The best restaurants serving Italian food in South East

First red flag should have been the fact we were the only table from 7pm on a Friday night. Ordered arranchini to start - worst I’ve ever had. Barely any risotto rice inside, very hard on the outside and small portion size. Main of monkfish from the specials menu was nice, however so overpriced and would not have ordered it had I clocked the price. Again, Tiramisu for dessert - worst I’ve ever had. I’m not sure how you can mess up tiramisu but they have managed it, Borderline watery, no thickness to the mascarpone cream, did not finish it. This was one of the most expensive meals I have had out, and sadly the standard was sub par. So many great Italians out there, more keenly priced. Once we paid and left, within 5 minutes the doors were shut, lights out. Clearly the only table they were expecting, Note the Italian next door was very busy and this was still the case once we left at 9pm - as it should be on a Friday evening. Personally I would avoid.

This is a great restaurant with a menu that changes regularly so you will never be disappointed. The fresh produce and great wine choices make this an excellent experience. Presentation of food is fantastic and the staff are friendly with great service throughout the entire evening.

Very good food, excellent customer service. Authentic italian food, whilst having a small cosy family run feeling.

Visited this wonderful little gem for lunch today with friends.We try to meet here monthly for a Prego fix! Dave and Mandy work flat out but still have time to make you feel like 'special customer's '. The food is to die for and cooked on site to order even a take away box if you are over faced! The only negative is parking which applies to all of Stockbridge. We will be back soon.

Intimate cafe, the food was fresh and fantastic. Excellent coffee too. We bought some cake to go and it was lovely. We had high expectations after reading good reviews and it was worth the visit.

Great food, staff very attentive. Lovely place to eat and catch up with friends. Would highly recommend. Will definitely be back!

Popped in this evening for dinner! As always food fresh and tasty and perfect service 😊. Thanks guys!

A finger licking experience! Food is absolutely delicious and you can tell it’s made from fresh. Service is fantastic. Will definitely go back and would recommend it if you’re in the area. You might want to book first… 😉

Don’t GO!! Reviews good but had beyond horrible experience! Server was sweet, beyond that was down hill! Extremely overpriced wine & a disgusting, cold & undercooked pizza followed! Horrible food, go elsewhere!

Best ice cream ever. Beautiful shop and great staff. I live north oxford so go to this shop as often as possible. Also good to buy some gifts.

Very friendly waitress with a big smile.And the Vesuvio pizza was so yummy cook from a authentic Italian chef . It was saturdy lunch and the restaurant was pretty busy inside and out, but i didn't wait long before my pizza arrived.

Excellent food! We have ordered seafood platers to share and everything was so fresh and tasty. This is a place to visit if you in Lacing and want authentic cousin.

Warm welcome, rather pushy waiter taking order, good service BUT food mediocre: my husband’s aubergine melanzana was not good he said, and his dish of the day pasta bland & tasteless; based on glowing reviews I chose the lamb, that was more less without flavour inc sauce & I’d been pushed to order extra veg by waiter and got a watery spoonful of spinach @ 6.50. Expensive meal and really disappointing

What a treat! Pizza to die for!! Great selection, prepped and cooked in front of your eyes in an impressive wood fired oven. Fully licenced. Would definitely recommend and will certainly be going again. Bravo!