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The best restaurants serving Italian food in Southend-on-Sea East of England
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237 Opinions in 2 websites
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!

457 Opinions in 2 websites
This is not Italian food! , I'm unsure as to what it is. We came in here for my birthday meal and If it was my only option for a birthday meal then I'd wish to be born a leap year. We started with garlic bread and that was nice, but quickly the garlicky goodness was washed away when our mains came , the table ordered the spaghetti bologna, was a massive bowl of 92% overcook pasta Swimming in very loose tasteless sauce and a tiny amount of not great mince , A Margarita pizza which was fine But my lord the spaghetti and meatballs is a sin that I can only imagine millions of Italian nonnas cry at the sight of every time it's dished up , the sauce is very unflavoured. Pasta also overcook, and the meatballs are the worst part . Without a doubt highly processed frozen spongey meatballs that are like IKEA meatballs but made by temu. Servers are pleasant Atmosphere nice Food . Go elsewhere

24 Opinions in 1 websites
What a gem! Having driven by this place a number of times, I finally had an opportunity to pop in this Saturday afternoon. A friendly, welcoming place full of happy dogs, happy people and tasty home cooked food.

7 Opinions in 1 websites
I use them all the time, lovely food, orders always correct, delivery drivers are lovely, fantastic.

268 Opinions in 1 websites
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.