L’unico Ristorante — Restaurant in Chelmsford

What a disappointment!!!

On a Friday night at 7pm to be the only four people in a restaurant does ring alarm bells... but we were still hopeful having followed their Instagram for a while but wow.. Apart from the waitress this place was seriously lacking.

The starters were luke warm, one of which was the breaded brie which consisted of THREE tiny pieces dropped randomly on the plate which I just stared at for a few seconds in disbelief while looking at the others around me. For £11 I'd have expected at LEAST twice as much. They were TINY. i'd be embarrassed to serve that to friends.

Next came the mains. My partner and a friend had the veal which arrived on stone cold plates and at best was tepid. How can a kitchen serving an EMPTY restaurant send out COLD food??? They re-cooked or re-heated it so she ended up eating alone after we'd all finished!

My main was the monkfish. Having been shortchanged with the brie I was extremely disappointed to see that for £28 I received THREE small pieces of fish.... Wow.

In fairness one of the group did enjoy their meal. Having had the pork belly starter which was a decent size and tasty, then the skate which again was very tasty and warm.

By the time we left, only two other couples had come in so 8 people of a Friday night!!??

Even though most dishes were cold and, in my case, sparce they did all taste very nice and the waitress really was very good but for us four, it's just a shame, as we much prefer to eat in independent restaurants rather than chains but there are better options for Italian...

I recently dined at L’unico Ristorante , an Italian restaurant, and it was an absolute delight. The food was simply outstanding, showcasing authentic Italian flavors and ingredients. The pasta dishes were perfectly cooked, bursting with flavor, and the sauces were delectable. The attention to detail in the presentation was impressive, making each dish an edible work of art.

What made the experience even more enjoyable was the impeccable service. The staff was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. They provided great recommendations, ensuring we had a memorable dining experience. From the moment we arrived until the time we left, the staff made sure we felt welcomed and well taken care of.

Overall, L’unico Ristorante offers fantastic Italian cuisine paired with exemplary service. I highly recommend it for anyone seeking an unforgettable dining experience in an Italian...

It could be argued our first ever visit to L'unico did not get off to the best possible start, the Chef was delayed due to motorised contretemps on the Army & Navy roundabout. In fact the "boss" came in to cook our meals, until he came to the rescue we received multiple apologies for the delay and royally treated too. Our choice of dish may have been delayed in arriving at our table but one thing is absolutely certain, it was worth waiting for! We had called for the Risotto Al Fungi (Mushrooms) and the Vitello Milanese (Veal). We were not disappointed, both dishes were beautifully cooked and tasted wonderful. There is absolutely no doubt we will visit L'unico again, hopefully in the very near future. There is much to be explored on their menu. Like Italian food? Try L'unico's, based upon our visit you won't rue visiting...