The best restaurants serving Italian food in England

Delicious food, we loved the lasagne, spaghetti con polpette and the heavenly banoffee pie. I also really appreciated the thoughtful service, we were sat outside and our waiter always made sure we were warm and dry.

I was the organiser for a meal at Amici's for group of 70 of us from a literary society. From start to finish the whole experience was fantastic. I dealt with Mauro (the owner) by email confirming all the details and meal choices in advance, and then met him in person before the event. The manageress (Emily I think?) was also brilliant. On the night they had lots of staff on duty and every single one was friendly, polite, helpful and professional. The meals were really tasty (and huge portions). I have no idea how the chefs manage to send out 70 meals in quick succession, they were amazing. The whole thing was a wonderful experience, I highly recommend them.

I had an incredible experience! The food was absolutely amazing—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Every dish was a delight. The service was just as impressive—attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. It’s clear that they care about their guests and take pride in what they do. I’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience!

Outstanding! Excellent food and service from start to end. Nothing was a problem! The waiting staff explained bits on the menu that we queried.

Very disappointing. Food average. Long wait. Got overcharged. Will definitely not be returning. Head waiter needs replacing

The food is always a good portion, good value for money and delicious- not had a bad experience yet and gone multiple occasions over the years Staff are upbeat and friendly and great service The atmosphere is good a few modernisations could take it to the next level but has a homely feel

Lovely little restaurant with great quality food. Worth a visit but will get busy very quickly.

Très bon restaurant Italien à Londres. Très bonne cuisine, Accueil parfait et personnel efficace. Je recommande fortement 👌

Terrible service tatty décor very average food my wifes was overcooked mine was cold. Do not waste your money!!!!!

I’m in Oxford for work and, by pure accident (or fate?), I discovered this restaurant. Since I don’t like judging a place based on just one visit, I decided to go twice. Spoiler alert: it was a wild ride. Night 1 - The Case of the Missing Tap Water I walk in. The restaurant is half-empty. The host stand? Abandoned. No one in sight. I stand there awkwardly, slowly creeping closer to the counter, wondering if I’m invisible. Finally, a friendly gentleman (who I assume is the manager) spots me and takes me to my table. He asks, “Still or sparkling?” I confidently reply, “Tap water, please.” He nods, says “OK”… and then vanishes into thin air. Water? Never arrived. Did he forget? Did he go on a quest to find the purest tap water in all of England? We may never know. Luckily, a hardworking and super sweet waitress saved the day by taking my order and -miracle of miracles- bringing me the water I had requested years ago (okay, maybe just minutes, but it felt long). Food-wise? Pizza was fantastic! A little too much chunky pepperoni for my taste, but that’s a personal preference. No complaints otherwise. The bill arrives with the usual service charge included. I paid it- but only for the waitress, because our dear manager? Not exactly a service MVP. Night 2 - Speed Service & Vanishing Objects Friday night. Full house. I brace myself for a long wait, but lo and behold. same manager, different energy. This time, he seats me instantly (growth!) at a not-so-great table near the door. No problem, I’ll take what I can get. Does he ask if I want water? Absolutely not. At this point, I assume I’ve been blacklisted from the tap water club. A new waitress, equally delightful, takes my order. Food arrives in record time. I order salmon rigatoni. The salmon? Great. The rigatoni? Blah. No seasoning, no flavor, just… pasta. I consider asking for parmesan, but putting cheese on fish feels like a sin. Then, something incredible happens. I take my last bite. I wipe my mouth. Before I even lower my napkin..BOOM! My plate disappears. Like magic. Before I even blink, my napkin follows. I half expect my phone and wallet to vanish next. Final Thoughts - Lightning-Fast but a Bit Chaotic This restaurant has a solid foundation: good food (mostly), insanely fast service, and hardworking waitstaff. BUT, the customer care is… inconsistent. It’s like they’re on a speedrun of restaurant service, prioritizing efficiency over making guests feel truly welcome. Oh, and maybe, just maybe, someone could bring the tap water next time? Would I return? Maybe.

Great atmosphere but let down by service and delays. 20/25 mins for orders to be taken. Even drinks took over 20 mins to arrive. Should add only 2 adults and 2 kids so not a large group either. Worth checking out but plan for 2 to 3 hours

Love this place and it never disappoints! There are now 4 Italians in Bushey and this is buy far the best!

Most authentic Italian restaurant in Canterbury!

I had calamari starter and the it was completely flavourless. Our mains were all very good, pizza was amazing and pasta arrabbiata was delicious The restaurants biggest downfall was the service at the end of the meal. We were asked to be out after 1 1/2 hours, and as soon as the deserts came out, the bill was put on the table with it Then a very rude man bought a car machine over and said, no Amex, didn't say anything else, took my card out my hand, payed contactless for half the meal and was reluctant to give me a receipt. With a £20 service charge added on automatically, I felt he could've been more friendly and it spoilt what was a good evening

A friend and I visited this evening. Having booked our table for 7:00 pm, we sat & waited at the table for 40 mins before one of the waiters deigned to come to our table. The booking stated we'd have the table for 90 mins only. We could see him & other serving staff wandering about, studiously avoiding looking at us. Not only was there no apology for keeping us waiting, but when we pointed out that they had wasted 40 mins of our booking - he said that there was a "problem with the system" and that we could give our order and get dinner sorted in the remaining 50 mins of our booking. We declined the inhospitable offer & walked out. The whole experience from the moment we entered was characterised by a lack of service or courtesy, and the impersonable, inhospitable, & careless attitude of a large corporate restaurant chain. Undoubtedly, there'll have been people there who enjoyed their dinner, but not us. We won't be going back there again.