Having become a beloved and integral part of the culinary landscape in the UK, the influence of Italian food can be tracked back to the mid-20th century, when there was a large influx of post-war immigrants who came to the country, bringing with them a host of traditional dishes and passion for food.
Over the years, pizzerias, cafes, and restaurants have sprung up across the country, with the cuisine quickly becoming one of if not the most popular type of food in the country, with dishes such as pizza, pasta, risotto, and countless other antipasti growing in popularity.
With our love for Italian food extended to home cooking and takeaways, it is nevertheless undeniable that Brits still love a good old fashioned Italian restaurant, with the food, vibes, and simple ingredients making our beloved local Italian joints keystone places for special evening meals out.
With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of 25 of Lancashire’s top Italian restaurants to try in 2025...
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5. San Marco
Liverpool Old Rd, Much Hoole, Preston PR4 4RJ | 4.5 out of 5 (915 Google reviews) | Google
6. Siena
52 Lower Deardengate, Haslingden BB4 5SN | 4.7 out of 5 (353 Google reviews) | Google
7. The Palazzo
10 Grimshaw St, Burnley BB11 2AS | 4.4 out of 5 (1144 Google reviews) | Google
8. The Red Cat
114 Blackburn Rd, Whittle-le-Woods, Heapey, Chorley PR6 8LL | 4.5 out of 5 (749 Google reviews) | Google