The best restaurants serving Italian food in England

Fancied trying this place for a while, we had an absolutely delicious starter of Pate, best I’ve tasted for a long time. Then we had ordered lasagne of which I can only describe as worse than a supermarket ready made! There was hardly any meat in it, too much liquid which made it a sloppy mess! I couldn’t finish it so I did complain and was given a reduction on mine! The owner was acting like a child barking at one of the staff and it was totally a very unpleasant experience! No ambiance at all. This is purely based on my opinion and experience on the evening. It was a special celebration which was ruined. I would have had a better experience in a chain restaurant! The waiters were pleasant and obviously the cooking is not down to them. Won’t be returning!

The food was gobsmacking I felt like I was in heaven.The waitress was brilliant and superb and the chef was perfect in every way. The waitress was also perfect in every way.Sophie aged 8 .

Bottomless brunch - food was mediocre as was the service but it was enmasse.... atmosphere was fab, great venue 😊

Stunning food, large portions, great prices, friendly staff. Old style Italian restaurant! Not enough of these around as everywhere is always so modern and fancy and sometimes it's lovely to feel like your actually in an Italian restaurant with a homely vibe !

The food here is amazing, really tasty. We came here last night. My husband and I had the spaghetti bolognese and the kids had pizza from the bambino menu. Then for desserts we had profiteroles and the amaretto cheesecake. I cannot rate it highly enough for quality and value for money. We have eaten here four or five times now and have never been disappointed. Would come here every night if I could. I don't write reviews very often - well hardly ever; but if you want excellent food at a very reasonable price you should try this one.

The best Italian restaurant in the town. We were a party of 6, 3 generations of family and we have been coming to Aldo’s both here and in his first restaurant for over 20 years. Always a great welcome, and Amber the waitress is like one of the family, we love her to bits. Aldo’s food is genuine, it’s generous, it’s rich it’s bloody delicious. We started with a garlic bread and a garlic and tomato bread, lovely and crisp and tasty, then chicken wings in a BBQ sauce, sticky ribs falling off the bone, Polpette Boscaiola,(meatballs in a rich red wine, mushroom and tomato sauce), and Fegatini di Pollo, (chicken livers, pan fried with onion, garlic and a little chilli), all excellent For mains it was Spaghetti Bolognese, two Bologna pizzas, Calzone pizza with spinach and ricotta and a tomato sauce served separately, Pollo Cacciatore served with a dish of fresh veg and Monkfish in garlic and chill which my husband had with a spicy pasta, he said it was superb, my grandsons, despite being to full to eat all their mains, (they have the remains for lunch the next day), decided that dessert was called for, so tiramisu and blackcurrant cheesecake, and both got a thumbs up. Hubby and I shared a bottle of wine, and had a coffee to round off a fabulous evening. Amber brings a smile to all she serves and is an asset to Aldo’s. Give it a try if you’re looking for the real deal, you will not be disappointed!

Have been eating here since the week it opened. It hasn’t changed much and neither has the menu, but working on the “if it isn’t broken” principle then you have to argue it’s definitely doing something right. Have enjoyed too many meals here over the years to remember but our last one was unforgettable for the wrong reason. After enjoying yet another meal here the other night we were about to place our dessert selection and as my son is coeliac he asked what desserts were gluten free. The waitresses response….and wait for it because it’s an absolute master class in what NOT to say.…was….”I have no idea”. I’m sorry, you have no idea??? She didn’t even make ANY attempt to go and find out (or as far as the law is concerned) provide my son with the legally required list of allergens on the menu. To say the entire table was stunned into silence was an understatement. As this was a family meal paid for by my elderly mother to save her any discomfort or embarrassment the matter was not pursued. Instead we declined any desserts, she paid and we all left. Never to return again regrettably. Valentino’s needs some serious and urgent staff training if the response to a legitimate question concerning something as important as food allergies is “I have no idea”. They have been reported to the FSA who will hopefully be able to provide them with the help they so badly need.

Great food been here several times and it has never disappointed Great selection of food and drink. Staff very friendly. Will be nack as always next year.

Not great value for money , food was bland , service diabolical, really dissapiinred

A questa caffetteria do il massimo perché non c'è stato nessun difetto. Personale gentile, il caffè è buono, e dolci gustosi. La sala è molto spaziosa con tanti posti a sedere. Se vi trovate in zona non potete non provare il loro tiramisù.

We booked this place online, received reminders of the booking and it was only on turning up to eat did we find out it was closed indefinitely. There's clearly some automated booking system still active so be warned. Shame it’s closed as the place actually looked really cozy.

Booked the private room for a work gathering. It was on the advice of some colleagues - so went with it. Was not impressed that I was told 12.5% would be added to every drink and the buffet. It was non negotiable. On the evening the room looked pretty and the staff were nice, especially the gentleman who I think, may run the restaurant. He was excellent. When I queried the amount of food for the £400 we had paid - he couldn’t have been more helpful in replenishing it. However I thought this was damage limitation, as the snooty serving staff said - yes, this is it! I am not convinced the service charge goes to the staff - so I get her attitude. But overall, it is overpriced and not a patch on Carluccio’s.

Relación calidad precio buena,nos sorprendió la 6 quesos,dulce y salada a la vez,las pizzas estaban ricas. Lo mejor de la visita fue Isaac,un chico español muy atento y agradable,una suerte para el local contar con el.

Popped in here for lunch as it looked busy and cosy from the outside. We both had wild mushrooms - hen of the woods, king oyster etc. with garlic on toasted sourdough. Most delicious and a generous portion. Would definitely come back here.

pizza was normal. i think they just need to hire more service staff. need to order extra and i'm like monkey on an isolated island need to keep waving to get attention