Leading Italian Restaurants in the UK

91 Hill Road, Clevedon, Somerset  

From a modest family run tea shop, Murrays has grown into a fully fledged delicatessen and caffe bar with a loyal following. Much of the caffes high quality produce is also... more

5 Mill Hill Road, Irby, Wirral, Merseyside  

The traditional shop front entrance to Piero’s sets the tone for this homely, yet thoroughly authentic, Italian restaurant. The interior is redolent of a local trattoria in... more

24/26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire  

Jamie’s Italian shares many personality traits with its eponymous founder. It’s loud, busy, bustling, genuine and jolly. Windows are lined with trays of fresh pasta and hung... more

15 Westland Place, London  

Although this very buzzy Italian is partly run by the apprentices working under Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Foundation scheme for disadvantaged young people, you’d never guess it. ... more

9 Station StreetKibworth Beauchamp, Leicester, Leicestershire  

Said to be in the UK’s top five Italian restaurants, Firenze is a homage to Florence by owners Lino and Sarah Poli and is as sophisticated and stylish as the city itself. It... more

High Street, Madingley, Cambridgeshire  

This charming thatched inn features an intimate and lively bar, conservatory-restaurant and large garden area that borders the local cricket pitch; the perfect English village... more

19/23 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey  

Jamie Oliver’s style has never been about blending quietly into the background. The celebrity chef’s zeal is clearly evident in this branch of his popular Italian eaterie. A... more

8/10 Princes Square, Harrogate, North Yorkshire  

Sasso’s is located in an unobtrusive basement in Prince’s Square, Harrogate. Soft tones of taupe and beige, slick pale wood furniture and interesting works of art on the walls... more

19 Elm Row, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh  

Valvona & Crolla Caffe Bar is a vibrant, buzzy café situated in the back of Scotland’s oldest Italian deli and wine merchant. It is an independent family company serving... more

8 Seymour Street, London  

Locanda Locatelli takes Italian cuisine to a new level. Opened by celebrity chef Giorgio Locatelli (revered by many as one of the finest Italian Chefs in the UK) over ten... more

Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset  

West Country food hero Sally Edwards returned to the local culinary scene in 2009 with the opening of 10 The Square. Housed within a converted barn at the back of her own... more

10 Milsom Place, Bath, Bath & Northeast Somerset  

The atmosphere in this classic Georgian building is lively, yet relaxed with plenty of tightly packed tables. Jamie’s Italian doesn’t accept bookings for tables under 8... more

The Old Coach House, Peasholme Green, York, North Yorkshire  

Neutral colours and polished floors create an airy atmosphere for this buzzy venue. The kitchen combines the best available local seasonal ingredients with the fine Italian... more

6 Oozells Square, Brindley Place, Birmingham, West Midlands  

Andy Waters might be a local lad (born in nearby Bromsgrove), but a Michelin starred CV that includes stints with legendary French chef Paul Bocuse and as head chef at the... more

103 George Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh  

Admire the high ceilings, ornate coving, mosaic flooring, imposing pillars and pretty chandeliers of this stunning Georgian building in the heart of Edinburgh while you tuck... more

On The Beach, Watergate Bay, Cornwall  

Eat well and feel socially responsible while you do it at Cornwall Fifteen, part of a social enterprise founded by Jamie Oliver to help train young people to become chefs.... more

Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, London  

On a sunny day, there is no better place to be in London than on the River Cafe's Thameside terrace. You could find yourself rubbing shoulders with film stars and assorted... more

Unit LG 69/70, St David's 2 Shopping Centre, Cardiff, Cardiff Area  

Jamie’s Italian is a bustling restaurant set over two floors and enjoys an al fresco dining area. The kitchen is open plan, adding to the busy atmosphere, and serves simple,... more

The Old Library, Wheeler Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire  

Just “down the road from my mum and dad”, according to the celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, this outlet of his Italian casual dining chain is set in the splendour of the... more

18 Market Place, Ramsbottom, Bury, Lancashire  

This restaurant offers gourmet Italian food using local ingredients with cool white granite tables and leather chairs adding an air of sophistication. The fine dining menu... more

115 Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire  

Award-winning Salvo’s restaurant is a family run business located in Headingley. This is a traditional Italian restaurant with uncovered wood tables, warm tones of red on the... more

Unit 33, 10/12 Upper St Martin's Lane, London  

Jamie’s Italian in the modern St Martin’s Courtyard development in Covent Garden is the flagship central London site of this mid-priced, charming chain. The modus operandi is... more

Unit 17, 2 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London  

Jamie’s Italian in Canary Wharf is possibly the only in the Jamie’s Italian chain to relent and take bookings for parties of any size Monday to Friday lunchtimes, the... more

33 Queen Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire  

This award-winning restaurant is located behind the floor to ceiling windows of a classic shop front in the centre of Scarborough. The understated interior with walls lined... more

38 High Street, Westbury on Trym, Bristol  

Casamia started life in 1999 and was, for seven years, a family-run, 100-cover traditional Italian trattoria, before transforming into a chic, understated 40-cover modern... more

Unit 1 Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, Reading, Berkshire  

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s Italian restaurant group landed in Reading early in 2010, much to the delight of locals and visitors alike. Situated in the strikingly modern... more

4 Lloyd Street, Off Deansgate, Manchester, Greater Manchester  

With its trendy white Phillippe Starck chairs and brightly painted walls hung with modern art, this huge bustling brasserie would be at home in any European capital. But a... more

20 Queen Street, London  

Angela Harnett MBE opened Murano in Mayfair in August 2008 and reflecting her ancestry, there’s a strong Italian influence to the cuisine. The dining room is light and airy... more

45 Paradise Street, Liverpool 1, Liverpool, Merseyside  

Floor to ceiling windows and retro industrial light fittings set the tone for this buzzy restaurant in the heart of the city. Here you’re going eat Italian food as the... more

1 Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London  

Dark wood paneling, mint green leather chairs and etched glass screens provide a sleek contemporary counterpoint to the exquisitely rustic Italian cooking of ex-River Café... more

35 Park Row, Leeds, West Yorkshire  

This funky Italian restaurant is situated in an old bank, whose interior has been imaginatively converted into a cutting edge modern restaurant setting, whilst preserving... more

10/14 Wharf Street, Godalming, Surrey  

La Luna is a gem in Goldalming’s crown and is located just off the high street a world away from your traditional pasta and pizza Italian. The stylish, chic, monochrome decor... more

9/10 Blenheim Street, London  

Semplice, translates as simplicity and the name matches the philosophy of the restaurant. The decor is attractive and contemporary with clean lines and polished surfaces and... more

Church Lane, Off Petersham Road, Richmond, Surrey  

Chef Skye Gyngell heads the kitchen of this delightful venue; a cafe situated in a green house decorated with pot plants and garden furniture. Inspired by the pioneering... more

1 George Square, Glasgow, Glasgow City  

Although set in a grand former GPO building the vibe is relaxed and down to earth with dining area that’s open plan, bright and vibrant. You can’t book a table in advance for... more

11 Black Lion Street, Brighton, East Sussex  

This energetic canteen-style restaurant over two floors offers rustic Italian dishes close to the celebrity chef’s heart. The regular menu includes the usual array of freshly... more

13 Friary Street, Guildford, Surrey  

A rotund modern glass building has become the home of Jamie’s Italian in Guildford. While you wait for your food perhaps sipping a classic Bellini you can watch your dinner... more