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Restaurants
Southend-on-Sea
Town Centre
Route 5
Route 5 Reviews

Route 5

Italian, Mediterranean, European

Dishes priced around£8

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Reviews of Route 5 (104)

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5.9/6

104 reviews

5.9/6

104 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Mary P.6 years ago · 1 review

Fabulous little restaurant with honestly the best Italian food I've tasted in the UK. Friendly, welcoming owner, the food was freshly prepared and beautifully served, would strongly recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gina H.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Fantastic home cooked food, lovely family owners and they never rush you. This has become a firm favourite with us and our friends who enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and good food. Recommended

"Excellent"
6/6
Lynn W.6 years ago · 1 review

Fabulous home cooked Italian food. This is a little gem of a place tucked just off southchurch road. So worth while making the visit for the food and the friendly staff

"Excellent"
6/6
Peter B.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Lovely restaurant, very welcoming, great food and the couple that own it make you feel very comfortable that you could stay there all night. I recommend the restaurant highly.

"Not good "
2/6
Alonso L.6 years ago · 1 review

No fish on menu! Delivery tomorrow - sorry? Only people in restaurant which reflects popularity. Good house wine. Room for improvement. Would not recommend; perhaps I chose the wrong dishes.....hey ho

"Very good"
5/6
Martin A.6 years ago · 1 review

Really pretty good, never knew it existed and I’m sure some may be put off by where it is situated but don’t be, the food is good and so is the vibe. Downside: parking may be difficult but we were lucky, right outside

"Excellent"
6/6
Jennie B.6 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic!!! Definitely going back 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 We were looked after very well and the food was a delight ... as were the cocktails! Can’t recommend it enough.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tomas K.6 years ago · 1 review

Delicious food with good prices and very good cocktail's only tables was too small . Definitely come back again one day a n d .

"Excellent"
6/6
Christine D.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Brilliant intimate restaurant serving delicious food and cocktails. It's a hidden gem we found last time we visited Southend. We will be coming back next time we are here.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jean B.6 years ago · 1 review

The food was excellent beautifully presented and hot . The food was very nice tasty and full of flavour well done we will go again soon thank you Jean and Reg Butcher

"Excellent"
6/6
Linda C.7 years ago · 1 review

I had a lovely lunch with a friend at route 5, the food was really great the atmosphere was so relaxed, they couldn't do enough for us .. and the cocktail that was recommended was amazing .

"Excellent"
6/6
Andy I.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent quality and value as always . Can't recommend the restaurant highly enough . Very friendly service , such a pleasure to return. Fantastic its local.

"Excellent"
6/6
Katy G.7 years ago · 1 review

Fourth time at route 5 and as good as always. Home cooked Italian food was amazing with gorgeous wine too. The owner is so welcoming and fantastic with our son too, made a real fuss of him

"Excellent"
6/6
Angela E.7 years ago · 1 review

My friend and I visited on a Thursday evening and were surprised to find that we were the only ones there. However by the time we left there were a few more customers. Despite the lack of people, the atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. The food, drinks and service were all excellent and everything was cooked freshly to order. Both the food menu and the cocktail selection are extensive and reasonably priced. We will certainly be returning.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jan S.7 years ago · 1 review

We had the Mystery meal which we thought was a fun thing to do. The food was excellent, the people who own the restaurant were lovely, attentive without being obtrusive. We chose the house wine and it was very good. We rounded dinner of with the Tirumasu and a latte coffee, which we enjoyed. Great little place, excellent value for money and we will be returning .

"Excellent"
6/6
Peter B.7 years ago · 2 reviews

What a lovely restaurant, Stefano and Federica are very helpful and always came to you with a smile. Food was amazing, very fresh and so tasty. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. It's very good on price, and has a very homely feel to it. .

"Excellent"
6/6
Ellie H.7 years ago · 1 review

Delicious meal and great service by the lovely owners! Recommend to anyone that appreciates real homemade italian food. Also recommend the Tiramisu one of the best I've had!

"Excellent"
6/6
Mike G.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food, service and value. Small and friendly. What more could you ask for? The rice ball starters are a must as is the aubergine in tomato. We will definitely go back again.

"Excellent"
6/6
vicki m.7 years ago · 1 review

We spent a very pleasant evening at Route 5, couldn't fault anything, a really good and varied menu, we were spoilt for choice, the food was cooked to perfection, the cocktails went down well too! I rarely have three courses, but made an exception as it was all too good to miss out on. Would definitely go again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Chipo N.7 years ago · 1 review

A very warm welcom, Excellent service, amazing food and delicious cocktails!! What more could you ask for? A hidden gem in the heart of Southend. Will definitely return

"Excellent"
6/6
lynda t.7 years ago · 1 review

Really lovely evening with authentic Italian food a great atmosphere and exceptional customer service. This is our second visit and now our favourite little Italian restaurant.

"Excellent"
6/6
Pauline E.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food, and reasonably priced, as are the drinks. The young couple who run this place offer great food and great hospitality. I have nothing negative to say

"Excellent"
6/6
Ian W.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Route 5 is an excellent restaurant that serves authentic Italian food with the emphasis on dishes from Sicily and the Abruzzo region. The owners have a genuine passion for what they are doing and this shows in the quality and flavour of the food, the friendly service and relaxed atmosphere. All of their dishes are good and they cook their pasta to perfection - al dente, perfect. Their prices are really good value too. Route 5 offers a good selection of regional wines (Sicilian and from the Abruzzo region) and also serves cocktails as a bonus! Route 5 is an important addition to Southend-on-Sea's culinary scene. Buon appetito!

"Excellent"
6/6
Gina H.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Tasty home cooked food using great quality produce , you may have to wait a bit for the food as all freshly cooked to order- which I like - family run restaurant a lovely relaxed atmosphere- highly recommended, we have been several times and taken friends there, everyone has come away praising it and saying would definitely go back .