Presto Italian Street Food - (Near Berkshire, South East)

2 /5 Marco: As an Italian, I love supporting independent Italian businesses, so I was really looking forward to visiting Presto for the first time yesterday around lunchtime. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a good experience. When we walked in, it was quite chaotic — no one greeted us or explained how things worked, although I can appreciate everyone was busy. I went up to the till to ask and was told to sit anywhere and then come back to order. We weren’t given any menus, so we ended up asking a nearby table if we could borrow theirs. There’s a large menu board behind the till, but before ordering it’s awkward to see as the space is quite tight. I then grabbed drinks from the fridge before ordering at the till, but no glasses were provided (or at least the option, I shouldn’t have to ask). When the pizzas arrived, I was really disappointed. As someone who’s had pizza all over Italy and the UK, I can confidently say this one missed the mark. My pizza lacked salt, was very soggy in the middle, almost watery, and felt undercooked. I understand the Neapolitan style, but this just didn’t taste nor felt right. Sadly, I won’t be returning for pizza, but maybe for the pastries or a coffee.

4 /5 Sandra Cindy G: We visited this Italian restaurant for the first time on a Saturday after 4pm. There were only a few tables taken, but the staff seemed quite busy managing both the till (for cakes, drinks, etc.) and table service. It took around 15 minutes before our order was taken and then about half an hour for the food to arrive, which felt a little long, though the staff themselves were friendly throughout. The ingredients are definitely high quality, and you can tell care goes into the food. I ordered a pizza, but for me personally, it wasn’t quite the style I enjoy. Mine came with no cheese, but lots of spinach and ham, and while fresh, it felt more like eating a salad on bread than the type of pizza I prefer. The garlic pizza bread was tasty (though my partner found it a bit too smoky) and the garlic mayo that came with it was honestly the highlight of the meal, really delicious and worth trying. For dessert, we had a cheesecake and a cinnamon pastry. The cheesecake was a little too sweet for me, but overall still enjoyable, and the pastry was okay, though nothing standout. To give some context: I’ve recently come back from Italy, where we had incredible pizza in Rome. Ever since, we’ve been trying to find authentic Italian-style pizzas here in the UK, but haven’t quite been successful even at Italian restaurants. The pizzas we had in Italy felt like clouds: very crispy, light, and airy. That’s the style we’ve been looking for, but it’s not what we found here. Overall, this is a friendly place with good quality ingredients, but the style just isn’t quite what I personally look for in a pizza. If you enjoy a more topping-heavy, fresh style, you’ll probably love it.

1 /5 Bruno Ventura: Unfortunately i have to hive one star, the pizzas alwsys been great and i been ordering them for years now, but lately the amount has decrease substantially. Look at the “burrata” amout after you cut 8 slices? Might as well not be there. Will have to consider if its still worth ordering from you next time i fancy a pizza, sad times

5 /5 Szymon A: This was an amazing experience from the Staff to the food! The atmosphere was friendly and we came at a time where they just finished being busy from the afternoon. The food was so goood that you want to try the other pizza whilst eating your current one! The veggie salads from the display were so tasty and light despite the generous portion. Had the basque cheesecake for dessert which was the cherry on top! No gimmicks just great food to enjoy on any night of the week. Would highly recommend

5 /5 ImmerTwin: We stopped at Presto Italian in Maidenhead while working nearby on some 360° virtual tour scans for clients, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our day. We’d just planned to grab a quick coffee and pastry, but the smell of freshly baked pizza and the friendly welcome from the team convinced us to stay longer. The coffee was perfect — smooth and rich — and the pastries were fresh, buttery, and beautifully presented. We came back later for lunch and were so glad we did. The sourdough pizzas were exceptional: light, crispy crusts with just the right char, full of flavour and clearly made with top-quality ingredients. The pasta dishes were equally impressive — generous portions, rich sauces, and beautifully seasoned. The staff were attentive, upbeat, and genuinely proud of what they do. You can tell this is a place that cares about its food and its customers. The atmosphere feels relaxed and authentic, with a lovely Italian buzz that makes you want to linger. Whether you’re in Maidenhead for business, passing through, or just looking for a great spot to eat, Presto is a fantastic choice. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in the area — and we’ll be recommending it to our clients too!