The best restaurants serving Italian food in South East

What a wonderful host Massimo is, he always gives you such a warm welcome and what a talented team he has front of house and in the kitchen. We were four generations at the table and the menu caters for each age group. It was hard to get past the delicious warm homemade bread with olive oil and rosemary but three baskets later we did! Fabulous food, best pasta eaten almost in silence, an extensive wine list, stylish decor, real linen and great stories too -we can’t wait to return! Thank you xx

I have been away for too long. My visit this evening reminded me of the environment,the first class service and,as always the best steak in the country.Always a pleasurable experience with Massimo and his team.Thanks to you all,as ever.Ray Campsie

Excellent meal with fab wine. Went on a week night and what a delight. Service wasn’t fast but it was date night so didn’t care!

A real Osteria. You just show up ....and get fed really great food. It's a delight not to have to " choose from the menu" . Just enjoy what comes along. Which ,in our experience, is always delicious. Negroni's are good too! There are lots of places to eat "Italian food" . This is an honest and authentic restaurant that I would always rather go to. Recommended for the food and the experience.

The pub was brimming and over flowing to the outside with diners when we arrived. I'd heard their roast dinners were good and thought the number of people were a testament to that. Wrong! The roast (?) potatoes weren't all golden and crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside but barely cooked and a grey colour which my knife couldn't penetrate. One of the potatoes was actually black. The parsnip was not all soft and squiggy but suffered the same lack of time in the oven, if it ever saw an oven that defied my knife slicing off a piece to taste. The pork dry, and tasteless. I didn't attempt the giant Yorkshire which obviously wasn't homemade instead looked plastic. The cackling burnt. However the side dish of cabbage and carrots and the one piece of cauliflower whilst overcooked was quite tasty hence the 2 stars I think we were perhaps one of the last diners to be served so maybe we drew the short straw. I'm not however game to try again.

I knew that this pub was under new management and my friend had recently been here and said the meal was good so I thought I would invite me friends for dinner, I was not disappointed, the service, food and cosiness of the pub was excellent and would return, I had to trout and crumble and it was delicious and could of done with some more custard. Freddie who took our order and served us was exceptionally professional and funny too. Only minor point is when we were going in from the back it looked like it could do with a bit of love and pretty flowers. Look forward to returning maybe in the autumn when the fire is on.

We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Bellini on Saturday evening. The restaurant is very clean, comfortable and modern with a very nice atmosphere. My wife is a vegetarian and was very happy with the options available. My fresh salmon steak was delicious . The food was beautifully cooked and there was enough time between courses. The staff are very friendly and efficient. It was reasonably priced and we will definitely be returning in the future.

Outstanding food, great service and atmosphere all at a very reasonable price. Unfortunately there was a problem with the Pizza oven the evening we went but I choose the Risotto Ala Mare instead and I was not disappointed.

Lovely place with nice atmosphere and delicious food and wine! Highly recommend! Staff very friendly. Everything was delicious:-)

Really tasty food, staff were attentive but also left us to enjoy ourselves. The only disappointing one was the first gluten free option (gnocchi) we asked for wasn't available but another option was offered soon. I would say that staff need more training on the difference between vegetarian / vegan / pescatarian. Otherwise all good for the meat eaters!

Disappointing after the glowing reviews. Food was average, and service was mediocre. Maybe it was an off night, but unfortunately we won't be around to give it a second chance.

This is the fourth year running we have had our Christmas dinner here. Yet again we were not disappointed. We had to have it on Sunday (Roast Day). The atmosphere, the service, the food, as usual, was first class. The hostess, Luciana is the face and the making of this restaurant. Along with her sisters, front of house staff and kitchen staff. I would recommend this restaurant in a heartbeat. I took my son for a meal on his 21st, along with family and was not disappointed. The food, service and prices have convinced me and other family members that this is one of the finest restaurants in this area. But don't just take my word for it, try it for yourselves, you won't be disappointed. Thank you girls and staff. And Merry Christmas to you all xxx

Had a delicious 3 course dinner at Bella Napoli. There was 4 of us and we all said the same thing. Fantastic food, very nice wine and beers. Service was amazing provided by friendly and caring staff. They knew all about the menu and the wine list and were keen to explain any question we had about the food and drinks. We’ve been to Bella Napoli many times and will be going again. Thank you everyone at Bella Napoli

Rude managers,rude staff,awful pizza.sourdough,don't think so.its a con.worst pizzas in worthing.save your well earned money and go elsewhere.terrible restaurant.

We have been visiting Mama Mia for many years, and have never been disappointed. It is hidden away just back from the Aldwick sea front, and some people visiting Bognor may not be aware of it, it is however a must if you like superb Italian food. We have got to know the staff especially Chef and proprietor Max very well and they always treat their customers like old friends. We love coming here and cannot wait for our next visit