The best restaurants serving Italian food in England

La Foglia is one of my top three restaurants in the Banbury area. I have eaten there dozens of times - and why? - because the food is just so, so good. The waiters know me and, at the late end of the evening, when the chef comes out to have his own dinner, I have called out to him and given him a round of applause. This is the closest thing I have found to Rome - where it is impossible to have a bad meal. Treat yourself! (and by the by, the house Montepulciano is very nice.)

Nice food, slow drinks service but overall really nice

The food is so consistently great , the staff are lovely and we’re always welcomed . As with most Italians they are so lovely with children . Portions are generous , I always think I’ll have room for a pudding but rarely manage it .

Booked an early dinner with a friend prior to an evening at The Hawth Theatre. Fantastic service from the moment we walked in. Delicious, authentic Italian cuisine with a lovely bottle of Pinot! Would thoroughly recommend this little gem of a restaurant in Crawley just over from the High Street.

Great place, lovely and comfortable feels like you are in Greece! Just make sure you put aside 24 years for your order 😘

Everyone loved the food and the staff were so catering to different dietary needs. Wonderful time, lovely atmosphere and they went above any beyond

A lovely beautiful place facing Ramsgate harbour. Visited Sunday after, before closing. We were the only guests. It was calm and quiet. Very clean. The only chef and the only waitress, both in their 70ies at least. Both absolutely lovely and caring for their place.

I went here on Saturday with my daughter and grandson. We asked do you fo pizza for children and they said no but we do for pasta. So my daughter ordered a pasta dish for her and a small pasta dish for me and a pizza I could share with my grandson. They came back with 3 pasta dishes and a pizza. We said you have got this wrong . They took one pasta dish away as we said we only wanted a small one. When the bill arrived they had charged full price for two large pasta dishes and the pizza. We spoke to our waiter who went back and explained and they refused to cut the price on the small pasta. We then refused yo pay service charge. Which they did take off. The thing is if they had done the order correctly we would of paid the service charge without a quibble . We will not be returning to this restaurant and will warn friends and family to stay clear.

Super fresh delicious calamari and pizza, and best hot chocolate we’ve ever had!

Overrated, bad service & seating of guests, quick in dismissing patrons post payment, better service at McDonald’s..

Had a pleasant sunday afternoon's dining here. This restaurant is extremely popular and has a comfortable feel with a good atmosphere. I went for the special menu as the rest of my party went for the set Sunday lunch deal. Firstly the wild bour ravioli. Which was ok but lacked flavours and very oily. Next I had the fish special of halibut, King prawns served with garlic spinach and capers. This dish was delicious and excellently presented. I'll combined this with some seasonal vegetables. Dessert was a mango cheese cake which was very nice. I had a nibble of my partner's sirloin of beef which was tasty..roast potatoes needed to be more crisper. Good wine but bottled lager only Would return Parking outside limited

Ballarò is now closed. This location is now Ristorante Sorrento

I Love the pizzas in here, I’m a bit specific with my taste, I love onions and this is the one place where they listen to me when I say I want onion, onion and more onion. The staff are always friendly and helpful. There’s lots of choice and it’s great value for money

Outstanding service as always, good food, nice delivery driver!

Good food and service, nice atmosphere. Parking was super convenient, making this a good place to come with a family. Menu is a bit too ordinary but it did please the kids.