The best restaurants serving Italian food in West Midlands

We visited today as it’s our wedding anniversary. We got married at Draycote several years ago and thought it would be nice to revisit for afternoon tea to celebrate our anniversary. It was lovely being back there and it evoked happy memories. However, the service wasn’t good. The food itself was pretty good. We were the only ones in the restaurant yet not once did anyone come to ask if everything was ok or if we wanted anything. We had to go and find someone to ask for another drink. For our second cup of tea the milk provided had gone completely off. Leaving large bits of soured milk floating around in the cup. Mentioned this to the waitress and there barely an apology. Didn’t even offer to replace the drink. It was nice for us sentimentally to go back but I really wouldn’t recommend it for anyone else. I’d say go to one of the nicer places around here with a better ambience and better customer service.

We are quite local to Stratford and have visited here on a couple of occasions now. Never disappointed. Probably the best pizza we have ever had and well worth a visit.

We love eating at Giancarlos and had our Christmas get together here last night with friends. Fantastic evening and food, as always, was superb. Highly recommend.

I came to Maia with my fiancée for a coffee and ice cream. It was a very sunny day, so nothing better to cool you down. The lady serving us was very polite and had a good sense of humour. The coffee and ice cream were amazing. I drank an affogato coffee (ice cream with coffee) the best I ever had. We will definitely come back again.

Order cappuccino with soya milk , so I saw young lad pour semi skimmed milk , I told him soya !! He doesn’t read label .. he need more training.

Very disappointing experience and will not be returning. We ordered two simple drinks and were left waiting 45 minutes. When I went in to enquire how long our drinks would take, I was told by staff that they had forgotten about our order. It was a quiet day with only one or two other small tables. It was also very hot and the sitting area was extremely uncomfortable with no air conditioning and minimal shade. The staff were not professional or apologetic, and they seemed more interested in gossiping together than serving customers.

Everything we had was really tasty. We ordered about 4 starter plates to begin and then after we had eaten them we ordered 2 main course plates and 2 sides. This was a perfect amount of food for 2 and was reasonably priced for the quality. We particularly liked the cod croquettes, the wood fired sea bass and beef in Chianti. Serivce was very good and there were some nice touches - complimentary lemoncillo at the end and they allowed us to buy one glass of Chianti despite the menu stating you could only buy it by the bottle.

The restaurant was brilliant. Friendly and helpful staff. The food was wonderful. The atmosphere was great. It was a culinary delight. The chef came out and showed the lobster

Visited today with friends. They chose the place and I knew nothing of it beforehand. As a college I love what they do, as a cafe I struggled. 4 types of baguette, all veggie, two with pesto which I don’t like, one with hummus which I don’t like and one with halloumi, which I don’t like. The soup was spiced which ….. you guessed it…. I don’t like. Cakes looked nice but were all vegan or gluten free. I had two pastries in the end, which were nice enough. Just seemed very limited menu for a busy Saturday lunchtime. Love the building, the lack of music, it’s a nice environment, staff are friendly. I’d have love to have seen pizza or Mac n cheese, if it’s gotta be veggie. I accept I’m quite a fussy eater ….. but reviews are opinions and this is mine.

Service was excellent, greeted with a wonderful smile. All their gelatos are made on site, if you are on your way to Chester, stop at Frodsham and treat yourself to one of their delicious gelatos, I highly recommend the trifle and strawberry flavours.

I came with my friends and all of us loved the food. The dough was gorgeous with lots of choice of toppings. We couldn’t resist ordering the pizza puddings afterwards and got the biscoff and Nutella pizza’s to share. Absolutely would recommend to anyone looking for a good pizza made properly!

Great food and service. We have been 4 or 5 times for the Sunday platter - a fabulous choice of 3 different, locally sourced meats, a great selection of veg with a Mediterranean twist, Yorkshire pud and a delicious jus. Every time we come away saying it’s the best Sunday roast around at a very reasonable price. The young front of house team are lovely and attentive. We have also had their evening a la carte menu on previous visits which again is always fab. Definitely worth the drive out to.

Gone downhill very rapidly, no wonder there always empty now. Brought couple burgers, tasted bland and tasteless. Found a staple (yes the ones they use to staple there paper bags and receipt on too). Called to let them know to be extra vigilant (stated didn't want anything, just letting you know). Had an extremely rude staff (guessing one of those cleaners) tell me its not possible and then cut the line. How can it not be possible when you clearly staple the bags in the same area you're cooking the food. Can't see the business last long, better quality of food around the area

Nunca antes había probado la pizza de masa fermentada, así que estaba un poco escéptico, pero estaba felizmente sorprendido, ¡fue increíble! Los sabores eran fenomenales incluso para una Margherita (aburrida lo sé.) El personal era igual de bueno y obtuvimos mucha comida por nuestro dinero del que nunca te quejas. Esperamos volver!

My husband and I visited on a Monday evening making the most of the Dine In 30% discount. Absolutely fantastic authentic Italian Pizza. We will definitely be visiting again 😁🇮🇹🍕 Grazie Mille!