The best restaurants serving Italian food in England

Intrigued by Greek/Mediterranean vibe we booked Mambos for an early evening dinner. Reception staff showed us to a table in a largely empty restaurant and we ordered drinks, wine, mains and desserts and coffees afterwards. The waiter / waitress were really friendly and swift. The food was good and served hot, although due to the questionable orange/pink neon lighting, the chicken appeared perfectly no and uncooked. Note: it probably was cooked, only in appearance it was off-putting. Dessert and coffees were also nice. But here is the rub: for the first time in any restaurant on any continent, myself and partner were asked to vacate the table and finish our drinks at the bar while the restaurant remained with many empty seats. Poor management decision! I took back our generous cash tip from the bill wallet before leaving with great disappointment and will never return. Shame on you. You have good efficient people, good food and drink, but poor management decisions do not encourage local return business.

Amazing experience - the food was delicious and although the waiting time was long it was worth it! Denys was particularly kind and helpful - would recommend this place!

Best place for eating Italian food , All staff are friendly and polite. The pizza is absolutely amazing!!!! I high recommend

Fast and friendly service from start to finish. We were greeted with smiles and the staff were amazing. We ordered a bottle of wine which was lovely. Our good was to die for we had the salmon pasta and chicken and mushroom risotto. We will be back there soon to try different dishes, however, next time we will be sharing a main (large portions) so we can try others courses. Can't wait

Difficilmente mangio italiano all'estero, ma per Radio Alice ho fatto una eccezione. Locale gemello di Berberé, nota pizzeria in centro a Bologna. Si respira aria di casa. La pizza gourmet biologica è ottima. Locale pulito e personale attento e cortese. Ottimo pranzo romantico.

Excellent Pasta and good size portions , friendly staff. Pleasant surroundings and convenient location arancini very good and penne ragú tasty . Pricy at £90 with only 2 glasses of wine and shared starter and side salad .

I visited Pizza Express in Maidstone over the weekend, and it was a delightful experience. I opted for the main course set, which included a starter, a main meal, and a dessert. For starters, I had their classic Dough Balls, which were perfectly soft and paired well with the dips. The main course was a spicy pizza that had just the right kick of flavor and a deliciously crispy base. For dessert, I chose a rich caramel hot brownie served with ice cream, which was the perfect way to end the meal. The quality of the food was outstanding, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The service was good—prompt and friendly—and the atmosphere was even better. The aesthetic and cozy ambiance made it a great spot to enjoy a meal. Overall, it was a lovely dining experience, and I’d definitely recommend this place for a casual yet satisfying meal.

First day of opening after lockdown, excellent food in a nice courtyard, nice to be eating out again, nice Lasagne and a Peroni to wash it down,wife had chicken burger and a glass of red! Nice friendly staff and well worth a visit!

Fast becoming my favourite Cambridge Pub. The Italian food is great and the family that run it are always welcoming. Eating lunch there accompanied with young children was a very comfortable experience. There is am extensive range of beers and the coffee is good too.

We have been working in the area for some time, and we normally use the Premier Inn/Travelodges near by. However, this was a last minute job and I had passed La Fontana several times. I popped in and managed to book in. What a find!! Nice friendly atmosphere, family run and a first class room! Had dinner in the restaurant, and whilst there were only a few diners early evening, the food was obviously freshly prepared and very nice. Included in the price was breakfast so I indulged in the full English before setting off again. Suffice it to say, La Fontana will now be our 'go to' place when we are down that way!!

Arrived prior to concert at the Roundhouse to find it shut. Roller shutters down, no lights on. Booking confirmed by email Luckily got into Nando’s Shocking to take bookings and not be open, or at least email us to say issue :-(

We had a fantastic evening. The food was super and reasonably priced. What a lovely buzzy restaurant. The drink prices were also very competitive. Excellent value and quality.

Muy bueno el café y el servicio excelente , sobre todo Gianmarco. 100% recomendable para desayunar . Todo preparado con mimo y profesionalidad

For the food I would have given 5 stars but the waiter was something else !! When my grandson originally ordered from the set menu he chose the panna cotta for desert however he changed his mind and ordered the rum baba (at our extra cost) only to be told by the waiter after that he has to have the panna cotta as well as he originally ordered it!! No problem we paid for both but given his attitude I was not paying £23 service charge and paid £13. We were literally chased down the road and told service charge is mandatory and I legally have to pay it!!! I don’t think so…. Such a shame because we have had some great times in this restaurant and lovely food but sadly will not be going back.

One is regular of this place. Always been welcomed by the staff. Having a Italian dinner in the house, their Linguine Allo Scoglio is excellent. I tried the Spaghetti Carbonara this time and find it just a touch lack creamy flourish. Still one recommend the place much.