2026-04-29T20:25:21.255Z

If you’re looking for somewhere to eat in Chelmsford, this is it! Best restaurant around, without a doubt. Food is always amazing, staff are beyond lovely, location is ideal, everything you’d want. A proper hidden gem, I can’t recommend L’unico enough 🍝🍷

2026-04-04T17:58:14.485Z

This was a lunch visit on 29 November, and followed another (long) lunch in March this year, previously reported on Trust Pilot. It was a pleasant surprise to be recognised on entering L'unico - "The only one" - Eduardo even remembered where we sat the last time!The menus arrived. What to choose? It's all so good. We decided on the same starter, Gameroni Romano, which is Butterfly King Prawn, With lemon, garlic, Chilli and cherry tomatoes, served with Sourdough bread. This dish was sublime and the sauce a subtle blend of flavours, easy on the palette.We went our separate ways for our main courses. Jane opted for Pollo Firenze, free range chicken cooked in a white wine and tomato sauce, with mushrooms and prawns, served with Tuscan potatoes. My choice was Pollo Dell L’unico, free range chicken Supreme served With asparagus and bacon In a white wine and garlic sauce with a touch of cream & Tuscan potatoes. Whilst each dish came with some vegetables, we opted for a side dish between us of beans broccoli and carrot. Again, the flavours were a subtle blend, the chicken cooked to perfection, and the accompanying actors on each plate playing their parts perfectly.One really great feature of this restaurant is that time is on your side. We normally hum and har over the offer of the dessert menu, generally not expecting to find space, and conscious of hustle and bustle elsewhere. But the combination of the relaxed atmosphere in L'unico, and letting our mains settle, meant that when the menu arrived, and we sat and thought, Eduardo's suggestion of House profiteroles was irresistible.A very acceptable Pinot Grigio Blush accompanied our meal. Another long lunch, surely to be repeated in the New Year. Eat food cooked with passion and enjoy.Another superb lunch today, 4th April 2026, at L’urnico. I felt compelled to comment on another excellent meal. We avoided food envy by having the same starter and main.Antipasti was Gamberoni Romano, King Prawn, With Lemon, Garlic, Chilli & Cherry Tomatoes served with bread. The chilli was just hot enough to let you know it was there, but not so hot that copious gulps of water were required. The sauce was delicious.Our main course was Vitello Porcini - Veal Escalope with Wild Mushrooms in A Brandy Cream Sauce, Served with Lyonnaise Potatoes. We had a side dish of boiled vegetables. Once again it was the sauce that made the dish. A sublime taste.Now, there are profiteroles and there are Eduardo’s profiteroles. We shared a dish of four delicious globes – four would be too much for us each, and finished off with coffees.Our wine was the Pinot Grigio blushThis is a gem of a restaurant. Our third visit will be followed up in the months to come. Once again, thank you, Eduardo. Great service, great food.

2026-03-26T20:16:15.504Z

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️L’unico Ristorante is an exceptional Italian dining experience! From the moment you arrive, the elegant and welcoming atmosphere makes you feel right at home. The menu is full of authentic, flavorful dishes—from perfectly cooked pasta to fresh seafood and classic Italian specialties—each made with high-quality ingredients and beautifully presented. The staff are attentive, friendly, and ensure every visit is memorable. Whether it’s a romantic dinner, a family meal, or a night out with friends, L’unico consistently delivers excellence. Truly deserving of 5 stars!

2026-03-21T22:20:07.699Z

The best Italian food in Chelmsford! Wonderful food… brilliant atmosphere

2026-03-19T19:42:33.790Z

I have been here now three times now . Including a lunch time treat. And each time it’s been a great experience. Had just one prawn starter which was four large prawns which was fantastic. Little chilli and garlic was delicious but next time for me I will up the chilli that’s a personal preference. We both had the veal with wild mushrooms and this was the star dish. Even the owner came out to see if we were happy. This really shows that he cares about his customers. Must visit.

2026-03-03T17:33:25.169Z

Went to L’unico last week and had an amazing time. The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, full of flavour and beautifully presented. You can really taste the quality in every dish.The service was just as good — friendly, welcoming and attentive without being over the top. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, perfect for a nice dinner out.Will definitely be coming back again soon. Highly recommend if you’re in Chelmsford and fancy proper Italian food!

2026-02-21T22:36:38.232Z

Have I found the best Italian restaurant in Chelmsford with a great atmosphere. L'unico's is a great place to visit for lunch and a great evening experience. My wife had a great lunch time meal last week and phoned me saying I've just booked for Saturday evening, I will give a true experience of my evening good and what I feel can make it even better, first this is run by Charlie who I believe who's mum was from Tuscany and who has a passion for true Italian cuisine along with Italian hospitality. I chose a bread that's not on the menu (Why Not) Focaccia which is a must order "And say Terry recommended it 😂. It was the best I've had here or abroad. Had the prawns in a light chilli the prawns were not over cooked and a great size, I had the veal in a brandy sauce which was thin and tender and tasty and my wife had halibut which was great. I did say I would mention the not positive points . Vegetables missing on the mains but that was put right within minutes and I booked a table for two but the waitress staff did not remove the the extra two sets of cutlery . But who cares when you have just found a little gem of a restaurant.

2026-02-19T21:57:29.514Z

Had a great evening meal this evening for a family birthday. The food was great, very tasty and good size portions. Staff were really helpful.