Why go to Italy when you can go to Il Camino? This is an unexpected jewel of a restaurant found in…read morethe most unexpected place - the town of Maldon. We thought we were eating at a fine dining establishment in London or New York. The food was exquisite! The salmon had a splendid saffron sauce and the chicken was tender and moist while being served in a rich cream sauce. One person in our party has the fazzoletti which just melted in your mouth. If the main meat dishes were not fabulous enough, one would also go gaga over the lightly steamed carrots, Italian squash and broccoli and seasoned roasted potatoes. We wished we could have ordered dessert, but the large portions filled us up. The service was the best we have had in England. And last, the ambiance was cozy, clean, and warm. The restaurant is in a building from the late 15 th century and has dark beams against light walls. This is bar none one of our top dining experiences. Three cheers to the Italian Chef/ owner. A must stop for any foodie.

Il Camino is an amazing restaurant. The Italian food is so much more than just pasta and Pizza and…read moreeverything is hand cooked to order. There is a fantastic range of tastes on offer in this Al La Carte restaurant and the menu often has new additions. The owner/chef often finds time to talk to his customers and this adds to the great atmosphere in this quaint restaurant. The portion sizes are excellent and this is a great value for money place. If you try one restaurant in Maldon it has to be Il Camino; I don't know anyone who has a negative word to say about it and we have taken many friends there. This really is a fine dinning experience without any fuss and the best I have been too outside of London.

Impeccably service. Staff were very attentive and knowledgeable. Our waiter informed us if we have…read moreany dietary restrictions that they we would be able to accommodate. The starters and main courses were amazing and delicious. The dessert was scrumptious.

I am currently on a really restrictive elimination diet and I am also a vegetarian so I have been…read moreavoiding eating out, but as it was my mothers birthday I agreed to eat here last night. The service is brilliant, and the food is lovely. The servers prepared dishes especially to meet my needs and I was extremely impressed as I had been expecting to eat something quite bland. I can't recommend this place highly enough, they will cater to all intolerances and eating preferences.

I'm in lockdown- it's my Birthday- I usually go to Mamma Mia - so on the off chance I look at the…read moreweb site and see we can collect food - I was sceptical thought we might get small portions or lukewarm food - THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT! My word it was every bit as good as the dine in meals we've had, my house smelled amazing before we even plated up and my cats went mad! Everything was delicious- if possible I love them even more now x thank you Natalya and all the Mamma Mia staff working so hard as always x

Beautifully located Italian restaurant with attentive service graciously provided by the bustling…read morehostess who was training another waitress in Italian! Perfectly poised on the High Street near the Castle, this meal was a feast for royalty. Excellent, unique preparations of well executed dishes. The special starter of buffalo mozzarella with sun-dried tomatoes had the right balance. The lasagna as well as delectable baked spinach and ricotta crepes arrived piping hot in a ceramic dish. Pretty linens, warmth, and delectable choices all added to the ambiance. Did I mention basket of plants lining the interior walls? Bellissimo!!

An incredible and authentic Italian restaurant. Everyone one on staff was so friendly and our…read morewaiter was in the top five I have ever had.

Service was amazing. Very nice wine list. I had the small plate spaghetti vongole and loved it!…read more Also the pizzas are amazing. Very authentic. Nice vibe overall. Will definitely be back!

