The best restaurants serving Italian food in Milton Southend-on-Sea East of England

Family was fed and watered with some great dishes - very yummy 😋 lots of traditional foods that was appetising, portions great and Victoria looked after us.

Been going to this restaurant for years, and it's always been great. However, the meal I had there last night and the service was awful. I wouldn't normally comment, however when you see other people getting better service just because they are the friends of the restaurant staff, it really annoyed me. The starter was fine, then had to wait 45 minutes to get out mains, which we had to ask for, and the waiter gave us a nasty look when we did. We'd also finished our drinks and nobody seemed bothered to come ask us if we wanted another, or to clear the empties. So we took our empties to the bar and ordered there, still waited another 20 minutes to get new drinks though. Whilst a couple next to us (friends of the waiter) was being treated like royalty by the staff, got their food fast and drinks whenever they wanted them. Their portions were massive, whilst we were left feeling more hungry after the meal then before. When we finally got our mains, I had Pasta and the waiter asked if I wanted some grated cheese. I said yes please, and saw him leave to never come back again. In fact, I saw him giving parmesan cheese to what felt like literally everybody else in the restaurant but me. I tried waving him over but was ignored. Our mains were cold and dry, like they'd been made then left under a heating lamp and then forgotten about. We had already decided we weren't going to tip, but when we got the cheque, they had put a 10% service charge on for the first time ever, which given the rubbish service was a joke! I've been in there when it's busy, and never had service so bad. I probably wouldn't have the hump if everyone had been treated the same, but when the friends of the staff (and it seemed to be alot of their friends in there last night) get better treatment then all the other paying guests, it rancles me. I will never go back there after last night, there are better Italian restaurants in the area, but we go to this one out of loyalty. Well never again, such a shame!

Pre-theatre dinner in a lovely restaurant. The place was very busy at 8pm when we arrived. Told staff we needed to be be gone by half nine and they were happy to accommodate this request. Portions are very generous and the prices are very reasonable. The food was delicious and everyone was happy at our table. Also the complimentary limoncello at the end was a nice touch. We will definitely be back to enjoy the food at a more leisurely pace.

The food is always a good portion, good value for money and delicious- not had a bad experience yet and gone multiple occasions over the years Staff are upbeat and friendly and great service The atmosphere is good a few modernisations could take it to the next level but has a homely feel

Excellent choice for a pre theatre dinner. Had the two course set meal before 7pm. This had a big choice, the food was really good with big portions. Excellent value for money. Service was very polite and happy. Thoroughly recommended thanks.

A gem of a restaurant!!! Lovely atmosphere and such.a welcome !! Food was delicious. Will be back !

Felt very authentic, staff were helpful and fun, and the food was glorious.

Fantastic little establishment with the best pizza's ever! Lovely wines, friendly service, good value for money. Will definitely come back. Highly recommended.

Great service had really good time here, would recommend

Freezing cold, drinks melted, missing chicken bites

We opted for pasta and although I know what we ordered, I am not overly sure what we got ! My favourite dish normally comes with a sauce....this was just overcooked pasta. Very very disappointed. Paid and left and will never ever go back.

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