Il Palazzo Chelmsford
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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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Nice food, service good.
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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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Wonderful food and a great choice for a pre-theatre meal.
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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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Called in at this restaurant today for lunch. No one else there. Very smart and clean.
Waiter welcomed us immediately. Food really reasonably priced - I had the spinach and mushroom fritata and my friend had the vegetarian pizza. Proper linen napkins. Food great and fresh. Waiter just the right amount attention - would definitely go there again.And as Mark D of Mother and son lunch said 'wash rooms excellent clean'.
Waiter welcomed us immediately. Food really reasonably priced - I had the spinach and mushroom fritata and my friend had the vegetarian pizza. Proper linen napkins. Food great and fresh. Waiter just the right amount attention - would definitely go there again.And as Mark D of Mother and son lunch said 'wash rooms excellent clean'.
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Excellent family restaurant with something for everyone. Friendly efficient staff & good service. Very pleasant alternative to the restaurant chains around Bond St. Good value authentic Italian food. Well worth a visit.
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Clean and tidy food hot quick service excellent staff good value for money wash rooms excellent clean
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We were looking for a good Italian restaurant, not a chain, for my son's birthday dinner - he does love his spag bol. We were not disappointed - the spag bol was great, but the monkfish was even better. Good, friendly service and we will definitely return.
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Visited the restaurant yesterday for the second time, and on both occasions service and food was good. It seems that the smaller Italian restaurants do a better job then the large chains. The first time I had the monk fish, which comes highly recommended. Yesterday I had the risotto with scallops and pepperoni, which was very nice and tasty. The staff is very attentive, and atmosphere is cosy.<br>If you want Italian food in Chelmsford, try this one before some of the bigger chains.
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Visited the restaurant yesterday for the second time, and on both occasions service and food was good. It seems that the smaller Italian restaurants do a better job then the large chains. The first time I had the monk fish, which comes highly recommended. Yesterday I had the risotto with scallops and pepperoni, which was very nice and tasty. The staff is very attentive, and atmosphere is cosy.
If you want Italian food in Chelmsford, try this one before some of the bigger chains.
If you want Italian food in Chelmsford, try this one before some of the bigger chains.
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Had a good meal at a very reasonable price in here. Nice atmosphere and service was very good. Would eat here again.
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5 family members with only an hour before the theatre started and the restaurant could not have done more. Well organised staff were able to cater for our request for a speedy service whilst delivering great meals with little fuss. Highly recommended
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We visited Il Palazzo in Chelmsford for evening meal and had a very nice one! I liked the amount of choice on the menu and it catered for everyone. The premises was clean and the staff were attentive and polite
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Good traditional Italian. Lovely atmosphere and staff
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This was a return visit for my wife and me but this time with other family members. As previously, the service was attentive but unobtrusive and the food excellent. We tried some of the Dishes of the Day and were not disappointed evidenced by the empty plates. Definitely now on our eating out in Chelmsford short list.
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Our third visit to this lovely restaurant popped in for lunch on Sunday very quiet. However it has a nice relaxed atmosphere and the staff are friendly and helpful. Lots of choice on the menu with some set menus for reasonable prices. I had the calamari which was delicious and plentiful for main I had sea bass which was also very tasty. £18.95 for 2 courses. Didn't have sweet but there were some tempting choices I will be back to sample.
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Excellent, attentive service and really good food. Highly recommended!
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We attended a girly friends get together. The staff couldn't have been more lovely if they tried. The food was excellent and service spot on. We were the last to leave and we never felt rushed. Well done I certainly will be back and will recommend to friends
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