Superb food in delightful surroundings and at honest prices! and worth Michelin stars…read more... A last minute impulse led us to join my son and his partner at the Alexandra Ristorante in Ramsgate, for our 31st December 2017 late dinner. And what a surprise was in store for us all as none of us had been there before. Our new-year's dinner turned out to be our best 2017 restaurant experience and the best Italian restaurant we have been to, over the past 30 years! What a find indeed... Although late for our 21:30 table, we were very warmly welcomed in the Alexandra Ristorante delightful and spoteless surroundings. We savoured every bite and minute we had until we left at 23:45. The setting was perfect for our New-Year's eve celebration: a homely environment, in the heart of Ramsgate harbour. The Alexandra Ristorante building is indeed unique. The tables are tastily set, in a welcoming and stylish simplicity.. Quiet music provided a pleasant background to our family get-together. The perfect Italian atmosphere oozing peaceful charm... As for the food... well as a French accomplished cook myself, I like the best and I was not disappointed... The menu offered a wide variety of options, including a good range of delicious vegeterian dishes. Our food was served with care by the owners who clearly take great delight in pleasing their guests and much pride in preparing the best of Italian traditional food. Every dish we picked was exquisitely presented, in generous portions, home-made with fresh and high-quality ingredients, and so so so tasty!!! Italian food at its best.... All dishes were very reasonably priced and our three-course New-Year's eve meals with drinks cost us just under £25 per person. Very well done John: your food is scrumptious and your prices are honest!!! A big thank you to you, family and staff for making our late New Year's eve a really unexpected treat, despite Ramsgate Harbour fireworks being cancelled due to strong winds... We left your restaurant into the wet and cold seaside air, with a warm heart and happy tummies! We will definitely be back in 2018 with family and friends to enjoy your special food, drinks and surroundings!

16th Century coaching inn with two bars a central courtyard and a restaurant. Always a good…read moreatmosphere when I have been and we have certainly enjoyed their fine food and drink. The restaurant has an extensive menu of traditional Italian, with a variety of meat, fish, risotto, pasta, salads and pizza dishes although Iwe normally have the sunday roast (English). Reasonable prices.

Lovely old coaching inn with a nice restaurant and beautiful rooms.read more

This review starts with a story that may well be apocryphal but it certainly got me to venture into…read morethis restaurant. It seems that, in some distant year, the restaurant was full and the guests were enjoying the excellent cuisine when one decided that his food wasn't quite to his liking. Now, the exact details of his complaint have been lost through time but the rection of the owner/chef has not. Apparantly, so incensed was he by the complaint and apparent affront to his culinary abilities that he stormed out of the kitchen and into the dining area and started throwing tea towels at the hapless diner. Sadly, I cannot confirm or deny the facts and have only been witness to a few raised voices from the kitchen but, as this is an Italian restaurant, I would expect no less. The food - which is the main point of this review - is absolutely superb. Pricey in these recessionary times but, if you want a special treat, take the plunge!

Excellent, family run, small, Italian restaurant housed in a former church hall…read more Specialised in fish, but has most things. All prepared from scratch. Book ahead is essential.

Amazing Italian/Turkish restaurant! I personally like the Italian menu more, I ordered the spicy…read morechicken pot once and it was good but definitely love the lasagna and the pizzas! Easily one of the most authentic pizza I've ever tried. The deserts are also amazing!! I've been here for ten days and have been here 5 the staff even remembers every time I walk in. Super friendly and the interior and exterior are beautiful!! Just go!!

We visited Pircio this weekend gone. It's location means it's slightly hidden compared with lots of…read morethe chain restaurants on North Street, but having spotted some signs from the Baroosh window we decided to check out the restaurant and we're glad we did. This is a fantastic space. It's a hall type building that has been very carefully transformed into a large restaurant which successfully maintains an intimate feel using delicate lighting, cleverly created seating areas and has a large bar and pizza oven framing each end of the building. The menu's refreshing, as it's effectively a double-sided sheet with Italian delights on one side and mediterranean on the other, so if you have friends who want to eat Italian but you fancy something different or vice versa, the choice will please you in a big way. We're both vegetarian, and the selection of vegetarian food was excellent, though it's worth pointing out that like all awkward customers I set my heart on one of the meaty offerings and asked if they would be able to do me it without the meat, which the restaurant happily obliged. Top notch. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, we didn't feel rushed at all and once we asked for the bill it arrived promptly with the card machine following suit very soon after. Again top notch. The only thing we could fault was the starter, which arrived a little cooler than you would normally expect for deep fried brie, but was still delicious. A nice atmosphere, a great wine menu and effectively TWO menu's makes this an easy pick if you're looking for great food away from the usual chains. Highly recommended.

Excellent Italian food. Very friendly staff. The dessert cart was awesome. Full of fresh Italian…read moredesserts. Recommend making reservations. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.