A Hornchurch Italian restaurant celebrates 31 years, offering homemade dishes in a cozy, historic setting where customers feel at home.
Enzo says they focus on homemade dishes. This sets them apart from other places nearby. He bought the restaurant back in 1993. He was only 20 then and never regretted it.
Gina helps Enzo now, and their daughter, Tia, also works there. They even named their son Umberto. It was after the restaurant and Enzo’s dad.
Some staff have worked there for 15+ years. Regular customers keep coming back after 30 years. Enzo values his staff and customer relationships.
The family is very well-known in the area. Seeing customers everywhere feels normal. Even on vacations, they run into people!
Umberto’s is in a 15th-century building. Younger people now discover it on TripAdvisor. They have a good rating there with 4.5 stars.
Enzo mentioned some favorite dishes like carbonara and pancetta. Fish specials use fresh market finds. They change specials so customers find something new.
The old building has low ceilings and the chimney makes it feel cozy like home. People even request specific tables. They love feeling comfortable there.