Il Palazzo Chelmsford
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Authentic Italian
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Me and 7 other friends went here for my birthday as I previously visited this restaurant and completely fell in love with it! The food is stunning, huge portions and get what you pay for! The staff are lovely and made my birthday so special by bringing out a cake and a decorated plate with music playing through the restaurant! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
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Great food at a good price
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Yes we are back to continue check out il palazzo dishes this time we both hade fillet steak! Absolutely lovely tender like butter and nice size to 8oz , I noticed they have some wines aswell , we treat ourselves to very special red wine brunello di montalcino Riserva £59.95 ,fantastic, . I recommend to everyone for proper italian taste
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We visited before the 6pm pantomime. They served us quickly and we were finished in under 45mins. The food was excellent, the children had pizzas from the child's menu. These were pretty big and not much smaller than the adult portions. I had veal limone, it was very nice. The veal was tender and the sauce nice. The vegetables were not over cooked. My wife enjoyed her seafood pasta.
The only thing that was mildly annoying was the large Christmas party that were very noisy. However this was not the restaurants fault. Definitely worth going again.
The only thing that was mildly annoying was the large Christmas party that were very noisy. However this was not the restaurants fault. Definitely worth going again.
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Went with a friend for Saturday lunch as we were going to the theatre nearby. The experience was very good, nice tidy restaurant, friendly staff, good service, lovely tasty hot food, good portion sizes, relaxed atmosphere and the price was just about right. Look forward to visiting again soon
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Tasty food with a variety of choices, amazing desserts and flawless service! Nice and cosy atmosphere. Spent there a nice evening with my family and we will be definitely going again. I would really recommend this place, it’s the best we tried so far. Thanks for everything!
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Visited on a very busy night on a freezing cold evening this very warm, lively and friendly non chain Italian restaurant. The staff were attentive throughout the whole evening and the food was served piping hot.
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This is a lovely restaurant opposite the bus station and train station so very handy for lunch or evening meal.
The staff are really nice and attentive and the restaurant is decorated with big murals of Italy. It's almost like being on holiday there.We have been here a few times and would definitely recommend this little gem.
The staff are really nice and attentive and the restaurant is decorated with big murals of Italy. It's almost like being on holiday there.We have been here a few times and would definitely recommend this little gem.
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Warm welcoming and lovely experienced staff. Busy restaurant with a various and intresting food menu and wines selection.
Definatly enjoy the time and the food, highly recommend!
Definatly enjoy the time and the food, highly recommend!
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First visit on Tuesday for dinner with my girlfriend s while visiting Chelmsford . Wow!! Fabulous food and service - the staff were so professional but also very friendly and the quality of the food was outstanding- Thank you for a fabulous experience and we will certainly visit again 👍🏼
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six of us at the table and no one left hungry or disappointed. Good food and attentive service, I can’t believe this was my first visit definitely won’t be my last!
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Family birthday get together ,10 persons. Good food pleasantly served in good atmosphere.all staff work hard and busy but have time for you. Recommend
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I visited the Palazzo restaurant in Chelmsford this evening. The restaurant is located in the busy area opposite the bus and train station. It is a mid sized restaurant with a number of car parks nearby.
Il Palazzo was not busy but the staff were very welcoming and helpful. The menu is extensive and a comprehensive drinks menu is also available with a selection of wine by the bottle or a house wine available by the glass. Draught lager is also available.
The food on offer is a typical selection of Italian food with meat, pizza, pastas, fish, etc aswell as a selection of specials.
I ordered meatballs in tomato sauce and garlic bread with cheese as a starter. It was a tasty dish and served as a decent sized portion. The main was however superb - fish stew with a selection of very tender squid, mussels, prawns, vegetables, garlic and a tasty sauce served with bread. Another good portion of food with plenty of flavour and I could have eaten it again.
A refreshing vanilla panna cotta desert finished my meal and was light and tasty.
A very enjoyable meal with the Sardinian fish stew the star of the show. I found Il Palazzo to be a good restaurant although it is not the cheapest. I may return here if the opportunity presents itself but it is likely to be infrequent.
Service was excellent throughout and I was not hurried at all. The food was delivered quickly and fresh and I would recommend the restaurant overall.
Il Palazzo was not busy but the staff were very welcoming and helpful. The menu is extensive and a comprehensive drinks menu is also available with a selection of wine by the bottle or a house wine available by the glass. Draught lager is also available.
The food on offer is a typical selection of Italian food with meat, pizza, pastas, fish, etc aswell as a selection of specials.
I ordered meatballs in tomato sauce and garlic bread with cheese as a starter. It was a tasty dish and served as a decent sized portion. The main was however superb - fish stew with a selection of very tender squid, mussels, prawns, vegetables, garlic and a tasty sauce served with bread. Another good portion of food with plenty of flavour and I could have eaten it again.
A refreshing vanilla panna cotta desert finished my meal and was light and tasty.
A very enjoyable meal with the Sardinian fish stew the star of the show. I found Il Palazzo to be a good restaurant although it is not the cheapest. I may return here if the opportunity presents itself but it is likely to be infrequent.
Service was excellent throughout and I was not hurried at all. The food was delivered quickly and fresh and I would recommend the restaurant overall.
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This was our first time visit to this il palazzo restaurant in Chelmsford , we was greeted by friendly staff our first impression was great.
