Amalfi

The food was insanely fresh; the chef was preparing and cooking it downstairs, couldn’t be any fresher and the chef was such a friendly person! All staff were incredibly hospitable and couldn’t have been more amazing. Highly recommend the arribiata, pollo Milanese and the baked goats cheese. Thank you soo much! Wishing you all the best ☺️

I cannot recommend this place enough! Such a beautiful and cosy restaurant! The staff were so accommodating and went above and beyond! And just wow to the food - so many dishes to choose from, so full of flavour, fantastic portion sizes and some of the best Italian food I’ve had since coming back from Italy last year! I’ve already booked to go again and intend to be a new regular ☺️

I had the pleasure of visiting this charming Italian bistro today for lunch, and it was nothing short of delightful. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, with warm lighting and a peaceful vibe by the window. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive—genuine smiles and great service all around. You can really feel the passion from both the front-of-house team and the chef in the kitchen. I ordered the Amatriciana pasta, and it was absolutely delicious—rich, flavorful sauce, perfectly cooked pasta, and a touch of basil on top. You can tell it was made with care and authenticity. A truly lovely experience. I’ll definitely be back!

Went with family and loved the service and atmosphere. The chef catered to our special requests and portions are generous.

I was in Chelmsford to watch a T20 Vitality Blast cricket game, I checked into this popular Italian bistro right at the start of service. The chef-patron, 43 year old Neapolitan, Andrea Vasto, is clearly a hands-on type of guy, because he was busy sprucing the place up as I arrived. So, I was whisked straight upstairs to a very attractive set-up, food ordered, nose powdered in the single classy loo and luncheon served! I had whatever the Italian is for lemon chicken and fries. Jolly tasty too, nice, succulent chicken breast and VERY lemony indeed. Nice fries too. Stupidly, I didn't take a copy of the bill, but, from memory, it was around a very reasonable £16. Done and dusted in a little over 30 minutes. Perfect pre-cricket fare.

Fantastic little restaurant where you are greeted at the door by the chef and owner. He cooks everything fresh in his small open kitchen downstair while you sit in a comfortable and quaint dinning room upstairs. The food was excellent and he provided fantastic service. It gets busier for dinner but is normally quite quiet for lunch. If you are looking to support a small local restaurant with an owner/ chef who is clearly passionate about his food and interested in the quality of your visit, I really recommend.

I had a great dining experience at this Italian restaurant tonight with my friend. From the moment we walked in, the owner was incredibly welcoming and polite. Our waitress was also very friendly and attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed. The food arrived quickly, and everything was fresh and full of flavour. The dishes stayed true to authentic Italian recipes, which I really appreciated. You could tell a lot of care went into the preparation. The atmosphere was lovely—upstairs was especially peaceful and spotless, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. And I have to mention the dessert: the pistachio tiramisu was unbelievably fresh and delicious. I’d go back just for that!

Amazing food cooked by Andrea who warmly greeted us when we entered and great prompt friendly service by Alessandra. Everything was delicious and fresh. The bruschetta was the best I've ever had, the mains (tagliatelle bolognese and gnocchi sorrentina) were tasty and generous portions, and the homemade tiramisu was the perfect way to end the meal. Lovely Aperol Spritz too. Will definitely return.