The best restaurants serving Italian food in East of England

Very nice service and gud pizza ❤️

If you want warm white wine and lots on the menu that’s unavailable, then this is the place for you. We arrived at 6pm and the restaurant was empty but the girl pointed at a table we could have, when we could have sat anywhere! We were served white wine un-chilled / limited menu/ no chilli oil/ had to ask for cutlery and pepper, and this looked to be a hassle. The girl behind the bar seemed fed up and I asked for chilli oil 3 times and eventually she said they did not have any without telling me this. Felt bad for the boy waiter as he was apologising for all the failures that had occurred. We were also told the restaurant was busy dealing with the tables outside (there were only two covers). Can’t believe the pizzeria doesn't open until 5pm and they don’t have basic ingredients to fill the menu and the wine is not chilled. Call me old fashioned, but the customer is the customer and we are all paying a bill at the end of the night and expect good service and a smile. Food was actually nice but not an enjoyable experience. Lucy did not make us feel welcome. :-(

We have loved dining at Vinsanto for dinner ever since they opened. We popped in today for an impromptu lunch and a v quick run at the set menu.... Food as amazing as always, and incredible value for 2 courses and a small glass of wine.

Well this place closed up last year 2021, so there is no food, no drinks, No menu, no phone, its been sold off and long gone, so better to go somewhere else as you can't go here

We came across this place by accident whilst visiting the area. The staff are absolutely amazing - so friendly and welcoming. The food ( Ratatouille pizza, bruschetta and rocket salad) were great. Possibly the best bruschetta I’ve ever had. Thank you. You must go there!

Have been a few times when in the city. Superb Pizza, and tremendous Pasta. Great authentic Italian Food. Small and informal dining.

We never got the chance to eat here. Went on a Saturday with my wife at 2pm as noticed the restaurant closes at 3pm. We were told kitchen is closed and we had to leave. But what was annoying was the off hand way the message was delivered - go away basically they really weren’t bothered about us which is a shame as we are locals and would have used them quite a bit. New Italian opening in Ingatestone soon so they had better up their game and look after their (potential) customers !!

Visited for the first time with a group of friends. It was absolutely lovely and so reminded me of places we’d been to in Italy. It looks like a cafe but the food is amazing. We ordered wine by the carafe and ordered various pasta dishes which we all said were delicious. Simple, relaxed, friendly, unhurried, just what eating out should be. We will definitely go back again soon.

Woman’s attitude on phone was horrendous and then a man came and called a c*** on the phone. Don’t recommend

We liked this place and would have made it a more regular haunt until we were turned away because they already had a table of four and a table of five to serve! So ??? We are just two, were in no rush, would have been happy to wait a while and have a drink at the bar. Owner handled the occasion badly, poor attitude and we have not been back since. Shame, as food is good.

Went last night for the first time to celebrate a family birthday. The food was fantastic, staff could not have been friendlier or helpful. Reasonable prices too for Shenfield.. will definitely revisit !

Best wood-fired pizza in Colchester. The Italian manager Giorgio is extremely helpful, nice and accommodating. Generous portions. Italian "pizzaiolo". Fusion Mediterranean cuisine, fresh ingredients, wonderful white wine from Calabria, and delightful "limoncello"!

We called in for lunch today and immediately were impressed with the friendly and welcoming staff. The cortado I had was out of this world and the toasted sandwich was the best I’ve had in a long time. Another feature I liked was the deli with its well stocked cheese. I will be back!

I’ve been to Italy, and that was better. Balanced toppings on a thin bread with a charred crust. Unreal lad and for the price core blimey, one word for you BARGIN

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 .