was excellent. We are regular visitors to Vita Bella, we've never had a disappointing meal. This must be the best restaurant in Essex. 12/12/2024 Four of us came for a Festive Lunch. Two who had never eaten here before, said their meals were excellent. I think I've said everything there is to say about this excellent restaurant. Don't take my word for it, visit Vita Bella, you won't be disappointed. 7/12/24. Eight of us came for lunch (again) Everything was 5* (as usual) Our favourite restaurant. Highly Recommended. 28/9/24 Eight of us came for lunch, the food and restaurant, were excellent as usual. Food 5* Service 5* Atmosphere 5* Staff 5*. Vita Bella is without doubt, the best restaurant we've ever been too. Excellent value for money. 14/2/24 We came for the Valentine's lunch, it was excellent. From the moment you arrive at the restaurant, until you leave, the staff cannot do enough for you. As usual, the food was well cooked, nicely presented and hot. This was the best lunch I've ever had. This restaurant is so good, that we treat ourselves to lunch on a regular basis. 24/8/24 - Lunch. Food 5* Service 5*. Atmosphere 5* 10/6/22 Came with our family to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We had a great time from start to finish. There is an extensive food and wine menu. The food was very nicely presented, tasty and hot. The staff are very professional, attentive (but not over powering) friendly and polite. All the staff made a very special occasion, perfect. Recommended

Absolutely amazing service and food! Please sell that lovely bolognese sauce as a side to dip or in a pot it is heaven. (Please get one opened up in kent 🙏)

Thank you making our Mum’s birthday so special! 🤩 Great service, and great food. We will be back.

My favourite restaurant. Great food and wonderful staff.

This amazing gem of an Italian is run and owned by an italian and the quality of food and wine showed, good service great food . We found out that you can get great coffee and food during the day also as they owned Poliano that was over the road so we will be back again definitely .

One of the nicest meals we have had. The staff were wonderful and the food was so fresh and delicious 🤤 Can't wait to go back again

Order was put back multiple times, arrived cold and was not enjoyable

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.

Delicious food and staff are very helpful

Uncleared tables are just the norm in this cafe and very annoying. Most times you have to clear a table to sit down in the nice area with casual sits. It was so at 3pm on Friday. The coffee is good but the ambiance is dire.

Open on Christmas Day. Very friendly service. Pizzas and chicken bites made freshly. Excellent quality. Thank you very much!