Best ribs I've ever had followed by a fabulous lasagne.
My hubby had the calzone, beautiful dough and packed with filling.
Would be a regular patron if we lived closer.
Mario is a wonderful host and
One of the worst Italian restaurant in Essex, service was slow and food was crap, wrong food was served to our table, when we complained they took 45 minute to get our correct order
This is a lovely restaurant, I assume by a family. The food was wonderful and the staff very polite.
Pricing of the food was spot on and reflected well with the proportions and quality of the food p
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 rea
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.
Not sure what to make of this. A small family run Italian bistro. Good menu of main courses and pastas at sensible prices. But service so rapid one feels all the food was prepared in advance and blitz
This is definitely by far the best Italian restaurant in the area. The food is always exceptional and so Italian! The chef is always attentive and comes out to see the customers regularly to check the
Authentic family run restaurant with nice Italian atmosphere. Good menu all freshly cooked. This is our 3rd visit and we will be back next time we visit Southport. PS Free parking.
This was definitely worth the 45 min drive.
Perfect Italian cooking with great ingredients and not made to look overly fancy, just delicious. Reminded us of being on holiday.
I could eat the prawns
A great local Italian in the former Lee Green post office. Family owned and run with a long menu (which normally starts alarm bells but in this case doesn’t!). The staff are amazing and great with k
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 b
Being local I frequent this place a lot and the food is consistently very good, fresh and tastes great. The owners and staff are so welcoming and it’s great value for money. Definitely worth a visit y
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 ag