The best restaurants serving Italian food in South West

So very sad to hear that Massimos has closed. We have spent many happy times there, with lovely food. We are left with our memories, and offer our good wishes to all the family in any future endeavours. Tim and Janet.

Good choice of Italian food. Very tasty and prepared well. We all had three courses and each was cooked, and very much as described. Staff were very helpful, courteous and attentive. We will certainly go again, maybe in the evening for the dinners.

Just had our first eat-in meal at La Bocca. The young lady who served us was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble. The team there made a tomato- and pepper-free pizza for my missus (not the greatest intolerance to visit a pizza restaurant, I grant you, but hey, that's how it is). My inferno pizza with extra cheese and jalapeños was superb and the Shiraz was one of the best I've tasted. Attention to service and cleanliness way up there! Definitely going there again!

Came here to try it out due to the high reviews. It didn’t disappoint. The chocolate brownie ice cream was full of flavour and the texture of the ice cream was very smooth. £4 for a small Scoop is the only downfall I would give the store.

This is a really lovely family-run restaurant, in the middle of Coleford and with a free car park conveniently situated next to it. The service was excellent; really friendly, patient and caring with great attention to detail and frequent checking (from our waitress Gayana) to ensure everything was okay with us. It was a warm and comfortable environment and the food was of high quality (see photos). A most enjoyable meal complemented with tasty desserts and coffee. We'll definitely return next time we are in the area!

We had a wonderful meal. I had the steak risotto and my husband had prawns and pasta. Both meals were really lovely. We would definitely go again the next time we visit Wootton Bassett

Fabulous food and a happy atmosphere, presided over by Giuseppe. Real Italian quality dining, with a handwritten menu by the chef depending on ingredients available on the day... don't go there for pizzas. Excellent desserts too.

1.after not having breakfast because I was excited to having our special anniversary lunch. So disappointed!!It was an awful veggie meal. Didn’t eat my bruschetta.Slice of bread with beef chopped tomatoes. Main meal worse. A truffle resotto. A few mushrooms and rice over cooked with that test of vegetables oil. Could not eat it awful.

Birthday Girl, the occasion was a birthday treat for a special lady. We were looked after by Vas the waiter and nothing was to much trouble, his knowledge on the food on the menu was very helpful. The restaurant was buzzing with excitement. We will definitely come back and thanks for a night to remember.

Went here for my wife's birthday, we couldn't fault it, the food was amazing and the service was first class. We will be differently returning.

Delicious food friendly staff great stop from the West Country authentic Italian food just on the A303 we had a proper decompress after a busy journey. I had sea bass and my partner had saltimbocca which were both excellent

Great service, amazing food and at a great price! Definitely the best Italian in Exeter. Really enjoyed our visit and will be coming back for more!

Villa Toscana is fantastic! We've just got back after a great night where they treated us so well. We had dinner there with 5 kids and 5 adults and all of the staff treated us like family. Not one complaint feom any of us. The food was awesome and authentic and the wine was on par. A huge thank you to all staff, chefs and waiters.

First class service and first class food. Starters, main course and wine were exceptionally good. And excellent value for money. I wish we lived closer to Bournemouth. Would visit often

Had to give my experience there three stars as we waited soooo long until we were served. The staff did apologise for us. There was one waitress and a man helping her but they needed more staff to serve the crowd. Definitely will go back in hope there’ll be enough staff next time.Their food made the difference.