The best restaurants serving Italian food in South East

Friendly atmosphere, delicious food!

went in for the half price off promotion between 530&630 and the food was absolutely delicious. would absolutely recommend and would go again. the portion sizes are just perfect & they offer parmesan & freshly cracked pepper as the food comes out. check this place out

Our waitress Marralynn was excellent.

Michelangelo in Ryde is a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers. This family-run restaurant near the seafront offers an authentic dining experience with delicious dishes, warm hospitality, and a cozy atmosphere. The menu boasts a variety of Italian classics, from freshly made pasta to wood-fired pizzas and indulgent desserts like tiramisu. The flavors are rich and authentic, with standout dishes such as their seafood pasta and perfectly crisp pizzas. The restaurant’s rustic decor creates a charming, traditional Italian vibe, perfect for family meals, romantic evenings, or gatherings with friends. The service is exceptional, with friendly and attentive staff who ensure a memorable experience. Their knowledge of the menu and wine pairings enhances the overall enjoyment. For a taste of Italy on the Isle of Wight, Michelangelo is the place to go. Great food, welcoming staff, and a lovely ambiance make it an unforgettable dining destination.

Amazing restaurant with a great vibe and fabulous staff. We were there for dinner, food was superb and wine was amazing.

Authentic Italian food beautifully prepaired and presented. Loved it.

Good place to go for Italian. Staff are aleays friendly and food always nice. Highly recommend! Parking is not great with limited spaces on left side and would be a pain to reverse out

Great experience and great food. Service was lovely and friendly, made us feel right at home. Definitely recommend!

Superb restaurant....had the best pizza I think I've ever had! Recommend!!!!

Great independent restaurant, food and service great. Only downside is the ambience of the restaurant which is mainly because of the acoustics. Its so noisy to a point where it is uncomfortable, this is because there are so many hard surfaces and the noise bounces around. Some soft acoustic absorbing panels on walls or ceiling would greatly enhance. But food wise, lively place.

Still genuinely one of the nicest places I've eaten ever. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout, engaging at the right times and helping with advice and making elthe evening a happy one. Food was really really good quality and competitively priced, we all came away surprised at how reasonable the bill was compared to the top quality meal we had just had. EDIT: After a revisit can confirm as genuinely one of my fave places to eat, and somewhere I'd take someone I wanted to impress. Incredible food, attentive well mannered staff, good prices, good portions. Nothing to improve on in my opinion.

Amazing food here, possibly the best Italian food I’ve ever eaten. Been twice this week it’s that good 😊. Highly recommend a visit.

We made a last minute decision to eat out rather than at the hotel we were staying at. La Sorrentina were able to accommodate us at short notice. Best decision we made, the service was amazing and the food was outstanding. Thank you for saving our weekend away! Lovely restaurant with a friendly team and incredible food reasonably priced, couldn't have asked for more. You deserve all the stars!

First to arrive for an early pre-concert meal, so lacked atmosphere until other diners arrived. Didn't look open so needs work on lighting, but the food is outstanding. The Chef/patron took our order and then cooked it to our exact requirements, quite happy to substitute items in the Carbonara--mushrooms and courgette for Pancetta-, and gluten-free pasta for my wife. Substantial portions with surprisingly generous amounts of prawns and monkfish in the linguine. Just needs a little tweak with the presentation and the decor.as the food is very good indeed.

Delicious food and super friendly service. Service at just the right level - not too over the top but we felt looked after. Great choices of dishes with veggie or plant-based options. We had managed to put cheese on the wrong dish and it was remedied swiftly. Have been here on several occasions and have enjoyed every visit.