The best restaurants serving Italian food in England

enamoured with the garden at the back! beautifully kept with quirks, also like the middle sitting area - kind of an orangery - lots of natural light coming in! what more could you ask for? (better wifi in the garden) but with Italian beer for £3.50 i won’t complain

This is not called il Caprese anymore - Michael’s Bistro as it is now called, was lovely for starters but the main courses were disappointing - it’s a shame’s especially the ramen which was without chili

Fantastic food served by staff who are warm and friendly in a super relaxed atmosphere. All fresh made dishes. Have your next meal out here you will not regret it.

The best restaurant in Hornchurch hands down! I just wish we had found this gem earlier! Even if something isn’t on the menu they will do their utmost to accommodate. There is something for everyone! Even kids!

Visited with colleague on recommendation from a local. Great genuine Italian, we were welcomed personally by the titular chef upon arrival. I had Salmon linguine, absolutely delicious. Would return if in area again

Down from Newcastle and have to admit, the food was absolutely delicious, I would recommend highly, you won't be disappointed 😋

We chanced upon Mario's on Valentine's. We didn't have a reservation but still got a table- it was nicely busy. The food was excellent with great veggie options. Had a lovely chat to Mario who was really friendly and welcoming. And it was reasonably priced. Can't wait to go back.

El servicio fue excelente y la comida excelente. Gran pasta y pizza. Desiertos caseros y una gran variedad de bebidas. Estaba comiendo en familia y todos disfrutaron de la comida y el ambiente.

The food was lovely. The atmosphere was very welcoming. The staff was kind and friendly. La Stella is a highly recommended visit. Thank you for such a lovely time.

We needed a nice meal before a show at Bush Hall and this Italian restaurant was a great choice. It’s not very big so definitely make reservations. Food and service were great!

Had lunch here with three friends on August bank holiday Monday during the Sandwich Festival when the restaurant was fairly busy but not packed. We all ordered pizzas and then waited a very long time noticing that other customers who had arrived later were being served before us. One pizza arrived 25 mins after ordering and we waited another 10 minutes for the other three. All came on disposable plates with flimsy disposable wooden cutlery which proved incapable of sawing through the tough pizza base which had not been pre-cut into segments. After breaking two forks and making no impression on the pizza base with the knife I asked for metal cutlery and was informed that they had none. When I explained the problem and expressed my unhappiness the waiter shrugged his shoulders and wandered off leaving me no option but to tear my pizza into pieces with my bare hands. Thereafter no member of staff paid any attention to us and I had to go to the counter to order desserts and pay the bill. If you insist on eating here I recommend bringing your own cutlery.

I really enjoyed this pizza. I ate on the pavement watching the world go by I’m the characterful Exmouth Market. Service was very nice and they are really dog friendly - dog treats, not just a water bowl! It’s a good spot.

Esta fue una experiencia gastronómica fantástica en general. Todo el personal era encantador, amable, bien informado y siempre sirviendo con una sonrisa. Las recomendaciones para el vino para adaptarse a mi gusto eran perfectas. Los especiales fueron increíbles. Los langostinos argentinos eran frescos y carnosos, y el filete de costilla se cocinó a la perfección. El ambiente se sentía como en casa y así es exactamente como un establecimiento dirigido por una familia debe ofrecer una experiencia culinaria. Recomendaría encarecidamente

Lovely service, amazing authentic northern Italian cuisine. I eat out in London a lot but especially trying to find good local Italian joints. just. utterly. delicious. will be going back again and again!!

My friend and I were visiting Crosby and decided to stop for lunch. Food OK but service awful. Young girl pleasant, can't say the same about the older woman who served our food. No smile, no pleasantries, i wouldn't say she was rude but her attitude wasn't. If you work in hospitality, be hospitable. A smile goes a long way. Won't go back.