To cut story short let me tel you what we hade, Start with white wine Gavi di gavi £26.95, and followed by Gamberoni Piccanti , sauteed king prawns with garlic,fresh chilli,tomato sauce,white wine ,fennel seeds and salad garnish,
And Sarde alla Griglia, fresh grilled sardines ,served with a dressed mix saladFor main we hade Filleto di Manzo 8oz 28 days aged fillet steak served on toasted bread topped with pate and Madeira wine sauce. and and Vitello Saltimbocca , escalope of veal wrapped in parma ham with sage ,red wine, demi glace.£16.95 and both mains has come with sauteed potatoes and vegetable.
Highly recommended we will be back very soon.
To cut story short let me tel you what we hade, Start with white wine Gavi di gavi £26.95, and followed by Gamberoni Piccanti , sauteed king prawns with garlic,fresh chilli,tomato sauce,white wine ,fennel seeds and salad garnish,
And Sarde alla Griglia, fresh grilled sardines ,served with a dressed mix saladFor main we hade Filleto di Manzo 8oz 28 days aged fillet steak served on toasted bread topped with pate and Madeira wine sauce. and and Vitello Saltimbocca , escalope of veal wrapped in parma ham with sage ,red wine, demi glace.£16.95 and both mains has come with sauteed potatoes and vegetable.
Highly recommended we will be back very soon.
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Three of us had booked to go and see/ listen to the show at the theatre, needing a light bite we decided to try this place as it was just up the road, what a good choice!! The staff were really welcoming and even though we had not booked it was no trouble, we had the garlic bread with cheese as a starter and it was more than enough for three, main courses were simple but good, although the carbonara was not as creamy as it could have been, better another time maybe, well worth a visit and we will be back again for sure, great value!!
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Went here on Friday night with friends, service was good not rush at all but not left waiting.
Very good selection of food and what we had tasted good would go back again restaurant is nice and clean with a modern feel to it.
Very good selection of food and what we had tasted good would go back again restaurant is nice and clean with a modern feel to it.
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Good choice for my wife's birthday meal. Nice spacious italian, atmospheric, decor a bit cheesy but look beyond this cos the food's good. Sardinian fish stew was really good and my wife's veal beat her!
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We tried Il Palazzo, Chelmsford for the first time yesterday. Table for 4 on an early booking at 6.15pm. Not in a great part of Chelmsford but if you’re being dropped off and collected, that’s not a problem. Food was good with a wide choice available, service OK but maybe lacking enthusiasm and restuarant was very spacious with plenty of room between tables. (unlike Olio’s in town which is cramped).
The only letdown was our waiter insisted I could not put the gratuity on my card with the bill. Cash only he said. Like many people I don’t carry a lot of cash nowadays and so I explained this and left what I could which was about half of what I would have tipped had I been able to use my card. On our way out the (apparent)manager asked me how things were, I told him good but consider changing the cash only tipping policy, and he told me we were able to put the tip on the card if we wanted to! So I left with the feeling that our waiter had not been not honest with us. The management should address this tipping issue so customers are clear on what they can and can’t do. Apart from that, the whole experience was quite good and we will return.
The only letdown was our waiter insisted I could not put the gratuity on my card with the bill. Cash only he said. Like many people I don’t carry a lot of cash nowadays and so I explained this and left what I could which was about half of what I would have tipped had I been able to use my card. On our way out the (apparent)manager asked me how things were, I told him good but consider changing the cash only tipping policy, and he told me we were able to put the tip on the card if we wanted to! So I left with the feeling that our waiter had not been not honest with us. The management should address this tipping issue so customers are clear on what they can and can’t do. Apart from that, the whole experience was quite good and we will return.
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There was nothing disastrously wrong , but it could have all been better . the calamari was under cooked and could have done with 30sconeds longer in the fryer, we had asked for olives before our starters but they never turned up . My crab salad was nice but you had to play hunt the crab as it was all in very small peace's through out the salad leaves. The main course was also brought out within what seemed 2 minuets of us finishing our starter, where a 10 minuet gap would have been more fitting.
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We went to il palazzo today, 4 adults 2 children, and I have to say it was a lovely evening. The staff are attentive without being intrusive, tables were cleared quickly, the wine was topped up at the right time all the food was delivered with excellent timing. Please keep in mind this was all on a Saturday night in a busy restaurant . The food was of very good quality, cooked very well with lots of Italian flavour . In all a very pleasant night with lots of food at a reasonable price, as an italian I would recommend anyone thinking of going to do so without hesitation . Very well done and thank you il palazzo for a lovely night .
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I have to say I was very impressed with the menu, the prices and the customer service. The Italian options are very extensive. My meatballs were delicious. My veal was extremely tender with all the side cooked aldente. No complaints from around the table, beautiful white house wine and nice to see an alternative to Peroni on draft. My favourite restaurant in Chelmsford, not that I have tried many!
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Took some friends with us who hadn't been before. We had told them it was a very nice restaurant and I am pleased to say il palazzo didn't let us down great food super service will be going back for more
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Second time we have been here as our previous experience was very good. We were celebrating our Anniversary and like before we were greeted at the door by a very welcoming waiter. As we were eating early evening in the Restaurant it was quite, so not a lot of atmosphere but had lovely background music playing. We would think that later evening and weekends the atmosphere would be very good The menu was extensive and the food we choose was lovely again with excellent waiter service. Altogether a good evening.
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we are fans of Olio's both in Writtle and the town center however we decided to give II Palazzo a try and we were nicely surprised, the food was lovely and portions were good and the service was efficient and friendly. If your up that end of town or fancy a quick bite when you come off the train then I would very much recommend you pop in.
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