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A good Italian restaurant will offer the following services:

• A menu with a wide range of Italian food such as pizza, pasta, risotto, fresh seafood dishes, meat and vegetarian options—as well as Italian desserts such as tiramisu, zabaglione and biscotti;
• Efficient and friendly restaurant service;
• Advice on any menu items you are not familiar with, and which recipes use fresh or locally-sourced ingredients;
• A wine list with a good range of quality wines and Italian beers;
• A friendly atmosphere;
• Italian meals cooked in a clean kitchen by a qualified chef;
• Some Italian restaurants will offer a home delivery service or takeaway service.

• Good Italian restaurants and bistros will be busy, particularly at weekends, so phone to book in advance.
• Ask friends who live in the area to recommend a good Italian restaurant.
• Check local newspapers and food magazines for reviews of local Italian restaurants.
• Many Italian restaurants offer special lunch deals, which can be well-priced.
• Many Italian restaurants and brasseries offer seasonal specials of local produce or seafood—ask at the Italian restaurant or look out for specials boards.
• Check the menu for information about pasta portions—most Italian restaurants offer pasta as a starter, and you may need to specify if you want a main course sized portion of pasta.
• With meat dishes, you may have to order potatoes and vegetables separately—check what is included before you order.
• If possible, book in person—by going in to the Italian restaurant you can see what the food looks like, what the atmosphere is like, and whether the staff are friendly.
• If you enjoy an Italian meal, take a leaflet or card home from the restaurant for easy booking next time.

To find an Italian restaurant in any area of the UK, just enter a UK location in the search box below, e.g. London, Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds.