Location: Basildon
Top Restaurants in Basildon
Top 10 Italian food in Basildon, England, United Kingdom
Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in Basildon, England, United Kingdom. Basildon (/ˈbæzɪldən/ BAZ-əl-dən) is the largest town in the borough of Basildon in the county of Essex, England.
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10. L'oliveta at Summerhill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
We're incredibly excited to introduce you to the new team and their stunning new menu, which is filled with the flavours of Italy whilst retaining many of the favourites that we've all enjoyed over the years! Take a table and enjoy one of your old favouri
Reviewed By stmoritz1960
Pleasantly suprised at the menu, a good selection of Italian dishes and English dishes, from small to bigger meals, visited whilst meeting up with friends and all the food including pizza, jacket potato and quiche, served were good sizes, prices and served nicely, would definitely visit again, staff were all polite and personable, I liked the atmosphere and the seating and tables were well set out.
9. La Bicicletta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 579 reviews
Their address and all their details are on their website
Reviewed By sc68682
Visited here for birthday meal after reading good reviews and wasn't disappointed. It would be easy to drive by this restaurant without really noticing it once inside its really lovely. Food and service is excellent you are allowed as much time as you need in between courses.The chef and owner really is a lovely man comes over and explains all the specials his passion for food and running his business is very evident,to be in the same restaurant for 30 years is no mean feet .I will definitely be visiting again incidentally i found the prices very very reasonable for the quality of the food.
8. Pizza Express
Overall Ratings
3 based on 219 reviews
Bright and modern, PizzaExpress Basildon (Festival Leisure Park) offers an exciting reinvention of Italian classics. A vibrant menu includes wholesome Romana-style pizzas with adventurous topping combinations, as well as fresh salads, an impressive range
Reviewed By juliemX5026OY
Myself and my friend often meet here for a catch up and have always had good service.Today unfortunately was a different matter.Our waitress wasnât particularly engaging and it seemed everything was too much effort. The cleanliness of the restaurant lead a lot to be desired with dirty streaked glasses, which my friend had to change. The wine glasses on an adjoining table looked like they needed a good polish too. There was also food debris and dead insects around the window sills. My Tuna Nicoise wasnât particularly well presented looking like it has been thrown together - pieces of large cucumber which obviously hadnât been chopped and a mass of anchovies all stuck together and way too much dressing. It was tasty but presentation was poor especially knowing how it should look.What got me the most was the attitude of another waitress (Blonde Eastern European wearing a McMillan t-shirt). We asked her for the bill and when she brought it over we completely forgot to give our voucher code. She almost stormed off, came back with the revised bill and stood there saying absolutely nothing while we were sorting the bill out (part card/cash). We paid and not a thank you or anything. Never once did I see her smile.As we left, she was waiting by the exit and completely ignored us. We almost felt we had done something wrong.Weâve never had any problems before and the waitresses have always been friendly and engaging. Think it may be a while before we return
7. La Toscana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 403 reviews
A family run business in the heart of Billericay, serving only fresh produce cooked to order.
Reviewed By BenYorkie
We had a lovely experience at La Toscana with a group of friends in April and just the wife and I went back again last week for a quiet/quick lunch.Totally enjoyable - great atmosphere, and very tasty and enjoyable food. Attractive menu choices both the set menu and a la carte.One of the best restaurants in and around ~ Billericay in our view.
6. Gallo D'Oro Restaurant Hadleigh
Overall Ratings
5 based on 78 reviews
A warm Welcome to Hadleighâs newest Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, We are a family run local business focusing on providing authentic Italian food at great prices. Our philosophy is simple, where cooking is only one part of the story. We place equal impor
Reviewed By Bigaitch27
I have never been here before either in its current guise or when it was the Ancorra but visited this evening with friends. All I can say is that I have missed out massively having lived locally for over 20 years. The menu has significant and varied choice with plenty to suit any palate. I opted for the grilled chicken breast with prawns in a light mustard sauce, which came with vegetables. The chicken was lovely with the sauce not being overpowering and the vegetables cooked fresh and, a rarity for nowadays, silver served. The meal was lovely. For dessert I opted for Bread and Butter pudding and again it was superb. My wife had a garlic pizza bread for starters which was huge and I gladly assisted her in demolishing it. For main course she opted for lasagne which she felt was a little too salty although when I tried some I found it full of flavour. Our friends meals looked lovely and they were also very complimentary. What enhanced the experience for me however was the service which was just spot on. Everyone was so friendly without being over the top, and everything was prompt without being rushed. The atmosphere inside also was very good with light music in the background but not at a level to drown the conversation. The bill too was very fair, working out at around £35 per head for 3 courses and a drink each. In an area heaving with decent eateries we now have another that will see our custom.
