Local Reviews
In August 2025, Izzy said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
We have come here at least 5 times for birthdays or just for dinner and every time it has been amazing. Great value for money and amazing for family. Will only say the bread for the bruschetta used to be really nice but now seems to have been downgraded. I would highly recommend any of the seafood pasta s
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In August 2025, Charlotte F said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
Staying in Chelmsford to see family we have often been to this restaurant.
Every time has been lovely. The staff are very friendly and professional.
We had bruschetta and mozarella de fritte to start (sharing) and then vegetarian pizza and mushroom tagiatelle. All the food was delicious helped down by a nice house red wine. I would say it is good value too.
Would definitely recommend.
Every time has been lovely. The staff are very friendly and professional.
We had bruschetta and mozarella de fritte to start (sharing) and then vegetarian pizza and mushroom tagiatelle. All the food was delicious helped down by a nice house red wine. I would say it is good value too.
Would definitely recommend.
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In August 2025, Meya S said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
Have visited many times, we usually take my parents for dinner. We are all fussy eaters, but have always been well looked after. Food is delicious (best pizza in Chelmsford), fresh, tasty. Service is always wonderful. A calm place to be. Would definitely recommend
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In August 2025, MalcolmC2611 said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
Five of us sat at table T-4 on Saturday evening and as ever had a fabulous experience.
Everything was just perfect, choice of starters, main and dessert; service were all second to none. No complaints at all!!
Thank you for a most enjoyable evening.
Looking forward to our next visit, Meantime wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Il Palazzo.
Everything was just perfect, choice of starters, main and dessert; service were all second to none. No complaints at all!!
Thank you for a most enjoyable evening.
Looking forward to our next visit, Meantime wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Il Palazzo.
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In September 2025, Linda O said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
Our small group had visited the Civic Theatre tour and chose the IL Palazzo for lunch. Entering IL Palazzo restaurant was a wow factor. So sparkling clean and inviting. We were greeted immediately with a warm welcome. We had not booked but.....I am told by our friends I was meant to book?. This was not a problem for the staff who quickly put 2 tables together to make the 8 places.
The other tables were not crammed together and gave a good space between each table.
The menu looked great and enticing. We were delighted to choose from the 2 course set menu for £15:95 each. Most chose different items and were all delighted with our choices with plates all empty which shows how tasty the food really is at this delightful restaurant.
We ordered various drinks before settling on choosing our food.
Several chose the Bruschetta to start, some chose White Bait. Several chose the mains of Insulata di Pollo, with generous portion of spiced chicken, salad and other veg. The others chose the pork dish. We all ordered coffees.
The service is great, not hurried and with the warmth of Italy.
We are all sure we shall return, even if not all together.
The other tables were not crammed together and gave a good space between each table.
The menu looked great and enticing. We were delighted to choose from the 2 course set menu for £15:95 each. Most chose different items and were all delighted with our choices with plates all empty which shows how tasty the food really is at this delightful restaurant.
We ordered various drinks before settling on choosing our food.
Several chose the Bruschetta to start, some chose White Bait. Several chose the mains of Insulata di Pollo, with generous portion of spiced chicken, salad and other veg. The others chose the pork dish. We all ordered coffees.
The service is great, not hurried and with the warmth of Italy.
We are all sure we shall return, even if not all together.
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In October 2025, VeggiMan said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
We had the pre-theatre menu selection and it was very good value and all freshly prepared. Definitely recommend it for anyone going to the civic theatre.
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In November 2025, teresa s said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
What a find.
Great place to eat, very busy on the Friday night we went so a good idea to book.
A good variety on the menu and wine not too pricey. There is a pre theatre menu but we went for the main one which seemed to work out cheaper.
Great place to eat, very busy on the Friday night we went so a good idea to book.
A good variety on the menu and wine not too pricey. There is a pre theatre menu but we went for the main one which seemed to work out cheaper.
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In December 2025, Pablo said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
Passed this restaurant many times in rush hour over the years on the way to and from the train station and its location is opposite the bus station, but never ventured inside. Booked for the two of us as we do love Italian food.
Very busy Saturday night but this adds to the atmosphere. I had the Monkfish and the Calzone my wife had the Lasagne and Tiramasu. Lovely flavours and enjoyed the evening meal. This restaurant also caters for those who want a meal and then onto the theatre afterwards so it advisable to book in advance. Now we've tried it we shall be back as Chelmsford lacks a decent restaurant and we are fed up with pubs offering the same fare.
Very busy Saturday night but this adds to the atmosphere. I had the Monkfish and the Calzone my wife had the Lasagne and Tiramasu. Lovely flavours and enjoyed the evening meal. This restaurant also caters for those who want a meal and then onto the theatre afterwards so it advisable to book in advance. Now we've tried it we shall be back as Chelmsford lacks a decent restaurant and we are fed up with pubs offering the same fare.
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In January 2026, Fairweathersailor5 said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
Five of us enjoyed a very good celebratory annual meal at Il Palazzo just before Christmas at lunchtime. We felt very well welcomed, the service was attentive without being obvious, and every dish we ordered was delicious, and very well cooked. There was a very good range of choices on the menu and we'll definitely be going back!
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In February 2026, Sharon M said about Il Palazzo Chelmsford
We went to Il Palazzo in Chelmsford for our Sons 21st Birthday. The Staff were Attentive and Friendly. The Food was delivered to our Table in a timely manner and it was Delicious. Would Highly Recommend this Restaurant.
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