The best restaurants serving Italian food in England

Sacked my friend for having a drink and then refused to pay him his wages. They take staff tips. And then pay staff in cash to avoid tax

Staff friendly, food amazing and restaurant clean and tidy definitely recommend…. Thank you to our server Yaseen

Stopped here for lunch. Best pasta family have had for ages. It’s a shame I don’t live near here. Recommended. We sat in courtyard in the sun. Perfect end to a holiday.

Visited here during Sunday market. The staff were polite and very helpful. Probably the best bolognese I’ve ever had. Will definitely return when re visit Tynemouth

A basic and limited menu. No kids menus. All found something they wanted to order. My calzone with a good portion of beef Bolognese sauce on the side was heartwarming. The service was attentive and friendly. The best Italian we have enjoyed in the lakes.

Well what a night! Seated outside for a drink to start with as it was a lovely evening and warm out, soaked up the atmosphere of this clearly loved place. We were taken inside to our table and the staff managed to seat us earlier than we had originally booked for which was very nice, considering we had booked rather late due to a last minute getaway. So that was a bonus. The meal..... Was just delicious and very well cooked. One of the best places my partner and I have eaten. Reasonably priced too. The staff were very attentitive, polite and very helpful. Charming place with a touch of class and style, mixed with a friendly ethos and character from the well put together staff all round. After dinner we retired back outside as again it was still warm for another drink. The lights were lit on the veranda and was very tasteful, relaxed and a nice romantic feel. This place was our last minute booking and what a find it was. Will definitely be going back here.

A high class restaurant, with a good choice of food, wine and cocktails. The service was a little slow, but suited us as a larger group. The quality of food was really good and I would recommend. A*

Excellent food service & price.

17 of us for a birthday meal celebration. Food excellent as always ambience great, service great, brought cake out lights down and whole restaurant sings happy birthday. Great. Spent all evening until late not rushed, love every time spent st Franco’s.

Traditional Italian restaurant with huge portions. Very packed when we visited as there were few other eating options in Durham on a Sunday evening!

Gran comida y ambiente. Tenía filete de filete y estaban felices de modificar la salsa / setas, etc. Muy buen entrante de hígado de pollo y todo lavado con Amarone. Estará en lo alto de mi lista cuando vaya al grillo de nuevo.

Just back from a lovely meal at pesto widnes just wanted to give thanks to Stacey our waitress absolutely lovely and great service 😀

Lovely little dessert shop, staff were very polite and friendly. A little background music would have been nice. Grandkids loved it

Great food, impeccable service, portions were huge!

Amazing restaurant with great food and fabulous service! Came here for a Birthday celebration with 6 adults and 4 children. The food was absolutely delicious with generous portions and reasonably priced. The owner went over and above to make us feel welcome, especially the children who were invited to make their own ice cream desserts! Would absolutely recommend!