The best restaurants serving Italian food in England

First visit and wouldn’t return! Miserable waitress, never once did she engage with us or smile, very robotic! Wasn’t over busy but had to chase staff for previously ordered drinks. Food very average, we had calamari, very disappointing! Deep fried which we like, but it was all batter, the calamari was non existent. My partner and friend had Gamberetti prawn pasta, they said it was ok, bit bland, presentation could have been so much more with not a lot more effort! One of us had the lasagne which she said she enjoyed, and it did look nice. We paid in full including the service charge but came away feeling underwhelmed. All in all not impressed.

Not been for a while. I find most Italian restaurants very similar. The menu is very decent with good choices although didn't check out food for those with special diets. All food was delivered promptly and was of a reasonable portion and came hot. Staff were attentive. Overall an OK experience. A 10% charge is added to the bill but you can request to have it removed.

Had two meals here with family at weekend both were superb!! Authentic Italian flavours! Staff very friendly and polite!

We needed a quick bite to eat after visiting the British Art Fair and Polpo was ideal. We were fortunate in that we booked ahead otherwise we would not have got an inside table on a rather chilly September day. The small plates were excellent with something for everyone. The service was efficient and friendly.

Great place for a good value meal, great service and atmosphere. Had a fantastic meat ball starter followed by a Godzilla Pitza, fantastic. Although the prawn cocktail starter had me thinking I should have got that (Next Time)

Just been with friends again and never disappointed service and food always great will recommend anytime !

A strange experience. When we arrived, we didn’t get shown to a table and were told to just sit anywhere. The waiter didn’t seem interested in taking anyone’s order and we had to get his attention numerous times to be served. There also seemed to be some staff meeting going on in the middle of the restaurant which made us feel like we weren’t supposed to be there. The food came quick enough once ordered but was cold unfortunately.

Prezzo voucher won on their promotion when visiting Port Solent venue, free 3 course meal for 2 off the Gift of Prezzo menu. As expected limited choice, but great options, portion size on the larger size. Meatballs for starter (4 balls)was a big starter, the bruschetta was also of good size and tasty. Mains spag bowl and speciality pizza, again tasty and piping hot, finished off with a generous portion of tiramisu. Overall great option and even better being free off a promotion. Recommend seating upstairs.

Nearly £17 for pappardelle pasta with almost invisible portion of sauce. No further comment needed. Italian waitress was good. Restaurant very noisy.

Warning. This restaurant is closed, its no longer in Eastbourne. Do not try to book a table or just turn up

20% off food cost ok but 10% dreaded service charge. This should be personal direct with the table service not for the Company. Also generally over priced although food good. That’s us finished for now.

We arrived on a Saturday evening without a booking having been let down elsewhere and we were greeted promptly and politely. We were shown to a table almost immediately and allowed time to settle before our server took our order. We eat out a lot and get served by people ranging from awful to outstanding and we were lucky today that our server was Lilly - a thoroughly engaging, competent and friendly young lady that would be an asset to any business. The food arrived promptly, well presented and tasted great. We had a variety of dishes including antipasto, breads, olives, pizza and fish cakes. All the food was lovely. Overall a great experience made all the better by a great young server. We're not from the area but if we were i think it would be a regular stop for us.

April 2023 Very disappointed in my experience at Prezzo. My daughter who is 7 ordered a child's menu spaghetti and informed me she had metal in her mouth. Spat the metal out and yes there was a big sharp piece of metal in her food. Very large lump. Very concerned this could have been very dangerous if she had swollowed or ingested the metal. Informed the waiter. Had to ask for the plate to be removed and new food ordered. No apology from the chef or senior management which I would expect from a serious incident. No concern or reassurance provided for my daughter that was very distressed from metal hurting her teeth. Extremely concerned about the experience.

Brilliant food. Had many times (at least 20) great range - polite staff -excellent drink options .beautiful decor and building . All in all a fantastic dining experience for friends and families , or just anyone who wants to try Italian food (or indeed indulge again!!!)