Local Reviews
In April 2017, Jean G said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
I went to this lovely little restaurant last night with my husband and my neighbours and it was a lovely experience! The food, service and staff were all very good and we all agreed we would be going back!
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In May 2017, 4adriana said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
When I read "Family run Italian restaurant" I expected an Italian family to run the restaurant. Mind you, they do not lie: it is a family run restaurant, and they do offer Italian food, but....they are not Italian, and it shows. Starting with the way the menu is written: the Italian word for starters is "Antipasti", not "Primi piatti" and "Primi piatti" are things like pasta or soup...I found a lot of the comments misleading...it is not authentic, it is not the best Italian food.
The food is OK, nothing special, but for instance no restaurant in Italy would serve their main courses with a few watery boiled carrots and broccoli. Italian vegetables are varied and can be cooked in much more interesting ways.Perhaps they would say that they are "doing what their public wants" and perhaps they are, but I see it as a compromise and an easy way out. I had some rice to go with my main (a very un Italian thing to do!!) and that was very watery too, it simply had not been drained properly. Shame.One thing I strongly agree with is that their staff is very attentive and friendly, the service very good and efficient.
So if I just wanted to go to a restaurant to have something to eat I would go back there, but if I wanted to experience proper Italian food I would not.
The food is OK, nothing special, but for instance no restaurant in Italy would serve their main courses with a few watery boiled carrots and broccoli. Italian vegetables are varied and can be cooked in much more interesting ways.Perhaps they would say that they are "doing what their public wants" and perhaps they are, but I see it as a compromise and an easy way out. I had some rice to go with my main (a very un Italian thing to do!!) and that was very watery too, it simply had not been drained properly. Shame.One thing I strongly agree with is that their staff is very attentive and friendly, the service very good and efficient.
So if I just wanted to go to a restaurant to have something to eat I would go back there, but if I wanted to experience proper Italian food I would not.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In May 2017, 61martin said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
For us Il Palazzo has passed us by, lost amongst the deluge of bars and takeaways along Duke Street (Kebab alley); which is a real shame because we visited for the first time on Wednesday night and had a great time. The food was really tasty, well presented and well priced. The service was attentive but not OTT - it seems to be one or the other elsewhere nowadays - and although quiet when we arrived at 6pm but soon filled with a mix of couple and families out to enjoy some tasty Italian food.
Il Palazzo is no longer lost amongst the bars, takeaway pizzas and kebabs of Dukes Street; it's a delight we've discovered, make sure you do too.
Il Palazzo is no longer lost amongst the bars, takeaway pizzas and kebabs of Dukes Street; it's a delight we've discovered, make sure you do too.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In May 2017, John B said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
Had lunch here today with my husband . We had garlic bread and bruschetta followed by Parma ham pizza which were fab best in Chelmsford . Service was first class will defineatly be back .
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In May 2017, Tony C said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
We have been wanting to go since it opened, finally got the chance to go and it was worth the wait. The service was amazing not too much but not to little, the food was fantastic all round great experience by far one of the best Italians I have been to, highly recommended to everyone !!! 100%
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In May 2017, I3572NIrichard said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
Really nice place with such a good variety on the menu to choose from. I ordered the mushroom + scallop bake for starters. Usually when you go to a restaurant and order scallops, the portions tend to be a tad stingy. Not here though, my starter was delicious and absolutely loaded with scallops. The staff done there best to accommodate my indecisive mood when it came to drink selection and went to the bar to show what choices they had. For mains I had the Calzone which was huge and brimming full of flavor. There were some very unpleasant guests in the middle of the restaurant who were being loud, rude and harassing a female member of staff. This obviously isn't the restaurants fault and the staff done very well at challenging them. The bill was perhaps a tad expensive but I had a great meal so can't really complain. Can't wait to return.
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In May 2017, leylandii said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
Went here Saturday 6th May with another couple. the service was excellent and the staff were very friendly and efficient. We were not hurried through our meal at any stage and the atmosphere was great. Our party had Monkfish X 2, Sea Bass and lamb shank. All were cooked to perfection, even the vegetables. The House red was a nice choice and good value. we are regulars at Olio's and this restaurant matches it in every way. we will be returning.
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In May 2017, Lesley T said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
Great service, pleasant surroundings, friendly staff serving excellent Italian food and wine at a reasonable price.
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In May 2017, DianneGable said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
29 of us had a fantastic evening at Il Palazzo. Sam, the manager was great at organising everything for us in advance and suggested a really nice set price menu to suit our party. On the night nothing was too much trouble. The staff were friendly and attentive and Sam made us all feel very special. The food was excellent and the recommended wines went down well! I would highly recommend this restaurant and it's great at dealing with a big party.
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In May 2017, JKool100 said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
A fantastic authentic Italian restaurant.
The menu is vast and well priced.Why eat at an Italian chain restaurant when you can get proper, good sized Italian food at less cost?
No brainer to visit here.Have tried the pasta, pizzas and main dishes. All fantastic and recommended.
Service is great too.
The menu is vast and well priced.Why eat at an Italian chain restaurant when you can get proper, good sized Italian food at less cost?
No brainer to visit here.Have tried the pasta, pizzas and main dishes. All fantastic and recommended.
Service is great too.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk