Certified by ASK Italian - Lakeside • Jun 21, 2026
Italian RestaurantPizza RestaurantPasta ShopVegan RestaurantGluten-Free RestaurantRestaurantASK Italian
Get that holiday feeling without the passport at your local ASK Italian in Grays.
And the table just got fuller. We've just launched our brand-new Spring menu. Featuring brand new dishes, drinks and cocktails. We've got all the Italian classics
We've just launched our brand new Spring menu and the table just got fuller, featuring brand new dishes and drinks. Featuring all the Italian classics, of course.
Whatever your flavour, whoever you’re with, build your table around it. That’s the beauty of the Italian way. Customisable. Indulgent. A little messy, maybe. Delicious, always.
We recommend booking a table at your local ASK Italian restaurant, however we do always keep room for walk ins!
Details
Dine-inAvailable
DeliveryAvailable
TakeoutAvailable
Accepts reservationsAvailable
Requires reservationsNot available
DebitAvailable
Cash onlyNot available
Curbside pickupNot available
Drive-throughNot available
BreakfastNot available
LunchAvailable
DinnerAvailable
Welcomes familiesAvailable
Kid friendlyAvailable
Wheelchair accessible entranceAvailable
Location
Certified by ASK Italian - Lakeside • Jun 21, 2026
Certified by ASK Italian - Lakeside • Jun 21, 2026
Monday11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
6 menus · 132 items
Explore offerings from ASK Italian - Lakeside on Unit 4 in Grays, with popular breads & nibbles, starters, prima pizza, and calzone available at this location.
Salami, pepperoni, smoked prosciutto, roasted peppers, balsamic red onions and mozzarella on a tomato base.
Fiery Calabria
Fiery ‘Nduja sausage and melted goat’s cheese on a tomato and mozzarella base, finished with a drizzle of honey.
Burrata & Slow Roasted Tomato
Creamy and silky burrata with sweet slow-roasted tomatoes and black olive tapenade on a tomato and mozzarella base with fresh basil.
Pesto Giardino
Roasted artichokes, red peppers, mushrooms, slow-roasted tomatoes, balsamic onions
& black olives on a tomato & MozzaRisella base, topped with basil pesto.
The ultimate carbonara. Frilly tagliatelle in a velvety mascarpone and cheese sauce with pancetta. Topped with sweet slow-roasted tomatoes, fresh creamy burrata and crispy Italian smoked prosciutto.
A new recipe of Italian fresh egg pasta sheets, layered with rich beef and red wine ragu and topped with a creamy bechamel sauce and aged hard cheese. Served with beef meatballs, coppa ham, extra ragu and cheese.
A rich seafood pasta with prawns, mussels, clams & crayfish, tossed in a garlic & tomato sauce, finished with parsley & lemon.
Non Gluten Fusilli Pasta
All of our classic pasta dishes (except ravioli, al forno and any dishes from our pasta fresca range) can be made with our non-gluten containing fusilli.
Vegan Spaghetti Al Pomodoro
Plum tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil in a rich tomato sauce.
Breaded chicken breast seasoned and toasted, with a fresh rocket & aged hard cheese salad & a side of smoky pepper pesto. Served with your choice of chips or roasted potatoes.
Oven baked sea bass, served with garlic greeb beans & roast potatoes. Finished with a warm caper butter sauce & charred lemon.
Tuscan Chicken Orzotto
Seasoned pan-fried chicken breast served over creamy orzotto with sundried tomatoes & spinach.
Caesar Classica
Fresh baby gem lettuce topped with chicken breast pieces & smoky pancetta, tossed in our signature Caesar dressing, flavoured with anchovies & Italian cheese. Finished with riserva cheese croutons.
Insalata All'italiana
£15.50
Sweet mustard spinach leaves, topped with a medley of roasted sweet potato, green beans, balsamic onions, mushrooms & tomatoes. Finished with goat's cheese, pine kernels & a balsamic glaze.
Salads
Caesar Classica
Fresh baby gem lettuce topped with chicken breast pieces & smoky pancetta, tossed in our signature Caesar dressing, flavoured with anchovies and Italian cheese. Finished with riserva cheese croutons.
Insalata All'italiana
£15.50
Sweet mustard spinach leaves, topped with a medley of roasted sweet potato, green beans, balsamic onions, mushrooms & tomatoes. Finished with goat's cheese, pine kernels & a balsamic glaze.
Choose three scoops of any flavour: vanilla (v), chocolate (v), cherry clotted cream (v), salted caramel (v), raspberry sorbet (ve), mango sorbet (ve).
The Lemon
Escape to the Amalfi coast with a sweet lemon flavoured white chocolate shell, filled with vanilla flavoured cheesecake cream, nested on top of crumbled Lotus biscuits and cheesecake cream.
Chocolate Falls
Dive into a chocolate lover’s dream. Hot toffee sauce poured into a chocolate dome, which melts onto gooey chocolate brownie pieces, vanilla gelato & toffee popcorn.
Toffee Bombolini Sundae
Bomboloni, meaning little Italian doughnuts, filled with Biscoff spread, served with three scoops of vanilla gelato, chewy fudge pieces and toffee popcorn, all drizzled with a buttery toffee sauce.
Caramello Chocolate Torta
Rich layers of caramel & chocolate ganache on a crumbly tart base. Served with salted caramel gelato.
Sticky Coffee Pudding
£8.50
Toffee sponge with a coffee infused sticky toffee sauce, served with salted caramel gelato.
Sides
Fancy a little something extra? Perfect for sharing
A hearty ragu of green lentils and mixed vegetables in a sundried tomato sauce.
Specialty Mains & Salads
Verdure Bowl
A seasonal salad bowl with a base of pearl barley, peas, green beans and rocket, tossed in a sweet mustard dressing. Topped with a warm medley of courgettes, roasted red peppers and broccoli.
Melt-in-the-mouth dark chocolate ganache with blood orange swirls on a crunchy seeded base, served with a scoop of raspberry sorbet. Vegan and delicious.
Sweet and crisp shortcrust pastry with a pistachio frangipane and zingy raspberry filling, with a berry coulis. Served with a gelato or sorbet scoop of your choice.
Elderflower cordial, apple juice and soda water, garnished with rosemary.
Passion Fruit Fizz
A tropical delight of passionfruit, craft still lemonade and soda water.
Spritz
Refreshing, sparkling cocktails to enjoy.
Limoncello Spritz
A zesty, refreshing spritz with limoncello, Prosecco, soda & fresh basil.
Aperol Spritz
A classic Italian aperitivo - Aperol, Prosecco & soda water.
Sarti Spritz
A refreshingly fruity spritz with hints of mango, passion fruit & blood orange. Made with Sarti Rosa, Prosecco & soda water.
Campari Rose Spritz
Campari, elderflower & rose Prosecco with soda. Garnished with rosemary & dried orange.
ASK Italian Summer Specials
6 items
Elderflower Basil Smash
A crisp and refreshing blend of smashed basil leaves, local gin, elderflower & craft lemonade.
Tropical Rose Aperol Spritz
A fruity twist on the classic aperitivo. Passionfruit purée, Aperol, rosé Prosecco & soda water.
Garnished with mint & lime.
Burrata & Coppa Ham Prima Pizza
A white garlic and mozzarella base topped with pulled creamy burrata, crispy coppa ham, sweet
caramelised onions and sprinkled with rocket. Prefer a tomato base? Just ask.
Lobster & Crab Ravioli
Decadent ravioli pieces filled with white fish, crab, lobster and ricotta in a creamy garlic sauce
with prawns, spinach and courgettes.
Butterfly King Prawn Insalata
Juicy garlic & lemon butterfly king prawn skewers on a bed of baby gem lettuce, spinach, rocket,
green beans & broccoli, tossed in a sweet honey mustard dressing. Topped with baby plum
tomatoes and roasted red peppers.
Tropical Sorbet Sundae
A sundae of sweet mango and berry sorbets, fresh strawberries and white chocolate curls,
drizzled with a berry coulis and served with a crunchy wafer straw.
Kids Menu
2 items
Vegetable Sticks with Bread Soldiers & Dip
Carrots, cucumber and delicious bread sticks with a tasty tomato dip.
