Little Italy
38 Kensington Pl, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3PA
Rating: 4.5 ★ (310 ratings)
Details
Little Italy is a charming and authentic Italian restaurant, located at 36 - 38 Kensington Place, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3PA. The restaurant exudes a traditional Italian charm, featuring red tablecloths, stone archways, and a wooden-paneled bar. Designed to feel like a true Italian home, it offers a traditional, relaxed, and lively atmosphere where guests are met with a warm welcome, rich aromas, and the buzz of happy tables.
Little Italy is renowned for serving comforting Italian classics, with a proudly family-owned heritage that emphasizes good food and great company. Their menu excels in pizzas, pastas, fresh fish, and meat dishes. Dining highlights include attentive service from owners who are happy to guide you through the menu, and for those with a sweet tooth, a tempting profiterole mountain for dessert.
This restaurant is a beloved spot for both locals and tourists, often filling up quickly, so booking a table is highly recommended. It's an ideal choice for various occasions, from a quick pre-show meal to a long, laughter-filled dinner. With its homely and casual dining style, featuring traditional Italian food prepared and served by Italians, Little Italy caters perfectly to families, couples, and anyone seeking an authentic and welcoming Italian experience.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 6:00 – 9:45 PM | Wednesday: 6:00 – 9:45 PM | Thursday: 6:00 – 9:45 PM | Friday: 6:00 – 9:45 PM | Saturday: 6:00 – 9:45 PM | Sunday: 6:00 – 9:45 PM
Contact
+44 1534 720631
Comments
When we arrived and sat down, one of us lightly touched one of the table decorations. Immediately, a waitress — who later said she was the owner’s girlfriend — started removing the decorations aggressively and told us we were not supposed to touch them. We apologized right away, but she refused to accept it and kept acting rude and confrontational.
Things escalated even more when she went to the door, opened it, and said, “If you’re not happy, you can leave,” in front of a full restaurant. It was embarrassing and completely out of line.
We asked to speak with the owner, hoping to calm things down, but it only got worse. He came to the table shouting, waving his arms in the air — so aggressively that it felt like he might hit someone. At that point, we decided to leave.
Both the waitress’s and the owner’s behavior were completely unprofessional and unacceptable. Clearly, there’s no real management to take responsibility when the problem starts at the top.
Lucky to get the Chefs table which gave great access to see my meal bro g prepared by an artisan. Quality ingredients (Waitrose Ricotta cheese). Loved the side portion of tomatoes for dipping, and pot of chilli oil to pep up.
But this restaurant is so much more… bruschetta with wild mushrooms and poached egg for starter … this is THE Italian to visit