5. Ginoâs Taverna
Overall Ratings
5 based on 42 reviews
Family run Italian restaurant serving freshly cooked Italian classics and steaks. Sundays we serve traditional English roast dinner
Reviewed By David W
Visited this Taverna for the first time with my Wife for a weekday birthday celebration lunch and glad we did. While located inside a pub, the Taverna has its own entrance and has created a rustic Italian theme. As stated per previous reviews the staff provide a warm and friendly welcome and the Chef (Smiffy) takes a keen interest in his diners and was very solicitous, to ensure that everything was ok with our meal. While the menu was not extensive, there was a good selection of dishes available and all fo the food was freshly cooked with generous portions and was very reasonably priced. We will definitely be returning
4. Frankie & Benny's
Overall Ratings
3 based on 649 reviews
Reviewed By Natalia W
I had an amazing breakfast there. Food was really tasty and service was great. Agata was very friendly and looked after us from the beginning till the end of our visit. She is very accommodating and attentive. We will be visiting again soon.
3. Villagio Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 403 reviews
Our menu includes a wide range of stone-baked pizzas, authentic Italian pastas and risottos, a selection of grill dishes and fresh salads, all served in a warm and family friendly environment.
Reviewed By royandjeanette
After checking into our hotel we went to this place for late lunch. We had read the good reviews so we thought weâd give it a try. We werenât disappointed. We received a friendly welcome and attentive service. We had two aperol spritz cocktails whilst looking at the menu. We ordered two mains of penne with nduja sausage which we both agreed was delicious. This was one of the best pasta dishes we had eaten. We had a good bottle of merlot red wine too. We finished our meals with expressos and limoncello. We really enjoyed our experience at this lovely Italian restaurant.
2. Ginoâs Taverna
Overall Ratings
5 based on 42 reviews
Family run Italian restaurant serving freshly cooked Italian classics and steaks. Sundays we serve traditional English roast dinner
Reviewed By David W
Visited this Taverna for the first time with my Wife for a weekday birthday celebration lunch and glad we did. While located inside a pub, the Taverna has its own entrance and has created a rustic Italian theme. As stated per previous reviews the staff provide a warm and friendly welcome and the Chef (Smiffy) takes a keen interest in his diners and was very solicitous, to ensure that everything was ok with our meal. While the menu was not extensive, there was a good selection of dishes available and all fo the food was freshly cooked with generous portions and was very reasonably priced. We will definitely be returning
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1. Gallo D'Oro Restaurant Hadleigh
Overall Ratings
5 based on 78 reviews
A warm Welcome to Hadleighâs newest Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, We are a family run local business focusing on providing authentic Italian food at great prices. Our philosophy is simple, where cooking is only one part of the story. We place equal impor
Reviewed By Bigaitch27
I have never been here before either in its current guise or when it was the Ancorra but visited this evening with friends. All I can say is that I have missed out massively having lived locally for over 20 years. The menu has significant and varied choice with plenty to suit any palate. I opted for the grilled chicken breast with prawns in a light mustard sauce, which came with vegetables. The chicken was lovely with the sauce not being overpowering and the vegetables cooked fresh and, a rarity for nowadays, silver served. The meal was lovely. For dessert I opted for Bread and Butter pudding and again it was superb. My wife had a garlic pizza bread for starters which was huge and I gladly assisted her in demolishing it. For main course she opted for lasagne which she felt was a little too salty although when I tried some I found it full of flavour. Our friends meals looked lovely and they were also very complimentary. What enhanced the experience for me however was the service which was just spot on. Everyone was so friendly without being over the top, and everything was prompt without being rushed. The atmosphere inside also was very good with light music in the background but not at a level to drown the conversation. The bill too was very fair, working out at around £35 per head for 3 courses and a drink each. In an area heaving with decent eateries we now have another that will see our custom.
