Italian restaurant in Leicester

“Has to be one of my favourite restaurants, certainly in Leicestershire! What you get here is first class service from the moment you walk in with a happy greeting! A relaxing drink at the bar and when you get to the table the quality of tapas is outstanding - don’t confuse what they do here with cheap chain restaurant tapas - this is VERY high quality & different- Lamb Biriyani Tacos, Roasted carrot tarte tatin! I know my wines & here they serve good wines, not wines you can get everywhere! Our last meal here was a birthday celebration and we were really looked after- please pay a visit and see my photos”

“A great place to meet up with friends, attentive service and wonderful food, can't wait to visit again.”

“We came here after a huge mess around at another restaurant close by. The staff were so much more welcoming and quickly booked us in for a table which was due to be 20 minutes after arriving. We asked if we could come back and they agreed. We came back in time for our table and they sat us down. The service was very good. The staff were all attentive and smiley! The service was very fast considering how packed they were! The food was absolutely brilliant and we were all very happy with what we got! The portion sizes are very good also! Definitely give Zizi a try! The only downside is it can be abit noisy but the food and service most definitely outweighs this!”

“Delicious food and excellent service in a comfy, clearly-local restaurant. We went for dinner and were most definitely not disappointed! The staff were friendly and bubbly throughout, and the food was not only surprisingly cheap but surprisingly good! Would gladly recommend.”

“Me and my bestie have our Christmas dinner here every year. It was especially good this year :) all the servers were lovely especially Kristina. Thank you! Vegan pizza was lovely.”

“Classic Italian with a good range of pasta and seafood dishes. Although busy service was excellent; friendly but unobtrusive. Food is all cooked fresh but the wait was relatively short given the quality of what they are producing. I’d book ahead as it was pretty full when we there.”

“Lovely gluten free lemon drizzle cake and other yummy goodies from deli counter. Great to have outside sitting area too. Staff always super friendly. Glad to see that this shop survived lockdown.”

“Super friendly staff, very chatty and actually seem interested. Amazing food that is always hot and an amazing atmosphere. Me and my partner will definitely return”

“A return visit something that is very rare for us locally. We were greeted in the bar area and asked if we would like a drink in the bar or at the table in the restaurant we chose the latter. We were given the choice of an a la carte, set or tasting menu. Being midweek we chose a la carte knowing we would share each dish ordered anyway. Having viewed the Chefs social media videos of his bread making we asked for a side order of the bread which was outstanding a sourdough, a focaccia and a crisp bread that came with a light butter and amazing olive oil. For starters we chose the grilled Octopus, confit tomato, tagiasche olive preserved lemon Pizza ( a signature dish of the chef owner) which was a real star dish the pizza base crisp & light. The confit tomatoes punchy with flavour, the olives and preserved lemon balancing out the whole dish with perfectly cooked Octopus. Our other starter was Fregola pasta from Sardinia, prawns, mussels & saffron, cooked to perfection & again packed with flavour. For mains we chose Halibut with a yellow tomato sauce the fish a generous sized portion that was skillfully cooked, the potato, samphire & mushroom garnish brought together the whole dish. Pork 4 ways showed the kitchens skill level as each element was again perfectly cooked each one giving a different layer of flavour & texture the pasta element silky & the sherry jus was indulgent balanced with the root vegetable garnish. For dessert we ordered the tartlet (chocolate) which was at the same level as recent michelin star versions we have tasted. Thin pastry that snapped when cut into, warm rich chocolate filling & toasted hazelnuts. Terra Mia, Another signature dish of the chef owner and a wonderful representation of his home town a dessert I have experienced here previously its worth visiting Sapori just to taste this dessert alone Service was outstanding, front of house staff very knowledgeable regarding the menu, wines & other drinks on the list. For me this place is worthy of 3 aa rosettes and deserves more recognition from Michelin and other food guides”

“Beautiful and authentic food. So much choice - i wanted it all! Friendly staff, great atmosphere.”

“Very glad that we booked a table at this lovely modern, airy, Italian Restaurant for our Saturday night dinner for two. A very friendly and efficient team and there was a lovely atmosphere. We chose vegetable soup and mussels for our starters; linguine gamberoni and sea bass for mains. All lovely dishes and good portion sizes. The food and the wine were all at very reasonable prices, too. Probably best to book to ensure you get a table on a Saturday as it was busy - no surprise!”