Happy Face Pizza
Our pizza face is made with olive eyes and a roasted red pepper smile. Make it vegan with MozzaRisella instead.
A tomato & mozzarella base, baked and topped with creamy stracciatella, Cobble Lane cured beef Bresaola, slow roast tomatoes, rocket and a balsamic glaze.
Warm sultana panettone sponge, soaked in orange syrup and topped with a scoop of vanilla gelato.
Mince Pie Calzone
A warm and sweet calzone filled with spiced mincemeat, baked until golden and served with a scoop of vanilla gelato & toffee sauce.
Reviews
4.2
730 reviews
5 stars
464
4 stars
110
3 stars
52
2 stars
34
1 star
70
LG
Liam James Gray
5 days ago
5.0
The food was fabulous and the waiter Darius was very funny and charming. The chef Preaise is to be complimented on his exceptional skills.
Thanks for a lovely evening!
BM
Brenda Mwangi
Jun 21, 2026
5.0
The vegan pesto & cheese dough bites were delicious. The menu is very inclusive for those who are vegan or lactose intolerant 👌🏾
Our waiter Jake was lovely - very polite & accommodating to all our dietary requirements.
Thank you!
CB
Crystal Barter
Jun 21, 2026
1.0
Booked a table for 11:30am Father’s Day; turned up, not open; got an email saying I’d cancelled my booking - I hadn’t at all.
The staff saw us waiting outside; I thought I’d give them the benefit of the doubt and wait, waited till 11:45am and called them; didn’t even answer the phone or let us in, or even come out to tell us they’ll be a bit longer - ended up leaving. Such a shame as we usually love eating here but this has completely put us off.
HH
Holly
Jun 21, 2026
5.0
Darius was our server and was very attentive, made sure we had everything we needed and was a very cheerful chap :) Would definitely visit again!
BB
BigFootBlondie
Jun 18, 2026
5.0
Tyler was an amazing host, unfortunately i found the managers demeanor to be less than pleasnt. The 5 stars are for Tyler, the team at lakeside are luck to have him.
Frequently Asked Questions About ASK Italian - Lakeside
Does ASK Italian in Grays accept reservations?
Yes, ASK Italian accepts reservations but also welcomes walk-in customers.
What are the opening hours of ASK Italian at Lakeside?
ASK Italian is open from 11:30 to 22:00 Monday to Friday, 11:30 to 23:00 on Saturdays, and 11:30 to 21:00 on Sundays.
Is ASK Italian at Lakeside suitable for family dining?
Yes, ASK Italian welcomes families and provides a family-friendly atmosphere with seating both indoors and outdoors.
What types of cuisine does ASK Italian offer?
ASK Italian offers Italian cuisine including stone-baked pizzas, fresh pasta, desserts, and cocktails.
Does ASK Italian offer takeaway and delivery services?
Yes, ASK Italian provides in-store pickup, delivery, and no-contact delivery options.
What payment options are accepted at ASK Italian, Lakeside?
ASK Italian accepts American Express, MasterCard, Visa, and cash payments.
Where is ASK Italian located in Grays?
ASK Italian is located at Unit 4, The Board Walk Lakeside Shopping Centre, West Thorrock, Grays, Kent, RM20 2ZN, UK.
How can I make a reservation at ASK Italian Lakeside?
You can make a reservation online at https://www.askitalian.co.uk/italian/restaurants/lakeside/?book=true&select-restaurant=4274 or call +44 1708 935565.
What nearby restaurants can I visit before or after dining at ASK Italian?
Nearby restaurants include Strada (Italian and coffee), Nando's (Portuguese and African), and wagamama Lakeside (Japanese and Asian cuisine), perfect for exploring a variety of dining options.
What nearby entertainment is available around ASK Italian at Lakeside?
Partyman World of Play amusement park is nearby, providing fun activities for families to enjoy before or after dining.
Are there any nearby shopping options near ASK Italian at Lakeside?
Yes, the Lakeside Shopping Centre itself offers many shops like The Boardwalk plaza, Carphone Warehouse, and Hotel Chocolat for a full shopping experience.
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