The best restaurants serving Italian food in England

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.

My husband and I dropped into the little Italian for tea one evening and it was absolutely superb. Lovely friendly staff, really good prawns to start with and we both enjoyed a hearty bowl of pasta for mains. Reasonably priced, great little find. We will be back.

Recibimos una cálida bienvenida del equipo a su llegada. La decoración es luminosa y moderna. Las comidas estaban bien presentadas y llenas de sabor y uno de los servidores, Sila, es eficiente, profesional y muy amable. El Risotto alla pescatora era realmente excelente. Una velada muy agradable.

We come regularly to this restaurant because of the pizzas but the service and rudeness of the two staff is unbelievable, to the point where we’re going to stop going. We always have to ask to order even though they are just chatting behind the bar and if you ask for anything extra there’s a tut and raised eyebrows. You’re made to feel like they’re doing you a favour by serving you. Such a shame for the owners, a lot of our friends feel the same and it’s only a matter of time until they will start seeing a decline in customers.

Where do I begin…. the environment, service, and food were nothing short of EXCELLENT. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and the setting is wonderful. Our waitress, Marisol, was lovely, attentive, and made sure our experience was that of the highest standard. Cocktails, Japanese A5 Wagyu, and Ravioli Cacio E Pepe were an absolute hit for us. Those who complain about portions have clearly not dined such experiences, and lack proper knowledge on the subject. Along with the dinner, the cigar lounge located above the restaurant was sensational. Service was that of perfection, and the workers were knowledgeable of their vast selection of cigars and liquors. All around a fantastic experience.

We were there on a Friday night, should have been open but it wasn't! I was dissappointed. Don't state you are open unless you are.

Great staff and amazing food! I’ve tried the Zuppa di Fagioli and the Pizza Romagnola, I can give 10/10 to both. Thank you!

Cercavamo un posto dove mangiare e ci siamo affidati alla rete...location tranquilla...bella sorpresa! Pizza molto buona, i gestori sono molto simpatici e cordiali. Ci siamo tornati due giorni dopo...qualità italiana e prezzi onesti. Consigliato a chi vuole mangiare una pizza buona

7 keen workers needed a treat so we booked a table for lunch and had the most wonderful, seriously wonderful Pizza's. Everyone was saying it was one of the best pizza's we have ever had. Ice cream and pimms all super. Thanks Team Lusso!

Visited this bar on our last night in shanklin! Shame as what a great place! Cocktails were wonderful especially the Caramel Saltini so good!! Nice staff happy to chat about what went into the Cocktails & great to watch them being made up. On leaving asked for bill charged for one Amstel 😲 pointed out that a good deal more than Amstel was drunk! 10% discount for my honesty! Great place try it especially the Caramel Saltini!!! Loved the toilets aswell 😂

A lovely Italian meal on a weekday evening. Very friendly helpful staff. Nice ambiance. Excellent bruschetta. Great fresh pasta. VG wines. Parked on street opposite free.

Cancelled on day attending. Booked this 4 days previous and had an email saying they are cancelling the booking a few hours before we attended. Luckily I checked my emails as this was booked for a special occasion. No excuse why, I think their customer service is very poor.

Early evening visit on a warm summers day found the outdoor seating already full. Plenty of spaces indoor though. Good choice of beers and food provided is by "pop-up" kitchens. On the day, The Kent Sausage Company" were in attendance.

What a place, quite small but the variety of food on offer is great. My friend had one of their homemade pizzas I went for the anti pastino it was very fresh and flavoursome. The cocktails were very tasty and I like that you could mix in the 2 for £13 deal. The staff are very polite and friendly, looking forward to our next visit