“Had a truly fantastic meal here. The steak on the hot stone was fantastic, as was the mushroom chicken and the lamb special. Our server was lovely, chatty and friendly. Amazed that they weren't busy as the food was really incredible”

“visited with my partner and a couple of friends this evening after purchasing a groupon voucher, the restaurant was very sweet and cosy, the service top notch and the food simply amazing, so fresh and tasty. we will definitely be back x”

“Such a nice place to eat. Friendly staff, helpful and courteous. Great food in a relaxed atmosphere and kid friendly. A must for real authentic Italian food.”

“Very nice experience on a Friday night. Food was absolutely fantastic, really really impressed with the quality of everything we ordered. Service from Shane our server was also wonderful, very kind and always on hand to help with a really nice positive attitude. Atmosphere was a little loud as it was busy, but could still easily talk so wasn't a major problem for us and definitely still 5 stars overall. Will definitely be returning!”

“Brilliant experience. Very discreet and quiet. Me and my family went for a birthday a meal and surprisingly I was greeted with a dessert on the house and a free shot! Amazing people”

“Visited this evening as we’d heard very good things. It did not disappoint, food was 10/10, service was great and wine was perfect. Will definitely be back soon! Xx”

“I enjoy eating out and look for good quality food at reasonable prices. Bella italia offers nice quality food and under the three course price it is value for money. I love the mushroom starter and it has professional, friendly staff which make a nice relaxing atmosphere. I do enjoy going here and would recommend.”

“Always the best Pizza in the area. Staff are always lovely and warm, and they always take time to have a chat with my Son and are very approachable so its his favourite takeaway too.”

“Alex and Jack were absolutely brilliant, we were a large group of 11 rowdy car enthusiasts (The Forgotten Car Club) who turned up last minute to enjoy some good food! The two servers were dealing with a handful but kept us tame and fed in good time and with smiles all around. These guys deserve a commendation!”

“Hi First of all happy new year. Today i have ordered a 15 inch stuffed crust peri peri pizza especially the chicken was very tender and the drizzles were my favourite. Thank you for your pizza. Please share and enjoy.”

“Amazing service from the time i entered to when i left, always there to get you anything you needed but never felt like they were lingering and not once did they disturb the conversation, brilliant! The food itself was very good and really felt like what italian should be and for the high quality the price is more than reasonable.”

“Very clean, friendly staff, quality food at reasonable prices. They do a great all day breakfast.”

“A Fantastic Dining Experience at Tangoe! We had an absolutely wonderful evening at Tangoe Restaurant in Leicester. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the staff, who were attentive, friendly, and genuinely cared about making our experience special. The food was outstanding — every dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavour. You can really tell the ingredients are fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The service was flawless throughout the evening — prompt without being rushed, and always with a smile. Our servers were knowledgeable about the menu and happy to offer recommendations, which made our meal even more enjoyable. The ambience was just right — stylish yet comfortable, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that made it perfect for both a relaxed meal and a special night. Overall, Tangoe is a real gem in Leicester. Highly recommended for anyone looking for amazing food, top-notch service, and a great setting. We’ll definitely be returning!”

“This place is superb. I had the calzone followed by the Tiramasu was so nice, my wife had the veg pizza which was yummy. The atmosphere really nice, great ambiance and the staff very nice and helpful. Bella Italia never ceases to amaze me.”

“I always love ordering from here. The pasta is always delicious and the arancini balls are very tasty. Love the little doughnut balls too. I haven't had a bad pasta bowl from here! I will keep going back as long as my wife lets me. Just note that the restaurant is online only, the location is actually Zizzi's. I assume it is made in the same kitchen but you can't visit Coco di Mama, which is a shame as I like to visit when I'm in London.”

“Great customer service and speedy pizza. Tastes amazing. The offers are good too. The app is also useful”

“Food was great, prices wait fair and service was exceptional. The Arancini is a must try starter and all of their dishes had an authentic Italian feel. Staff and hospital was great too with service moving smoothly and food arriving quickly”