The best restaurants serving Italian food in England

The overall service and atmosphere had a liveley feel with upstairs and downstairs seating for all occasions, the staff were attentive and catered to our every need (including my insanely fussy sister) and the food vairied from shaped pizzas for the kids and a range of desserts and starters

Went for a family meal staff were so friendly and fun and the food was amazing

Absolutely amazing meal. The staff could not have been any friendlier, the atmosphere is amazing. Staff are brilliant with the kids and couldn’t do enough to make the visit a success

Great food as always thanks mambos

A Sunday Lunch Worth Waiting For! No one has ever anticipated a Sunday lunch more than me! I first met Simonetta, the proprietor of Ida, nearly a year ago while swimming. I’d already heard about the restaurant, and when I discovered Simonetta was also a novelist, I pre-ordered her book Ida at My Table right away. During a long recovery, I read it cover to cover—reliving the story of her family and the restaurant in beautifully descriptive prose. I felt as though I’d already met everyone before even stepping foot inside. Not long after the book launch, I attended a reading with my friend Adam where we finally met the real-life characters. Since then, I’d been dreaming of a meal curated by Simonetta and her husband Avi. Life got in the way, and I also wanted to wait until Adam—who was observing Ramadan—could join. So we held off just a little longer. When we finally arrived, the day couldn’t have been more perfect. Sunlight poured through the large windows, filtering through shelves lined with bottles, casting a warm, inviting glow across the room. It felt immediately comforting. Having a proper chat with Avi and seeing Simonetta in her “castle” was a joy in itself. We were treated like royalty—but it’s clear everyone who walks through those doors receives the same heartfelt hospitality. The food exceeded expectations. Everything—from the antipasti to the handmade pasta—was clearly made with love and care. I had the tagliatelle al ragù, but we shared and tasted all the dishes. The food was rich yet wholesome, flavourful, and deeply satisfying. Each dish felt like something made at home by someone who truly cares. Ida’s whole team are exceptional. Yes, I’m biased. But if you’ve read the book, met the family, or simply appreciate a meal made from the heart, you’ll understand. This wasn’t just lunch. It was a story brought to life.

We went for my partner's birthday and had a lovely meal. Quite expensive for what it is given it is just basic pasta although everything we ordered came beautifully cooked, well-seasoned and had balanced flavour. Thanks Team.

Wonderful lunch on a cold May day. Great service! Great food! Great Value! Toilets very clean Also.

I love an independent restaurant and feel they deserve support . That said I do have higher expectations from them because they’re more interested in success , generally . This was one is ok . I couldn’t help wonder why I was served my fish with roasted potatoes and mashed potatoes . No other vegetables , odd , a bit of a carb fest I thought . Tasted fine though. As we came to dessert , we perused the menu and we were told the Tiramisu was home made so I ordered that , well I don’t think it was as it was okay but frozen in the middle and the owners nose was visibly growing as we left , I could see it . We didn’t stay for coffee , but visited the loo before we left and saw the soap dispenser was so dirty I thought my hands would be cleaner with my own sanitiser . So more thought and a little more attention to details could have turned a pleasant evening into a tremendous one .

Me encanta todo lo que he experimentado aquí con mis amigos. Al principio no estaba muy seguro de ello, pero terminamos disfrutando de cada momento. El servicio y la hospitalidad eran realmente fantásticos!

Have lived within 25 mins for over 20 years and never heard of Pazzia. Introduced by a good friend on a Monday night, we were very impressed. Good menu with lovely specials ( I had lamb shank after the prawns), and attentive service. We will return.

We went for a late lunch on Sunday, around 4pm. They were great! I love going to an Italian restaurant where people are authentic Italians that speak Italian among themselves. We discovered a gem in Finchley! Food was great and fast service. Lovely! We will comeback!

Wonderful old school restaurant. Large portions and reasonably priced. Have been going here for years and never had a bad experience. Highly recommend.

Gluten Free heaven. I have the mushroom bruschetta and the gluten free bread was so delicious. For main i had the Parmigiana which was so cheesy. And finally for dessert i had the Caprese, which is an almond flourless cake, with some gelato on top… everything was so so delicious and fantastic for gluten free. I only wish they had a gluten free pizza option as the pizzas looked amazing. I have posted my daughter’s pizza. Fully recommended for everyone.

Amazing flavours and friendly service

This restaurant is closed permanently I will miss you guys so much