Local Reviews
In December 2024, TerryV310164 said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
I was really hoping this was going to be a great Italian restaurant in Chelmsford. But I'm sorry to say it was a bad experience for us . Firstly the staff was really polite. And the restaurant cosy. Now to the food . I had prawns for starters and they were just ok . My wife had calamari with white bait . Calamari was good but the white bait was cold inside. Just ok starters, Now for mains I choose a pizza which was chicken pepperoni and Ham . It just wasn't good, the toppings was cheap as you can get. Cheap processed ham which if I saw this on a supermarket shelf I would avoid like the plague. The pizza base was under cooked. Needs the fire hotter. And I asked if I could have chilli's on top!! You guessed right "No Chilli's " Now to my wife's meal salmon with sauce on top vegetables and sautéed potatoes. It gets better. She found a piece of steel scouring pad. When pointed out the management took the piece of metal at quick pace. And offered to re do the meal. The good point if any was the vegetables and the fish was good. The sautéed potatoes were undercooked and was a letdown. I know things go wrong but to be honest it's not great it's just ok . My wife said she would go back with a friend. But for us it's a big NO I'm afraid to say. The fish was taken off our bill
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In January 2025, Nick Lee said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
This restaurant offers an impressive range of Italian dishes that are not only delicious but also reasonably priced, making it a delightful experience for the taste buds and the wallet. The quality of the food is commendable, with each dish being presented as a good sized portion
The staff are friendly and attentive, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere despite the bustling environment. It's worth noting that the restaurant was very busy during my visit on a Saturday night which is an encouraging sign of its popularity and the quality of its offerings. However, this also means it can get a bit noisy, mostly due to the lively crowd.
Overall, Il Palazo is a restaurant that delivers a satisfying culinary experience with its excellent food and hospitable service. It's a place I would happily visit again especially for pre theatre as it is very close to the Chelmsford Theatre.
The staff are friendly and attentive, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere despite the bustling environment. It's worth noting that the restaurant was very busy during my visit on a Saturday night which is an encouraging sign of its popularity and the quality of its offerings. However, this also means it can get a bit noisy, mostly due to the lively crowd.
Overall, Il Palazo is a restaurant that delivers a satisfying culinary experience with its excellent food and hospitable service. It's a place I would happily visit again especially for pre theatre as it is very close to the Chelmsford Theatre.
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In February 2025, David C said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
Wonderful atmosphere - busy night but service and standards remain very high. Always a warm welcome and a firm favourite for us.
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In March 2025, The1davidC said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
Quite simply excellent! A lovely cosy premises with an authentic Italian feel. The food was mouthwatering, I had the Spaghetti Amatriciana which I would definitely recommend. This was highly flavourful without being overly saucy and came in a very satisfying portion. Please don't skip dessert either as there were many choices here plus the specials board obviously from which I had a delectable chocolate ganache tart. Very well priced for the quality I thought, there are numerous chain restaurants that charge more for a lesser meal! Had a great experience here, compliments to the whole team!
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In March 2025, damekaren said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
Lovely food and service. Great for a lively pre theatre meal or a little later for a more relaxed atmosphere. A good range of choices on the menu.
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In March 2025, GrahamP113 said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
What a great restaurant to visit before a show, or anytime. The service from all the staff was great. Very friendly but efficient. Food was great and timely. Can't wait to go again
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In March 2025, Chris H said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
A wonderful fine ding Italian experience. They offer a 2 course menu or a la carte. Service is attentive and prices are reasonable. The pizzas, calzone and pasta were amazing. Recommended
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In April 2025, Debbie W said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
OUTSTANDING linguine granchio e gamberetti! Every mouthful of this crab and prawn pasta dish was perfection. I started the meal with their traditional prawn cocktail which was also good. This restaurant has a family run feel and clearly regular clientele who return time and again. It’s a popular haunt for theatre goers and visiting performers alike - highly recommend a visit if you’re passing through Chelmsford!
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In April 2025, Passenger22138665844 said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
WE WERE VERY PLEASED WITH THE GREETING THAT WE GOT FROM A COUPLE OF WAITERS,SEATED QUICKLY AND SERVED WITH DRINKS AND THEN LEFT ALONE TO DECIDE WHAT WE WANTED TO EAT.THE FOOD WAS SERVED HOT AND VERY TASTY AND THE WAITERS VERY ATTENTIVE WITHOUT BEING OVER ZEALOUS.WE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THE EXPERIENCE AND WOULD RETURN.
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In April 2025, Jamie P said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
Had some lovely food and we were made to feel very welcome would definitely recommend. Everyone was very polite and helpful.
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